Are You Looking For Men's Fragrances? By: Kristi Ambrose | - When it comes to fragrances for men versus fragrances for women - it's a very different thing. While women usually like things that are fruity or flowery - men enjoy things that smell spicy, musky or "rustic". Perfumers keep working at producing fresher fragrances for men. The main fragrances which are blended to produce hundreds of varieties for men are citrus, spice, musk, herbal, woody, and leather. Sounds like a pretty good combination and it is! If you are a man and you are looking for a ne ... Tags:men's fragrances, mens aftershave, cut throat razor, aftershave
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.
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?
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
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.
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
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.
