Tag: shaving

Shaving – its all about the brush and soap

Shaving – its all about the brush and soap

Wet Shave is so trendy.  Wet shave is simply lathering up a soap with a brush, and gently applying it and shaving.  Purists are using straight razors, but enthusiasts are utilizing the soap and brush with popular multi blade razors.  Wet is the key, and 

A Shaving Brush Primer

A Shaving Brush Primer

As you know, we carry shaving soap, and until recently we carried only Boar Bristle Brushes.  Last year we purchased a small batch of Silver Badger Brush heads, and had a friend who does amazing wood turning  create handles for us.  We quickly realized that 

A Shaving Brush Primer

A Shaving Brush Primer

Following the post on Shaving Soap, i thought it fitting to tell you a bit about what we know of Shaving Brushes.  So here goes.  The idea of having the ability to shave at home became popular in the mid 19th century only after innovations 

Shaving Soap – Returning to an old tradition

Shaving Soap – Returning to an old tradition

There is a trend toward practices of the past, among which is the return of the art of shaving, involving a brush, a bar of shave soap and a mug or vessel to hold the soap. There are hidden benefits to this chemical free method of shaving including extending the life of your razor.