Shaving Time

Shaving Time, a British benchmark in traditional wet shaving

Shaving Time is an online store based in the United Kingdom dedicated to selling products for traditional wet shaving and men's personal care. The company has been operating since 2014 and serves both the British market and international customers, with shipping to numerous countries and regions. Its catalogue is built around razors, blades, soaps, brushes, fragrances and grooming accessories, with a selection that combines classic brands and contemporary artisan labels.

Razor and blade catalogue

The shaving section includes double edge razors, single edge razors, straight razors and shavettes, as well as handles and heads sold separately. Among the blades, double edge and single edge refills are offered. The catalogue features specific models such as the Henson Mild AL13 V2 razor in Aircraft, Steel Blue and Jet Black finishes, and Astra Superior Platinum blades in packs of five.

Soaps, creams and brushes

The lathering section brings together shaving soaps, creams, shaving soap sticks and vegan formulas. Brushes are divided into three types according to the hair: badger, boar and synthetic. The store also sells shaving bowls, brush and razor stands, travel wash bags and razor and brush cases.

Fragrances, beard and skincare

The fragrance section includes aftershave, eau de toilette and pre and post shave products, such as balms. For beard and moustache care, oils, beard washes, balms, moustache waxes and brushes are offered. The grooming and skincare section includes hair care, pomades, soap bars, deodorants, body lotions, moisturisers, combs, brushes and toothpaste.

Brands represented

Shaving Time states that it works with more than 90 international brands. Among the labels featured in its catalogue are The Goodfellas' Smile, Taylor of Old Bond Street, Edwin Jagger, Merkur Solingen, RazoRock, Proraso, Stirling Soap Co, Kent Brushes, Dovo, Plisson 1808, Rockwell, Parker Safety Razor, Supply, Leaf, Speick, Cella Milano, La Toja, Mondial, Extro Cosmesi, Wholly Kaw, Ariana and Evans, Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements, Captain Fawcett, Murphy & McNeil, Master Soap Creations, Moon Soap Co, Nordic Shaving Company, Tatara Razors, Henson Razor Co, Fine Accoutrements, Epsilon, Osma Tradition, Abbate Y La Mantia, Tcheon Fung Sing, Mastro Miche, Hans Baier, Nomad Theory, BBS Soap, OliWorks, Flagship Pomade Co, Dapper Dan, Ace High Co, Grave Before Shave, Hendrix Classics & Co, Men Rock, The Bluebeards Revenge, Dreadnought, Noxzema, Lea, Arko, Dick Johnson's, Hill & Drew, Sweyn Forkbeard, Beard Care Club, Wet Shaving Products, Thunderbird, Popeye Shave Company, Shaving Shack and The 'Based on' collection.

Shipping, currencies and customer service

The store advertises shipping across the UK for £3.99 and free returns within the country. The site allows users to select country or region and currency, with options including pound sterling, euro, Canadian dollar, Singapore dollar and US dollar, among others. The company maintains a news section, blog and how-to guides, as well as a gift card programme. It has age verification in accordance with the UK Offensive Weapons Act 2019.

Customer reviews

The site collects 246 user reviews. Published comments praise the service received, the packaging of orders and the quality of specific products, such as razors, brushes and soaps from brands like Stirling or Goodfellas' Smile. Some reviews mention the continuity of service after the company changed ownership.