Shaving
-
How To Care For Your Straight Razor
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!
Read more... -
How to Shave Your Legs with a Safety Razor
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.
Read more... -
Dry vs Wet Shaving
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.
Read more... -
Keep Razor Blades Sharp
Over time, all razor blades lose their sharpness, becoming dull and less effective. When this happens, you’ll need to change your blades or, if you’re using a disposable razor, replace your entire razor. It’s impossible to keep razor blades sharp forever, but there are some tips you can follow to keep them sharp for longer.
-
Shaving Around the World
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.
-
History of Shaving
Throughout the history of shaving, beard styles, grooming and shaving have had major cultural significance. Beards have acted as a way to show personal and cultural identity, to mark belonging to a group, or to set oneself apart from the crowd. The English Shaving Company have compiled a guide to the history of shaving. If you think the hipsters of today value their facial hair, wait to you see how seriously some of our ancestors took shaving...
Read more... -
Why Does Aftershave Burn?
Many men consider aftershave to simply provide a luxurious finish to a shave, much like a woman applying perfume. It’s not necessary, but it makes you smell nice! It means that when people experience that aftershave burn, they often simply decide not to use it. However, aftershave is a vital component in a shave that protects your skin, as well as giving a fragrance. So we’re tackling the question - why does aftershave burn and what can you do to stop it?
Read more...