Mapping Facial Hair Growth for Shaving

Mapping Facial Hair Growth for Shaving

  When it comes to shaving, are you a With the Grain (WTG), an Against the Grain (ATG), or an Across the Grain (XTG) kind of guy? For a lot of guys starting out in the wet shaving world, this question is the last thing on their mind. It’s just another thing to think about, when making a lather and choosing a razor seems complicated enough. But once you get settled into a routine, it’s worth spending some time examining…

Win a Hippie Killer Hair Styling Combo

Win a Hippie Killer Hair Styling Combo

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It’s Friday once again, and we want to celebrate. The holiday season is just around the corner, and that means parties. Whether you’re hanging out drinking eggnog with your friends, or chilling by the fire with your grandma, it’s a time to look your best. To help you get started, we’re giving away a Hippie Killer Hair Styling Comb. That’s a jar of Crown Shaving’s Matte Clay, and a Hippie Killer Comb to go with it. Go ahead, get messy…

Health Myths #412 The Best Shaving Brush is a Silvertip Brush

Health Myths #412 The Best Shaving Brush is a Silvertip Brush

When it comes to shaving brushes, the silvertip badger rules. Soft, luxurious, and natural, it’s an ancient tradition. It’s the best choice of brush for any shaver, right? Well, not exactly. Myth: Silvertip Badger is Always the Best Choice of Brush – FALSE This one’s a tricky myth to tackle, because at first blush it, it’s actually true. Silvertip badger hair shaving brushes are made with the highest grade of badger hair, and they often have the highest level of craftsmanship and…

Comb-o Arigato: Choosing the Right Comb for Your Hair

Comb-o Arigato: Choosing the Right Comb for Your Hair

  Maybe you prefer to use a ‘comb-over’ a brush (get it?) – for everything from the top of your head to the tips of your beard and moustache. Combs are made from various materials these days so which one is best? It depends on preference and budget – and if you want to keep your hair looking healthy. Let’s go over the different materials with a fine tooth comb…   Acetate Combs These kinds are seamless and tend to…

Travelling and Wet Shaving: How to Get a Great Shave on the Go

Travelling and Wet Shaving: How to Get a Great Shave on the Go

Your trip is booked and you’re excited for that long-awaited adventure with your friends and/or signification other, but you’re worried about one thing – your grooming routine! Which razor will you bring? What about your soaps and brushes? Will you be forced to forego shaving and grow a beard? Whether you’re taking a weekend road trip or traveling to Europe for the summer, we’d like to offer some wet shaving travel tips to make sure your experience is a smooth…

Movember 2016: Ready, Set, Shave…

Movember 2016: Ready, Set, Shave…

Ready, Set, Shave… Then grow your fiercest ‘stache possible. Ah, Movember: a time to let your man hair down, or more specifically grow out – all for a good cause and to make the Ron Burgundys and Burt Renolds of the world proud. The moustache is to men’s health what the pink ribbon is to breast cancer research. Since 2003, millions of people have participated in the movement, raising more than $676 million and funding over 1,000 projects through impact…

Health Myths #168 Shaving Makes Hair Grow Back Darker and Thicker

Health Myths #168 Shaving Makes Hair Grow Back Darker and Thicker

Whether you’re a man or a woman, it’s likely that you heard this myth repeated to you a lot during those awkward teen years. If you were a man, it might have been encouragement, a secret hint on how to strengthen your moustache and impress your friends. If you were a woman, you might have been offered this sage wisdom in warning – don’t shave, it’ll grow back thicker! Myth: Shaving Makes Hair Grow Back Darker and Thicker – FALSE…