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....
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...