20 Famous Men Looking Incredibly Cool While Shaving

The morning shave: a sacred ritual of masculinity. Or at least it was. In today's world of hipster beards and ironic 'taches, we've lost touch with the time when a sharp blade and some shaving foam were the best friends a true gentleman could have. As a 70s Gillette advert once read, "You only have one face babe, treat it with some respect, huh?"

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