Topics

Every subject Shave Dad covers, from safety razors and soaps to technique, vintage gear and skin care.

• Shaving Soaps & CreamsSoaps, croaps and creams: what separates them, how bases and tallow affect performance, and which ones actually protect your skin.122 posts
• Safety RazorsDouble-edge and single-edge safety razors: how they differ, what mild and aggressive actually mean, and which ones are worth owning.107 posts
• Fragrance & ScentScent in wet shaving: soap and splash profiles, matching EDPs, and how the artisan scent world actually works.75 posts
• Aftershave & Post-ShaveSplashes, balms and alum: what each one does for freshly shaved skin, which suits your skin and climate, and the order to use them.53 posts
• Shaving TechniqueAngle, pressure, grain mapping and the pass system: the skills that matter far more than which razor you bought.42 posts
• Razor BladesDouble-edge blades: sharpness versus smoothness, how long a blade really lasts, and why a sampler beats picking a favorite on faith.34 posts
• Wet Shaving for BeginnersStarting from scratch: what to buy first, what to ignore, and the handful of habits that make the first month go well.34 posts
• Shaving BrushesBadger, boar and synthetic brushes: what each fiber does, how knots differ, and how to pick one that suits your soap and face.28 posts
• Vintage RazorsGillette Super Speeds, Fatboys, Slims and the rest: what the classics are, how they shave, and how to buy one without getting burned.18 posts
• Single-Edge, Straight & InjectorThe systems beyond the double-edge: GEM and AC single-edge, injectors, shavettes and straights, and who each one is actually for.15 posts
• Skin & IrritationRazor burn, ingrown hairs, weepers and sensitive skin: what causes each, how to tell them apart, and how to fix them.11 posts