Taconic, mostly known as a "software" (cream, soap, aftershave, etc.) brand, has recently started offering some shaving "hardware" as well. I got their Sensor-compatible razor and a couple of their shave brushes. … [Read more...] about Taconic Dips Its Toes Into The Hardware Pool
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Is The Adjustable Safety Razor Finally Catching On?
[Updated April, 2019] The availability of the adjustable safety razor, once relegated to a niche' within a niche', has recently expanded, with a number of new products coming in a fairly short time. How do they work, who is making them, and how well do they perform? I bought a … [Read more...] about Is The Adjustable Safety Razor Finally Catching On?
From Progress to Variant and Back Again
I started my use of an adjustable razor with the venerable Merkur Progress (short handle, Amazon affiliate link). I loved that thing. It shaved me comfortably and well. Was it perfect? No. No razor is. Then along came the Parker Variant and given the rave reviews I read by folks … [Read more...] about From Progress to Variant and Back Again
How to Choose the Best Razor for College
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re at that stage in your life where you have to shop for a razor. Many college-bound guys, who are beginning their transition to manhood, make a mistake by failing to select one that gives a very close shave and delivers a pleasant shaving … [Read more...] about How to Choose the Best Razor for College
Is The Ideal DE Razor Adjustable?
[Note from Mark, “Mantic59”: Doug Hansford recently sent me some thoughts about what is the “ideal” DE razor. By coincidence I had been thinking about this myself, and a lot of his comments tracked my feelings, so we decided to collaborate on this article.] … [Read more...] about Is The Ideal DE Razor Adjustable?
