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The craft of a
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Learn how blades, skin and hair really work, the way a master barber would teach you. Then get a personal grooming consult and routine, done online.

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Dermatology research cited · Not medical advice · Free to start

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Today’s tip from Barnaby

Shower before you shave: warm water softens stubble in a couple of minutes.

Zoomable shave anatomy

What happens under the blade

A cross-section of skin and stubble mid-shave. Tap the dots for a barber’s explanation, backed by dermatology research. Pinch or Ctrl+scroll to zoom in close.

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Shave anatomy

The blade

A sharp blade glides; a dull one tugs and scrapes. Barbers change blades often and let the razor’s weight do the work, with no pressing.

Main source: Pseudofolliculitis barbae review, 2019. Schematic, not to scale.

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Research, explained simply

What the studies actually say

What dermatology research says about shaving, skin and sun, in plain English.

Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology · 2019

Pseudofolliculitis barbae: current treatment options

A review of razor bumps: shaving technique matters, including shaving with the grain, not stretching the skin, and avoiding very close multi-blade shaves for people prone to ingrown hairs. Severe cases need a dermatologist.

Study: Pseudofolliculitis barbae: current treatment options

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Annals of Internal Medicine · 2013

Sunscreen and prevention of skin aging: a randomized trial

In 903 adults in Queensland, daily broad-spectrum sunscreen use over 4.5 years showed no detectable increase in skin ageing, compared with discretionary use. Daily SPF is the best-supported anti-ageing habit.

Study: Sunscreen and prevention of skin aging: a randomized trial

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Clinical Medicine & Research · 2017

The role of moisturizers in addressing various kinds of dermatitis: a review

Moisturisers help restore the skin barrier and reduce dryness and irritation. Simple formulas used consistently matter more than exotic ingredients.

Study: The role of moisturizers in addressing various kinds of dermatitis: a review

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Not medical advice. We explain published research in plain English for general interest only. Studies have limits and results vary. Talk to your GP or a qualified health professional before changing your routine, especially if you are pregnant, take medication or have a health condition.

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Guides

Learn the basics, calmly

The barber’s know-how: how to shave, what to buy first and how to find your scent.

The classic wet shave, step by step

Prep, lather, pass, rinse, balm.

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Safety razor or cartridge?

Cost, closeness and the learning curve.

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Beard care basics

Wash, condition, oil, shape.

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A three-step skincare routine for men

Cleanse, moisturise, protect.

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Finding a signature scent

Fougère, citrus, woods and how to test.

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The gentleman’s grooming kit

What to buy first, on any budget.

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Tools, explained

Blueprints: how the tools actually work

A barber needs very few tools. These are the ones we rate. Tap the numbered callouts to see how each works.

Precision safety razor · Henson Shaving

The Henson Shave System in Aircraft Aluminum

A safety razor clamps a standard double-edge blade between a cap and a base plate. Henson’s design supports the blade very close to its edge, so only a tiny sliver is exposed.

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DE blade

Takes standard double-edge blades, which are cheap and widely available. Only one edge is exposed in this design.

The science: Single-blade shaving with the grain is often suggested for people prone to razor bumps (PFB review, 2019).

US$99at Henson Shaving, as listed 19 Oct 2026

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Pivoting single-edge · Leaf Shave

Leaf Two Razor

The Leaf Two holds half-blades snapped from standard double-edge blades in a pivoting head, so it follows your jaw like a cartridge razor but with cheap, recyclable blades.

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Pivoting head

The head tilts on a hinge to follow curves like the jaw and chin, which makes the switch from cartridges easier.

The science: Fewer blades can mean fewer very close re-cuts, which reviews link with ingrown hairs in prone skin (PFB review).

US$109at Leaf Shave, as listed 19 Oct 2026

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Hold & condition · Beardbrand

Tree Ranger Beard Balm

Beard balm is a blend of butters, oils and wax. Warmed between the palms, the oils soften the hair and skin while the wax gives light hold to shape it.

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