For a Close Shave, It’s Still Hard To Beat a Manual Razor

Technology is designed to make people’s lives easier, which makes it doubly frustrating when it fails. That’s why, for many people, doing things the old school way has tremendous value, whether that’s writing by hand instead of typing, or getting an analog watch instead of a smartwatch. In short, there’s a sense of reliability that comes with mechanical tools. This is especially true with tools you use every day, and there’s nothing more everyday than a grooming routine.

Despite constant advancements in electric shavers, safety razors and manual are endearingly popular. In fact, there’s been a resurgence in old school methods of shaving in recent years, thanks to dapper and dandy Instagram influencers, and the rise of old school barbershops in major cities. The pitch: if it was good enough for your dad and all those other stylish men back in the day, it’s good enough for you.

Whether you’re looking for a classic metal safety razor, or just a drugstore razor that you can actually depend on, these are three good options to pick up.