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How to take care of your safety razor

A good quality razor can last a lifetime if you take good care of it. Here are four tricks to keep your safety razor in top condition.
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The perfect lather - gents focuses

How do I get the perfect shaving lather? With the right balance of water, shaving brush and soap, you create a lather that provides optimal glide, protects the skin and makes your shave both close and comfortable. Here you’ll learn the technique behind a rich, creamy and lasting lather – just like the professionals do it.
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Stuck with an expensive shaving routine?

Shaving doesn’t have to be an expensive habit. By switching to classic tools and smarter products, this guide shows how to achieve a more efficient, comfortable, and cost-effective shaving routine – without compromising on results or experience.
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Shaving tips for sensitive skin

Does sensitive skin make shaving a challenge? Discover how the right tools, techniques, and products can turn irritation into comfort – with barber Simon’s expert tips for a close, gentle shave without redness.
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How to create clean lines

A well-groomed beard is all about precision. Learn how to use tools like a safety razor, shavette, and beard template to shape clean lines and balanced edges that enhance your features. A guide for mastering the art of a beard with a professional finish.
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Choose the right razor blade

• Those with sensitive skin should...
• The gentlest blade
• The sharpest
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experimenting with your shaving

This article guides you on how to refresh your shaving routine by experimenting with different techniques, tools, and products. From safety razors and straight razors to pre-shave and shaving cream – discover insights for a closer, smoother, and more comfortable shave. A knowledgeable introduction to modern wet shaving with classic precision.
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Alum

Alum quickly stops small cuts that can occur during shaving and disinfects the skin to prevent irritation and infection. Derived from bauxite, it constricts blood vessels and works instantly – a timeless solution still trusted by barbers worldwide for a safe and professional shave.
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The sharp guide til your straight razor

The straight razor represents the essence of traditional shaving – a ritual of precision, patience, and timeless style. This guide teaches you how to master the technique, care for your tools, and create a shaving ritual that brings both results and calm. Discover how the right tools transform shaving into true craftsmanship.
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Shaving

This guide walks you through everything you need for a close, comfortable, and skin-friendly shave – from choosing the right razor or straight razor to pre-shave, shaving cream, and techniques that prevent cuts and irritation.
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Shaving's Sharp Master

Iwasaki Tamahagane Kamisori is the razor’s equivalent of a samurai sword – forged in Japan from the same steel as the katana and crafted with such precision that only half of the attempts succeed. Here you’ll learn why this blade is celebrated as the world’s sharpest and most exclusive.
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How to choose a straight razor

Shaving is a natural part of male culture. For many it is just a boring routine, for others it is a sacred ritual, with equipment of high standard and a mission to create...
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Ingrown hairs

Why do some men always get a smoother shave? Discover why a safety razor delivers a cleaner result and how to prevent ingrown hairs with the right exfoliation and aftershave.
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How to choose the right safety razor

Safety razors with simple proportions, good weight and normal handle length. Our affordable all-purpose razors give a good introduction to the classic razor and lasts a lifetime.
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Preparation - Prepare the skin for shaving

They say "Preparation is everything". The right technique and products before shaving are key to a smooth and comfortable result. Here’s what truly makes the difference.
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Polish your shaving routine with Benjamin Barber

Have you been thinking about improving your shaving routine and giving it a little more attention? Are you looking for something that smartly and easily offers everything you need and with a unique quality? Then Benjamin Barber shaving products are for you!
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The Shaving Brush

For more than two hundred years, badger hair has been used for the making of first class shaving brushes. In earlier days, a badger shaving brush...
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Cut-throat vs. Shavette

Having come so far, you must have come across the word Shavette a few times. You may be wondering what the Shavette razor blade does.
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3 shaving tips for travelling

When you're travelling, shaving needs to be quick and easy and not take up too much space. Here are some tips that can make life on the go a little more convenient, so you don't have to compromise on your shaving routine.
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FAQ: 5 most frequently asked questions about razors

At Gents, we often get many customer questions about razors and shaving. Here we will address some of the most important questions we come across.
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Shaving routine - from start to finish

Are you looking for a simple, concise explanation of the steps of shaving that will allow you to finally start wet shaving for real? Then you've come to the right place. Below is a moderately complicated description of the shaving ritual - from start to finish.
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Shaving icons

Need inspiration for your shaving routine? Sometimes you need that little extra push and we all have a few role models we look up to. Here we have highlighted three male style icons from the celebrity world that can serve as sources of inspiration. Enjoy!
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