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Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2014 Gentlemen's Avenue When it comes to shaving one of the most natural and primal instruments to promote the endeavor for BBS is the shaving brush. While many companies are producing amazing 
shave soaps and creams, a high quality brush is just as important as a good razor. We just received a handmade Parker Safety Razor 100% Best Badger Hair Brush in white with a chrome handle.
A little bit about Parker Safety Razors, they were established 40 years ago and have been creating shaving products that range from safety razors to shave soaps. The products are sold worldwide with a commitment to wet shaving that is indicative in their products and variety.
A quick reference to why a quality shave brush is crucial: 1. It retains warm/hot water that will open the pores, 2. Massages the skin and preps it, 3. Raises hairs and stubble that are beneath the surface of the skin, 4. Lathers the skin to provide a smooth and clean shave, 5. Efficiently applies soaps or creams to the face.
The most important aspects of a shave brush is the hair type and grade. While boar hair is extremely affordable the badger hair retains more water and provides superior performance. Secondly, the grade of the hair is debatable and the Best Badger Hair is #3. The rankings are determined by by the location the hair was taken from, color, softness and increased water retention (#1 Silvertip, #2 Super Badger).
Now on to the review of the Parker 100% Best Badger Hair Brush. The brush came in a little black box that reminded me of the Allen Edmonds shoe boxes that are solid and carefully protect the contents. Opening it up I discovered the bubble wrapped brush and black stand. After unwrapping it the brush felt solid and the bristles looked great. The chrome handle and white body have classic and high end appeal. One criticism I have read is that the brush is “heavy” due to the chrome handle. I completely disagree because
the brush already has a manly girth on the body and the bit of added weight on the handle reinforces that you are using a man’s shaving instrument.
The brush needed to be treated before the first use. I did this by soaking it in warm water with some soap for a few minutes then thoroughly rinsing. I repeated this process 5 times, then I placed it in the stand and let it hang dry. A few bristles came off the brush but nothing that was of any concern.
In the first test I used Shiner Gold Shave Soap, which is all natural with coconut oil and peppermint to name a few ingredients. The brush lathered extremely well and felt soft and firm but not abrasive on the skin. The softness came from the bristles spreading out as I rotated the brush in a circular motion while the firm bristles gently lifted the stubble off my face. The razors glided effortlessly on my face and produced a smooth and clean shave.
In the second test I used Suavecito Shave Crème, which I use with very little water in the brush and your face essentially becomes the mixing bowl to produce the lather. This test would be the real challenge because you do not rely upon generous amounts of water to create lather. I pulled the brush out of the warm water and removed almost all the water, I then dipped it in the shave crème and began to mix it on my face. I was pleasantly surprised because the lather was perfect! Not too thick and not too thin. The razor was happy to meet my face!
All in all, the brush is a great product from Parker Safety Razors and looks great on my counter! If you are looking for a shave brush that won’t break the bank and comes from a company committed to the wet shave industry then look no further because Parker delivers. Typically the words value and quality are diametrically opposed to one another but Parker has united them and produced an aesthetically pleasing product with classic style and great performance.
Mr. M
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During the 1960′s and 70′s the Netherlands was heavily influenced by the Rolling Stones and the Beatles music, style and fashion. Young men wanted the Stones or Beatles look but many barbershops could not create it so they went to salons for haircuts and barbershops were becoming irrelevant. The music, fashion and style influence was so great the craft of barbering was beginning to disappear.
Two Gentlemen, Bertus and Leen are keeping the craft of barbering alive in the Netherlands and fueling an international revival.
Bertus was one of the last students at a barber school that offered training in Gentlemen haircuts. Sadly, the schools in the Netherlands only have unisex training where men learn perms and hair coloring.
Bertus and Leen, the Scumfathers, each have 22 years of experience barbering. In 2011 they decided to open a barbershop and according to Bertus, “we really wanted to open a shop for men only as an answer to all the unisex shops where men are forced to sit next to women with thousands of foils in their hair, getting a haircut by some sixteen year old girl fresh out of beauty school with no experience with men’s hair.” The barbershop is called Schorem Haarsnijder en Barbier located in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The word “Schorem” means Scumbag.
I was amazed to learn there are no appointments at the shop, Gentlemen, you will have to sit and wait your turn. You might be wondering what if a superstar or billionaire came in would they let them cut to the front? But according to Bertus, “we never take appointments, not even if your the emperor of China, we think one of the main reasons guys go to a barbershop is to escape from their every day routine and chat with their peers.” The shop is also “woman-free” because they want Gentlemen to be themselves without having to change their attitudes, jokes or personalities…..
Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2014 Gentlemen's Avenue Editors Note: The complete article is featured on the double cover in The Avenue Men’s Magazine Winter 2014.
In the 4th century Sun Tzu wrote The Art Of War that detailed theories and strategies in warfare. The title of the book indicates that warfare is to be intellectual and calculating. Ironically the book is used in universities and CEO/leadership trainings to understand conflict and strife with the goal of overcoming adversaries.
The men’s grooming industry is in a major boom, $4.7 billion in 2009 U.S., and products are hitting the market at an alarming rate but water-based pomades in particular are making a deep impact. Many pomade companies have cordial relationships but I have observed their conflict and strife with scenarios that seem to be ripped right out of The Art Of War. Case in point, the cover shot for this article received some “concerned” feedback because certain pomades were stacked on top of others, as if, there was a hierarchy or supremacy. In truth, the pomade stack is indicative 
of the products existence, i.e. Layrite was first and that is why they are on the bottom, not because they are inferior. I have heard stories of conflict due to using the same manufacturers and company espionage that will not be indulged.
Before I delve into the subject of pomade a historical examination is necessary. Hair products can be traced back to 3,500 years ago when Egyptians were using a fat based product to style their hair. The word pomade dates back to the 1500’s with roots in French- pommade, Latin- pomatum. Both languages have the same etymological root of pom- fruit, apple, which was the basic or main ingredient but in modern terms, the word pomade denotes hair ointment. Pomades origin may be in fat based products and fruit but has evolved into a water-based booming industry……….
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