Beard Oil vs. Beard Balm

Beard Oil vs. Beard Balm

Keep your beard well-maintained and healthy with the right products and tools. Along with cleansing and conditioning your beard, you’ll want to nourish and hydrate hair and underlying skin. Read below to learn more about the differences between beard oil and beard balm and when you should be applying them. Beard Oil 🔸 Nourishes 🔸 Hydrates 🔸 Softens 🔸 Revives 🔸 When you think of beard oil, you should thing of nourishment and hydration. Beard oils work to penetrate hair…

Are Safety Razors Really Worth the Cost?

Are Safety Razors Really Worth the Cost?

Thinking of switching to a safety razor but not really sure it it’s worth the investment? Take a look at some of the key arguments that will make you wish you started using a safety razor years ago.  Materials Used It’s all about quality. Unless you’re using a higher quality cartridge razor like those by Bolin Webb, standard cartridge razors are produced primarily from a plastic or resin. Safety razors on the other handle are almost exclusively crafted from durable,…

Staff Holiday Picks!

Staff Holiday Picks!

We’ve asked our team to reveal their favourite products to help you with your holiday shopping. Take a look at our staff’s top picks for great gift ideas! Executive Team Heinrich L. Thater Shaving Brushes – There’s a reason these are some of the most popular and sought-after shaving brushes. Super soft, extremely durable, and exquisitely crafted, a Thater brush is a fine investment for the shaving enthusiast. MARKETING Marvis Toothpaste A favourite in oral care, Marvis Toothpaste comes in…

Top-Ranked Shaving Brushes

Top-Ranked Shaving Brushes

On the hunt for a new shaving brush? We’ve got you covered with our rankings of the best-selling shaving brushes! Take a look and find your new favourite.  Soft Bristles Silvertip, best badger, and synthetic bristle brushes are the best options if you’re looking for something soft that’s gentle on skin. Fendrihan Classic Silvertip Shaving Brush Edwin Jagger Best Badger Shaving Brush and Stand in Ebony, Medium Fendrihan Black and White Synthetic Shaving Brush, Resin Handle Fendrihan Black Synthetic Shaving…

Clippers, Nippers, or Scissors – Which is Best?

Clippers, Nippers, or Scissors – Which is Best?

Do you clip, nip, or cut your nails? If you’re confused about which tool is best for nail care, don’t worry, you’re not the only one. We’ve broken it down to basics to help you choose the best tools for your nail needs.  NAIL CLIPPERS & NAIL NIPPERS One of the most frequent questions we’re asked is the difference between nail clippers and nail nippers. While the two terms are often used interchangeably, the design of the tool will help…

Top Grooming Sets for Bearded Men

Top Grooming Sets for Bearded Men

Give your beard a little TLC with a top rated grooming set, prepared especially for bearded men. UNDER $30 $26.25 – Clubman Pinaud Beard Pack Clubman’s Trio of high-performing beard products are sure to give others beard envy. Beard Conditioner, Beard Balm, and Beard Oil ensures your hair, and underlying skin, stay nourished throughout the day so you can show off your strong, handsome beard. Under $50 $41.50 – Billy Jealousy Beard Envy Refining Kit Award winning kit, the Billy Jealousy…

Comparing Adjustable & Non-Adjustable Safety Razors

Comparing Adjustable & Non-Adjustable Safety Razors

We’re often asked by our customers to compare adjustable and non-adjustable safety razors. Performance, durability, and practicality are some of the key issues customers are looking to compare between the two models. We’ve broken down the basics of adjustable models to help answer all your questions.  What is an adjustable razor?  Adjustable razors are double edge safety razors that allow you to change the aggressiveness of the razor or the degree of blade exposure. This allows the user to find…

All About Solid Cologne

All About Solid Cologne

Over the last few years, solid cologne has risen in popularity. With more customers requesting it, we’re giving you a basic overview of its formulation and advantages.   Solid Cologne vs Liquid Cologne Solid cologne has been around for centuries. In its original form, solid cologne was first used by Ancient Egyptians. Now a mainstream product, solid cologne has become a staple in the male grooming industry. The largest, and most obvious, difference between solid cologne and a traditional liquid…

No. 4711; the Magic Potion

No. 4711; the Magic Potion

More than a fragrance, Maurer & Wirtz takes us back in time over 220 years when a unique formulation was given as a wedding gift. A prominent citizen of Cologne, Wilhelm Muelhens, received a recipe from a Roman Catholic monk on the eve of his marriage, and the rest is history. Gifted in 1792, the secret formula, with its enchanting aroma, was an “aqua mirabilis” or miracle water, purported to have surprising curative properties. Originally taken internally, Muelhens embraced the…

How to Choose the Best Towel for Your Needs

How to Choose the Best Towel for Your Needs

Who knew that shopping for towels could be such a confusing process?! From thread counts to material sources and textures, there’s a lot to consider when selecting the best towel for your needs. But worry no more! We’ve done the homework for you to make shopping for your next towel easy. Here are the differences between the softest, most absorbent towels currently on the market. Zero Twist Towels Zero twist towels provide a feeling of luxury during each and every…

Brand Profile – Baxter of California

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…

Comparing Adjustable Razors

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…