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  • Oliveology Shave Gel
    December 20, 2010 Mike Sandoval

    Oliveology Shave Gel

    Just ask my mother and she’ll tell you that olive oil is the best product on earth. According to my mother, she can use it to remedy any problem from dry hair to stomach aches, and it’s true that olive oil is regarded as one of the best skin moisturizers. It is found in numerous cosmetics, such as soaps, shampoos, lotions and many others. For wet shavers, olive oil is commonly used as a primary ingredient in many pre-shave oils as well as in aftershave balms.  A new shaving product, Oliveology Shave Gel, takes this to heart and uses extra virgin organic olive oil to provide a surprisingly enjoyable shave.

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  • December 20, 2010 Mike Sandoval

    Merry Christmas, Craig Maire

    The winner of our Holiday Sweepstakes is Craig Maire of Franklin, MA/USA! We used random.org to select a winner and Craig was chosen out of all of our registrants. Interestingly, Craig indicated that it was his first time visiting the site, but we hope that this setup starts him out right and that he becomes a daily visitor of Shaving101.com from now on! Merry Christmas from Shaving 101 and all of our generous Sponsors!
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  • Tomorrow's the Big Day!
    December 19, 2010 Mike Sandoval

    Tomorrow's the Big Day!

    Holiday Sweepstakes

    Our Holiday Sweepstakes drawing will be held tomorrow, December 20! This gift box is amazing with a Simpsons Polo 8 Super and a Merkur 23C -- not to mention a Vulfix 660 Medium Pure and a Parker 97R Safety Razor... and a chrome stand... and The Bluebeards Revenge Luxury Shaving Cream (arrived at the last minute!)... and D.R. Harris Rose Shaving Cream ... and Musgo Real Aftershave. .. and Mitchell's Woolfat Shaving Soap... and a wooden soap bowl... and 125 double edge blades ... AND 15 samples of the best shaving products available! This giveaway is valued at over $450!! Merry Christmas to one lucky Shaving 101 reader! There's still time for you to register--Go now!

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  • Edwin Jagger Sandalwood Shaving Cream
    December 18, 2010 Mike Sandoval

    Edwin Jagger Sandalwood Shaving Cream

    Since its establishment in 1988, Edwin Jagger has been well known among wet shavers for producing some of the highest quality shaving brushes and razors available.  Recently the brand expanded its product offerings to include shaving creams, soaps, and moisturizers. The new line boasts uncompromised quality while using only the purest ingredients.  This article takes a closer look at the Edwin Jagger Sandalwood Shaving Cream, one of the company's newest shaving products.

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  • Master Bay Rum Aftershave
    December 16, 2010 Mike Sandoval

    Master Bay Rum Aftershave

    For many men the subject of traditional wet shaving conjures memories of the old-school barbershops that their fathers and grandfathers visited.  These shops where men gathered to share stories while getting their hair cut were filled with the unique aromas of aftershaves, hair tonics, and talcum powder -- scents that personified what a real barbershop was all about. The signature scent of this barbershop experience was bay rum, the quintessential old-school fragrance.  This article takes a closer look at one of the most affordable and convenient bay rum aftershaves, Master Bay Rum.

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  • Straight Razor Honing Video
    December 14, 2010 Mike Sandoval

    Straight Razor Honing Video

    One evening after a nice long honing session on coticules and shapton hones, Mike suggested filming a simple video in HD to show how to sharpen a straight razor on the most common and affordable beginner hones out there – the Norton 1K, 4K, 8K and the Chinese 12K hones. We began with a dull razor that we were actually using to cut electrical tape to cover the spines of the custom straight razors we were honing. This nearly 10-minute video is unedited other than added music and subtitles.

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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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