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…
Wet shavers are always looking for accessories that can take the shaving experience to the next level. Have you tried an alum block? An alum block is a solid, rectangular bar of potassium alum that may be used as part of a shaving routine in place of aftershave because of its astringent and antiseptic properties. When…
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 provide the shaver with a luxurious lather that prepares and softens the hair for a close, clean shave. Shaving soaps can be found locally in a variety of places such as farmers’ markets, craft shows, Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, specialty stores & boutiques, drugstores, and mass retailers. E-commerce sites like Amazon and Etsy are…
If you are someone who shaves regularly then you probably have experienced cutting yourself on accident and wondering what to do. If you cut yourself quite frequently such as after every shave, then there may be something you are doing wrong in your shaving routine that is causing this. Many shavers struggle with bleeding every…
Now that you are the owner of a brand new safety razor, you may be asking yourself how long the head and handle might last. A quality safety razor can last a lifetime of use, or longer, when cared for and maintained properly. If a stainless steel safety razor is rinsed and dried after each…
Safety razor use has made a comeback in recent years. Do safety razors have 2 blades? No, they actually have one blade with a cutting edge on each side. The majority of safety razor blades today are double-edged because they still follow the original 1903 design. A double-edge razor blade allows the shaver to take…
Have you ever tried to squeeze just one more shave out of a well-used razor? How do you know when it’s time to throw away your disposable razor? Disposable razors should be discarded once they become dull, typically after 5-7 shaves. Your beard’s texture and the amount of hair that needs to be shaved will…
With men becoming more interested in shaving with a safety razor, you may wonder if women can use one as well – after all, men’s and women’s typical shaving areas are very different. Women can use a safety razor to achieve a smoother, closer shave than with a disposable razor with less irritation. They are…
If you are passionate about doing what you can to protect our environment, then you may be wondering how much impact all the disposable razors you use are having on the planet. You may also be wondering if safety razors could be an eco-friendlier solution to shaving. Safety razors are better for the environment compared…
