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
[CLOSED] Ape to Gentleman x Panasonic Competition
One strong contender for your Fathers’ Day wish-list is the state-of-the-art Panasonic ES-RF31 4-blade Wet & Dry shaver. Easy to use, the sharp, nano-edge blades and extra thin finishing foil are designed to give a fast, efficient yet smooth, shave. The wet-dry technology allows the waterproof shaver to be fully immersed in water, allowing you to shorten your morning routine by shaving in the shower. The results are the same should you decide... Read More
Grooming Gifts: Stocking Fillers
Due to the nature of the beast that we are (aka men), we need ‘things’ to be made as easy as possible in order for good habits to persist; this certainly applies with men and grooming. Many men use Christmas as an opportunity to stock up on their grooming essentials and many women use Christmas as an opportunity to introduce grooming as an essential. So as not to disappoint, here is a selection of 10 grooming stocking fillers to keep both... Read More
[CLOSED] Review: Babyliss i-stubble beard trimmer
The new Babyliss i-stubble beard trimmer has taken the best features of their original i-trim and coupled it with a new cutting ‘system’ to help the precision of your beard shaping. Stubble is a very personable look with preferred beard length varying from gent to gent. Babyliss have taken this into consideration with 15 different length increments for more accurate stubble design. The i-stubble’s floating, contouring head tracks the curves... Read More
Friday Five: Commes des Garcons, Serge Lutens, Jaguar iPad App, Anthony Lister and Philips SensoTouch 3D…
Comme des Garcons Series 3 Incense candles The modern gentleman has it harder than ever to switch off with the concept of ‘continuous contact’ realised in the guise of Smartphone’s, Wi-Fi and the Internet (ironic, I know). One way of helping yourself to relax is with a spot of aromatherapy. Cue Commes des Garcons… Comme des Garcons, among many things, are purveyors of exquisite scents. Their hard to find Series 3 fragrances are now available... Read More
Look great on a Monday morning with men’s grooming expert Jason Shankey
Hair free – Care3 The new Braun Series 3, brings a shave-free weekend and a pain-free Monday. 12th October 2009 – New research conducted by Braun reveals an overwhelming number of men (60%) do not shave over the weekend because they are too lazy! Yet interestingly 70% of British men prefer themselves with a clean shaven look at work – presenting men with a difficult predicament, a shave-free weekend often means a painful Monday morning... 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
