Thomas Reid • Retired Barber • 30 Years • 50,000+ Shaves
Wet shaving takes minutes to learn.
The right razor lasts a lifetime.
Most men overpay for cartridge razors and get worse shaves. I spent 30 years behind a barber chair. This site is everything I know — no affiliate pressure, no trend-chasing.
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No rush. The blade will wait.
Razor Reviews
Every major double-edge razor tested and ranked — from the Merkur 34C to the Karve CB
Technique
Angles, passes, prep, and lather — learn before you spend a dollar on gear
Soaps & Products
Brushes, soaps, creams, and aftershaves that are actually worth owning
About the Author
Thomas Reid
Retired Barber • 30 Years • 50,000+ Shaves GivenI opened my barbershop in 1992 and closed it in 2022. In 30 years I gave over 50,000 shaves. I’ve used every safety razor worth using — and some that weren’t. This site is everything I learned, written plainly, without fuss.
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