What Your Father Didn't Teach You About ShavingBlade AngleBlade angle is an essential yet often overlooked aspect of achieving a great shave with a safety razor. While many shavers focus on the quality of their razors, blades, and shaving creams, the...
What Your Father Didn't Teach You About ShavingThe Best Double Edge Razor?“What is the best safety razor?” I get the question all the time. Unfortunately there isn’t an easy answer: the market is growing, changing and offering more choices than...
What Your Father Didn't Teach You About ShavingBudget-Friendly Shaving BrushesThe journey of traditional wet shaving can be a rewarding experience, offering a closer shave and a touch of nostalgic elegance. However, deciding on the tools and accessor...
What Your Father Didn't Teach You About ShavingBest Safety Razors For Getting Under The NoseAchieving a good shave under the nose can be a tricky endeavor for many men, including me (and my Mediterranean nose)! This small, delicate area often r...
What Your Father Didn't Teach You About ShavingHobo ShavingI happened to come across a video about what shaving was like for the hobo of the 1930’s and I thought it would be interesting for Sharpologist readers (particularly a DIY shave brush made fr...
Parker Razor's Variant adjustable safety razor has been a favorite of mine for years. So when they launched an open comb version I had to give it a try. Source
I recently got a bottle of the new Calming Serum from Leaf Shave. Here are my thoughts. Source
It was in July, 2022 that I penned the article where I had razors from these two companies go head-to-head. After an exhaustive testing regimen, I selected the “old” DSC Executive handle and six-blade cart over the Harry’s Truman handle and their sta...
Are you in search of a shaving tool that combines modern technology with old-school charm? Look no further than the world of injector razors. These sleek and stylish grooming gadgets seem to be making a comeback, offering a shaving experience familia...
ou’re listening to Wet Shaving Talk powered by Sharpologist.com where we’re dedicated to preserving the art and skill of classic shaving. I’m your host Joe Borrelli and This is the 2023 Fall Seasonal Special! Source
You’re listening to Wet Shaving Talk powered by Sharpologist.com where we’re dedicated to preserving the art and skill of classic shaving. I’m your host Joe Borrelli and This is the 2023 Fall Seasonal Special Source
Even the most seasoned head shavers occasionally end up with shaving cuts when using a blade. It could be a trickle of blood running down past the ears, or maybe that tell-tale sting when you step back under the shower letting you know you’ve nicked...
The art of traditional shaving requires the right tools, and a shaving brush is one of them. One of the most debated topics in this area is whether to opt for a synthetic or badger hair brush. While some traditionalists vouch for badger hair brushes,...
It can be tough keeping up with the artisan shave soap market these days. I have been trying to look a little closer at the new or less-talked-about artisans and recently had a chance to try Night Watch Soap Co.'s Kauboi shave soap. Here are my imp...
As I stood in front of the mirror recently, shave brush in hand, I couldn't help but wonder what made the shave brush so special. Was it just a fancy accessory or was there some science behind it? Curiosity got the better of me and led me down a rabb...