I remember standing there in front of the mirror, him using some Gillette, showing me the way he would stick his tongue in front of his top teeth so he could cleanly shave his upper lip. That one quirk aside (and I still don’t know why he did that), I learned everything I could about shaving from him at a young age. I remember the first time I tried to shave on my own and my face was still a bloody mess.
If, as an adult, you still find the process of shaving your face irritating or unpleasant, there’s a chance you’re doing something wrong. It could be the shaving cream you use, but I find the razor is what makes the most difference. Maybe you’ve been using electric razors all your life and need to switch to a standard five-blade cartridge razor, or vice versa.
Maybe you just need something that will give you a little extra comfort—I promise that exists. Ultimately, it takes some trial and error, since everyone’s skin and shaving process is different. I’ve done what I can of the legwork for you, though.
By trying dozens of razors, shavers, and trimmers, I’ve found the ones that absolutely stand the test of time. I’ve kept it mostly to cartridge razors, but thrown in one safety razor recommendation and two different styles of electric razor in here as well. These are the eight best razors a man can buy.
When Harry’s launched, the company sought to solve a variety of problems plaguing the razor industry—especially high prices for subpar products. The brand did just that, and now, more than ten years later, the Harry’s razor continues to be an Esquire reader favorite and the one I personally reach for often. The secret lies in the disposable cartridge razors, which are made in Harry’s own German factory and feature five blades that deliver a smooth, close shave with almost no effort on your part.
The overall design is simple; apart from the five blades, there is also a lubricating strip and a trimmer detail blade you can use to shape sideburns and such, and that’s about it. But, again, that is all by design. These are simple to use and effective, which in my book is the mark of a good razor.
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