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History: Merkur was founded in 1896 by Emil Hermes who wished to become a safety razor manufacturer. His preferred company name (Hermes) was already taken, so he got clever and used … read more

Some of the best information on shaving history and collecting can be found in books, however many went out of print years ago. We've worked to get them available once again and hope you enjoy thei … read more

History: Dreadnought was a battleship built for the Royal Navy that revolutionized naval power. Her entry into service in 1906 represented such an advance in naval te … read more

The Big Shave West 3 April 22nd  Free Admission Old Town Shaving Company Pasadena, CA We're proud to be attending the 3rd annual Big Shave West in sunny Pasadena, CA! Last year we capt … read more

History: Rockwell Razor History is a new addition to the wet-shaving world. Debuting on Kickstarter in September 2014, Gareth and Morgan have achieved success with their 6S safety razor sy … read more