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  • The Details on Cleansing
    April 17, 2011 BOLD Collaborator

    The Details on Cleansing

    Cleansing is the most overlooked aspect of a man’s skin care routine. Cleansers are the bread and butter of the cleansing routine.  Its cornerstone. Its foundation. Its bedrock.  Coupled with a moisturizer, they are the one-two punch of the whole skin care routine.  If cleansing in general is the most overlooked aspect of a man’s skin care routine, than a cleanser is the most overlooked product. This article goes into detail about the different products make up the cleansing phase. 

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  • Molinard Rasoline Shaving Cream
    February 24, 2011 Mike Sandoval

    Molinard Rasoline Shaving Cream

    Any man who shaves on a daily basis knows that there are occasions when time is short and enjoying a traditional wet shave with a brush and lather is just not possible.  As a husband and father, I am very familiar with this problem and have made an effort to experiment with various brushless shaving products.  This article takes a closer look at Rasoline, a nonlathering shaving cream from one of the world’s most respected perfumeries.

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  • Wet Shaving While Traveling
    February 21, 2011 Mike Sandoval

    Wet Shaving While Traveling

    Just because you are away from the comforts of home does not mean that you have to go without an enjoyable shave. Despite the minor inconveniences of airport security or lack of space in your suitcase, there are many popular traditional shaving products that are either designed for travel or have sturdy and compact packaging that make them smart choices. This article offers some tips and suggestions on traveling with your favorite wet shaving gear.

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  • December 29, 2010 Mike Sandoval

    Welcome to Shaving101.com

    Thanks for visiting our site! Let us give you a quick tour. Shaving 101 is designed to be an easy-to-navigate online magazine that helps people learn the benefits and techniques of traditional shaving. The site is divided into four main categories:

    #1 Education
    Articles in this category are dedicated to information and advice on double-edge shaving, Method Shaving, straight-razor shaving, and skin care. In addition, there are numerous articles on using and caring for shaving brushes as well as information on using shaving products.

    #2 Reviews
    This category is divided by product type, so you can see all reviews by date as they are posted or jump straight to a topic, for example, shaving creams. Product reviews include descriptions and photographs of safety razors, straight razors, brushes, soaps, pre-shaves, aftershaves, and more.

    #3 Galleries
    When shopping for a shaving brush, it is helpful to see brushes next to each other so that the differences are more apparent. We started the brush gallery to present a consistent view of shaving brushes so that you can easily compare their sizes and shapes.

    #4 Q & A
    The Shaving Q & A category includes short answers to questions that readers have submitted to us. To find answers on certain topics, for example, safety razors, use our Title Filters to narrow down the questions. The most popular questions appear first in the list.



    FREQUENT QUESTIONS…

    How often is the site updated?

    We try to add articles and reviews to Shaving101.com as often as possible. While not all articles or new photos are posted on the home page, you can easily see what is new by looking at the bottom of the page under “Latest Posts”. You can also see our latest posts by watching our Facebook and Twitter pages.

    Who writes for Shaving 101?

    Mike Sandoval founded Shaving101.com in 2008 as a place where beginners to traditional shaving could find straight-forward answers. Mike felt that there was a lot of conflicting information and traditional shaving could be confusing for new wetshavers. He began writing articles and reviews to help beginners and veterans expand and care for their collections. Over the years others have become contributors and shared their knowledge and experiences as well. Learn more on the About Us page.

    What does “Shaving 101” mean?

    Using “101” after a name is a common phrase used in the United States to describe the basics of a topic or a beginner's guide. This is derived from college courses, which are numbered as a student promotes grade levels.  Entry-level classes are usually 101, while advanced classes may be 201, 301, 401, etc. For example, freshman classes include Chemistry 101 or Literature 101. Because shaving education is our primary goal for this site, the name Shaving 101 was chosen.

    How do I comment on an article?

    If you have a question or comment, please write us! Every article lists the author and you are welcome to write him for more information. In addition, “Like Us” on Facebook and “Follow Us” on Twitter and write comments there. We love to hear feedback about our articles. We appreciate all the positive comments and support that we have received over the years. Thanks for reading Shaving101.com!

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  • December 12, 2010 Mike Sandoval

    Sweepstakes Update

    Thank you to all of our readers who have entered our Holiday Sweepstakes! We are excited to offer a giveaway on our website in appreciation for all the comments and support you've given us over the years. The prize package will be a complete shaving setup for one lucky winner. The package includes a Simpsons shaving brush, Merkur safety razor, and other products from brands, such as D.R. Harris, Mitchell's Wool Fat, Musgo Real, Pacific Shaving Company, Parker Safety Razor, and much, MUCH more! (Trust me, it's good!)  There is still time to enter, so sign up if you haven't already.  Drawing will be held on December 20, 2010!  Good luck!
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  • Shaving Lather: Too Dry, Too Wet, And Just Right
    December 8, 2010 Mike Sandoval

    Shaving Lather: Too Dry, Too Wet, And Just Right

    One of the biggest challenges for new wet shavers is learning when your lather is right.  Many men spend years shaving with foam or gel from an aerosol can and never have to focus on actually creating lather for every shave.  While these products are convenient and take out the guess work, they are generally not good for the health of your skin and will never provide the benefits or enjoyment that one gets from traditional wet shaving with a brush.  This article takes a closer look at the three basic stages of shaving lather: too dry, too wet, and perfect.

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  • Holiday Sweepstakes
    November 20, 2010 Mike Sandoval

    Holiday Sweepstakes

    Shaving 101 was proud to offer one lucky winner the shaving setup of a lifetime! Due to the generosity of our featured sponsors, Shaving 101 put together an incredible shaving set valued at over $450!

    Holiday Sweepstakes

    Drawing was held on Dec. 20, 2010. Congratulations to Craig Maire of Massachusetts/USA!

    The gift box included a Simpsons Polo 8 Super and a Merkur 23C, not to mention a Vulfix 660 Medium Pure and a Parker 97R Safety Razor, a chrome stand, The Bluebeards Revenge Luxury Shaving Cream, D.R. Harris Rose Shaving Cream, Musgo Real Aftershave, Mitchell's Woolfat Shaving Soap, wooden soap bowl, 125 double edge blades, AND 15 samples of the best shaving products available! 

    Merry Christmas from Shaving 101 and our generous Sponsors:

    LeesRazors.com
    Shaving-Shack.com
    SuperSafetyRazors.com
    RazorBladesAndMore.com

     

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