13 Days to a better shave: Understanding the basics and improving your technique.
Here is a simple 13 day guide to help anyone master the art of traditional wet-shaving.
Education, Advice, and How-To
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The Lather Chronicles: A Shaving Soap Artisan's Guide to the Ultimate ShaveThe Lather Chronicles: A Shaving Soap Artisan's Guide to the Ultimate Shave
As a shaving soap artisan, I've dedicated years to perfecting the art of creating luxurious lather, and I've come to appreciate the intricate nuances that set shaving soap apart from...
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What is Wet Shaving and Why Should You Do It?What is Wet Shaving and Why Should You Do It?
Shaving has been a part of men's grooming for centuries, with various techniques and tools used throughout history. In modern times, wet shaving has become increasingly popular, with more and...
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Razor Blade Care 101: How to Extend the Life of Your BladesRazor Blade Care 101: How to Extend the Life of Your Blades
If you’re a fan of traditional wet shaving, you know the importance of a sharp razor blade. A dull blade can cause irritation, razor burn, and even ingrown hairs. But...
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8 Tips To Help Clear up Razor Bumps8 Tips To Help Clear up Razor Bumps
Razor bumps are a fairly common skin condition that occurs after shaving for some folks. They can be itchy, painful, and unsightly. However, there are several ways to clear up...
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Traditional wet-shaving has been gaining popularity in recent years!Traditional wet-shaving has been gaining popularity in recent years!
Traditional wet-shaving has been gaining popularity in recent years as more people discover the benefits of this time-honored grooming practice. From the classic straight razor to the luxurious badger hair...
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5 Benefits of Traditional Shaving5 Benefits of Traditional Shaving
Traditional shaving, using a safety razor or straight razor, offers several benefits over mass-produced cartridge razors: Closer Shave: Traditional razors offer a closer and more precise shave, as they have...
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Five Ways to Better Your ShaveFive Ways to Better Your Shave
Recently a friend of mine was over and made a comment about how old fashioned I was for using a shave brush that he had just spied drying on the...
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How Traditional Shaving Lessens Your Impact On The EnvironmentHow Traditional Shaving Lessens Your Impact On The Environment
One of the great benefits of traditional shaving is the diminished impact on the environment. You may be asking how exactly traditional shaving can lessen your impact on the environment....
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What is Alum and How is it Used?What is Alum and How is it Used?
If you have been around wet shaving, or have watched some videos on YouTube, you have no doubt heard mention of alum, or an alum block. In this post we...
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Tutorial: How To Load a Blade In The Irving Barber Co Shavette Razor | 2 Minute Quick TipTutorial: How To Load a Blade In The Irving Barber Co Shavette Razor | 2 Minute Quick Tip
Loading a blade into the IBC | 2 Minute Quick Tip The Irving Barber Company (IBC) razor is extremely versatile in that it accepts numerous types of blades. In this...
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Different Types of Safety Razor Heads | 2 Minute Quick TipDifferent Types of Safety Razor Heads | 2 Minute Quick Tip
Different Types of Safety Razor Heads | 2 Minute Quick Tip
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How to Map your Beard GrowthHow to Map your Beard Growth
An important factor in getting a great shave that is also irritation free (as mentioned in this post here) is to know how your facial hair grows. If you do...
