Category: Pre-Shave & Post-Shave
Shaving is rough and abrasive off on your face. It doesn’t really matter how careful you are with your razor or how good of a wet shaver you are. Think about it — you are taking a really sharp razor blade and dragging it over your skin. That’s …
When it comes to aftershave, men have a lot of options. But there’s one aftershave option that I don’t think gets nearly enough publicity: witch hazel. In fact, I bet most of you don’t even know what witch hazel is. So what is it? Well witch hazel is a …
Every wet shaver is going to get a few nicks and cuts from time to time. It doesn’t matter how careful you are or how experienced you are with a safety razor, it’s going to happen. Should you try to minimize how often you accidentally cut yourself? Of course! …
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! It’s going to be Christmas before you know it. And with Christmas approaching, that means it’s finally winter and colder weather is here. One shaving problem that comes up in the winter for a lot of guys is razor burn. The combination of …
Today we I am going to talk about a tool that hopefully you won’t have to use very often, but one that every man should have in his shaving kit: a styptic pencil. Styptic pencils used to be a staple in every man’s shaving kit. I would bet your …
Quick Navigation Alum Blocks: A Shaving Accessory All Men NeedStart From the Beginning: What Exactly Is An Alum Block?What’s The Difference Between An Alum Block and a Styptic Pencil?7 Benefits From Using an Alum BlockHow to Use an Alum BlockThe 8 Best Alum Blocks on the MarketGentleman Jon …
Today we are continuing with our “Lathering Basics” series, and up next in the series is how to load your shaving brush. If you haven’t already read part 1 on how to prep your shaving brush before lathering, please go check it out first. It’s a quick (and …
Today I am starting a new 3 part series called “Lathering Basics”. Why break it up into a 3 part series? Because I think lots of guys overlook just how important the lathering process is to getting a good shave and it deserves that much attention to detail. When …
I really don’t think I’m being too over the top or dramatic when I say razor burn can ruin your day. Let me tell you about my worst experience with razor burn. It was December 2013 and I was flying from Texas up to Denver for a job interview. …
One of the most frequent complaints I hear from guys about why the dislike shaving is that they just don't have the time to slow down and do everything it takes to get a great shave. And I completely understand -- it takes a lot of time to …
