Happy Monday everyone! Not only is it Monday but its February 29th so enjoy this extra day we only have the privilege of living in once every four years!! This past weekend Linda and I decided to take a break and enjoy some R & R. We traveled the east coast of Florida starting from…
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Let’s take a moment to discuss the various grinds you will find today. There are approximately 16 different grinds, but we’ll go over the top 4 categories to keep it simple. The grinds are classified by the hollowness of the blade. Essentially, the thinner the blade is closer to the edge, the more hollow…
The question of the day ….Does Size Really Matter? ……..with straight razors????? To better understand this question lets first go over the true meaning of “Size”. Size is determined by the width of the blade in an easy to read fraction such as 4/8, 5/8, 13/16 and so on. So now the age old question…
If your located in South Florida or looking for a vacation spot this is the meet-up for you! Check out their Facebook Page or message me for more details!! Here are just some of what’s going on during the meet-up: Release of a special edition Shave Soap and Aftershave provided by Soap Commander Unveiling of the official SFWS…
Ever wonder if yesterday’s straight razor prices were relative to today’s? I did. I decided to do a little research to see for myself. I received a print from my parents this past Christmas from a 1903 catalog that contained several straight razors. I went ahead and created a calculator that converts 1903 dollars to 2016…
The new Wetshaving News Podcast is here!!! Check out some awesome news an update to my 7-day challenge and a q & a session with the oldest American Strop maker ! http://sharpologist.com/2016/02/podcast-feb-10.html
Originally posted here on the Sharpologist website. The time has come. You’ve chosen your razor, you’ve learned to lather with a shaving brush, and you’re mentally ready to start shaving with a straight razor. Your next step is to purchase a shaving strop. Of course this decision can’t be easy. There are so many different types,…
Just when you’ve seen it all, the world of wetshaving throws you another curve ball! What’s this weird looking razor you ask? It’s possibly the most “common” razor in the past 1000 years! The Japanese “Kamisori” straight razor has its roots well in to the middle ages. Originally used to shave the heads of…
Happy Groundhog’s Day everyone. Hopefully there won’t be another 6 weeks of winter. Today seemed fit for our Facebook release. We are very excited to expand our horizons into a new endeavor. Our Facebook page will feature both new and past posts so be on the look-out for some interesting stuff. There’s a a lot of…
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