Wet Shaving and Grooming Blog

November 6, 2023

Does a Straight Razor Shave Last Longer?
In pursuit of the long-lasting, smoothest shave you can get? We think wet shaving fits the bill; some would argue that a straight razor shave is the best, long-lasting shave you can get. There are certainly benefits to this age-old practice, though whether you get a demonstrably longer time between shaves might be in the user’s hands.
October 25, 2023

Can I Shave Against the Grain with a Safety Razor?
Many, many wet shavers use an against-the-grain pass to get their smoothest shave. However, that doesn’t always mean you SHOULD use an ATG pass. Those with sensitive skin or those just getting started might want to be cautious about this pass until they know how their skin responds. Read on to learn more.
October 9, 2023

Why Should You Start Wet Shaving?
Wet shaving has so many advantages but we think the most important and life-enhancing benefit is that it is just better for your skin.
October 3, 2023

Safety Razor vs Cartridge Razor
Men's Grooming, wet shaving, traditional shaving. Whatever you call it, the practices of shaving, personal hygiene, and self care have been around awhile. The resurgence of interest in older practices in recent decades has created some rabid fans and followers. But what about contemporary shaving practices? Is there a place for the cartridge razor?
September 25, 2023

Best Shaving Soaps for Sensitive Skin
For many men, the grind of daily grooming means razor burn, bumps, rash, and pain. The constant, repetitive act of shaving can take its toll. Add to that a tendency to sensitivities/allergies to some shaving soaps and you have a recipe for disaster. Check out our recommendations on shaving soaps for sensitive skin.
September 11, 2023

How to Hone Your Straight Razor? Shaving 101
Eventually all razors will dull. If you are still in the safety razor world, you would simply replace your razor blade with a new sharp blade, but in the world of straight razors, you need to learn the art of honing, or sharpening, your blade. Read on to learn more.
September 11, 2023

How To Build a Better Shaving Soap Lather
In this blog post, we highlight how to build a better lather on a shaving soap or cream. You can get by with a run-of-the-mill whip, but here we explore how to reach a better lather.
September 11, 2023

How To Strop Your Straight Razor
Stropping is something that is done every time before you go to you use a straight razor. It doesn’t have to be intimidating and it isn’t hard to do. It can be accomplished with just one try/lesson. Read on to learn more.
September 11, 2023

How to Load Your Shaving Brush to Create a Lather
For those who are beginning this wet shaving journey, there are so many new techniques, tools, and tricks to learn that you may feel overwhelmed. Never fear! With just a little bit of practice, you can be getting the best shaves of your life.