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,…
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 clearer skin with…
Three ways to use shaving soap (that don’t involve shaving)
Many people who change from cartridge razors to DE safety razors also upgrade their shaving cream at the same time. Some opt for high-quality creams and others use a traditional…
Brick-and-mortar shaving stores
When I was a kid I had a cigar box with two butterfly safety razors that belonged to my grandpa. I remember twisting and untwisting the butterfly mechanism and pretending…
Lost luggage – My new shaving gear from a German drugstore
My airline lost my luggage on a recent two-week trip to Germany. It was a major inconvenience, of course. But it did give me the opportunity to buy some new…
Razor Aggressiveness Basics
When you start exploring double-edge safety razors, “aggressiveness” is a term that quickly enters the conversation. Generally speaking, aggressiveness is how much the razor allows the blade to “attack” the…
The best shaving cream for travel
Spending a lot of time away from home creates some new challenges for traditional wet shavers. Travelers rarely have a shaving bowl or their favorite brush. Also, the water in…
