Safety razors are a better way to shave While many cartridges boast about the sheer number of razor blades they're able to cram in there, a safety razor sticks to just the one, to excellent effect.

It just looks and feels nicer than a cartridge razor. Why would I pay all that money for something made of plastic painted orange and blue to look more well designed than it is? A metal safety ...

However, many guys are reluctant to make the switch to safety razors because that technique is quite different than shaving with a good-ole cartridge disposable razor. So if you’re new to safety ...

Not only are safety razors less irritating than cartridge razors (unlike cartridge razors, which often have three to five blades loaded in each razor, safety razors have a single blade), they’re ...

Safety razors carry a risk, however, because they’re easier to cut yourself with since the blade is sharp and unprotected by some of the features—like moisturizing bars—that you find in ...

multi-blade cartridge razors don't have the same positive effect on guys with coarse or curly beards, which require a clean, smooth shave with fluid, slow strokes. Enter: The old-school safety ...

“Unlike a cartridge razor that will pivot easily, the safety razor needs to be guided by your own hand.” You’ll have to be mindful of the angle, pressure, and steadiness as you ...

Cartridge Razors The most common razor you’ll find in any grooming aisle. Blade design plays the biggest role here—whether you use more blades or fewer. But compared to safety razors ...

If you’re making the leap and switching from five-blade cartridge-style razors you buy at the grocery store, you need a safety razor with little to no learning curve. With this hidden gem from ...

Straight razors and some safety razors have retro charm and are good for a close shave, but there's a learning curve if you've never used one before. Cartridge razors are an easy-to-use ...

especially since the single-blade safety razor had been in use some 70 years before the cartridge came about. (Fun fact: Both were brought to market by Gillette.) So, what is the best razor for ...

In which case, do you choose a safety razor, a cartridge razor, or an alien-looking contraption with a surprisingly brilliant design? As GQ’s lead grooming product reviewer, I’m going to help ...