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A Popular Razor – Merkur 39C

By Ed McCarthy Posted January 1, 2020 6 Comments

Sharpologist’s recent article on the most popular double edge razors included the Merkur 39C. Here are my impressions of that razor. … [Read more...] about A Popular Razor – Merkur 39C

The Parker 55SL Semi-Slant Razor

By mantic59 Posted June 17, 2019 8 Comments

Parker has just launched their 55SL "Semi-Slant" razor. They sent me a pre-launch sample a few weeks ago to use. Is it a "kinder, gentler" slant bar razor? … [Read more...] about The Parker 55SL Semi-Slant Razor

What Is The Best Double Edge Razor In 2019’s Changing Market?

By mantic59 Posted January 25, 2019 31 Comments

"What is the best double edge safety razor?" I get the question all the time. There's not an easy answer--and lately the market is growing, changing and offering more choices than ever before. This is a major update to a previous set of articles on Sharpologist! … [Read more...] about What Is The Best Double Edge Razor In 2019’s Changing Market?

Is Shaving With Reduction By The Grain Written In Stone?

By mantic59 Posted July 6, 2018 3 Comments

Do you have to shave by paying attention to the "grain" of the beard, the direction in which the hair grows? I say no...as long as you keep a few things in mind. … [Read more...] about Is Shaving With Reduction By The Grain Written In Stone?

The Finest of Slant razors

By Victor Marks Posted March 23, 2018 2 Comments

The Fine Accoutrements Aluminum Slant is the second slant razor from Mr. Fine. The first razor was the Fine Superlite Slant, which we reviewed a year ago. Now he's back, with a new version of the same idea, that's better in every way. … [Read more...] about The Finest of Slant razors

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