Sharpologist

[...] recorded in 3000 BC in the Sumer civilization. Men at that time used a rudimentary form of shaving cream that was made up of wood alkali and animal fat. You will be surprised to know that they [...]

[...] By Mark H What is the best shaving cream?  There is a lot of it out there–the good, the bad, and the ugly.  And shaving cream can be [...]

[...] , dishwashing liquids, general cleaners, hand cleaners, polishes, metalworking fluids, paints, shaving cream and printing inks. Allergic reactions A 1996 study found that triethanolamine (TEA) [...]

[...] Staff Like many wet shavers, I love menthol. I never had exposure to mentholated shaving cream until I returned to wet shaving, as canned foam was my choice. It’s cooling, refreshing, [...]

[...] Now that you have prepared your brush you are ready to use it.  If you have never used a shaving brush before you should take a look at the lather post from our 30 Days To A More Enjoyable Shave [...]

[...] . For the best experience I think you should use a lathering shave soap or cream applied with a shaving brush. It’s a great way to keep water next to the skin, gently remove tiny bits of debris and [...]

[...] I suggest using them “brushless” (lather them in with clean fingers) instead of using a shaving brush, as there is always the possibility that bacteria might get picked up by the brush hair and [...]

[...] $0.03/ml in the larger size.  And you use a lot less of it when you lather it with a shaving brush!  A pump bottle would last months and months with daily use.  I think KMF’s performance [...]

[...] large learning curve typically associated with them (unless they just aren’t aware).  [T]he Beluga Razor virtually eliminates this learning curve, thanks to its pivoting neck, so you can shave with [...]

[...] By mantic59 After its successful crowdfunding campaign, the Beluga razor is now available for pre-order.  I was able to get several shaves in with a prototyle. Beluga [...]

[...] By mantic59 Hot on the heels of Sharpologist’s coverage of the Rockwell razor and the Beluga razor comes the Thomas Clipper on Kickstarter.  The Thomas Clipper razor has a stainless steel [...]

[...] range is too large to administer it safely as an oral agent. Sandalwood is a common aroma for shaving creams. Its oil is steam distilled from the dried wood of Santalum genera of trees. They produce a [...]

[...] forming on your skin and reduce irritation. You should always use the thinner and filmier shaving creams because they help in preventing you from causing irritation to your skin while you are [...]

[...] By mantic59 I’ve mentioned St. James of London shaving creams on Sharpologist a couple times now, including getting listed in the “best shaving creams” [...]

[...] removing the fur of animals. Early History In other ancient civilizations the application of shaving creams is rather unknown, although there have been records that men used to get rid of facial hair. [...]

[...] it. The result: a rapidly growing snowball effect toward DE razors as men shift away from cartridge razors. (And that movement in itself results in more visibility: another example of positive [...]

[...] that my shaving experience is still profoundly greater than it ever was while using cartridge razors.  I decided to use a 3D printer to create a shaving stand for my shaving gear. (NOTE: [...]

[...] a complaint. King Of Shaves Hyperglide.  Yes, a cartridge razor.  Out of my 10 cartridge razors I use the Hyperglide when I am very short on time, or if I am travelling and don’t [...]

[...] of are Pacific Shaving Oil and Village Barber Shave Oil. OK, let’s move on to the razor. Cartridge razors also have their blades set to angle angle specified by their manufacturer so it is [...]

[...] pitch competition, have been working on Rockwell Razors while both studying full time. Rockwell Razor They say “we’ve been working with expert engineers, designers, and machinists in North [...]

[...] ) got his hands on a prototype razor. Prototype (By mantic59) I was sent a prototype of the Rockwell Razor to examine.  I received a couple 3D-printed plastic versions of the razor head and base [...]

[...] By mantic59 As I mentioned last week I was able to shave with the Rockwell Razor prototype.  I have a few more shaves with it under my belt now. My first impression using the [...]

[...] By mantic59 Hot on the heels of Sharpologist’s coverage of the Rockwell razor and the Beluga razor comes the Thomas Clipper on Kickstarter.  The Thomas Clipper razor has a [...]

[...] making his own shaving soap and is researching just what is shaving soap and what makes it good.  I will be following his series with interest. The post Shaving- [...]

[...] at the Duty Free store at Logan Airport, because while I’ve loved the Cade line as a shaving soap, it’s never been available as a cologne. Interesting, it doesn’t smell a ton like the [...]

[...] occasionally, for ten minutes.  Or you can try soaping up the brush with some lathering shaving soap or cream (hopefully you got some of that too!) and letting it sit overnight.  No matter what [...]

[...] Company) with some interesting discussion of the “why now?” aspects of the resurgence of traditional shaving. Shaving on the Edge (Both of Them) (NY Times) is another article about the return of [...]

[...] like Piccadilly and St. James, and a wider awareness of shaving in general (especially traditional shaving) all seem to be coming at once. And Sharpologist is going to be right in the middle of it. [...]

[...] ’s book The Long Tail: Why the Future of Business is Selling Less of More, but the traditional shaving movement differs somewhat from other niche markets: traditional shaving has a [...]