Hunting In The Wild – Antiquing For Vintage Razors 101
What we actually look like hunting for razors in “The Wild”. There is nothing like that Indiana Jones’ feeling you get from finding your first vintage razor in “The Wild”. For me that feeling started...
View ArticleHow To Make Shims For DE Safety Razor (Using Multiple Material)
Sometimes we get a razor, be it vintage or modern that really is up to snuff on our faces. It can be a tad depressing, especially if it was a “Holy Grail” razor that you have been chasing for...
View ArticleHow To Use Preshaves – Oils, Balms and Soaps!
There seems to be a lot of confusion with all the preshave options we now have on the wet shaving scene. So much so I get some pretty frustrating emails….options are a good thing people, preshave...
View ArticleEtiquette in Social Media Groups, Please: 5 Helpful Questions
I apologize in advance if this blog post offends anyone; as a Canadian who’s perpetuating a stereotype, I’m apologizing gratuitously! Sowreeeee! Haha. I’ve joined several shaving-related Facebook...
View ArticleHow To Wet Shave – A No Frills Video Guide For The Noob
New to wet shaving? Can’t figure out how to load a DE Blade into your razor? Don’t know your YMMV from your SOTD…Doug’s got you covered. In this vid Douglas Smythe lays down the real basics to wet...
View Article2016: The Year of The Wet Shaving Meet Up – A How To
This is the year we bring our virtual “fraternity” into reality. This is the year we share our wet shaving endeavors, show off our collections, trade soaps, and sample aftershaves. This is the year we...
View ArticleRenaissance Man: Five Domestic Skills That Every Man Should Know
While most men might consider themselves to be independent, they’re probably lacking certain domestic skills. In order to be considered a true renaissance man around the home, there are 5 domestic...
View ArticleHow To Realistically Use Moustache Wax For A Natural Look
Join Douglas Smythe as he demystifies the handlebar moustache! Most gents over kill their cookie duster with moustache wax…it need not be that way. The trick is to wear a handlebar that looks natural...
View ArticleDo It Yourself Shaving Brush Mount
The shaving brush, a key component in the wet shave but often overlooked by the novice. When one first hops into the world of traditional shaving your eyes and senses are usually taken captive by the...
View ArticleColoring Your Beard or Moustache:Time To Dye-Pt 1
Ahh, sweet vanity, how we all at some level, succumb to thee. I love my facial hair and I am assuming you do as well since you are reading this article…that is, your own facial hair and not mine....
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