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We’ve heard a lot of beard-related questions here at the English Shaving Company, so we thought it was high time to give some answers! If you’ve ever wondered why men who aren’t ginger have ginger beards, or you’re interested in whether a beard gets in the way of kissing, you’ll discover the answers to all your beard-related questions here!
It’s vital that you maintain and care for your straight razor properly to ensure you get that smooth and close shave you expect from this traditional form of shaving. If it’s blunt or rusty, it’s not good for anything!
Your style says a lot about your identity. Beards, moustaches or going clean shaven are all stylistic choices that can affect the way people view you. However, beard psychology reveals that facial hair can have an even greater impact than you might realise. It subconsciously affects the way people perceive you including your employability, trust, social skills and masculinity.
February 14th is just around the corner so The English Shaving Company have put together some top tips for date preparation. Whether you’ve plucked up the courage to ask him out for the first time or you’ve been with your wife for years, putting in a little extra effort this Valentine’s Day is a great way to show your date that you care (and it can help you feel more confident too!).
Double Edge, or DE safety razors are a fantastic way to shave whether you’re a man or a woman. Learn how to shave your legs with a safety razor, including skin preparation tips and how to handle the razor.
Dry and wet shaving has been a debate among men since the first electric shavers were invented in 1930 and people still can’t decide which is better! Both have big advantages and work differently according to your skin type and routine. We’ve created our guide to dry vs wet shaving to help you decide which might work better for you.
The English Shaving Company stock the highest quality shaving equipment and beard supplies from all the leading brands so we can guarantee excellence. One of our favourite brands is Edwin Jagger. A Sheffield manufacturer of shaving products including safety razors, brushes, soaps and beard oils, Edwin Jagger is a fantastic brand to choose for your shaving equipment.
Beards have been around for as long as humans, but their cultural significance, associations and status has varied hugely throughout the centuries and can say a lot about the beard trends of today! (Read more about beard and shaving in history here!)
The Victorian period was one of the longest in history. This means there were a lot of different beard trends, many of which still inform our opinions of beards to this day.
We all have foibles, habits and routines that we want to change. The New Year is a great time to resolve to make a difference and your beard is the perfect place to start. These 5 bad habits can damage your beard, lead to itchiness and dryness, and spoil your look. Break these habits and get your beard looking fantastic this year.
The Andis Slimline Pro is a leading beard trimmer that gives you high control and produces a professional finish. It’s brilliant for handling beard trimming including fading and trimming around your neckline. You can perfect your look without all the fuss. We’ve chosen this for our product spotlight because it gives one of the best results out of all of our electric beard trimmers and is fantastic for quick touch ups, even on the move.
