Shave in the Old Fashioned Way: A Practical Guide to Traditional Wet Shaving

Shave in the Old Fashioned Way If you've had enough of paying ridiculous prices for disposable razors/replacement cartridges and are seeking an alternative way of shaving your face, head or body, this is the perfect guide for you. This short book will take beginners to the peaks and troughs of traditional wet shaving by providing invaluable advice and tips on how and where to start. Author Ted Grimshaw, himself a keen traditional wet shaver and collector, gently guides the novice along the road to the 'rabbit hole' of wet shaving using double edge and single edge razors. Along the way, he uncovers the wonderful world of shaving soaps, brushes, aftershaves, colognes, face balm, alum blocks and much more besides. The author has included individual photographs of his wide-ranging vintage razor collection of early to late 20th century razors by manufacturers like Gillette, Ever Ready, Wilkinson Sword and Schick to name a few. Experienced shavers who may want to dip their toes in the vintage market will find the pictorials in this book of particular interest. Learn why thousands of men and women in the 21st century are throwing their plastic disposable razors in the trash can for the very last time and investing in equipment that will last them for a lifetime of pleasurable, affordable and environmentally friendly shaving.