Shaving Made Easy: What the Man Who Shaves Ought to KnowIn 'Shaving Made Easy: What the Man Who Shaves Ought to Know,' Anonymous delves into the intricate world of traditional shaving, offering a comprehensive guide to techniques, tools, and products. The book is written in a straightforward and instructional style, providing step-by-step explanations on achieving the perfect shave. Set in the early 20th century, the literary context of this work sheds light on the grooming habits of men during that period, revealing the importance of shaving as a social and cultural practice. Anonymous emphasizes the significance of proper shaving methods in maintaining personal hygiene and presenting oneself in a respectable manner. |
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Andrew Lang antiseptic Arabian Nights astringent AUSTEN THE COMPLETE barbers bay rum become brush chin clean close shave Complete Novels difficult DigiCat Publishing Draw the blade draw the skin dull razor EDITH WHARTON face lotion face the second fingers frequent honing full concave blade handle hexagram Hold the razor honing a razor irritation JANE AUSTEN keep the skin lather or oil left hand LEFT SIDE liability of cutting little teeth microscope moistened thumb nail NIGHTS & R. L. Noble Woman Novels of Jane object of honing perfect control perfectly flat poor razor potash process of shaving produce razor in perfect remove reverse the stroke RIGHT SIDE rust safety razors sharp point Shave downward SHAVE THE LEFT SHAVE THE RIGHT shaving outfit shaving soap shown in Fig smooth societal spoil its temper STROP THE RAZOR Table of Contents talcum powder towel usually Wharton witch hazel