Here’s the shortlist of Christmas presents for him from the Valet London Xmas gifts that will be accepted with open arms and which will be hard to get your hands on anywhere else!

The Merkur Futur – £74.95

A futuristic double-edge safety razor, given the name ‘Futur’ – without the E of course! A German branded razor from Solingen. Only the very best and considered by most to be the Mercedes of all razors.

This heavyweight safety razor, with six grades, is extremely sought-after with a production line that is struggling to keep up with the demand. We are proud to be able to offer it here at the Valet London. It comes in a gift box as shown with 10 Merkur super platinum blades.

The Coates gift set – £36.00

This shaving gift set comes presented in a smart, white, branded gift box, making this an ideal Christmas gift for wet shaving enthusiasts. Coates was established in 1847 and has been used by the gentry for over a century. The much-loved Coate’s shaving cream is made in England with no parabens, artificial colourants or fragrances. Coates stopped production a few years back but, in 2010, production recommenced under new ownership.

A 165 ml pot of Coates Shaving Cream should provide around 100 great shaves, as it only needs to be used sparingly with a shaving brush, to produce copious lather. Included in this luxury shaving gift set is an attractive Simpsons Beaufort B1 pure badger shaving brush. The brush is loaded with pure badger hair and has a hand lathe-turned handle.

The Valet Fully Loaded Hamper – £145.00

A sumptuously loaded hamper full of classic, high quality grooming products that can only be fully appreciated by the true connoisseur – one who enjoys taking the time to satisfy his essential needs. This consignment of grooming products has been carefully selected by the Valet London for their quality, unique branding and exclusivity. It’s stunning in Black!

Typically, these male grooming products are only available at certain bespoke retailers in the West End and hence we are proud to be one of the few exclusive stockists outside of the West End of London. The Fully Loaded for Christmas shaving hamper is a limited edition concept prepared by the Valet London.

The Simpsons Polo Best Badger Shaving Brush – £108.00

Built for connoisseurs of shaving. The Polo is great brush produced by the renowned brush-makers Simpsons. The handle has a great shape of the right size which really helps to whip up a decent lather. Handmade in England, it is densely filled with best badger hair and, of course, a perfect knot.

Established in 1919 Simpson & Co. continue to make the world’s finest handmade shaving brushes using techniques that have not changed since the firm was founded. Comes boxed and wrapped.

Order Now

All products shown are available for purchase through The Valet London in store now. Call 020 8656 9222 to place your order before Christmas 2015.

A simple yet perfect gift for any occasion

For a simple, yet effective gift, we have a selection of gift vouchers available in store that come sealed and accompanied by their very own, personalised gift letter.

Call into our store or simply order over the telephone on 020 8656 9222 with a debit or credit card and we’ll mail them out to you straight away. Our gift letters provide full details of the service that has been gifted, a personal message from the sender together with specific information about how the recipient can book their appointment.

Merry Christmas Dad, with all our love from Stephanie & the girls!

Ordering your Valet London Gift vouchers

Whilst we do not currently have an online facility to purchase vouchers, the process is relatively straight forward. Simply call us on 020 8656 9222 and ask to purchase a gift voucher. Our sales advisor will require your full name and mailing address, a contact telephone number, along with your 16 digit credit card number.

You will then be asked the type of voucher required and we’ll confirm the payment amount. The payment is processed there and then whilst you are on the telephone. You are then asked to provide your personal gift message for the gift letter.

We offer our store vouchers in denominations of £10.00, £20.00 & £25.00 which can be redeemed against all in store products and treatments.

See our full range of treatments here.

Valet London gift vouchers

The gift letter & voucher is placed in a black Valet envelope and sealed shut. This envelope is then placed into a further mailing envelope along with our store menu and your card transaction & purchase receipt, which is then mailed to the address provided, so that when this is received your end, you can simply hand the black Valet envelope and menu to the person you are gifting. Vouchers ordered before 3pm will be posted the same day by Royal mail 1st class post. Orders taken after this time will be posted out the next working day before 5pm. If you prefer we can mail the same directly to the recipients address on request.

Signature Treatment Vouchers – simple yet memorable

Alternatively, treat your loved one or friend to one of our Signature treatment packages and give them a true flavour of what the Valet is all about. A memorable, traditional Barber shop experience by means of a voucher.

Valet Signature treatments include a wash, cut and style and our classic hot towel shave – a unique formula of lemon scented sauna-baked hot towels, hot lathers of pre and post-shave Proraso shaving creams and a quality balm and cologne to round off the treatment. Deluxe versions carry two additional hot towels and includes two applications of Geranium gel massaged into the face for a real soothing cleanse after the shave.

Signature Vouchers start at £38.50. The Californian Hot Towel is available at £53.50 and includes a complementary Chivas Regal.

The Californian Treatment

For the ultimate treat, indulge them in our Californian Signature. This includes an Esquire wash cut and style, our classic hot towel shave, followed by a full deep facial cleanse – incorporating plenty of steam, a cleanser, a walnut & almond scrub, a light clay mask, a herbal toner and an oil free moisturiser (All by Baxter of California) The process carries a total of five hot towels and plenty of steam to the face and to finish off with style – a splash of Agua Barberia.

Go on – give him the Californian treatment he deserves and gift him a treatment voucher – Call our sales line on 020 8656 9222 to order your male grooming gift voucher now. Call before 3pm to place your order for a next day delivery.

Deluxe Hot Towel Shave for £28.50 + £2.20 postage

Californian Hot Towel for £53.50 + £2.20 postage

Valet Signature Classic for £38.50 + £2.20 postage

Valet Deluxe Signature for £48.50 + £2.20 postage

Californian Signature for £85.00 + £2.20 postage

Our Barbershop takes on a truly ‘old school’ atmosphere during the Christmas weeks, so don’t miss out on enjoying some traditional quality time at the Valet London Barbershop.

What better excuse to avoid being dragged into town for that last-minute Christmas shop, just simply inform your spouse that you’re booked in at the Valet

In an effort to ensure all our regular customers are guaranteed an appointment before Christmas, we urge you to book your appointment now for final two weeks leading up to Christmas.

Christmas opening hours 2015

In order to accommodate as many clients as possible, we are extending our opening times in the weeks leading up to Christmas and will be opening the last two Tuesday’s from Tuesday the 15th December, where we will be open 7 days a week to Christmas Eve. We will also be offering extended hours in the lead up to Christmas, and our published times are as follows;

Tuesday 15th: 9 am – 6 pm
Wednesday 16th: 10 am – 7 pm
Thursday 17th: 10 am – 8 pm
Friday 18th: 9 am – 7 pm

Saturday 19th: 8 am – 5 pm
Sunday 20th: 10 am – 5 pm

Monday 21st: 9 am – 7 pm
Tuesday 22nd: 10 am – 7 pm (Christmas Movie Day)

Wednesday 23rd: 9 am – 7 pm

Christmas Eve: 8 am – 4 pm
Christmas Day: Closed
Boxing Day: Closed

Sunday 27th: Closed

Monday 28th: Closed
Tuesday 29th: 10 am – 5 pm
Wednesday 30th: 9 am – 6 pm

New Years Eve: 8 am – 5 pm
Friday 1st: Closed

For 2016, we will re-open on Saturday 2nd January 2016 to operate the Barbershop at our usual opening times.

Keeping Christmas Traditional at the Valet!

Join us during Christmas week for some mince pies, Eggnog, Mulled Wine and the sounds of some old-time Dean Martin. What better way to wind down Christmas week with a Deluxe Hot Towel Treatment and a glass Advocaat, enjoying a mince pie before taking a truly fantastic hot towel shave or beard treatment in one of our traditional barbers’ chairs, whilst listening to Dino singing “Baby It’s Cold Outside!” Sheer bliss! There’s simply no other barbershop around that “Did it our way” at Christmas time!

Whilst we will do our utmost to accommodate walk-in appointments, we must advise you that our diary is already getting pretty full.

So please, if you haven’t already booked and you’re the type to require a last-minute tidy up before Christmas then don’t delay. Call the shop on 020 8656 9222 or simply book online here.

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas 2015, from all the team here at the Valet London

Join the Charlie Mortdecai look, as he crosses the globe in a race to recover a stolen painting, rumoured to contain the code to a lost bank account filled with Nazi gold. Armed with only his good looks and special charm, the debonair art dealer and part-time rogue has just a few things in his way – some angry Russians, the British Mi5, his impossibly leggy wife and an international terrorist. What could possibly go wrong?

The Mortdecai Experience

You can now book our one-off treatment – namely The Mortdecai Experience, exclusively at the Valet London during the month of June 2015. This treatment features a complete tache restyle, a traditional open razor, DELUXE wet shave (omitting the tache of course!), to include a geranium and camphor facial soak, which boasts loads of steam. Take up our promotional offer price of £45.00 and receive the official DVD of the movie, starring Johnny Depp, Gwyneth Paltrow and Ewan McGregor, totally free of charge (whilst stock lasts).

Quote ‘Charlie’s The Name‘ to receive the promotional bundle offer.

Book online now or call the Barbershop on 02086569222 to confirm an appointment.

So align your cravat, shine your shoes and get the valet to bring around the motor for the eccentric adventures of a modern day British gentleman. Mortdecai is available on Blu-Ray and DVD from June 8 2015 and on Digital HD from May 25 2015. The Valet London, where men matter most. Promotion available in conjunction with Lionsgate Entertainment.

Here’s the shortlist of Christmas presents for him from the Valet London Xmas gifts that will be accepted with open arms and which will be hard to get your hands on anywhere else!

The Merkur Vision – £89.95

Probably Merkur of Germany’s most remarkable contemporary razor on the market today. This razor falls in the heavyweight division and has been engineered with a grading system to allow the blade to be adjusted for a closer setting.

It has also been designed with a ‘butterfly wing’ opening action on the head, making it quick and easy to change blades, which is sometimes a little tricky when it comes to the safety razor. If this was a car it would be the S-Class of Mercedes Benz. It comes in a smart, tin gift box with 10 Merkur super platinum blades.

The Merkur Futur – £74.95

A futuristic double-edge safety razor, given the name ‘Futur’ – without the E of course! A German branded razor from Solingen. Only the very best and considered by most to be the Mercedes of all razors.

This heavyweight safety razor, with six grades, is extremely sought-after with a production line that is struggling to keep up with the demand. We are proud to be able to offer it here at the Valet London. It comes in a gift box as shown with 10 Merkur super platinum blades.

The Coates gift set – £36.00

This shaving gift set comes presented in a smart, white, branded gift box, making this an ideal Christmas gift for wet shaving enthusiasts. Coates was established in 1847 and has been used by the gentry for over a century. The much-loved Coate’s shaving cream is made in England with no parabens, artificial colourants or fragrances. Coates stopped production a few years back but, in 2010, production recommenced under new ownership.

A 165 ml pot of Coates Shaving Cream should provide around 100 great shaves, as it only needs to be used sparingly with a shaving brush, to produce copious lather. Included in this luxury shaving gift set is an attractive Simpsons Beaufort B1 pure badger shaving brush. The brush is loaded with pure badger hair and has a hand lathe-turned handle.

The Valet Fully Loaded Hamper – £145.00

A sumptuously loaded hamper full of classic, high quality grooming products that can only be fully appreciated by the true connoisseur – one who enjoys taking the time to satisfy his essential needs. This consignment of grooming products has been carefully selected by the Valet London for their quality, unique branding and exclusivity. It’s stunning in Black!

Typically, these male grooming products are only available at certain bespoke retailers in the West End and hence we are proud to be one of the few exclusive stockists outside of the West End of London. The Fully Loaded for Christmas shaving hamper is a limited edition concept prepared by the Valet London.

The Simpsons Polo Best Badger Shaving Brush – £108.00

Built for connoisseurs of shaving. The Polo is great brush produced by the renowned brush-makers Simpsons. The handle has a great shape of the right size which really helps to whip up a decent lather. Handmade in England, it is densely filled with best badger hair and, of course, a perfect knot.

Established in 1919 Simpson & Co. continue to make the world’s finest handmade shaving brushes using techniques that have not changed since the firm was founded. Comes boxed and wrapped.

Order Now

All products shown are available for purchase through The Valet London online store soon, but can be ordered in store now. Call 020 8656 9222 to place your order before Christmas.

A simple yet perfect gift for any occasion

For a simple, yet effective gift, we have a selection of gift vouchers available in store that come sealed and accompanied by their very own, personalised gift letter.

Call into our store or simply order over the telephone on 020 8656 9222 with a debit or credit card and we’ll mail them out to you straight away. Our gift letters provide full details of the service that has been gifted, a personal message from the sender together with specific information about how the recipient can book their appointment.

Merry Christmas Dad, with all our love from Stephanie & the girls!

Ordering your Valet Gift vouchers

Whilst we do not currently have an online facility to purchase vouchers, the process is relatively straight forward. Simply call us on 020 8656 9222 and ask to purchase a gift voucher. Our sales advisor will require your full name and mailing address, a contact telephone number, along with your 16 digit credit card number.

You will then be asked the type of voucher required and we’ll confirm the payment amount. The payment is processed there and then whilst you are on the telephone. You are then asked to provide your personal gift message for the gift letter.

We offer our store vouchers in denominations of £10.00, £20.00 & £25.00 which can be redeemed against all in store products and treatments.

See our full range of treatments here.

Valet London gift vouchers

The gift letter & voucher is placed in a black Valet envelope and sealed shut. This envelope is then placed into a further mailing envelope along with our store menu and your card transaction & purchase receipt, which is then mailed to the address provided, so that when this is received your end, you can simply hand the black Valet envelope and menu to the person you are gifting. Vouchers ordered before 3pm will be posted the same day by Royal mail 1st class post. Orders taken after this time will be posted out the next working day before 5pm. If you prefer we can mail the same directly to the recipients address on request.

Signature Treatment Vouchers – simple yet memorable

Alternatively, treat your loved one or friend to one of our Signature treatment packages and give them a true flavour of what the Valet is all about. A memorable, traditional Barber shop experience by means of a voucher.

Valet Signature treatments include a wash, cut and style and our classic hot towel shave – a unique formula of lemon scented sauna-baked hot towels, hot lathers of pre and post-shave Proraso shaving creams and a quality balm and cologne to round off the treatment. Deluxe versions carry two additional hot towels and includes two applications of Geranium gel massaged into the face for a real soothing cleanse after the shave.

Signature Vouchers start at £38.50. The Californian Hot Towel is available at £48.50 and includes a complementary Chivas Regal.

The Californian Treatment

For the ultimate treat, indulge them in our Californian Signature. This includes an Esquire wash cut and style, our classic hot towel shave, followed by a full deep facial cleanse – incorporating plenty of steam, a cleanser, a walnut & almond scrub, a light clay mask, a herbal toner and an oil free moisturiser (All by Baxter of California) The process carries a total of five hot towels and plenty of steam to the face and to finish off with style – a splash of Agua Barberia.

Go on – give him the Californian treatment he deserves and gift him a treatment voucher – Call our sales line on 020 8656 9222 to order your male grooming gift voucher now. Call before 3pm to place your order for a next day delivery.

Deluxe Hot Towel Shave for £28.50 + £2.20 postage

Californian Hot Towel for £48.50 + £2.20 postage

Valet Signature Classic for £38.50 + £2.20 postage

Valet Deluxe Signature for £48.50 + £2.20 postage

Californian Signature for £75.00 + £2.20 postage

Our Barbershop takes on a truly ‘old school’ atmosphere during Christmas week, so don’t miss out on enjoying some traditional, quality time at the Valet London Barber shop.

What better way to avoid being dragged into town for that last-minute Christmas shop!

In an effort to ensure all our regular customers are guaranteed an appointment before Christmas, we urge you to book your appointment now for the forthcoming weeks leading up to Christmas.

Christmas opening hours

In order to accommodate as many clients as possible, we are extending our opening times in the week leading up to Christmas from Monday the 15th December, where we will be open 7 days a week to Christmas Eve. We will also be offering extended hours on Sunday the 21st December. Our extended Christmas opening hours will be as follows;

Monday 15th: 9 am – 7 pm
Tuesday 16th: 9 am – 6 pm
Wednesday 17th: 10 am – 8 pm
Thursday 18th: 10 am – 8 pm
Friday 19th: 9 am – 7 pm

Saturday 20th: 8 am – 5 pm
Sunday 21st: 10 am – 5 pm

Monday 22nd: 9 am – 7pm
Tuesday 23rd: 9 am – 6pm
Christmas Eve: 8 am – 4 pm
Christmas Day: closed
Boxing Day: closed

Saturday 27th: 8am – 5pm
Sunday 28th: closed

Monday 29th: closed
Tuesday 30th: 10am – 4pm
New Years Eve: 8am – 5pm
Thursday 1st: closed
Friday 2nd: closed (team inset day)

For 2015, we will re-open on Saturday 3rd January 2015 to operate the Barbershop at our usual opening times.

Keeping Christmas the Deano way at the Valet!

Join us during Christmas week for some mince pies, Eggnog and the sounds of some old-time Dean Martin. What better way to wind down Christmas week with a Deluxe Hot Towel Treatment and a glass Advocaat, enjoying a mince pie before taking a truly fantastic hot towel shave in one of our traditional barbers’ chairs, whilst listening to Dino singing “Baby It’s Cold Outside!” Sheer bliss! There’s simply no other barbershop around that “Did it our way” at Christmas time!

Whilst we will do our utmost to accommodate walk-in appointments, we must advise you that our diary is already getting pretty full.

So please, if you haven’t already booked and you are the type to require a last-minute tidy up before Christmas then don’t delay. Call the shop on 020 8656 9222 or simply book online here.

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas 2014 from all at the Valet London (Co Ltd)

Here at the Valet London we are proud to be able to offer a decent selection of Merkur Futur razors and shaving sets for our Christmas shoppers this year! Call the shop to place your order whilst limited stock lasts. I can tell you these little gems are nationally very low on the ground.

Why not take a look at some of our Christmas Hampers that we can have ready for you to collect in store.

All items are typical to what you would ordinarily find on Jermyn Street in the West End of London, and so we like to think we have an exclusive offering by bringing one of the most infamous Gents shopping streets to our small vintage store in Croydon.

The Merkur Futur Razor is probably the best razor currently on the market.

I have been using the Merkur Futur safety razor for over 2 years now and can safely say that I won’t be switching back anytime soon! The Merkur Futur is a regular double edge, safety razor but has a contemporary design for the modern man which incorporates an extremely innovative 6 point grading system. The weight alone speaks for itself and it is built to last the test of time in your bathroom. There is no ‘tug and pull’ resistance and no clogging of hair. More importantly, the razor head is designed so that the blade is always held in a position that’s at the perfect angle for a close yet safe shave, so you don’t damage your skin when shaving.

The cutting edge – quite literally!

With a double edge safety razor you can achieve the optimum smooth shave, unlike cartridge razors, that can sometimes force you to shave in an incorrect pattern, hence keeping bad shaving techniques at bay. Reduce those in-grown hairs, get rid of the red rash on your throat under your jaw line and improve the appearance of your skin by changing the tools with which you shave. Stop wasting hundreds of pounds a year on overpriced cartridge replacements when you can achieve a better shave at a fraction of the price.

Did you know a pack of 5 Wilkinson Sword, double edge blades cost £1.50 and each blade is good for up to 6 shaves? So that’s thirty shaves for a minimal outlay. After only a few months you will start to save money and definitely improve the condition of your skin.

Introducing the 6-point Merkur Futur System

The Merkur Futur chrome safety razor incorporates a finely tuned, adjustable 6-point system – the Merkur Futur System – for the closest shave possible with a quality cream. Grade 1 provides a gentler shave for normal to sensitive skin and is the best grade to start with as less of the blade is exposed. Setting 6 provides a more tailored, freestyle shave exposing more of the blade, and hence similar to using an open razor, but in a safety form.

Manufactured in Solingen, Germany, this traditional safety razor will provide a close, sensitive shave, the equivalent of an open razor shave, but in complete safety. This baby is the ‘Daddy of all razors’ and its built to last a lifetime – the weight speaks for itself! The razor comes in a smart tin box with operating instructions and 10 Merkur super platinum blades. We recommend Coats Limited Edition shaving cream with this razor.

Merkur Futur safety chrome razor – £64.95
Futur Chrome and Crystal shaving set (shown left) – £184.95

For a free consultation and advice on traditional shaving methods, contact our store to make an appointment to see David.

Read your free guide to shaving here.

A sumptuously loaded hamper full of classic, high quality grooming products that can only be fully appreciated by the true connoisseur – one who enjoys taking time to satisfy his essential needs. This consignment of grooming products has been carefully selected by the Valet London for their quality, unique branding and exclusivity. It’s stunning in Black!

Typically, these products are only available at certain bespoke retailers in the West End and hence we are proud to be one of the few exclusive stockists outside of the West End of London.

The Fully Loaded hamper is packed with the following products.

Taylor of Old Bond Street – The Jermyn Street Cologne
Taylors’ Jermyn Street Collection is a favourite amongst modern men and is also a favourite here at the Valet. It’s a masculine fragrance formulated without alcohol which makes it an ideal cologne for sensitive skin and ideal to apply after a shave.

Taylor of Old Bond Street – The Jermyn Street Collection – Aftershave Cream
Always a big favourite here at the Valet, this cream can be used as an aftershave balm or as a daily moisturiser. It creates a spicy, rich and exotic aroma that every one associates with the Taylor’s Jermyn Street Collection. Best used in conjunction with the Jermyn Street Collection cologne.

Mühle – Porcelain Shaving Bowl
From a German brand – that anyone who knows their shaving equipment would recommend – this porcelain shaving bowl is great for whipping up the right consistency of luxury shaving cream, whilst the porcelain also helps retain the heat of the lather. This bowl will look great in the bathroom, where we’ve even known the better half to approve of it’s presence.

Taylor of Old Bond Street – The Jermyn Street Collection – Shaving Cream
An absolutely essential ingredient for achieving that perfect, extra-close and sensitive shave. Personally, I never shave without it. The use of a pre-shave cream or oil before applying this shaving cream will result in a smoother shave, as well as providing extra protection.

Mühle – Travel Badger Shaving Brush
One Germany’s finest brush makers, who create these hand-made brushes to an extremely high quality standard. Finished in pure badger hair with a black steel casement/travel handle, this brush will always provide a great lather and we’re sure it will serve you well as a great travel companion for years to come. Always rinse the shaving cream well from the brush after use and leave it to dry at room temperature.

Mühle – Safety Razor R106
A classic, double-edged safety razor, finished with a black and chrome handle, engraved with the Mühle brand logo. A German crafted razor born out of the very best engineering and resulting in a precision tool with a classic design. We are proud to be a stockist of Mühle products here at the Valet.

The Fully Loaded shaving hamper is presented in a in a stylish Oxford-style black box with lid and a Union Jack bow, which presents the gifts inside perfectly, is great for easy storage and makes a lovely keep-sake for later use. The hamper also includes a covering gift letter and a Valet loyalty card.

Price £145.00

To get your hands on this hamper before they run out, you can either visit us in store, call us on 020 8656 9222 or send us a message on our contact page.

Well do – it’s quality stuff!

One hundred great shaves’ from a jar of Coate’s

Given the fact that I am responsible for the entire shaving side of the business, from the shaving services right down to the shaving products we retail, I am fortunate enough to benefit (and sometimes disadvantaged) in having to try out of all the products we buy in, beforehand.

Well, I am writing this post to introduce you to Coate’s Limited Edition Shaving Cream, a product we have only been stocking for a and one I have become rather fond of for the following reasons.

Unlike some shaving creams, Coates shaving cream only requires a very small turn of the brush in order to build up a rich lather. As for the lather itself, I can only describe it as being rich and even in consistency and that it delivers a well coated face of cream. It holds well for the duration that it’s on your face by not drying out, unlike some other creams I have used in the past. The consistency of the shaving cream I can only describe as being similar to that of decent whipped cream. It gives good coverage with only a small application of the brush, it covers evenly and so with a cream like this, it also protects the face well against the razor.

“I’m particularly in favour of a good product that is also well packaged”

The cream comes in a similar jar to that of Taylors, but it is also packaged in a really smart box, whose inner lining is ‘regency striped’.  I know what you are thinking – the packaging doesn’t assist in removing that stubborn growth! However, I am someone who appreciates the finer looking things in life and I’m particularly in favour of a good product that is also well packaged. It’s important. Also, every £1.00 from the sale of this product gets donated to the Royal British Legion, so this company is definitely trying hard to keep the brand wholly and quintessentially British. With so many British manufacturing companies having died out over recent decades, I regard anything remaining remotely British today as being quite unique.

The history of the  Coate’s company

Coate’s started business as brush-makers in London 1847. Production continued following a move in 1875 to two locations; to Axminster in Devon and to Chard in Somerset. The company amalgamated with shaving brush manufacturer A. Simpson & Co in 1990, another well branded English company and one of which we recommend and stock here at the Valet. The Simpson shaving brush brand was sold off in 2008 and in 2010, as a separate company once again, Coate’s has relocated to Hungerford, Berkshire where the name remains synonymous with men’s high quality shaving and grooming products.

The company claims approximately ‘one hundred great shaves’ from a 165ml pot and trust me, I don’t think I will be far off the mark by the time I have finished mine. I am already a month in and have hardly made a dent in the pot!

Coate’s shaving cream is available at the Valet London

Coate’s shaving cream can be purchased at the Valet Male London store for £13.50 and as with all our shaving creams we recommend you use the Proraso pre and post cream which should be applied to your face before lathering with Coate’s shaving cream begins. This will not only act as a great undercoat to nourish the skin, but it will also provide a great richness of lather when used in conjunction with a good quality shaving cream, such as Coate’s. Pots of pre post menthol and the aloe and green tea version can be purchased in store at The Valet London.

Be kind to your face and pocket and start shaving with products that you will get enjoyment from, benefit your skin condition and be more cost effective in the long run. But with the most important of all, respect your face!

Published by David, Product Manager