Shaving with a razor is a quick, cheap and efficient way of banishing unwanted hair, but it occasionally comes with an unwanted side effect: shaving rash, or as it's more commonly known razor burn.

This article was updated with new products and information in January 2025.

Since the mid-1800s, there have been dozens of rifle and revolver cartridges chambered for lever-action rifles. Most have come and gone without much fanfare, but a handful changed the game.

But—and say this with us, guys—more blades does not automatically equal a better razor. Give it a few more years, and we have no doubt there will be seven, eight, or even 12-blade razors for ...

It features razor-thin stainless-steel blades with rounded tips that make it simple to maneuver around sensitive and hard-to-reach areas. The tool also quickly rinses clean under running water for ...

Train driver Aidan and his nursery practitioner wife Debbie were horrified when they took a closer look and said they found sharp razor blades embedded in the sliced meat. The couple believe that ...

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Straight-razor shaving may seem like a lot of trouble, but it’s actually a surprisingly practical option. That’s because straight razors give you complete control over a blade, while safety ...

The heaviness of the metal requires less pressure, the extra-long handle makes reaching down and around much easier, and the blades are powder-coated, so they never rust. This razor is a step up ...

There’s only a handful of authentically dangerous game out there, which is why rifles and cartridges for some are not sold in every gun store. But these critters deserve to be taken seriously.

The catch is that safety razors, which have a guard so only part of the blade is exposed, are made with multiple blades. “The more blades, the more chance for irritation of the part being shaved ...

The LED display and the way the razor docks magnetically on the charging dock are also nice touches. It’s got what Gillette calls its most advanced, thinnest and finest blades - and it did ...