Updates

Spanish Leather is a unique fragrance that can trace its origins back to 16th Century Spain. Discover more about this beguiling scent in this latest blog post.

Introducing a brand new supplier to Executive Shaving - Daines and Hathaway. Manufacturers of the finest handmade leather goods, their range of travel wash bags and wet packs is stunning. Take a look for yourself.

Q: How do I avoid and get rid of ingrown hairs, they cover the area where I shave. I know this is a shaving related problem as I don't have ingrown hairs anywhere else expect on my face. I'm a white guy age 23, I shave with a Mach3 Razor and Gillette Classic Shaving Foam. Please advise a solution, this problem is causing me some embarrassment. Find out Brian's advice in this blog post.

Brian reviews Muhle's brand new range of synthetic hair travel shaving brushes in this latest blog post.

If you are a relative new comer to traditional wet shaving, or simply want to know what is recommended to get a great, smooth shave, checkout Brian's advice to Aidan from Montrose and his query. 'I want to start shaving with a safety razor, I have a budget of around £100.00 what do I need to buy?'

The Merkur of Solingen Futur safety razor set arrived back in stock today. Discover why this shaving set is so popular in this blog post.

Are you getting frustrated at the ongoing increase in the cost of replacement cartridge blade packs for your razor? You are not alone, in this blog post Brian reviews the growing discontent with the costs of these cartridges and some possible alternative to help you save money.

Brand new from Proraso is their Sandalwood and Shea Butter shaving cream. Find out how Brian got on reviewing this shaving cream, the first new product launch by Proraso for decades, in this blog post.

We get asked all the time by guys who have sensitive skin and want to switch from using a cartridge razor to a double edged razor, what is it they should actually be using to treat their sensitive skin issues. In this blog post Brians discusses the essential elements of a good qulaity shaving kit.

Q: I have tried numerous blades over the years, but never seem able to get a close shave without cutting myself whilst taking half an hour or more shaving in multiple directions. Additionally I get a line of rash on the line of the neck; regardless of direction of cut or product used. Please can you help as I don't hear about colleagues having the same grief. I currently use Mach3 blades and Nivea shave cream and post shave soothing balm. Find out what Brian advises as a solution to this query in this blog post

Mark, from England, had built up a wide range of different shaving soaps and shaving creams. Here he asked us if either of them have a specific shelf life, or use by date. He also wanted some advice on how best to look after his razor.

Q: I will be new to using safety razors as I have always used Mach 3's before. Would you recommend the Merkur 34C as a good shaver to start with? The double edged razor blades, how long do they last compared with the mach 3 blades? Are they just as resilient, or do they generally last much longer before losing their sharpness. Find out how much Brian rates the Merkur 34C doulbed razor in this latest blog post.

Q: Despite using pre-shave treatment, making sure I use hot water, and a good brush and shaving cream. I always seem to have little cuts and nicks after shaving, and always have a rash in the area shaving from my ear down toward my Adam's apple. If you suffer from razor burn, sensitive skin, or other skin irritation after shaving, read this latest blog post from Brian for some hints, tips and recommendations to help prevent and treat it.

Q: Hello, I am contacting you because I have a Gillette line of the British Aristocrat No. 22 that was made in England is very nice but the problem is that I have irritated skin with blades. Please you advise me of good blades for sensitive skin? Brian answers this recent question we received, in this latest blog post.

Q: I'm looking to start collecting vintage English razors. Could you give me a heads up on what might be a good place to start? I'd prefer it if they actually shaved well! Vintage razors is an area of expertise for Brian. You can check out his advice on starting to collect vintage razors in this blog post.

Carl from Hong Kong was looking to get the best shave for face and head, he had a number of questions on what he should use and how he should it. Check out Brian's advice to Carl in this blog post.

Geo F Trumper Bay Rum cologne is a striking fragrance with a traditional classic barbershop scent. The Bay Rum cologne has a vibrant, crisp and invigorating fragrance which will awaken your senses after a shave!

The Feather Safety razor is considered to be one of the finest razors manufacturerd today. Discover what Brian's verdict was when he took one of these fine razors for a test drive.