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Sharp Practice: The Real Man's Guide To Shaving [Hardcover]

Anders Larsen
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Book Description

6 Nov 2006

Scientists have concluded that 90 percent of men shave at least once a day. That works out at a colossal twenty thousand shaves, or five months in front of the mirror, in a lifetime. Yet how many men have ever been given any advice or shown how best to shave? Here to fill that gaping hole is an indispensable guide to the ultimate shave. Shaving shouldn't be a chore, but a pleasure, and Sharp Practice will tell you how.

Rich in the (sometimes strange) history of shaving, full of anecdotes and packed with tips and advice, Sharp Practice will revolutionize your morning ritual. Here you will find advice on avoiding common mistakes, preventing rashes and cuts, what aftershave to use and how to handle a cut-throat razor, as well as everyday tips and the ultimate luxury shave. You will also learn about Che Guevara's beard, Ivan the Terrible's idea of fun, Alexander the Great and the severed head, and how cavemen invented the razor.

Super-stylish, funny and practical, this is a must-have for all well-groomed men everywhere, and the perfect present for any young man beginning to shave for the first time.


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Product details

  • Hardcover: 176 pages
  • Publisher: Bantam Press (6 Nov 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0593057309
  • ISBN-13: 978-0593057308
  • Product Dimensions: 16.1 x 1.7 x 20.7 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 143,534 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Larsen packs his pages with historical anecdote and cheery encouragement. The result is an amusing salve to shaving insecurity. (Financial Times Magazine )

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The Real Man's Guide to Shaving

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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I considered myself to be a keen shaver before buying this book as I use a safety razor, brush and all the old traditional products. I was skeptical about how much I could learn from Sharp Practice, but was pleasantly surprised on what knowledge I did gain overall. Some little tips here and there can make all the difference when shaving, and I was very glad I purchased this book even for those prospects alone.

Most people buying this book will be looking for advice on the different aspects of shaving, which include preparation, common mistakes and post-shave, which you will get, no worries on that score. But you will also learn about the history of shaving throughout the world and how it all started, evolved and ended up as it is today.

The stories are actually very entertaining and interesting. Other stories include that of author Anders Larsen who talks about his childhood, youth and adult experiences with regards to shaving, most of which have an element of humour and caused me to raise a smile and a giggle from time-to-time. The stories are nice and personal, and I'm glad they were included in the book along with shaving advice, which is what most people, including myself, bought the book for as a priority.

I'd recommend this book to anyone looking to improve their shave and learn about the history of shaving. It's a great read and is translated well into English.

Topics include: Cut-throat razor, safety razor, electric razor, preparation, stropping and honing, head shaving, common shaving problems and moustaches and beards.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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I'm sure the author would be an entertaining sort of guy to share a pint with as he has some interesting tales to tell. I'm also sure I wouldn't want to spend more time with him than that as he comes across a bit boastful and his tales have more than a bit of... exaggeration.

The problem with the book is after reading about his exploits with one-eyed Cossacks in the jungle, freediving off of oil rigs and wandering the cities of Europe you aren't given much in the way of actual shaving tips or information. There is a lot of history of shaving in the book, and if you're interested in that, you might enjoy it. However even that has flaws; in spite of his research the author doesn't seem aware that Sweeney Todd is a fictional character.

In short, buy this book to read some drinking stories and trivia regarding shaving. If you're looking for a guide or useful information, look elsewhere. I recommend "Leisureguy's Guide to Gourmet Shaving: Shaving Made Enjoyable" available here on Amazon for shaving tips and information.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Afraid to ask?? 1 Dec 2006
By OddBins
Format:Hardcover
It's very true. Shaving is one of those things that every man takes for granted. Very little is explained to us before our first shave. My father shaves with a hot cup of water, soap and a shaving brush for spreading the suds. To top it all off he uses the BIC razor!

I tried this myself when starting out and realized that I had the skin of a fairy. Few gallons of blood and chucks of skin later I realized I wasn't quite up to the whole shaving technique. This book has explained a hell of a lot of questions that for some strange reason I never asked about!

Absolutely brilliant book packed with wonderful stories about the history of shaving and every question answered that you always wanted to ask but where probably too proud or manly to ask about!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and a Bit Useful
A mixture of hints and tips, interspersed with stories about shaving. If you are thinking of changing your shaving type, or wonder why all that blood keeps appearing, I'd say this... Read more
Published 7 days ago by Tex
5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative and enjoyable read!
I have read this book over the last couple of weeks in bits and pieces (a chapter or two at the time) and must say that I really enjoyed it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by JR
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!
I've just read this book in a day.. Literally couldn't put it down. If you have more than a passing interest in shaving properly buy this book! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Moondog.
5.0 out of 5 stars a book for every man
an interesting and insightfull read with some short stories thrown in for entertainment .
this book should be read by every man (or soon to be man) capable of growing a beard... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Keith Randall
4.0 out of 5 stars Sharp Practice: A Real Mans Guide to Shaving
This book arrived this morning after a lengthy wait. Looking at the books cover I expected an A to Z bible about all things related to shaving. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Bernie2111
5.0 out of 5 stars Shaving Entertainment
I found this book really pleasing and entertaining as well as informative...
I think the majority of men take shaving for granted however if you are not one of those and enjoy... Read more
Published 10 months ago by JDuro
4.0 out of 5 stars Very Interesting
This book is a very enjoyable read, full of interesting facts about everything shaving related, including a brief history of shaving. Well written and thoroughly enjoyable. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mayhem72
5.0 out of 5 stars Taught me everything I never knew about shaving
This is a cracking book that combines a good mix of quirky facts and trivia with some sound practical tips on how to achieve a perfect shave. Read more
Published 16 months ago by the_bald_man
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
A fun read cover to cover and I particularly enjoyed the history segments of the book. Although the author is a proponent of straight razors he doesn't force his views upon the... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Beniboy
3.0 out of 5 stars Decent Primer on an ignored subject
You can pick up and read the chapters out of order it doesn't really matter. The main material is well enough written and comprehensive, if not particularly informative about how... Read more
Published 18 months ago by N. Haslam
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