Shaving technique, barbering tradecraft, ingredient science, and the occasional opinion piece.
You nicked yourself. Here are the 4 methods to stop the bleed, ranked from worst (toilet paper) to best (styptic powder).
Read article → Education · Mar 22 · 5 min readA tiny shaving nick produces an absurd amount of blood. Here's the anatomy explanation — and why styptic powder stops it so quickly.
Read article → Education · Apr 02 · 7 min readPotassium alum has been used in shaving, water purification, and food preservation for millennia. Here's what it actually is.
Read article → History · Apr 10 · 6 min readThe styptic pencil has been on bathroom shelves since the late 1800s. Here's the story of who invented it, why it works, and what comes next.
Read article → Shaving · Apr 18 · 9 min readThinking about picking up a straight razor? Here's the honest beginner's guide — including how often you'll need styptic powder.
Read article → Shaving · Apr 26 · 7 min readHead shaving is different — different geometry, different reach, different nicks. Here's the routine.
Read article → For Pros · May 04 · 8 min readSetting up a barber station or auditing what you have? Here's the working barber's essentials list.
Read article → Skin Care · May 12 · 6 min readYour skin barrier just took 3 passes of a metal blade. Here's the simplest post-shave routine that actually helps.
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