Phoenix Meetup (Your Questions?)! + Shave Pressure + Brush Handles
Feb 17, 2026 3:56 pm
What Your Father Didn't Teach You About Shaving
Phoenix Meetup!
Sharpologist (and The Black Coffee Life) will be at the Razor Emporium meetup in Phoenix this weekend! Come out and say hi!
I will be doing a couple of videos with Matt Pisarcik while I'm there, so if you would like me to ask him anything, hit me up with a reply here!
Why The Pressure Problem Comes Back Even When You Think It Is Gone
This article explains how pressure quietly returns as habits change, even when a shaver believes they have already solved it.
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Why Handle Design Matters More With Synthetic Shaving Brushes
Most shavers judge a brush by its knot. That works well with badger and boar hair. It works less well with synthetic fibers. The reason is mechanical, not subjective.
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Podcast
Joe Borrelli's latest podcast is out! Find out about Alpha Shaving's new razor, The Holy Black's new release, Wilde & Harte razors, and Old Spice discontinued in Canada.
Click/tap here to listen to the podcast (or read the transcript)....
Don't Forget About Sharpologist's Buyer's Guides
- Best Razors For Beginners
- Best Pre-Shave Oil
- Best Double Edge (DE) Razors
- Best Shave Brushes
- Best Shave Soaps
- Best Shave Creams
- Best Aftershaves
Be sure to see Sharpologist's "brother" website, The Black Coffee Life!