If you’ve ever talked about shaving, been taught how to shave, read articles on how to improve your shave, or listened in to the conversations at the local barbershop you are certain to have heard one of the following topics. These all fall under the myths and legends category of urban dialogue, some true perhaps, …
One of the most common problems one will see when browsing forums, or even the questions we receive here at the Shaving Shack have to do with creating lather. Whether the lather is too thick, too thin, has stability issues, or just plain doesn’t work we have gathered some tips from our own experience and …
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As we approach the end of the year many of us are looking for Christmas presents for loved ones or even ourselves! There are a growing number of people aware of the benefits and pros of traditional shaving, but for many of you reading this it is your first exposure. Perhaps your significant other has …
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Aaron is asked a question about shaving with your non-dominant hand and the benefits it can bring Craig Dodds, from the UK, asks: “I read that with wet shaving you can get your memory to allow you to shave with your less dominate hand. I have found that without really trying I tend to do …
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From the clean-shaven to the heavily bearded, November is the month for men around the world to unite in the name of men’s health, and cultivate a mo’ to be proud of. The now world-famous ‘Movember’ heralds the beginning of thirty days of experimental facial fuzz, with ‘Mo Bros’ doing their best to raise as …
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Aaron is asked a question about the best ways to get a smooth shave under the chin Graham Wingrove, from the UK, asks: “Hi, I started double edge shaving about 6 mouths ago after 15 years of using a Mach 3 razor. I find that after the shave if I run my hand with the …
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Aaron is asked a question about the merits of palm stropping a double edge razor blade George Dyson, from the UK, asks: “When I first started shaving in the mid 60s I was advised to ‘strop’ the double edged razor blades on the palm of my hand, this was supposed to smooth the microscopic faults …
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Aaron is asked a question about the merits of using a shavette razor and a double edge safety razor Mike Bullingham, from the UK, asks: “Hi, I have been wet shaving all my life. Ranging from once to every three to four days, to once a month. I only shave very irregular due to the …
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So you have begun shaving like a man taking down that Bluebeard stubble with a double edge, single edge, or straight razor, but still have some of that pesky stubble hanging around. Or perhaps you have been doing traditional shaving for a while, but are looking to take things to the next level? Today we …
Aaron is asked a question about how to prevent shaving soap or shave cream from drying out before the shave is completed Paul Martin, from the UK, asks: “Been double edge shaving for a couple of months now. Still working on my technique and finding the best shaving products to suit my skin type. A …
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Left your Christmas shopping until the last minute again? Not to worry, we’ve got a great selection of shaving gifts for men that are sure to impress this Christmas! From …
The leaves have fallen and winter is coming – we hate to say it, but now’s the time to pack away your floral shirts! It’s not all doom and gloom …
Enjoying the smoothness of a traditional wet shave is about more than just your skill with a cut-throat razor. In fact, one of the most important parts of your shave …
