The Well Kept Journal

Why Shaving Still Irritates Your Skin (And What...

Razor burn and ingrown hairs get blamed on sensitive skin, or bad luck, or just being "prone to i...

Shave oil vs shave soap: which is better for yo...

I often get asked whether it’s better to shave with oil or with soap. To which I always answer, o...

How to get rid of an ingrown hair fast

There might be nothing worse than planning an epic beach day and then realizing you’ve developed ...

Why We Shave: Turning a Routine into a Ritual

As the seasons shift, so do our rhythms. In the same way we reach for warmer layers or swap light...

A Brief History of Shaving with Oil

Long before canned foams and multi-blade razors, natural oils were the original shaving aid. In a...

6 Benefits of Bathing

In a world that demands so much of us, we owe it to ourselves to make time for those rituals that...

Sustainable Shaving: Which Set is Right for You?

We believe that sustainable choices shouldn't be complicated. Of course it's important to conside...

The squat & shave technique

Can you really use a safety razor to shave ‘down there?’ Yes, you really, really can. It might s...

All-natural ingrown oil—the liquid gold you nee...

  We've affectionately named our all-natural ingrown oil 'liquid gold' because it is truly one of...

Why shaving causes irritation: razor burn, ingr...

Understanding Hair Removal Irritation For many, thinking about hair removal triggers thoughts of ...

Acknowledging that shaving isn't the only hair ...

While we sell safety razors and often tout their benefits, I think it’s important to acknowledge ...

Can you shave EVERYWHERE with a safety razor?!

Yes—but you definitely don’t need to. I get asked this question a lot. People are nervous, unders...

Pubic hair styling—there is no "normal"

In recent years, the topic of pubic hair styling has gained significant attention due to the infl...

How to wear your bathing suit ALL summer long

Would you like to be in your bathing suit every single day this summer? If yes, there are a few t...

Ten tips to avoiding ingrowns

Glimpses of sunshine and hints of warmer days to come have me dreaming of days at the beach. Natu...

keeping your safety razor well kept

KEEPING YOUR THINGS WELL KEPT - our ongoing product care series. Your razor, much like every o...

shave oil vs. shave soap

To shave using oil or to shave using soap? This has been one of the most popular questions we hav...

how to set up your safety razor

Although the safety razor may seem intimidating, once you get to know it, you'll quickly realize ...

soap saving

There is something romantic about handmade soap – made with intention, mixed with natural ingredi...

Ingrown hairs—everything you need to know

Ingrown hairs can be a frustrating and uncomfortable issue to deal with—especially when summer hi...

shaving your legs–the DOs and DON'Ts

For many, the arrival of warmer weather will mean choosing to shave legs more often. I was surpri...

back to basics: reasoning behind using a single...

I recently surveyed people via instagram about their shaving issues and queries. I was instantly ...

What is a Blade Bank?

What is a blade bank anyway? Whenever we explain the blade bank and our safety razor recycling pr...

tips and tricks to shaving bony areas

Knees, ankles, shins - those awkward bony areas that aren't always the easiest to shave. So we pu...