Review: Remington Touch Control vs Model E
Today we take a look at the latest in a new generation of beard trimmers, from Remington aptly entitled the Touch Control. I thought it would be good to see at just how far Remington have progressed in the last 65 years by comparing this latest ‘iPad generation’ model with the first ever Remington razor, the original weighty enamel-like electric razor, the Model E. Made in 1937, The Remington Model E featured a turnwheel- start induction motor... Read More
José Mourinho for Braun
Today, Braun have unveiled José Mourinho, manager of Real Madrid C.F. as their first ever global ambassador. José Mourinho is now the face of the electric shaving brand’s latest campaign promoting its Series range. He’ll be appearing in print and TV advertising, with extraordinary images shot by none other than Rankin (see above and full length below). Since the beginning I promised myself that I wouldn’t just do brand partnerships for the... Read More
[CLOSED] Competition: Braun CruZer – Style and Substance
For those gents looking to ‘shave’ time off their grooming regimes, Braun has introduced its new cruZer Beard & Head shaver. In addition to trimming your full beard, maintaining your designer stubble or shaping any other style, the cruZer Beard & Head is an essential addition to your grooming arsenal. This new Braun cruZer features a ‘click and lock’ feature, which keeps the adjustable comb in place hence allowing for precision shaving... Read More
Simple Design: The Toothbrush.
Modern society is highly technology driven; there is almost no area of our lives in which we don’t encounter some sort of digital medium. Therefore it comes as no surprise that design, be it an application or hardware, is also highly technology driven. One of the greatest advancements in oral care in recent times has been the electric toothbrush, with Braun’s Oral B Triumph 5000 taking centre stage. “Good design is as little design as... Read More
Straight razors: The Art of Shaving x Dovo & Thiers-Issard
With a name like the Art of Shaving, it is essential to represent exactly that, the artistry that is shaving – this is no mean feat. Historically shaving has been all about finding the perfect shave, all while reducing the time of the shaving process. The likes Braun and Gillette have now catered to this need, however now we are seeing a return to the tradition of shaving; the skill of holding a bare blade against your skin where the quality... Read More
Grooming below the neck?
Emmanuelle Chriqui, star of HBO’s Entourage, has partnered with the new Braun bodycruZer to launch a Web site dedicated to male bodygrooming. She’ll serve as the “voice” of the online women’s movement to get more guys to groom below the neck. Can you believe that only one-third of guys claim to wax, trim or shave below the chest now? Emmanuelle will post blog entries to the site on a weekly basis and encourage women to share their thoughts... Read More
Review. New Braun Series 3 shaver 390cc
New Braun Series 3 shaver 390cc I’m an occasional shaver. For two reasons. Firstly, I ‘think’ a bit stubble looks good!? Secondly, shaving irritates my skin. There are certain occasions when a clean shaven look is a necessity – weddings, job interviews etc. I believe I’m right in saying that most gents on this planet will have to or are currently having to shave frequently or at least keep and tend to a beard or stubble. The eternal... Read More
Gillette® teams up with WWE® to help guys be ‘Superstars’
Gillette® [PG] has expanded its relationship with World Wrestling Entertainment® and introduced a new, four-month interactive online campaign featuring WWE Superstars John Cena, Chris Jericho, and Cody Rhodes called “Be A Superstar” at www.wwe.com/beasuperstar. These three Superstars will be featured in more than a dozen engaging videos showing how they each embody Gillette Fusion qualities of individuality, style and confidence. “Stepping... Read More
