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I received this Ever-Ready 1912 Vintage Single Edge Safety Razor from my cousin this past Christmas. She my name in our family gift exchange and apparently she knows me quite well because it really did make for great gift. Beyond the fact that it is another razor to add to my collection, it was a single edge razor, something that sadly has been lacking from my cabinet
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It is time for an updated list of best safety razors for 2017. Like most of the best of lists here at TheCloseShave (you can check out our most recent – best shaving soap list) the best doesn’t necessarily mean the most expensive. In fact if while I’m shaving I am thinking about how much the tool cost me rather than experiencing the shave I’m not sure what that is worth.
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The answer to how to hold a safety razor really is as simple however you feel comfortable while at the same time limiting any nicks or cuts. But since you find yourself here you are probably really new to traditional wet shaving or are contemplating your first razor. So here are some pointers for when you pick up that razor (for the first time or otherwise).
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One of the best things about a new year is the chance to improve on the previous year and make the decision to make the new year better than the year before. One great way to improve your year is to start every day with a great shave, and one way to have a great shave is with great soap. The perfect shave in the morning can really get you going both with how you look and how it makes you feel. So here you go, we compiled our best five shaving soap list for 2017.
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One question I often get asked when people find out that I am a classic wet shaving enthusiast is what is the difference between shaving cream and shaving soap? Of course before that question there is general confusion as to why I am using these “outdated” tools, that for the most part require an online purchase because I can’t pick them up at the grocery store, to perform my morning ritual of shaving.
Read moreBuilding the perfect lather shouldn’t be a daunting task. So we put together a simple chart to help you through
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What is the best shaving brush? There is no single right answer to this question because there are many things to take into consideration when determining what the best shaving brush would be. Are you using soap or cream? How much you are looking to spend?
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