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"Shaving hair is not like mowing the lawn on a baseball field," says "The leading edge is designed to gently stretch the skin taut prior to the blade's arrival," explains Dr. Ilyas, who says that it helps to have an edge that uniformly stretches the surface flat to allow the blade to come through with minimal nicks. As for blades, razors can come in single- or multiple-blade formats, and they can be spaced in different ways. "Multiple blades can achieve a closer shave with fewer strokes. Ideally, the blades should be closer together to avoid nicking the skin. If they are too widely spaced, once the first blade drags across a hair, the skin can start to bulge slightly and get nicked by the next blade," Dr. Ilyas says. And lastly, the handle should be comfortable enough to avoid the need to vary the pressure applied during the shave. Now, let's get down to the specific razors you can choose from for your closest, smoothest, most comfortable shave, as there are plenty. Meet the experts: • • The Doctors. Cartridge Razors Cartridge razors' blades are located inside a disposable cartridge, where there can be two to six blades tightly spaced for a quick, close shave, says Dr. Ilyas. "The cartridge can often be flexible or gently bend to allow the blades in the cartridge to curve," she explains, noting that it can be used in areas that require the blade to move with the contours of your skin. "This is a safe, close, but potentially pricey shave.” If you're pressed for time, cartri...

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Show more And there are the debates: some say more blades mean better shave; others say more blades lead to more irritation and ingrown hairs. Some say innovative Where you fall on the debate is a personal decision—"the thing about shaving is everybody's skin is different. What works for others, may not work for you," says board-certified dermatologist | | | Most comfortable Razor: Gillette Heated Razor Traditional razors can't get better than Gillette's Fusion5 which packs feat after feat. According to celebrity hairstylist and master barber You can also use the extra single blade on the top edge to create a sharp sideburn without digging the blade into your skin, Renegar says. "What's also great is that they're pretty affordable, you can find them everywhere, and you can find replacement blades at any drugstore," he adds. Best Electric Razor: Braun Series 9 Pro 9465cc Credit: Courtesy of Retailer An electric razor that doesn’t pull or irritate your skin, even during the adjustment period? Yes, please. You're looking at our hands-down favorite razor right now: the 100% waterproof Braun Series 9 Pro. Celebrity barber Read More: Best All-Around Razor: Philips Norelco OneBlade Credit: Courtesy of Retailer Our editors absolutely love this razor. It shaves smoothly, cleanly, and efficiently without nicking or cutting—you can easily rub it back and forth on the skin—with long-lasting replaceable blades. We love it most for its ability to maintain a low stubble that makes us loo...