How to Buy a Straight Razor for a Close Shave

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Tip 1 - Learn to Use a Straight Razor for the Closest Shaves You'll Ever Get

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by shirakawaakira | permalink

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

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Tip 2 - How to Shave With a Straight Razor

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Andrew Dawson | permalink

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]

Tip 3 - How to get that perfect shave

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by jose lucas | permalink

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.

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Tip 4 - Close shave: Why traditional straight-razor shaving is making a comeback

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Ashwini Channan | permalink

Like all men, Chris Fewell has to shave. And for years, he thought he hated it. It gave him a rash.

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Tip 5 - Bevel

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by jellp | permalink

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....

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Tip 6 - A close shave: my cut-throat razor disaster

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Victoria Beecher | permalink

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]