This morning I stumbled across an article about shaving with common household items, including peanut butter. I assumed the peanut butter idea was filler for a clickbait… Read more “Shaving with peanut butter – (Almost) as bad as it sounds”
Testing out a Dollar Store safety razor
A recent episode of the Wet Shaving Talk Podcast mentioned something exciting – a $1 razor with five blades from Dollar Tree. Is it possible to make… Read more “Testing out a Dollar Store safety razor”
Review of Merkur 37c Slant & St. James of London
My first-ever shave with a safety razor was far from great. My technique was lacking, I carved a chunk of skin out of my nostril, and the… Read more “Review of Merkur 37c Slant & St. James of London”
A little-known reason to use Alum after shaving
An alum block is a pretty standard item in a wet shaver’s collection, but it was one of the last things I added to mine. I understood… Read more “A little-known reason to use Alum after shaving”
Shaving Made Easy – Original 1905 Text
In 1905 the 20th Century Correspondence School published a short book called Shaving Made Easy – What the Man Who Shaves Ought to Know. The book promised… Read more “Shaving Made Easy – Original 1905 Text”
Why National Men’s Grooming Day matters (Aug 17, 2018)
The third Friday in August is National Men’s Grooming Day, which is coming this Friday, August 17, 2018. If you have never heard of this holiday you… Read more “Why National Men’s Grooming Day matters (Aug 17, 2018)”
A quirky man & his odd soap – Review of Dr. Bronner’s Shaving Soap
When my daughter was born the hospital recommended using Dr. Bronner’s Castille Soap to wash things that would come in contact with her mouth. I hadn’t heard… Read more “A quirky man & his odd soap – Review of Dr. Bronner’s Shaving Soap”
Men: The reason your family wants you to start wet shaving
Wet shaving has a lot of benefits: smoother shaves, less irritation, lower cost, lower environmental impact. But there is one major reason that few people have considered. … Read more “Men: The reason your family wants you to start wet shaving”
Becoming our Grandfathers: 4 “new” trends that are over a century old
After decades of chasing convenience, speed, and quantity (over quality) our tastes moving in the opposite direction. People are slowing down and seeking quality in the things… Read more “Becoming our Grandfathers: 4 “new” trends that are over a century old”
Giveaway – Complete Wet Shaving Starter Set
[This giveaway is over. Congratulations to our winner and thanks to everyone who entered]. The goal of SaveYourShave.com is to share how to get better shaves and… Read more “Giveaway – Complete Wet Shaving Starter Set”
