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9 easy tips to drastically improve your shave

Hans - the Shaving Detective — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 10:36:12 +0000

Shaving can be dreadful, painful and not least expensive. But there are ways to make your shave more pleasant. Read along as I present nine tips which will help improve your shave.

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Six Shooter Shaving Brushes

Hans - the Shaving Detective — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 23:06:41 +0000

If you are looking for a shaving brush that will stand out from the crowd and attract some comments, then you should have a look at the new shaving brushes from American company, Six Shooter Shaving. These shaving brushes are designed to replicate the look of a loaded revolver body, and come in five different […]

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Braun Series 5 review

Hans - the Shaving Detective — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 11:17:42 +0000

The first electric shaver I ever bought was a Braun back in 1998. Two years later, I replaced it with another Braun model I had won in a competition. Since then, I have owned a Philips shaver and a load of different Gillette razors and in the later years, Double Edge razors. Recently, I got […]

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Save Money on Razorblades

George Eastmead — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 08:21:40 +0000

Is it possible to save money on razorblades? Aside from razorburn, one of the most common complaints when it comes to shaving is the cost. Right now, a 5-pack of Gillette’s Mach 3 cartridges costs about £7 in the UK. Those 5 cartridges are the product of hundreds of years of shaving technology; they feature […]

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James Bond Boosts Cut Throat Razor Sales

Hans - the Shaving Detective — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 08:42:02 +0000

The Shaving Shack, the UK’s leading online retailer of premium shaving products, has attributed the latest James Bond movie for a whopping 405% increase in sales of cut throat razors. During a scene in Skyfall, British actress Naomie Harris gives 007, played by Daniel Craig, a close shave using a cut throat razor, whispering in […]

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Olivelia Shaving Foam

Hans - the Shaving Detective — Sun, 06 May 2012 09:00:00 +0000

If I say “Greece” you probably don't think of cosmetics, do you? However, Greece is more than just beautiful scenery, historical places and tzatziki. It's a country full of olives. On my latest visit to the wonderful island Crete, I decided to try out one of the numerous brands of olive based shaving foams. The […]

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Philips AquaTouch AT890

Hans - the Shaving Detective — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:12:59 +0000

Ten years ago, I was a keen user of electric shavers, but the quality of the shave kept letting me down. But ten years is a long time in todays world, so I was excited to find out how much Philips has managed to improve their razors over the years. I have been allowed to […]

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5 shavers to review

Hans - the Shaving Detective — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 08:59:30 +0000

Yesterday I received two large packages full of shavers and trimmers. A total of four electrical shavers and a body groomer arrived from Philips and Braun. I'll make some thorough reviews of the different models over the next months, but I'll start in a few days with a brief comparison of the models. From Philips […]

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King of Shaves Azor 5 review

Hans - the Shaving Detective — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 08:32:37 +0000

When I started this blog, it only took me a few days to get hooked on a British company named King of Shaves, and in particular their series of cartridge razors, Azor. A few months ago, my wife went on a short trip to London – and the only thing I asked her to get […]

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Razors in your Carry On luggage

Hans - the Shaving Detective — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 08:16:25 +0000

You have everything packed. Trousers, toothbrush, passport. The plane tickets are in your bag, and you arrive at the airport, ready to check in. But how is it with your razor? Can you bring it along in your Carry On bag? Or do you have to check it in? As always, security is an issue. Read on to learn why your safety razor is not always as safe as you think...

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