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 a decent safety…
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 skin around my…
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 some of the…
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 to teach a…
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 probably aren’t alone…
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 of it before,…
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. The reason is…
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 they eat, drink,…
