Vikings blade Shaving Cream provides you with a VERY SLICK shave. Unlike other shaving creams that give you a thick Santa beard, Vikings blade Shaving Cream whips up thick, but becomes light and frothy and very slick. Think SLICK, not THICK. . You can whip it up in a bowl or do a face lather […]

  There’s been an ongoing discussion regarding the Vikings Blade Chieftain razor and the Baili BD179. Some say they are identical. The folks at Vikings Blade have always stated that The Chieftain is the original, real McCoy. Baili has released an official statement regarding this that clears up the matter. You can read Baili’s statement […]

  Here’s another terrific SE razor in the Gem Micromatic series! The Gem Micromatic Bullet Tip Single Edge Safety Razor! I acquired this razor from an Ebay seller at a “Buy It Now” price. And, happily and surprisingly, it turns out to be in much better condition than the photos had shown.   ========== Other […]

This is just a quick look at an after shave product I picked up at the local Dollar General. It’s Gillette Sensitive Skin After Shave Gel. I purchased this for about four dollars. And, I must say, it’s rather good. It has a nice clean scent which doesn’t overwhelm or linger too long. Plus, it […]

Here’s a quick tip on how to use Ebay a bit more efficiently when looking for that vinatage razor (or other item of interest). ============ Edwin Jagger Double Edge Safety Razor, Ebony: http://amzn.to/2oyGRJC Merkur HD 34C: http://amzn.to/2nSWKH0 Edwin Jagger DE89Lbl Lined Detail Chrome Plated Double Edge Safety Razor: http://amzn.to/2mG5hMr VIKINGS BLADE The Godfather Safety Razor: […]

IT’S PRIME DAY!  PRIME DAY IS HERE! Among my late father’s shaving gear, I found a safety razor nearly 100 years old! Wow! ========== VIKINGS BLADE The Chieftain Safety Razor: http://amzn.to/2nB1d4Z VIKINGS BLADE The Godfather Safety Razor: http://amzn.to/2nSTyLt Edwin Jagger Double Edge Safety Razor, Ebony: http://amzn.to/2oyGRJC Merkur HD 34C: http://amzn.to/2nSWKH0 Edwin Jagger DE89Lbl Lined Detail Chrome Plated Double Edge […]

Prime Day is almost here!  Click here for great deals! Every wet shaver should try Proraso Shaving Soap in a Bowl (aka Proraso Green) at least once! This soap is a mainstay in the wet shaving community. Wet shavers the world over rave about it. After only once use, I now understand why. I highly […]

Prime Day is Almost here!  Click here for great deals! Are you traveling during this long Fourth of July weekend?  If so, I have the perfect razor for you! I picked up this vintage Gillette travel safety razor on Ebay for less than 20 dollars! And it looks to be unused and in brand new […]

  After cleaning and sanitizing, I had a chance to use this Gillette Super Speed form the 1940s. It appears to be from the year 1948 or 1949. Gillette didn’t start putting date codes on their razors until 1950 (or thereabouts). So, 1948/1949 is the closest estimation. My thanks to the guys on the Badger […]

I had a terrific shave with this vintage Gillette Tech Ball End Safety Razor. It has a wonderfully mild quality resulting in a close shave wiht a good deal of comfort. Yet, it is very efficient. If you prefer not to buy a vintage razor, you can always give the Vikings Blade Godfather safety razor […]