Badger brushes are among our best-selling items. We often get many questions regarding the badger brush so we’ve created a series of blog posts to answer the most popular questions. This week we’ll focus on hair bundling. How it’s Made The average badger brush contains approximately 14,000 hairs, weighted precisely to fit the securing ring that holds the brush together. The manufacturing process is highly skilled and most of the work is done by hand using traditional tools. Hair bundles are combed to…
Year: 2018
Brand Profile – Baxter of California
Known for reinvigorating male grooming products, Baxter of California has become one of the best-selling and top-rated lines in men’s skin care, centered around simplicity and quality. Brand History Unhappy with traditional grooming products on the market to resolve his dry skin, its founder, Baxter Finley, established the company in 1965 to fill what he believed was an industry void. Turns out, he was right. The company had immediate success and continues to prosper after more than 50 years in…
Happy Thanksgiving Canada!
This Thanksgiving, we want to say THANK YOU to our incredible customers. We have a Fendrihan prize pack to give away that includes: Fendrihan Bold Hot Shave Towel Fendrihan Shaving Soap Black Shaving Mug Synthetic Shaving Brush Razor Blade Sampler Hair Comb The contest begins on Monday, October 1st and runs until midnight on Monday, October 8th. Open to Canadian residents only. To Enter: Visit our Facebook page. Tell us what you’re thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving! Joyeuse Action de Grâce!
What’s My Hair Type? A Guide for Men
To properly care for your hair, it’s essential to determine the type of hair you’re working with. Without knowing your hair type, your hair care routine can cause more harm than good. Along with aging, environmental, climatic, and even emotional changes affect hair. To help you better manage your hair, we’ve put together simple hair care tips for basic hair types.
All About Blooming
Blooming Soap – Yay or Nay? Blooming is one of the most hotly debated topics in wet shaving. After endless research from wet-shaving professionals and veteran shavers, the jury is still out on the value of blooming. As blooming soap is a personal choice, we thought we’d share all the information we know about this practice and let you decide if you’re for or against it. What is Blooming? In wet-shaving, blooming refers to softening soap. When a soap is…
Brand Spotlight: Heinrich L. Thäter
Elegance, luxury, and distinction characterize the renowned collection of Thäter brushes. Handmade in Germany since 1913, Thäter brushes are delicately crafted according to traditional techniques. Staying true to their ‘small but beautiful’ philosophy, a Thäter brush is distinguished by its soft luxurious bristles and signature polished handles that are comfortable and sleek. The family-owned business takes pride in its craftsmanship. The handmade knots are artfully crafted by skilled artisans with years of experience and unparalleled knowledge of the trade. Silvertip,…
How to Shave Under the Chin
There’s no better feeling than getting a smooth, clean shave, but this can be easier said than done. Some areas, like the chin and neck, can pose a bit of a challenge for even the most experienced wet shavers. While these tricky areas will require patience, practice, and a bit of trial and error to master, there are steps you can take to improve the shave. Whether using a straight razor or a safety razor, it’s essential to prepare your…
Back to School Must Haves
It’s back to school for millions of students this week. Whether you’re moving across the country or attending a local institution, you’ll want to stay on top of your grooming and style. We’ve listed Back to School Must Haves that every student should have with them in their dorm room or apartment. SHAVING Fendrihan Shaving Cream and Fendrihan Shaving Brush The Fendrihan Shaving Cream and Shaving Brush will help give you a close smooth shave. Cost-effective, it’s a great set…
September Contest
September is here! We’re celebrating the start of the new month with another great contest. This month, we’re giving away some grooming essentials from Elvado, Geo. F. Trumper, and Fendrihan! Prize Includes: Hair Comb Elvado Shaving Cream Geo. F. Trumper Cologne Sampler Fendrihan T-Shirt All entries can be made on our Facebook page. Contest begins September 4th and ends September 14th! Canadian and US residents are eligible to win. Good luck to all.
Leather Care – From Cleaning to Protecting
Stylish, enduring, and practical, leather goods are key pieces in any wardrobe or grooming set. While leather style is timeless, it requires proper maintenance to keep it feeling soft and well-preserved. Various factors like heat, water, and improper storage will reduce a leather’s quality over time. To get the most out of a treasured leather piece, regular maintenance and care is needed. Below are a few tips to help you preserve your leather. Cleaning Cleaning leather is always the first…
Comparing Adjustable Razors
Adjustable safety razors take your shave from mild to aggressive with just one turn of the dial. Whether you’re new to wet shaving or an experienced veteran, an adjustable safety razor allows you to customize and tailor your shave each time. Adjustable razors do not have a fixed head and allow the user to alter the blade gap and blade exposure by deciding the aggressiveness of the shave. Another bonus of adjustable razors is that they work with most skin…
Brand Spotlight: Moleskine
Practical and functional, Moleskine’s wide stationary collection is among the world’s best. Making old, new again, the revived Moleskine brand has reinvented the joy of writing. Originally created as a passion project by a French family, it went out of business in the 1800s. Revamed centuries later, 1997 to be exact, the brand was reintroduced as Modo&Modo by an Italian publisher. Representing a time-honored tradition of journalists, writers, artists and adventurers, and the Moleskine notebook collection reflects that used by…