Part 1 of Neil Miller's series on Hones. Call them what you will: whetstones, sharpening stones, water stones or whatever - sooner or later your razor will have to come into contact with one or...

Once you have decided on a razor, you need to consider what else is necessary to maintain it. What's the bare minimum of equipment that you need to keep it shave-ready? The simple answer is a strop -...

First of all, a shave soap is (almost) exactly that, a soap to shave with. Traditionally, soap is a mixture of fatty acid alkali salts derived from fats and oils. Soluble fatty acid salt molecules...

Looking for your first brush? Want to treat yourself to an upgrade or something new? There are a myriad of options available for us to choose from, but where to start? In this post, I will explain...

‘What do I need to get started?’ A question that many newcomers will ask themselves. There is a huge amount of information available and it can be a little overwhelming if you just want some...

Modern airport security procedures can often be slow frustrating and you don't want to make it any worse by carrying a razor which is listed as a prohibited item. The only razor you can take in...