Fusion™ and MACH3 blades by Gillette® are the most modern blades to date and are made to offer the closest shave in the most efficient manner.

Straight razors should be perceived as a hobby more than a necessity. With much practice, one can achieve a great shave with a straight razor, but it does require an investment in time to learn to master this art. Before safety razors, men used only straight razors.

The safety razor was invented in 1903 by King Gillette (yes, Mr. Gillette himself). It was a revolutionary invention that forever changed the way people shave. Safety razors were based on the idea that the razor would have a guide and that the blade was disposable.

The Art of Shaving After-Shave Balm is formulated with Algae, Shea butter and vitamins to give moisture to the skin. It is recommended for normal to dry skin types. The Balm is recommended for the winter months.

The Art of Shaving After-Shave Gel is formulated with Algae and herbal extracts to hydrate the skin. It is recommended for normal to oily skin types. The Gel is recommended for use in the summer months.

Both of our After-Shaves are made to soothe and protect, and act as a mild antiseptic.

The After-Shave Balm was formulated to use after shaving. It has anti-bacterial, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps regenerate the skin after shaving.

The Moisturizer is a skin treatment with anti-aging properties, formulated to dry with a matte finish. It should be used after the After-Shave Balm after shaving, or at night after cleansing the skin.

Use it after every shave before applying The Art of Shaving After-Shave Balm or Gel. With each shave, a thin layer of skin is removed, depleting the skin of necessary moisture and causing minor irritation. Hydrosol-Rose Water replenishes lost moisture, hydrates, soothes and refreshes the skin, while working as a natural astringent.

Use it throughout the day as a calming, soothing, alcohol-free toner and mild astringent to prevent dryness and irritation. Apply after cleansing and exfoliating the skin, before applying moisturizer. Reapply whenever you wish to refresh and hydrate the skin, while stirring the senses. A great selection for travelers.

Lavender is distilled from the French flowering plant and has a sweet, fresh aroma. Its soothing, calming, healing, gently antiseptic qualities are recommended for sensitive skin.

Sandalwood comes from a tree found in India with a woodsy, very masculine aroma, reputedly aphrodisiacal. Its moisturizing, regenerating, antiseptic properties are recommended for dry skin.

Lemon, extracted from lemon peel, has a fresh citrus aroma. Its refreshing, antiseptic, astringent and toning qualities are recommended for normal to oily skin.

All three essential oils are recommended for normal skin types.

Synthetic perfumes are made of chemicals that replicate the scent of natural essential oils. These chemicals are the leading cause of skin allergies and irritation in the cosmetic industry. The risk is even greater when used in shaving products, because while shaving a small layer of skin is removed, leaving the skin of the face and neck more vulnerable.

Natural essential oils are in keeping with The Art of Shaving philosophy of using only natural ingredients which can have beneficial properties as well as natural aroma. Synthetic fragrances, on the other hand, add no benefits and can irritate the skin.

Think of it as the difference between wet and dry, between heat and cold. First, most foams and gels bought in drugstores are 100% synthetic and are not good for the skin. Second, foams are packaged in aerosol cans. Cold air makes the product come out of the can in a fluffy cream consistency. This foam is cold and does not require water (but water is the most important ingredient in shaving!). Cold shaving cream makes the hair follicle stiffen and the pores close. Further, many foams are mentholated, which creates a cold reaction on the skin and can be irritating.

Gels are not as bad as foams but are still not very effective. Gels generate a lightly lubricating lather which offers very little protection to the skin. Therefore it is hard to get a close and comfortable shave. If you go against the grain when using a gel, you will most likely irritate the skin. Gel is also used cold.

The Art of Shaving Shaving Cream and Soap are made to soften the beard and open the pores using hot water. Water is the most important ingredient in shaving—that’s why it’s called wet shaving—and heat is nearly as important. Shaving Cream and Soap contain Glycerin and coconut oils to offer great lubrication and protection. When lathered up with a shaving brush and hot water, they will lift the hair away from the skin and soften the beard, allowing the razor to shave the hair with very little resistance. Result: a most clean and comfortable shave.