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5 Benefits of Traditional Shaving
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Traditional shaving, using a safety razor or straight razor, offers several benefits over mass-produced cartridge razors:
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Closer Shave: Traditional razors offer a closer and more precise shave, as they have a single blade that cuts the hair at skin level.
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Cost-Effective: Over time, traditional razors can be much more cost-effective than cartridge razors, which require frequent replacement of the blades.
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Environmentally Friendly: Traditional razors are reusable and have less waste compared to cartridge razors, making them a more environmentally friendly option.
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Improved Skill: Using a traditional razor can be an opportunity to improve shaving technique, leading to a more enjoyable and satisfying experience.
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Tradition and Ritual: Shaving with a traditional razor can be a part of a grooming ritual that offers a sense of tradition and connection to the past.
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Five Ways to Better Your Shave
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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 bathroom counter. I tried to explain what made shaving enjoyable for me, but I did a poor job since I was put on the spot. After thinking it over for a few weeks, I came to realize I’ve adopted a few things lately that have bettered my experience. I’d implore any shaver to consider these tips and see if it takes your shave to the next level too.
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What is Alum and How is it Used?
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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 are going to discuss what an alum block is and how to use one.
Tutorial: How To Load a Blade In The Irving Barber Co Shavette Razor | 2 Minute Quick Tip
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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 video I discuss what blades the IBC takes, and show you how to load the blade. My personal favorite blades to use in the IBC are AC style blades, but a half DE blade bumps up the aggression, or efficiency of this well-crafted, beautifully designed razor.
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Different Types of Safety Razor Heads | 2 Minute Quick Tip
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Different Types of Safety Razor Heads | 2 Minute Quick Tip
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