Nick Gibbens

Muhle R89 safety razor named best on the market

A Shaving Shack razor has been named the best on the market in a recent top ten round up. The article, by grooming writer Simon Billington, appeared in The Independent early last week, crowning the Muhle R89 as king of the double edges. The razor (pictured above) beat off stiff competition from the likes of …

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Men’s beard & facial hair styling tips: Facial hair styles for your face type

Here at The Shaving Shack we have been selling some of the finest shaving products known to man since 2005. But with the rising popularity of the beard we have decided to cater for the growing love of facial fuzz by stocking the best range of beard oils, balms and moustache waxes from brands such …

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How to grow the perfect moustache – Moustache growing & grooming tips

From the clean-shaven to the heavily bearded, November is the month for men around the world to unite in the name of men’s health, and cultivate a mo’ to be proud of. The now world-famous ‘Movember’ heralds the beginning of thirty days of experimental facial fuzz, with ‘Mo Bros’ doing their best to raise as …

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The Sun newspaper puts double edge shaving firmly on the shave map

As you will probably be aware of the UK men’s shaving market is dominated by three big players -Gillete (owned by US giant Proctor and Gamble) and British brands Wilkinson Sword and King of Shaves (the brainchild of likeable entrepreneur Will King). All three of these companies specialise in providing men with easy to use …

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The soaring cost of cartridge razor blades under the spotlight again

The increasing cost of cartridge razor blades has been a grave concern for millions of men all over the globe. And now Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) have expressed their concern over the cost of shaving. So much so that three of their MPs have backed a Commons call for the pricing to be …

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Double edge (DE) safety razor aggressiveness explained

We often get questions from customers about the aggressiveness of double edge safety razors and which ones are best suited for their particular hair/beard type. With that in mind, I thought I would put together a brief guide about what makes a razor mild, medium or aggressive and what type and skill level of wet …

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The great cartridge razor rip off – Change your shaving habits now & save a fortune

In January 2011, I blogged about why a double edge razor is technically better than a cartridge based razor system. Now there is yet another reason for men to ditch the horrid multi-bladed cartridge razor in favour of the single bladed razor. According to an article on the Daily Mail website, the price of razor …

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Why a double edge razor is technically better than a cartridge based razor system

As Gillette launches its much-hyped Fusion ProGlide Power razor in the UK – I take a quick look at why a double edge razor is still technically superior to a ProGlide or any other cartridge based razor system out there. For those who use double edge safety razors for shaving on a regular basis, the …

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Today’s modern man puts his family & appearance before big nights out

A new study claims today’s modern man would rather invest time and money refining himself and his lifestyles and putting his family first. According to the survey, carried out by shaving firm Wilkinson Sword, spending time with family and loved ones tops the list of the modern man’s priorities with 65%. Grooming and taking care …

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Why use a shavette instead of an open razor?

A shavette is a razor that is similar to a straight or cutthroat razor, with the main difference relating to the fact that its blades can be changed. These razors are available from leading German brand Dovo and so you can be assured of a quality product. If you are wondering whether you should consider …

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Shaving tips for men: Top 5 rookie mistakes to avoid

One of the hardest things about starting a new skill is understanding exactly what you do and don’t know. Finding that piece of awareness that little nugget of knowledge that …

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Saving Money on Your Shave: Safety Vs Cartridge Razors

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