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Why Every Washroom Needs an Alum Block

Why Every Washroom Needs an Alum Block

I was a clumsy youth when I began my adventure into classic shaving. Years of untrained heavy handed cartridge shaving had made me drunk on the extreme safety of a...

Why Every Washroom Needs an Alum Block

I was a clumsy youth when I began my adventure into classic shaving. Years of untrained heavy handed cartridge shaving had made me drunk on the extreme safety of a...

Razor & Brush Care

Razor & Brush Care

A bit part of what makes classic shaving awesome is the top-notch equipment that you get to use. Your razor and brush become an important part of your daily routine,...

Razor & Brush Care

A bit part of what makes classic shaving awesome is the top-notch equipment that you get to use. Your razor and brush become an important part of your daily routine,...

Aftershave Splash or Balm: Why not Both?

Aftershave Splash or Balm: Why not Both?

No matter how sharp the razor, skin requires attending to after a shave; it’s simply barbaric not to apply a fragranced balm or splash.- Nathan Gareau, Shave Enthusiast. A shave is not...

Aftershave Splash or Balm: Why not Both?

No matter how sharp the razor, skin requires attending to after a shave; it’s simply barbaric not to apply a fragranced balm or splash.- Nathan Gareau, Shave Enthusiast. A shave is not...

The Higo no kami: The Littlest Knife that Could

The Higo no kami: The Littlest Knife that Could

Ever since I was a little kid, I always liked the idea of carrying a pocket knife. One of my personal heroes and life coaches at the time was none...

The Higo no kami: The Littlest Knife that Could

Ever since I was a little kid, I always liked the idea of carrying a pocket knife. One of my personal heroes and life coaches at the time was none...

Aleppo Soaps at Kent of Inglewood

Aleppo Soaps at Kent of Inglewood

Aleppo Savon was started in Calgary by a Syrian refugee of two years, Abdulfatah Sabouni. Mr. Sabouni is a fourth generation soap-maker and is continuing his family business that has...

Aleppo Soaps at Kent of Inglewood

Aleppo Savon was started in Calgary by a Syrian refugee of two years, Abdulfatah Sabouni. Mr. Sabouni is a fourth generation soap-maker and is continuing his family business that has...

Groom Mate: the Joy of Well-Trimmed Nose Hairs

Groom Mate: the Joy of Well-Trimmed Nose Hairs

I was an unlucky youth. About as far as I could remember, I had more persistent nose hairs than my grandfather did at the ripe age of 80. How could...

Groom Mate: the Joy of Well-Trimmed Nose Hairs

I was an unlucky youth. About as far as I could remember, I had more persistent nose hairs than my grandfather did at the ripe age of 80. How could...