The availability of the adjustable safety razor, once relegated to a niche' within a niche', has recently expanded, with a number of new products coming in a fairly short time. How do they work, who is making them, and how well do they perform? I bought a bunch to find out which … [Read more...]
The 8 Most Valuable Double Edge Safety Razors of 2018
For those of you who collect razors, you’re probably thinking about what some of your prized pieces are worth. Although some collectors look down upon those who sell for profit, or those who buy at a premium, it’s still important to understand the market. As a … [Read more...]
Is The Ideal DE Razor Adjustable?
[Note from Mark, “Mantic59”: Doug Hansford recently sent me some thoughts about what is the “ideal” DE razor. By coincidence I had been thinking about this myself, and a lot of his comments tracked my feelings, so we decided to collaborate on this article.] … [Read more...]
The Amazing Story Of The Gillette Toggle
The Gillette Super Adjustable aka “Toggle” has always been viewed as one of the wet shaving “grails” to both users and collectors alike. Its unique opening/closing mechanism, and limited production has turned the toggle into one of the most collectable razors of all time. … [Read more...]
5 Vintage Razors You Should Try Before You Die!
If you’re into traditional wet shaving, chances are some razors have caught your eye in various forums and groups. These razors might be on your mind every time you enter an antique store or when you login to your favorite auction site. There’s something epic about using razors … [Read more...]
