There are generally 3 different categories to choose from: Shaving cream Shaving soap/bar Shaving foam All 3 are best when applied with a shaving brush which will build a lovely lather whilst priming hairs for shaving. Shaving Cream Shaving cream is dense, thick and packed full of natural oils. It’s ideally suited to those with drier skin…
Of course, shaving requires some practice and the learning process is ongoing and changes with time. Considering how long many of us may spend shaving throughout our lives, it’s certainly a process worth learning to enjoy! To get the best out of your shaves, you firstly need to establish a pre-shave ritual. We don’t always…
Safety razors have soared in popularity once more. They used to be the go-to, the star of the shaving world in the 1930s and 40s through to probably the late 70s when disposable razors started taking over. Safety razors beat disposable razors in so many ways: WAY more eco-friendly as they’re plastic-free (at least, ours…
Nail files are a mod-con, but if you’re looking for eco-friendly nail files then you can’t beat metal nail files – it’s as simple as that! Metal nail files are strong, durable, effective and most importantly, reusable. One metal file can keep going for years and years and years, requiring virtually no maintenance. After all,…
Safety razor blades are the same as any standard razor blades. Not only are they used for safety razors like Clear Confidence’s reusable bamboo safety razor, but they’re also used in DIY tools like Stanley knives. Here is a typical example of a standard safety razor blade: In the case of safety razors, these slot…
Safety razor blades will be familiar to most people. They’re the standard razor blades used in tools such as Stanley knives as well as safety razors. Safety razors like Clear Confidence’s reusable bamboo safety razor use these types of razor blades in place of disposable razor blade cartridges. Razor blade cartridges involve a mix of…
Safety razors have been around for getting on 100 years. In fact, they were the choice of millions worldwide who were looking for a reliable, dependable and effective shaving tool. In the last 20 to 30 years, safety razors were phased out by big shaving companies in favour of disposable or cartridge razors. Disposable razors…
Shaving brushes have been made from natural fibres since antiquity. The practice of shaving is even older, dating back thousands of years. The Ancient Greeks shaved their faces to distinguish themselves from hairy barbarians. Alexander the Great ordered his men to shave their beards because he believed it looked tidier. Of course, back in these…
Safety razors have skyrocketed to popularity lately and thousands around the world are discovering and rediscovering their awesome benefits. These shaving tools have actually been around for a while, but they’ve resurged lately to convert people away from disposable or electric razors. Truth be told, safety razors were always the best choice for super-close, skin-friendly…
Safety razors have a hell of a lot going for them. They’ve flown back into trend and are now the weapon of choice for shavers everywhere. The advantages of safety razors are numerous: They’re cheap to use and save you loads of money compared to disposable and cartridge razors. They’re the ethical choice; helping prevent…