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The Art of Shaving | 
 enlarge | Authors: Myriam Zaoui, Eric Malka
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 237252
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 112
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 6.6 x 6.5 x 0.6
ISBN: 0609609157
Dewey Decimal Number: 646.724
EAN: 9780609609156
ASIN: 0609609157
Publication Date: May 7, 2002
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Product Description
The average man will shave approximately 20,000 times over the course of his life, spending the equivalent of 139 full days doing it. He will shave off 27 feet of hair, from a total of 30,000 whiskers on his face. And he will probably be doing something wrong. So he’ll suffer nicks and cuts, ingrown hairs, and rashes; his five-o’clock shadow will arrive before lunch, his neck will be irritated and red, and he’ll get razor burn. Instead of reaping the benefits of a daily grooming regimen, he’ll only suffer. Needlessly.
The Art of Shaving will solve his problems (as well as the related problems of anybody whose cheek gets burned by his razor stubble). He’ll choose the correct brush and razor and blade; he’ll take more time lathering up properly and less time tending to bloody shirt collars. He’ll feel better and look better. And he’ll adjust his perception of this morning ritual, bringing art and passion to a daily routine.
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 Book review October 30, 2008
More of an artsy book then a how to. The Leisureguy's Guide to Gourmet Shaving is a better how to book.
 A solid intro to wet shaving January 10, 2008
This is a handy book for those of us in the man's world who have been shaving for some time with no real idea of how to do it, just our best guess. Some of it might be old hat to the experienced shaver, but some of it won't be, particularly the addition of lotions and a skin care regimen.
This is a manual on how to shave, as well as how to care for your skin. We need to get past thinking of these as separate things. They are not. If you do one and not the other you have an inferior product. Take care of your skin prior to and during the shave and half the battle is won. In fact, with proper skin care and proper shaving technique and equipment you will actually look forward to shaving.
My only complaint with this book is its adoption of the multi-razor cartridges of today. These expensive and inefficient heads are one of the banes of my existence. I have adopted the older safety razor for my use, which provides a far closer shave and for infinitely less money. Further exploration of this topic would have made the book better, in my opinion, and offered a realistic contrast to the status quo of today.
Still, it is a minor quibble with a great little book.
A Trivial But Not Unworthy Effort March 5, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have read many articles in magazines and on the web on the fine art of shaving and I found nothing new in this very slender book. In my opinion it is not worth the price. Better and more detailed information is available from other sources. However, if this is your sole introduction to shaving, it is worth a read.
"Good Common Sense Advice" December 25, 2006
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book had good common sense advice on shaving. The information was very helpful.
Watch the video first September 2, 2006
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
I found some useful information in this book. However, most of the tips are display in a fairly well done video at the author's website. Just do a google search on "The Art of Shaving" and view the "Perfect Shave" video. You will see all of the tips acted out. Like shave after a shower, shave with the grain, use a preshave oil, how to dry afterwards, etc.
The book itself is not bad, and a very quick read. The book is not a direct advertisement for the author's products. He actually rarely mentions them in the text. The book is useful no matter who you buy your supplies from.
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