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The Colonel’s Journal

Grooming & Guides

How to shave, what to shave with, and what to do when it goes wrong.

13 June 2015

Homemade Barbershop Hot Towel Shave

There are a lot of great things about the experience of getting shaved at a barbershop.

10 June 2015

Why Women Should Use Men’s Shaving Razors

Plenty of women are ditching their pink razors and using men’s razors to shave their legs. Why?

12 January 2015

Electric Shaver vs Wet Shave: Which Is Better for You?

A wet shave with a sharp razor gets closer and lasts longer. An electric shaver is quicker, easier to take anywhere, and better...

15 April 2014

Is There An Alternative To Gillette Fusion Blades?

Why are razors so expensive? The Gillette Fusion Blades cartridges made by the well-known brands cost a small fraction of their...

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