How to get a close shave? Shaving against the grain can provide the smoothest, longest-lasting shave. But in some cases it may not be practical--or desirable. Let's look at the pros and cons of …
Shaving 201: This Shave Tip May Seem Unusual But It Works
I see one lapse in shave technique a lot. I see it in shave videos, when I'm coaching a new shaver, and I'm even guilty of doing it myself on occasion. "It" is not locking the wrist when you take a …
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How To Get A Closer Shave With A Mild Safety Razor 3 Ways
I prefer mild, single blade razors. But sometimes a razor can be too mild under normal circumstances, even for me. Luckily there are ways to squeeze more performance out of a mild razor for a closer …
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How To Shave Around The Corners Of The Mouth – With Video
I recently received an email from a shaver requesting some tips for shaving around the corners of the mouth. The answer also involves a larger issue with shave stroke technique though: following …
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3 Things That Make A Difference In My Shave – With Video
How to get a better shave? Over the years I have gotten used to getting great shaves. I also test a wide variety of shave products and some of those products may not work as well. But I have three …
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What A Barber Learned About the Straight Razor Shave, and How to Improve Your Own Shaving Game
[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 …
