You searched for Taylor of Old Bond Street | Page 13 of 13

The online shaving store for discerning gentlemen

The online shaving store for discerning gentleman

Finding a shaving store online where you can comfortably shop for your wet shaving essentials without worrying about low quality or overpriced items is key these days. OriginalShaveCompany.com specializes in high quality shaving essentials offered at good prices and of course combined with our exceptional customer service. We carry only the best quality products from well known, trusted manufacturers. One of the many benefits to shop with us is our extensive knowledge of shaving essentials which we will be more than happy to assist with if you just contact us. The following is a listing of the different wet shaving products that are available from our shop.

Razors – From Old School to Modern Designs

We stock a wide variety of razors so there is always something for every different kind of gentleman. If you’re into old school straight razors, we have original Dovo Shavettes for you. If you prefer classical shaving with a safety razor, then we have quality razors for you from reputable names like Edwin Jagger, Merkur and more. If you are not much of a traditional wet shaver and prefer to go with the times, we also have classic Mach3 or Fusion razors which use authentic Gillette cartridges.

Shaving Brushes

Our online shaving store offers a very fine assortment of shaving brushes from well known brush makers such as Simpsons, Edwin Jagger and much more. We currently stock authentic pure badger and best badger brushes from Simpsons while our Edwin Jagger assortment includes high quality synthetic brushes, pure badger, best badger, super badger and Silver-Tip badger brushes. So whether you are a wet shaving animal-lover who prefers synthetic brushes or the traditionalist who must always have a badger brush, we have what you need.

Bundle & Shave

What’s unique about our store is the custom shaving sets with our high in demand“Bundle & Shave” program. If you like making bulk purchases to get better deals or you just love to have complete packages of anything, then you will love our Bundle & Shave deals. We offer a variety of bundles which combine different products from different manufactures into unique offerings. Apart from our pre-packed deals, we also offer you the opportunity of selecting the individual items by yourself with our “Build Your Own Bundles”. One important thing to remember here is that whichever way you make your selection, you can always rest assured that you are selecting from the highest quality shaving essentials.

Shaving Soaps & Shaving Creams

Our shaving store would not be complete without shaving soaps and shaving creams. We offer you the very best shaving essentials when it comes to lathering up since we only choose brands which are butane free and don’t include harmful chemicals which can irritate or dry up your face. We stock traditional shaving soaps from reputable producers like the Colonel Conk, Edwin Jagger, and Taylor of Old Bond street. These are some of the best hard soaps you will find for making a luxurious shaving lather and you can also choose from the different fragrances available, like sandalwood, lime, amber and bay rum. Our shaving creams are also of the finest grade and include shaving cream jars and tubes with Lavender, coconut-oil, sandalwood, cooling menthol and lime fragrances.

Pre-Shave & After-shave

We also offer pre-shave oils in our shaving store from the same manufacturers listed above. Pre-shave oil is a necessity for a quality wet shave, especially for people with sensitive skin. A pre-shave oil application helps to protect and lubricate the skin while an after-shave helps to nourish it. This nourishment is important because shaving exfoliates the outermost layers of the skin which then needs to be nourished.

Our Razor Blade Offers

We offer both safety razor blades and disposable straight razor (shavette) blades. In our shaving store, you will find razor blades from Gillette, Merkur of Germany, Feather of Japan, Astra, Derby and Dovo of Germany. These are some of the highest quality brands and companies for wet shaving.

Feel free to visit our online shaving store and to give us a try today. We also offer a full 30-day return policy on our products and we accept all the major credit cards, including paypal. If you prefer to place your order over the telephone, you can call us toll-free at (800)769-4935 Ext 1. You can also use the “Contact Us” form on our website to send us an email and we will get back to you promptly.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Posted on March 30, 2016October 23, 2017 by Sean Mason

What makes the best shave soap?

The shaving soap has traditionally been used by wet shavers for a very long time. It is the de-facto standard for wet shaving. Over time, shaving creams were also introduced into the market. While a shaving soap is usually a hard soap, shaving cream is also just “soft soap” and extra oils. They are therefore fundamentally the same. However, many people, especially young men who are starting to shave for the first time, may wonder which is the better of the two. The soap or the cream? This review will look at the different aspects and benefits of each to enable anyone who is searching for the best shave soap or cream to make the right decision.

The Shaving Cream

First, it should be clear that the shaving cream being discussed here is not the type found in pressurized cans, rather it is the thick cream type that comes in a jar, tub or in a tube. Shaving creams are usually perfumed with lovely scents, but fragrance-free offers also exist. They are normally oilier than even the best shave soap which might be the preference the consumer is looking for. Also, shaving creams require less elbow grease to make lather and this is one major reason they are so popular because making good lather from hard shaving soaps does need a little practice.

How to lather Shaving Cream

1. Put your brush in your bowl with hot water for some minutes.
2. Remove your brush and dispose of the hot water.
3. Scoop out a small dollop of cream into your bowl.
4. Using your still damp brush, swirl the cream until it turns into plenty of lather.
5. You can add a little more water if it’s too dry.

Shaving Soaps

Shaving soaps have been used much longer before the advent of the shaving cream. It became more popular during World War I. The best shave soaps are usually the triple milled hard soaps and they do cost a little more. A good soap should contain a high level of fat and glycerin, about 40 to 50% fat level is optimal. This high percentage of fat is necessary to provide good lubrication and skin protection during a shaving session. One has to be careful when buying shaving soaps because many of the brands offered as high quality triple-milled shave soaps are simply not what they are claimed to be.

How to lather Shaving Soaps

1. Put your brush in your bowl with hot water for some minutes.
2. Remove your brush and dispose of the hot water.
3. Lather up the soap inside its container or your bowl using a circular motion.
4. Continue to swirl until a rich warm lather has been produced.
5. You can add a little water if you need more lather.

Shaving Soaps vs Shaving Creams

Although they are both fundamentally the same, there are still differences between shaving soaps and shaving creams. Apart from the obvious fact that soaps are hard and creams are creamy, the following points will help to offer an in-depth comparison between shaving soaps and shaving creams.

Cost & Value

When it comes to costs, shaving soaps cost on average less than shaving creams. Then again, the soap that cost less than a jar of cream will outlast that jar. Therefore if you are concerned about saving costs, a hard soap is definitely the product to choose.

Fragrance

Soaps as well as creams may or may not be perfumed. When perfumed they could both be either strongly or lightly perfumed. Creams anyway, tend to retain their scents for much longer than soaps. Also creams are often more heavily scented. The best shave soap and cream fragrances include sandalwood, citrus/lime, menthol and coconut. Sandalwood is definitely one of the most popular scents of all time.

Ease of Use

Creams are easier to turn into lather, especially for the beginner. Lathering soaps is not that much difficult anyway, it just needs a little mastering of the soap/water ratio. But once mastered, lathering a soap becomes a pleasure. The best shave soap you can lather is usually the triple milled hard soap, the softer ones just do not lather as beautifully. Anyway, for ease of use and lathering, creams win.

Sentimentality

There is a sentimentality associated with lathering a soap that you just don’t get from a shaving cream. It is a connection to the past that many shavers find irresistibly romantic. This is especially true for straight razor wet shavers who prefer shaving soaps to creams because the finer lather from soap works better for straight razors.

Conclusion

Shave soaps and creams are both acceptable for the traditional wet shaver. The choice of either one depends solely on preference and maybe on shaving method too. This is because of the cushion effect and slickness that soaps offer which is preferred by straight razor shavers. Creams on the other hand offer protection, which is preferred by safety razor shavers.

Using the best shave soap or cream will still not help if the shaver lacks an understanding of lathering techniques. Therefore learning and practice are as much important as is choosing between soap and cream. A new shaver can start with shaving cream first, and then switch to a shave soap later if he feels like it. By then, he would have become quite comfortable with lathering with a brush. Have additional questions on which to choose? Shoot us a quick note and we will respond quickly.

Posted on March 26, 2016October 23, 2017 by Sean Mason

Build Your Own Bundle – Safety Razor Package

Exclusive to the OriginalShaveCompany.com, you can custom design your very own bundled package and have the combination of perfect men essentials which include but is not limited to safety razors, shaving brushes, pre-shave essentials, shaving creams/soaps, after shave essentials, razor blades and much more!

No wet shaving experience is truly complete without a well-appointed wet shaving kit. Our safety razor bundle selections ensure your wet shaving kit suits your personal needs, preferences and style for your own perfect shave.

To start your bundle, select from a wide variety of traditional and contemporary safety razors. Our offered styles provide something for everyone, including sleek gold, polished chrome, textured handles and stylish insets. Safety razor handles vary in length, weight and width to suit your grasp so pick one that describes you.

Picking the perfect shaving brush from a variety of our brush manufacturers is the next step in your bundling selections. Choose from synthetic or badger bristle shaving brushes, with or without an accompanying drip stand or other accessories. Choose one to suit personal style, your bathroom’s decor or even the material of your shaving bag.

No wet shaving process or associated kit is complete without a pre-shave gel, oil or lotion. Modern men often neglect this important application of hydrating and hair softening pre-shave. But once you give it a try, you will never neglect your skin and hair by skipping this step again. Carrying some of the best brands in the world such as Edwin Jagger, Taylor of Old Bond Street, BAUM.BE and more, you are sure to find the perfect essential to cater your needs.

The best part of shaving is probably the lathering and application of rich, warm, thick shaving cream. Choose from a variety of shaving soaps and creams, whether you prefer the bar, a bowl or tube.

Once your shaving is completed and you are ready to start the rest of your day, refresh your skin and tighten pores using your preferred after shave balm, gel or lotion. The scent becomes yours, lingering just enough to present a reward after your satisfaction of one of the most timeless rituals of manhood.

Of course, you will need blades for your razor. Finding the right safety razor blade for you might take a little trial and error since some blades perform differently for different wet shavers. Select from top brands such as Feather, Astra, DOVO, Gillette, Derby or Merkur blades to name a few.

If you need a shaving brush drip stand, cologne or other accessories, you can select from available additions to your bundle at OriginalShaveCompany.com.

If you’re the type of person who wants it all, you have officially found it. Get a discount on this package by bundling your very own kit which discounts each item below the price of what you would pay if you purchased them individually. When you bundle, you save. So what are you waiting for, Bundle & Shave® now!

Build Your Own Bundle – Straight Razor Package

Exclusive to the OriginalShaveCompany.com, you can custom design your very own bundled package and have the combination of perfect men essentials which include but is not limited to straight razors, shaving brushes, pre-shave essentials, shaving creams/soaps, after shave essentials and much more!

Even the bravest of men may shy away from a straight razor shaving experience, but not you. You are among the bravest of the brave. For your shaving experience and the perfect straight razor bundle, start by selecting from our available straight razor options. Straight razors, such as models from DOVO, have been crafting razors since the Edwardian era in Germany, when a clean, close shave first became a statement of personal style.

The next choice in your bundling is shaving brushes. A selection of brands from all over the world provide options for synthetic or badger bristle applications.

Pre-shave gels, oils and lotions prepare both your skin and hair before application of shaving cream. Choose your favorite brands such as Edwin Jagger, Taylor of Old Bond Street, BAUM.BE and more. Your skin will remain hydrated and hair will be softened for your closest shave ever.

Of course, shaving cream is most often the favorite part of the entire shaving ritual. There is just something about creating a rich, warm and foamy lather using high quality soap or cream, whether it comes in a bowl, tube, bar or container. Select your preferred type, brand and scent for true personalization of this soothing experience.

Because you are so brave using your straight razor, you deserve to reward your skin using after shave balm, lotion or gel that provides a nicely scented finish to your routine. Choose your favorite from preferred brands of OriginalShaveCompany.com.