What Your Father Didn't Teach You About ShavingMerkur 34C vs Henson AL13: Two “Mild” Razors With Very Different Shave LogicThe Merkur 34C and Henson AL13 are both often described as “mild,” but they behave very differently on the face. Both razors al...
What Your Father Didn't Teach You About ShavingSafety Razor Stewardship: Expert Techniques for Care and CleaningSafety razors need light but regular maintenance. Proper cleaning and lubrication prevent corrosion, thread wear, and mechanical failure.C...
What Your Father Didn't Teach You About ShavingProof Select 2.0 Razor ReviewWhile pivoting single-blade razors are still a small category (but a favorite of mine!), they have grown enough that different designs are starting to show different beh...
What Your Father Didn't Teach You About ShavingThe Most Popular Double Edge Safety Razor By SalesThere are lots of articles about the “best” double edge razors. But what are the most popular double edge razors by sales in tod...
What Your Father Didn't Teach You About ShavingReminderIf you haven't already please take a moment to respond to a short survey about planning improvements to Sharpologist!Click/tap here for the survey (Google Forms)....Razor Emporium VideoI made a b...
What Your Father Didn't Teach You About ShavingTake A Moment?I’m planning some improvements for Sharpologist and would like your input.If you have 60 seconds, please take this short reader survey:Click/tap here (Google Form)....How Technique Transfer...
What Your Father Didn't Teach You About ShavingPAA Meta-4 ReviewThe PAA Meta-4 is a stainless steel DE razor that feels mild on the skin, offers modest blade feel, and prioritizes comfort over raw efficiency.Click/tap here to read more....Gillette Te...
What Your Father Didn't Teach You About ShavingParker AeroShave: How Weight Can Change BehaviorThe Parker AeroShave is a lightweight aluminum double edge safety razor whose low mass changes how pressure, angle, and tactile feedback are perceived duri...
What Your Father Didn't Teach You About ShavingPhoenix 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'...
What Your Father Didn't Teach You About ShavingWhy Pressure Is the Hidden Cause of Most Bad ShavesShaving pressure is often the hidden cause of bad shaves because it emerges as a reaction to cutting resistance rather than a conscious technique choice...