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The history and rising popularity of the slant bar double edge safety razor

The rising popularity of traditional wet shaving within the past decade has really made people take a step back and pay attention to the older barbershop methods of shaving and their benefits. However, within the past four years or so a sub-movement has taken the traditional shaving arena by storm, and this is the popularity …

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Double edge safety razor blade gap explained

If you have read our Shaving Shack Blog, Q & A’s, or any number of blogs, forums, or bulletin boards on wet-shaving, you have undoubtedly come across the term “blade gap”. This topic, while not discussed often, has a huge impact on your shave. The blade gap will determine comfort, angle, and the effectiveness of …

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Advanced wet shaving techniques, tricks & tips

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 …

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Ask Aaron Q/A: Beard shaping – Mach 3 Razor vs Double Edge Safety Razor

Aaron is asked a question about the best ways to shape a beard using a double edge safety razor Saby Sambhi, from the UK, asks: “Hey Aaron, I have recently graduated to a DE safety razor from a Gillette Mach 3. I have a Merkur 34c razor, Edwin Jagger super badger hair brush and Taylor …

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Ask Aaron Q/A: The best double edge razor blades for sensitive skin

Aaron is asked a question about the best double edge razor blades for guys with sensitive skin Blair Valentine-Purnell, from the UK, asks: “I recently got a double edge safety razor to help with my ingrowing hair problems and have had quite a bit of success- as long as I don’t leave it too long …

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Ask Aaron Q/A: Do you recommend Gillette 7 O’ Clock double edge razor blades?

Aaron is asked a question about the merits of Gillette 7 O’ Clock double edge razor blades Victor Lord Denovan, from the UK, asks: “Hi Aaron, I have now tried quite a number of different double edge razor blades, including Feathers, Astras, etc but never tried Gillette 7 o’clocks. I must admit that the ones …

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Ask Aaron Q/A: Problems with shaving under the chin area

Aaron is asked a question about shaving under the chin Nigel Watford, from the UK, asks: “Currently using an Edwin Jagger DE89, with Gillette 7 o clock razor blades which I find are the best blades for me. Looking to change the razor. The size is fine but I’m struggling under the chin area. Thinking …

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The great cartridge razor rip off – Change your shaving habits now & save a fortune

In January 2011, I blogged about why a double edge razor is technically better than a cartridge based razor system. Now there is yet another reason for men to ditch the horrid multi-bladed cartridge razor in favour of the single bladed razor. According to an article on the Daily Mail website, the price of razor …

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Why a double edge razor is technically better than a cartridge based razor system

As Gillette launches its much-hyped Fusion ProGlide Power razor in the UK – I take a quick look at why a double edge razor is still technically superior to a ProGlide or any other cartridge based razor system out there. For those who use double edge safety razors for shaving on a regular basis, the …

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