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  • May 27, 2008 Mike Sandoval

    Method Shaving for Newbies

    Method Shaving is a fairly new concept and it is evolving as the products are continuously improving. This leaves room for some confusion and misunderstanding of the process and how the products are used, so hopefully I can shed a little light for the "method curious." Not everyone wants to take the time to read Charles A. Roberts' 75-page "Primer on RMWS" and FAQs, which is understandable, so I cover the basics in this article. Yes, I have read the whole manuscript and found it very informative, and yes, I am that much of a shave geek.

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  • Knize Ten Cologne
    May 27, 2008 Mike Sandoval

    Knize Ten Cologne

    A long time ago, I received a small sample spray bottle of this cologne.  "Strong" would not even begin to describe its potency.  Without knowing anything about this fragrance, I happily proceeded to give myself 3 generous blasts in the chest, as I would with any atomizer cologne, and headed off to work one morning.  I spent the next 8 hours in Knize Hell vowing to never touch this foul, nuclear-strength liquid again!

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  • Simpsons Harvard 6 Shaving Brush
    May 27, 2008 Mike Sandoval

    Simpsons Harvard 6 Shaving Brush

    The Harvard is not one of the more common Simpson models that you see around. This particular shaving brush came from an old stock of Simpsons from several years ago. This was back in the days of the Manchurians, before the buzz about shedding and quality issues came about. This brush is the largest of the Harvard models. The knot is large and extremely dense, so that it hardly blooms at all even after intense lathering.

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  • Simpsons Duke 2 Best Badger Shaving Brush
    May 27, 2008 Mike Sandoval

    Simpsons Duke 2 Best Badger Shaving Brush

    My search for a smaller shaving brush to use with soaps finally led me to this little beauty.  I wanted something with a dense and stiff hair exclusively for using with hard soaps. After a little hunting around, I found this Simpsons brush at a price I could not refuse.  I purchased it from a gent who had only used it a half dozen or so times, and I was happy that it arrived in brand new condition.

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  • D.R. Harris Lavender Shaving Cream
    May 27, 2008 Mike Sandoval

    D.R. Harris Lavender Shaving Cream

    On a whim, I decided to try something new, which is something that happens often when I shop at Enchante. I picked up a new tub of D.R. Harris Lavender Shaving Cream.

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  • Derby Lavender Shaving Cream
    May 27, 2008 Mike Sandoval

    Derby Lavender Shaving Cream

    Derby shaving creams are a low cost cream fairly new to the market.  These are marketed by Derby, the producer of high quality double edge razor blades.  Recently I was browsing Lee's Razors website and I saw some tubes of this cream at a mere $3.50. I decided to be adventurous, especially given the price, and give these a try.

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  • The Shave Den Lemongrass Shaving Soap
    May 23, 2008 Mike Sandoval

    The Shave Den Lemongrass Shaving Soap

    This is one of the many melt-and-pour shaving soap offerings from The Shave Den.  Although the Shave Den soaps are known for containing too much Bentonite clay, I decided to give this one a try.

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  • The First Central Texas Wet Shavers Gathering!
    May 20, 2008 Mike Sandoval

    The First Central Texas Wet Shavers Gathering!

    Shaving 101 made its formal debut at the first Central Texas Gathering of Wet Shavers on May 17. Many thanks to those that made it out, we had a great time! Thank you especially to those who took the time to make the long trip in from out of town. This was just the first of what we are planning to be many future gatherings.

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  • Types of Shaving Brushes
    May 19, 2008 Mike Sandoval

    Types of Shaving Brushes

    One of the most common questions we get from fellow wet shavers is, "What brush should I buy?" Having put together a collection of various sizes and grades of brushes, it becomes very clear that certain brushes are better suited for certain shaving applications than others. The first thing that needs to be established when choosing a brush is the type of use you need out of it. Do you prefer to shave with a hard soap, or a soft cream? What about new styles of shaving, such as Method Shaving? As convenient as it would be, the fact of the matter is there just really is not a "one size fits all" model shaving brush. Aside from personal preferences on the physical aesthetics of the brush such as size, handle material, and color, etc., there very distinct categories for different styles of brushes.

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