1805 journal

  It’s usually the final flourish of a man’s morning grooming routine: that swift application of your hair product before you head out to face the day. And all too often, it can be something of an afterthought - a cursory tussle to ensure everything is neatly in place before dashing for the front...

Master Barber, Michael Symeon, gives his tips on how to shave with finesse.   When it comes to morning ablutions, a traditional shaving set with the full accoutrement, luxuriant lathers and healing creams is the grooming equivalent of starting your day with brewed coffee, smoked salmon and eggs b...

Valentine’s Day first became associated with romantic love within the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century, when the tradition of courtly love flourished. Traditionally, Valentine’s Day is a celebration for the ladies. However, by the 18th century, it had grown into an occasion in which...

As we head into 2020 proper, and in fact a whole new decade, one feels a whole new energy regarding resolutions, plans and, dare we say it, one’s approach to personal style. Because what might have suited you in the previous decade should perhaps be re-evaluated as we steer into a new one. And in...

You’d be forgiven for feeling defeated by this point; the glut of festivities, late nights and inclement weather can leave the most party-ready of us rather broken. And that shows on our faces; skin can be dry from winter’s chill or blotchy from the excesses of the night before and the circles un...

Colognes aren’t just for gifting at this time of the year, they are for a man to enjoy and to make himself feel good. Because, like that perfectly stirred martini or the pair of cufflinks that add flourish to an evening shirt, scents are the final touch, particularly when winter calls for dress-u...