The Gentlemans Groom Room, Buy gentlemens traditional shaving and grooming products. Stockist of Geo F Trumper, Taylor of Old Bond St, Floris, , Dovo, GB Kent, Proraso, and Jack Black.

Shaving Technique

  1. Hot Water

    The first essentials to a perfect shave are water and warmth. When hair absorbs hot water it becomes softer and easier to cut and with warmth the skin and facial muscles become relaxed, making shaving so much easier - thus the best time to shave is after a bath or shower. This effect can also be achieved by soaking a folded flannel or small towel in hot water and wrapping it around the face for thirty seconds or more.

  2. Preparing the Face

    Those who desire a particularly smooth shave, (or who have sensitive skin) might wish to apply a glycerine-based Skin Food or Pre-Shave Oil this protects the skin and helps the razor to glide smoothly across the face. Massaging the pre-shave oil against the growth of the beard also helps to lift the beard in readiness for the lather.

  3. The Lather

    Shaving cream may be rubbed into the beard with the fingers, but the best results are obtained when using a good quality badger shaving brush. When using cream, place a modest amount in the palm of one hand, dip the brush into hot water and using a circular motion in the palm, build up a rich creamy lather on the brush, if using a pot of shaving cream a good tip is to use the lid to build the lather. Wet the face, and again with circular and painting motions apply the lather to the beard, allowing the brush to lift the beard, making the hairs stand proud. The brush may be dipped lightly into hot water if more moisture is required in the lather. If using shaving soap, dip the brush in hot water and use a similar circular motion on the soap to create a rich lather.

  4. The Shave

    Using a good blade that has been warmed in the sink or under hot running water, shave the face in the direction of the beard growth, rinsing the blade in hot water frequently. Never shave 'against the grain' of the beard, in awkward areas such as the chin and under the nose the blade can be moved sideways across the growth - but never against as this pulls the skin in the wrong direction causing small cuts and 'grazing' to the skin and is the most common cause of 'razor burn', in-grown hairs and shaving rash. Rinse the face thoroughly with cool water and pat dry with a soft towel.

  5. Caring for the Skin

    A good wet shave exfoliates and cleanses the skin, leaving smooth new skin and a healthy clean appearance. Newly exfoliated skin needs to be protected from the elements, so for healthy skin it is important that men use an after-shaving Moisturiser, Balm or Skin Food. Products containing alcohol should not be applied to the skin directly after shaving as this may inflame the skin and cause dryness. For best results cologne and other fragrances should be applied to the 'hot spots' behind the earlobes and on the sides of the neck.
 

Testimonials

"Hi I have bought several items from your shop in the past, my recent purchase of an open razor is without doubt my best shaving product I have ever bought. I would like to thank you for your help and advice and will most definitely be visiting your shop again and will be recommending your shop and services to others, great range of products and always a very helpful service, although I don't stay locally always well worth a visit."

Regards Brian L

"Ian thanks for fitting Mick in the other day. I mentioned that he had previously had a shave at some outfit in London. You'll be pleased to know that he preferred Thursday's at the GGR! I have told him to tell all his colleagues in Canary Wharf about you and the web site. If you start getting a lot of expensive orders to be delivered in the London area I want commission!

Last night as he was packing, I suddenly realised that taking a bottle of liquid and 10 razor blades as hand luggage on a London bound flight may not be such a good idea. I have boxed them up and am shipping them down today. He was very disappointed that he wouldn't be having his first shave with his new kit until Saturday.

Thanks again from another satisfied customer."

Regards Alan

"Hello Ian. In another testimonial my pal Alan B mentioned me by name and how the products I bought from you followed me down to London by post to avoid my being arrested as a potential hijacker on the flight down. Well, they arrived safely and I've enjoyed them very much indeed. Thanks for the shave, the advice and a fine morning. I have told several of my more discerning colleagues about the GGR so, you never know, perhaps you'll need to open a London branch! Many thanks once again - I shall be sure to book a return visit the next time I come up to Fife."

Mick

Purchased the Merkur 43c from yourselves about 2 months ago now and what a revelation ,helpful advice from yourself and really enjoy shaving again with a fantastic range of products

Regards

CM.

Hi Ian

I received my order the other day and have to say I am delighted with my purchases. Thank you very much for forwarding on the 200ml skinfood instead of the 100ml, that was very kind of you. My friend and I have just started straight razor shaving and are experimenting with a number of different soaps and creams etc. I was pleased to find there was somewhere in Scotland who stock a great selection of the well known brands. We're both just outside Glasgow, but I'm sure we'll take a trip up to Dundee at some point see the shop, and no doubt, have ourselves a shave while we are there! In the meantime, I look forward to ordering from you again in the future.

All the very best and thanks again

Barrie

Just to let you know order 268 arrived yesterday. Very carefully packed, very happy with everything. Many thanks.

I have also gone to https://www.mywot.com/ and given your business the highest possible rating over:

Trustworthiness, Vendor reliability, Privacy, Child safety.

Your service is very good altogether.

Kind regards

Konstantinos

Hello Ian,

My Order #305 has arrived in Moscow.

Everything is perfect!

Many thanks and all the best,

Valery

Popped into the shop in December when out shopping with my daughter. After a chat you sorted me out with the TOBS Jermyn Street pre-shave, cream and aftershave. Finally I can shave without my face complaining. Thank you for taking the time to listen, and for providing such great advice.

CG

Hi Ian,

I bought the Geo F. Trumper Sandalwood Cologne and Deodorant in your shop today and I have to say that they are superb. Once the air hit the Sandalwood that I tested, it really improved and it does last a long time and, like you said, a little goes a long way.
Your shop is a gem and is a major credit to Dundee.

Levi

Dear Ian,

It was nice to meet you in your shop earlier this week and fascinating to see the range of products that you stock. I just wish I could have bought more than I did! I had a great shave with the Sweet Gale this morning - very nice indeed (my wife likes the fragrance too, which is something!). The alum block and the Trumpers extract of limes skin food made all the difference to the comfort of the shave afterwards too.

Joe J

Hi Ian,

Had a fantastic time looking around your shop for the first time, yesterday. There's nothing like this in Aberdeen, so now I've got the perfect excuse to justify the odd trip here and there down the road!!

Best Wishes,
Neil B

Hello Ian,

Visited your shop for the first time on Saturday, what a quaint little shop, loved the tinkle of the old style bell on entering the shop, a real Aladdin's Cave to wet shaving. Thank you for your help and advice your product knowledge is second to none. Will be visiting again very soon.

Regards William M, Edinburgh

Thanks Ian,

Postie turned up with the goods

Tip-top, can't believe I've waited 41 years for a proper shave

Thanks again

Jonathan

Great to have a reliable supplier with good international response to customer queries! Inspired me to write Leadership and the Art of Shaving

Thanks,
Tony Latimer, MCC
Master Executive Coach
Training Director , Asia Pacific Corporate Coach Institute
Singapore

Greetings from the US! I have your Mountain Yew soap and it is my favorite soap, it smells great and lathers a nice, thick, slick protective lather, first class! Your soap is really something to be proud of.

Jim Wolverton

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