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…
Just a brief tutorial on how I repaired my GEM safety razor. Many of us have experienced loose hinges on the cap of these razors. This forces the blade to sit incorrectly or move while shaving. Long story short, Bad Shave! Adjusting the spring on the mechanism can solve that problem! All you need is…
The 1800’s database is currently under construction. Look for it in 2017!! Thanks, Joe
Miami Nights Experience Check out the full review here: http://sharpologist.com/2016/07/kshaveworx-miami-nights.html Recently, I picked up a puck of “Miami Nights” shave soap along with the matching aftershave from K Shave Worx. This is the first installment of a several scent series by the administrators of the Facebook group the “South Florida Wet Shavers”. This group was formed…
Hello Everyone!! I wanted to let you know that the Wet Shaving News Podcast has changed days from Wednesday to Monday as we feel this better suits our listeners. We’ve had a great few months and wanted to sat a BIG THANK YOU to our listeners. The feed back has been positive and we will…
A few weeks ago my wife and I went on a weekend getaway to The Big Apple. We had a blast ! As a wet shaver I just had to hit up Pasteur’s Pharmacy! It was an experience I’ll never forget! Before I can go on, it’s important to understand the atmosphere of the surrounding…
Happy Friday All!! A lot going on here at Shave Straight and Safe! Check out the latest Wet Shaving News Podcast where Mark interviews Scott from Captain’s Choice !! Podcast Also, Part one of the Guide to honing is here!! Check it out here. I’ll be taking it on the road next week as my wife…
Let’s talk about how our previous wet shaving brothers and sisters used to keep their lather warm!! The infamous Shaving Scuttle. The shaving scuttle came to existence when wet shavers realized that hot water made shaving much easier. The dilemma, a lack of hot running water (or running water in general). In the 1700’s the…
Happy Friday All, Have you ever participated in a wet shaving pass around? Ever wondered why sometimes the product doesn’t last to the final person? You’re not alone. Wet shaving “pass-arounds” are a great way to get some of your buddies to try a product and discuss with the group. It’s also great…
The Wet Shaving News Podcast is back with a special interview from a new vendor!!! Bryan from Tampa Shave Co. was kind enough to spend some time with me this week to discuss his line of safety razors!! Check it out!! http://sharpologist.com/podcast/the-wet-shaving-news/dateline-51816-interview-tampa-shave-co.
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