Skin Preparation

So that your shave is a moment of real pleasure and efficiency you need to have the right preparation of your skin and hair. The passage of the razor is never harmless and the skin needs to be protected.

To succeed, nothing will be equal the use of the badger brush for its hydrophobic, hypoallergenic virtues and massage.

To facilitate the glide of the blade and so prevent irritation, put some drops of oil onto the hollow of your hand and apply by making circular movements over the whole skin.

Environmental protection is also a part of our DNA. By favoring French products, by forging links of closeness with our suppliers we reduce our carbon footprint.

Furthermore we favor care with 100 % natural products for your health.

Shaving with the straight-razor

Shaving with a straight razor is certainly the most appreciated today: It is economic and ecologic and efficient.

Once your open razor blade is prepared, your skin and hair well soaped with a badger brush, you will apply the back of the right razor for you on your skin. Then slowly and safely pivoted towards the knife edge.

The shave will be carried out in conditions of peace and concentration

Once your open razor blade is prepared, your skin and hair well soaped with a badger brush, you will apply the back of the right razor for you on your skin. Then slowly and safely pivoted towards the knife edge.

Lower the razor without pressure onto the skin which has already been stretched at a 30-degree angle.

VYou can practice this against the grain technique having soaped your skin with lubricating shaving soap and a softer angle.

Once your skin is clear, it is necessary to protect it from the heat of the razor. Rinse it with fresh cool water there then apply an alum stone which has been dipped into some cold water to soften the heat of the razor. Also apply an after-shave or a moisturizing and nourishing cream.

Shaving with safety razors

Created in 1832 by Camp Gillette, the principle of the functioning of the safety razor is based on the fact that the sharp edge of the blade has to touch the skin at a certain angle.

Most wounds are caused by a too big an angle. So the flat of a safety razor is always tightened.

Very desired today precise shaving, is less expensive and longer-lasting Open razors are always so attractive. So, we propose 20 models in our shop.

Because of its closeness to the skin, a preparation of skin as with the use of the shaving for the open razor is nevertheless required.

To do it, the use of a badger brush and the shaving soap, will be essential. We shall also be able to propose you several brands of flat blades of different types.

Always plan for a good hydration of skin with an after-shave or a moisturizing cream.

Barber’s tricks

Practice the best art of shaving, Take a privileged moment here !

The barber advises you how to shave yourselves in a bright place with a good mirror BROT or ARPIN.

Preferably shave yourself after the shower provided that had eaten before the shower.
Indeed, upon awakening hairs are still hard and wound into a ball in their follicles and the influx of the blood after the first chewing increases. Actually, the risk of cuts increases.

Indeed, upon awakening hairs are still hard and wound into a ball in their follicles and the influx of the blood after the first chewing increases. Actually, the risk of cuts increases.

To go farther reserve an individual training for shaving with an open straight razor.

We wish you a good shave