THE VERY BEST CARTRIDGE RAZORS High-end razors these days are all
about grip, aesthetics, and ergonomics that allow easy shaving at dif icult angles. Most top-flight shavers use widely available Gillette cartridges, either the Fusion or the Mach3.
The Regency MIII from Truefitt & Hill
(
TruefittandHill.com) has a wide, easy-to- manipulate handle that comes in a variety of high-end materials, including horn, ebony, marble, and ivory. It is crafted in England and costs $105. It uses Mach3 blades.
The retro-looking Parker Horn Handle Cutting Edge
Grooming our whiskers doesn’t have to be drudgery. There are myriad luxury options that make shaving easier than ever. ::
BY STEVE GOLDSTONE S
tubble, stubble, toil and trouble. Shakespeare probably didn’t envision his famous line from Macbeth
abused this way, but when it comes to shaving, the eff ort can be epic. But it doesn’t have to be that way. The best shavers off er comfort while bringing high style to the daily job of trimming facial hair. Surveys
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show the overwhelming majority of men still shave with a razor, and there are great blade choices that range from super-high-tech to the oldest of old school (remember your grandfather’s straight razor?). But the days when a blade
automatically guaranteed a closer shave than electric are gone. Here are the very best options in a wide range of choice.
Razor from Shave Nation Shaving Supplies (
ShaveNation.com) is hand-carved from genuine ox horn, so each handle is unique in color, grain, and heft. It uses Fusion cartridges and comes with an elegant storage case. Cost: $89.99.
The Engraved
Fusion Razor from The Art of Shaving (TheArtofShaving. com) is individually handcrafted to be perfectly balanced. It has an engraved handle to enhance the grip and is nickel-plated. It uses Mach3 cartridges and costs $200.
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