The Art of Shaving and Other Manly Things

The Art of Shaving  - Quality Straight Razor Set

In tradition with one of my favorite websites, The Art of Manliness, [established 2008] this article is about shaving, particularly shaving like your father or grandfather did. You will save money after the initial investment in shaving products and equipment, and shaves will be close and comfortable – especially after re-training yourself in shaving method.

Steampunk and the Neo-Victorian World

Dr. Loveless, "Wild, Wild West"

Steampunk is the lifestyle that continues to remain in the United States, Canada, UK and other nations. Yet, it is not a fad but a culture and lifestyle in itself. It has a history longer than you would think. It has become a lucrative and profitable industry. It even has kicked in “Motor City”, Detroit, despite its falling into ruin from corruption and bankruptcy. The TV series, Wild, Wild West and subsequent remake is based upon Neo-Victorian in the American West; Steam-powered contraptions created by the master villain [Dr. Loveless] that the heroes must face. There is even The Steampunk Tribune, “reporting on Steampunk since 2007”. But its the gadgets that seem to attract onlookers and customers. 

But what is Steampunk exactly?