Ah, yes!  The wonderful feeling of prepping your face with a shave brush!

Here is what you need to know!           

Boar hair is too tough, and doesn’t hold enough water.  Synthetic is just that, synthetic!  My preference… badger hair.  For arguments sake, they come in 3 Categories: Pure, Finest(sometimes referred to as “Best” or “Super”), and Silvertip. Here’s the skinny so you can run out and get one that’s just right for you!

• Pure- the lowest grade, coming from the back of the badger. Usually darker in color, and coarser than “finest” or “silvertip” due to its larger hair shaft.
• Finest – a middle grade brush. Lighter in color, softer, and it holds more water than “Pure” for a better lather.
• Silvertip – the highest grade badger brush.  It comes from the neck of the badger, so it holds the most water. A good way to spot one… they are fluffier in appearance, and have an almost white tip.  At home this brush will deliver the best lather you can image!

They range in price from $10 – $1000+. True, this is quite the price spectrum; however, in most cases after a certain amount you are truly paying for the craftsmanship of the handle.

So I made it easy!

Click the highlighted titles below for details on the itemized list, or the BIG GREEN BOX, right up there in the corner! —>

12 Post’s for the  Holidays – 2009…

1. Groom Mate Platinum XL Ear and Nose Hair Trimmer
2. Braun – Series 7
3. Electric Pre-Shave Solution by Anthony Logistics
4. The Cool Fix by Shaveworks
5. The Almond Collection by eShave
6. Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash by Kiehl’s
7. Skin Clear Jade Face Exfoliator by Molton Brown
8. Night Recovery Lotion by Lab Series
9. Schick Quattro Titanium Trimmer
10. Tonic Shampoo by Bumble and bumble
11. John Allan’s – BLU Pomade
12. Hanae Mori by Hanae Mori for Men

Artisan by John Varvatos  Class: Citrus   Use: Casual

Hanae Mori by Hanea Mori  Class: Citrus  Use:  CasualKiton Black by Kiton  Class: Woods   Use: Evening 

The one by Dolce & Gabbana  Class: Oriental/Spicy  Use: Evening

Touch by Burberry   Class: Flowery   Use: Casual

Unforgiveable by Sean John  Class: Citrus/Fruity     Use: Casual

Well, I’ve been thinking…and I came up with an idea!

Why not treat yourself to a day of pampering? At a place that understands what a guy likes?

Here’s a thought: request a gift certificate to get a good old fashioned shave.  There are so many full-service barbershops opening up around the country.  I know because I’ve worked in a few.

They offer shaves, haircuts, manicures, pedicures, facials and even massages in some places.  It may sound like your standard spa, but these places have a nice, manly twist.  Many offer you a bottle of beer and snacks while you watch TV, all while you get your service! Consider a package. Now…its very possible that you might not want a haircut since you are extremely loyal to your barber or stylist, but consider a few of the other services.

Here are a few places I know will treat you right!

The Shave of Beverly Hills - Beverly Hills, CA
Dean Anthony – Long Beach, CA
Metro for Men - Irvine, CA
Aidan Gill for Men - New Orleans, LA
Grooming Lounge - Atlanta, GA & Washington D.C.

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