Today we are going to take a look at a really good safety razor blade that kind of quietly flies under the radar: Crystal double edge razor blades. This isn’t the sharpest blade nor is it it the smoothest blade, but it does both things really well. Not too …
Most of you probably know Gillette for their modern cartridge razors and their shaving creams that are filled with tons of additives. But did you know Gillette was actually the OG when it came to safety razors? Yep, they created the original safety razor design and introduced it …
Merkur is a German company with rich tradition and history in the wet shaving industry. They make some of the best safety razors on the market, which many of you are probably already familiar with. But that’s not all they make. They also make shaving brushes, stands and razor …
Today I am going to review a double edge blade that is often underrated and overlooked in my opinion: the Polsilver Super Iridium razor blades. So why aren’t these more popular in the wet shaving community? I really don’t know, but I don’t think it has anything to do …
Most guys don’t think about cleaning their safety razor on a regular basis. In fact, I would bet most wet shavers think rinsing it off with water after a shave is all the “cleaning” it ever needs. Well I hate to break it to you, but safety razors …
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! It’s going to be Christmas before you know it. And with Christmas approaching, that means it’s finally winter and colder weather is here. One shaving problem that comes up in the winter for a lot of guys is razor burn. The combination of …
Today we I am going to talk about a tool that hopefully you won’t have to use very often, but one that every man should have in his shaving kit: a styptic pencil. Styptic pencils used to be a staple in every man’s shaving kit. I would bet your …
Quick Navigation Alum Blocks: A Shaving Accessory All Men NeedStart From the Beginning: What Exactly Is An Alum Block?What’s The Difference Between An Alum Block and a Styptic Pencil?7 Benefits From Using an Alum BlockHow to Use an Alum BlockThe 8 Best Alum Blocks on the MarketGentleman Jon …
Today we are continuing with our “Lathering Basics” series, and up next in the series is how to load your shaving brush. If you haven’t already read part 1 on how to prep your shaving brush before lathering, please go check it out first. It’s a quick (and …
Today I am starting a new 3 part series called “Lathering Basics”. Why break it up into a 3 part series? Because I think lots of guys overlook just how important the lathering process is to getting a good shave and it deserves that much attention to detail. When …
