Ask Aaron Q&A: Problems shaving under the nose
Posted by Aaron Wolfenbarger | Filed under Ask Aaaron Q & A, Double Edge Shaving, Safety Razors, Shaving Tips
Christopher McClure, from the UK, asks: “I’ve been using a double-edge safety razor for a couple of months and have largely mastered my morning shave. The one area where I still struggle to get a really close shave is under my nose. I shave in three passes, but everytime I try to shave against the [...]
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Ask Aaron Q&A: Shaving Those Problem Areas
Posted by Aaron Wolfenbarger | Filed under Ask Aaaron Q & A, Shaving Tips
Graham Beattie, from the UK, asks: “Hi, I have a real problem in two areas. First, the corners of my mouth, if I don’t shave close enough it still feels stubly, but if I shave it smooth, I often end up bleeding. Second, my addams apple area, it doesn’t matter how many times I go [...]
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Ask Aaron Q&A: Safety Razors - Closed Comb vs Open Comb
Posted by Aaron Wolfenbarger | Filed under Ask Aaaron Q & A, Double Edge Shaving, Safety Razors, Shaving Tips
Sean Chawla-Duggan, from the UK, asks: “Aaron, I have a very tough thick beard hair, and while when I do have the luxury of time I get a very good shave with a straight razor, I’d like to have a safety razor for mid week quickies. Should I use open or closed comb?” AARON SAYS [...]
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Ask Aaron Q&A: Shaving Creams vs Shaving Soaps - Which are better?
Posted by Aaron Wolfenbarger | Filed under Ask Aaaron Q & A, Shaving Creams, Shaving Tips
Robert Ashford, from the UK, asks: “Can you please advise on the pros/cons re: Shaving Cream vs. Shaving Soap. (Also the use of shaving creams/soaps in bowls). Can you use the wet brush against each, and not taint the product? I Currently use a shave cream from tube, but am intrigued by the likely hood [...]
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Ask Aaron Q&A: Finding the best double edge shaving products - Is it a case of trial and error?
Posted by Aaron Wolfenbarger | Filed under Ask Aaaron Q & A, Double Edge Shaving, Safety Razors, Shaving Creams, Shaving Tips
Charles Singleton, from the UK, asks: “Hi Aaron, it seems to me that double edge shaving is not as clear cut as shaving with my Mach 3! Now I have a wide choice different blades, razors, creams and brushes. Looking at reviews on websites and forums I get confused as to what to choose because [...]
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Ask Aaron Q&A: Would you recommend the Merkur 34C safety razor?
Posted by Aaron Wolfenbarger | Filed under Ask Aaaron Q & A, Double Edge Shaving, Safety Razors, Shaving Tips
“Hi, I am currently a disposable multi-blade user and am getting very frustrated at the high cost. I started looking for alternatives and quickly realised that there is a lot of recommendations to go back to the single blade safety razor. Having dug deeper it seems that the Merkur HD 34c is highly recommended. Would [...]
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Ask Aaron Q&A: I keep cutting myself, am I using the right double edge razor blade?
Posted by Aaron Wolfenbarger | Filed under Ask Aaaron Q & A, Double Edge Shaving, Shaving Tips
“I bought a Parker 82R Super HeavyWeight Butterfly Open Safety Razor along with Feather Hi-Stainless Double Edged Razor Blades and to be completely honest have stopped using it after about 6 or more shaves due to the amount of cuts under neck and at corner of mouth. Am I using the correct blade? Why is [...]
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Ask Aaron Q&A: Stropping a straight or open razor
Posted by Aaron Wolfenbarger | Filed under Ask Aaaron Q & A, Shaving Tips, Straight Razor Shaving
“Hello Arron, I have just purchased a straight razor and I have been very CAREFUL in using it. When I strop the blade, how long will it be before it gets sharp? I have stropped 40 times. I kept the blade flat and delicate when using it but I do not seem to get the [...]
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Ask Aaron Q&A: Is it okay to mix and match different shaving products?
Posted by Aaron Wolfenbarger | Filed under Ask Aaaron Q & A, Shaving Tips
“Dear Aaron, Is it okay to mix and match different shaving products?” asks Glenn Bullough, from the UK. AARON SAYS “Mr. Bullough, Thank you for your question! This is a good question, and it is perfectly fine to mix different brands and kinds of shaving products. If you wanted to use all the same brand [...]
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Ask Aaron Q&A: How long or how many shaves will I get with a double edge razor blade?
Posted by Aaron Wolfenbarger | Filed under Ask Aaaron Q & A, Double Edge Shaving, Shaving Tips
“How long or how many shaves will I get with a double edge razor blade?” asks John Francisco, from the US. AARON SAYS “Mr. Fancisco, Well, this is may not be the answer you were looking for, but we’ll give it a shot! The general consensus is that you should be able to get three [...]
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