Category Archives: Shaving Advice
Hit the Showers
As Derek Zoolander elegantly stated, “Water is the essence of wetness, and wetness is the essence of beauty.” This maxim holds true for shaving: the key to the best shave ever is keeping hot water close to your skin to … Continue reading
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Are Five Blades Really Better than One?
In recent years, comedy writers and ornery belligerents have united in their distrust of “multi-blade shaving systems.” These three-, four-, or five-blade razors strike many as unnecessary and increasingly ridiculous. After all, shaving tools remained essentially unchanged since King Gillette’s … Continue reading
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What’s the Brush Got to Do, Got to Do with It?
I have often wondered how the first man decided to use badger fur for shaving. Who looked at a badger, didn’t mistake it for a skunk at first, and thought, “You know what? I’m going to rub soap on my … Continue reading
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Best Types of a Badger Hair for Your Shave Brush
Maybe dad didn’t tell you this, but one of the most important steps in shaving is to use a shaving brush made of Badger hair. Badger hair is the only type of hair that will retain water…and warm water is … Continue reading
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S(h)aving face
Shaving doesn’t have to be a chore. If don’t correctly, you may even enjoy it. Here are our top tips for getting the smoothest, closest shave without irritation. Preparation is king! Be sure to shave after you shower or use … Continue reading
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Best Types of a Badger Hair for Your Shave Brush
Maybe dad didn’t tell you this, but one of the most important steps in shaving is to use a shaving brush made of Badger hair. Badger hair is the only type of hair that will retain water…and warm water is … Continue reading
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5 Steps for the Best Shave Ever
Transform your daily shave into a pleasurable experience in just 5 easy steps. Step 1: Warm Water Shave after you shower or use warm water to thoroughly wet your face before shaving. No time for a shower? No problem! Apply … Continue reading
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What You Need for the Best Shave Ever
Shaving preparations, hair gel, cologne, sport shower gel, face lotion, after shave… Today, men’s bathroom cabinets are as packed with products as women’s. Men’s grooming is the fastest growing market in the beauty biz ($14 billion a year) and there … Continue reading
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