Okay, so the ‘True Clean’ towel skews a little bit to the side of bachelor humor, but it does make a pretty good point. When you’re using your towel to dry yourself off, are you considering what part of the towel you used to dry where? Probably, not. But it makes sense to consider, and […]
Made up of the same composition as Taylor of Old Bond Street’s famed shaving soaps, this more portable ‘stick’ version is an ideal companion for the traveling man who demands a superior shave while on the road. With fragrances of citrus, bergamot, and fresh herbs, this stick starts with providing a thick lather, and rinses […]
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Made by storied UK shaving outfit Kent, this medium badger hair shave brush with tri-color handle is a beautiful addition to any man’s shaving arsenal. With a brush made of the finest 100% pure badger hair, and complete with felt-lined case replete with gilded detailing, this brush is designed to give you an experience you’ll […]
Recently wrapped up after careful deliberation by a panel of judges including perfumers, designers, and skincare industry icons, the GQ ‘Grooming Awards 2011’ are a welcome step into acknowledging the intrinsic elements of fashion, style, and aesthetics in men’s grooming. So no matter where you are in the world, and which edition of the storied […]
Providing an intensive level of moisture without an oily feel or residue, Malin + Goetz’s B5 moisturizer works to naturally hydrate skin, while maintaining its essential pH balance. This formula is specially formulate for fast absorption, meaning there’s no greasy in-between period between application and getting dressed. Available at Malin + Goetz.
Feauturing the Merkur line of shaving tools from storied German manufacturer Solingen, the ‘Futur’ 4 piece shave kit is an elegant way to improve every aspect of your shaving experience. With a Futur razor, Pure badger hair silver tip shave brush, and matching frosted glass bowl and stand, this kit will not only look great […]
Bumble & Bumble’s ‘Black Hair Powder’ is a product designed for dry cleansing, styling ease and tinting for inky brown hair types. A unique styling product out on the market, it’s ideal for oily (or less than clean) hair, styling fine hair and root touch-ups. Available for purchase at Liberty Grooming.
Italians know their shaving, and for over 80 years, Proraso has been the choice of barbers across Italy. Their iconic shaving cream formula, packaged here in a smaller size ideal for travel, contains eucalyptus, glycerin, and lanolin to give you a standout shave. Available at Murdock’s of London.
Portland General Store’s ‘Wood’ Creme is designed with the man in mind. A thick, nourishing product designed to soothe and soften the most overworked hands, it’s also fortified with essential oils of cedar, hiba, vetiver, and vanilla to give it a not-too-strong masculine scent. Available at Hickoree’s Hard Goods.
One of the reasons a straight razor shave is so unlike any other is the sheer closeness of it, resulting in skin that seems downright pre-pubescent. The key to getting a shave like that is to have your straight razor properly maintained, because while a lot of guys spend time learning the skill of shaving, […]
