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Wet Shavers Blog. In Praise of Witch Hazel | Wet Shavers Blog. November 1st, 2008 · 1 Comment · After shave / cologne You may not have given it a thought since you last saw it in your grandmother’s medicine cabinet. Witch hazel is a wonder substance and any wet shaver should give it serious consideration as one of the weapons in his shaving arsenal. A North American plant, the witch hazel shrub was used for its medicinal purposes by Native Americans long before European settlers graced the shores.

The liquid, extracted from the plant either by distillation or pressing, is wonderful for the skin. Many wet shavers use it as their only after shave, others splash some on as a base before applying after shave and/or balm. The cheap stuff you can get at the drugstore is OK, though it’s long on water and alcohol and short on witch hazel itself. Thayers Original Witch Hazel Toner with Aloe, a true friend to your skin. I prefer Thayers brand myself; it’s all natural and can be found in a variety of different styles.

Bay Lime Shaving Cream ShareThis. How to Lather Shaving Soap | Wet Shavers Blog. Lately I’ve seen posts by frustrated shavers on the message boards complaining of weak, runny, bubbly, short-lived lather from some of the better known soaps out there. Particularly maligned lately have been one of my favorites, Mitchell’s Wool Fat, and venerable Williams Mug Shaving Soap. I’ve never had trouble lathering MWF, and I just finished my first shave with Williams and got good lather from it. So what’s the deal? Do I have a great brush, or super water? No and no. I have a good brush and (thankfully) good tap water. I have learned how to get a good lather from shaving soap. Have you seen the internet ads lately talking about ‘one simple rule’?

There’s One Simple Rule to lathering soap as well. You can make great lather with a cream in a bowl. Soak your brush in hot or warm water, whatever’s comfortable.Squeeze and shake excess water out of the brush.Swirl the brush tips over the soap in a circular motion.Apply soap to one cheek. Now you can start making lather. Enjoy your shave! Wet Shaving Lather: How to Make It | Wet Shavers Blog.

Making lather is what separates old school wet shaving from ‘wet’ shaving using canned foam or gel. Once you’ve experienced the feel of rich, warm lather being spread on your face by a quality shaving brush, rarely is there any going back. So how do you make lather? Using a bowl or large mug (a latte mug is great for this), start by soaking your brush for five minutes or so in warm water. Lots of guys set the brush soaking before they get in the shower.

When the brush is well-soaked, dump the water from your bowl. If you’re using cream, drop an almond-sized dollop into the bowl. After a couple of minutes, you should get the result you’re looking for: a meringue-like lather with nice pointed peaks coming out of the brush. Some cream makers advise leaving the lather in place for a couple of minutes to aid in softening the beard. Making lather with soap isn’t too much different from making it with cream. Once again, take the brush and shake and/or squeeze it to rid it of excess water. Men's Grooming Shaving Accessories, Razors, Shaving Creams, Kits, and Aftershaves. Men's Grooming Shaving Frgrance Aftershaves. Grooming Lounge - Men's Skin Care, Shaving Products, Spa Services & Advice. Affortable Wet Shaving Supplies For Your Perfect Shave | Wet Shaving Supplies. Razors. Aftershave Lotion & Cologne. Razor Emporium | A gentleman’s source for his vintage shaving needs.

Men Shaving Kits, After Shave & Men’s Grooming Supplies - ClassicShaving.com. Colognes, Aftershave, Men’s Colognes & After Shave at Great Prices - ClassicShaving.com. Wet Shaving Blog | Shaving News, Reviews, Hints, Tips & Advice | The Shaving Shack Blog. Ask Aaron Q/A: The best double edge razor blades for sensitive skin Aaron is asked a question about the best double edge razor blades for guys with sensitive skin Blair Valentine-Purnell, from the UK, asks: “I recently got a double edge safety razor to help with my ingrowing hair problems and have had quite a bit of success- as long as I don’t leave it too long between shaves- but do suffer from a little bit of skin irritation afterwards.

Are there any particular double edge razor blades that are better for sensitive skin?” Lord Super Chrome Double Edged Razor Blades “Mr. While not specifically designed for sensitive skin, there are razor blades that would be more suited for a sensitive face. However, look for blades that have a Teflon coating, this tends to make a smoother shave. If you can find them Polsilver blades are very smooth, however they are rumored to be out of production. Happy shaving! Aaron” Ask Aaron Q/A: The best sandalwood colognes Paul Johnson, from the UK, asks: “Mr. “Mr. The world’s best shaving creams | The Shaving Shack Blog. Browse:Home/The world’s best shaving creams Three of our luxurious shaving creams have been named as some of the very best on the market. Dave Alexander, editor of the men’s grooming section on About.com, recently published an article, titled ‘My Picks for the Best Shaving Creams’.

The Bluebeards Revenge, which can reduce beard growth by up to 40 per cent, has been named the world's best shaving cream brand The Bluebeards Revenge, which can reduce beard growth by up to 40%, topped this coveted list. “Could there be anything better than the classics like Truefitt & Hill and Geo. F. Trumpers? “This product takes the traditional shaving cream and throws in a little science for an outstanding shave.” Taylor of Old Bond Street Mr. Taylor of Old Bond Street Mr. ”Since 1854, Taylor of Old Bond Street has been churning out some of the best men’s shaving products in the world and this product is no exception,” said Dave. Truefitt & Hill 1805 is one of Dave's favourite shaving creams Related articles: An easy step-by-step method for getting lather out of shaving cream | The Shaving Shack Blog. Browse:Home/An easy step-by-step method for getting the best lather out of shaving cream Wet shaving expert Aaron Wolfenbarger’s simple guide to creating that perfect shaving cream lather One of the most popular wet shaving items is shaving cream.

Long a standard of lather making material it is good for the face creating a smooth, slick shave. However, it sometimes can be tricky to lather. Here I hope to give you an easy method that will consistently give you thick, creamy lather from shaving cream. First gather the materials together; I recommend getting a shaving brush, shaving cream, and a sturdy ceramic bowl to whip up the lather in. While showering soak the brush and bowl in warm water. Use a quality shaving cream like The Bluebeards Revenge Once ready take about an almond size dollop or an inch long squeeze from a tube and drop it into the empty warm bowl. Remove the brush from the warm water and gently shake the excess water out of the brush. There you have it! Related articles: Colonel's Shave Shop. Shaving 101. Avoid Brush Damage and Maximize Your Investment. Sunday, January 02, 2011 Mike Sandoval Recently I was offered a trade for a vintage Simpsons Chubby 3 Best Badger and I was excited about receiving the brush.

It was originally purchased for around $325 about 10 years ago and was never part of a regular rotation. Because it is a Somerset shaving brush, it could still be valuable to collectors and could easily be priced over $200 on the used market. I was very disappointed to receive the brush and discover that many bristles in the inner core of the loft were broken off. When I made the dreaded phone call to the brush’s owner, he was very gracious. He said he had not given much thought to brush care and he did not know that the brush loft was not supposed to sink in after use. He is not alone; it is common to see online pictures of raggedy used shaving brushes. The biggest mistake that many men make is using excessive pressure when creating lather. It is also important to take care of your brush after the shave. Understanding Hair Grades of Badger Brushes. When shopping for a shaving brush, one can quickly become confused with the different grades of shaving brushes on the market today.

There are several types of brushes available, such as badger hair, boar bristle, and synthetics, but badger hair is by far the most ideal material for a shaving brush because of its natural water absorbing capability. Unfortunately for the newcomer to wet shaving, brush manufacturers do not have an industry standard in place that specifically defines grades of badger hair. The grade designations vary from one brand to the next, so it can be difficult to understand shaving brush quality and pricing. This article breaks down the basic classifications so that you can easily understand the different characteristics and benefits of various badger hair grades. Pure Badger Pure Badger Pure badger hair is the most readily available grade of hair since it covers a large percentage of the badger's body. Best Badger Best Badger Super Badger Super Badger Silvertip Badger. The Benefits of Traditional Wet Shaving. In April 2010, Money Magazine published a short article on the frugality of traditional wet shaving.

This feature, while helpful in bringing the national spotlight to the benefits of wet shaving, failed to mention many facts. It's important to look at the monetary costs as well as other costs that cannot be quantified. Despite the celebrity endorsements and high-dollar marketing campaigns, men are turning away from disposable razors and returning to old-school products. This article explains the costs and benefits, and explores mass-market shaving vs. traditional wet shaving from a financial and personal perspective.

Crunching the Numbers In Money Magazine, the writer stated, "[DE] blades will run about $30 a year, vs. $50 and up for cartridge refills. " The article didn't specify the brand or quantity of the blades, so I was curious to look into it myself. In order to do a fair comparison, I pulled up a popular mass-market cartridge shaving system on the website of one of the U.S.' Wet Shaving and Grooming Refined | Mark Of A Gentleman Canada. Mark Of A Gentleman - Post Shave Treatment / After Shave. Alum Block at Mark Of A Gentleman. Classic Colognes, Fragrances - Grooming | Fendrihan Shaving Store. Royal Shave: Aftershaves. Hawleywoods - No. 9 Bay rum aftershave - Sivletto – Rockabilly clothes and stuff 50’s style.

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