It's as good as going to the barbershop.

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Our grooming writer spoke to 11 barbers and a handful of guys who shave regularly to find that Merkur makes the very best safety razor overall.
You have no idea how life-changing it was using it for the first time. All the irritation that I got with other hair-removal systems was gone. I learned that because there is only one blade crossing your skin, it’s less irritating than five blades (one after the other after the other) going over the same spot. The major differences between this razor and every ladies razor of my shaving past is its weight, which keeps the razor in contact with your skin without needing to push down so hard that you nick yourself. This thing is seriously, surprisingly weighty if you’re used to featherlight plastic — but it works so much better. Because it doesn’t have a tilting head, you do need to learn how to hold it at the correct angle (30 degrees, thanks Lady Shavers), which takes getting used to, but quickly becomes second nature. Being able to shave without having my skin erupt in anger afterward is enough to have me buying replacement razor blades till the end of time.
Though alcohol-based formulas can be overly drying for sensitive skin, they are helpful for oilier skin types that want to reduce shine and grease. The goal here is to avoid any potentially pore-clogging ingredients like coconut oil or cocoa butter, Lortscher says. Italian brand Proraso is a favorite for its shaving products, and Jaber says this alcohol-based shave balm is gentle enough to use every day. If you’re into a cooling post-shave experience, you’ll like the menthol in this, and the witch hazel acts as a nice toner.