Oliworks M3teorite: Aluminum vs. Stainless, Which Should You Buy?
I spent 10 days switching between the aluminum and stainless M3teorite, back and forth, to figure out which one actually deserves a spot in your den.
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The Cajun Blade ACR1 Review: Great Technique Required
I thought the Cajun Blade ACR1 was too aggressive. Two weeks of deliberate technique work changed my mind, but this razor is still not for beginners.
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Don't Buy a Henson Until You See This: Tier One Razor Review
The new US-made Tier One safety razor shares some DNA with the Henson and Tatara, but the geometry is its own. I compared the specs side-by-side and ran it through a real shave to see what it actually does differently.
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Timeless Razor (Stainless Steel) Review: Heirloom Quality?
I had a complicated start with Timeless Razors. After three weeks with the stainless steel model, I finally started to get what all the fuss is about - or at least I think I do.
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Tatara Masamune vs Nodachi: Why I Had to Build a Frankenstein Razor
Neither the Masamune nor the Nodachi worked for me out of the box. One was too mild, the other drew blood. Here's how mixing parts from both finally got me a decent shave.
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Rex Konsul Review: Is This Adjustable Slant Worth $349?
I've been wet shaving for over 30 years, and the Rex Konsul gave me one of the best post-shave feels I've had on any razor. Whether that justifies $349 is what this review is here to answer.
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Merkur 37C Review: Is the OG Slant Still Worth It?
Merkur's 37C has been the slant standard for decades. My three-pass BBS walk-through, the blade pairing that makes this head perform, and where Mühle pulls ahead.
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