American Crew lands at The Shaving Shack

December 7, 2011 · Posted in Product News · Comment 
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American Crew has landed at The Shaving Shack

The Shaving Shack is delighted to announce that we are now stocking the American Crew range of luxury men’s grooming and shaving products.

American Crew are one of the world’s leading men’s grooming brands, and they are dedicated to producing the finest salon-quality products for the stylish men.

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American Crew Lubricating Shave Oil (50ml)

We have carefully selected the best shaving products from the American Crew range and they have arrived just in time for Christmas.

Prep your skin for a great shaving experience with this American Crew lubricating shave oil. This oil will soften your beard and nourish your skin to help prevent any irritation.

After you have applied the pre-shave oil, its time to coat your facial whiskers with the American Crew non-foaming shaving gel. It’s carefully formulated to create a light gel that will help you razor glide over your skin for the closest of shaves.

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American Crew Post Shave Cooling Lotion (125ml)

If your prefer shaving cream to a shaving gel, then don’t worry as we are also stocking this moisturising shave cream. Its herbal-based formulation is rich in vitamins and powerful antioxidants. The cream provides a great protective barrier for your skin whilst preventing any razor drag.

Finish your shave in style with this luxurious post shave cooling lotion. We highly recommend it as its formulated with active minerals that help inhibit inflammation.

Browse The Shaving Shack’s full American Crew range by clicking here.

Shaving Shack now stocking luxury Plisson shaving brushes

November 14, 2011 · Posted in Product News, Shaving Brushes, Shaving Shack News · Comment 

The Shaving Shack is delighted to announce that we are now stocking the luxury range of Plisson badger hair shaving brushes.

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Plisson Horn Handle Pure White High Mountain Badger Brush

The highlight of this premium collection is the beautifully crafted Horn Handle Pure White High Mountain Badger Brush.

Made of genuine horn and the finest rare badger hair – this hand made brush really is the ultimate in French luxury.

The High Mountain White is characterised by its softness and its extreme resistance. The genuine horn handle is made to the very highest of standards, giving it a perfect weight and aesthetic quality.

Priced at £229.99, this brush does not come cheap but it would certainly add some class to your bathroom cabinet.

If you fancy something a little less pricey, then why not go for this Black Handle Grey European Badger Shaving Brush.

With a price tag of £99,99, this is the cheapest brush in the iconic Plission collection.

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Plisson Black Handle Grey European Badger Shaving Brush

We also have two other luxurious badger hair shaving brushes in the Plisson range, the Black Handle European White Badger Brush and the Burled Walnut Handle European White Badger Brush.

“There are shaving brushes and there are the Plisson,” say the shaving cognoscenti. Based in France, Plisson are highly regarded manufacturers, renowned for their distinctive and ultra luxurious brushes.

Wilkinson Sword razor blades added to free gift selection

October 12, 2011 · Posted in Product News, Shaving Shack Promotions · Comment 

We recently surveyed our email newsletter subscribers about what they liked and disliked about The Shaving Shack.

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Wilkinson Sword Double Edged Razor Blades

One of the topics that our customers mentioned was offering a larger double edge blade selection.

We have taken this feedback on board and have added Wilkinson Sword double edge razor blades to our free gift selection (available on orders over £9.99, exc P&P). Just add these blades to your shopping basket at checkout.

These are quality double edge blades that will fit perfectly into all of the safety razors we sell at The Shaving Shack.

You can also buy two packs of five individually wrapped Wilkinson Sword blades for just £2.99 at The Shaving Shack.

We will be announcing the arrival of a number of other new double edge blade brands in the next few weeks.

Vintage Shaving Company arrives at The Shaving Shack

October 12, 2011 · Posted in Product News, Shaving Creams, Shaving Shack News · Comment 
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Vintage Shaving Company has arrived

The Shaving Shack is delighted to announce that it is now stocking the very stylish Vintage Shaving Company brand of men’s skincare products.

Vintage Shaving Company is a new men’s grooming brand, bringing together values of tradition, quality and simplicity with the latest technologies in formulations and environmentally considerate componentry.

The high quality components are 100% recyclable, and all papers are ethically sourced from sustainable forests. Everything is made in England.

Previously exclusive to Harrods, this revolutionary men’s grooming line launches on The Shaving Shack with two exciting collections, Trad and Mod.

Trad is the epitome of a classic, traditional men’s fragrance. The barber’s pole design harks back to the days of real gentlemen’s grooming habits, while strikingly refreshing citrus & lavender notes smoothly blend to the woody undertones.

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The Vintage Shaving Company range is very stylish

The Mod fragrance is every bit as rebellious as the roundel symbol embellished in its packaging design. Never before have bergamot, lemon and spearmint been blended in a men’s fragrance to such an effect. The enlivening result tones to a heart of floral notes, blending effortlessly to a vanilla and woody base. Rebelliously masculine.

The Shaving Shack is stocking three products from each of the MOD and TRAD range – the exfoliating face wash (150ml), shaving cream (150ml) and the daily face balm (150ml).

Shaving Shack now stocking Edwin Jagger range of luxury shaving products

The Shaving Shack is delighted to announce that we are now stocking the Edwin Jagger range of luxury shaving and men’s grooming products.

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Edwin Jagger Chatsworth Double Edge Razor (Ebony)

Internationally renowned for exquisite workmanship, Edwin Jagger shaving products are used by discerning wet shavers the world over.

And we have a great range of Edwin Jagger safety razors, Mach3 razors, shaving creams, shaving brushes and shaving sets to choose from.

If you’re a fan of double edge shaving then why not treat yourself to the Edwin Jagger Double Edge Razor DE86 (£21.99) or the Edwin Jagger Double Edge Razor (Bulbous Lined) (£82.99).

Prefer a Mach3 razor? Well you’re in luck as we are also stocking the very stylish Edwin Jagger Mach 3 Razor in Ebony (£27.99) and the beautifully presented Edwin Jagger Mach 3 Razor in Imitation Ivory (£27.99).

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Edwin Jagger Chatsworth Best Badger Brush (Chrome)

Treat your bathroom to the elegance of the Chatsworth range!

The Chatsworth range is understandably a best seller within the premium Edwin Jagger collection.

This imitation ivory brush, filled with hand tied Super Badger grade hair, is an ideal accompaniment to the matching imitation ivory razor. Manufactured in Sheffield from carefully selected, finest quality polyester material.

Another highlight from the Edwin Jagger Chatsworth range is this all-metal brush, filled with hand tied Super Badger grade hair, an ideal accompaniment to the matching all metal razor. Manufactured in Sheffield, this brush is precision engraved with a Barley pattern finished in high quality chrome plate.

You can browse our complete Edwin Jagger range by clicking here.

The Progress Vulfix 404 “Grosvenor” Mixed Badger and Bristle Brush lands at the Shack!

April 19, 2011 · Posted in Product News · Comment 

The Progress Vulfix 404 “Grosvenor” Mixed Badger and Bristle Brush is a firm favourite amongst wetshavers looking for a bargain brush. The badger/boar bristle mix provides that rare combination to give a stiff backbone, ideal for lathering soaps, yet not at the cost of being too scratchy like a pure bristle brush can be.

1cb585026f9ddb7e3c4b9f65627e0d8d The Progress Vulfix 404 Grosvenor Mixed Badger and Bristle Brush lands at the Shack!The handle itself is substantial and feels very much fit for purpose. It does a fantastic job of whipping up a lather from soap or cream in no time at all. So, at £10.99 this brush is a real bargain – and don’t forget that it will make your order eligible for our free razor blade selection too!

Merkur 34C voted world’s best razor

The Merkur 34C Heavy Duty Classic has been named the world’s best razor.

The iconic shaving product took first place in the About.com 2011 Readers’ Choice Award for best razor.

Now in its fourth year, the Readers’ Choice Awards honour the world’s best products, features and services across more than a dozen categories, ranging from technology to hobbies to parenting and men’s grooming, as selected by its readers.

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Merkur 34C Heavy Duty Classic

The Merkur 34C Heavy Duty Classic beat off competition from the likes of the Gillette Fusion ProGlide, Gillette Mach 3 and Shick Hydro 5 to scoop the coveted award.

“We are not surprised that the Merkur 34C won this very prestigious award. This is one of our best selling razors and is every thing a razor should be. No cartridge razor could ever compete with the quality of the Merkur 34C.

“Sometimes you hold a razor in your hand and it feels just right. The chrome finish 34C is one of those razors. The combination of weight, craftsmanship and looks make it the perfect entry into double-edged razor shaving. A true heavyweight classic!”

In January, About.com’s readers were asked to nominate their favourite grooming products. After a nomination period that saw a flurry of activity, four finalists were chosen in each category. From February 11 through March 8, 2011, readers cast tens of thousands of votes every day via the About.com website.

The Bluebeards Revenge shaving cream took second place in the best shaving cream category, while The Bluebeards Revenge post shave balm finished third in the best aftershave category.

The Bluebeards Revenge shaving cream, our best-selling cream, received nearly 40 per cent of the votes in its category, and was only narrowly beaten by The Art of Shaving, which is owned by Procter & Gamble.

We would like to thank all of our customers and readers who took the time to vote.

The MAD March Sale at The Shaving Shack

March 16, 2011 · Posted in Product News · 3 Comments 

It’s the shaving sale of the century – a massive array of razors, shaving creams and shaving brushes with up to 60% off – act fast and stock up on your favourites!

Parker 98R Heavy Duty Premium Barberpole

Fancy treating yourself to a stylish double edge safety razor? Well look no further than the Parker 98R Heavy Duty Premium Barberpole – Parker’s answer to the awesome Merkur 38C!

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Parker 98R Heavy Duty Premium Barberpole

We believe Parker have surpassed themselves with this beautiful razor. Taking styling cues from the exceptionally popular Merkur 38C, this chrome plated razor provides excellent grip, balance and performance.

The head is taken from their top of the range 3 piece razors which are near identical to the heads of the Merkur 34C/Merkur 38C and likewise, the barberpole handle design is very similar to the Merkur 38C.

Mike Sandoval, from Shaving101.com, is also a big fan of this razor, describing it as “a good value razor for the budget conscious wet shaver”.

WAS £29.00, NOW JUST £15.99 – SAVE 46%

Parker Model 52 Metal Safety Razor with Chrome Finish

If you fancy something a little cheaper then why not opt for the Parker Model 52 Metal Safety Razor with Chrome Finish. This razor offers a screw down blade change and a substantial feel.

WAS £25.99, NOW JUST £9.99 – SAVE 61%

Simpsons Duke Best Badger Brush (D3)

This is a very impressive and popular shaving brush, handmade in England and densely filled with best badger hair.

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Simpsons Duke Best Badger Brush (D3)

Dimensions: Bristle Diameter: 45 mm, Bristle Length: 45 mm, Overall Length: 95 mm, Handle Diameter: 35 mm

This really is the height of shaving brush quality. Buy yourself a piece of English luxury today!

WAS £71.49, NOW JUST £50.00 – SAVE 30%

Simpsons Polo 8 Best Badger Brush (PL8)

The Polo is another great brush from the experts at Simpsons. The handle has a great size and shape to it with a ridge that provides excellent grip. Handmade in England it is densely filled with best badger hair.

WAS 84.99, NOW JUST £59.99 – SAVE 29%

These are just a few of the very special deals we have in the March sale. You can check them all out by clicking here. But hurry as the sale ends March 31.

The Bluebeards Revenge ‘Privateer Collection’ arrives at The Shaving Shack

We are delighted to announce the safe arrival of The Bluebeards Revenge ‘Privateer Collection’.

The new range is an exclusive set of contemporary shaving tools designed for comfort, visual impact and individuality.

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The Bluebeards Revenge 'Privateer Collection' Brush

A unique, stylish and contemporary brush for the modern man!

The highlight of the new collection is the pure badger brush, which is fashioned from durable high-grade resin sporting a silver The Bluebeards Revenge logo against a rich bespoke “Bluebeards Blue” colour.

High-grade resin requires expert craftsmanship where the material is turned from round rods and then polished.

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The Bluebeards Revenge 'Privateer Collection' Mach 3 Razor

The chrome ring at the base of the hair provides an understated yet elegant modern accent to the brush.

It comes with a clear acrylic “The Bluebeards Revenge” drip stand for storing, presenting and correctly drying your brush.

This luxurious badger brush has a bristle diameter of 45mm, bristle length of 55mm, handle diameter of 35mm and an overall length of 110mm.

A unique, stylish and contemporary razor for the modern man!

The ‘Privateer Collection’ also consists of a luxurious Mach 3 razor that is fashioned from durable high-grade resin sporting a silver The Bluebeards Revenge logo against a rich bespoke “Bluebeards Blue” colour.

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The Bluebeards Revenge 'Privateer Collection' Mach3 Set

Lightweight yet comfortably substantial, the handle provides for a solid grip. The razor is 13cm in length and has a total weight of 32.5g with blade attached.

Both of these fine shaving products are also available to buy as a set, which comes gift boxed and includes a free tub of The Bluebeards Revenge shaving cream worth £14.99.

We are also pleased to announce the arrival of two Bluebeards Revenge shaving bowls.

The first is made of stainless steel and is ideal for whipping up a lather using The Bluebeards Revenge shaving cream.

The second is a platinum rimmed bowl made from the finest porcelain.

Shaving Shack now stocking Ikon Bulldog ‘Deluxe’ Stainless Steel Safety Razor

The Shaving Shack is delighted to announce that we are stocking the luxurious Ikon Bulldog ‘Deluxe’ Stainless Steel Safety Razor.

These razors were born out of one man’s desire to have a solid stainless steel safety razor made to his own exacting standards.

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The Ikon Bulldog 'Deluxe' Stainless Steel Safety Razor

This has turned into a company producing what many consider the best quality artisan razors money can buy.

Each piece is handcrafted with attention to detail given to every aspect of production. This razor, the ‘deluxe’ version of the Ikon Bulldog three-piece safety razor, is no exception.

The Ikon Bulldog Deluxe, priced at £99.99 on The Shaving Shack, is a precisely engineered and CNC machined version offering much finer detail achieved by machining each and every finger of the open comb into the stainless steel.

The knurling on the handle is flawless, an indicator of a quality production process. It provides a secure grip and with the weightiness of the razor it feels like a proper manly cutting tool.

Most safety razors are metal with a nickel or chrome plate finish, whereas this razor is made entirely of stainless steel – it will not flake, peel, wear down, or rust like other metals. The fantastic finish, which had us fooled into believing it was chrome, is achieved by lengthy hand polishing.

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Each piece is handcrafted with attention to detail given to every aspect of production

US wet shaving expert Mike Sandoval, from Shaving101.com, recently reviewed the standard version of this razor.

He said: ”Like the popular Feather All Stainless and PILS Safety Razor, the Ikon Bulldog is a precisely engineered and machined double-edge razor. All three razors are made with quality stainless steel and they all implement strict tolerances that allow the blade to seat securely in the razor with precise blade exposure on both sides of the cutting head.

”However, while the other razors boast modern designs, the Ikon maintains a traditional style that has resonated with wetshavers since the early Gillette models of the 1900s. Ikon has successfully combined modern engineering with traditional design.”

Mike then went on to describe how his first shave with the razor went. “For my first shave I used a BIC blade, which I find to provide a great balance between sharpness and comfort on my skin. Throughout the shave, I could not even feel the blade on my face at all and was surprised to find no stubble. The razor cut smoothly and efficiently.

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The Ikon Bulldog Deluxe is priced at £99.99 on The Shaving Shack website

”For subsequent shaves, I moved up to a Feather blade with the same results – very comfortable shave with no harshness or irritation at all. To further test the razor, my teenage son also shaved with it. Despite his areas of acne, the mild cutting action worked well for him and he did not get any cuts or nicks during his shave. This razor proved itself to be outstanding for his sensitive skin and light hair, as well as my normal skin and coarser beard.”

He concluded his review by saying: “The Ikon Bulldog Safety Razor represents the excellence of the new class of stainless steel safety razors. The heft and precision construction of these razors have forever changed the shaving industry and raised the bar on materials, design, and price.”

You can read Mike’s full review of this stunning razor by clicking here.