Hello Fellow Wet Shavers!!!! I’m back after taking some time off!! A short video and article for your Tuesday!! Barber hones were made by dozens of manufactures and sold with the intent to keep straight razors sharp. A simple eBay search will tell you that these stones are far from extinct and very abundant in…
Happy Monday fellow Wet Shavers! I hope everyone had an incredible weekend! When I started honing straight razors I was fascinated by all the different methods of getting a razor sharp. One in particular was the “Dilucot Method” for the Belgian coticule. The “Dilucot Method” is a one stone honing progression where you simply create…
In the wet shaving world, it’s easy to see how the artisan movement has made such a big impact in the grooming industry. It’s such an impact that mainstream competitors have changed their strategies in order to successfully compete against their new competition. So how long have some of these players been in the game?…
Good Morning Fellow Wet Shavers, At the end of last year I reached out to Fromm International (the parent company) with some questions about the history of the Illinois Strop Company. I mentioned the interview on the “Wet Shaving News Podcast” but never here. A couple of years ago I purchased a new Illinois…
Check out the latest podcast from Wet Shaving News!!!!! Dateline 3/24/16
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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