I’m going to give it to you straight, guys. When it comes to straight razors and safety razors, you really don’t want to mess around. You don’t want to buy a safety razor because it is less expensive, because unlike beard trimmers, safety razors are one product that...

When it comes to shaving bowls, there isn’t much to it. Sure, there are certain things you could look for to increase the performance of your shave. But mostly, you just want a bowl that is deep enough to hold in the lather when you're whipping it up with the ol'...

Finding a good straight razor can be really tough, especially if you’ve never shaved with one before. If you’ve been on your wet shaving journey, like I have, you probably started with one of those horrid, mass-produced Gillette numbers and moved to a safety razor...

Ok, lads. Before you jump straight to the comments to argue with me about what’s really the best way to get the best shave, let’s all take a second to remember a few things. There are lots of different ways to get lots of different kinds of shaves. Some people prefer...

Before we dive into exactly how to use shaving cream, let’s talk briefly about why you’d use a shaving cream in the first place, the different types of shaving creams and their advantages. If you’re going to start wet shaving, one of the most important decisions...

When you shave, you’re dragging a razor-sharp piece of steel over your face several times over. This can do a real number on your skin if you’re not careful. However, there’s a product specifically designed to help your skin recover: after shave. Everyone has...

It’s an ancient debate: Shaving cream vs soap. Especially if you’re new to wet shaving, it can be difficult to know which to choose. Each has its own pros and cons. Of course, like with all shaving decisions, a lot of it is just personal preference. We have a...

So you've tried boar bristle brushes and you've tried various types of badger bristle brushes, and you're just not finding a good fit for you. This is normal, each type of bristle provides a different and unique shaving experience. Buying different types of brushes...

In your quest for the best shaving soap, it’s important to remember one crucial fact: just like your other shaving gear, it’s mostly about personal preference. Sure, some soaps perform better than others, but it’s kind of like buying a cologne. Sometimes, you just...

When trying to get the most comprehensive wet shaving experience, you may have heard of something called an ‘alum block.’ What is it? What does it do? Do you really need it? Did you really just mishear it, and someone named Alan Block just wants to help you with your...

If you’ve made the decision to ditch your safety razors and venture into straight razor shaving, you’re going to need to know how to sharpen a straight razor. Now, honing a razor isn’t rocket surgery, but it does require a bit of practice. If you’re a newbie, all you...

It’s really tough to do a Merkur Futur review. It’s such a mixed bag. More importantly, I really want to love it. I mean, if you can control it, this thing shaves like a dream. It has no problem shaving two, three or even four days’ worth of growth. The Merkur Futur...

Simpsons has been around a long time. This is an historic shaving company with a great reputation. They’ve been around since 1919, when Alexander Simpson began producing shaving brushes in the East End of London, and for that whole time, they’ve made all of their...

Now, before we start – I’m sorry I called you ‘baldies.’ Lots of awesome dudes are bald: Andrew Zimmern’s bald, and he eats more crazy stuff than you or I could ever dream of. Patrick Stewart’s bald, and not only is he the captain of the Enterprise, he also leads the...

Before we dive into the review, it’s worth mentioning Truefitt and Hill’s history. Truefitt and Hill is the official shaving line of the royal family of England. Prince Harry uses this stuff, and that guy is a ladykiller. That has absolutely nothing to do with the...

If you want to buy a Rooney shaving brush, be prepared for a bit of a scavenger hunt. They have no website (or, at least, the website we think is theirs doesn’t have their name/brand anywhere on it), they are not available on Amazon, and at least one of their lines...

Parker safety razors are mid-range safety razors. They’re pretty popular on today’s market and represent one of the handful of major brands. They specialize in wet shaving products, selling safety razors, straight razors shaving cream, shaving brushes and shaving...

First, A Little History… We will get to the actual review in just a moment, but first a word from our sponsors…Nah, just kidding! We’re actually going to take a few minutes to tell you a bit about the company that is behind this shaving soap. We kind of fancy...

Nowadays, most of us men do our shaving with disposable razors – those thin gray sticks with the convoluted lawnmower on one end. Most disposable razor users pay $30 a pack for these things, which invariably convince you that more blades = better. However, what you...

As we all know, vintage razors are the real deal – they’ve got that authentic touch of history that you’re looking for, since they were actually made back when that kind of tool was actually a thing as opposed to those more artificial safety razors made now to...