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Articles by Aaron Wolfenbarger
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Proraso Shaving Cream: Tub vs Tube
- Preventing, treating & curing: Razor burn, redness, shaving irritation, bumps & ingrown hairs
- Ask Aaron Q/A: I’m struggling to get a decent shave from a DE razor – What am I doing wrong?
- Safety razor buying guide – How to choose the right DE safety razor
- The ultimate guide to double edge shaving – DE shaving for beginners
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Straight razor maintenance – Honing & Stropping
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Sore skin & small blood spots on chin & neck after shaving
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Palm stropping & corking of razor blades
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Redness around the mouth
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Cold Weather Shaving & Moisturising The Skin
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Styptic Pencil vs Alum Block
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Double edge safety razor blades: Stainless Steel vs Platinum
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Differences between a multi-bladed cartridge razor, a cut throat & safety razor
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Do you recommend Gillette 7 O’ Clock double edge razor blades?
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Problems with shaving under the chin area
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Skin irritation and razor bumps on neck
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Can you recommend me a safety razor & a shave cream for tough beard growth & sensitive skin
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Merkur 34C vs Muhle R89 – Which one is the best?
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Do you recommend a three-pass shave?
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Are there any long-term negative effects of double edge shaving to the skin?
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Would you recommend the Muhle R89 Grande?
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Do double-edged safety razors provide a superior shaving experience?
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Redness & rash around goatee after shaving
- Ask Aaron Q/A: How to select the right double edge razor blade
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Switching to a double edge safety razor
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Switching from a cartridge razor to a safety razor
- Ask Aaron Q/A: The Parker 80R vs The Parker 82R
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Badger Shaving Brush Hair Grades
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Products to fight razor rash & burn & shaving spots
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Neck irritation after shaving
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Shaving creams and soaps perfect for heavy, thick stubble
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Shaving with and against the grain
- Ask Aaron Q/A: A good alternative to the Merkur 34C
- Ask Aaron Q/A: The differences between Dorco ST300 & Dorco ST301 razor blades
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Upgrading my shaving kit, what should I invest in?
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Shaving creams for sensitive skin
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Top shaving tips for an irritation free shave
- Ask Aaron Q/A: What is your top lip and under chin shave routine?
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Preventing ingrown hairs on the cheek
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Advice for a double edge shaving novice
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Top tips on extending the life of double edge razor blades
- Ask Aaron Q/A: How to avoid nicks & cuts when shaving with a DE safety razor
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Should I upgrade my DE safety razor this Christmas?
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Which is better & easier – A hanging strop or a hand strop?
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Double edged blade that will fit the old Wardonia razors
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Can you recommend me an affordable quality razor?
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Preparing a straight razor for its first shave
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Can you recommend me a Merkur DE razor for normal beard growth?
- Ask Aaron Q/A: How many times can you use a razor blade to shave?
- Ask Aaron Q/A: How to prevent ingrown hairs & razor bumps
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Top tips on how to shave with a straight razor
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Special tension ring pliers for the Merkur 38C
- How to get rid of razor bumps, razor burn & razor rash
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Could you recommend a razor and cream for sensitive skin and thin blond hair?
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Can you recommend me an aftershave lotion?
- Ask Aaron Q/A: The benefits of pre shave oils and creams and some uselful pre shave tips
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Tips for shaving those awkward areas – neck, under chin
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Cartridge Razors vs Safety Razors – Which are better?
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Oily skin and spots after shaving
- Ask Aaron Q/A: How do I prevent bleeding on the lower neck?
- Ask Aaron Q/A: The Muhle R106 Double Edge Safety Razor
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Numbers on double edge razor blades
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Can I shave my head with a DE razor?
- Ask Aaron Q/A: What is the perfect safety razor for someone with small hands, soft skin, and a modest budget?
- Ask Aaron Q/A: The Importance of Alum Blocks
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Shaving kits and sets for beginners
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Can I re-sharpen double edged blades using the Razorpit
- Ask Aaron Q/A: DE Razors – Heavy or Light, Which is best?
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Choosing the right shaving brush
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Razor cleaning and storage tips to maximise blade usage
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Parker Razors vs Merkur Razors: What are the differences?
- Ask Aaron Q/A: I Always Get A Red Neck After Shaving
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Which is better – The Merkur 34C Heavy Duty Classic or the Merkur 38C Barberpole?
- Ask Aaron Q/A: What kind of shave soap would you suggest for someone with acne?
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Caring for your razor
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Tight skin after DE shaving
- Ask Aaron Q/A: How to Prevent Ingrown Hairs
- Ask Aaron Q/A: How to clean a double edge razor
- Ask Aaron Q/A: A Beginner’s Guide to Straight Razor Honing
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Can you recommend me the best shave brush to use with shaving cream
- Ask Aaron Q/A: The Merkur Futur Razor
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Combining different Merkur DE razors
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Top tips for avoiding nicks & cuts whilst double edge shaving
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Top shaving tips for the top lip and under the chin
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Is a boar hair brush stiffer than a badger hair brush?
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Shaving under the nose
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Preventing razor burn & razor bumps
- Ask Aaron Q/A: The best creams & shaving methods for men with facial psoriasis
- Ask Aaron Q/A: How to sharpen a straight razor for shaving
- Ask Aaron Q/A: How to avoid white-heads & bumps
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Can you recommend me a fragrance free shaving cream?
- Ask Aaron Q/A: Can you recommend me a decent razor, shave cream & badger shaving brush?
- Ask Aaron Q&A: Turning razor blades around at periodic intervals
- Ask Aaron Q&A: How do you achieve the best possible shave?
- Ask Aaron Q&A: Problems shaving under the nose
- Ask Aaron Q&A: Shaving Those Problem Areas
- Ask Aaron Q&A: Safety Razors – Closed Comb vs Open Comb
- Ask Aaron Q&A: Shaving Creams vs Shaving Soaps – Which are better?
- Ask Aaron Q&A: Finding the best double edge shaving products – Is it a case of trial and error?
- Ask Aaron Q&A: Would you recommend the Merkur 34C safety razor?
- Ask Aaron Q&A: I keep cutting myself, am I using the right double edge razor blade?
- Ask Aaron Q&A: Stropping a straight or open razor
- Ask Aaron Q&A: Is it okay to mix and match different shaving products?
- Ask Aaron Q&A: How long or how many shaves will I get with a double edge razor blade?
- Ask Aaron Q&A: Should you ever have a days rest from shaving to give the skin time to recover?
- Ask Aaron Q&A: Any tips you could give about shaving the neck and lower neck area?
- Ask Aaron Q&A: Can you recommend a razor/blade/cream combo that is geared for leg shaving?
- Ask Aaron Q&A: My shaving brush has stopped producing a great lather – Any suggestions?
- Ask Aaron Q&A: Do you have any tips on how to get as close a shave as possible?
- Ask Aaron Q&A: What is the ideal shaving routine?
- An easy step-by-step method for getting lather out of shaving cream
- How to care for a shaving brush – Top tips for maintaining your shaving brush
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