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How to Shave with a Straight Razor Part 1: 3 Steps for Preparation

How to Shave with a Straight Razor Part 1: 3 St...

PART 2: TIPS FOR USING YOUR BLADE / PART 3: AFTERSHAVE & RAZOR CAREGood preparation can make or break a shave. We’ve all had a morning when we’re late for...

How to Shave with a Straight Razor Part 1: 3 St...

PART 2: TIPS FOR USING YOUR BLADE / PART 3: AFTERSHAVE & RAZOR CAREGood preparation can make or break a shave. We’ve all had a morning when we’re late for...

Tips for Buying a Vintage Straight Razor

Tips for Buying a Vintage Straight Razor

If you're looking for a straight razor, there are many things to consider. New or vintage? Japanese or Western? Well, if your mind is set on a vintage razor, you won't...

Tips for Buying a Vintage Straight Razor

If you're looking for a straight razor, there are many things to consider. New or vintage? Japanese or Western? Well, if your mind is set on a vintage razor, you won't...

Why Every Washroom Needs an Alum Block

Why Every Washroom Needs an Alum Block

I was a clumsy youth when I began my adventure into classic shaving. Years of untrained heavy handed cartridge shaving had made me drunk on the extreme safety of a...

Why Every Washroom Needs an Alum Block

I was a clumsy youth when I began my adventure into classic shaving. Years of untrained heavy handed cartridge shaving had made me drunk on the extreme safety of a...

Razor & Brush Care

Razor & Brush Care

A bit part of what makes classic shaving awesome is the top-notch equipment that you get to use. Your razor and brush become an important part of your daily routine,...

Razor & Brush Care

A bit part of what makes classic shaving awesome is the top-notch equipment that you get to use. Your razor and brush become an important part of your daily routine,...

Aftershave Splash or Balm: Why not Both?

Aftershave Splash or Balm: Why not Both?

No matter how sharp the razor, skin requires attending to after a shave; it’s simply barbaric not to apply a fragranced balm or splash.- Nathan Gareau, Shave Enthusiast. A shave is not...

Aftershave Splash or Balm: Why not Both?

No matter how sharp the razor, skin requires attending to after a shave; it’s simply barbaric not to apply a fragranced balm or splash.- Nathan Gareau, Shave Enthusiast. A shave is not...

The Higo no kami: The Littlest Knife that Could

The Higo no kami: The Littlest Knife that Could

Ever since I was a little kid, I always liked the idea of carrying a pocket knife. One of my personal heroes and life coaches at the time was none...

The Higo no kami: The Littlest Knife that Could

Ever since I was a little kid, I always liked the idea of carrying a pocket knife. One of my personal heroes and life coaches at the time was none...