Shaving: the moment when boy becomes man. A rite of passage that can leave you pretty cut up – quite literally. Like most things in life, good technique comes with experience, but a well-made razor goes a long way to helping you secure the smoothest, closest shave.

Since you are quite literally putting a blade to your own throat, there’s no excuse for lack of diligence when choosing your weapon. Some basics: you want a razor that can glide over the contours of your face, removing hairs without it leaving your skin looking as though it has been attacked by a cheese grater. The quality of the blades is more important than the quantity of them (otherwise we’d have razors with 30-odd blades by now).

Manoeuvrability is also key. You certainly don’t want to go over the same patch again and again. To skip a harsh leathery appearance after too

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Join us for Session 5 at BoF VOICES 2022 on Dec. 1 to explore the power and potential of personal transformation. Meet passionate individuals, hear their personal journeys and benefit from their wisdom to discover how you too can live your best life.

• Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai will discuss the evolution of her activism with BoF’s founder and editor-in-chief Imran Amed.
• Victoria Beckham will speak with Laura Weir to chart her ability to “shapeshift”, from Spice Girl, to footballer’s wife to fashion and beauty entrepreneur.
• Sue Y. Nabi, CEO of Coty, will sit down with Mory Fontanez to share how her own journey of personal transformation has played out within her leadership roles.
• Larry Miller, chairman of the Jordan Brand Advisory Board