Pre & Post-Shave Care
Essential pre-shave and aftershave products and techniques for optimal skin care.
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Hands-on product reviews
Original tests with photographs and notes from use.
Shaving creams & soaps
Taylor of Old Bond Street Review
A hands-on test of Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood shaving cream, with the original lather photos, shave results, and Tools of Men video.
C.O. Bigelow Premium Shave Cream Review
The original C.O. Bigelow Premium Shave Cream test, including hand and brush lathers, shave photos, and the accompanying review video.
Proraso Shaving Cream Review
The original Proraso green-label shaving cream review, with lather and shave photos, test conditions, and the accompanying Tools of Men video.
Chiseled Face Shave Soap Review
A hands-on review of Chiseled Face Ghost Town Barber shave soap, with lather photos, original shave observations, and the review video.
Cella Shaving Cream Review
A hands-on Cella shaving cream review with the original brush-lather demonstration, shave photos, and review video.
Body Shop Shaving Cream Review
The original Body Shop Maca Root & Aloe shaving cream test, with lather photos, shaving results, and the accompanying review video.
Before & after the shave
Proraso Pre-Shave Cream Review
An original Proraso pre-shave cream test with application photos, a safety-razor shave, and the Tools of Men video demonstration.
Taconic Shave Pre-Shave Oil Review
A hands-on Taconic Shave unscented pre-shave oil review, with application photos and notes on consistency, scent, and the shave.
Nivea Post Shave Balm Review
An original Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm review with packaging, consistency, and application photos from the test.