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| - If that metrosexual thing from about 15 years ago was looking to make a come back, it would find a home over at MenEssentials.
Otherwise, this is a place to get a lot of really great grooming gear. And if you are into classic wet shaving, this is the place to go for brushes, razors, blades, soap, etc.
Personally, I really enjoyed my visit and saw no shortage of goodies to buy. Why go to Shoppers when you can come here for more exclusive items that are not always much more expensive. I like having a "guy only" store. It helps that this shop is relatively nearby.
I talked with the owner, Seth, for quite a while and he seems to really know his stuff. He also explained how he has to keep his pricing fair because he and his competitors all buy from the same suppliers. He says he has to charge a little more than an online shop since he has a storefront but I am happy to pay the difference. Again, the experience of shopping here is far more pleasant than sitting in front of your computer--I already do this all day long and you probably do too.
The guys at the cash were pleasant but I would suggest going straight to Seth with questions--it is just a matter of age and experience, right?
I treated myself to a Kent brush--but not one of the super nice ones. So far, so good--my hair hasn't fallen out, ha. It is funny how much nicer it is to use an object you know is well made. When a comb or brush stops being a cheap piece of plastic you thoughtlessly bought from the dollar store, and becomes a finely made tool crafted in England (with heritage--Kent has been around forever and is associated with the royal family) you selected in a boutique, it suddenly becomes a real pleasure to comb/brush your hair. Call it materialism or the trappings of a Western bourgeois mindset but these little luxuries make life better. Fine shops like MenEssentials understand this and can help you live a little better each day.
Highly recommended.
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