Shaving Guides

The goatee is one of the most interesting facial hair styles around. Neither full beard nor fully clean-shaven, goatee styles tend to be varied and creative just like their wearers. When it comes to how to shave a goatee the intricate style requires careful preparation and good equipment – hence we recommend a good double … Read more

Learning how to shave with a safety razor is easy if you follow the right steps. When first starting out shaving with a safety razor, it can be a bit overwhelming trying to figure out what all is required to wet shave.   Lots of new terminology, equipment, and the nagging fear that you are … Read more

Shaving against the grain is often a controversial topic in guides on how to shave. On one hand, shaving against the grain gives the closest shave imaginable and often with less work than shaving with or across the grain. However, it also provides the maximum chances of shaving rash and shaving bumps. Shaving Against The … Read more

Aftershave is an essential part of your morning routine. But have you ever questioned what does aftershave do? After all, it is often painful to apply and you don’t see any of the effects. Even in terms of scent an eu de toilette is far more effective than aftershave. But don’t be mistaken, aftershave is … Read more

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

Don’t rely on toilet tissue when you cut yourself shaving. A stypic pencil will help stop bleeding and promote healing right away. What is a styptic pencil and what is it made of? A styptic pencil is made of the potassium alum that you find in an alum block that is crushed and bonded with … Read more

With so many brands and types, it is easy to question exactly what does shaving cream do. Especially when a hundred years ago all people used to shave with was soap – which is still common and perfectly good today. Nevertheless what are the benefits of shaving cream and what makes the best shaving cream? … Read more

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. So what is the best beard balm? Best Beard Balm Top Picks: Honest Amish Leave-in Conditioner Honest Amish Heavy Duty Wild Willie’s Smooth Viking … Read more