Mastery of the Shaving Brush: Part 2 – How to use your Brush
So you’ve purchased your shave brush, now what do you do? Well, if you have an animal hair shave brush you will probably need to prepare it for its first use. More likely than not the first few times you use that brush you will be aware of an unpleasant aroma. Its very common and should disappear after a couple weeks of use, but you can hasten the process several ways. First, you can soak it in a solution of 1 part distilled white vinegar... Read More
Mastery of the Shaving Brush: Part 1 – Choosing your Brush
Lets talk about shaving brushes for a moment. You may think they’re old fashioned or foppish but the truth is using a shaving brush can make a huge difference in the quality of your shave. Unfortunately selecting and using a shaving brush can bea little confusing to the uninitiated. So lets start with trying to make a little sense out of the options. The most obvious selection criteria is price. You should be able to find a brush with virtually... Read More
How to use a Double-Edged Safety Razor – Part 2
Here’s where all your new-found shaving knowledge gets put to use, shaving with a single blade safety razor. But first you’ll need a double edge razor and blade. There are actually quite a few sources for razors, at several price points. And while you may find an inexpensive razor at your local chemist, this is one area where you should spend some money for a quality product if you can. Look for an all-metal razor thats comparatively heavy,... Read More
Interview: Philip Levine talks Head Art and on his latest exhibition ‘Headism’…
A novel approach to going bald, aged 29, one man decided to shave his head and use it as a creative canvas in 2006. That cultural entrepreneur, has gone on to become an iconic figure within London’s art and design scenes. His designs have ranged from a high profile 1000 Swarovski crystal headpiece, as well as homage to artists such as Hokusai. Ape to Gentleman took some time to get to know the innovative human tapestry himself, Philip Levine. EA: ... Read More
How to use a Double-Edged Safety Razor – Part 1
Are you interested in trying a single blade razor? If you are, you are going to have to re-learn some of the techniques you use to shave. Here are 3 tips to get you started. 1st Tip First, the best way to get to a single blade, double-edge (DE) razor, or even a straight edge (“cut throat”) razor, might be a shaving brush. That’s right, making a really good lather can be one of the best shortcuts to learning how to shave with a truly... Read More
How to Shave – Shaving Concepts
There are four concepts you must understand in order to get a good shave. Concept number 1, Cleanliness. If you’re using an electric razor the skin must be clean and dry. If you’re using a manual razor the skin must be clean and wet. Getting rid of all the dirt and debris from the skin will allow a blade to cut closer, its as simple as that. Concept number 2, Reduction. Don’t think of shaving as eliminating hair, but rather reducing it. ... Read More
How to Shave – Wet Shaving Razors
Wetshaving razors: so much marketing, so much technology, so little attention by the shaver. Many people think it has everything to do with the number of blades on the cartridge. But in a lot of ways the blade count may be the least important aspect of selecting and using a razor. Lets go through some of the variables and give you the knowledge you need to find the right kind of razor for you. First you need to identify how you shave. Are... Read More
How to Shave – Shaving Software
Shaving Software What exactly is shaving software? Shaving software are creams, gels, foams, and soaps. All other things being equal, anything out of a pressurized can is the least desirable type of product to shave with. Sure, many people can get an acceptable shave out of them but the propellant used will dry out the skin and then additional artificial lubricants have to be added to try to make up for it. So use something out of a squeeze... Read More
How to Shave – Preparing to Shave
A good shave starts before you actually shave. The area you’re going to shave needs to be clean and thoroughly wet before you begin. That means washing the area with a gentle soap and lots of warm water. Be sure to use a product made for the face, even if you’re shaving somewhere else. Body bars and deodorant soaps strip off the skin’s natural oil, drying out the skin too much for shaving purposes. Be sure to be generous with rinsing:... Read More
[CLOSED] Review: Babyliss i-stubble beard trimmer
The new Babyliss i-stubble beard trimmer has taken the best features of their original i-trim and coupled it with a new cutting ‘system’ to help the precision of your beard shaping. Stubble is a very personable look with preferred beard length varying from gent to gent. Babyliss have taken this into consideration with 15 different length increments for more accurate stubble design. The i-stubble’s floating, contouring head tracks the curves... Read More
