Luxury Razors

Following the recent posts about electric shaver, I though it would be interesting to introduce to you the Philips Arcitec, a real revolution in the world of rotary shavers.

Designed around the shaving experience, the Philips arcitec is effortless to use with an ultra slim, ergonomic  body. The advanced features combine two revolutionary technologies to provide a perfectly close shave, even on the neck.

The Flex & Pivot action of the Philips arcitec enables the shaver to follow the contours of the face and neck. A unique combination of three independently flexing heads set in a shaving unit that swivels with a full range of motion, ensures optimum skin contact in curved areas to catch even the most problematic neck hair.

The stainless steel blades of the Philips dual blade Super Lift & Cut system lift the hair to shave you comfortably below skin level. Combined with ultra thin shaving heads with slots to shave the longest hairs and holes to cut the shortest stubble, you experience a closer shave, even on the neck.

The Philips arcitec’s triple–track shaving heads offer 50% more shaving surface than conventional rotary heads to shave faster and closer.

The Philips arcitec has new patented precision trimming technology for ultra close and precise trimming. With greater handling, visibility and manoeuvrability, it’s perfect for precise moustache and sideburn trimming and shaping.

The efficient Jet Clean system, with it’s built in charger, automatically positions the arcitec for optimal cleaning. It actively washes away stubble, drying, lubricating and charging a combination that maintains the shaver for peak performance. In the absence of the Jet Cleaning system, the Philips arcitec can be conveniently rinsed clean under the tap in seconds. The Jet Clean system is featuring:

• Cleans, dries and lubricates the shaver as it charges, ensuring consistent peak performance every day.
• It has got most advanced jet clean system with Automatic cleaning program selection
• Jet clean lubricates and maintains blades for speak performance
• Jet clean is fully powered for quick charging of the shaver
• Its active drying feature helps the shaver to quickly dry after cleaning

The arcitec has a unique storage and charging solution. It conveniently stores, protects and charges the shaver. You can fully charge in just 1 hour for 21 days of cordless shaving. The quick charge function allows a 1 minute charge for a 3 minute cordless shave.

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I am not yet an expert about cut throat razors, far from it. I’ll need to spend some time and do more study to understand the best practice for this type of shaving. In the meantime, you might be interested to get a Cut Throat Open Razor Starter Kit for start practicing and improve your skills to become a real master. This kit comprises of:

• Cyril Salter Solingen 5/8 Open Razor Round Point (normally £36.99)
• Dovo Leather and Canvass Razor Strop (normally £33.99)
• Pure Badger Shaving Brush (normally £16.99)
• Cream Shaving Brush Drip Stand (normally £3.99)
• Dovo of Solingen Strop Paste (normally £4.29)

All this would normally set you back £96.25 but Shaving Shack has knocked more than 10% off to give you it for £84.99! Don’t forget that by buying this kit you will also qualify for our FREE Shaving Solution #7 for spending over £9.99, so this really is a bargain!

As we have seen on the history of The Art of Shaving, pre-Shave Oil is the first step to ensure a good shave, especially for men with sensitive skin. It softens the beard and prepares the skin for a close and comfortable shave without leaving an oily residue. The Art of Shaving Pre-Shave Oil Lavender is ideal for men with ingrown hair, razor burn or tough beards. It is formulated with a unique blend of botanical ingredients and essential oils. You can buy The Art of Shaving Pre Shave Oil Lavender for as low as £18.00.

I’ve just find this 2 shaving set from Merkur, one with a chrome finish, the other one with a matt chrome finish. For Merkur lovers, these sets are a must have !!!

From Merkur of Solingen, specialists in manufacturing only the finest gentlemen’s shaving and grooming products for years, this is a luxury top of the range chrome shaving set with or without a chrome effect. This premium quality set comprises a shaving soap bowl, a luxury Pure Badger hair shaving brush, Merkur Futur safety razor and shaving stand. (more…)

This is my first product discovery for Edwin Jagger, a very nice set for shaving lovers. Each of the Edwin Jagger Special Selection 3 Piece Sets are hand crafted using cutting edge technology in Sheffield. This set is featuring modern design accents, coupled to traditional craftsmanship that will provide any man with years of lasting value and a lifetime of great shaves. Perfect as a gift or simply as a personal treat, the sets are available in either White, Ebony or Ivory (imitation of course!). Each razor is configured to accept the Gillette Mach 3 blade (the world’s best selling razor refill) whilst the brushes are filled with “Best Badger” grade fillings. Both are mounted in a simple, graceful chromed stand designed to be contemporary but enduring in style.

You can buy this Edwin Jagger Diffusion 3 Piece Set for £59.99 instead of £109.99 (45% OFF!)

In 1988, a young man working for a manufacturer of silver cutlery sets was speaking to a friend, they are talking about the shaving razors the man makes for himself. The friend casually suggests the man should open a business and sell the razors. The next day the man resigns and opens up his own company. Established in 1988 in Sheffield, England, Edwin Jagger is a family-run business where integrity, promise and inspired design go hand in hand. Edwin Jagger sets the standard for impeccable male grooming. Over two decades, Edwin Jagger has grown into a global leader in male and female grooming product manufacture. This company deliver products to all corners of the globe, and many leading brands in the UK and USA commission Edwin Jagger to design exclusive ranges of luxury wet shaving items.
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I felt on this review left on a notorious site regarding a well known safety razor, the Merkur Vision 2000. The Merkur Vision 2000 review is so harsh, it’s priceless:

I bought this after years of mucking around with Mach 3, Fusion and all the other gimmicy rubbish on the market. What I wanted was a really good, simple shave. This razor is billed as the dogs danglers - well made etc. Actually its build quality is very dissapointing - looks like it came out of a East German car plant circa 1963. Rough edges and an uneven gap between the blade and the razor edge. The blades made by the same company are also rubbish - Gillette or Wilkinson are miles better and half the price. I am now (after a month) going to replace this heap of junk and will melt it down for use as a spare ash tray for a Trabant.

Remember, this person wasn’t used to safety razors, and it takes time to train and perform a good shaving with this quality tools. So go around and read other reviews, you’ll see that the Merkur Vision 2000 is a great razor!

It has been said that this razor is unwieldy. I disagree: it is weighted and balanced so that you only need the lightest grip. Let the razor do the work! i find it very satisfying in the hand. The shave is astonishingly good, (read: a little terrifying to the beginner!) especially if you take the time to fiddle with the tension settings until you find what suits you best. It is, however, too easy accidentally to change the tension setting in the course of the shave, so take care. Also, there is an awful lot of razor between the sides and edges of the blade and the skin, which can make some detail work tricky…

Gillette released in 2006 the Gillette Fusion shaving razor collection which represents the pinnacle of shaving and razor innovation. These exceptional razors are the most advanced generation of razors from Gillette and have been released with a new and ingenious five-bladed design. The Gillette fusion razor has five PowerGlide blades that are spaced closely together, to distribute the shaving force accross every inch of the razor blades to reduce pressure for an extraordinarily comfortable and close shave. Each Gillette Fusion Razor comes with a state of the art Lubrastrip indicator and a specially designed flexible comfort grip guard. The Lubrastrip is packed full of Vitamin E and Aloe Vera complimenting perfectly with naturally created oils to care and nurture your skin.

Here are a few of these great razors:

Taylor Gillette Fusion Edwardian Black Razor

Taylor Gillette Fusion Edwardian Black Razor - Price: £79.99

Brought to you courtesy of the world famous shaving manufacturer Taylor of Old Bond street, this razor really does mean business. Etched across its handle surface in a delicate silver, the Taylor of Old Bond street logo stands proud and strong. With its nickel trim and finishing touches this razor really is a thing of beauty.

The handle itself here has been painstaking hand crafted to ensure that there is only superb weight distribution and grip, both of which enable the user to attain the closest and best shave they’ve ever had. Price: £79.99

Art of Shaving Gillette Fusion Power Razor

Art of Shaving Gillette Fusion Power Razor - Price: £120.00

Fusion Chrome Collection combines advanced Gillette technologies with The Art of Shaving quality and craftsmanship to achieve the ultimate shaving experience.

The Fusion Chrome Collection POWER RAZOR is perfectly balanced and weighted to feel like a natural extension of your hand, maximizing stability and control. Gentle micro-pulses reduce friction and increase razor glide. The built-in spotlight, the first of its kind, reveals details normally in shadow—such as under the chin and jaw line—to help you avoid missed spots and make every stroke count. The sleek, contemporary handle is an ideal combination of ergonomics and innovative design, handcrafted in polished chrome and wrapped in a matte black, thermo-resin grip. Price: £120.00

You know my love to Merkur razors, so today I decided to do a quick review of the Merkur 38C from Dovo Solingen. A few words to describe this razor: Heavy duty, long handled razor from the German craftsmen! Merkur have combined the best features of their most popular razors to come up with this year’s most anticipated shaving tool!

Features:
- Chrome plated solid brass core
- Long handle (3.75 inches) with stylish barber pole design
- Weighty (4oz) and solid design that feels great in your hand
- Two part razor with turning knob at the base of the handle that releases the screw rod for razor replacement
- Comes in stylish Merkur presentation tin
- 10 Free Merkur double edged razor blades included

This heavy duty razor is a must buy for those serious about using the very best in workmanship. You can buy the Merkur 38C for £29.99.

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In our special electric shaver posts (Discovering electric shavers and Best electric shaving practices), we’ll see how to maintain an electric shaver to keep the shaving sharp and comfortable. First thing first: Do not throw away the manual! Indeed, take the time to read carefully your shaver manual and keep it next to its warranty card. This will help you to ensure that you use the electric shaver the proper way and how to perform its maintenance.

This is a summary of a tips for a proper shaver maintenance, complementary to the manual of you shaver, you should not contradict it:

Clean regularly your shaver’s screen and cutter

On most shavers, you can lift off the head frame which holds the screen to brush out any whisker residue. The shaver is usually sold with a cleaning brush designed for this purpose. The cutter, located below the screen, is the area you need to brush out carefully. Avoid touching the screen with the brush as it is very fragile and you light damage it. Take the habit to clean your shaver at least every third shave, preferably more frequently.
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