Can't Shave Against The Grain? Try This.
Mar 29, 2022 2:56 pm
What Your Father Didn't Teach You About Shaving
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Shaving Against The Grain
Shaving against the grain can provide the smoothest, longest-lasting shave. But in some cases it may not be practical--or desirable. Let's look at the pros and cons of shaving against the grain, how to do it correctly, and when it isn't recommended.
I also include a couple of alternative techniques that may get you a closer shave even if you can't shave against the grain.
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Catie's Bubbles Tonsorium
Catie's Bubbles has been on Sharpologist's "best shave soap" list for years, but I haven't really written about them in a single post for a long time. So I thought it would be a good idea to pick up a jar of Tonsorium" to review.
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Wet Shaving News Podcast
Joe Borrelli's latest Wet Shaving News podcast goes into his "Spring cleaning," plus comments on the Simpson Trafalgar shave brush, DE blades from razor artisans, and the Rolls Razor.