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
Friday Five: Cristiano Ronaldo, Union Jack Box, Clarins Spray, CREED and the Ultimate Blackhead eliminator…
Cristiano Ronaldo – The new face of….? This week’s Friday Five ‘kicks off’ with our good ‘friend’ Cristiano Ronaldo and his foray into the world of advertising. It’s only a matter of time before he signs a deal with one of the big male grooming brands, and with the likes of Thierry Henry and Tiger Woods not exactly covering themselves in glory, it wouldn’t surprise me if it happened before the end of this year… Football... Read More
How to groom your ‘Tasche: Dovo Moustache scissors
We’re back with the moustache and this time it’s a tool designed to help you maintain and cultivate your ‘tasche to perfection. The reasons for having a ‘tasche are growing by the year; besides their obvious visual appeal, there is Movember, Moustache March, Febeardary (not sure if this strictly counts, but you could still have a ‘tasche) and I’m sure we have more moustache months to come. Today we look at the Dovo Moustache scissors,... Read More
Merkur Futur Razor
German razor manufacturer; Dovo of Solingen, provides a range of exquisite shaving equipment, all made to exacting standards to ensure a best possible shaving experience. Diligent, skilled workers craft the steel masterpieces with meticulous precision and experienced craftsmanship, using specialist expertise that has been handed down over generations. Dovo manufacture a line of safety razors under the brand name Merkur, featuring the wildly popular... Read More
Merkur Klipette
To avoid someone mistaking your stray nasal hair as part of a new style of moustache, you’ve probably tried using dangerously sharp scissors or an electric nose hair trimmer which can clog up and run our of battery. Fear not; fortunately German shaving brand, Merkur (by Dovo Solingen) have used their expertise in shaving to develop a specialist nasal hair trimmer called a Klipette. When inserted into your nostril (or ear) then turned, this clever... Read More
