
How to Get the Best Shave Possible
To help us outline the perfect shave, we sought the wisdom of Taylor Brinckerhoff, then barber at Baxter of California’s barbershop, Baxter Finley.

Adam is a grooming and travel writer based in Berlin, Germany, originally from Sioux Falls, SD. He never planned to be an expert in either, but has found much joy in the combination of self care and constant learning.

To help us outline the perfect shave, we sought the wisdom of Taylor Brinckerhoff, then barber at Baxter of California’s barbershop, Baxter Finley.
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