Category: Shaving

In previous articles we’ve spoken about the old-timey safety razor our grandfathers used (and is making a comeback).  We’ve also highlighted things like pre-shave oil that can make the shaving experience a treat instead of a chore.  In fact, applying that oil is a key part of our signature shave services, which, if you haven’t […]

Over the last two decades, men have been subjected to a series of (often unnecessary) “upgrades” in cartridge shaving.  Two blades became three, three became five, and so on.  Despite the fact that men have been shaving for thousands of years, these cartridge systems do not necessarily represent an improvement and some of the newest […]

Picture your favorite shaving cream. Now picture your least favorite squeaking door hinge. Finally, picture what would happen if you tried to lubricate the latter using the former. It shouldn’t take a mechanic to recognize the superiority of oil over cream in this case—nor should it take one to recognize the parallels between this and […]

So, here’s the deal.  You are not the newest British royal, who will no doubt be subject to a life of pampering and having your beautiful alabaster skin shaved for you by someone called a “valet” that spent twenty years learning how to do it properly.  However, neither are you a pirate, allowed total disregard […]

Hey Gents, does it seem like your products aren’t lasting as long these days? Well, if you are users of these five men’s grooming products, we may know why. It turns out women have caught on to the awesomeness of The Gents Place’s products and are using them up before you men have a chance. […]

Manscaping is one of the most hotly debated topics in men’s grooming and fashion. In the past bodybuilders and models represented a small group of manscapers. Now, however, your average Joe is considering the all important question: to scape or not to scape? Manscaping is the modern term for the removal of body hair on […]