For many men around the world shaving is regarded as a daily, but necessary chore. You reach in the cabinet for your multi-bladed cartridge razor and foam or gel and shave the way you always have. You finish, rinse of your face and then clean your razor. This was also the case for Christopher Maguire, …
Aaron is asked a question about shaving in hot weather Matt Brown, from the UK, asks “Hey Aaron Wrong time of year but…I suffer from shaving soreness in hot weather – seems worse the closer the shave is but if I don’t shave closely on the neck my shirt collars rubbing against the slight stubble …
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, …
A Shaving Shack razor has been named the best on the market in a recent top ten round up. The article, by grooming writer Simon Billington, appeared in The Independent early last week, crowning the Muhle R89 as king of the double edges. The razor (pictured above) beat off stiff competition from the likes of …
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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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Aaron is asked a question about whether or not double edge shaving makes hair grow back quicker & thicker Duncan Fraser, from the UK, asks: “I recently returned to using a safety razor (Parker 99R) after being given a Men-u sample and brush. After years of mediocre shaving with a double then triple bladed system, …
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Aaron is asked a question about the best shaving soaps and shaving creams for sensitive skin Luis Queijo, from Portugal, asks: “Would it be possible to know which would be better for sensitive skin: shaving soap or shaving cream? Which one produces the most moisturizing/soaking foam?” AARON SAYS “Senhor Queijo, There’s not a definitive answer …
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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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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 need to upgrade to a more aggressive double edge safety razor Nigel Head, from the UK, asks: “Hi, I’d been using a double edged safety razor off and on for a few years (one of the plastic Wilkinson sword ones out of boot) but seriously got into shaving …
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