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The 13 Most Soothing, Smooth and All Around Best Shaving Soaps for Men
There are few things that can make a modern man feel more like a classic gentleman than grabbing a proper shaving brush and lathering on a soft layer of a good shaving soap.
Sure, nowadays there are dozens – if not hundreds – of brands pushing various shav ...continues
See https://gadgeteer.co.za/the-13-most-soothing-smooth-and-all-around-best-shaving-soaps-for-men/
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The 13 Most Soothing, Smooth and All Around Best Shaving Soaps for Men
There are few things that can make a modern man feel more like a classic gentleman than grabbing a proper shaving brush and lathering on a soft layer of a good shaving soap.
Sure, nowadays there are dozens – if not hundreds – of brands pushing various shav ...continues
See https://gadgeteer.co.za/the-13-most-soothing-smooth-and-all-around-best-shaving-soaps-for-men/
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There are few things that can make a modern man feel more like a classic gentleman than grabbing a proper shaving brush and lathering on a soft layer of a good shaving soap.
Sure, nowadays there are dozens – if not hundreds – of brands pushing various shaving gel, shaving cream and lotion products that can give you all sorts of skin-boosting benefits.
But as Moneypenny said as she (sexily) shaved Daniel Craig’s James Bond in Skyfall: "Sometimes the old ways are the best".
Single blades are single blades, but where traditional wet shaving really gets the rubber hitting the road, or the blade gliding on skin, is the amazing variety of quality shaving soaps and creams. Not only are they good quality, and often artisan made, but they are very good to use on the skin, without having the chemicals or aerosols that come with most commercial shaving products.
I still prefer a harder shaving soap puck, which I use a stiffer brush to lather. But there are no shortage of options out there, and if you look around you'll usually also find artisan soap makers in most cities (and even small towns).
The very essence of the traditional shaving experience typically lies in the soap or cream being used.
See The 13 Best Shaving Soaps for Men (2023 Update)These are the best shaving soap options for guys who want a close, smooth shave. The #1 best shaving soap for men is definitely...
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The 13 Most Soothing, Smooth and All Around Best Shaving Soaps for Men
Daniel Craig, as James Bond, standing in front of a mirror and lathering his face with a shaving brush with shaving cream on it There are few things that can make a modern man feel more like a classic gentleman than grabbing a proper shaving brush and lathering on a soft layer of a good shaving soap. Sure, nowadays […]
https://gadgeteer.co.za/the-13-most-soothing-smooth-and-all-around-best-shaving-soaps-for-men/
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The 13 Most Soothing, Smooth and All Around Best Shaving Soaps for Men
Daniel Craig, as James Bond, standing in front of a mirror and lathering his face with a shaving brush with shaving cream on it There are few things that can make a modern man feel more like a classic gentleman than grabbing a proper shaving brush and lathering on a soft layer of a good shaving soap. Sure, nowadays […]
https://gadgeteer.co.za/the-13-most-soothing-smooth-and-all-around-best-shaving-soaps-for-men/
https://squeet.me/display/962c3e10-4c1a7502-0258141d2c516e60
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How to Shave with a Safety Razor
This is a no frills, no lengthy intro, guide that gets straight into the meat of the topic. Learning anything new though does require a little memory muscle reprogramming. It did take me about two shaves to get into the swing of it, and from there the benefit ...continues
See https://gadgeteer.co.za/how-to-shave-with-a-safety-razor/
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How to Shave with a Safety Razor
This is a no frills, no lengthy intro, guide that gets straight into the meat of the topic. Learning anything new though does require a little memory muscle reprogramming. It did take me about two shaves to get into the swing of it, and from there the benefit ...continues
See https://gadgeteer.co.za/how-to-shave-with-a-safety-razor/
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How to Shave with a Safety Razor
Close side-view of a man's cheek partially covered in shaving soap, and his hand holding a matt-black safety razor against his cheek. This is a no frills, no lengthy intro, guide that gets straight into the meat of the topic. Learning anything new though does require a little memory muscle reprogramming. It did take me about two […]
https://gadgeteer.co.za/how-to-shave-with-a-safety-razor/
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How to Shave with a Safety Razor
Close side-view of a man's cheek partially covered in shaving soap, and his hand holding a matt-black safety razor against his cheek. This is a no frills, no lengthy intro, guide that gets straight into the meat of the topic. Learning anything new though does require a little memory muscle reprogramming. It did take me about two […]
https://gadgeteer.co.za/how-to-shave-with-a-safety-razor/
https://squeet.me/display/962c3e10-c65fb377-6083424a18582282
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Afeitado nocturno, que mañana no me da tiempo
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How To Maintain and Care for Your Safety Razor
Geofatboy demonstrates how to maintain and provide proper care for your safety razor. See how to dry, clean, properly lubricate, and store your safety razor so that it will keep that fresh look and provide you with many years of fantastic shaves. Have you eve ...continues
See https://gadgeteer.co.za/how-to-maintain-and-care-for-your-safety-razor/
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How To Maintain and Care for Your Safety Razor
Geofatboy demonstrates how to maintain and provide proper care for your safety razor. See how to dry, clean, properly lubricate, and store your safety razor so that it will keep that fresh look and provide you with many years of fantastic shaves. Have you eve ...continues
See https://gadgeteer.co.za/how-to-maintain-and-care-for-your-safety-razor/
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Geofatboy demonstrates how to maintain and provide proper care for your safety razor. See how to dry, clean, properly lubricate, and store your safety razor so that it will keep that fresh look and provide you with many years of fantastic shaves. Have you ever asked yourself: How do I clean it? Do I remove the blade after shaving, or leave it in the razor? What types of oil are best for lubrication? How and where do I store it? Get all the answers here.
I certainly learnt some new things like loosening the head, and also about oiling that head's thread.
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How To Maintain and Care for Your Safety Razor
by geofatboy on YouTube
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How To Maintain and Care for Your Safety Razor
https://gadgeteer.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/razorcare-400x225.jpg Geofatboy demonstrates how to maintain and provide proper care for your safety razor. See how to dry, clean, properly lubricate, and store your safety razor so that it will keep that fresh look and provide […]
https://gadgeteer.co.za/how-to-maintain-and-care-for-your-safety-razor/
https://squeet.me/display/962c3e10-8bfe66a5-630446d27658cc29
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How To Maintain and Care for Your Safety Razor
https://gadgeteer.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/razorcare-400x225.jpg Geofatboy demonstrates how to maintain and provide proper care for your safety razor. See how to dry, clean, properly lubricate, and store your safety razor so that it will keep that fresh look and provide […]
https://gadgeteer.co.za/how-to-maintain-and-care-for-your-safety-razor/
https://squeet.me/display/962c3e10-8bfe66a5-630446d27658cc29
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Elevate Your Shave with a Quality Shaving Soap
Shaving soap is a prime example of a classic men’s grooming essential that’s been overshadowed by its canned cousins, even though, in several respects, the newer product is actually worse than what it attempts to replace! The fact of the matter is the only re ...continues
See https://gadgeteer.co.za/elevate-your-shave-with-a-quality-shaving-soap/
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Elevate Your Shave with a Quality Shaving Soap
Shaving soap is a prime example of a classic men’s grooming essential that’s been overshadowed by its canned cousins, even though, in several respects, the newer product is actually worse than what it attempts to replace! The fact of the matter is the only re ...continues
See https://gadgeteer.co.za/elevate-your-shave-with-a-quality-shaving-soap/
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Elevate Your Shave with a Quality Shaving Soap
https://gadgeteer.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/shaving-soap-guide-400x210.jpg Shaving soap is a prime example of a classic men’s grooming essential that’s been overshadowed by its canned cousins, even though, in several respects, the newer product is actually worse than what it attempts to […]
https://gadgeteer.co.za/elevate-your-shave-with-a-quality-shaving-soap/
https://squeet.me/display/962c3e10-a86b2ca4-3a31ad6b84fd0f2b
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Elevate Your Shave with a Quality Shaving Soap
https://gadgeteer.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/shaving-soap-guide-400x210.jpg Shaving soap is a prime example of a classic men’s grooming essential that’s been overshadowed by its canned cousins, even though, in several respects, the newer product is actually worse than what it attempts to […]
https://gadgeteer.co.za/elevate-your-shave-with-a-quality-shaving-soap/
https://squeet.me/display/962c3e10-a86b2ca4-3a31ad6b84fd0f2b
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Gillette Cartridge Blades R110 ea (US$5.79) vs Gillette DE Blades R4 ea (US$0.21)!
I was so shocked at the price of these cartridge blades, I had to take a photo of it. I used to use one of these blades per week when I still used cartridge shaving blades. A pack of eight blades will fill my car’s tank with petrol. I can see why wearing bear ...continues
See https://gadgeteer.co.za/gillette-cartridge-blades-r110-ea-us5-79-vs-gillette-de-blades-r4-ea-us0-21/
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Gillette Cartridge Blades R110 ea (US$5.79) vs Gillette DE Blades R4 ea (US$0.21)!
I was so shocked at the price of these cartridge blades, I had to take a photo of it. I used to use one of these blades per week when I still used cartridge shaving blades. A pack of eight blades will fill my car’s tank with petrol. I can see why wearing bear ...continues
See https://gadgeteer.co.za/gillette-cartridge-blades-r110-ea-us5-79-vs-gillette-de-blades-r4-ea-us0-21/
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Gillette Cartridge Blades R110 ea (US$5.79) vs Gillette DE Blades R4 ea (US$0.21)!
https://gadgeteer.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Cartridge-338x400.jpg I was so shocked at the price of these cartridge blades, I had to take a photo of it. I used to use one of these blades per week when I still used cartridge shaving […]
https://gadgeteer.co.za/gillette-cartridge-blades-r110-ea-us5-79-vs-gillette-de-blades-r4-ea-us0-21/
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Gillette Cartridge Blades R110 ea (US$5.79) vs Gillette DE Blades R4 ea (US$0.21)!
https://gadgeteer.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Cartridge-338x400.jpg I was so shocked at the price of these cartridge blades, I had to take a photo of it. I used to use one of these blades per week when I still used cartridge shaving […]
https://gadgeteer.co.za/gillette-cartridge-blades-r110-ea-us5-79-vs-gillette-de-blades-r4-ea-us0-21/
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Why Use a Shaving Brush instead of ‘Modern Technology’
Perhaps you’ve caught a glimpse of one in an old movie, a vintage barbershop, your grandfather’s medicine cabinet, even that “how to wet shave” video that piqued your interest: a shaving brush. But isn’t it an obsolete tool of yesteryear? An out-of-date metho ...continues
See https://gadgeteer.co.za/why-use-a-shaving-brush-instead-of-modern-technology/
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Why Use a Shaving Brush instead of ‘Modern Technology’
Perhaps you’ve caught a glimpse of one in an old movie, a vintage barbershop, your grandfather’s medicine cabinet, even that “how to wet shave” video that piqued your interest: a shaving brush. But isn’t it an obsolete tool of yesteryear? An out-of-date metho ...continues
See https://gadgeteer.co.za/why-use-a-shaving-brush-instead-of-modern-technology/
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Why Use a Shaving Brush instead of ‘Modern Technology’
https://gadgeteer.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Screenshot_20230611_121917-400x282.jpg Perhaps you’ve caught a glimpse of one in an old movie, a vintage barbershop, your grandfather’s medicine cabinet, even that “how to wet shave” video that piqued your interest: a shaving brush. But isn’t it […]
https://gadgeteer.co.za/why-use-a-shaving-brush-instead-of-modern-technology/
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Why Use a Shaving Brush instead of ‘Modern Technology’
https://gadgeteer.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Screenshot_20230611_121917-400x282.jpg Perhaps you’ve caught a glimpse of one in an old movie, a vintage barbershop, your grandfather’s medicine cabinet, even that “how to wet shave” video that piqued your interest: a shaving brush. But isn’t it […]
https://gadgeteer.co.za/why-use-a-shaving-brush-instead-of-modern-technology/
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Traditional Wet Shaving: The difference between shaving soaps and shaving creams
I’ve long been a fan of harder shaving soaps myself because I find them easier to lather, and they seem to last longer. I can usually just lather the soap right on the puck and use it from there, whereas lathering a shaving cream usually needs to be done in a ...continues
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Traditional Wet Shaving: The difference between shaving soaps and shaving creams
I’ve long been a fan of harder shaving soaps myself because I find them easier to lather, and they seem to last longer. I can usually just lather the soap right on the puck and use it from there, whereas lathering a shaving cream usually needs to be done in a ...continues
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Traditional Wet Shaving: The difference between shaving soaps and shaving creams
Woman with long pigtails in her hair, and background has various shaving supplies on many shelves I’ve long been a fan of harder shaving soaps myself because I find them easier to lather, and they seem to last longer. I can usually just lather the soap right on the puck and […]
https://squeet.me/display/962c3e10-6cf1336a-a78ecc571047ada8
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Traditional Wet Shaving: The difference between shaving soaps and shaving creams
Woman with long pigtails in her hair, and background has various shaving supplies on many shelves I’ve long been a fan of harder shaving soaps myself because I find them easier to lather, and they seem to last longer. I can usually just lather the soap right on the puck and […]
https://squeet.me/display/962c3e10-6cf1336a-a78ecc571047ada8
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Well, this was unexpected! The #EdwinJaggerDE89 thread sheared off and stuck inside the iKon handle (did get it out).
I suppose that is the weak point with this design vs maybe butterfly heads. But 8 years of daily use, still not too bad.
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Well, this was unexpected! The #EdwinJaggerDE89 thread sheared off and stuck inside the iKon handle (did get it out).
I suppose that is the weak point with this design vs maybe butterfly heads. But 8 years of daily use, still not too bad.
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Gillette still sells Safety Razors but you don’t need to buy Gillette blades for it
Gillette invented the safety razor about 120 years ago, even though they lost interest in it when they discovered they could lock buyers into buying very expensive plastic cartridge razor blades. This happened because everyone started to manufacture standardi ...continues
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Gillette still sells Safety Razors but you don’t need to buy Gillette blades for it
Gillette invented the safety razor about 120 years ago, even though they lost interest in it when they discovered they could lock buyers into buying very expensive plastic cartridge razor blades. This happened because everyone started to manufacture standardi ...continues
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Gillette invented the safety razor about 120 years ago, even though they lost interest in it when they discovered they could lock buyers into buying very expensive plastic cartridge razor blades. This happened because everyone started to manufacture standardised double edge blades that could fit any other safety razor, and profits on blades were very slim.
But safety razors and blades are going stronger than ever today as many shavers have rediscovered them to be more environmentally friendly, better for the skin, and way cheaper to use.
Competition means cheaper prices, but also a mass of options to choose from. There are many brands of blades that offer a different shaving experience (with the same razor) due to different sharpness, shaving angle, smoothness, etc. So although you buy one razor, test out a few different blades with it, as the experience will be different with each blade brand.
Gillette is not "the best" safety razor out there, as there are many excellent quality choices to choose from today. So spend some time watching reviews to get an idea before choosing. Although a razor will last a few lifetimes, many shavers do end up buying a few more razors to just try out different experiences. I've even bought an Ikon handle to replace the handle on my Edwin Jagger DE89 head.
See #^https://www.amazon.com/King-C-Gillette-Platinum-Refills/dp/B08FF44M1H/
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Gillette still sells Safety Razors but you don’t need to buy Gillette blades for it
https://gadgeteer.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Gillette-400x400.jpg Gillette invented the safety razor about 120 years ago, even though they lost interest in it when they discovered they could lock buyers into buying very expensive plastic cartridge razor blades. This happened because everyone […]
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Worth The Switch: Are Safety Razors Better Than Other Razors? https://gadgeteer.co.za/worth-the-switch-are-safety-razors-better-than-other-razors/
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Worth The Switch: Are Safety Razors Better Than Other Razors? https://gadgeteer.co.za/worth-the-switch-are-safety-razors-better-than-other-razors/
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Worth The Switch: Are Safety Razors Better Than Other Razors?
Man with a beard and tattoo on his hand, holding a safety razor against his cheek Global estimates show that about 75% of men shave daily, with about 85% preferring a wet shave over a dry shave.1 As more men turn to wet shaving, they are also abandoning the usual disposable […]
https://gadgeteer.co.za/worth-the-switch-are-safety-razors-better-than-other-razors/
https://gadgeteer.co.za/worth-the-switch-are-safety-razors-better-than-other-razors/
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The resurgence of interest in traditional men’s shaving has led to a market for tools once almost obsolete. One vital instrument to a wet shave is a safety razor. But what IS a safety razor, where did it come from, and why is it called a “safety"?
Gillette’s invention of a razor with disposable blades exploded onto the scene (with a strong push from the US Army which commissioned his razors and blades for general issue to soldiers.) By crafting a razor that could be used at home with cheap disposable blades that eliminated sharpening, Gillette revolutionized men’s grooming.
Thank goodness though Gillette moved onto a way more lucrative cartridge razor business, and somehow the really effective and economic safety razor was not under an exclusive patent, so today we all can reap the benefits of this excellent technology.
See History of the Safety Razor
#safetyrazor #wetshaving #traditionalshaving #razorsThe resurgence of interest in traditional men’s shaving has led to a market for tools once almost obsolete. One vital instrument to a wet shave is a safety razor. Learn more about its history here.
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History of the Safety (DE) Razor
Old fashioned tin box with lid open, and green cloth lining, and a safety razor resting across the box The resurgence of interest in traditional men’s shaving has led to a market for tools once almost obsolete. One vital instrument to a wet shave is a safety razor. But what IS a safety razor, […]
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What Is A Safety Razor and How To Use It to Shave your Face – It is Easier than you Think, and is called ‘Safety’ for Good Reason https://gadgeteer.co.za/what-is-a-safety-razor-and-how-to-use-it-to-shave-your-face-it-is-easier-than-you-think-and-is-called-safety-for-good-reason/