For those of you who desperately want a thick beard, but can only muster a patchy beard instead, confidence can sometimes be eroded. The inevitable “what do I do next?” questions start swirling in your minds, and confusion sets in. Do you just suck it up and go clean-shaven, even though it’s neither wanted or suits you, or do you put up with patches in your beard? While there are no guaranteed ways to instantly turn your patchy beard into…
10 best beards in movie history
Hollywood has always led the way when it comes to beard fashion. Well before hipsters started dominating the men’s facial hair movement, movie characters have been pushing beard boundaries through every generation. Why do beards play such an important role in so many famous movies? Because they set the tone of the character, so much so they’re almost a separate character in themselves! They give a man maturity and depth, and let’s face it, if the character requires scenes where…
How to get rid of beard itch
Ask any man why they gave up growing a beard and almost every one of them will give you the same answer – beard itch. Never mind the awesome beard that’s awaiting them, they just couldn’t stand the irritation for those few uncomfortable days. If you’ve grown a beard before, you’ll understand what it’s like for someone new to get through it. However, you’ll also understand that the rewards are well worth the momentary period of discomfort. WHY DO BEARDS…
Shaving a coarse beard with sensitive skin
A common issue with a lot of men who have a coarse beard is they also have sensitive skin. Hacking away at your beard with the wrong blade will either irritate your skin as you slice through the hairs, or waste time as you make pass after pass while virtually making no progress! So what do you do, go with a really sharp blade to shave the hair, that almost guarantees skin irritation? For instance a brand new…
10 great Christmas gifts for the man in your life
It’s that time of year again, Christmas is just around the corner and you need to start thinking about gifts for the men in your life. Instead of fighting your way through shopping mall crowds, trying to find a bargain for your husband/brother/uncle/son, etc., we thought we’d do the legwork for you. After throwing ideas at each other here at Fendrihan HQ, we came up with a list of 10 gifts we think any man would love.
How to make the perfect shaving soap lather in 5 steps
Wet shaving takes a time to master, but with patience and practice you can enhance what is already a fantastic shaving experience even further with these simple steps. A well-crafted, rich and full lather will add another dimension to your morning or evening ritual, so the team here at Fendrihan HQ thoroughly recommend you make the effort to learn the skills outlined below to produce the optimum soapy blend. Our good friends at Jack’s Soap weren’t happy with the information…
Kent Brushes: Handcrafted Hair Brushes and Shaving Brushes
Kent Brushes began with GB Kent and Sons and it’s now the oldest known hair brush maker in the world. The company started making their prestigious handcrafted brushes over 236 years ago in 1777 during the reign of King George III, and continues to be one of the oldest and most venerable companies in Britain. The high regard of these luxury brushes has ensured that Kent has received the Royal Warrant which allows the company to bear the royal coat…
Razor blades differences: choose the right razor blade
As not all safety razors are the same, safety razor blades the are also not the same. However, as safety razor usage has increased and become more popular, the available models and types of razor blades have also significantly increased. You can now buy razor blades from all over the globe that will satisfy your needs. Getting the best clean, close shave without irritation such as razor burn is actually a matter of trial and error. The reason is that…
Shaving with a straight razor: more than a ritual
Shaving with a straight razor is almost a lost art form. Long before the advent of the electric face mower and mass produced shaving blades, men ritualistically began readying and preparing for their day with that perfect morning shave. However, it is not just the unique practice performed by your local barber, nor is it an archaic ritual steeped in mystery, because there are still those men who appreciate this almost lost art of traditional shaving that was practised for…
Movember 2013 in Canada – History and Rules
Gentlemen! Prepare to start your moustaches! During November 2013 become a Mo Bro and join the worldwide fight against prostate cancer. Grow a moustache and join the tens of thousands of men worldwide who are united in raising donations to fight and beat this cancer. History of Movember What is Movember? This is a movement that began its humble origins by a group of 30 men in Australia in 2003 to help raise awareness and obtain sponsors and donations to…
You Asked — And Taylor of Old Bond Street Replied
Fendrihan recently offered our Facebook followers the unique opportunity to pose questions to the staff at Taylor of Old Bond Street. We collected queries from our gentlemen of distinction and shared them with the British men’s shaving and grooming experts at Taylor. A video answering Fendrihan’s customer’s questions has now gone live, an exciting event, indeed. The Managing Director of Taylor of Old Bond Street, Mr. Barry Klein, welcomed the questions and gave thoughtful, thorough answers to most, although he…
Learning to Strop: A Short and Succinct Guide to Straight Razor Maintenance
Practitioners of classic shaving should be all too familiar with the painful embarrassment that blunt razor blades can inflict on their faces. As a result, it is no coincidence that practitioners have come up with all manner of methods to help them maintain a sharp edge on their razors, with one method being the practice of stropping. Although said practice was once limited to professional barbers in their barbershops, modern consumers have access to all of the tools and supplies…