Simpson Shaving Brushes – An Iconic British Brand
Once again I'm referring to a thread from a shaving forum started by Gary Young, a member of the family that owned Simpson Brushes. It…
Badger Brush Hair Grades
There is often heated discussion around the naming and grading of hair used in badger shaving brushes. While by no means definitive, the…
Gillette Rocket ID and Information – Part Three
Once again I'm referring to a thread from a shaving forum! This is Part Three of a post based on that thread providing a comprehensive…
The Story of One ‘Bostonian’
I was in an antique store in Adelaide a few years and spotted a Bostonian case with some engraving on the top. Now I have a Bostonian and…
Gillette Rocket ID and Information – Part Two
Once again I'm referring to a thread from a shaving forum! This is Part Two of a post based on that thread providing a comprehensive…
My first vintage shaving brush
There was this shaving brush on a large online auction site with poor photos and an even worse description, was it worth taking a punt and…
Those cut throats look kinda cool, should I just get one of those?
Straight shaving, shaving with a straight or 'cut-throat' razor, is not for everybody but it might be for you.
Gillette Rocket ID and Information – Part One
Once again I'm referring to a thread from a shaving forum! This is Part One of a two part post based on that thread providing a…
I have a razor, brush, soap/cream and blades – do I need anything else?
You can spend very little on your shave, or a lot. It can remain a simple routine or become a daily ritual.