Everything in my bathroom drawer for a close shave and a well-kept beard, from a Merkur safety razor and Proraso lather to a OneBlade, a Multigroom kit, beard oil, and a boar-bristle brush. Whether you shave clean, keep stubble, or grow it out, this ...
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My OneBlade 360 is the one tool I grab most, since it trims, edges, and shaves stubble without ever nicking me.
Philips Norelco OneBlade 360 Face & Body Trimmer
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The Multigroom 7000 handles my beard, neckline, and nose hair with one handle, and the battery lasts for weeks of trims.
Norelco Philips Multigroom 7000, 19-Piece Kit
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On busy mornings my Braun Series 7 gives me a close, comfortable shave in a couple of minutes, wet or dry.
Braun Series 7 7177cc Electric Shaver
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When I want a quick cartridge shave in the shower, the ProGlide's pivoting head follows my jawline without irritation.
Gillette ProGlide Razor + 2 Blade Refills
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My Merkur 34 has the perfect weight for letting the blade do the work, and it gives me the closest shave I've ever had.
MERKUR 34 Double Edge Safety Razor Matte Chrome
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A 100-pack of Astra blades lasts me most of a year and costs less than a single pack of cartridges.
Astra Platinum Double Edge Razor Blades,100
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My Proraso boar brush whips up a thick lather in under a minute and lifts the whiskers before the blade hits.
Proraso Professional Natural Boar Shaving Brush
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I rub a little Proraso pre-shave in before lathering and it noticeably cuts down on razor burn on my neck.
Proraso Pre Shave Cream - Eucalyptus & Menthol
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That cooling eucalyptus smell of Proraso shaving cream is my favorite part of the morning, and one tube lasts months.
Proraso Refreshing Shaving Cream for Men
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Cremo is my no-brush option, since a tiny dab turns slick and lets the razor glide even on three-day stubble.
Cremo Shaving Cream for Men, Original, 6 Fl Oz
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Beard Lube is clear, so I use it for shaping my beard lines and can actually see exactly where I'm cutting.
Jack Black Beard Lube - Beard Conditioner for Men
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I glide the Osma alum block over my face after shaving to stop tiny nicks and tighten everything up.
Osma Alum Block by - Value by OSMA (2 Pack)
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A splash of Proraso aftershave finishes my safety-razor shave with a cool, barbershop-fresh tingle.
Proraso After Shave Lotion Eucalyptus & Menthol 3.4oz
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The caffeinated aftershave calms redness fast and doesn't sting, so it's my go-to on sensitive days.
Pacific Shaving Caffeinated Aftershave 3.4oz
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Nivea's alcohol-free balm soaks in quickly and keeps my skin from feeling tight after a close shave.
NIVEA MEN Sensitive Post Shave Balm 3.3 FL OZ
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I wash my beard with Cremo instead of regular shampoo, and it stopped the itch and flakes for good.
Cremo Cedar Forest Beard & Face Wash 6oz
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A few drops of Viking Revolution sandalwood oil keep my beard soft and smelling great all day.
Viking Revolution Beard Oil - Sandalwood - 1 fl oz
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Honest Amish balm tames my flyaways and adds a little hold when my beard starts getting unruly.
Honest Amish Beard Balm - Natural Conditioner 2oz
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My ZilberHaar brush spreads oil and balm evenly down to the skin and trains my beard to lie flat.
ZilberHaar Beard Brush - Stiff Boar Bristles, 6in
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The saw-cut teeth on my Kent comb glide through my beard without snagging, and it fits right in my pocket.
Kent 7T Handmade Fine Tooth Pocket Comb for Men
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The Panasonic trimmer's little vacuum sucks up the clippings, so cleaning up nose and ear hair makes zero mess.
Panasonic ER430K Nose Ear Facial Hair Trimmer
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I keep my fade and beard length tidy between barber visits with the Wahl Color Pro, and the color-coded guards make it foolproof.
Wahl Color Pro Corded Haircutting Kit
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American Crew Fiber gives my hair a strong matte hold that still looks natural by the end of the day.
American Crew Men's Hair Fiber, 3 oz
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When I want more texture, Baxter's clay pomade adds thickness and holds my style without any shine.
