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The Shaving Scuttle

After a blistering summer here in South Africa, winter is approaching and  the weather is finally cooling down. This is an ideal time to share some information about shaving scuttles.  The traditonal shaving scuttle dates back to the days before running water and indoor plumbing. The normal practice was to boil up water on the […]

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Nivea Mild Shave Cream

“I have a bit of a soft spot for this cream because my Grandfather used it. …great skin conditioning properties.”

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Skin Bracer Aftershave Ad (1979)

Here’s a Mennen Skin Bracer aftershave commercial starring a much slimmer John Goodman 🙂 (1979) Skin Bracer hits you jsut right!

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Skin Bracer Aftershave Ad (1994)

A very manly Skin Bracer aftershave commercial from 1994 starring Hollywood legend Jack Palance (a very manly man). Skin Bracer aftershave is still sold in stores today.

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Vasmol Extra Lather Shave Cream

” Excellent for wet shaving beginners. Just bring a wet brush anywhere near this cream and you will get lather.”