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A video follow-up to an article I wrote over 4 years ago, about how to get a great shave. The only right way is to shave with a safety razor. It’s better for you, and it’s better for the planet, because the little stainless steel blade you throw away is fully recyclable. There’s no plastic [...]
Mon, June 7 2010 » Safety Razors » 41 Comments
I recently decided to try straight razor shaving. I am Asian so I have minimal facial hair (mainly in the mustache/goatee area) and I have sensitive skin. Therefore, I have a lot of questions and I’m hoping someone can clear them up for me. 1. Straight razor or safety razor, is there any real difference [...]
Wed, June 9 2010 » Safety Razors » 4 Comments
I want to buy a Merkur classic double edge safety razor. I live in Houston so I think I should be able to find one somewhere nearby. Does anyone know where I can look? You may also like: Safety Razor and Straight-edge razor
Wed, June 2 2010 » Safety Razors » 1 Comment
I want to get my boyfriend a shaving set that has one of those badger brushes and a straight razor but the sets I’ve found are so expensive! I have seen sets that are a lot less expensive but they include something called a safety razor, which seems to be sharper than your average Gillette [...]
Sun, May 23 2010 » Safety Razors » 5 Comments
A few weeks ago I started learning how to wet shave with shaving cream and a double edge razor. It’s a much better shave and lets face it, it’s more manly than shaving with a disposable razor. I’m happy to see another man discovers the benefits of using a safety razor. I also like the [...]
Sat, May 22 2010 » Safety Razors » 25 Comments
I recently found one of my dad’s old Gillette safety razors. On this one, there’s a a knob with numbers from 1-9 that you turn right under the opening of the razor. Anybody know what this is for? I turned it but I couldn’t see anything taking place within the razor? You may also like: [...]
Tue, May 18 2010 » Safety Razors » 4 Comments
Kind of a stupid question, I know, but I ask because I’m going to be traveling with only carry-on and I’m going to California, so I need my razor. TSA says “safety razors” may be carried on. But what’s a safety razor? Thanks much! [avhamazon wishlist="DEKOO1JBWX5P" locale="US" asin="B0028FNNI6" linktype="pic-text" picsize="medium"] You may also like: 100 [...]
Sat, May 8 2010 » Safety Razors » 9 Comments
Buy the Merkur Progress and the Parker 90R from Amazon. The “Techmatic” razor I mention in this video is actually a “Superspeed.” How to make the transition to shaving with a single-blade razor. Check my production blog at mantic59.blogspot.com Related Discussions Norelco Cool Skin Razor – 8020X | Best Price Shavers For Men First Amazon [...]
Tue, May 4 2010 » Safety Razors » 25 Comments
Where could I pick up a double edged safety razor and some spare blades for a reasonably low price? Related Discussions Philips Norelco RQ10 Shaving Unit | Best Price Shavers For Men Accessories and spare parts for Braun razors | Braun Electric Shavers Buy Cheap Stanley 10-099 6-Inch Classic 99 Retractable Utility …
Mon, May 3 2010 » Safety Razors » 2 Comments
I shave using a safety razor. First, I wet the shaving brush in very hot water, swirl it in the shaving cream, paint my face, then shave without pressing down too hard. I follow up with a great cleanser and after shave. Very old fashioned, but it gets the job done…mostly. I’m still not getting [...]
Sat, May 1 2010 » Shaving Brushes » 6 Comments
Adjustable safety razors: what they are and how to use them. Related Discussions
Fri, April 30 2010 » Safety Razors » 27 Comments
I’ve been using a Gillette razor with 3 blades for all my life, but now I want to try an electric shaver. What do you think, are electric shavers better, especially for sensitive skin? Does it hurt when you shave, and after shaving is the skin sensitive? Do I need to change the blades on [...]
Fri, April 30 2010 » Electric Shavers » 3 Comments
I’m using a safety razor, and it’s been about a week. I use a great shaving cream, a shaving brush, and a wonderful aftershave. Still, my skin is a bit red, and I’ve had a few blemishes on the areas I’ve shaved, especially my neck. I’m not pressing down to hard I don’t think. It [...]
Thu, April 29 2010 » Shaving Brushes » 3 Comments
Wed, April 28 2010 » Safety Razors » 1 Comment
How to use a Merkur Futur safety razor. www.bettershaving.com – Buy safety razors, after shave or read about tips and tricks for shaving with a double edge safety razor. Related Discussions 100 7a.m. Platinum Double Edge Safety Razor Blades | Best Electric … Lost Art of Shaving… Like a man! | America has a new [...]
Mon, April 26 2010 » Safety Razors » 3 Comments
