My Dad told me how to shave with a hand razor and shave cream, decades ago. Countless cans of cream and tons of tubes of shaving soap later, I've found that a razor is really all that's necessary.

Now, I simply shave right after showering. No lather obscures my aim, and no rinsing is necessary, since the whiskers are dry enough to fall like chopped wood, instead of clogging up the blade. The shave is smooth and nonirritating, more accurate, and takes about half the time.

This is un... read more