How to Buy a Straight Razor for a Close Shave

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Learn to Use a Straight Razor for the Closest Shaves You'll Ever Get More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by shirakawaakira | permalink
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We've shown you how to use a safety razor and save on overpriced blades, but if the ultimate in close shaves is what you're after, you can't beat a straight razor. This video from the Art of Manliness shows you how to do it, and what you'll need. Learn to Use a Safety Razor and Never Buy Overpriced Blades Again Learn to Use a Safety Razor and Never Buy Overpriced Blades Again Learn to Use a Safety Razor and Never Buy Overpric If you're still using expensive cartridge razors and getting ripped off with each purchase, or … Read more Read more
Tags: shaving, hygiene, household, razors, razor blades, grooming, saving money, money, videos, Lifehacker

For further reading: http://lifehacker.com/learn-to-use-a-straight-razor-for-the-closest-shaves-yo-1516221828 ^[1]

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How to Shave With a Straight Razor More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Andrew Dawson | permalink
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Of all the shaving implements ever used, none were as finely crafted as the straight razor. Around the turn of...

For further reading: http://www.themanual.com/grooming/how-to-shave-with-a-straight-razor/ ^[2]

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How to get that perfect shave More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by jose lucas | permalink
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Ever since prehistoric man first scraped a seashell across his cheek so prehistoric woman would let him dance cheek-to-cheek, shaving has been a part of the male experience. But even with today’s high-tech razors, lots of men still get nicks, cuts, and razor burn.

For further reading: http://www.today.com/style/how-get-perfect-shave-2D80554959 ^[3]

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Close shave: Why traditional straight-razor shaving is making a comeback More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Ashwini Channan | permalink
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Like all men, Chris Fewell has to shave. And for years, he thought he hated it. It gave him a rash.

For further reading: http://www.calgaryherald.com/life/fashion-beauty/Close%2Bshave%2Btraditional%2Bstraight%2Brazor%2Bshaving%2Bmaking%2Bcomeback/9054528/story.html ^[4]

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Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by jellp | permalink
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All men want to get the closest shave possible, but they also want to avoid razor bumps, which are a common skin problem caused by shaving. Fortunately, it is possible to get a close shave without razor bumps by following the tips outlined below....

For further reading: https://getbevel.com/get-advice/other/how-to-get-the-closest-shave-without-razor-bumps ^[5]

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A close shave: my cut-throat razor disaster More
Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago by Victoria Beecher | permalink
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Phil Robinson's adventures in cut-throat wet shaves have disturbed his children and induced a bout of home surgery. Is shaving the manly way really worth the hassle?
Tags: shave, cut-throat, razor, straight, edge, how to, Fashion and style,Men

For further reading: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/men/fashion-and-style/11477964/A-close-shave-my-cut-throat-razor-disaster.html ^[6]

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1. http://lifehacker.com/learn-to-use-a-straight-razor-for-the-closest-shaves-yo-1516221828

2. http://www.themanual.com/grooming/how-to-shave-with-a-straight-razor/

3. http://www.today.com/style/how-get-perfect-shave-2D80554959

4. http://www.calgaryherald.com/life/fashion-beauty/Close%2Bshave%2Btraditional%2Bstraight%2Brazor%2Bshaving%2Bmaking%2Bcomeback/9054528/story.html

5. https://getbevel.com/get-advice/other/how-to-get-the-closest-shave-without-razor-bumps

6. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/men/fashion-and-style/11477964/A-close-shave-my-cut-throat-razor-disaster.html