For hundreds of years, a trained barber used an extremely sharp blade known as a straight razor to accomplish a close shave. When the first self-contained “safety razors” became widely available, many ...

That said, it's still imperative to audit the tool you’re using to shave, and to find the best one for your needs. Read on for a roster of the best razors for men, from my own comprehensive experience ...

Gentlemen, San Francisco has a couple of things to say about a deftly-executed traditional straight razor shave complete with the hot towel treatment. First, the only thing that really looks good in a ...

Boston may be home to Gillette's world shaving headquarters, but it's hard to beat a straight razor wielded by the skilled hand of barber Rich [...] read more» ...

171 E. 65th St., in the Chatham Hotel, 212-988-7816 Even for enthusiasts, a hot shave is a treat, so indulgence is paramount: super-smelling oils, menthol-scented hot towels, and uncannily smooth ...