There are few places left that really inspire you in such a way that your routines change. I have found that this place has connected me with the history of men and made me look forward to my morning routine. I am the kind of guy that like the process as much as the result. I roast my own coffee, enjoy cooking from scratch, and in general will start with the raw form of anything to see the process through. This store has added shaving to my "raw routine". I would go as far as saying that it is more of a morning ritual now that leaves me feeling much more ready for the day than I did prior. I will say that there are some things in the store that are found cheaper on line but what store isn't that way now. My wife bought me a Merkur razor and I purchased a sample pack of razor blades on line but I have the large "kit" from AOS. I have the unscented and picked up a thing of the new Ocean Kelp shaving cream as well. They make their products free of all the added garbage that irritates your skin.
This store has given me a new appreciation of a tool (stainless steel razor) instead of the knock offs (plastic with cartridges) and are saving me money in process. I am now a mouthpiece for DE razors and aim to get all my friends going back to the basics. The employees at this store are very helpful and patient. I like to know everything when I get into things like this so my research has ranged from the badger hair used in the brushes to the different blades and how they affect the overall shave. All I can say is: if you are a man, go check it out and f you are a woman, go get your man something from here. They will appreciate it.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND.