Men's Shaving and Body Care

Hi; Just wanted to let you know that I had used some of your glycerin shaving soap sometime back, and I was astounded at the quality of the shave it gave. The lather was super and I don't think I have gotten a smoother shave with any other product I have used, including some of the high priced name brands.  I have ordered some other products, and will certainly let my friends know about your store. Thanks very much. Robert Smithee, Texas (Em's glycerin shaving soap)

Emily, I just wanted to let you know that I have been using your name brand shave cream. I would consider it probably the best product I have tried. Believe me, I have tried all of them! N. Koovshinoff, California (men's shaving products)

Em: I just re-ordered your scented after-shave, and I wanted to tell you it's the BEST. Every wet-shaver should be using this. It's by far the best after-shave and skin conditioner I've ever used, and I bought some for my oldest son as a Christmas gift last year. He loves it too, and says it's made a world of difference in cutting down on post-shave skin irritations. I'm a customer for life. Rick McDole, California (Em's after shave splash)

I received the package today, and I was very pleased with the silver tip brush and shaving items.

There is only one way to describe the beauty and size of this brush.  Magnificent!  I took the opportunity to lather up the cup soap that I normally use, and the efficiency of this brush astonished me. This brush produced rich, thick, warm lather in a third of the time that my current brush takes. The faster you create the lather, the warmer it is. I am convinced that I own the finest brush of its kind. Thanks again. Please publish this as a testimonial, if you wish. Frank Lapp, Oregon (silver tip brush)

Hi Emily, My order arrived today, thanks. This is my second order from Em's Place, so I'm a happy repeat customer. Just wanted to tell you how pleased I am with your site, and the service I received. You have a tremendous selection of hard-to-find goodies, and really seem to care about wet shavers.  I just used your instructional videos to clean/recondition four of my brushes, with great results. I appreciate the variety of products you carry and make, the relaxed and informational style of your site, and the great service.  For niche shaving products that are often back-ordered without notice at other sites, you seem to come through every time.  Thought you'd appreciate knowing that you are well thought of, you seem to really care. Thanks, Tim from Georgia (men's wet shaving products)

Dear Em, I just returned from London to find the lovely shaving set you sent. It is lovely. Thanks for your service and the quality of your merchandise. For your interest, I stopped by a men’s supply shop in London. A similar shaving set of lesser quality was for sale for £475.00 (~$750.00! USD). Mel Croner, California (silver tip badger shaving set)

Emily, I want to let you know how pleased I am with my recent order of the Starter Kit. First of all, I was totally amazed and shocked at the speed of delivery. I placed my order on Friday and received it Monday, and all the way across country no less. My local service is not even that fast. You must have an in with USPS. What excellent service!

Secondly, your products are fantastic. I have just discovered wet shaving over the last several months after too many years of frustration with having to "plow my face under" everyday. I finally had enough of constant cuts, nicks, scrapes, and raw skin. I had heard and read so much about the benefits of wet shaving, so I thought I would give it a try. My very first shave was from my father using a brush and soap, and I once had a barber shave with a straight razor and remember how great both of them were. Until I found your website through various searches, I had been experimenting with various products from all ends of price and quality.  Having now used your products, I am of the opinion that yours are, by far, clearly superior to anything else out there that I am aware of including those so-called "high-end" products. Money truly does not buy everything.

My knowledge of essential oils and natural fragrances has been fairly limited, but has increased over recent years as I have been moving away from chemicals toward more natural products. Being a guy, I have never paid too much attention to men's cosmetics or grooming products anyway. Give me some foam, a blade, and some stink and I was fine. Or so I thought. One use of your pre-shave oil and glycerin soap was the difference between night and day, even with a cheap multi-bladed razor. Other than the barber shave I mentioned earlier, I have never experienced the close, comfortable shave that I have been getting since starting to use your products. Even similar products from other companies did not give me the results I get from your products.  My skin is softer, smoother, and with no "after-burn". I'm sure it has to do with the naturalness of your products vs. the chemicals in others. And, the fragrances of your after shave lotions and balms are just right. I have never been much of a "stink" fan, but somehow your products seem to complete things properly. Anyway, I am convinced, sold, reformed, and what-have-you. Thank you for your products. I wish you continued success and hope you are around a long time in the world of Internet commerce. You will definitely have a returning customer here. Sincerely, Barry Laks, Georgia (silver tip starter set)

I received your package on Tuesday and shaved with your products on Wednesday. Well needless to say, I will be tossing out my... {specific companies mentioned not included}.  I am relatively new to wet shaving, but your products blow way the English creams.  I received a far more closer shave, and my face has never felt more lubricated.  I think people get caught up in nostalgia when it comes to the English products. I love the glycerin shaving soap, the Bay Rum scented splash and the after shave balm. You have a new customer. Glad I found you and great stuff! Kurt Voytell, Maryland (men's shaving and toiletry items)

Thanks for the prompt and effective delivery. I truly have enjoyed the first couple of shaves.  The brush and glycerin soap make all the difference.

In short, making the purchase and enjoying your product has been a most pleasurable experience.  Not only that, but my wife Sally (home at 1 this morning after a long meeting) was so impressed with the look of the set that she awakened me to ask about it!  Shaves are great, sleep is not!

Best to you.  I'll be back for other products, including gifts for any friends who are not into electric razors! In the meantime, if you want a positive referral source, I volunteer! David Ellison, California (silver tip badger shaving set)

Dear Emily, I just wanted to let you know how happy my husband is with this new badger shaving brush. He demonstrated to me how much softer the badger bristles are than his old brush by lathering my face with both - a unique experience. I can see why he is pleased. It is a fine, full brush and looks elegant on the shelf in its shiny new holder. Thanks for your help in selecting a perfect birthday gift for him. A happy internet shopper. S. Whiteman, New York (silver tip brush and holder)

Em, Thank you for discussing with me, and sending, the Merkur “Vision” Five Piece Set as quickly as you did. I had the chance to give it a try this morning…Fantastic!  The best shave I’ve experienced in a long, long while. That’s saying something when it has been over twenty years since I’ve used a double edge safety razor. As you suggested use NO PRESSURE and take your time.

After a couple of fully “closed” passes and slightly opening up each successive pass, I found the setting needed and what a shave this razor produces. It is the finest piece of shaving equipment I have ever dealt with and makes my previous “fine” razors seem like toys in comparison. The brush as well is “excellent” and certainly comparable to other “high end” shave brushes I have used. I particularly like your included notes on use as they are “dead on”. I can’t wait until tomorrow morning. Thank you again for your help and I’ll certainly order again soon. Best Regards, Mark Chaney, Charlotte, North Carolina (double edge razor shaving set and toiletries)

I need to thank you once again - my husband is very happy with the shaving set! He said that it is one of the best gifts he has ever been given. All the best, Sanna Heinilä, (silver tip badger shaving set)

I have just received my order of a Polished and Satin Nickel Silvertip Shave Set, pre-shave oil and cucumber aftershave. I want to express my absolute satisfaction with your products. I had been looking for a matched shaving set with a Silvertip brush and had more or less accepted that I  would have to pay $500 to $700 for a quality set. The ... {specific company mentioned not included} comes to mind. When I stumbled on your site, I thought it was almost too good to be true.

You offer products surpassing the quality of other wet shaving sets and many of them are under $200. In a luxury industry almost devoid of competition, you are a welcome breath of fresh air. Your Silvertip brushes are fuller, whiter and just as well made as brushes offered by other companies, the only difference being I paid for a set what I would have paid for a single brush elsewhere. I hope you continue to offer this wonderful alternative to high price, lesser quality brands. I will be recommending your site to anyone in the market for wet shaving items and I will definitely be purchasing from you in the future. Feel free to add this to your testimonials page. Hunter Dedman, Arizona (silver tip badger shaving set and men's toiletries)

I have used other quality shaving soap, but none compare with those of Em's Place. One gets a better lather, a smoother shave and a feeling of well being.  Robert Black, South Carolina (men's toiletries)

I recently purchased your lavender soap. I can't tell you how pleased I am. This was my first purchase of hand crafted botanical soap and I will not go back to regular soap again. A lot of soaps would make my skin itch and leave red spots. My daughter told me to try hand made soap so I searched the web and found Em's Place. I was so pleased the first time I used the soap, it lathers great and left my skin soft and not feeling tight. It evens rinses clean and the aroma alone is wonderful. It leaves the bathroom smelling like a garden and it even got my husband's attention. He thought it was air freshener - surprise it's the soap. I just wanted to say thank you for a wonderful experience and plan to try other scents. D. Casteel in Corpus Christi, Texas (botanical soap)

I just wanted to write and tell you that I received my order the other day and am VERY impressed!  I do Stained Glass work and some of my items are flower arrangements pressed between glass and/or bevels. I try to press my own flowers when I can but I never press enough and always end up having to buy them pre-pressed....I found some packages locally, but they're pretty expensive and knew I could do better looking on the internet.  I found quite a few websites, but yours is by far the cheapest, especially for the quality and quantity of products that you offer. I am very pleased with my order and will definitely be a repeat customer!  I can't wait to try many of the other products you offer...you have quite a wonderful array of different things.
Elizabeth Partridge, Pontiac, MI (pressed flower sheets)

Thanks so much!!  I have tried several different pressed flower companies and yours are by far the best quality!
T. Rodell, Tulip Designs, Oregon (pressed flower sheets)

I love working with the flowers I purchase from you.  I'm proud to use them in my creations.
C. Dutton, Ohio (pressed flower sheets)