Artisan Shaving

I'm on a mission to help millions of people around the world ditch expensive and wasteful plastic cartridge razors and switch to traditional safety razors that are far better for the planet. I discovered the joy of traditional shaving when I was just 14, less than a year after I even started shaving at all. I loved the time-honoured ceremony, precision and quality of soap, brush, razor and aftershave. My double-edge safety razor from Merkur is still the same one I use every day, although I've enjoyed experimenting with a range of models over the years. Paradoxically I have also been through a long list of interesting facial hair styles, but have never stuck with a full beard. Instead I am normally sporting very intricate mixes of sideburns, moustache and goatee that makes a good shaving system essential.

Shave Before or After Shower? The Eternal Question:

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Whether you shave before of after shower is a debate we’ll never see the end of. The answer depends largely on your own preference and situation. Shaving preparation requires plenty of hot water. Therefore it can make sense to have a nice hot shower first. This is the main reason to have shave after showering. … Read more Shave Before or After Shower? The Eternal Question:

How To Stop Bleeding From Shaving Cuts

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A shaving cut is an easy mistake to make. Unfortunately they can bleed quite badly. Razor blades are extremely thin and sharp which means they can cut quite deep accidentally, although thankfully shaving cuts tend to be so thin they heal very quickly. Until then your prime consideration is obviously how to stop bleeding from … Read more How To Stop Bleeding From Shaving Cuts

Shavette: What It Is, How To Use It And Find The Best

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A shavette is the convenient cousin of the straight razor. While straight razor shaving requires lots of care and attention to maintain the blade, a shavette simply uses a double edge blade from a traditional safety razor. Shavette is actually a brand name from premium shaving manufacturer Dovo, who also own the renowned Merkur safety … Read more Shavette: What It Is, How To Use It And Find The Best

Beard Balm: What It Is And How To Use It

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You’ve heard of beard oil but now get ready for beard balm. This beard product is closer to a pomade or moisturizer which makes it more suited to more controlled styling. Top Picks: Honest Amish Leave-in Conditioner Wild Willie’s Smooth Viking Honest Amish Heavy Duty What Is Beard Balm? Imagine a spectrum of viscosity from … Read more Beard Balm: What It Is And How To Use It

The Best Shave Butter: What Is It And How To Use It

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There was a time when all you had to shave with was shaving soap. Today we have a huge range of shaving creams, shaving oils and – now – shave butter. What is Shave Butter? Shaving butter feels more like moisturizer. It’s non-greasy and also transparent so you can actually see what you are doing. … Read more The Best Shave Butter: What Is It And How To Use It

Alum Block: Prevent Shaving Rash And Cure Cuts Fast

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An alum block is a magical tool. Alum is crystallised aluminium potassium sulphate which acts as a natural astringent that reduces inflammation by causing skin to contract. This means it is great for stopping shaving cuts bleeding and cures shaving rash before it even starts. Alum can also be powdered and bonded with wax is … Read more Alum Block: Prevent Shaving Rash And Cure Cuts Fast