Lapping film has generated a lot of attention in the past 3-5 years. Many people have begun using lapping film and have shared their results in multiple forums and websites. So what is lapping film? Here’s the definition in a nut shell: Lapping Film: a precision polyester base coated with minerals such as diamonds, aluminum…
Happy Tuesday! Hopefully everyone is adjusting to the time change and enjoying the extra hour of daylight (and warmer weather)!! A few months ago I was listening to the Brush Soap and Blade Podcast and heard Rick discuss his interests in other forms of classic collecting. While listening I couldn’t believe that another wet shaver shared…
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Posted 3/7/16 at http://sharpologist.com/2016/03/analyzing-wet-shaving-market.html Happy Monday All!!! Back to work after the car accident this past week. Always remember to wear your seat belt ! Check out my latest article. Click on the link above. In past 30 days or so the wet shaving industry has seen some frightening changes. Several vendors have announced they will…
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…
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