37 out of 37(100%)reviewers recommend this product.
Product Reviews
Overall rating
5/ 5
papajoe44
fromMonroeville, PA
Nostalgia and Confidence
PostedJune 30, 2014
When I was very young I used to watch my grandfather shave early on Saturday mornings. He was methodical, tracing the lines of his face with safety razor, while steam rose from the sink. He had a brush and a mug with soap on the bottom he would work into a rich lather. When he was finished he would declare himself presentable, and ready for the day. Then he would smile and chuckle under his breath and we would go read the paper. I had all but forgot this memory until recently.
To say I was skeptical of the kit would be an understatement. I'm not normally into luxury products, and make no mistake, this kit is definitely a luxury product. I read through the recommended process and scoffed, soften, oil, lather (with Badger hair?!), shave, rinse, balm. It seemed like I was taking a task I didn't really like to do and just lengthening it. Shaving was supposed to be quick. Shaving left your skin raised and irritated, but at least free of hair, only to repeat the battle a few days later. Shaving was so annoying that I frequently grew a beard just to avoid it.
The kit recommended shaving after a shower, so I followed the instructions. I started by letting the badger hair brush soak in hot water while I showered. When I was done the brush was soft and supple. The first time I used the oil I made a mistake, a little bit of this goes a long way. I rubbed the oil into my skin and started thinking about the lathering.
The cream also is a bit deceiving, I'm used to normal shave gel, which is thin, and does not create a rich lather. The cream in the art of shaving kit only requires a little dab to create a rich thick lather that seems to really spread well.
Finally it came to the shave. I currently use a Gillette pro fusion razor, and while it is a decent razor, I'm frequently left with a slight razor burn. After using the oil, the cream I started shaving. The first thing I noticed was the glide. The razors blades flew across my face, no irritation, no bumps! I continued to shave and found the experience for the first time not just less burdensome, but enjoyable!
When I had finally removed most of the cream, I remembered something else the kit had recommended, try shaving against the grain. This seemed unreasonable before I started so I had dismissed it, but I gave it a try and lo and behold no scratches! No burn!
I washed my face and applied the unscented balm. I looked in the mirror and noticed two things. My skin looked healthy, not bumpy. And I felt more confident. I caught myself thinking of my Pap who I had not thought of in years, and remember the rare smile after he shaved.
Thats when it hit me. There was something lost between his generation and mine, when shaving was turned from a ritual into a task to be completed as quick as possible. If shaving gel is fast food, then this kit is a 4 star meal.
I'm converted. I look forward to shaving now, I'm going to try a safety razor next. I will be purchasing these kits as presents for male friends, and hope that they can find as much joy in them as I did.
Written by a customer while visiting Theartofshaving.com
Overall rating
4/ 5
HarveyTwoFace
fromAlbany, NY
ART OF SHAVING KIT, SIMPLE AND SEXY SKIN!
PostedJune 30, 2014
This kit is awesome. It left my face smooth and after shave bump free! The only thing I would like is if the awesome lather brush didn't have a smell once it was wet. Maybe if there was a nice scent in the shave cream, you wouldn't notice the brush so much. Otherwise, this would make a fab gift for any guy! Especially ones that don't like shaving often due to skin irritation. I was finding myself making up reasons to lather up and shave, even when there was barely any stubble.
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Overall rating
5/ 5
fergie242
fromWest Palm Beach, FL
Nice Shaving kit
PostedJune 30, 2014
the skin under my chin usually gets irritated and bumpy, and everytime I shaved I was getting knicks and cuts. After using this set, I immediately noticed the difference. No more red, bumpy, irritated skin. Before using this, I was just using regular shaving cream and razor. The extra steps of softening and after shave makes a difference. I checked out other brands and the price for The Art of Shaving was pretty reasonable I will be definitely buying in the future. I recommend this for guys who also want to maintain soft skin.
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Overall rating
5/ 5
jpv027
fromAlexandria, VA
Great Shave System
PostedJune 30, 2014
The Art of Shaving full size kit offers a great shave. The kit is unscented but everything smells great and leaves no odor behind. The system gives a far better shave experience than typical shave creams, gels, or soap. Before using this product I would wet shave using shave soap and a brush and this was a great improvement. My razor glides far easier than before and my skin feels softer and less irritated. I use a Merkur Futur razor with Shark blades.
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