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  • Does a Straight Razor Shave Last Longer?-West Coast Shaving
    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.
  • Can I Shave Against the Grain with a Safety Razor?-West Coast Shaving
    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.
  • Why Should You Start Wet Shaving?-West Coast Shaving
    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.
  • Safety Razor vs Cartridge Razor-West Coast Shaving
    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?
  • Best Shaving Soaps for Sensitive Skin-West Coast Shaving
    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.
  • How to Hone Your Straight Razor? Shaving 101-West Coast Shaving
    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.
  • How To Build a Better Shaving Soap Lather-West Coast Shaving
    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.
  • How To Strop Your Straight Razor-West Coast Shaving
    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.
  • How to Load Your Shaving Brush to Create a Lather-West Coast Shaving
    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.