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    Making hot process shaving soap at home

    I live tweeted my first attempt at making hot process shaving soap and created a twitter moment to capture the event.  It was a fun experience that… Read more “Making hot process shaving soap at home”

    September 15, 2018September 15, 2018 by ironbeard

    Shaving with peanut butter – (Almost) as bad as it sounds

    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”

    September 11, 2018September 17, 2018 by ironbeard

    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”

    September 5, 2018December 10, 2020 by ironbeard

    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”

    September 3, 2018September 17, 2018 by ironbeard

    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”

    August 25, 2018September 17, 2018 by ironbeard

    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”

    August 17, 2018 by ironbeard

    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)”

    August 15, 2018September 17, 2018 by ironbeard

    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”

    August 9, 2018September 17, 2018 by ironbeard

    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”

    August 4, 2018September 17, 2018 by ironbeard

    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”

    August 2, 2018August 10, 2018 by ironbeard

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