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Koh-I-Noor
Posted by Ken J R Hermes on
We partner with an exciting Italian brand, Koh-I-Noor, I wanted to take some time to write a bit about them, who they are, and what makes them great! This company was born more than 80 years ago in Bratislava - manufacturing toothbrushes with thermoplastic handles. They were in fact, the first to do so! In 1950 they were taken over by Carlo Scavini and moved to Tredate, Italy where the company is now located. This is where both design and production take place. They gained important knowledge that they would build upon to create such an amazing company. Throughout the years, the company grew in distribution and supplies. They offer more than toothbrushes; they offer some of the finest combs,...

Boar Bristle Brushes
Posted by Ken J R Hermes on
It seems that every beard care company has begun stocking Board Bristle Brushes, but why? Are there benefits or is this just the latest hipster craze? Boar Bristle Brushes actually date back to the 1800’s, but we wanted to find out why we now use them for our beards… Boar Bristle naturally conditions the hair as it is brushed, meaning that your beard is left healthier and untangled. Having a beard that is tangle free, will allow the blood to flow better in your face, which in turn results in better growth, and we all want a bigger beard! Not only do the brushes have a stiff bristle, meaning they can combat the untidiest of beards, they are also enriched...