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This article will guide you in your search for the best handmade luxury razors for men. Not only will we look at popular razors, but also some that you might not be aware of.

If you have been shaving for a while now, you already know that it is not a simple process like scruffy guys in movies and adverts make it out to be. Shaving (and by that we mean proper shaving) requires patience, experience, and technique.

In addition to this, you would need to acquire the proper tools for the job. It is unheard of for a professional painter to settle for cheap paint and brushes while handling a painting project and still expect to get a clean and professional look. Similarly, you should not count on getting a clean shave while using poor-quality tools. This cannot be stressed enough.

5 Top Picks Razors (Summary)
In a hurry? Here is the key takeaway:
1. Feather Seki Double-edge Safety Razor – Check out reviews and feedback’s on amazon (All Stainless Steel Beauty)

2. Merkur-Razor (Futur) Adjustable Safety Razor – Check out reviews and feedback’s on amazon (Great Adjustable Choice)

3. Gillette Mach3 Turbo Cartridge Razor – Check out reviews and feedback’s on amazon (Best Cartridge Razor)

4. Feather SS Straight Razor – Check out reviews and feedback’s on amazon (User-friendly Straight Razor)

5. Vikings Blade – The Chieftain Double Edge Safety Razor – Check out reviews and feedback’s on amazon (Great For Sensitive Skin)

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To help you get these proper tools, we have compiled a list of the best razors for men available on the market. Our Editor’s Choice award for men goes to the Feather AS-D2 – but in addition to product reviews from cartridge razors, via safety razors to straight razors, we provide you with some shaving tips to guide you through a comfortable, clean and nick-free close shave session. The buying guide included is also designed to help you make an evaluation of options not reviewed in this list.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Men’s Razor
Before we get our hands dirty with reviews of several best razors options available on the market, it is important that we go through some factors to consider while making a purchase.

It is no secret. The market is flooded with them. They come in all kinds of shapes, sizes, features, and efficiency. Ideally, having many options is a great thing. But when you have too many products to choose from, you easily get dizzy and confused. And no, TV ads do not make the choosing process any easier. If anything, with the marketing strategies most brands and companies employ consumers are left stranded and, sorry to say, too often misled.

For this reason, it is important that you are equipped with the knowledge of what makes the best razor for you. The product you choose should always suit your personal lifestyle and schedule.

5 Types of Razors For Men
This is by far the most important decision any man looking for the best razor can make. They come in five main types. These types include electric razors for men, disposable/cartridge razor, open razor and last but not least safety razors. The type you choose depends on your need, use, and budget.

Bear in mind that each of the 5 has its share of pros and cons. Here is a breakdown of what they each have to offer.

1. Electric Razors
We all have tried them, right? Maybe you had your first experience with an electric razor was as a gift when you were around 15-16, I know I did! Well, they have come a long way since then! They are available as 2 basic types – foil or rotary. Rotary shavers are a good choice if you have a medium to coarse or a long long beard/ hair, while most men find that foil shaver is a better pick if you have sensitive skin.

In addition, you can choose between a cord – or cordless.

To pick one for your specific needs depends on several factors, such as flexibility and convenience (this is something that cordless shavers provide you), and if you are okay with relying on battery power that (as we all know) needs to be recharged. In my opinion, cordless shavers are better if you are traveling.

2. Safety Razor
Under this category, double-edged safety razors are the most common. This particular razor features a blade firmly locked in place. The blade is positioned on the head of the razor such that it only exposes the tip of its edge. This design works well in preventing cuts, ‘safety’.

Overall, safety razors prove easy to use. A safety razor is good for beginners and are popular with experienced shavers as well.

The only downside to a safety razor is the fact that the blade is locked in place and only the edge is exposed. This design inhibits control of the blade which makes it difficult to shave in some hard to reach areas of the face.

3. Cartridge Razors
Cartridge razors are bought separately from the blade. Just like other products, the quality of these shavers varies depending on the brand. However, some of the leaders in the industry will provide bearded men with a close shave without experiencing cuts or nicks.

The only disadvantage is that in the long run, using cartridges will cost you a small fortune. This is especially if you make it a habit of buying direct from stores.

4. Straight Edge Razors
Straight edge razors are the ancestor of all razor types. They are what your great-grandfather used to trim his beard. Straight razors are considered a vintage tool brought back to life in the 21st century.

Today, they are not used by many men. But this does not mean that they are not effective. On the contrary, they are. The challenge in their use is in learning the technique, including the time and patience required. Improper handling could have you bleeding all over your bathroom sink. Finesse and experience are important when using this type of razor.

But once you get a hang of it, you will shave like a badass and your friends will respect you. After all, very few men today have mastered the skill of using straight razors.

5. Disposable Razors
Disposable razors are the kind that is thrown away after use and when the blade grows dull. They are not expensive. For this reason, most men can afford to buy them in bulk. They prove convenient when one is on the road.

However, when considering this type of shaver, bear in mind that you always get what you pay for.