Guides
Guides
Short, practical guides. No history lessons, no gear lists you cannot act on.
2026-08-09
Safety razors for beginners: what to expect in the first month
The first three shaves feel nothing like a cartridge. Here is what changes, what to set the dial to, and when to move it up.
2026-08-09
How to use a safety razor
Angle, pressure, passes. Three things decide whether a double-edge shave is comfortable, and only one of them is the razor.
2026-08-09
How often should you change a safety razor blade?
Most answers give you a number. It is a feel rather than a count, and there is a simple test for it.
2026-08-09
Safety razor or cartridge razor?
One blade against several, five cents a shave against three dollars, and a handle you keep against one you replace.
2026-08-09
Can you take a safety razor on a plane?
The razor yes, the blades no. What security allows in hand luggage and what has to go in the hold.