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What Your Father Didn't Teach You About Shaving (And Grooming)
Whether it's due to nostalgia or wanting a pampering experience, a lot of those into traditional shaving want to have a classic barber shave. But is a barber shop with shave service worth it? …
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When someone becomes interested in old-school, traditional wet shaving they usually start out with a safety razor. But the idea of using a straight razor (or "cut throat" razor) almost always follows. …
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Born in 2009, Hart Steel was the first production razor produced in the USA for over 50 years. Although the company considers itself to be mass-producing razors, each one is crafted by a single …
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[Editor's note: Cait is a barber who recently wrote of her experience as a female barber in a "man's" profession. Sharpologist asked her to discuss how she learned to shave as a barber.] One of the …
If you’re a fan of traditional wet shaving chances are the history aspect of it intrigues you. Many of our past leaders, sport stars, relatives and heros performed their daily ritual with razors that …
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I've had an itch to shave with a straight razor since I was about 21 years old. In those days I wanted to do it for ecological reasons because there's nothing to throw away except rinsing the …
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