17Aug
Feather vs Astra: Which Double Edge Blade Suits Your Razor
Feather is the sharper blade and asks more of your technique. Astra is the balanced all-rounder. Here is which one suits your razor, your beard and your budget.
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17Aug
Shaving Soap vs Shaving Cream: Which Should You Buy First?
Soap or cream? How the two differ in lather, effort, how long a tub lasts and what suits a beginner, with examples from the Wish4Blades range.
16Aug
Razor and Blade Care: How to Make Your Gear Last
A double edge razor is one of the few grooming items that can genuinely last decades. Most of the ones that do not last are not worn out. They are corroded, pitted or stripped of plating because of small habits after the shave. None of this takes effort to get...
16Aug
How to Get a Good Shaving Lather in Hard Water
You have a good soap, a decent brush, and the lather still collapses into a thin grey film. Before you blame the soap, check the water. Hard water is the most common reason a lather refuses to build, and it is one of the easiest things to work around once...
16Aug
Open Comb vs Closed Comb Safety Razors: How to Choose
If you have shaved with a double edge razor for a while, sooner or later someone tells you that you need an open comb. It gets described as more aggressive, more efficient, better for heavy growth. Some of that is true and some of it is folklore. Here is what...
15Jul
How to Choose and Test a DE Razor Blade Sampler Pack
A blade sampler pack is the smartest first purchase in double edge shaving, and here is why. The razor was the easy part. Now you discover there are dozens of blade brands, every one of them fits your razor, and every forum thread swears by a different one. One shaver...
24Jan
History of Shavette from A to Z
The company called DOVO, founded in 1906, was originally created to produce falsettos. With a staff of 13 people, the founders Mr. Dorp and Mr. Voos could never have imagined the heights their brand would reach.
24Jan
How to Build the Perfect Shaving Lather
A great shave starts long before the razor touches your skin. The quality of your lather plays a decisive role in comfort, glide, and protection. Whether you use shaving soap or shaving cream, mastering the lather is one of the most valuable skills in traditional wet shaving.This guide walks through...
24Jan
The Schick Injector Razor: History, How It Works, and Why It’s Back
Schick razors have been around for quit some time and by any chance it’s quite possible you have at least one Schick injector in your den. The history of Schick is an interesting one.
24Jan
Looking to Buy a High-Quality Razor with a Replaceable Blade?
Introduction A high-quality razor with a replaceable blade combines the best of both worlds: the precision and ritual of traditional wet shaving with the convenience of modern blade replacement. If you’re looking for a shaving tool that offers control, longevity, and excellent value over time, this type of razor is...