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Tag: wetshaving

Worth The Switch: Are Safety Razors Better Than Other Razors?

2023-02-192023-02-19 Danie
Man with a beard and tattoo on his hand, holding a safety razor against his cheek

Global estimates show that about 75% of men shave daily, with about 85% preferring a wet shave over a dry shave.1 As more men turn to wet shaving, they are also abandoning the usual disposable […]

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History of the Safety (DE) Razor

2023-02-052023-02-05 Danie
Old fashioned tin box with lid open, and green cloth lining, and a safety razor resting across the box

The resurgence of interest in traditional men’s shaving has led to a market for tools once almost obsolete. One vital instrument to a wet shave is a safety razor. But what IS a safety razor, […]

Blograzor, safetyrazor, shaving, traditionalshaving, wetshaving

River Valley Trading is an online South African Traditional Wet Shaving Supplier

2023-01-222023-01-22 Danie
Double edge razor resting on its side, on a window sill, with a shaving brush behind it, with its head all fluffed out

There are really very few suppliers of wet shaving equipment in South Africa. They are so few that I could list nearly all of them on my website page about wet shaving. Some of those […]

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The art of cut-throat shaving: Because real men shave with a naked blade

2023-01-072023-01-07 Danie
Black and white photo of a man shaving with a cut throat razor, whilst looking into a mirror that is mounted on a wooden pole holding up a tent

The cut-throat razor is an appealing throwback to traditional shaving. It’s heroically old school, both an objet d’art and a challenge. “It’s the apex of wet shaving,” says Robert Burton, ecommerce manager at The Executive […]

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What Is A Safety Razor and How To Use It to Shave your Face – It is Easier than you Think, and is called ‘Safety’ for Good Reason

2022-12-242022-12-24 Danie
Photo of a safety razor lying next to a shaving brush

So, you’ve decided to switch to a safety razor. Good for you! Safety razors are a great way to get a close, economical, and comfortable shave without all the irritation and razor burn. They work […]

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Which Safety Razor Should I Buy?

2022-11-122022-11-12 Danie
safety razor fro

This is an article by the Wet Shaving Club. I love that they list their own options as well as those of their competitors. But it is a key question for new traditional wet shavers […]

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Video guide to some of the best beginner safety razors

2022-10-082022-10-08 Danie
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Unlike most cartridge razors which have fixed blades (which often swivel), safety razors come in at least 2 styles (2 or 3-piece screw on, and butterfly head). The heads also vary in aggressiveness, from mild […]

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What is Traditional Wet Shaving? How to Wet Shave?

2022-09-042022-09-04 Danie
What is wet shaving

There was a time when things were simple, days before multiple blades and aerosols. Unfortunately, one can say that the big corporations couldn’t help but get carried away with over-the-top marketing; now, even shaving is […]

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Alum block – why use it after shaving?

2022-07-172022-07-17 Danie
shaving

Alum blocks are crystal like stones or bricks that act as a soothing antiseptic after wet shaving. It’s a naturally occurring mineral, potassium aluminium which has been used for cosmetic purposes for centuries. When used […]

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Shaving isn’t mere personal hygiene, it’s an art… or it should be

2022-06-262022-06-26 Danie
safety razor

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 […]

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