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As with many things, shaving has gone in and out of fashion for years and years, dependent on region, religion and other societal mores. For example, Orthodox Jewish men don’t shave in accordance with Leviticus […]
If you’ve been using an aerosol shaving cream and disposal razor, you’ve certainly left room for improvement. When using the wrong tools, shaving can feel like a painful chore—literally, if nicks, cuts, and razor burn […]
Something not covered was shaving soap such as Mitchell’s Wool Fat, Tabac, etc make. They last a lot longer than shaving cream, and provide even better glide, as the wet brush provides a bit of […]
You’ve decided to give a single blade safety razor a try. Congratulations! But which razor? There are many different types of “old school” double edge safety razors. Some are based on designs that have been […]
The realm of wet shaving has a strong attraction. More and more men and women are ditching the cartridge and canned foam for the sublime luxury of shaving with a soap and safety razor/straight razor. […]
Cartridge razors do a great job, though they are also sort of reinvented the wheel, given that the single-blade shave razor was achieving smooth results for nearly a century before the cartridge came along. But […]
I just really regret my dad never let me into the secret of safety razor shaving, and I had to suffer ingrown hairs for 30 years before I discovered this…
See Gillette Fatboy D4 1958 (V188)
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The Gillette Fatboy is one of the most iconic safety razors available today. Originally called the Gillette 195 (the price point was set at $1.95), it got the name ‘Fatboy’ shortly after Gillette released its ‘Adjustable slim’ model. Since the 195 had a handle of greater diameter than the slim model, it got nicknamed t
Specifically, a shavette is a shaving tool with a disposable blade, either it’s a fixed or a folding blade which looks similar to a straight razor if put it on the table, but the only […]
Both “invented” by Gillette: Which Do You Believe To Be The Best? Interestingly enough Gillette invented the safety razor at the turn of the last century but once their patent expired everyone started manufacturing them […]
A Shaving review of a 50+ year old Gillette Slim Adjustable Razor Wow 50+ years later, after seeing decades of use, this razor still shaves fine. Wondering if today’s Gillette Fusion razors will be able […]
