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What Your Father Didn't Teach You About Shaving (And Grooming)
Pre-shave oil can be an important part of a shaving routine. It can help moisturize the skin before shaving (by preventing moisture loss) and provide an extra layer of lubrication to help protect …
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I wrote a guide to double-edge shaving, and in the course of doing that I tried a great many products, including a variety of pre-shaves. In general, I would use a pre-shave a week, skip it a week, …
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Pre-shave oils get all the buzz in shaving circles, but what about pre-shaves that are not oil-based? There are actually quite a few, and they can work a little differently than oils. I have tried a …
Sometimes it's nice to have a little convenience in your shaving routine. Maybe save a little money. Or save a little space on your shelf (or in your suitcase). Or just have something that can …
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[Updated June, 2020] Personally, I think a good, thorough cleaning is more effective than any pre-shave oil or "treatment" before a shave. The skin gets cleaner so the blade edge works more …
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Between testing a lot of products for Sharpologist and my wife enabling my wet shaving obsession anyway (it was her fault in the first place!) I've used my fair share of shaving products over the …
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