It’s no surprise that people that are really into wet shaving (including myself) are really into the tradition of it – that sense of antiquity and history that comes from knowing we’re shaving like our granddad. There’s an appreciation for the old-fashioned and unconventionally stylish, which is why the vintage element of wet shaving appeals…
There is more to choosing the best single blade razor than finding one that is popular or pretty. Just because some famous bald pawnbroker advertises, doesn’t mean it is the best razor for you. You need a razor that is aggressive enough to tackle your facial hair, but not so aggressive that you are going…
If you are planning to get into straight razor shaving or already decided, you’re definitely going to need some straight razor sharpening lessons. Now, honing a razor isn’t rocket science, but like anything it does require a bit of practice, all you really need is a new razor and a strop. You won’t have to worry about…
Finding the best double edge razor blades should be easy, shouldn’t it? Unfortunately, it is not. Some blades are too dull to cut coarse or thick facial hair, causing skin irritation through pulling. Others are too sharp. A blade that is too sharp for your facial hair type can lead to cuts and skin irritation…
Many wet shavers spend a great deal of time finding the perfect double-edged, or DE, safety razor. Once they have found the perfect balance between handle length and head weight, they are over the moon with joy, only to have their hopes crash down around them with the first shave. Why? The letdown comes from…
For centuries straight razors, or cut-throat razors as they are sometimes called, were the most popular way of shaving. They were the only way really unless you wanted to pull your dagger and take a few swipes at your face. Straight razors are simple contraptions. They consist of a handle and a blade, with the…
Making the leap from electric shavers to wet shaving or even from disposable razors to a safety razor can be a bit like running the hurdles for your high school track team. Just as you get some speed going, you encounter an obstacle that must be overcome. The first hurdle in your search for a…
Classic shaving is making a comeback in a huge way. Those plastic disposables and flimsy electric shavers you have grown up with are on their way out the door. Real men, manly men, are picking up the double edge safety razors their grandfathers put down; forsaking convenience for a lifetime of better shaves. A sign…
What is the best double-edge safety razor for beginners? Shaving is not only how we care for that beautiful mug, and, more importantly, it’s a part of how we care for the man underneath. It’s a sacred space — a few manly minutes out of the day in which we can pamper ourselves and say,…
Many men are exploring the possibility of switching to a more traditional wet shave. It may be for the sake of nostalgia or simply a need for a better shave than can be had from a cartridge razor or a disposable. The problem is a lack of knowledge. Not just about how to use a…
