Embarking on the journey of traditional wet shaving is not merely about achieving a close shave; it's a voyage rich in history, technique, and sensory experience. To cultivate curiosity in this time-honored practice, one must delve into its intricacies with patience, exploration, and a willingness to learn. Here is a roadmap for newcomers, outlining the essential steps for cultivating curiosity in traditional wet shaving.  Source ..read more

Do you have trouble getting a consistent shave? I don't necessarily mean consistently close, I mean a shave that may have rough stubble patches in places at different times, or maybe getting a good shave one day and a lousy shave the next. Here are some tips to getting a more consistent shave. Source ..read more

It was never my intention to become a kitchen chemist, but desperate times call for desperate measures. Allow me to explain… Source ..read more

You’re listening to Wet Shaving Talk powered by Sharpologist.com where we’re dedicated to preserving the art and skill of classic shaving. I’m your host Joe Borrelli and today is April 8th 2024. Source ..read more

Tatara, known for their "golf ball" razors, recently expanded their product offerings with a shave soap: Honour. I got a puck to try. Source ..read more

A favorite shave cream of mine, discontinued for several years, is now available again! Wm. Neumann Old Fashioned Soda returns! Source ..read more

Mantic59 has said on several occasions that learning old-school wet shaving is learning a new skill like riding a bike or playing a musical instrument. A few weeks ago I discussed deliberate practice in relation to this. I decided to look a little more closely on what it takes to learn and–especially–cultivate a new skill.… Read More »Helpful Personality Traits For The New Traditional Wet Shaver Source ..read more

After years of single blade razors with a rigid head, and multi-blade razors with pivots, there is now an upstart group of razors that have a single blade and a pivot.  Could it be the best of both worlds? Source ..read more

At the suggestion of Mantic59 I tried three new-to-me brushless shaving products. One was surprisingly good, one was adequate and one was not good. The three items were Van Der Hagen Shave Butter, Kiehl’s Close Shavers Squadron Ultimate shaving cream, and a shaving cream from Amazon Basics. Source ..read more

Ariana And Evans is mainly known to Sharpologist readers for their excellent shave soaps. But did you know they have a safety razor with a unique feature as well? Read on to find out more about their razor with a nod to an aircraft bomber, the B1 Lancer. Source ..read more