If you haven’t heard of Henson Shaving yet, let us introduce you to the Canadian brand selling out throughout the country. Designed, machined, and packaged in Ontario, Henson Shaving is a revolution in traditional wet shaving. Shipped worldwide and plastic-free, Henson razors are made entirely out of Aluminum. The Henson Story Founded by a group of aerospace engineers, the team at Henson was inspired to create a functional and lasting razor using their knowledge of the aerospace industry and skills…
Category: Brand Profiles
This is the place to go to find more about the history of those brands that have captured our imagination for centuries and those new ground-breaking ones. The unifying theme is their drive for quality in producing the finest grooming products and accessories for men.
Brand Profile: Apple Hill Lavender
Relax your mind and body while calming your skin with the natural apothecary remedies by Apple Hill Lavender. Crafted with the highest grade lavender, discover the story behind this small, Ontario-based family business. Brand Story With a rich history, Apply Hill Lavender started as an apple orchard with lavender plants and medicinal herbs in 1906. Located on a century-old family farm in Norfolk County, Ontario, they are now dedicated to harvesting lavender and producing, high-quality lavender oils and products. Quality…
Brand Profile: Bee By the Sea
Made for real life. Natural, nourishing, and sustainable, Bee By the Sea offers simple and essential skincare and hair care products. The team at Bee By the Sea believe that caring for your skin is part of body care and your overall well-being and we couldn’t agree more. ‘Bee-hind’ the Brand Inspired by the benefits of sea buckthorn berry, the brand wanted to develop all-natural specialized formulas. After much research and experimentation, the founder discovered that sea buckthorn and honey…
Omega Elite GT Series
Omega combines performance, style, and nostalgia for its new exclusive Elite GT Series of Shaving Brushes! An exciting and welcomed addition for wet-shavers and car enthusiasts, the all-new Elite GT series was inspired by some of the most iconic sport cars in racing. The Omega GT Series Omega’s Elite GT Series introduces its newest shaving fibers crafted with advanced innovative technology. As part of their Vintage 2024 Collection, these new models are defined by the Elite Synthetic Tuft and stunning…
Brand Profile: Speick
“Beauty. A force of Nature.” History Founded in Germany in 1928, Speick has a rich history of producing exceptional, high-quality products formulated with natural and nourishing ingredients, notably the Speick plant. In fact, Speick is unique in that it is the only brand that enhances its natural formulations with this plant extract. Committed to developing natural cosmetics and products, the Speick range includes skincare and shaving essentials from soap, body wash, shaving cream, deodorant, shower gel, and aftershave. Speick…
🍁Canadian Made🍁
We’re celebrating all things Canadian, including the talented Canadian artisans offering uniquely Canadian made products. Browse our Made in Canada collection and get to know the artisans behind some of our local brands, including; Apple Hill Lavender Crown Shaving Co. Basic Maintenance Lab™ Bee by the Sea Educated Beards Elvado Grooming Henson Shaving Henri et Victoria GROOM Rebels Refinery The Soap Company of Nova Scotia Walton Wood Farm Valhalla Legend Happy Canada Day!
Fit for Royalty – Shop Royal Warrant Holders
We’re getting ready to welcome the May 2-4 long weekend in honour of the Sovereign’s birthday in Canada! In observance of Victoria Day, we’re highlighting the superior brands that have received Royal Warrants throughout the decades. So what exactly is a Royal Warrant? Products or services recognized by the royal family receive royal warrants, more specifically, “A Royal Warrant of Appointment is granted as a mark of recognition to people or companies who have regularly supplied goods or services to…
Hidden Gems
We’re always adding new brands to our collection to offer the best products we can find. It can be difficult to choose a new brand to try so we’ve listed some smaller brands with fantastic collections that you might not have discovered. BASIC MAINTENANCE LAB™Simple and straightforward, Basic Maintenance Lab™ offers quick and efficient skincare and hair care solutions. Made in Canada, the brand is gaining international recognition for its science-backed by simple and effective formulas. BRAHMS MOUNTTraditionally crafted using…
Planet vs. Plastics; Earth Day 2024
Earth Day is Monday, April, 22nd! This year’s chosen Earth Day theme is Planet vs. Plastic to encourage individuals, governments, and organizations to reduce their and consumption of plastics for the amelioration of the planet. We’re thrilled to carry sustainable brands and plastic-free products that help us reduce, reuse, and recycle in our daily routines, including our shaving and grooming practices. Sustainable Shopping Switching to a safety razor and choosing products with sustainable packaging are some small steps to consider…
Plisson Celebrates 215 Years!
Innovative Parisian luxury, Plisson is known for its remarkable collection of shaving tools and accessories. Brand History Plisson was founded in 1808 and is thought to be the oldest shaving brush factory in the world! Its first shaving brush patent was filed in 1855 and was followed by the manufacturing of a single beard brush in 1902. After expanding and diversifying their collection, Plisson began offering more grooming tools such as toothbrushes, manicure sets and makeup brushes. Now a family…
Brand Profile: Panama 1924
Handcrafted in Italy, the Panama 1924 collection is filled with refined fragrances and distinct scents. Originating in Naples and inspired by the style of his grandfather, creator Michele Boellis developed a collection of fragrances and men’s personal care products that honour old traditions and the spirit of the Italian region. A family business now in its third generation, the quality, raw natural ingredients and attention to detail are among the qualities that set it apart. FRAGRANCES Panama 1924’s fragrance range…
Diamonds are Forever
DOVO has once again raised the bar with its most recent creation – the Straight Edge Diamond. Entirely unique, this one-of-a-kind piece is unlike any other razor created. Defined by its opulence, it boasts 225 sparkling diamonds, grade 5 titanium, and RWL-34 stainless powder steel. Only one unit has been produced which took one and a half years to design before reaching the final product. The luxury models comes with a luxury cost, retailing for $42,655.00 euros (about $62,465 CAD)!…