What comes to mind when I ask the question, “What tools are essential in your shave kit?” I’m guessing you probably thought, “A razor, duh Nathan. Have you been huffing aftershave?” Some of you may have thought of a shaving brush, maybe even a leather strop if you’re a fan...
I was fortunate growing up; my dad taught me a lot of useful things. He taught me about food, how to work hard and get by, and how to appreciate fusion jazz. One thing he neglected, however, was teaching me how to shave. I don’t blame him, he wasn’t taught...
I’ve always been a minimalist when it comes to skincare products. Sharing a bathroom with my sister when I was younger meant brushing my teeth amidst a graveyard of half-empty bottles, and that has made me pretty averse to acquiring products that don’t seem totally necessary. In my time working...
As someone who doesn’t shave very often and usually just line up my beard when I do, I can’t say that I really take advantage of all of the products I have within arm’s reach at my workplace. I’ve always been that person to whom shaving is a bit of...
So it’s time to make a change. Whether you’re switching from irritating, wasteful and expensive cartridge razors, or you are already a safety razor convert and looking to upgrade, we can help. But where to start when the options seem endless? I’ve been helping people choose safety razors for 8...
If you’re new to the world of safety razors, it can seem impossible to figure out which blade to use or how to choose razor blades. We carry about 20 different types, and there are dozens more out there. So how could you possibly figure out which one to grab? Lucky for you, we’re...
When I decided to switch from using my old cartridge razor to a safety razor, my main goal was to reduce plastic waste. I didn’t realize how much of a better shave I would get from this method and how much more affordable it is. I’m here to walk you through making the...
I started my war on plastic waste, as many do, in my washroom. I was shocked by how many plastic bottles, wrappers, and shaving cartridges I went through in a month. I knew something needed to change, but I didn’t want to sacrifice my grooming routine and I didn’t want...
Both. The answer is both. Shavettes are interesting tools. For decades barbers have stayed away from using traditional straight razors for health reasons, so the shavette was created and quickly gained popularity as a tool of the trade. A shavette is essentially a straight razor that uses half of a...
There are many reasons for folks to switch to shaving with a single-blade safety razor: It’s more enjoyable, the results are better, it’s cooler, the list goes on. While I personally relate to all of those reasons, there are by far two much larger ones: shaving this way saves you a...
Whether you choose a safety razor for environmental reasons, financial ones or for the experience, one fact is undeniable - it’s a better shave. Safety razors are less irritating to the skin and shave closer for most than any modern cartridge razor, and that’s why we love them. While you...
