How-To and Why - There is probably no single item in the traditional wet shaver's arsenal that offers so many choices and options as the shaving brush.
With prices ranging from $5.00 to $800.00, and product descriptions that actually say very little about the brush's characteristics, it becomes nearly impossible to make an informed choice. [Read more] The old-world, masculine charm of the straight razor shave is undeniable. Not since the days of Al Capone or the Old West have high end men’s grooming salons and products been so in demand as they are now, thanks to vast improvements in the technology, service and availability of the classic shave.
But straight razor shaving still remains an art, and in most cases should be left to well-trained professionals; however, for those interested, this little practicum will provide you the basics to properly care for your face and skin before, during, and after so you can enjoy the pleasures of the gentlemanly shave. [Read more] MÜHLE – Shop. Pure shaving culture from the Erz Mountains: high-quality brushes and beautifully designed razors have made MÜHLE the world’s leading brand over the last decades.
The “silver-tip badger hair” brush is regarded as our classic product – refined, beautiful and crafted by hand. The brand combines traditional craftsmanship with pioneering design: Also for the handles of brushes and blades selected materials are used: woods, metals, synthetic resins, even carbon. Fragrant soaps and creams, as well as refined accessories, dishes, mirrors, razors and travel brushes complete the programme. Edwin Jagger England is the birthplace of the gentleman and the home of Edwin Jagger Ltd.
Company boss Neil Jagger established his business in 1988 in the Sheffield region, famous for its traditional crafts and legendary chrome. Baxter The first grooming series specially for men, was launched in Beverley Hills in 1965. Geo F. D.R. Proraso Proraso is the number 1 in Italian barber shops. The Superior Shave. Vulfix Old Original - Mens shaving brushes, Razors and shaving accessories. Some European shaving brush manufacturers — BruceOnShaving.com. Shaving brushes by Vulfix, Simpson, Rooney, Omega, Semogue, Trumper, Edwin Jagger, Plisson, New Forest and Kent Firstly a disclaimer, this is not a highly researched academic paper, just a romp around some of what I find interesting.
There is a whole lot more information on Fido’s shaving brush blog. Europe is the traditional home of the top quality brands of shaving brushes, though nowadays most of the badger hair and often the whole knots and even the handles come from China. It is very difficult indeed for the buyer to know the true origin of the manufacturing and materials that make up any brush. United Kingdom. Kent Brush. Rooney. Edwin Jagger. New Forest. Isle of Man. Vulfix. Simpson’s. Portugal. Semogue. Spain. Vie Long. Italy. Omega. France. Plisson. Germany. Shavemac. Be Sociable, Share! Edwin Jagger Shaving brushes. Shavemac - Badger Shaving Brushes - Straight Razors - Safety Razors - Shaving Soaps.