Cartridge razors are a subscription you did not sign up for. This is the switch to gear that lasts years, plus the products that fix razor burn rather than perfume over it. (Note: This list contains affiliate links, and I may earn a small commission ...
Buy once, use for thirty years. Blades cost about ten cents each.
Merkur Mk34c Double Edge Heavy Duty Razor
Six aggressiveness settings, so you can start gentle and work up. Stainless.
Rockwell 6S Adjustable Stainless Steel Razor
The blade most people settle on. A hundred of them costs about ten dollars.
Astra Platinum Double-Edge Razor Blades - Pacific Shaving Company
Sharpest blade sold. Excellent for coarse hair, unforgiving if you rush.
If you are staying with cartridges, this is the one that irritates least.
Gillette ProGlide Shield™ Men's Razor
The classic barber soap. Cheap, and the menthol genuinely reduces burn.
Proraso | Shaving Soap Green Refresh Menthol & Eucalyptus in Jar
A tub lasts about a year. The scent is the reason people stay loyal.
Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Cream
No brush needed, works in a hurry, and it beats every canned foam.
Cremo Original Shave Cream, Superior
Boar breaks in over a month and then outperforms cheap synthetics.
Omega Boar Brush
Vegan, dries fast and holds heat. The sensible modern choice.
Yaqi 24mm Synthetic & Two Band Badger Knot
The aftershave step that soothes rather than stings. Alcohol-free matters.
Drying-Alcohol Free Witch Hazel & Unscented Toner
Available in all five countries and it outperforms things at four times the price.
NIVEA MEN Sensitive Post Shave Balm, Alcohol Free, 3 Pack
Zero-gap blade for a clean neckline. Built for coarse and curly hair.
Bevel Trimmer
Trims, edges and shaves without the skin irritation of a foil head.
Norelco OneBlade Pro 360 Face + Body QP6542/70 - Philips
The best electric for sensitive skin. Expensive and it lasts a decade.
Series 9 Pro Electric Shaver with PowerCase, 9477cc - Braun
Sharper than Braun, less forgiving. Better for thick, fast-growing stubble.
Panasonic ARC5 5 Blade Men's Electric Shaver - ES-LV65-S
Pays for itself in three haircuts. Self-cutting the back takes practice.
Elite Pro™ Corded High Performance Hair Clipper Kit
Fixes the itch in the first two weeks, which is when most people quit.
Honest Amish Premium Organic Argan Beard Oil
Sawcut teeth have no seam, so they do not snag and split hairs.
Kent Handmade Combs | Beard & Hair Combs
Rounded tips. Do not use ordinary scissors here.
Scissors for Facial Hair
Washable, battery-powered and it will outlive the phone in your pocket.
Panasonic ER-GN30-K Nose Ear Facial Trimmer
Shaving strips oil. This is the step most men skip and then wonder why.
Bulldog Original Daily Moisturiser for Men | Hydrates All Skin Types
Matte and re-workable. Washes out with plain water, unlike wax.
Clay Pomade | Baxter of California
For anyone switching away from antiperspirant. Expect a two-week adjustment.
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Wipe-clean lining, because everything in it leaks eventually.
