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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Celebs ditch laser hair removal in favour of a razor, reports Daily Mail
Want to know the hottest beauty secret currently sweeping Hollywood? Well according to an article in the Daily Mail today, increasing numbers of actresses are giving up laser hair removal and threading - and picking up their boyfriend’s razor instead.
“Shaving rids the face of that fine fuzz that laser hair removal can’t pick up,” says Kate Somerville, a facialist for some of Hollywood’s most famous names told the British newspaper.
But the Daily Mail claims it’s not a new trick. Apparently, screen sirens such as Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor shaved their faces for exfoliated, hair-free skin.
But what about stubble? – Asks the newspaper
“It doesn’t grow back thicker or darker,” Kate told them. “That’s an old wives’ tale. Hair growth changes because of hormonal fluctuations.”
The paper even asked London’s A-list cosmetic dermatologist Dr Michael Prager his opinion.
“The shaved area of a man’s skin is younger-looking than the rest of his face because of the constant exfoliation, which stimulates collagen,” he said. “Plus, a fuzz-free face reflects the light.”
So there you have it ladies, the key to a smooth, hair free face is not expensive laser treatment, its investing a poultry sum of £19.99 in a pink Bluebeards Revenge Mach 3 Razor (yes that’s right Pink).
You could even team this with a pink Bluebeards Revenge Pure Badger Shaving Brush and a tub of The Bluebeards Revenge Shaving Cream.
Back in late 2010, we revealed to the world that over 2,000 women had snapped up the hair-delaying shaving cream since its summer launch.
Nick Gibbens, marketing manager at The Shaving Shack, said in November 2010: ”Despite the product being heavily aimed at men with heavy beard growths, we started noticing a quarter of customers buying were women. We presumed at first they were buying for their husbands, but the trend continued and is now accounting for half our sales.
“We have conducted some research into this, and discovered that women have seen their husbands use it, or seen the Decelerine coverage, and realised that if they use it themselves, they can reduce the hair on their bodies by 40% over 60 days too. So, effectively, the ‘World’s Manliest Shaving Product’ has been hijacked by women to reduce the hair growth on their legs, underarms and bikini line!“
This trend has continued into 2011, and we have even seen a new sales spike in the last 10 days.
Shaving Shack products shortlisted in coveted About.com awards
Three products stocked by The Shaving Shack have been shortlisted in the coveted About.com Readers’ Choice Awards 2011.
The Merkur Heavy Duty Classic has been nominated in the best razor category, while The Bluebeards Revenge shaving cream has made the final four in the best shave cream category.
Another Bluebeards Revenge product, the post shave balm, is shortlisted in the best after-shave product category.
Nick Gibbens, Marketing & PR manger for The Shaving Shack, said: “This is fantastic news. We are delighted that three of our products have been nominated for such prestigious awards.”
You can vote for each at http://menshair.about.com/library/bl-voting.htm. The winners will be announced on Tuesday 15 March.
About.com, which is owned by The New York Times Company, offers information and solutions in the form of 2.8 million handcrafted, original articles – all created by nearly 800 guides across 23 channels.
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.
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.
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.
”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.
Shaving Shack makes The Good Web Guide
The Shaving Shack website has made The Good Web Guide, the definitive guide to life online.
The Good Web Guide is the online guide to the best sites on the internet.
The Good Web Guide is the definitive guide to life online
“We have taken the slog and guesswork out of finding what is best about life online for our visitors across a wide range of lifestyle and consumer interests,” the guide says.
“Each of the sites we review is rated according to its unique offering, usability and efficiency.”
So what did the prestigious guide say about our website? “At The Shaving Shack, visitors can browse departments covering all manner of shaving related products, from Aftershave Balm & Lotions, Shaving Brushes and Shaving Cream to Wash Bags, Soap Bowls and Double Edge Razor Blades,” it said.
“All the best shaving brands can be found here with top names including Bluebeard’s Revenge, Dr Harris and Mitchell’s Wool Fat Soap Ltd helping to ensure the high quality of product in evidence across the site.”
You can see our page on the coveted guide by clicking here.
Earl Spriggs wins Movember competition with a ‘connoisseur’ Mo
Men all around the world, including England batsman Kevin Pietersen, Stoke City defender Robert Huth and rugby star Sacha Harding, grew a moustache or “Mo” for the recent Movember campaign.
Here at The Shaving Shack, we decided to giveaway a luxurious Bluebeards Revenge shaving set to the man who grew the most creative and interesting moustache.
Well here is our winner, one Earl Spriggs, who grew an awesome ‘Mo’ that could be best named ‘the connoisseur Mo’.
Earl Spriggs wins a Bluebeards shaving set
The Movember movement sew men start November clean-shaven and grow a “Mo” as a hairy ribbon, raising awareness of men’s health and prostate cancer.
This year saw a number of excellent entries from the Leeds office of international law firm Hammonds LLP.
The guys from Hammonds spent the last four weeks growing moustaches to raise money for Yorkshire Cancer Research, the firm’s chosen charity for 2010/2011.
The Leeds office of Hammonds said it hopes to raise in excess of £5,000 from its ‘Grow a Mo’ challenge.
We would like to thank everyone who entered our Movember competition. We had some amazing entries, the best of which can be seen by clicking here.
Send us your Movember pics
Men all around the world, including England batsman Kevin Pietersen, Stoke City defender Robert Huth and rugby star Sacha Harding, are growing a moustache or “Mo” for the Movember campaign.
The movement sees men start November clean-shaven and grow a “Mo” as a hairy ribbon, raising awareness of men’s health and prostate cancer.
One our favourite entries so far - Can you beat it?
Here at The Shaving Shack, we’re giving away a luxurious Bluebeards Revenge shaving set to the man who grows the most creative and interesting moustache.
So far we have had hundreds of interesting entries, some good and some not so good.
To be eligible for the prize, Movember supporters should simply email a picture of their new facial hair to [email protected]. The winner will be chosen at the start of December. We will also be posting a selection of the best weekly Mo pics on our Facebook page – http://www.facebook.com/theshavingshack – this blog and twitter feed. So lads, what are you waiting for? Start growing that Mo!!!
Last year’s Movember campaign raised a whopping £26m globally to help fight for prostate cancer.
Moustache novices and experts alike, here are some moustache tips from Ape to Gentleman to make this Movember the most Stache-tacular one yet.
Slice through stubble the Bluebeards way with the ‘Scimitar’ safety razor
The Shaving Shack is delighted to announce the safe arrival of The Bluebeards Revenge “Scimitar” double edge safety razor.
These razors are beautifully balanced allowing the weight of the instrument to deliver the blade at the optimum cutting angle resulting in a close and rewarding shave.
The 'Scimitar' has been designed for real men with tough stubble
Laser etched with the iconic Bluebeards Revenge logo, the “Scimitar” weighs 67g and has a length of 9.5cm.
So slice through your stubble the Bluebeards way with this luxurious double edge razor!
The Bluebeards Revenge “Scimitar” double edge safety razors are priced at just £29.99 on The Shaving Shack website.
Goodfella safety razors back in stock
The Shaving Shack is delighted to announce that the Goodfella safety razors are back in stock, but probably not for long!
Available in either chrome or satin black, these double edge safety razors have been designed for the stylish shaver.
Our first shipment of Goodfella razors sold out in a matter of weeks; so if you want to add one to your razor collection, don’t hang around!!!
The Goodfella Safety Razor is a product of today's technology
“The Goodfella Safety Razor is a product of today’s technology. Through computer aided design and selecting modern durable materials the manufacturer has rejuvenated the old school, classic shaving razor,” said a spokesperson for the firm.
“The Goodfella Safety Razor is perfectly balanced allowing the weight of the razor to deliver the blade at the optimum cutting angle resulting in a smooth and close, yet mild shave.”
Weighing 57g each, and made in New Zealand, these razors are hand finished. Each head is checked three times during production ensuring strict quality control.
As well as being popular with our customers, the razors have also been a hit with the media, with The Australian Telegraph saying: “The classy, Sean Connery-Bond style of the Goodfella Safety Razor makes it look straight off the silver screen”.
Luxury Magazine added: “This razor makes shaving fun again”, while Tone Magazine said it “prefers the feel of blade on bristle than the lawnmower-like grind of an electric shaver”.
The Goodfella safety razors are priced at £59.99 on the Shaving Shack website.
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