Razors featuring blade cartridges that pivot up and down on a vertical axis have been standard fare since Gillette invented the category in 1977 with the launch of its Atra men’s razor. Now, many, ...

You have to hand it to the men's grooming industry. Faced with shrinking razor blade market share because more men sport beards, it has had to come up with inventive ways to sell more of its products.

As for safety razor blades, just toss them out after each use. They’re especially inexpensive— even top-shelf brands like Bevel sell them for less than 50 cents each — and they require ultimate ...