Have you ever heard of a shaving stick? If not, you’re not the only one. The Shave stick is an old school wet shaving soap that was mentioned for the first time in print in 1849. These come in a cylindrical container versus the puck shape you may be used to. It is pretty versatile…
Packing your bags for a flight hasn’t always been a tedious task. With sometimes unclear TSA regulations, it can be hard to determine what you can bring in your carry-on and what should go in checked luggage. There are numerous stories of airline passengers having items confiscated or thrown out in the security line because…
A bowl is a bowl, right? As you progress further and further down the wet shaving path, you may be wondering if you need a dedicated shaving bowl, or if any old bowl can be used with shaving soap. What about a mug? Could that be an option as well? Let’s take a deep dive…
The drugstore isn’t necessarily the first place that comes to mind when we’re thinking of our more sophisticated shaving needs. It isn’t all waiting in line at the pharmacy, however; you’d be surprised what gems are hiding on those shelves! Your only real options for a shave soap at Walgreens are the Williams Mug Shave…
When you are shaving in the shower, it is tempting to reach for the shampoo or conditioner as an alternative to shaving soap. Shampoos lather and conditioners soften so they should work just as well as shaving products, right? Technically, you can shave with shampoo or conditioner but that doesn’t mean they are the best…
Shaving soaps are essential to achieving a great shave. Finding that perfect one is difficult, but it does not have to be. What are the best shaving soaps that you can find at Walmart? Walmart offers several great shaving soap options. The top choices are from Williams and Van Der Hagen which includes different scented…
Using a brush is the most common way to lather your face when shaving with shaving soap. This is because the brush absorbs the moisture and soap and evenly distributes it into the facial hair. But what if you don’t have one on hand? Is the brush really necessary? A brush is used with shave soap…
If you are new to the wet shaving process, you may be wondering if specialty shaving soap is necessary, or if the regular foam or gel will get the job done. Shaving soap is recommended, although not necessary, for an effective wet shave. If you prefer not to use a brush and shaving soap for…
Let’s say you’ve gone to the farmers market and you’ve found a fantastic shave soap but you’re unsure if it’ll fit in your cup or bowl you’ve got back at home for just such a purpose. You find out later that the new soap is too big. What do you do now? You might be…
We have all been there. We’re all prepped and ready to shave, then only to discover we’re out of shaving soap. So what are the best alternatives to reach for in our cabinet? It is possible to shave with regular bar soap, but it is not advised, especially for those with sensitive skin. Bar soap…
