Mantic59’s Favorite Razors In 2023

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...

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Apr 28, 2023
The State Of The Single Edge Razor (Updated!)

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

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Apr 21, 2023
Haslinger Shave Soap Review

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

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Apr 19, 2023
How To Determine The Value Of A Vintage Razor

Are you interested in becoming a collector of vintage razors? Determining the value of a vintage razor can be a tricky task, especially if you are new to the idea. Many factors such as the brand, model, condition, and rarity affect the value of a vin...

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Apr 12, 2023