Wet shaving technique guides: angle, pressure, prep, passes, and everything that separates a good shave from a great one.
Affiliate disclosure: Some links in this article are Amazon affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I’d use myself. I’ve been shaving with a safety razor for twenty years. In that time, I’ve watched more beginners wreck their faces by…
After 30 years as a barber, Victor Harlow gives his unvarnished take on straight razor vs safety razor – costs, learning curves, shave quality, and which one beginners should pick up first.
Switching to a safety razor for leg shaving? This step-by-step technique guide covers angle, pressure, prep, and zone-by-zone instructions so your first shave goes smoothly.
After 20 years behind the razor, I’ve run the numbers on safety razor vs cartridge razor costs. The math is shocking — see the full Year 1 to Year 5 breakdown, honest learning curve advice, and which is best for your needs.
Learn how to use a safety razor the right way. Expert barber Thomas Hargrove shares 30 years of technique — angle, pressure, passes, and avoiding cuts.
Retired barber Thomas Hargrove shares the exact technique he used for 50,000+ shaves to load a safety razor blade safely. Master this in minutes.
You can have the best safety razor on the market, the finest shaving soap, and a brush that cost more than your first car — and you’ll still get a mediocre shave if your lather is wrong. After…
I still remember the first time I picked up a safety razor. I’d been spending nearly $30 a month on cartridge refills, getting mediocre shaves, and dealing with constant razor burn along my…