Behind the scenes

Visiting Giesen & Forsthoff – Solingen craftsma...

Seeing a straight razor in a product photo is one thing. Experiencing how it is machined and sharpened gives you a different perspective on the finished tool. That is exactly...

Visiting Giesen & Forsthoff – Solingen craftsma...

Seeing a straight razor in a product photo is one thing. Experiencing how it is machined and sharpened gives you a different perspective on the finished tool. That is exactly...

Why we don't simply sell everything based on price

I could make things pretty easy for myself. 10% off. 15% off. Next week, another discount code. After that, some promotion with a countdown. And when nothing else works: "Today...

Why we don't simply sell everything based on price

I could make things pretty easy for myself. 10% off. 15% off. Next week, another discount code. After that, some promotion with a countdown. And when nothing else works: "Today...

At the beginning, I bought too much for myself ...

When opening a shop for traditional wet shaving and being quite deep into the subject yourself, there is a problem: You find a lot of products pretty good. And that...

At the beginning, I bought too much for myself ...

When opening a shop for traditional wet shaving and being quite deep into the subject yourself, there is a problem: You find a lot of products pretty good. And that...

Why I believe that good care doesn't have to be...

When I think of men's grooming, the first thing that comes to mind isn't ten products in the bathroom. Nor is it some complicated morning routine. For me, it's much...

Why I believe that good care doesn't have to be...

When I think of men's grooming, the first thing that comes to mind isn't ten products in the bathroom. Nor is it some complicated morning routine. For me, it's much...

Why we deliberately keep our range small

When I started The Gentleman’s Shave, I could have made things pretty easy for myself in one respect: Include as many well-known brands as possible. Then the shop would quickly...

Why we deliberately keep our range small

When I started The Gentleman’s Shave, I could have made things pretty easy for myself in one respect: Include as many well-known brands as possible. Then the shop would quickly...