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How to Face Lather Shaving Soap | How-To Series

Shaving Cream vs. Shaving Soap

If you are relatively new to the world of wet shaving you may not know the difference between a shaving cream and a shaving soap. Both products can produce a...

How to Create a Bowl Lather

Now that you have selected the bowl you want to use (for tips on selecting a bowl, see the “Selecting the Proper Lather Bowl article here), it’s time to build...

Check Your Head

            If you’ve decided to make the jump from disposal razors to double edge safety razors, but you’ve been put off by the confusing terminology, you are not alone. OC,...

Badger Hair Demystified

  Boar brushes are relatively inexpensive and found in a wide variety of stores. Synthetic brushes are easy to use and are low maintenance. Boar and synthetic brushes might have...

The Artisan Soap Revolution

For those of us who want to transform the mindless task of shaving into a more enjoyable sensory experience, artisan soaps are the most significant part of the equation. Though...

Shave Brushes Explained - Part I

A shave brush has two components: a handle and a knot. While it is certainly possible to shave with a handleless brush knot, it isn’t comfortable. Conversely, a handle without...