HELENA FINCH
From a background working with wood and using leather strops to finish and maintain the sharpness of our bladed tools, we discovered that with the application of water, vegetable tanned leather was really effective at realigning and polishing the blades on modern cartridge razors. We found this saved a small fortune on expensive replacement blades and made shaving a much smoother and more pleasurable experience.
Armed with this information, we developed a small handheld strop in 2018, called it the ‘Razor Honing Pad‘ and started selling them through our own website, independent retailers and artisan markets. We expanded our range to include razor strops such as hanging strops or belt strops for straight razors, paddle strops for knives and straight razors, bench strops for carpentry tools such as chisels or plane irons and kitchen knives.
We added a range of associated shaving products – safety razors, shaving soaps, shaving bowls/dishes and shaving brushes some of which we make ourselves and others which are curated from renowned makers.
We have developed a range of Beard Care products with a blend of Argan Oil, Sweet Almond Oil and Jojoba Oil and are proud to introduce our Nourishing Beard Oil, Beard Balm and Moustache Wax. We have also developed a vegan shaving soap from GM free Soy wax and Coconut oil and a Tallow shaving soap, both enriched with out blend of Argan, Almond and Jojoba oils.
Our latest creation is a fragrance made with Sandalwood Mysore and Oud – this is available as an Eau De Parfum and within our Beard Oil, Beard Balm and Tallow Shaving Soap.
We sell all of this online and in person at select artisan markets, County shows and Christmas markets. See our EVENTS page for a list of this years shows.
We are delighted to introduce our own palm and tallow free all natural shaving soap. It is unscented and produces a light, rich lather which provides excellent cushioning and glide and because 30% of the soap is made with the conditioning oils of Olive and Shea Butter and the super-conditioning oils of Argan, Almond and Jojoba, it is naturally conditioning for the skin and suitable for the majority of skin types.
Our own safety razor comprising a heavy duty stainless steel knurled handle and the excellent MÜHLE R89 closed comb head. This is a three part razor and the cap and guard/mount unscrew from the handle to allow for easy insertion of the blade and cleaning of parts. Provides a medium close shave. Pair with one of Razor Honing Pads to extend the life of your blades
Unlock the secret to a soft, well-groomed beard and radiant skin with our premium nourishing and conditioning beard oil. Expertly crafted from pure Moroccan Argan Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, and Jojoba Oil, this golden elixir is designed to nourish and enhance your beard and skin.
Our Luxurious Beard Elixir is suitable for all beard types, from the novice beard-grower to the seasoned beard aficionado. Whether you have a short stubble or a full, luscious beard, our beard oil is designed to keep your facial hair in top shape while nurturing the skin beneath.
It’s a universal truth: all blades lose their edge and become deformed over time. Our Razor Honing Pads are here to change the game, offering a simple yet highly effective solution to extend the life of your handheld razors – disposable, cartridge, and safety alike.
Handmade in the UK using vegetable-tanned leather, our Razor Honing Pads are thoughtfully designed for optimal performance and eco-friendliness. Choose from two sustainably sourced wooden bases – BAMBOO and HARDWOOD – each reflecting a unique blend of raw materials, processing and production costs.
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