It’s been more than six months since I came back to wet shaving with a traditional safety razor. I’ve gone completely old school and could not be happier with my decision.  Not only am I getting a great shave, but the process, overall, has been healthier and I’m saving some serious coin.  Our dads and […]

Getting new shaving stuff is like being a kid in a candy store! These new products from the folks at Vikings Blade are home runs! If you’re new to wet shaving, then this brush and shaving cream are two great items to help you get started on the right foot. If shaving isn’t the best […]

I came across another old razor from my late father’s shaving tools. I recall that dad received this razor as a Christmas gift.  It dates back to the late 1970s.   So, it’s somewhere near 40 years old. This is the Barbershop Old Fashioned Luxury razor from the Franklin Toiletry Company.  The razor has a […]

Razor blades are sharp. You need to handle them carefully. Luckily, a safety razor allows you to use a razor blade safely and efficiently. However, for the first-time user, loading a blade can be bit daunting and intimidating. Butterfly safety razors are the easiest to load.  Just twist the bottom of the handle, the double […]

Wet shaving is more than a necessary chore guys do every morning. Some guys embrace it as a hobby.  They seek out and find vintage razors and brushes.  They spend hours restoring them. Well, I just might do the same.  I found my late father’s old shaving brush (it has got to be every bit […]

I was perusing the internet the other day and came across this Ebay blog post, “5 Tips to Help You Wake Up Early.” The one point that caught my interest was Number 4. “Plan a Nice Start to the Day.” The author suggests setting some time aside in the morning for reading a book or newspaper […]

Amazing how changing a blade in a razor can change how close and comfortable a shave is. The Godfather razor is quickly becoming my favorite shaving razor. Here’s a quick look at various blades I’ve used in The Godfather razor. This razor is quickly becoming my GoTo razor. No nicks, no cuts, no razor burn. […]

I’m really enjoying my journey through wet shaving with a safety razor.  I’m starting to acquire extra items so I can gift them to others sometime down the road. So, here’s another look at budget shaving bowls. These can be found at many thrift stores.  Costing a mere buck or two, they are in like […]

For all you wet shavers and safety razor enthusiasts out there, I did a comparison of The Godfather razor (newly released) to the original Vikings Blade razor. Wet shaving with a safety razor is a great way to start the day.  There’s something about the ritual of whipping up a lather, brushing it on your […]

If, for some reason, you find yourself traveling and forgot your safety razor, simply step into a local big box store and pick up the Van der Hagen razor. It comes with five blades and can give you a fairly decent shave in a pinch. As many readers know, I’m a big fan of the […]