Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It is not surprising that the expression “a close shave” is used to describe a dangerous, often near-death experience. Trusting ...

Razors are personal. It comes down to your routine, hair type, and the shave you’re after. I've been a grooming editor for over a decade. I’ve tested just about every razor out there, and while I’ve ...

The straight razor is intimidating. Powerful. If shaving were a sport, the straight razor would be the chosen blade of the big leagues. It’s also a luxurious experience. A labored process. There is ...

Is shaving a necessary evil? It depends on who you ask, but for many guys who prefer a clean shave, it is. But just because it’s a core part of many guys’ grooming routines, it doesn’t make it any ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Celia Shatzman writes about fashion, beauty and grooming. What makes a straight blade different? The straight blade is unique ...

Straight razor shaving isn’t a popular at-home shaving method because it’s so difficult to master. It does give you complete control of a razor, though (safety razors offer only partial control of a ...

The best single-blade razors are a bit of a conundrum: When many of us learned to shave, there was comfort in knowing that if one blade missed a hair, the next three (or six) would mow it down for the ...

Face it: you need a change in the shaving department. We’re here to tell you that a straight shave is a good shave, especially if you’re willing to take a little extra time every morning and you ...

Men started using metal blades to shave their faces around 3,000 BC when copper became the medium of choice for all things utilitarian. Since then, shaving has advanced to electric razors that clean ...

The best men’s razor leaves behind smooth skin and no irritation. It’s something almost every man needs, even if you’re not going for a freshly shaven look every day. We’ll be the first to admit we’ve ...