Originally published in Potentials
magazine, April 2007 What to get the man who has everything? To judge by the scraping, buzzing soundtrack of most men's mornings, a shaving product may be your answer. Here are a few items that embrace the art of shaving. All companies listed offer volume discounts and negotiate special prices for corporate orders.
Red Envelope Shaving Accessories Combine Red Envelope's L'Occitane Shaving Kit, packed with cade enriched cream, balm and soap, with a Leather Excursion Case for men on the go. Customized engraving and debossing of logos is available.
L'Occitane Shaving Kit: $66;
www.redenvelope.comThe Art of Shaving Pamper frequent travelers with the Art of Shaving's Travel Kit, which includes a razor and the "four elements of the perfect shave": pre-shave oil, cream, brush, and after-shave balm. For those who shave by the book,
The Art of Shaving, written by the company's founders, explores the tools and techniques of the perfect shave.
Travel Kit: $200;
www.theartofshaving.comBraun Activator Self-Cleaning Razor Avoid the sting of razor burn (and travel bans) with an electric shaver. The Braun Activator Self-Cleaning Razor boasts a closer shave with less skin irritation.
$179.95;
www.sharperimage.comHommage Monaco and Madrid Razors For the space-deprived urban dweller, Hommage offers the Madrid Razor, the first ever upright razor. Alternatively, Hommage's Monaco shave set features a razor and brush in silver finish with weighted stand. Complete the gift with a humidor, with a hygrometer, for the perfect retirement gift or something exquisite for a valuable client. Customized engraving of logos available.
Madrid Razor: $225;
www.hommage.comMonaco Shave Set: $450;
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