Get the ultimate Movember ‘Shave Off’ with The Bluebeards Revenge
After a month of growing a tache and most importantly raising awareness and funds for men’s health (specifically prostate and testicular cancer), Movember is drawing to a close, seeing the army of ‘Mo Bros’ approach the big ‘shave off.’
The Bluebeards Revenge offers the complete grooming range
Men have spent the month perfecting their chosen style of mo, but this week will see girlfriends and wife’s rejoice across the world as the big shave off looms.
Many men will probably be disappointed to see their trusty ‘tache’ go but The Bluebeards Revenge has the perfect tools to give any man the closet shave of the year so far…
We like to reduce getting a great shave into three easy steps: Prepare, Shave, Protect.
Prepare your face for shaving by taking a shower beforehand and use a good face wash or scrub. Also once you step out of the shower apply The Bluebeards Revenge pre-shave oil.
Shave your face by using a good balanced razor like the ‘Scimitar’, a sharp blade, and The Bluebeards Revenge shaving cream applied with a one of our luxury shaving brushes.
Shave in three passes going with, across, and against the grain for a close smooth shave. Remember we are just reducing the beard, not trying to remove it, so just let the razor glide across your face, don’t bear down or put any pressure on it.
Protect by rinsing your face first in warm water then cold water. Afterwards apply The Bluebeards Revenge aftershave balm to help protect and keep your skin smooth and hydrated.
Learn to shave like a real man with the Bluebeards Revenge
Bluebeards Revenge finally produces a ‘how to shave’ video for real men
Sick and tired of that never-ending shaving rash? Fed up to the back teeth with in-growing hairs and razor burn? Searched everywhere and still can’t find a shaving video that actually helps?
The video stars master barber Andy Dunn
Well finally there is now a “how to shave” video that is actually designed for real men, manly men that have suffered for eternity from common and painful shaving irritations like razor bumps and burn.
Produced by Adelia TV, it stars Andy Dunn, master barber at Tom, Dick and Harrys in Axminster, Devon.
”Andy is what we like to call a ‘real man’; he’s a retained fire fighter, a qualified barber and drives a Harley Davidson,” said Nick Gibbens, from The Bluebeards Revenge – the company behind the video.
“He is certainly someone who recognises the manliest of shaves.”
According to Andy, the perfect shave can be boiled down into four key areas – Prepare, Lather, Shave and Protect.
Prepare:
Use plenty of warm water to soften the bristles and open the pores
Apply the Bluebeards Revenge Pre Shave Oil
Get a feel for the direction in which your hair grows
Lather:
Apply using your fingers or a shaving brush
A shaving brush gives you the best possible lather
A brush lifts your bristles and gently exfoliates the skin
Shave:
Always use a sharp razor blade and use short strokes
Don’t press to hard – Let the weight of the razor do the cutting
Rinse the razor often
Only go against the grain when you have experience
Find the best combination of passes
Protect:
Rince you face with cool water to close the pores
Pat your face dry with a towel
Apply the Bluebeards Revenge Post Shave Balm
So put aside six minutes of you’re time and watch the Bluebeards’ ultimate step-by-step video guide to achieving the perfect shave.
You can also visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ne9_Npe8Tgs
Top tips for maintaining your Bluebeards shaving brush
Here we provide some tips for giving your Bluebeards Revenge shaving brush the best care so you can use it for years to come.
The Bluebeards Revenge 'Corsair' Super Badger Shaving Brush
It’s Hair:
Your Bluebeards Revenge brush will either be made of boar bristle, synthetic bristle, super badger hair or pure badger shaving hair. These are all hair products so treat it as your own! Wash your brush with a good shampoo and conditioner to keep the hair soft and residue free. If your brush has developed a soap residue, soak it in a 10:1 vinegar solution for a few minutes and then wash as above.
Be Gentle:
When loading your brush with soap or building your lather with cream go easy. The core of the brush is where the magic happens and mashing down with your brush can twist and break the core hairs and over time cause hair loss and a dimpled effect in the center of the brush.
High and Dry:
When you are done using your brush shake it hard a few times to remove all the water and hang upside down in a stand to dry. If you don’t have a stand dry the brush thoroughly on a towel.
Using these tips should extend the life of your Bluebeards Revenge shaving brush and give you many comfortable and close shaves for years to come!
Top tips for creating the perfect shaving cream lather
One of the most popular wet shaving items is shaving cream. Long a standard of lather making material it is good for the face creating a smooth, slick shave. However, it sometimes can be tricky to lather even the best shaving creams. Here we hope to give you an easy method that will consistently give you thick, creamy lather from your Bluebeards Revenge shaving cream.
First gather the materials together; we recommend getting a Bluebeards Revenge badger hair shaving brush, shaving cream, and a sturdy bowl like the Bluebeards Revenge Porcelain Shaving Bowl to whip up the lather in. While showering soak the brush and bowl in warm water. This will help get the bowl hot and prepare the brush for creating lather.
¨ Once ready take about an almond size dollop of Bluebeards shaving cream and drop it into the empty warm bowl.
¨ Remove the Bluebeards brush from the warm water and gently shake the excess water out of the brush.
¨ Swirl the brush into the Bluebeards Revenge cream to start the lather. At this point it will be too thick and cling to the bowl.
¨ Add to the bowl a few drops of water and swirl again. Also use some pumping stokes to help distribute the cream into the core of the brush, where the mixing “magic” happens.
¨ Continue to add a few drops of water every few seconds until lots of lather appears.
¨ When ready, the cream will look like whipped cream or beaten egg whites, creating soft peaks.
There you have it! It may take a couple of times practicing this method to not overshoot the amount of water, making the lather thin and runny. However, we are confident by using this method you will be able to generate lots of lather in no time!
How wet shaving with the Bluebeards Revenge can help to reduce acne
Acne is a common part of growing up, affecting around 96 percent of teenagers, while for many men this skin condition also continues into adulthood. For those who are severely affected, it is unlikely that anything other than medication will be of use in treating acne, but wet shaving with The Bluebeards Revenge can still provide a great way of maintaining healthy skin.
Wet shaving can help to reduce acne (if carried out correctly)
If you manage your skin properly it is only natural that your face will start to look and feel fresh and healthy. The formation of acne, which is the result of blockages in follicles, can be made much worse when skin is left oily and clogged with dead skin cells.
The best way to combat this is to take a more careful approach to wet shaving and develop consistent shaving habits. By taking your time when shaving, by allowing the experience to be more of a pleasure than a chore, you will soon notice the effects of clear and great looking skin.
Another cause of acne on the facial area is razor burn, which can be unsightly in its own right. However, you can help to prevent razor burn as well as acne by shaving every day with The Bluebeards Revenge and in the right way. This will mean that your skin (and facial hair) is much easier to maintain.
So, be sure to leave enough time each day to shave, especially after a shower when the skin is less sensitive. You can do this by getting into good habits using hot water and steam to soften the hairs and by massaging lather onto the face. If you have particularly sensitive skin, this will provide it with the moisture it needs and in doing so, helping to reduce and keep away acne.
Why use a Bluebeards shavette instead of an open razor?
The Bluebeards Revenge shavette is a razor that is similar to a straight or cutthroat razor, with the main difference relating to the fact that its blades can be changed.
If you are wondering whether you should consider one above a typical open razor, then check out the points below.
The Bluebeards Revenge 'Cut-Throat' Shavette
The Bluebeards Revenge shavette is a distinctive and stylish razor that is proving to be very popular at this moment in time. The key reason for this is that as the blade does not need to be frequently stropped or sharpened, it can save time for those who are in a hurry, but still want to experience the luxury of a wet shave. Therefore, the preparation time for the shave is greatly reduced when using a shavette.
As with a safety razor, the Bluebeards shavette can be fitted with disposable blades, which slide into place and can be changed from time to time. This gives the user a greater flexibility to replace the blades when required, yet still be able to enjoy the closeness of a shave you can only get by using a straight razor.
The Bluebeards shavette is very affordable and standard double edged razor blades are not all that expensive. These products are great when travelling as you won’t need to take the other shaving equipment such as a strop or hone with you.
So, you may be wondering after hearing about these advantages why anyone would use anything else. Well, the blades can still be very sharp and so they are usually recommended for more experienced (and patient) wet shavers. If you make any errors with this lighter razor you can easily cut yourself, so with a steep learning curve extra care is needed when using a shavette.
In the end it is up to you to decide if the Bluebeards Shavette is for you or not. Many people still prefer the extra comfort a straight razor gives you, and don’t mind taking the time to prepare a razor for shaving. For these shavers, there is no substitute for the real thing. Other people prefer to keep both to hand, so there is always a spare razor ready to use. Whatever your view on this, there is no denying that shavettes are an excellent quick alternative to an open razor.
Shaving still top men’s grooming concern
Nearly half of men (45%) said their biggest grooming concern is knowing how to shave properly, closely followed by knowing how to style their hair, according to new research conducted by QVC.
The survey also found that men spend an average of 18 minutes a day on personal grooming. This equates to just under 3 days a year and a massive 5,105 hours over a lifetime.
More than half (54%) of British men admitted that their partners were the main reason they made an effort with their appearance, because they felt pressure to keep up with them in the grooming stakes.
However, only 28% said they compete with male friends about who takes better care of their appearance.
Some 38% said they are unsure how to take care of their appearance properly and 56% said they would be too embarrassed to ask an expert for tips.
45% of men claim their biggest concern was not knowing how to shave properly
Welsh men were most conscious of looking good for their ladies with 71% saying they make an effort for their other halves. Men from the West Midlands spend the least time on their appearance – less than ten minutes a day on average.
Men from the East Midlands are most self-conscious when it comes to grooming with 67% saying they would be too embarrassed to ask for grooming tips.
David Beckham was voted as the person most men aspire to look like with 23% of the vote. He was followed by actors Daniel Craig and Colin Firth, who received 12% each. Hugh Grant, Jude Law and Will Young also made the top ten.
The Bluebeards Revenge was not surprised by these findings and has vowed to make the man more knowledgeable, we believe a shave should be a treat and not a chore and endeavours to rectify this misdemeanour.
Giving yourself a perfect wet shave may sound like an easy thing to do, but many men find it difficult, despite all the high-tech razors and shaving creams available to them. Many men end up with nicks, cuts, and razor burn.
We like to boil down the best way to get the perfect shave to three ideal steps: Prepare. Shave. Protect.
Traditional Barber Shave
Prepare: take a shower, then wash with a mild face wash or scrub; preferably one for men or for your skin type.
Shave: lather up using a good quality shaving cream such as The Bluebeards Revenge, or another fine shaving cream preferably with a brush. A good quality razor with good sharp blade, whether a safety razor or cartridge razor, is ideal to shave with. Shave first in the direction of hair growth, then across, then against.
Protect: rinse all the remaining cream off the face, then rinse with cold water, closing the pores. Then apply a good quality post-shave balm, skin food, or toner to refresh and hydrate the skin. Next apply a thin coat of talcum powder to the shirt line area.
Following these steps should help you have a comfortable shave that will keep you looking smooth.
Top shaving & grooming tips for ‘Real Men’
Check out Mantic's Youtube videos for top tips on getting that close shave
The ideal shave can be boiled down to three simple steps: Prepare. Shave. Protect.
To Prepare: take a shower, then wash with a mild face wash or scrub; preferably one for men or for your skin type.
To Shave: lather up using a good quality shaving cream such as The Bluebeards Revenge, or another fine shaving cream preferably with a brush. A good quality razor with good sharp blade, whether a safety razor or cartridge razor, is ideal to shave with. Shave first in the direction of hair growth, then across, then against.
To Protect: rinse all the remaining cream off the face, then rinse with cold water, closing the pores. Then apply a good quality post-shave balm, skin food, or toner to refresh and hydrate the skin.
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