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What Your Father Didn't Teach You About Shaving (And Grooming)
Proraso has been long renowned as a maker of shaving products for the European masses. No slur is meant by that, as the European masses generally have been a bit more demanding in their shaving …
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(Photo Courtesy Of Proraso) [Note from Mantic59: As part of "Italian Shaving Month" on Sharpologist I asked Craig to update this post and I'm republishing it here today.] Most of us started …
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When it comes to shaving, Italians know a thing or two. In fact, some of the best shaving brands in the world are of Italian origin. Some brands like Antica Barbieria Colla, Cella, and Santa Maria …
I've often referred readers to Sharpologist's Best Shaving Cream list. But what are the most popular (by sales) "old school" lathering shave creams? I tried a little research to find out. …
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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 …
[Updated July, 2023] Menthol is a popular ingredient in shaving products. What is menthol and why do so many shavers enjoy using it? Why is there shaving cream with Menthol? …
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