Free shavette with orders over £50
We are giving away a free shavette worth £7.99 with every order over £50.
The shavette is a close relative to the straight razor with the difference being that the blades can be changed, just like a safety razor.
This means you don’t have to worry about stropping and sharpening yet enjoy the closeness of a straight razor shave! Five Derby blades are also included.
The length of the shavette is 24cm when fully open.
This offer will end on 30/06/2010. Simply add the free shavette at checkout.
Ask US wet shaving guru Mantic a question
We’ve managed to get a Question and Answer session with double edge shaving guru Mantic, a veteran of the BadgerAndBlade and ShaveMyFace forums.
Mantic has helped thousands of wet shavers with their technique with his YouTube videos and forum postings. We thought we would give our readers the chance to ask Mantic a question.
To spice things up we’re offering a prize of a puck of Mitchell’s Wool Fat (worth £4.99) for every question that gets published and the best question will receive an additional tub of Truefitt & Hill 1805 Shave Cream (worth £14.99).
Click HERE to ask Mantic a question.
Men’s shaving cream reviews - Cyril Salter Luxury Shaving Cream (Almond 165g)
One of luxury shaving creams has been given a rave review by a leading American shaving guru.
Derek Markham, from leading shaving website ShavingStuff.com, was full of praise for the Cyril Salter Luxury Shaving Cream (Almond 165g).
The wet shaving expert from across the pond started off his review by saying that while the cream had an almond scent, “it wasn’t overpowering”.
He continued: “The cream is definitely thick - so thick that I had to make an effort to keep it thin enough on my face for an enjoyable shave.
“Once I got the consistency sorted out, I found that the Cyril Salter shaving cream gave me a great shave with plenty of razor slip, and it rinsed clean with no greasy residue left on my face.”
Derek concluded by saying: “So if you’re looking for a new luxury shave cream, or perhaps a good gift for your son, father, or husband, consider the Cyril Salter line of products. It’s a quality product that helps give an excellent shave.”
The Cyril Salter Luxury Shaving Cream (Almond 165g) is available to buy from the Shaving Shack website at a cost of just £7.99.
We also stock a number of other great shaving creams from Cyril Salter, including Citrus, Fresh Mint, Lime and Wild Rose.
ShavingStuff.com is dedicated to razors, creams, gels, brushes, toners and moisturizers - anything shaving related for both men and women.
You can read the full review by clicking here.
Glowing review for Kent BK4 Silver Tip Badger Shaving Brush
The luxurious Kent BK4 Silver Tip Badger Shaving Brush has been given a glowing review by a leading American wet shaving expert.
Mike Sandoval, from leading wet shaving website Shaving101.com, was full of praise for the premium shaving brush, describing it as “outstanding”.
He started off his review by saying: “I was amazed at the beauty of the badger hair upon opening the red presentation box. The silvertip badger hair is simply gorgeous.
“Expecting this brush to be a ‘nice’ brush, I was very surprised when it revealed itself to be outstanding!
“The BK4 is one of the most versatile shaving brushes I have ever used with both hard soaps and shaving creams. The BK4 quickly produces a rich volume of lather easily suitable for a three-pass shave.”
Mike, who has been reviewing wet shaving products for more then 10 years, continued: “Those who want a brush that will work well with any soap or cream, and always be soft and comfortable on the face will love this brush.
“Those with sensitive skin that have problems with the stiffer bristles of many other high-end brushes would also greatly benefit it as well.”
He concluded by describing the Kent BK4 as an “outstanding example of a good-value shaving brush”, adding “the comfortable feel of the handle, gorgeous and soft high-quality badger hair, and classy red presentation case all represent what a fine British shaving brush should be”.
You can read the complete Shaving101.com Kent BK4 review by clicking here.
The Kent BK4 is priced at an affordable £44.99 on Shaving-shack.com.
Mike will also be reviewing the Parker 98R Heavy Duty Premium Barberpole and the Cyril Salter Luxury Shaving Cream in the next few weeks.
We will publish details and links as soon as they are published, so please check back soon. And don’t forget you can now keep up with the latest Shaving Shack news and features by subscribing to our email updates. The sign up box is in the right hand sidebar.
Shaving myth 5: Do you need to use hot or cold water when shaving?
In our fifth and final article on common shaving myths, we ask the question: Do you need to use hot or cold water when shaving?
We always recommended that you have a shave immediately after taking a hot shower
We always recommended that you have a shave immediately after taking a hot shower. This is because the steam and heat opens up the pores and softens the beard. When you have finished shaving you can then use cold or cooler water to close the pores again and shut everything back down, leaving you with a cool face.
Check out our previous four articles on common wet shaving myths:
> Is it always necessary to shave downwards, or ‘go with the grain’?
> Do you need to use a lot of foam when shaving?
> Should I use the same brand for all my shaving products? and
> Should I use soap on my face before shaving?
If you have any questions on wet shaving you would like answering leave a comment below. And don’t forget you can now keep up with the latest Shaving Shack news and features by subscribing to our email updates. The sign up box is in the right hand sidebar.
Shaving myth 4: Should I use soap on my face before shaving?
In our fourth article on common shaving myths, we ask the question: Should I use soap on my face before shaving?
Soap dries the face and strips away the moisture content.
The problem with soap is that it dries the face and strips away the moisture content. It is still worth washing the facial area prior to shaving, although it is recommended you try using a cleanser instead.
Missed the first three shaving myths? We have already looked into the following:
Is it always necessary to shave downwards, or ‘go with the grain’?
Do you need to use a lot of foam when shaving? and
Should I use the same brand for all my shaving products?
Please check back on Friday when we take a look at our fifth and final common wet shaving myth.
Shaving myth 3: Should I use the same brand for all my shaving products?
In our latest article on common shaving myths, we ask the question: Should I use the same brand for all my shaving products?
The simple answer to this popular question is no, there is no rule about sticking to one particular brand. In fact, it is more interesting to create a cocktail of products through trying out different ones from each brand. As long as the product is quality, then you should have no problems mixing and matching.
Missed the first two shaving myths? We have already looked into the following:
Is it always necessary to shave downwards, or ‘go with the grain’? and
Do you need to use a lot of foam when shaving?
Please check back on Monday when we take a look at another common wet shaving myth.
Its official: Shaving Shack website is a cut above the rest
The Shaving Shack website has been given a glowing review by a leading British Internet magazine.
Web User magazine scored www.shaving-shack.com an impressive four out of five points in ‘Issue 239 - 6 May 2010’.
“From badger-hair brushes to cut-throat razors, this re-launched online store has everything the discerning gentleman needs to ensure a smooth shave,” the review read.
It added: “You can even buy ‘something for the weekend’ and get tips on painless whisker removal.
”Despite its traditional wares, the site has a friendly, modern feel that makes effective use of social-media elements in, for example, product-demonstration videos.
“A blog and Twitter feed deliver updates from the shaving world and you can get 10 per cent off your next purchase if you sign up for the newsletter.
”Most importantly, the smart design makes it easy to browse hundreds of products, and you can read and write reviews.”
Shaving Shack web manager Nick Gibbens, who oversaw the recent redesign of the website, said he was delighted with the review.
“We built the new website with the customer journey at the heart. Web User’s review shows we have achieved our main goal and this is of course reassuring.
“Our new site is wider, innovative and user-friendly, and really serves as a model for what savvy consumers expect when they shop on online.
“Our previous website was a little outdated, and did not completely serve the purpose of informing our customers about the extensive range of products we sell.”
Web User is the UK’s best-selling Internet magazine – on sale every fortnight. The publication offers UK consumers simple-to-follow Internet and computing advice that is accessible, inspiring and useful.
You can read the full Web User review by clicking here.
Shaving myth 2: Do you need to use a lot of foam when shaving?
Over the next few weeks we’re going to debunk some of the myths of wet shaving. In our first shaving myth article we asked the popular question? Is it always necessary to shave downwards, or ‘go with the grain’? Click here to read it.
In our second article on common shaving myths, we explore another frequently asked question: Do you need to use a lot of foam when shaving?
This is asked a lot by men who think that by using more foam, they will benefit from a smoother and more enjoyable shave.
Well, the simple truth is, you don’t. All that using more foam does is to add more product to the skin and thus get in the way of the razor.
The razor’s job is to perform through touching the skin and excess foam just hinders this.
Also, by using products without alcohol or harsh ingredients, it will reduce the chances of you getting any nicks or cuts to the face.
Please check back on Thursday when we take a detailed look at another common wet shaving myth.
If you have a question for our shaving team, please leave a comment below. Happy shaving!!!
Shaving Shack graces the pages of Diamanté Pour Homme
We have made the coveted pages of the Diamanté Pour Homme Spring Edition 2010, a publication aimed at helping men look stylish on their wedding day.
The prestigious Welsh magazine gave glowing reviews to three Shaving Shack products - Cyril R Salter Shaving Cream, Musgo Real Pre Shave Oil and the Alum Block.
Diamanté Pour Homme is dedicated to the groom, father of the bride, best man and all the male guests involved with the wedding.
With a readership of more than 60,000, Diamanté Pour Homme is distributed to Cardiff, The Vale, Caerphilly, Bridgend, Newport, Llanelli and Swansea.
The magazine is available from bridal shops, beauty salons/hairdressers, florists, hotels and restaurants.
It is also widely available at many bridal fayres throughout South Wales.
“We are of course delighted to feature in such a prestigious title,” said Dan, of the Shack.
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