Brand Profile – Henri et Victoria

Brand Profile – Henri et Victoria

Artisanally-made using pure and wholesome ingredients, the Henri et Victoria brand offers quality grooming products for men with all skin types. Founded by Claude Pilon, a biochemist, Henri et Victoria’s grooming line perfectly combines the chemistry of skin and soap to produce safe, effective, and quality products.  Browse their collection and find premium shaving soaps, aftershave splashes, beard balms, and body washes. Unique to their products is their signature Vegan Shaving Soap and Tallow Base Shaving Soap that are gentle…

Ink Cartridges vs Ink Bottles?

Ink Cartridges vs Ink Bottles?

Photo c/o Kaweco Germany. Traditional and refined, fountain pens give an elegant writing experience for both professional and personal use. We’re often asked for advice when pairing fountain pens with ink cartridge or bottled ink. Deciding between the two is a personal preference but we’ve listed some advantages of each to help you make the best decision. Fountain Pen Ink Cartridges Ink cartridges are small, disposable capsules, that come pre-loaded in a fountain pens. While colour selection may vary, they…

Do I Really Need to Exfoliate My Skin?

Do I Really Need to Exfoliate My Skin?

Y E S. If you’re not already doing so, exfoliating your skin should be incorporated into your grooming routine.  Why Exfoliate?  Exfoliation is easy to overlook and is often thought to be an added luxury and not something that needs to be done. This is not true. You NEED to exfoliate. Not only does exfoliation help remove oil, dirt, and grime from your skin, it washes away dead skin and opens pores. This results in brighter, younger looking skin, and…

Thanksgiving Giveaway!

Thanksgiving Giveaway!

Happy Thanksgiving Canada! We want to celebrate the Thanksgiving weekend in two special ways; we’re having a Thanksgiving Sale* AND a Thanksgiving Giveaway*. From October 9th to October 16th, save on a number of great product with our Thanksgiving Sale. If you want to enter to win one of 10 great prizes, subscribe to our newsletter. If you’re already subscribed, you’re automatically entered to win. You can win A Floris Eau de Toilette, an Antica Barberia Cologne, a Fendrihan Shaving…

Choosing Between Colognes, Parfums, Eau de Toilettes, and more!

Choosing Between Colognes, Parfums, Eau de Toilettes, and more!

Fragrance choices can be over overwhelming. Eau de parfum, eau de toilette, cologne, even eau de cologne, what’s the difference and how do you know which one to choose? We’ve done the research to clarify the difference among them so you can make the best decision next time you’re shopping for a new fragrance.     The Basics  Different types of fragrances are named to reflect their respective fragrance concentration level. Each formula features a ratio of concentrated fragrance oils, to water and ethanol with each scent ranging from pure concentrated fragrance…