Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It is not surprising that the expression “a close shave” is used to describe a dangerous, often near-death experience. Trusting ...

Regarding Herb Benham's April 21 column, "A close shave -- and a few close calls": As a confirmed straight-razor shaver, I would like to add a couple of thoughts for those considering taking up the ...

Some say traditional shaving—also known as wet shaving—is a lost art. Everyone is in a rush these days, so shaving with a single edge razor is a thing of the past. It takes more time than shaving with ...

Ingrowns, nicks, razor burn: It’s ironic that the very things we do to get smoother skin can sometimes cause it to become rougher than it was to start. After an especially bumpy season of shaving, we ...

Men started using metal blades to shave their faces around 3,000 BC when copper became the medium of choice for all things utilitarian. Since then, shaving has advanced to electric razors that clean ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." This comes down to the design. A straight razor is a single, exposed blade that folds into its handle and ...