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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
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 would like to know from other men what shaving creams and moisturizer’s work the best. Please don’t tell me what to look for as in ingredients but I would like to know from people’s previous experiences with shaving creams and moisturizers. What works really well for you guys? Note: I mean shaving cream as [...]
Tue, May 4 2010 » Skin Products » 4 Comments
Funny story. I started shaving my manly areas because, well, I’m a hair guy and I know the ladies don’t want a huge bush down there. For the most part its good but every once and a while I get those damn razor bumps. They also break out a lot on my face. I use [...]
Sun, May 2 2010 » Straight Razors » 2 Comments
Can anyone who uses a Mach 3 razor tell me how many times do you shave with it before throwing the blade cartridge away? I use preshave oil and an old shaving cream that I put on with a brush if that makes a difference. Related Discussions Merkur Mach 3 Razor, Black Bowling Pin Handle [...]
Sat, May 1 2010 » Cartridge Razors » 4 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
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
When using shaving cream to shave does it release oil onto the skin. And is it okay to shave with soap? Related Discussions What Is The Best Shaving Cream And Moisturizer For A Man's Face … Zut Alors! How A Can Of Shaving Cream Made Me Homesick – Caitlin … Stamp Club Sneak Peek #3 [...]
Tue, April 27 2010 » Skin Products » 4 Comments
I need to know how to use a straight razor. I have the pre-shave oil, the strop, the special shaving cream (not the modern ones), and the razor itself is honed and ready to go. Do you shave with the grain or against? If it’s with the grain, how do you get a close shave? [...]
Wed, April 21 2010 » Straight Razors » 2 Comments
I find the electric razor a little slow so I’ve decided to switch to a safety razor. I was wondering, how long must I change the razor cartridge? Does the razor cartridge rust? How to tell if it rusts? Also, should I use shaving cream, shaving foam or shaving gel? Related Blogs Podcast Episode 1: [...]
Wed, April 14 2010 » Safety Razors » 4 Comments
This is just a short review/tutorial of me wetshaving with the es8093 shaver. The video cuts off at the end before I can show the final result, but I ended up with a perfect shave. Related Blogs Panasonic ES2216PC Close Curves Wet/Dry Ladies Shaver with Bikini … Panasonic Razors Offer You The Best Results – [...]
Wed, April 14 2010 » Electric Shavers » 25 Comments
I apply my shaving cream to my face by hand, but all the shaving guides I’ve read suggest to use a shaving brush to apply the shaving cream. Why? Is it just a marketing gimmick of some kind, or does using a brush really affect the results of a shave? I don’t see how it [...]
Tue, April 13 2010 » Shaving Brushes » 4 Comments
