Mike’s Natural is a small artisan soap maker based in Portland, OR.  This is a review of Mike’s Natural Soap, coconut flavor. Source

When you think about the culture of shaving, the first thing that comes to mind might be something along the lines of “this is a man’s job.” However, most men don’t shave their arms or legs. Some men don’t even wear shorts in the summer. And there ar...

A little over a decade ago a few hardy artisans decided to challenge the conventional wisdom of the traditional wet shaving world by offering premium-priced razors made from stainless steel instead of the usual brass alloy materials.  That price/per...

In the world of wet shaving, choosing between shave cream and shave soap can be a challenging decision. Both options offer unique benefits for your skincare needs while delivering a comfortable and close shave. Source

Today’s review is my impression of Nancy Boy sandalwood shaving cream. Source

I get asked this question on a fairly regular basis: “what is your favorite razor?” The last time I wrote about this was three years ago and there have been a few changes since. How my “mileage” has changed–Or Not–Over The Years One of the foundation...

You can spend a lot of money on a fixed-setting double edge (DE) razor nowadays. High-end models can set you back over $250, with manufacturers touting their materials and extremely tight build specifications. No doubt these are top-quality products...

You’re listening to Wet Shaving Talk powered by Sharpologist.com where we’re dedicated to preserving the art and skill of classic shaving. I’m your host Joe Borrelli and today is April 24th, 2023. Today on the Show: Click/tap here for the podcast! So...

What is the best single edge razor today? Single edge ("SE") razors have taken a back seat to double edge razors for years.  But despite the obscurity some have endured and a couple are even thriving.  I'll offer some perspective. Source

Can the Austrians make good shave soap? That was the question as I went from website to website, trying to decide which Haslinger soap to buy. I had spotted the round pucks for sale a couple of times but had never pulled the trigger. Source