Feather Japan: A Modern Answer to an Age Old Problem

Feather Japan: A Modern Answer to an Age Old Problem

The technical superiority of a straight razor converts many men from the ranks of disposable razor users to the rich yet simple joy of straight-razor shaving. The pace of morning grooming slows a bit, all to the good, as the straight-razor man takes the time to truly know his face and develop his own shaving rhythm. But the quickened pulse of modern life sometimes intrudes on even this most intimate of personal moments, and the pleasurable communion between man and…

Ettinger Leather Products: The Key To Sophistication

Ettinger Leather Products: The Key To Sophistication

Whether you’re getting ready for that long awaited date, stylish party or simply going to work, you always want to have that “wow” factor that sets you apart. You don’t really have to wear the most expensive suit to give yourself that sophisticated look you’re looking for; you can always focus on those small details that really define your style. I’m not sure why, but whenever we talk about male sophistication the word “leather” pops into our minds. We all…

The other citrus from Geo F. Trumper

The other citrus from Geo F. Trumper

We’ve been getting a lot of questions and requests for Geo F. Trumper’s Extract of Limes Shaving Cream. It’s been sold out for a while and Trumper won’t be able to fulfill any orders for it until December. But if you’re in the market for a well-balanced masculine fragrance with a citrus character, try GFT Shaving Cream. GFT has a lively lemon opening note with hints of mandarin and cedar.

A Skin-Soothing Duo

A Skin-Soothing Duo

Shaving can be beneficial to your skin, as long as you know how to do it properly. Still, sometimes we look very closely at our shaving props and techniques and tend to forget that what happens after the shave is as important as the shave itself.

A historic range that has it all

A historic range that has it all

Edouard Pinaud made his contribution to male grooming by inventing brilliantine and unveiling the perfumed, oil-infused liquid in the 1900 Exposition Universelle in Paris. But the House of Edouard Pinaud dates back to 1810, the year the famed perfumer opened shop in Paris. Its popular Eau de Quinine was already part of this historic range, as well as a variety of grooming concoctions including shaving soaps, creams, colognes and complexion powders. He honored the Hungarian cavalry by creating the Lilac…

Alt-Innsbruck: the jewel in the Austrian crown

Alt-Innsbruck: the jewel in the Austrian crown

In this era of synthetic substitutes, when nothing is what it seems anymore, one can become disenchanted and suspicious of about anything. You have to read the smallest print on the back of labels to verify that the claims made in the front in big and bold letters are at least partially true. In times like this, products like Alt-Innsbruck colognes and aftershave emulsions shine with the honesty of a bygone era. Their formulations contain pure, unadulterated Virginia tobacco, with…

Cyril R. Salter Shaving Creams

Cyril R. Salter Shaving Creams

Cyril R. Salter shaving creams are back in stock with new additions. We have added two new fragrances: Classic Almond and Wild Rose, to our original line-up, which was comprised of Essential Lime, French Vetiver, Fresh Mint, Indian Sandalwood and Sublime Citrus shaving creams. Cyril R. Salter marries strict quality control with traditional formulas, introduced in the 1940s, which have enjoyed an unwavering reputation until today. Their shaving creams’ density and quick-lathering nature makes them the perfect weapon for a…

Dolerma & Primalan now in larger presentations

Dolerma & Primalan now in larger presentations

Dolerma and Primalan are two exceptional Austrian products that have been gaining momentum with our customer base since their inception. These fine emulsions are natural to boot, made of few simple ingredients and extremely effective. Dolerma contains antiseptic agents to fight and prevent infection, and soothing naturals to repair the skin. Primalan regenerates, soothes and seals the skin, protecting it from dryness and environmental aggression. Dolerma and Primalan are now available in 250 and 500 ml presentations. The larger size…