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How to store a shaving brush, what you need to know.

One of the questions that is often asked by people who has recently taken up the hobby is how to store a shaving brush when you’re not using it.  Unfortunately there is not an answer that everyone will agree with.  This article will go over the pros and cons of different methods so you can make a more educated decision. (more…)

Today’s product review is the shaving soap and shave oil offered by Sudsy Soapery. Sudsy Soapery is run by Jonathan and Kaycie Cook, a husband and wife team based out of St. Louis, MO.  They have developed a line of soaps and bath products that are all natural and only use essential oils for thier scents.  I had the opportunity to try thier Twice Mint Shave Oil, Sandalwood and Myrrh shave soap,…

How to hunt up vintage shaving gear “in the Wild”

One of the popular aspects of wet shaving is finding vintage shaving gear.  The thrill of finding a gem in the wild makes all of the long days of finding nothing… almost worth it :).  In that vein, here are a few hints and tips for when you go hunting up vintage diamonds in the rough. (more…)

A shaving brush doesn’t exfoliate your skin; A rebutal

One thing that is constant in the wet shaving world is that not everyone is going to agree on the “how” or the “why” of various aspects of our obsession hobby.  To be honest, it can be both refreshing and/or aggravating depending on the topic.  One such topic that bothers me, is the statement that the use of a shaving brush does NOT exfoliate your skin.  Instead of brooding or writing a terse…