We men are told today that modern, disposable-blade razors give us, in terms of a shave, 'the best a man can get' to borrow one manufacturers strapline. Is this really true though and are we selling ourselves short in terms of exchanging speed for control and enjoyment? Read more...
Why use a Safety Razor?
Well, to be honest a group of us got chatting about shaving and how we all seemed to be spending more and more on the three, four and five blade offerings from the razor manufacturers. Also, no matter how many blades were added, it was still a case of squirting some goo from a tin, rubbing it onto our face and then dragging the latest razor across for a very average shave. No real thought, just a daily chore. Read more...
Go Vintage
You will notice that as well as new modern and traditionally designed safety razors, we also sell vintage safety razors. Many people collect vintage straight and safety razors, but some people (myself included) like to use a vintage razor for shaving, either occasionally, alongside a modern safety razor (as I do) or for all of their shaving. Read more...
