Chapter I: Preface

The object of this little book is to furnish clear and full information about the art of shaving. There are few men who do not experience more or less difficulty in shaving themselves, and many who, after a few unsuccessful attempts, give it up in dispair and go to the barber shop. We believe most of these would much prefer to shave themselves if only they could do as well as a barber.

The advantages, indeed, seem to be wholly with the man who shaves himself. In the first place the shaving is done in the privacy of his own room. He has his own razor, cup, soap, brush and towels, which can be kept scrupulously clean and sanitary, thus avoiding the constant danger of infection. There is no long wait for the call of "next." After the first cost of the outfit there is nothing to pay, either for services or "tips." Thus in point of time, money and health, the man who shaves himself is a decided gainer.

There are few things in life that are really difficult to perform when one thoroughly knows how to do them. Shaving is no exception. The art of shaving can be easily acquired if one only has the will, and the necessary practical information. This book, which, as far as we are aware, is the only one treating the subject at all completely, endeavors to supply such information; as well for the improvement of men accustomed to shave themselves, as for the instruction of beginners. We believe that any man who will carefully read and follow the instructions here given, will, with some little practice, soon be able to shave himself easily and even better than the barber can do it for him.

CONTENTS.

I. The Shaving Outfit 9

II. The Razor 11

III. Care of the Razor 19

IV. The Safety Razor 21

V. The Hone 23

VI. How to Use the Hone 29

VII. The Strop 37

VIII. How to Strop the Razor 41

IX. The Brush 45

X. The Cup 48

XI. The Soap 50

XII. The Lather 53

XIII. Instructions to Beginners 56

XIV. The Right Way to Shave 61

XV. Care of the Face After Shaving 74

XVI. Irritation of the Skin--Its Cause
and Prevention 78

Shaving Made Easy

What the Man Who Shaves Ought to Know