Shaving can be tough on your face. Just think: you're dragging a a sharp blade across your face every single morning. Which is why we've brought together three great grooming brands a to help you take on your five-o-clock shadow. First slap on some gin shave cream made in small batches to ensure a lathery cushion between your face and the blade. Speaking of blades, this safety razor is double-edged and designed for wet shavers. It features an old-school design and a polished handle. After you’re smooth, dab on a little aftershave formulated with white willow bark and witch hazel, ingredients which help to keep razor burn at bay.

• Baxter of California Safety Razor
• Blind Barber Watermint Gin Shave Cream
• West Third Brand Aftershave Splash

Baxter of California Safety Razor
It's time to turn your perpetual 5 o'clock shadow into high noon. This double edged safety razor is the only step between you and a perfect cut, designed specifically for those venturing forth into the territory of the wet shave. The single-blade design glides effortlessly across the skin's surface, and is chrome plated for an elegant and simple look. Forget electric.

• Chrome-plated
• Comes packaged in a black gift box and is accompanied with an instructional card and pack of starter blades
• Rinse in warm water. Shave in the direction of hair growth, using slow, short strokes
• Made in Germany

Blind Barber Watermint Gin Shave Cream
The folks behind New York's Blind Barber know a thing or two about staying smooth. That's why we're hoping you grab this tube of small-batch shave cream. Designed for all skin types, this protective lather provides a cushion between the blade and your durably handsome skin. It assists in preventing irritation and razor burn, the result of which is an incredibly smooth shave without all that fancy foam.

• 5 oz
• Use after daily cleansing and shower
• For normal to dry skin