Sharp blades require the right tools. Hones, commonly known as sharpening stones, are effective in keeping edges sharp but only if you’re using the proper hone with correct grit. Types of Hones There are two basic types of hones; natural and artificial. Natural HonesNatural hones are often referred to as coticules. The word coticule comes from the Latin word coticula, which means whetstone. These natural hones, or coticules, come in several different sizes. Their appearance will also differ and no…
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Hairbrush Cleaning
Hairbrush maintenance is key to helping extend its lifeline and ensuring you get the most use as possible out of your favourite hair care tool. A few simple cleaning and care tips will do wonders to preserve your hairbrush. Whether using a hairbrush with natural or synthetic bristles, including boar or wood, follow the tips below to keep your brush clean and free of debris. Hair Cleaning Tools Regular cleaning to remove buildup should be done with all brushes. You…
Sensational Spring Scents
Spring is a time to refresh and what better way to do that than with a new, fresh scent, formulated for the season! Lavender Spring is the ideal season to embrace the sweet and calming scent of lavender. Perfect on its own, or enhanced with a citrus scent, lavender is a great fragrance to welcome the season. We recommend: Taylor of Old Bond Street Shaving Cream Bowl, Lavender + Fine Classic After Shave, American Blend Castle Forbes Lavender Oil Shaving Cream +…
2024 Shaving & Grooming Recommendations
Welcome to 2024! The new year is the best time to revamp any area of your life, including your daily grooming routine. Here’s what we recommend for anyone looking to improve their grooming and skincare. Buy New Razor Blades Stop using dull blades! Sharp blades will give the best shave with the least amount of irritation. Aim for three to five shaves with each blade before replacing it with a new one. Looking for a variety of blades? Try a…
Find Your Formula with Proraso!
For over 100 years, Proraso has been a leader in men’s shaving. Developing unique formulas and signature products from their Florentine lab, their range of products continue to provide professional quality to men around the world. Specialty Formulas Did you know Proraso formulas are colour-coded for different skin and hair types? Take a closer look at what each colour means and find the product that is right for you! Green = All Skin and Beard Types The Original formula, the…
Essential Spring Fragrances
Get ready to welcome Spring by updating your shaving and grooming products with seasonal favourites. Start storing those warmer fragrances and opt for something lighter to match the freshness of Spring! We’ve selected our top fragrance pairings for Spring to help you get started. FLORALS Enjoy the calming and relaxing scents of fresh-cut flowers when you introduce a floral inspired product into your collection. D.R. Harris Old English Lavender Soap, Hand Size Institut Karite Lily of the Valley Shea Hand…
Shaving Products for Normal to Coarse Hair
Struggling to find the perfect shaving supplies for your hair type? We’ve listed the top shaving products for all types of hair and beards to help you achieve the smoothest and closest shave! Normal Hair Depending on your experience level, there’s an endless selection of shaving tools available to you. We’ve selected some of our favourite that are suitable for all hair types. Safety Razor Blade Samplers – The best way to determine which blades are suited towards your hair…
Charcoal Benefits
Looking for a natural cleansing and purifying solution? Add charcoal-infused products into your daily grooming routine! Charcoal Benefits Charcoal is a powerhouse ingredient that can be added to most skincare or grooming product. Some of the key skincare benefits of charcoal include: Rich in antibacterial properties High absorbency, ideal for oily skin Calms skin Detoxifies to remove toxins and impurities Exfoliates to remove dead skin Acne fighting Odour absorbing properties We’ve listed our top charcoal-infused products from head to toe!…
Top Grooming Products for Winter
Winter weather can wreck havoc on your hair and skin. Luckily, there are few things you can to do combat winter weather and protect skin. We’ve listed the best skincare and haircare products that will keep hair and skin nourished, and healthy, all season long. For Face Exfoliant – Exfoliators are a simple way to restore and repair skin. With use every few days (even every week will do), an exfoliant works to renew skin by removing dead skin, impurities,…
Cold Weather Shipping Restrictions
Cold, freezing temperatures are on the horizon! With winter weather starting to appear, we want to remind our customers that we will be limiting the number of products available for shipping. Alcohol-free liquids, and some products containing alcohol, have the tendency to freeze during transit which damages products and their packaging. Products including aftershaves, shave balms, facial toners, pen cartridges and ink refills are affected by colder temperatures and will not be available to ship during the winter months. You…
Get Ready for Movember!
It’s time to grow your Mo! With just a few days left until the start of November, men worldwide are preparing to grow their facial hair in support of men’s health. Related: Moustache Inspiration Raising funds for men’s health, Movember brings attention to pressing men’s health issues including mental health, suicide prevention, testicular and prostate cancer. FAST FACTS 1 in 9 Canadian men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime Testicular cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer…
Shaving Terms A-Z
If you’ve just entered the world of wet-shaving, don’t be overwhelmed by all the new terminology. Here’s a quick reference guide for the most popular shaving terms. A – Z Badger: The most popular type of shaving brush bristle, badger bristles range from frim to soft and help generate a rich and luscious lather. Blooming:Refers to softening soap. When a soap is ‘bloomed,’ it is submerged in water before being used to lather. Boar:The coarsest types of bristle, boar is…