March is colorectal cancer awareness month and screening saves lives. Regular screening, beginning at age 45, is the key to preventing colorectal cancer. The recommended screening age was 50 but colorectal cancer rates are rising fastest among the under 50 age group. There are several screening options available so talk to your primary care provider. Colorectal polyps and colorectal cancer don’t always cause symptoms especially at first. I had none other than being tired which my...

A couple of months ago I was very kindly given a Moughton Whetstone, which made me rather happy. Especially as it was a funny shape: I've always rather liked the boxes or holders people sometimes make for koppa or bouts, cos they look cool. This kind of thing (not my picture): And something as beautiful as a Moughton deserves something like that. So here I've sawn the ends off to create two slurry stones, and a main one. the piece of wood I'm going to use is Callitris, a rather...

I've been out of the game for a bit. Last pad I bought was Rhodia which was very nice. What are people using these days?

FACEBOOK GIVEAWAY!!! It's February and WE ARE FEELING THE LOVE! BADGER&BLADE has teamed up with ABOVE THE TIE for an exciting GIVEAWAY!!! One lucky winner will receive a Silvertip Badger Brush, a container of Orange Blossom & Jasmine shaving soap, and an Aluminum Windsor Pro V2 with Calypso handle all from, our supporting vendor, ABOVE THE TIE!!! TO ENTER: Simply click on the link/picture below and COMMENT there what is your favorite item in your shaving kit. Once that is done...

So so I gathered up a bunch of loose tucks and blades. They need a new home. Price is right rules, closest guess to the number of blades without going over wins. I’ll go through the post in two weeks. I’ll cover shipping CONUS. Yes, I have a problem. No, I don’t need you to point it out.

Since it's almost february and @GermanShaver! hasn't posted anything yet, I've decided to start the challenge this time. (@GermanShaver! hasn't be online since 7th April 2021) May the blade be with you, and I hope @GermanShaver! is ok. I'll just repost the original rules. To enter just name your blade and add yourself to the list. Reviews of shaves are of course optional. My blade for this challenge will be the King C Gillette It's that time of year. Time for the world famous "ONE BLADE IN...