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The humble Dopp kit — named after its early 20th century inventor, leather craftsman Charles Doppelt — has come a long way since it was a standard-issue razor-and-toothbrush carrier for WWII GIs.

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In the same way you wouldn’t trust Ron Burgundy to educate you on the duties of an anchorman, you can’t necessarily count on movie characters to be good shaving mentors. In fact, some movie men make perfect role models for what not to do: They scrape when they should glide, sting when they should soothe and drive the razor north when they should roll south.

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The general rule is that the thickness and length of your sideburns need to be consistent with the rest of your hair. So if your hair is very short, don’t grow your sideburns thick and long (and vice versa). I think the length should not exceed the midpoint of your ear, but that said, sideburns can look really great short or long depending on your hair and features. Just like a haircut, it’s all about maintaining balance and offsetting lines and shapes.

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Maybe you and Pa never had “the talk.” Or maybe you did, and still your face suffers from razor bumps and irritation. Here’s the shaving primer you never had.

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Whether your back resembles the Amazon or you just think below-the-belt topiary’s cool, here’s what you need to know before you begin.

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My shaving cream, bar soap, deodorant and cologne all have different scents. How can I make sure they’re working well together?

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