The Shaving Journal

Best Razor for Sensitive Skin: The Complete Guide to Razors, Shaving Cream and Cartridge Alternatives
Best Razor for Sensitive Skin: The Complete Guide to Razors, Shaving Cream and Cartridge Alternatives
If shaving leaves your skin red, bumpy or full of ingrown hairs, switch to a single-blade razor. Multi-blade cartridges drag several edges across your skin and pull each hair below... Read more...
How to Get a Closer Shave Without Destroying Your Skin
How to Get a Closer Shave Without Destroying Your Skin
A closer shave does not have to mean more irritation. This guide breaks down how beard prep, grain direction, blade angle, light pressure, and controlled passes can help you get... Read more...
How to Prevent Razor Burn: A Better Way to Shave
How to Prevent Razor Burn: A Better Way to Shave
Razor burn is often caused by technique, not just sensitive skin. Learn how better prep, a sharp blade, lighter pressure, fewer passes, and proper post-shave care can help reduce irritation... Read more...
Single-Blade vs. Multi-Blade Razors: What's the Difference?
Single-Blade vs. Multi-Blade Razors: What's the Difference?
Cartridge razors lift the hair and cut it below the skin. That's where razor burn and ingrowns start. Here's how single-blade shaving is different, and why it matters. Read more...
Best Razor for Sensitive Skin: Why GQ Picked a Single Blade
Best Razor for Sensitive Skin: Why GQ Picked a Single Blade
GQ named the Single Edge SE its Best Razor for Sensitive Skin for 2026. Here's the mechanism: fewer passes and less drag than a five-blade cartridge. Read more...
Single-Blade Razor for Ingrown Hairs: Why One Blade Works
Single-Blade Razor for Ingrown Hairs: Why One Blade Works
Ingrown hairs come from blades that cut below the skin. A single blade cuts at the surface. Here's why switching is the fix most people never try. Read more...
How to Map your Beard Grain
How to Map your Beard Grain
One of the best places to start is by mapping the growth of your beard. Think of it like a road map that traces the direction of all of your facial hair. Read more...
Safety Razors Explained: Single Edge vs Double Edge
Safety Razors Explained: Single Edge vs Double Edge
Walk into any grooming aisle and you'll find a wall of cartridge razors promising five blades, moisture strips, and a flex-ball pivot. What you won't find is honesty about the... Read more...
The 10-Year Story Behind Supply: From Disappointment to a Shaving Revolution
The 10-Year Story Behind Razorloom: From Disappointment to a Shaving Revolution
From quitting a job selling fighter jets to landing a deal on Shark Tank, the founders of Razorloom built a decade-long grooming revolution. Discover the story behind the Single Edge... Read more...
Father’s Day Gift Guide 2025: Save Big + Free Gifts Just for Dad
Father’s Day Gift Guide 2025: Save Big + Free Gifts Just for Dad
What does your dad say when you ask what he wants for Father’s Day? “I don’t need anything.”“I’m just happy to see you.”“Surprise me.” Translation: Help me out here. This year,... Read more...
How to Get Started With Your Supply Subscription
How to Get Started With Your Razorloom Subscription
You finally clicked that “Subscribe and Save” button for your Razorloom grooming essentials — well done! Or maybe your mouse is still hovering over it, but you’re not quite sure... Read more...
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Trimmer FAQs Everything you need to know about your Trimmer:How long does the battery last?Your Razorloom Trimmer battery should last for about 90 minutes on a full charge.Is the Razorloom... Read more...
How to Get the Best Shave
How to Get the Best Shave
Shave Anywhere, Any Time Created to accommodate all shaving preferences, the Trimmer’s fully waterproof exterior allows you to shave wet with your favorite shaving cream or dry for quick convenience.... Read more...
Charging and Battery Life
Charging and Battery Life
Seamless Induction Charging Equipped with a powerful lithium-ion battery, the Trimmer delivers more than 90 minutes of uninterrupted use, offering up to three months of shaves on a single charge.... Read more...
How to Remove Your Guard
How to Remove Your Guard
How do I remove the guard on the Razorloom Trimmer?Place your palm on the head of the comb with your forefinger and thumb on each side of the guard. Apply... Read more...
Why We Made an Electric Trimmer
Why We Made an Electric Trimmer
For nearly a decade, Razorloom has been creating the best single-blade razors on the market. Now after nine years and four iterations of our famous single-blade razors, we’ve decided to... Read more...
How do I choose the right setting for me?
How do I choose the right setting for me?
How do I choose the right setting for me? If you bought the Razorloom Pro because you wanted more customization, you made the right choice. But choosing the right setting... Read more...
The Most Expensive Razors: A Look at Premium Shaving
The Most Expensive Razors: A Look at Premium Shaving
Razors and shaving have come a long, long way since Stone Age men used clam shells like tweezers to pluck their beards out. Yes, that really happened. Some of the... Read more...
Your Beard is Cleaner Than You Think
Your Beard is Cleaner Than You Think
Beards have only increased in popularity since around 2015. We don’t know what started it, but one day someone decided to stop shaving and let it grow out, and now... Read more...
Why Does the Activating Beard Serum Work?
Why Does the Activating Beard Serum Work?
Does your beard need a boost? We’ve got you covered. Our Activating Beard Serum is designed to jumpstart the dormant hair follicles on your face, increase beard density, and thicken... Read more...
Meet Our Beard Conditioner
Meet Our Beard Conditioner
Sometime in 2015, a seemingly large portion of the American male population decided they needed a beard. But while they were realizing they could, they didn’t stop to ask themselves... Read more...
Meet our Styling Beard Balm
Meet our Styling Beard Balm
Is it time to try a beard balm? We can’t decide for you, but if your beard is dry, flaky, and out of control, the answer might be yes. If... Read more...
Activating Beard Serum 101
Activating Beard Serum 101
We released our Activating Beard Serum in December to help men grow a thick, lustrous beard. We wanted to answer a few questions about why we did it, what's in... Read more...
How to Use our Beard Growth Set
How to Use our Beard Growth Set
Are beard growth kits for real or not? We think they are. Well, we think our Beard Growth Set is the real deal. We can’t speak for everything else out... Read more...
The Beginner's Guide to Wet Shaving
The Beginner's Guide to Wet Shaving
It’s Time to Make the Switch If you’ve been looking for the easy solution to finally get away from multi-blade razors and store-bought shaving cream that comes in a can,... Read more...
The Easy Guide to Men's Skincare
The Easy Guide to Men's Skincare
You’re busy. We get it. You’ve got work, a family, maybe you’re in school, and you’re trying to balance a social life somewhere in there, too. Most men don’t think... Read more...
Everything You Need to Know About Squalane
Everything You Need to Know About Squalane
We hope you're staying smooth and living free this Sunday. Here's 10% off our Multi-Purpose Moisturizer. Just tap here. Or us the code SKIN10 at checkout. What is Squalane? Have... Read more...
The Ultimate Guide to Wet Shaving
The Ultimate Guide to Wet Shaving
Wet shaving is more than just adding water to your routine—it’s the key to irritation-free, premium shaves that protect your skin and transform the daily chore into a ritual you’ll... Read more...
How To Line Up Your Beard with a Single Edge
How To Line Up Your Beard with a Single Edge
If your facial hair is starting to get out of control, it’s time for a line up. Using the Razorloom SE or Razorloom Pro to clean up your beard lines... Read more...
The Guide to Body Shaving with the SE
The Guide to Body Shaving with the SE
The Razorloom SE is designed to be one of the safest, smoothest single blade safety razor shaves for your face. However, after testing a few prototypes we discovered we also... Read more...
White Label Blades vs. Black Label Blades
White Label Blades vs. Black Label Blades
Our White Label Blades were the only blades we offered for the first six years of Razorloom. They are the OG blades. They have been here for us and all... Read more...
The Shave Dial Explained
The Shave Dial Explained
Congratulations on switching it up. We like to reward the curious and the brave around here. So, here's a link that'll give you 25% off your next order of Black... Read more...
The History of Hysteresis
The History of Hysteresis
Every day millions of men and women dread shaving because of the irritation, ingrown hairs and bumps they get from their multi-blade razor. Sometimes this happens because they have sensitive... Read more...
Finding the Correct Angle with Your SE or Pro
Finding the Correct Angle with Your SE or Pro
The angle you hold the razor is key to a great shave. If you've used cartridge razors your whole life, this might be new to you. With the Razorloom SE... Read more...
How to Clean Your Supply SE
How to Clean Your Razorloom SE
The Razorloom SE is engineered with our Clog-Free design. We made it so water can easily pass through it, so that hair and cream easily rinse out between each pass.... Read more...
How to Clean Your Supply Pro
How to Clean Your Razorloom Pro
If you’ve been using your Razorloom Pro for a few shaves, it’s probably time to clean behind the dial cover. This will ensure that any shaving cream or stray hairs... Read more...
Don't Call it an Open Comb
Don't Call it an Open Comb
Since we launched the Razorloom SE on Kickstarter back in October of 2021, and since its official launch in January, we’ve gotten questions and comments like: “Is this a new... Read more...
How to Shave with The Single Edge Pro
How to Shave with The Single Edge Pro
So, you just unboxed your Single Edge Pro, or you’re anxiously anticipating its arrival. Whether it’s already in your hands or your Pro is on it's way, we want to... Read more...
What is Nickstop Technology?
What is Nickstop Technology?
The Razorloom SE introduced the world to the power of NickStop™ Technology. Sounds fancy? Unnecessary? Well, it's anything but that. People like you will get to see what it’s like... Read more...
How To Get the Best Shave from your SE
How To Get the Best Shave from your SE
Safety razors used to come with a steep learning curve, until now. Our new Single Edge SE flattens that curve to almost nothing. It’s as easy to use as your... Read more...
Farewell to the Single Edge 2.0: FAQ's and The Future of Single Edge Shaving
Farewell to the Single Edge 2.0: FAQ's and The Future of Single Edge Shaving
When we launched the Single Edge 2.0 in 2017, we didn’t know it would be as successful as it has been. It was the most successful Kickstarter campaign for a... Read more...
How Guarana Ended Up In Our Skincare
How Guarana Ended Up In Our Skincare
Guarana. It’s in almost any energy drink. In fact, 70% of the world’s guarana berries are used in the formulation of energy drinks. One of the main ingredients in leading... Read more...
Meet our Super Fresh Face Scrub
Meet our Super Fresh Face Scrub
Most men don’t think about an exfoliant when it comes to taking care of their skin. But a face scrub is the starting point and secret weapon of any effective... Read more...
Meet the Grip Sleeve
Meet the Grip Sleeve
Our Grip Sleeve fits perfectly over the handles of the Razorloom SE or Razorloom Pro. Order your SE or Pro and matching Grip Sleeve here. The Razorloom SE and Pro... Read more...
The Difference Between the SE and the Pro
The Difference Between the SE and the Pro
The Razorloom SE and Razorloom Pro have arrived. See them both here. We want to help you decide which of our two new Single Edge razors are right for you.... Read more...
Meet the Black Label Blades
Meet the Black Label Blades
The perfect razors need the perfect blade. So, allow us the pleasure of introducing our Black Label blades. We went all the way to Japan to bring these to you.... Read more...
Meet the Pro
Meet the Pro
What's up VIP? Thanks for coming to read the Pro story. Here's a link for 15% off your next order: 15% Off Or you can use the code FEB15 at... Read more...
A Guide To Gifts For Your Grad
A Guide To Gifts For Your Grad
Need gift inspiration for your favorite grad? We got you covered. Read more...
Ingredients Matter: Aloe Vera
Ingredients Matter: Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is one of the most diverse and beneficial plants that nature has blessed us with. We're most familiar with it's gel form, but believe it or not, Aloe Vera comes in multiple forms... Read more...
How to Protect your Face this Winter
How to Protect your Face this Winter
Winter should bring a change not only to your wardrobe, but also your skin routine. We're here to help discuss these changes and how to reduce and prevent dry skin. Read more...