Journal
Everything on the site, newest first. Every page shows the section it belongs to, what kind of page it is, and when it was last updated.
Forty-four documents across four filled sections, with two more sections reserved. Roundups are refreshed quarterly, comparisons and single reviews every six months, and guides annually or whenever a correction comes in - the cadence and the reasoning behind it are on the editorial policy page.
There is also a feed if you would rather not check, and a full index that includes the hubs and the trust pages this list leaves out.
Everything, newest first
Skin · Guide
A men's skincare routine
Wash, moisturize, sunscreen, and where shaving fits inside the sequence. Three products, not ten.
Skin · Head to head
Aftershave balm vs moisturizer
Where a post-shave balm and a moisturizer overlap, and the two cases where a dedicated balm still earns its place.
Shaving · Head to head
Astra vs Feather blades
Astra or Feather, compared on published coating and edge thickness, with a clear rule for which one you are ready for.
Shaving · Head to head
Badger vs synthetic shaving brush
Badger, boar or synthetic compared on water capacity, break-in and drying, with the case that fiber is rarely the upgrade.
Beard · Head to head
Beard oil vs beard balm
Balm is oil plus wax. Under an inch of beard the wax does nothing, which decides the question.
Beard · Guide
Beard trimmer guards explained
What guard numbers mean, the millimeter equivalents, and why they are not standardized between brands.
Beard · Head to head
Beard trimmer vs clippers
Trimmer or clippers, decided on blade width and guard increments - and when one tool genuinely does both.
Electric · Single review
Braun Series 9 PRO+ review
Five published cutting elements, 60-minute runtime, and Braun's 18-month head replacement guidance.
Shaving · Guide
Choosing blades for your skin
How to run a blade sampler properly - one blade a week, one variable - so the answer is true for your face.
Electric · Head to head
Electric shaver vs manual razor
Electric or manual, decided on closeness, time, irritation and refill economics - with both sides stated plainly.
Electric · Head to head
Foil vs rotary shavers
Foil cuts in lines, rotary in circles - which decides which face each suits. Not a quality question.
Shaving · Guide
How to prevent razor burn
The six causes of razor burn ranked by likelihood, so you change the right variable instead of buying a new razor.
Shaving · Guide
How to shave with a safety razor
Seven steps in order, plus the two mistakes - angle and pressure - behind almost every first-month problem.
Beard · Guide
How to soften a beard
Five changes ranked by effect - the first two are free - for a beard that is wiry rather than dry.
Beard · Guide
How to trim a beard
Seven steps in the right order, with the neck line and cheek line rules that fix most bad home trims.
Shaving · Single review
Merkur 34C review
A specification-led look at the Merkur 34C: 68 g, 80 mm, closed comb, and what Merkur does not publish.
Shaving · Single review
Mühle R89 review
64 g chrome-plated closed comb with a blade in the box - the lightest and longest of the classic three.
Electric · Single review
Panasonic Arc5 ES-LV67 review
Published 14,000 CPM motor, 70,000 cross-cuts a minute and a 16-direction head - the most specified shaver here.
Beard · Single review
Philips Norelco Multigroom 7000 review
Five hours of published runtime, a five-minute quick charge and 23 pieces - the one-device case, examined.
Electric · Single review
Philips Norelco OneBlade 360 review
Five published comb lengths, 0.2 mm edging and a four-month blade life with a wear indicator on the blade.
Electric · Guide
Preventing irritation with an electric shaver
Six causes of electric-shaver irritation ranked by likelihood, so you change the right variable first.
Shaving · Single review
Rockwell 6S review
118 g of 316L stainless with six published blade gaps - the only razor here that tells you what it is doing.
Shaving · Head to head
Safety razor vs cartridge
Safety razor or cartridge, decided on refill economics and learning curve, with a calculator that uses your prices.
Shaving · Head to head
Shaving cream vs shaving soap
Cream or hard soap, decided on technique required, container yield and published ingredients.
Skin · Guide
Skincare for razor bumps
Razor bumps are ingrown hairs. The fix is a less close shave, and this explains the mechanism behind that.
Skin · Guide
Sunscreen with a beard
How to actually get sunscreen onto the skin under a beard - and the order that matters with beard oil.
Shaving · Ranked picks
The best aftershave
Three aftershaves ranked on published ingredients and alcohol content, with the traditional splash named as the skip.
Beard · Ranked picks
The best beard oil
Four beard oils ranked on published carrier oils and volume, with the case for starting unscented.
Beard · Ranked picks
The best beard trimmer
Four trimmers ranked on published runtime, charge time and cutting range - not on attachment count.
Beard · Ranked picks
The best beard trimmer for coarse hair
Trimmers for coarse, dense or curly beards, compared on published cutting range, blade life and washability.
Beard · Ranked picks
The best beard trimmer for stubble
Trimmers for stubble compared on published minimum length and setting increments, where fractions of a millimeter show.
Electric · Ranked picks
The best electric shaver
Electric shavers ranked on published cutting elements, motor speed, runtime and head replacement cost.
Electric · Ranked picks
The best electric shaver for sensitive skin
Shavers for reactive skin, ranked on published guard design, wet use and flexing heads.
Skin · Ranked picks
The best face wash for acne-prone skin
Salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide, compared on published actives - and why a shaved face changes the answer.
Skin · Ranked picks
The best face wash for men
Cleansers ranked on published ingredients, fragrance status and volume - not on who the packaging is aimed at.
Skin · Ranked picks
The best moisturizer for men
Moisturizers ranked on published ingredient position and fragrance status, including one that replaces post-shave balm.
Shaving · Ranked picks
The best safety razor blades
Double-edge blades ranked on published coating and pack size, with the case for buying a sampler first.
Shaving · Ranked picks
The best safety razor for a beginner
Five mild razors for a first month, ranked on published weight and geometry. Nothing adjustable, nothing aggressive.
Shaving · Ranked picks
The best safety razors
Seven safety razors ranked on published weight, head geometry and refill economics, with one pick named up front.
Shaving · Ranked picks
The best shaving brush
Three brushes ranked on published knot diameter, loft and fiber, with the case for starting synthetic.
Shaving · Ranked picks
The best shaving soap
Six soaps and creams ranked on published net weight and ingredients, with the shaves-per-puck arithmetic printed.
Skin · Ranked picks
The best sunscreen for men
Facial sunscreens ranked on published active percentages and volume - because rationing a small bottle defeats the label.
Shaving · Ranked picks
The safety razor starter kit
The complete first purchase: razor, blade sampler, soap, brush and balm, each named with the reason for it.
Shaving · Guide
Wet shaving for beginners
The first month of wet shaving week by week: what to buy, what goes wrong, and when it stops.