The daily shave is a must for many, but keeping up a routine can prove expensive. Although a good razor should last you many years, disposable blades are far less hardy – and if you’re binning them like there’s no tomorrow, then it’s time to stand back and take stock of your habits. Nope, we’re …
Five ways to make your razor blade last a little longer Read More »
Aaron is asked a question about the best double edge razor blades & the differences between the various brands Luke Cressey, from the UK, asks “Hello, with so many double edge blades on the market, is there a way a novice to double edge shaving can tell the difference between them? The ones I’ve looked …
Ask Aaron Q/A: What is the best double edge safety razor blade? Read More »
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 …
The history and rising popularity of the slant bar double edge safety razor Read More »
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 …
Why traditional double edge shaving is better than modern-day shaving Read More »
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 razor blade positioning & alignment on a slant bar razor Roy Bichan, from the UK, asks: “Hi Arron, I’ve submitted a few questions already asking about the position of razor blades in my DE Merkur 34c where one side seems to shave well but the other side hardly at …
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Two products stocked by The Shaving Shack have been shortlisted for coveted FHM male grooming awards. The Bluebeards Revenge’s beard reducing shaving cream (100ml) is up for product of the year and the brand’s “Scimitar” double edge razor has been nominated for best razor. Both products were selected from hundreds of entries by a group …
Bluebeards Revenge nominated for two FHM grooming awards Read More »
Here at Shaving Shack, our mailbox is flooded with gents often complaining, and rightly so, about the high costs of cartridges and asking advice about how to get started traditionally shaving. It is undisputable that shaving with a double edge razor is less expensive than using modern cartridges. Just a simple cost comparison shows that …
The ultimate guide to double edge shaving – DE shaving for beginners Read More »
As you will probably be aware of the UK men’s shaving market is dominated by three big players -Gillete (owned by US giant Proctor and Gamble) and British brands Wilkinson Sword and King of Shaves (the brainchild of likeable entrepreneur Will King). All three of these companies specialise in providing men with easy to use …
The Sun newspaper puts double edge shaving firmly on the shave map Read More »
Aaron is asked a question about double edge razor blade harshness Grant Letham, from the UK, asks: “Hi, I’m enjoying my double edge shaving experience with my Edwin Jagger D89. Currently using routine of shower, King of Shaves shaving oil, lather – proraso or arko, 2 pass shave – 1 with and 1 across grain, …
Ask Aaron Q/A: Palm stropping & corking of razor blades Read More »
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Established in 2005, The Shaving Shack is your number one online traditional shaving shop. As one of Europe’s leading online shaving retailers, we pride ourselves on bringing you the best in double edge shaving, as well as men’s skincare and men’s grooming products. We’ve got shaving brushes, double edge safety razors, cut throat razors, shaving soaps, soap bowls, shaving creams, shaving sets and other shaving accessories to suit every budget.
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