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BEGINNER ESSENTIALS

What is the best shaving kit for beginners?

A great beginner's shaving kit includes a quality safety razor, shaving brush, shaving soap or cream, and aftershave. Look for razors with a milder aggression level, such as Carbon Shaving Co.'s mild base plate. Synthetic brushes are easier to maintain, and a slick shaving soap reduces friction and irritation.

How often should I change razor blades?

Most men should change safety razor blades every 3–5 shaves. If the blade tugs or feels dull, replace it sooner. Thick or coarse hair dulls blades faster than fine hair.

Discover what razor gives the best shave, prevents razor burn, and how Carbon Shaving Co safety razors are redefining the daily shave.

The Scent of Damascus: A Fragrant Journey Through History

In the late 16th century, the bustling city of Damascus stood as a vibrant jewel of the Ottoman Empire, rich in trade, culture, and history. Renowned for its strategic location along ancient trade routes, Damascus was a melting pot of ideas, goods, and aromas, including luxury artisan shaving grooming products and Damascus inspired scents. The city of Damascus was the birthplace of artisan shaving products.

Damascus steel was considered some of the best and hardest steel for swords in Europe, the furnaces used to make this steel burned through out the...

I wanted to share part of our journey exploring men’s fragrances in wetshaving. I have to admit that we knew very little about the subject, until I decided to release a fragrance with my shaving soap, splash, beard oil and bar soap. We needed help to do this. We couldn’t have done this alone. I reached out to the best shaving soap makers and fragrance experts for help.

What they taught me was there are 2 main elements that help you understand a...

I am often asked which Carbon base plate is best for me. Each of our base plates offers a unique shaving solution depending on your skin type, hair type, shaving frequency, and preference.

When it comes to achieving the perfect shave, the right tools are paramount. As a purveyor of luxury safety razors, we understand that shaving is highly personal. That’s why our base plates—Original, Mild, +, and ++—are designed to meet diverse grooming needs. This guide will help you navigate these options and also consider how razor blade selection further refines your shaving experience with Carbon Shaving Co.