Moustaches

You have done all the fun and hard work now, so time to polish up and treat your newly shaven skin! If you need a refresher yourself of the art of the shave, please do read Preparation and Shave before continuing with this piece! If you are sensitive, opt for the Edwin Jagger Aloe Vera Aftershave Lotion. It will soothe and hydrate your skin. Read more...

Cut-throat razors—also known by the far less menacing name of straight razors—can seem like an intimidating tool of choice for shaving. Rather than the more common handle and contained blade structure, a straight razor resembles a flick knife with one singular sharp blade that is used to glide across the skin and achieve an incredibly close Read more...

Our beard care and shaving specialists at The English Shaving Company have analysed Google search interest to find the beard style that’s the trendiest heading into 2021. The Van Dyke is both London and the UK’s new favourite beard style. Peaking in popularity this October, the Van Dyke has just overtaken the Yeard as London’s Read more...

November is right around the corner, and that means it’s time to get into the spirit of Movember. If you have decided to take part this year, it’s time to consider what style of moustache you are planning on growing. After all, you’re going to be boasting the style all month, so it’s important to prepare with a style you think will Read more...

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.

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The English Shaving Company are experts in all things beard and shaving, including electric beard trimmers. To help you out, we’ve put together this definitive guide on how to use beard trimmers. Whether you’re just starting out or are on old hand looking for some bonus tips (see the bottom of the page!), this guide can help you get the best out of your beard trimmers.

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Movember is an international movement of moustache and beard growing to raise awareness for men’s health issues. These include prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. Movember is a fantastic way to raise money for charity, increase awareness and try out growing a moustache! The English Shaving Company has some top tips to help you this Movember.

 

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Deciding to grow a beard or to shave isn’t just a personal decision. Without realising it, our style and tastes are shaped by the place we live and where we were born and raised. Every culture and locale around the world has a different relationship to facial hair which impacts the way we choose to wear our beards or shave. Learn about shaving around the world with The English Shaving Company.

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We’ve written a lot of beard-related advice recently, but don’t want to neglect the glorious moustache! When it comes to caring for your tash and ensuring it looks as good as possible, moustache wax is vital. It helps you sculpt, shape, and care for your facial hair.

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