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 teach each other how to hone and trade different blades. This is the year of the wet shaving meet up. […]
How To Wet Shave – A No Frills Video Guide For The Noob
September 20, 2015 by
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 shaving, enough to get you going and getting a damn fine shave! This is not the be […]
How To Use Preshaves – Oils, Balms and Soaps!
May 29, 2015 by
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 and rejoice! To answer all the questions you could ever have on the subject I created a short, […]
How To Make Shims For DE Safety Razor (Using Multiple Material)
April 7, 2015 by
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 awhile. We I am here to tell you that all hope is not lost! If […]
Hunting In The Wild – Antiquing For Vintage Razors 101
March 30, 2015 by
There is nothing like that Indiana Jones’ feeling you get from finding your first vintage razor in “The Wild”. For me that feeling started with a $3 Gillette blue tip super speed. I still get that tingle every time and that’s what keeps me on my quest. Hunting for razors has become so much more […]
Quick Wet Shaving Tips – How To Store and Maintain Alum
September 3, 2014 by
Greetings folks and welcome back to another quick wet shaving tip with our hero, Douglas Smythe! In this short vid Doug will be discussing how to keep a grip on your alum block and storing tips to lengthen the life of your beloved block. Bonus Tips Included….how to create a “Brush Bumper” and Glycerin tricks! […]
How To Realistically Use Moustache Wax For A Natural Look
August 18, 2014 by
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 not shiny and insectoid.
How To Make Different Types Of Sangria Using Seasonal Fruit
July 4, 2014 by
“The best wines are the ones we drink with friends” – Bar Saying Sangria is a symbol of Spain, along with their delicious paellas, and it’s also traditionally made with Spanish wine and fresh, colorful fruit. The word sangria comes from the Spanish word sangré, which means “bloodletting” because of the dark red color. However, you can […]
4 Male Traits Women Find Sexy
June 20, 2014 by
Being single isn’t always easy. Even those of us who seem at their most comfortable when they’re on a first date, or trying to woo someone in a social setting, would concede – if you pressed them – that knowing what a prospective girlfriend or boyfriend wants in a partner can be difficult to determine. […]
Etiquette 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 groups, Google communities, bulletin boards, and a couple of Reddit forums since falling into traditional wet shaving a year and a half ago. Over time, I’ve gravitated […]