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Do you find that your skin looks red, feels irritated and begins to flake after you finish shaving no matter how careful you’ve been? Don’t be ashamed, it’s not because you never learnt how to shave properly. You’re most likely one of the many men out there with highly reactive and easily irritable skin. In fact, a 2019 study found that 50- Read more...

If you’ve ever treated yourself to a wet shave in a traditional barbershop, then you know first-hand that nothing compares to the close shave you get from a straight razor. Also known as a cut-throat razor, shavette razor or a barberette, this type of razor features an exposed blade that folds into the handle. While initially overshadowed by the Read more...

Ciao readers, Between some of our team attending a tradeshow in Bologna and the Eurovision Song Contest taking place this week in Turin, we can’t seem to get Italy out of our heads. So, we thought this would be the perfect time to shine a spotlight on our most popular Italian brand: Proraso. A trendsetter in the world of balms, shaving creams Read more...

Double edge safety razors may hark back to the early 1900s but shaving with a single razor blade has come back in a huge way in recent years. Of course, you probably knew that already. Chances are you’re reading this blog post right now because you’ve heard about the cost-saving and eco-friendly benefits of shaving with a safety razor and were Read more...

Thorough and regular hand washing has never been more essential and while a strict hand hygiene regimen is important, having dry, cracked and simply unhappy skin on your hands isn’t something you should have to deal with. Those with problematic and irritable skin will know the struggle of having to wash your hands, despite how dry and painful the Read more...

Your beardcare routine simply isn’t complete without the right products. You may think your safety razor or electric beard trimmer is all you need to get your beard looking suave, but in fact, there are a number of accessories that make getting the right look so much easier. At The English Shaving Company, we pride ourselves on our vast Read more...

Synthetic shaving brushes make a shaving routine more effective, but how do you know which shaving brush is right for you? If you’re a fan of a good wet shave, you may already be using the shaving brush and shaving razor combination for the ultimate close shave. There are many benefits of synthetic shaving brushes over badger hair brushes, but Read more...

Men’s razors come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, but choosing the right one for you makes all the difference when it comes to achieving that smooth, comfortable and enjoyable shave. So what is the best razor and what do you need to look for to find it?

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Congratulations! You’re heading off to university. You’ll have loads to be getting ready from reading up on your course topics to sorting out accommodation. In all the busyness, don’t forget to stock up on your personal care essentials so your skin and hair will look great throughout the term ahead! Read The English Shaving Company’s guide on the best products to take to university with you in 2019 or explore our university checklist from last year! Read more...

If you’re purchasing a double edge safety razor for the first time, you’ll have to choose which razor blades you want to use with it. When you discover the vast array of razor blades on offer, you might find yourself asking - how different are different razor blades? They can vary in price from 15-60p a blade, so how do you know which to get? This guide will help you to understand the difference between safety razor blades so you can choose the best one for you.

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