How to Shave With a Safety Razor

...promised jet packs, flying cars and the perfect shave. Of these three fantasies the most absurd was driven by the ever changing technology of men’s shaving products. Along with the myth of shaving progress came ever greater prices for blade cartridges. A few years ago I had enough of the price gouging and bought an old fashioned safety razor. Unfortunately, I didn’t really know how to use it and thought that the haphazard stubble I’ve put up with...

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No Tweets Just Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

...hama performing “Mustt Mustt.” It’s difficult to translate the lyrics of this Qawwali, but in essence it’s about a state of divine intoxication reminiscent of the Song of Solomon. It was also part of the soundtrack that kept me going through long sessions of hardwood floor nailing in the midst of a very hot August. Those floors are now finished, sanded (by a professional crew) and in use....

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The Art of Sadeli Mosaic

...bake” cookies and European “rock” candy are made. Narrow triangular strips of wood, metal or plastic are cut using a jig on a table saw: The strips are gathered into bundles: sliced: and applied to a wood backing: It looks simple but I’m sure it takes many years of practice....

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The Coolest How-To Video Ever?

...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lR9_CjQYZj4 Even if you’ll never make your own bespoke cutting board it’s fun to watch Scott Lewis make one while simultaneously crafting one of the best shot how-to videos I’ve ever seen....

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How to Avoid “Avocado Hand”

...t there’s a song by Swedish singer Jens Lekman about avocado hand: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIwIAbcLFhI I was slicing up an avocado When you came up behind me With your silent brand-new sneakers Your reflection I did not see It was the hottest day in August And we were heading for the sea For a second my mind started drifting You put your arms around me You put your arms around me You put your arms around Blood spraying on the kitchen sink...

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