With the variety of safety razors on offer and the amount of conflicting advice, choosing my first razor has become rather overwhelming. Can you give me a clear answer on which is the best razor for a beginner? First, before we go into the issue of finding the “perfect” double-edge safety razor for a new wet-shaver we have to clarify several terms:
SHARP, Fendrihan and Grooming 101
Today’s myriad choices of products and services targeted at men might seem daunting to navigate. There seems to be a concoction for just about anything; so where to start? Sharp Magazine For Men tries to make sense of it all in its November 2010 issue. Grooming Editor Leo Petaccia writes: …as crucial as it is to know which shampoos curb baldness or the difference between pomade and wax, so is a good grasp of the basics: a straight razor shave,…
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.
Facial Skin Care Basics
Men are notorious for skimping on our skin maintenance routines. Skin care has not been considered manly, and the label “beauty product” has not helped to get us close to moisturizers, face washes and the like. Now, things have changed quite a lot, and a weathered, leathery face is not what we want to sport anymore, nor what women prefer. But what are the bare essentials of skin care? Is there a simple routine to improve the health of our…
Fendrihan in Fast Company Magazine
Fendrihan and our traditional shaving products have been featured in the November issue of Fast Company Magazine. David Lidsky writes in the editorial Clean and Clear: You never see razor burn in old photographs. For all our modern tools –lubricating gels, moisturizing balms with SPF– an apothecary-style morning ritual combining today’s knowledge with old-time techniques may be a better way. I started with a […] Semogue shaving brush, handmade in Portugal by a small family business. The stiff boar bristles…
Mühle Turns 65
Mühle-Pinsel is celebrating its 65th year of operations. Run by the grandchildren of founder Otto Müller, the brand is recognized by its iconic mill; or Mühle, in German, the place where a Müller, or miller, works. The house of Mühle excels at bringing together tradition and cutting-edge technology to a carefully designed product line. The Mühle offering has sure evolved and the company has prospered since the first bristle brushes were produced in a wash-house and loaded on to horse…
Fendrihan Featured in SHARP’s Book For Men
The Fall/Winter 2010 Book For Men, edited by SHARP Magazine For Men, is an authoritative book on style, accessories, automobiles, advice, watches, suits, and everyday trends for the modern man. Its 193 pages are filled with everything a man desires, but it also serves as an essential reference guide. A section called the MANual includes topics such as A Brief Guide to Grooming, The Daily Shaving Checklist, A History of Shaving and How To Shave With a Straight Razor.
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…
GFT picked as top deodorant by SHARP Magazine
Fendrihan.com and one of our select products have once more been featured in SHARP Magazine for Men. Geo F. Trumper’s GFT deodorant stick is one of their picks for the top five deodorants for men. Here is an excerpt from their editorial note: Night: Geo F. Trumper’s GFT Deodorant Stick Applying a bit of deodorant before bed is never a bad idea, especially since the woman sleeping next to you has to deal with smelling you, too. At night, reach…
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 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…
Our Products in SHARP Magazine
Our products have been featured on the May issue of SHARP Magazine for Men‘s “11 Things That Should Be in Your Medicine Cabinet”. Don’t forget to get these four essentials from Fendrihan: 1. Kent 4T Handmade Comb 7. D.R. Harris Arlington Shaving Soap in Mahogany Bowl 8. Fendrihan Classic Silvertip Shaving Brush and Stand 9. Merkur 38C Barber-Pole Handle, Double-Edged Razor