New Video: Personna Double Edge Safety Razor aka BBS-0
This Personna “Made in England” razor is believed to be the inspiration behind the infamous Wolfman BBS-1 that was distributed by LASSCO from 2014-2017 Advertisements
Blackland and Black Bird Razor
Originally written by me and featured on Sharpologist.com on 1/5/18 The Blackland Razor Company has established a reputation amongst wet shavers all over the world. Built upon the concept that high quality tools can also be works of art, the Blackland Razor Company produces razors that are built tough and made to last a lifetime. To Shave…
Wet Shaving Talk Podcast Episode 2
Today on the Show: What’s happening in The Wet Shaving World! Discussion of the Week: “Collecting Vintage Razors” Training Tip of the Week: Choosing the right Double Edge Safety Razor! Vendor of the Week: PantaRei! What’s Coming Up! Check out the podcast here:
The Amazing Story of The Gillette Toggle
The Gillette Toggle Story is finally told!! As a wet shaver for several years, The Gillette Toggle has always intrigued me. It’s one of those razors that you may come in contact with only a few times, but leave a lasting impression. Whether you’re a collector or user alike, if your into vintage razors chances…
PAA/CK New Scent….Sun Down!!!
PAA Crown King Sun Down Recently, I was one of the first to try Phoenix Artisan Accouterments’s (PAA) “Sun Down” product line. As with most products from PAA, there is an interesting story behind their latest creation. Let’s take a moment to go over it. It’s 1963 and the USA is a serious manufacturing powerhouse.…
New Video and Product: Let’s Talk About Skin Stretching : How Important it REALLY IS!!!!
Let’s talk about stretching your skin while shaving. Is it important? Should you do it? Most of us never thought of stretching our skin when we learned how to shave on those multi-blade or electric razors in our lives before we discovered “traditional wet shaving”. The actual process requires a little practice and a…
New Video: How to Use Modern Single Edge Blades in a 1890 Kampfe Bros Safety Razor
Happy Tuesday All! Just received my 1890 Kampfe Bros Safety razor (other wise known as a “lather catcher”) The early versions of these safety razors (which were being sold more then 10 years before the Gillette version) accepted a wedge like blade that needed to be stropped and honed much like a more modern Rolls…
