Read our latest articles on shaving, we give tips for men to give a world class shave inside your own home and save hundreds of dollars.
Many men never outgrow that magic moment when they first put razor to cheek and took their first swipe at facial hair. The first shave is, after all, a confirmation that you have made the transition from boy to man. That is why, from the first look in the bathroom […]
These days, choosing the best shaving set is next to a ritual. While having facial hair is widely accepted on a professional level, presenting yourself as classy and mustached is a likable attribute to your overall appearance. Your choice of tools says a lot about who you are, and what people can […]
Razors come in many different styles, grinds and tempers, and as such can be a daunting prospect for someone looking to buy their first. The question most often asked is, where do you start? This article will help guide you towards making that first, challenging step. Now that you have decided to […]
For first-time and relatively new users to straight razor shaving, learning how to shave with a cut-throat razor sounds daunting. This is for good reason, as it is also the time when you are most susceptible to nicks, cuts and irritation. Many straight razor shaving newbies are put off early in their “career” and the […]
NASCAR drivers race around the track at 200+ mph. At speeds like this, every movement requires the utmost precision. Any inaccuracy can be the difference between 1st and 2nd place. And as the old saying goes, if you’re not first, you’re last! Gillette understands that precision is a key factor […]
With all the simplicity of modern shaving available it may be easier to go new school and follow Tiger, Roger and the rest of the slickers that illuminate modern day grooming adverts. However, go back and kick it old school like Granddad did and you’ll find a cheaper, personal and […]
Many men are pleasantly surprised to discover that using a traditional shaving brush is not only immediately rewarding (offering a closer, cleaner shave) but also highly relaxing. Instead of just using your hands to lather up shaving gel, a shaving brush offers you an opportunity to apply an even layer […]
Did you know most men don’t smile on a Monday until 11.16am? That’s around the time of the first coffee break. Where, ironically, most men spent a whopping 12 minutes complaining about Monday mornings. That leaves you around three minutes use the facilities, then slither back to your stall. If […]
Making your own organic shaving cream is actually dead simple. The benefits of creating your own products are that you know what is inside (so no allergies, chemicals, or weird smells) and that they are often cheaper and of higher quality than commercial shaving creams. As you can make these […]
Is there anything more frustrating than angry red bumps that appear after shaving? These tiny dots of irritation can flare up immediately, or appear miraculously days after the event; either way, bumps indicate there are problems somewhere in the shaving process, so Male Standard devised a few straightforward changes of […]