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November 20, 2009
Woody's Exfoliating Pre-Shave: A Non-Abrasive Invigorating Cleanser
They say it's a sign of maturity to admit your mistakes, so I'm gonna fess up about one of mine...
When I received some review products from Woody's Grooming, one of the items was the Exfoliating Pre Shave, and I set it aside, thinking "Men don't need any facial cleansers." I went ahead and used and then reviewed the Foaming Shave Gel, which is a solid shaving gel, but didn't try the Pre Shave.
This morning, as I headed for the bathroom, I remembered that I had the Woody's Pre Shave sitting in my cabinet, and decided "What the hell, I'll give it a go." So before shaving, I put a big dab of the Exfoliating Pre Shave on my face and started scrubbing with it. The directions say to leave on your face for 30 to 60 seconds, to let the bromelain (an enzyme from pineapple) go to work, and that part was a little difficult - I'm impatient.
After rinsing it off, I could feel a difference in the texture of my face - definitely smoother and cleaner. I went ahead and shaved with the Foaming Shave Gel, and followed it up with Woody's Rescue Post Shave.
Wow! What a great shave!
For the record, I use a Merkur safety razor, and lately, I've been rocking the Feather blades - they last a long time before dulling, and give a close shave.
I don't know if the Pre Shave was to thank for the smoothness I got this morning, or if it was the combination of all three, but my face is really thankful - no razor burn, no irritation, close shave, and on top of that, I smell great as well. Kudos to Woody's!
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You wouldn't think that Sesame Street would be the target of a boycott, but I'm here to tell you - some people have taken issue with Bert's grooming habits.
The guys over at Grooming Lounge have a hilarious letter to Bert (and to Sesame Street in general) about the unspeakable - his unibrow.
"This has gone on long enough. For awhile we brushed it off as being quirky and cute, letting it slide because of your status as an iconic character on a classic children's series. We bit our collective tongues as you continually ignored what was apparent to everyone -- turning a blind eye to the monstrosity right above your own eyes.
Now, with Sesame Street's 40th Anniversary upon us, we've hit our limit. Somebody has to do something about it. And as two guys tasked with promoting good grooming to a new generation of men, it might as well be us. This ends today. Bert...
WE DEMAND YOU DO SOMETHING ABOUT YOUR UNIBROW!"
Check out the rest of the letter over at Grooming Guys, and leave them a comment if you disagree.
Where do you stand on grooming the eyebrows? Do you cultivate the "manbrow"?
Mantic59's 5000 Subscriber Celebration: Four Contests
If you're not familiar with Mantic59, you must be living under a rock.
He's been rocking out the shaving videos over at YouTube for quite some time, and in honor of reaching 5000 subscribers there, he's celebrating with four contests.
Survey: Women Want Men To Do More Body Hair Grooming
According to a new survey by Remington Products, both men and women prefer a clean-shaven face and said grooming is key to making a first impression. The nationwide poll asked 435 males about their personal grooming habits and 440 females about what male grooming styles they find the most attractive. More than half the women (57%) think poor grooming is a major turn off - if not a total deal-breaker.
The sexes are at odds about how much to trim. For example:
Back hair - Nearly three-quarters of the women (71%) prefer men at least trim their backs to avoid looking like Neanderthals, and 33% would prefer a complete shave. Three-quarters of the men, however, said they don't.
The bum - 83% of women think men should do a little neatening back there, too, but nearly two-thirds of the men (63%) said they don't.
Ears, eyebrows and nose hair - 44% of women find it troublesome when this hair is left untouched, but nearly a quarter of the men (24%) said grooming there isn't even a factor in whether they think they look their best.
Chest - More than half the women (53%) who are casually dating or divorced think a man should at least give his chest a simple trim so it doesn't look like a sweater. Overall, 40% of the women agree. However, 43% of the total women surveyed prefer men keep all their chest hair, considering it a sign of masculinity. And 17% want a smooth chest without a single hair. For the men, 83% said they have just let their chest hair grow.
Groin - 60% of the women who are casually dating said there should be some trimming around the groin, as did more than 56% of the women who are younger than 40. Of the total women surveyed, 42% prefer that look, but another 42% think any grooming down under would comprise a guy's manliness. The other 16% ? They'd like it clean as a whistle. Nearly two-thirds of the men (63%) said they're still as hairy as God made them.
One key take away from the survey: men and women should tell each other what styles they think look best. 52% of the men said they would consider shaving if it was important to their significant others, and 34% of the women said their men do, in fact, need to spend more time grooming. Yet one in five (21%) of the women said they wouldn't broach the topic to avoid hurting feelings.
"The survey results reveal information I've not seen aired publicly on women's preferences for men's grooming habits and that women rarely say it. Women want their men to spend more time manscaping and at Remington, we have quality, affordable tools to help men do just that." - Kim Hegel, Marketing Communications Manager, Remington Products
To test different grooming and hair styles, Remington has created the Face of Success Challenge, an online game centered on creating a "look" or "style" with the help of various Remington and grooming shaving tools. In the game, guys create their own avatar by choosing from a combination of hair styles and facial hair looks then try their skills with the game's female characters, including the fitness instructor, the blonde bombshell and the girl next door. While playing the game, guys have a conversation with the women, gauge the responses and see how much face time they get. Afterward, a "wingman" offers tips on what might have worked better, including suggestions on how to improve their look with help from Remington.
"In the process of learning these techniques, I'm finding that shaving is no longer a chore, but something that I look forward to. There's something very manly about the smells, the act of making your own lather and even the sound of a double edge safety razor as it glides over your face.
This site is a collection of what I've learned about classic wet shaving - the use of a brush, the proper razor & blade, the pre-shave and post-shave rituals, and anything else I can think of that belongs here."
What other good shaving sites should we know about?
You probably aren't thinking about your shaving routine as a risky activity, other than the odd nick or bumps, but evidently it could be hazardous to your health.
"Shaving was once a dangerous and sometimes lethal endeavor. Before the advent of safety razors and sanitation laws, a man risked his life when he decided to clean up with a close shave. Here are three stories of men who met their end in pursuit of a baby smooth face."
Read the stories over at Mental_Floss, and leave us a comment if you know any other scary shaving stories.
I found this in an article on the site Thels Talk:
"Among the many reasons I found while doing some research men began shaving in Stone Age times were:
To reduce the breeding grounds for lice, fleas and small rodents.
To eliminate the beard as a place for an enemy to hang on during combat.
To make it easier to eat.
Superstition associated a heavily bearded man with old age and death, in addition to the superstitious belief of spirits which entered the body through hairs on the head.
I don't know about you, but I don't think any of those apply anymore.
The comments (over 400 of them) are hilarious (and insightful). One man said "I shave because James Bond shaves." and another says "I don't shave my beard because I don't have to submit to another man's will to survive. My beard represents freedom, self-determination and control over my own destiny."
I shave because I've grown a beard many different times in my life, and now that I'm 40, a shaved face helps me to look younger.
Want some free stuff? Here's your chance to pick up some shaving accessories for free from us: Woody's Grooming Products sent us a Holiday Travel kit to give away to one lucky Shaving Stuff reader.
Included in the Travel kit are small bottles of Daily Shampoo, Exfoliating Pre-Shave, Foaming Shave Gel, and Rescue Post Shave, perfect to bring along wherever you are headed this fall. I've been using Woody's Foaming Shave Gel for the last couple of weeks, and I think it's a quality product.
To enter, leave a comment on this post through Friday at midnight telling us your favorite shaving product (shaving cream, gel, soap, razor, or aftershave), and we'll randomly pick one reader to receive the Travel kit. (One entry per person, and continental U.S. addresses only.)
Want your face to be as smooth as a supermodel's bottom?
That's what Woody's products will do for you - if you can trust a label...
The people over at Woody's Grooming sent me a couple of testers of their shaving products to try out, and I've used the Foaming Shave Gel over the last week. It's full of vitamins and antioxidants, plus something called Galactoarabinan - a natural sugar from larch trees that exfoliates, moisturizes, and smooths wrinkles.
I can't speak for the 'smoothing wrinkles' claim, as I haven't noticed that for myself, but I did really enjoy the refreshing and healthy look of my skin afterward. Maybe that's related to the aloe, hemp, and shea butter in the formula?
Woody's Shave Gel is a gel, as the name implies, but it foams up for a nice lather. The scent is light and citrusy, with a bit of a woody smell as well. The gel rinses cleanly, with a nice smooth feeling after the shave.
Are you down with Urban Daddy? I just recently subscribed to their email magazine (It's free), and have found lots of great info so far. I think you'll enjoy it as well.
In today's email is a link to enter to win a luxury NFL sky box for a game (for you and five friends!). Included is a the game day box at the stadium of your choice, plus an old-school barber to shave you, and all the finest refreshments you can handle during the game. You can't shake a stick at that!
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We also get you little perks along the way--Invitations to some great underground parties, exclusive give-aways (we hear Aspen is great this time of year) and private sales with some of the coolest brands around. We call them Perks. You can call them just another reason to love us."
There's nothing like a little sideburn or mutton chop action to change your look, but you might want to take a gander at some of these guys to explore your options.
One Shaving Device for Life: Braun Continuum Concept
What if you could have just one electric shaving device for all of your shaving needs, one that handles multiple heads?
The Braun Continuum Shaving System could be that device. It was developed as a concept project at Bergishe Universität Wuppertal, sponsored by Braun.
"It's got a ball and socket connection so it can follow the contours of the face and body. The LCD screen on the side recognizes which head is attached, and displays this information along with battery life along the side."
The Continuum System isn't for sale (yet), but it could be a serious contender in the ultimate shaving gadget niche.
Woody's Exfoliating Pre-Shave: A Non-Abrasive Invigorating Cleanser
They say it's a sign of maturity to admit your mistakes, so I'm gonna fess up about one of mine...
If you're looking for a great deal on a super shaving system, you might want to take a look at the 
You wouldn't think that Sesame Street would be the target of a boycott, but I'm here to tell you - some people have taken issue with Bert's grooming habits.
According to a new survey by 
It's really cool to see so many sites devoted to the art and tools of shaving on the web, and I just found another one to share with you.
You probably aren't thinking about your shaving routine as a risky activity, other than the odd nick or bumps, but evidently it could be hazardous to your health.
I found this in an article on the site 
Want some free stuff? Here's your chance to pick up some shaving accessories for free from us: 
Want your face to be as smooth as a supermodel's bottom? 
Are you down with Urban Daddy? I just recently subscribed to their email magazine (It's free), and have found lots of great info so far. I think you'll enjoy it as well.
What if you could have just one electric shaving device for all of your shaving needs, one that handles multiple heads?
Here's to Halloween candy hangovers, the full moon, and heading straight into November!
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