Shavemama.com and 30blades.com offer a wonderful bargain razor! The Black Tiger has all steel construction, black antique coating, and a slim profile Gillete Tech style razor head. The Black Tiger gives a smooth, mild, yet efficient, shave. It comes with a lifetime warranty! So, this is a razor that promises to last for years […]

The Cappuccino Safety Razor offers god looks and a great efficient mild shave. Get the Cappuccino Safety Razor and Barista Shave Soap from www.shavemama.com or 30blades.com. Bloc Osma Alum Block, 2.65 Ounce: https://amzn.to/2LtSxGi Osma Alum Block 2.65 Ounces – Pack of 2: https://amzn.to/2IQkSZG Bloc Osma Alum Stone 75g Block 3 Pack: https://amzn.to/2KWfwc1 VIKINGS BLADE ‘Black […]

Van Der Hagen Shave Soap was one of the first soaps I used when I came back to the traditional wet shave. It proved to be a good choice.:) Give Van Der Hagen Shave Soap time and it makes a nice thick, creamy lather that offers a lot of protection a terrific slickness. Don’t let […]

   I picked up a new shaving bowl. It’s from the folks at getsupply.com. http://getsupply.com https://getsupply.com/collections/all… SUPPLY Marble Shaving Bowl (Naturally Heat Retaining + Handcrafted from Solid Marble): https://amzn.to/2yyrjMt VIKINGS BLADE Luxury Badger Brush, Heavy Swedish Alloy Base + Obsidian Acrylic, Dark Stallion: https://amzn.to/2MTvntO Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Cream Bowl, 5.3-Ounce: […]

 Shave secret. Is it as good as they say? You can purchase Shave Secret at your local big box store (or drug store). The price varies but figure to spend between $3.50 to $4.00 USD. Online prices are higher, but links are provided for further information. You get 18.75ml. I mentioned the incorrect amount […]

 A shave with the Merkur HD 34C. This is a mild razor that requires strict shaving technique. Loved by many wet shavers, I take it for a test drive with Vikings blade Sandalwood & Cedar Luxury Shave Cream. “This is the same razor that men all over the world have learned to shave with […]

Have you been looking for a vintage Gillette Old Type razor and coming up short? Well, Razorock sells a razor based on the Gillette Old type. And, it’s less than 20 bucks! RazoRock OLD TYPE Open Comb DE Safety Razor at italianbarber.com: https://goo.gl/HRQaCv ========== Other Traditional Wet Shaving item to consider: Vikings Blade Chieftain Razor: […]

 A great shave starts with proper prep and good, protective pre-shave creams and shaving soaps. I was lucky o hit on a nice combination this morning. You may want to give some or all a try. RazoRock Mission Double Edge (DE) 3 Piece Safety Razor – Includes 20 Blades: https://amzn.to/2xkxNOh RazoRock Mission 3-Piece Double […]

 The Osma alum block is the one preferred by many wet shavers. Unlike cheaper compressed and molded alum blocks, the Osma block is cut from a larger alum block and machined and sanded into shape. It’s solid through and through. Check out their manufacturing process at: https://youtu.be/SNdnOjX1apY Osma Alum Blocks: Bloc Osma Alum Block, […]

A shave with a post war Gillette Tech and the Art of Shaving products! the Gillette Tech is a wonderully mild, yet highly efficient razor!  thsi vintage razor gives you a close clean three-pass BBS shave without suffering nicks cuts or irritation.  You can find these razors at yard sales, garage sales, estate sales and […]