We are happy to announce that we are now stocking Barrister & Mann's shaving soaps for you to lather and enjoy. Barrister & Mann was founded three years ago in Boston, MA as a result of the founder's extremely sensitive skin and his frustration with finding soaps that performed well and also had interesting, unique scents. Since then, Barrister & Mann has quickly become one of the leading innovators in artisan shaving soaps and is a favorite of many seasoned...
Are you frustrated with your cartridge razor and ready for a change? You may have heard that safety razors and wet shaving is the answer, but why? In this post, we've outline our top 5 reasons why you could make the switch and toss that overly-bladed, battery powered monstrosity for a traditional safety razor. 1. Enjoy Your Shave Routine It's no secret that many men get no enjoyment out of shaving and, in many cases, look at it as a tedious...
This week's post comes via Ben Rose, founder and senior editor of Prim&Prep. Ben is a wet shaving enthusiast whose been honing his technique for over 5 years now. Be sure to head over to Prim&Prep for more great information about men's grooming and wet shaving. The world of shaving has changed quite dramatically over the past few decades, in some ways for the better and in many other ways for the worse. When we consider the fact...
Over the weekend, we added a few new products to our store that should peak you interest. Most notably are some beautiful Parker safety razors that are sure to offer you a great shave. From Left to Right: Parker 26C, Parker 24C, Parker 66R, Parker 96R Both the Parker 26C and the Parker 24C are three piece razors with the an open comb head design. They differ in handle finish with the 26C in black and the 24C...
One of the most common questions we hear about shaving, is whether you should be shaving against the grain or shaving with the grain. This is an important topic to understand since it can determine how close of a shave you achieve as well as cause irritation if not understood correctly. Even though we recommend wet shaving with a traditional safety razor, this topic applies to shaving with any type of razor. So if you are wondering how...
A close shave is generally the primary objective of experienced shavers, but getting that perfect, super smooth shave without added irritation or razor burn can often be quite a challenge. To achieve this goal, you’ll need to balance using close shave techniques with preventative measures to reduce your chance of irritation. By the end of this guide you will learn several tips and techniques that will explain how to get a closer shave while preventing...
If you are a beginner wet shaver or considering wet shaving with a safety razor, then there are a few tips you should know before you dive into your first shave. You are probably making the switch to a safety razor because you want to experience a better shave, but to achieve this it’s important to understand shaving technique in order to get a closer, more comfortable shave. In this post we’ve outlined our top...
It's often quoted that shaving with a safety razor will save you a significant amount of money over using cartridge razors. I know you've groaned before when looking at the price of a pack of new cartridge blades. They've become so expensive that they now keep them under lock and key behind the counter in many convenience stores. But I've often wondered 'how much does wet shaving really save'? Well, since I'm a numbers kind...