Hi there, black coffee lover,If you’ve ever wondered whether upgrading your coffee grinder is the secret to better black coffee, you're not alone. A lot of us reach for a new grinder when our cups aren’t singing the way we want them to - but the trut...
What Your Father Didn't Teach You About ShavingFirst Straight Razor Experiences: What Actually Goes Wrong and WhyIf you’ve ever tried a straight razor shave and walked away puzzled, frustrated, or underwhelmed, you’re not alone. New gear can feel lik...
What Your Father Didn't Teach You About ShavingTwo new pieces went up on Sharpologist this week and, on the surface, they look like very different reads. One is about patterns. The other is about a specific piece of gear. But together they tell a mor...
What Your Father Didn't Teach You About ShavingEver upgraded to a shiny new razor only to find your shave feels worse? You’re not imagining it. A different, more efficient razor can expose technique flaws because it punishes excess pressure, angle sl...
Coffee is more than a drink. For many of us, it’s a daily "anchor" (get it?) - a moment of stillness, familiarity, and comfort. But did you know that for some people, a coffee mug can hold meaning that goes far beyond what’s in the cup?TBCL's latest...
What Your Father Didn't Teach You About ShavingHow Many Of Us Are There, Really?I finally put some numbers around a question a lot of us ask: How big is the traditional wet shaving niche in the US?The answer is probably smaller than most people assum...
Two Very Different Safety RazorsFor some reason a link in today's email did not propagate. Here's the correction:I saw a single edge safety razor that uses barber blades, the “MYITKHT” razor, and it reminded me of the long-gone “Cobra” razors....
What Your Father Didn't Teach You About ShavingSharpologist's Annual Holiday Gift Guide!A great wet shaving gift does two things: it elevates the daily ritual, and it feels like something chosen with intention. This guide brings together the best raz...
What Your Father Didn't Teach You About ShavingSorry for the "radio silence" over the past few weeks! Catching up....Water Temperature vs. Age For Wet ShavingAs a man now in my 60s, old school wet shaving has been a ritual I’ve cherished for years....
What Your Father Didn't Teach You About ShavingI haven't traveled out of state for several years, for reasons beyond my control. But recently Matt from Rex Supply & Razor Emporium suggested we get together for one of his "Double Edge Discourse" v...