After three years of grooming reporting, I know that an electric razor can give a close, comfortable shave, with minimal razor burn or rash — even for guys with sensitive skin. Chad Beightol ...

A new article argues that by relying too much on parsimony in modeling, scientists make mistakes and miss opportunities.

Even with the most popular handheld razor in the world, getting a super-close shave isn’t always easy. For one, making sure your blade of choice is sharp but not overly so is key, and you still ...

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 ...

Medieval friar William of Ockham posited a famous idea: always pick the simplest explanation. Often referred to as the ...

They’re one of those products everyone has in their bathroom cupboard - and whether man or woman, you’ve probably bought at least one pack of razors in your lifetime. Whether the cheapy ...

Admittedly, when I first heard about the Gillette Labs Heated Razor, I was skeptical. I wasn’t sure how adding heat to a cartridge razor would make it better or if it would really work at all.

Until recently, I used a standard razor to take care of hair down there, but the Schick Intuition Sensitive Care Razor blew me away with its gentle yet flawless shave. After testing more than a ...

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