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Make Shaving Not Suck 3 Jul 2013 | 02:29 am
This article, “Make Shaving Not Suck,” by Shaving 101’s Mike Sandoval is featured in the July 2013 issue of Cigar Advisor Magazine. The article describes the problems with modern cartridge razors and ...
Wm. Neumann & Co. Aftershaves 2 Jul 2013 | 03:44 am
Previously, I have reviewed Wm. Neumann & Co.’s shave soap and pre-shave oil. Now this article takes a look at the last step in the Neumann shave collection, the aftershaves. Wm. Neumann & Co. offer...
Bison Made Black Cordovan Razor Strop 1 May 2013 | 08:40 am
It was a bright Sunday afternoon when my wife and I took our two youngest children to the ballpark. My son had his cap and glove; my daughter was slathered in sunscreen. We were ready to enjoy some ho...
Wm. Neumann & Co. Shave Soap 13 Feb 2013 | 09:53 pm
Over the past several weeks, I have been fortunate enough to be afforded an opportunity to test out several products from a newcomer to the wet shaving market. Bill Neumann II, founder of Wm. Neumann...
iKon OSS Safety Razor 31 Oct 2012 | 03:13 am
When I saw the iKon OSS for the first time, two things came to mind: (1) I do not know how iKon names their products, but OSS sounds like a battleship, and (2) Damn, this razor looks a lot like the Fe...
Gilbert Henry Bay Rum Aftershave Balm 2 Jul 2012 | 11:05 am
Read in your best movie trailer voice: “In a World where bay rum and alcohol collide, when your aftershave is sharp and spicy. One man and one woman will embark on a journey. A new brand will rise ......
Taylor of Old Bond Street Eton College Shave Cream 9 Jun 2012 | 06:52 am
Early in the 20th century, a historian of Eton College wrote, “No other school can claim to have sent forth such a cohort of distinguished figures to make their mark on the world.” Princes William and...
Double Edge Blades Reviews 29 Mar 2012 | 03:20 pm
New wet shavers frequently ask me, "What blade do you recommend for me?" Because each man's beard is different, there is not a simple answer to this question. One man may be suffering from tugging bec...
Technology's Curse: The Pivot Head 15 Mar 2012 | 02:58 am
By today’s modern standards, traditional shaving can appear complicated. Lather must be created with cream, brush, and bowl instead of the push of a button on an aerosol can. Similarly a traditional w...
Captain's Choice Bay Rum Aftershave 3 Jan 2012 | 05:29 pm
Over the past few weeks, holiday spirit was going strong: the Christmas lights were installed, vacation days were being used, and I was frequently enjoying a robust cigar (or two) with friends and fam...
