Invest in Ikeuchi

Invest in Ikeuchi

In today’s world of mass production, it’s challenging to find quality products that are made using only pure materials, and natural processes. Japan’s Ikeuchi Organic Inc. has been doing both and has redefined the traditional manufacturing process. Established in 1953 by Tadao Ikeuchi, the company began production in a bonded factory and slowly began to export to Europe in the late 1960’s. Today, Ikeuchi products can be found across Europe, North America and Asia thanks to independent and major retailers which…

Choosing the ‘Write’ Fountain Pen

Choosing the ‘Write’ Fountain Pen

With computers, cell phones, tablets and a million other devices, the art of writing with a pen and paper seems to be fading. We think it’s time to renew the love of writing and for everyone to embrace the use of a fountain pen. Fountain Penefits First patented by American Lewis Waterman 1884, the modern fountain pen comes in all different styles, price points, and has many benefits (related: Are these Europe’s Best Fountain Pens?) They feel good when you’re writing. You…

Seep the benefits of Sea Sponges

Seep the benefits of Sea Sponges

Better than a loofa or a mere washcloth, which can harbor a lot of bacteria and funk over time, natural sea sponges work hard to help keep you clean. What is a Sea Sponge? Extracted from the floor of the ocean, sea sponges are multi-celled organisms classified as animals! Since they grow and reproduce similar to plants, they can also be considered vegan friendly. It circulates water and absorbs nutrients and oxygen through its body of pores and channels. There…

Shaving Sets Inspired by Maple Trees

Shaving Sets Inspired by Maple Trees

It’s not every day that a shaving set captures our imagination, but we’ve created for new items that we can’t stop thinking about. Handmade in Germany to the highest standards, these wet shaving sets are all slightly different, but each one is perfect in its own way. Prefer Fusion over Mach3? We’ve got a set for that. A fan of the traditional safety razor? We’re with you there. Got questions? Just click on any set for more information. Happy shaving!

Brickell: The Unrivaled Anti-Aging Cream

Brickell: The Unrivaled Anti-Aging Cream

As a company whose main focus was men’s skincare, Brickell’s founder, Josh Meyer had to devote months of his time toward skin-health research. The business idea was spawned when Meyer’s significant other drew his attention to small wrinkles forming around his eyes; at the time, Meyer was only in his late twenties, and it had him concerned. Realizing that he was young and without a large selection of skin care products to rely on, he decided it was time to…

The Spartan Bathroom: Low-Waste Living

The Spartan Bathroom: Low-Waste Living

Purchasing a luxury grooming accessory is always a pleasant experience: the smooth feel in your hands, the striking visual design. But it’s also rewarding because you’ve just invested in a tool that’s built to last. With environmental urgencies at the fore of our collective conscience, it feels good to foster low-waste habits and to live with an eye toward sustainability. And well-manufactured grooming accessories, like double-edged safety razors and straight razors, are just the tip of the iceberg. Below, we’ve…

The Allure of Artisanal Shaving Accessories

The Allure of Artisanal Shaving Accessories

When it comes to shaving, aesthetics and workmanship are often the most important factors for buyers of men’s grooming supplies. Much like with old architecture, great satisfaction can be found in shaving accessories that are creatively original and built with the utmost structural integrity. While the dawn of plastic disposable razors marked a significant plummet in product quality and artistic design, the past few years have seen a renewed interest in artisanal shaving implements. The term, “Artisan,” designates a single…

Junichi Tanaka Artisanal Shaving Scuttles Bring Class and Originality

Junichi Tanaka Artisanal Shaving Scuttles Bring Class and Originality

One of our most-requested out-of-stock items in the last few months have been the Junichi Tanaka shaving scuttles. And every time a customer calls in asking when we’ll have more of these wonderful scuttles, we have to give the same reply: we don’t know! The reason for this frustrating response is simple: every single one of these gorgeous mugs are handmade by one man. And when you’re working out of Whonnock, British Columbia it can be hard to ignore nature…

Product Spotlight: J.W. Hulme Co. Dopp Style Travel Kit

Product Spotlight: J.W. Hulme Co. Dopp Style Travel Kit

Each J.W. Hulme Co. Graystone Canvas Dopp Style Travel Kit is a masterpiece of canvas and leather. Already tough and durable, the Graystone canvas used in its construction is waxed to lend it additional protection. Over time, the wax rises to the surface, creating a pattern of shades and streaks unique to each piece. In contrast, the leather of the travel kit bag is distressed to enhance its appearance without compromising its strength. Combined, these elements lend this product an antique…

Product Spotlight: J.W. Hulme Co. Portage Overnight Briefcase LE

Product Spotlight: J.W. Hulme Co. Portage Overnight Briefcase LE

Designed for experienced travelers, the Limited Edition J.W. Hulme Co. Overnight Briefcase in Portage is a superb example of travel bags for men. Each leather briefcase is handmade using brass, comfortable lining, unbreakable thread, and top grain leathers. Possessing multiple compartments that can be secured using attached zippers, this product has no shortage of the storage space needed to hold business documents and a change of clothes for professional men heading out on overnight trips. Although its founder started out…

TOBS Grapefruit Shaving Cream: a Fendrihan Exclusive

TOBS Grapefruit Shaving Cream: a Fendrihan Exclusive

Fendrihan is the first worldwide retailer (besides the actual manufacturer) to stock Taylor of Old Bond Street’s freshest offering: Grapefruit Shaving Cream, available now through our online men’s shaving store. Welcome spring with an order of this zesty new fragrance from London’s wet-shaving experts. Click to buy TOBS Grapefruit.