2016-08-20 08:07
Doubleedge safety razors are simply a gift to man. They make shaving a whole lot easy and take you on your journey to become a professional. As amazing as this may sound, many men complain o… Read More
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Old school shaving blog writes reviews about the razors, shaving blades etc. These reviews are based on writer's personal experience.
2016-08-18 14:31
Shaving has been in existence for centuries but the shaving brush only came into prominence around the eighteenth century. It was invented by the French and has had several adaptations since… Read More
2016-08-16 07:42
The shaving brush is unarguably one of the key components for shaving. Yet the brush is yet to get the prominence it so deserves. No matter how good a shaving cream may be, it takes the powe… Read More
2016-08-13 16:40
One of the key things you will need to acquaint yourself with if you are a wet shaver is how to make a good, rich lather. It seems a whole lot easy when thinking about it but in practice, ma… Read More
2016-08-11 16:01
A lot have been said about these double edge razors. As their fame grows, many men are looking to have them. One of the major obstacles they face is being able to know how to select the best… Read More
2016-08-10 15:12
Wet shaving cannot be complete without the use of a shaving brush. While the type of hair used in the manufacture of these shaving brushes has been up for debate, using a shaving brush has g… Read More
2016-08-06 10:11
One of the major concerns people have with DE razors is its aggressiveness. As a matter of fact, the cartridge razor is still in existence because of this fear people have towards the DE raz… Read More
2016-08-04 15:25
No doubt the badger hair is the most preferred hair for use in the manufacture of shaving brushes. The badger hair is just like any living animal hair and should be treated as such. Wash Bef… Read More
2016-08-02 14:57
When hairs are cut too low to the skin, they tend to bend backwards and pierce back through the skin. With time it begins to cause inflammation. This painful skin irritation is known as ingr… Read More
2016-08-01 15:55
With the recent release of the Vikings Blade Badger shaving brush, shaving experience just got a whole lot more exciting. If you have already purchased the brush, you would want to read thes… Read More
2016-07-29 16:21
Before becoming a professional shaver, there are 3 basic things to understand. KnowledgeShaving is not rocket science but it is an art. There's a whole lot more to it than just plainly remov… Read More
2016-07-27 17:06
This is yet another follow up question from the ‘do men and women razors differ?’ While men grooming is often talked about a lot, we tend to forget that women too have hairs on t… Read More
2016-07-26 06:32
If you are making these mistakes, chances are you are probably frustrated with all those bumps, and skin irritation. Well they have become your best friends because you have been making some… Read More
2016-07-23 05:46
This argument on the use of pre-shaves has been on since they first came into existence. One side of the argument says it is not necessary because their granddads shave without them and didn… Read More
2016-07-22 11:15
With its recent launch of its flagship shaving brush, Vikings Blade, have announced the availability of the brush on Amazon. The company has had remarkable success in selling its products on… Read More
2016-07-20 09:28
The Vikings Blade is exceptionally beautiful grooming equipment. Since I bought and used it, t has become one of my most favorable shaving tools. While there is much to love about the razor… Read More
2016-07-18 16:28
When it comes to effective shaving, many hair professionals always advise that men shave with the grain. As a matter of fact, shaving against the grain (ATG as it is sometimes called) is con… Read More
2016-07-16 11:56
There are some people that just seem to have naturally well groomed shaved hair. Sometimes we often wonder if they are the god of shaving or a distant descendant of the god. There is nothing… Read More
2016-07-15 12:25
Badger brush is the most preferred choice for use as a shaving brush. This has got to do with its properties and natural makeup. When badger brushknots are being discussed, these are some th… Read More
2016-07-13 10:45
Sensitive skin is no myth. There are people with sensitive skin who are easily prone to skin irritation with every shave. For them, the act of shaving alone is tormenting but it doesn't alwa… Read More
2016-07-11 16:27
Both of these brands are among the top best safety razors available in the market today. Using their design, dimension, unique features, and accessories, we compare both products to see how… Read More
2016-07-09 11:16
Modern safety razors usually come as either 3-piece razors or butterfly/TTO razors. Even old brands like the Gillette have found a way to adapt with this new safety razor types the way newer… Read More
2016-07-08 08:38
The 92R is well made, and my particular model had symmetric blade exposure on both sides. Well and good. However, the 92R is recommended by some websites as a good starter or general purpose… Read More
2016-07-06 09:21
I guess I shouldn't have expected much for $15. I grew up using double edge safety razors and wanted to get away from using the plastic disposables and shave like a man again. I have seen th… Read More
2016-07-04 11:38
Shaving is a part of every man’s life, irrespective of how often he engages in it. Generally speaking, shaving is using a blade to remove the top part of hair. There are different type… Read More
2016-07-01 04:04
Shaving with the right razor brings out the manliness in any man. Why there is absolutely nothing wrong in sporting a beard, it doesn't compare to the freshness and cute look of a well-shave… Read More
2016-06-30 10:08
The end of this month makes it exactly 6 months I've been using the VikingsBlade safety razor. I feel it's appropriate to give a review at this point. I got the VB as a New Year's gift from… Read More
2016-06-28 13:24
Shaving brush is made from different sources like the synthetic ones, boar hairs, horse, and badgers. The badger hair brush is the best of all of these brushes. When used with a good safety… Read More
2016-06-27 07:24
Oftentimes we hear people trying to compare the safety razor to that of the cartridge. If you pay attention to most of the arguments, you would see reasons with each side of the argument. Wh… Read More
2016-06-24 09:33
Most times we try to change the way things were done and rebrand them as modern or advanced. Wet shaving is one shaving principle that has refused to die out. Right from the days of our gran… Read More
2016-06-22 11:03
The Vikings Blade is all about bringing out the manliness in every man. From its design to its performance, the product is simply just one of a kind. Ikon is not a common name in the double… Read More
2016-06-18 07:30
Like any other equipment, the service life is largely determined by the level of maintenance it enjoyed. The same can be said of double edge razorblades. Ideally blades have different servic… Read More
2016-06-17 09:05
When it comes to double edge razors, there seems to be certain level of variation in designs from one brand to another. Of these variations, there always seems to be a sharp contrast in its… Read More
2016-06-16 09:23
This is my first foray into shaving with a safety razor. I've used a mach 3 for about 10 years, and a shick quattro for a year. Becoming frustrated with the price of replacement cartridges… Read More
2016-06-15 08:54
Take a deep, long breath in and let it exhale freely without any care in the world. Now that's exactly how summertime feels like. Summer, like other seasons, has its trends and one of such i… Read More
2016-06-14 16:49
I received the Elkaline Double Edge One Blade Safety Razor in exchange for my unbiased opinion. The razor came in a very nice case that included a mirror for shaving on the go or a closer vi… Read More
2016-06-13 16:01
In my intro to wet shaving, i am one of those who loves to research and learn as much as i can to make hopefully the best decision i can. (of course along the way you learn things that help… Read More
2016-06-11 12:10
The first time I heard the name Vikings Blade I immediately thought of pirates and all. When my Parker finally got bad, I figured I could give this 'pirate' razor a try. I ordered online and… Read More
2016-06-10 14:31
Don't even know where to start with the Vikings Blade. I was thinking there was a format to writing reviews and since I couldn't find any, I'll just go right into it. I have used a lot of sh… Read More
2016-06-09 11:07
Usually when I want to purchase a product online, I spend hours going through the reviews - the Vikings Blade was no exception. I do this because I know there are many paid reviews out there… Read More
2016-06-08 12:18
I received the Smoothere Razor 10 days ago and my husband as used it a few times now so this in information I got about the razor from his use. It came in a really nice case to keep the raze… Read More
2016-06-07 09:39
To fully understand the success of any business, one would have to look back to its beginning. The Vikings Blade by Julian Vue is living proof that when a company is focused, goal oriented… Read More
2016-06-07 08:00
The Vikings Blade is a good product but to me, it is not as perfect as they claim it to be. This should be easy to understand if you have tried out several products. So I got the Vikings Bla… Read More
2016-06-05 11:46
The double edge razor technology has shown its usefulness to every man time and time again. There are several brands in the market today but as with most devices, they tend to have their inh… Read More
2016-06-03 07:00
Julian Vue, home of the legendary Viking's Blade safety razors, is an underground workshop established over 3 decades ago by a group of modern Swedish rooted pirates. Specializing in manufac… Read More
2016-06-02 15:43
Poised to imprint their name in the sands of time, Julian Vue launched the Vikings Blade razor to cater for the needs of today’s man. The product comes packed with mouth-watery feature… Read More
2016-06-01 10:25
There are quite a number of brands in today’s double edge razor industry. While some are manufacturers, others are just copycat brand that make use of refurbished or discarded products… Read More
2016-05-31 12:23
had high hopes for the Merkur after more than 20 years using the Atra Plus. The Atra was/is a fantastic razor but the hassle of trying to find replacement blades got to be too much. So… Read More
2016-05-30 11:52
The Vikings Blade has not only enjoyed an incredible sales success, it is now one of the customer’s top rated double edge razors. It stands undisputedly as the Most Wished For product… Read More
2016-05-28 05:39
As a longtime user of Braun shavers (20 years), each model was a significant and welcome improvement over the last. Until now.Previous models shaved so well that my wife thought I used a bla… Read More
2016-05-27 15:40
Finally a razor that's a cut above the competition! Previously I owned the Parker 99R that never tightened the blade snug and kept slipping loose while shaving. If that blade isn't held… Read More
2016-05-26 07:18
I struggled on the review for this since the razor itself seems very nice, but the included blades are not. Luckily I have a good support network around me or else people would think I was s… Read More
2016-05-25 09:03
The truth is that there are just too many copycat brands in the shaving stick manufacturing business these days. Like the short service life is not enough to deal with, one has to hope they… Read More
2016-05-24 12:32
The Vikings Blade by Julian Vue has become one of the top most sought after razor in today's world. The company is based in Melbourne, Australia and is well known for its superior, quality m… Read More
2016-05-20 16:07
I started shaving when my father purchased a certain name brand cartridge razor that rhymes with "llusion." This tool served me well as I shaved fully a few times a week until my facial foli… Read More
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