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Articles about cut throat razor (0-17 of 17)
- Acne's Frequently Asked Questions &give Answer
By: bilal... | - Over the Counter Drugs
Q: I've tried a million over the counter products for acne and they work for a while and then they stop. I've tried oil-free cleansers, gels, cover-ups, and makeup - all of which claim they help acne-prone skin. But they're not; what am I doing wrong?
A: You're not doing anything wrong except wasting your money. The products you're buying don't work. Even though they are labeled oil-free, they really aren't oil-free. All products with the exception of wa ...
Tags: Business, Online Business
- Does Straight Razor Shaving Show The Face Of The New Man?
By: Steve Dempster | - It is a fact that, in a World increasingly dominated by technology, mens' shaving is steadily leaning towards an instrument from the past: the straight razor. The causes of this are varied and, in some ways, unrelated. Here we take a look at just some of the reasons for the increase in popularity in the use of this vintage shaving tool.
Perhaps the main reason - according to feedback I have received - for throwing away the multi-blade shaver and replacing it with a classic straigh ...
Tags: straight razor, straight razors, cut throat razor, cut throat razors, wet shaving
- Your First Straight Razor: Vintage Or New?
By: Steve Dempster | - For many men, changing to a straight razor is a big step - and it's easy to get confused by what's on offer. This article examines some of what's available in today's market.
There's a school of thought that says that. as far as craftsmanship goes, we now cannot match the skills of our forefathers. Whilst this may be true in some areas (pyramid building, for example!) it can hardly be said of such a basic technological skill such as metalworking. Or can it?
Straigh ...
Tags: straight razor, straight razors, cut throat razor, wet shaving
- Seven Top Tips To Give You A Really Great Wet Shave
By: Steve Dempster | - Wet shaving is a skill that has to be learned much as any other - yet many men still struggle with this everyday task. Here are seven tips that should turn a chore into a real pleasure!
1. No matter what kind of razor you use - straight razor, double-edged safety razor or cheap throw-aways - always make sure that the edge of the blade you are about to use is - to coin a phrase - razor-sharp. Easier said than done? Not a bit of it. If you use any kind of disposable-blade razor, cha ...
Tags: straight razor, straight razors, cut throat razor, wet shaving
- Why Many Men Are Switching To Alternative Shaving Methods
By: Steve Dempster | - In the past few years there has been a definite swing away from the cheap, mass-produced multi-blade razor towards a classic method of shaving. This article takes a look at some of the reasons why.
The classic method of shaving that I'm talking about is, of course, the straight razor. As a tool it is as far removed from the modern multi-blade as it could be in terms of the way it is made, yet it performs exactly the same function - or does it? Let's look at comparisons.
Tags: straight razor, straight razors, cut throat razor, wet shaving
- A Pocket Knife For The Cosmopolitan Woman
By: William Doggett | - Every woman should own and carry a pocket knife for a variety of reasons. Even the daintiest of cosmopolitan women should have a nice, razor sharp pocket knife stashed away in her purse for necessary use. What could a lady possibly need with a pocket knife, you ask?
I am glad that you asked. There are so many uses for a pocket knife that a lady could benefit from that I will not have the time or the space to touch on every one of them within the body of this article. However, I as ...
Tags: pocket knife, knife, pokcet knives
- Razor Burns And Bumps: How To Banish Them For Good
By: Steve Dempster | - Razor burn - that rawness of face familiar to thousands of men - is something that can be avoided in most cases. This article gives one simple solution.
Firstly - just what is razor burn? Let's start by stating that it definitely is not a burn in the literal sense - only that the sensation is one of burning and itching on irritated skin. It's what irritates the skin that matters and, in the case of razor burn, how you can go about getting some relief.
The main ca ...
Tags: straight razor, straight razors, cut throat razor, wet shaving
- Badger Hair Shaving Brushes Explained
By: Archy Ash | - Some people ask why badger hair is used in making shaving brushes. Badger hair is different to many types of fur and like human hair it absorbs water and it is this characteristic that makes badger hair perfect for shaving brushes. The lathering process whips hot water, soap and air into a warm foam that cleanses the skin and lubricates the path of the razor. Water is the key element in a good shave and the more a brush can hold, the better the lather and shave will be. The fine tips of the hai ...
Tags: shaving brush, shaving, mens health, razors, mens gifts, shaving mirrors
- The Best A Man Can Get? Read And Decide For Yourself!
By: Steve Dempster | - We men are told today that modern, disposable-blade razors give us, in terms of a shave, 'the best a man can get' to borrow one maker's slogan. Is this really true and are we selling ourselves short in terms of exchanging speed for skill? This article looks at the fors and againsts of different shaving methods.
The modern disposable-blade shaving razor is quite a feat, both of engineering and marketing. The marketing side began way back with the first of King Gillette's safety raz ...
Tags: straight razor, straight razors, cut throat razor, wet shaving
- History Of Shaving And Shaving Brushes
By: Archy Ash | - The earliest shaving implements were of natural materials, shards of flint, scallop shells, splinters of obsidian (volcanic glass), all had razor-sharp edges that would allow the removal of beard and body hair. During the earliest recorded grooming rituals fellow members of a tribe would shave each other.
In ancient Egypt archaeological artefacts show that shaving was commonplace in the whole population. The poor used shards of flint or obsidian and would shave themselves; the mi ...
Tags: shaving brush, shaving, mens health, razors, mens gifts, shaving mirrors
- Shaving Problems? Sensitive Skin? You Don't Know How Lucky You Are!
By: Steve Dempster | - Today's man may suffer from shaving rash, razor burn and sensitive skin but compared to our forefathers he's in the lap of luxury. This article takes a brief look at how men coped with their facial fungus in days of yore . .
Did you know that the average man's beard hairs have the same tensile strength as copper wire? It's a fact. So maybe it's not so surprising that in remote antiquity most mature men resembled a badger peering out of a hedge! Why? Simple - their beards stubborn ...
Tags: straight razor, straight razors, cut throat razor, wet shaving
- Buying Your First Straight Razor: Some Points To Keep In Mind
By: Steve Dempster | - Increasing numbers of men are returning to the use of straight razors for their daily shave but some, certainly, are unsure just what to go for. This article should help them make that all-important first purchase.
So what to look out for in your first straight razor? Let's look first at just what makes a straight razor what it is. A straight razor is, essentially, a very simple tool. The scales (sometimes called 'the handle' or 'the sheaves') aren't even really necessary in terms ...
Tags: straight razor, straight razors, cut throat razor, wet shaving
- Shaving Properly Or, How I Learned To Stop Getting A Rash And Love My Razor
By: Steve Dempster | - Okay, that's a tongue-in-cheek title but the fact is that most men have never been taught how to shave properly. This article will try to remedy this fact and keep men's faces rash-free!
There are many rites of passage in a man's life and the first 'real' shave has to be one of them. You all know the one I mean - where real bristles are poking out of your chin to replace the fluff of adolescence. It's an important moment, yet how many young men are taught to shave correctly? Very ...
Tags: straight razor, wet shaving, dovo, thiers-issard, cut throat razor
- A New Choice For Men's Shaving? Not Really!
By: Steve Dempster | - Straight razors - sometimes called cut-throat, flat or open razors - were the only choice for men wanting to tame their stubble for hundreds of years before King Gillette invented the modern 'safety' razor.
Straight razors then fell into decline, and quite a few urban myths were born about them - some true, some false. Here are a few to mull over:
1. 'A straight razor blade will cut at a touch.' True! But only if sliced across the skin - and any sharp knife will do ...
Tags: straight razor, cut throat razor, shaving, mens grooming, honing, stropping
- Straight Razors Versus Safety Razors: Is There An Outright Winner?
By: Steve Dempster | - Straight razors are the new-old kid on the block in men's shaving - but how do they measure up to the modern safety razor? Here are some facts . . .
Durability: Winner by KO, the straight razor. Looked after properly, a straight razor will literally last a lifetime, providing as good a shave when you're eighty as when you were eighteen. A modern safety razor - the body, not the blades - might last a few years if you're lucky.
Ease of use: Winner by TKO, the safety r ...
Tags: straight razor, wet shaving, dovo, thiers-issard, cut throat razor
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