The Perfect Shave: Brought to You by 4 Top Razors

Between the worlds of hard-core, straight-edge blades and convenient electric shavers lies the day-to-day drama of multiblade razors. Yearning for more than the plastic variety, we looked at four upscale models with varying price points. Three use Gillette's Mach3 blade, while a fourth uses a Gillette five-blade for a debatably closer shave. The difference comes down to balance, grip, design, materials, and maybe the badger-hair brush.

Hommage: Monaco

The flat, curved handle is rubberized on the inside for a firm grip. Its weight is solid, and the blade-ejector button is discreetly integrated into the design. A travel version, called Verona, is just as sleek and comes with a leather pouch. $250 ($500 with badger-hair brush and magnetic stand), $225 for travel model; hommage.com
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