General Guidance

  Since our most recent delivery of a new range of shaving soaps, I have discovered no other brands we stock have combined scents like Ariana & Evans. When our first delivery arrived, we could not believe the lingering fragrance that followed the simple cardboard box around. Only after opening and realising it was the long-awaited Read more...

Spring is springing and there is no better time to make yourself feel extra fresh than an extra close shave that will see you all the way through to 5 o’clock. To begin the shaving process and ensure your skin and beard hair is at optimum hydration, take a shower or gently clean your face with warm soapy water. This step not only means you will Read more...

From aftershave lotion to aftershave balm, eau de toilette to eau de parfum, cologne to deodorant, we gents are bombarded with a lot of terms for men’s fragrances, and it can be difficult to know the difference between them all. Like many of us, you may have been using these names interchangeably, but these products are not one and the same. So, Read more...

With rising inflation and soaring energy prices, many of us are feeling the pinch this year and have started to look for ways to save a bit more money. Shaving can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. Check out our money-saving tips from The English Shaving Company so you can keep enjoying an exceptionally close and comfortable shave without Read more...

Father’s Day is this Sunday (June 19) but don’t worry if you haven’t sorted out his present yet, there’s still time to get him more than brightly coloured socks. After all, dads deserve a great deal more when they do so much for us. Between being a master of DIY, your own personal taxi driver and a constant source of wisdom (and bad jokes Read more...

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...

As the benefits of a vegan lifestyle become more and more evident, companies and consumers alike are starting to think more about what ingredients go into the products we use every day. You may never have considered it before, but many shaving, grooming and beauty companies have been using animal-based ingredients in their products for years. But Read more...

A Guide to the Best Electric Razors   Why Consider an Electric Razor or Shaver?  Electric razors are a great option for those who have busier lifestyles but still want a luxurious grooming routine and a more convenient experience than cartridge razors. While cartridge razor blades or double edge safety razor blades help you enjoy Read more...

Shaving with a safety razor is not only a great way to honour traditional shaving methods, but it also has a vast range of benefits for your skin, the quality of your shave and your bank balance. For good reason, double edge safety razors were used by men for decades before cartridge razors with disposable blades came into play. The single sharp Read more...