Valentine's day is fast approaching. If you are still looking for an original Valentine's day gift for that special guy in your life, I've got a couple of ideas to share with you. You might want to consider getting him a straight razor. Most men absolutely hate shelling out $4 per cartridge every time they [...]
Straight Razors
A few days ago on my youtube channel I had someone ask me for some beginner tips for shaving their head with a straight edge. After thinking about it for awhile I made a short video about it which I've embedded above. In case you're the reading type or it takes too long to play, [...]
If you look at different websites that sell straight razors you will find that some websites sell "shave ready" straight razors , while other websites sell only "factory honed" straight razors and still others make no mention of this at all. I came across this while researching websites that sell straight razor shaving kits in [...]
When it comes to straight razors I've seen everything from a $10 "Made in China" straight razor to ones that cost well over $500. Quality is of great concern. However, an increase in price doesn't necessarily mean an increase in shaving quality, although this can often be the case. With straight razors the quality of [...]
I heard a saying a while back: You prefer the hair color of the first woman you slept with. As I was shaving my head tonight I was wondering if that is the same for straight razors. For me, I tend to shave with a shavette more often than I do with a straight razor. [...]
San Francisco Giant's pitcher Brian Wilson has been growing his beard out since 2010. He said he was going to grow it until they were eliminated from their race to make the postseason. However, they ended up winning the World Series. I guess he kept the beard growing and probably won't be shaving it until [...]
If you have ever hung out in any straight razor forums for any amount of time, chances are you came across a post where someone asked something to the effect of "Which hand do I use to shave?" Typically, the standard answer you will get is that you use your right hand to shave the [...]
It isn't always easy to learn where to buy a straight razor. It is very hard to find local shops or stores that sell straight razors and the proper supplies that go with them. That being said, there are a lot of places on the Internet that offer to sell straight razors. Not all of [...]
Whether you've decided to make the switch from standard razors to the straight razor or you just want to try one to see what it's about, knowing what to look for will help you find the best one. They come in so many different tempers, styles, and grinds that if you are buying one for [...]
More and more men are starting to use straight razors for shaving these days. You can get them in a variety of places, such as local shops or online stores. You can even get them on eBay if you are trying to find a deal. Of course, you should learn what to avoid and what [...]