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 ...

Once you get your new barber straight razor, just give it a good strop the night before you shave. Just strop and let it sit overnight to ensure the vintage straight edge razor is ready for a new ...

Baxter of California and Bison Made got together and collaborated on a Straight Razor Strop. Right now, you’re probably asking yourself “what the fuck is that?” Ask your dad, and he’ll probably tell ...

Face it: you need a change in the shaving department. We’re here to tell you that a straight shave is a good shave, especially if you’re willing to take a little extra time every morning and you ...

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 ...

The first rule: Take your time. Done right, shaving with a straight razor should take about ten minutes. So use it only when you have time to spare. For your regular morning shave, stick with your ...

Freemans Sporting Club—where the barbers (no hairstylists here, thank you) sport cut-with-a-knife parts and old-timey mustaches—is one of the last places where guys can go for an old-school straight ...