May/June Subscription Box: Warm Woods & Smoother Shaves

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May and June 2026 The Personal Barber shaving subscription box featuring cedarwood and patchouli shaving cream, aftershave balm, solid cologne and double edge razor blades

A great shave is not simply about removing stubble. It is about how your skin feels afterwards, how smoothly the razor moves, and how your routine sets the tone for the day ahead. This month’s shaving club box is centred on warmth, comfort and refinement, pairing rich shaving performance with soothing post-shave care and a fragrance designed to stay with you long after the bathroom mirror clears.

From the first lather to the final finishing touch, this is a box built for those who appreciate quality without unnecessary complication.

What is The Personal Barber Shaving Club?

The Personal Barber is a curated shaving subscription designed to turn a daily routine into something genuinely enjoyable. By switching to a single-blade razor and proper preparation, shaving becomes closer, more comfortable and far more satisfying than the typical cartridge experience.

Every six weeks we select high-quality wet shaving products from respected artisans and independent brands around the world, helping you build a routine that improves both your shave and your skin.

Learn more about traditional wet shaving and join the Discovery Club Here

How the boxes work

Our Discovery Box rotates between three themes across the year so your routine improves step by step rather than randomly.

Pre-Shave – preparation and comfort
Post-Shave – recovery and skin health
Extra-Care – finishing touches beyond shaving

This latest Post-Shave box, going out to recurring members between 16th May - 30th June, is designed to leave the skin calm, smooth and well cared for after every shave, while adding warmth and depth through fragrance and finishing touches.

Scroll down to discover what’s inside this month’s kit.

Cedarwood and patchouli shaving cream for traditional wet shaving with rich cushioning lather and woody masculine fragrance

Cedarwood & Patchouli Shaving Cream RRP 9.95

Handmade in East England by our skilled artisan soapmaker, this vegan-friendly shaving cream is crafted to deliver a rich, comfortable shave with exceptional skin feel from start to finish.

The cream quickly builds into a dense, cushioning lather that softens the beard and allows the razor to glide effortlessly across the skin. The result is a close, controlled shave with less drag, less irritation and a noticeably smoother finish.

Formulated with coconut-derived ingredients and glycerin, it helps maintain hydration throughout the shave while protecting the skin from dryness and tightness. Whether bowl lathered or applied directly to the face, it creates a creamy consistency that supports every pass of the razor.

The fragrance brings together the grounding warmth of cedarwood with the rich, earthy depth of patchouli. The cedarwood provides a smooth, woody freshness, while patchouli adds a darker, more refined character that gives the scent lasting richness without becoming overpowering. Together, they create a classic, masculine profile that feels calm, sophisticated and quietly confident.

Like all of our shaving creams, the scent rinses away cleanly, allowing your aftershave or fragrance to take centre stage.

Directions: 

Scoop an almond-sized amount of shaving cream with a dry finger, then use a damp brush to work up a lather in a bowl, your hand, or directly on your face. This cream is quite thirsty, so don’t be afraid to add a few extra drops to build a thick, cushioning lather. To keep your cream at its best, avoid letting water enter the tin.

Fikkerts Moss and Amber aftershave balm designed to soothe and hydrate skin after wet shaving

Fikkerts Moss & Amber Aftershave Balm RRP £10

Established in Yorkshire in 1903, Fikkerts has built a reputation for combining traditional British grooming with naturally inspired formulations and understated fragrance profiles. Their Fruits of Nature Gentleman’s collection reflects that heritage, focusing on practical skincare that feels refined without unnecessary fuss.

The Moss & Amber Aftershave Balm is designed to soothe and restore the skin after shaving, helping to calm irritation while replenishing lost moisture. Lightweight and fast absorbing, it sinks into the skin easily without leaving behind heaviness or residue.

Sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, cocoa butter and coconut oil work together to nourish and soften the skin, leaving it feeling comfortable, smooth and well balanced throughout the day.

The fragrance opens with lively pimento, pepper and fresh ozonic notes before settling into a warm base of moss, amber and precious woods. The result is a scent that feels clean, masculine and quietly sophisticated, making it an excellent finishing touch to the shave.

Directions:

Apply a small amount to freshly shaved skin and massage gently until absorbed. Helps soothe, hydrate and calm the skin after shaving.

Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil (Sweet Almond Oil), Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerine, Cocos Nucifera Oil (Coconut Oil), Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa Butter), Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Parfum (Perfume), Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lactate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil (Jojoba Oil), Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Coumarin, Citral.

Outrider solid cologne from The Personal Barber with citrus, cedarwood and sandalwood fragrance

The Personal Barber Outrider Solid Cologne RRP £19.95

Our Outrider Solid Cologne is designed for those who appreciate fragrance in a more subtle, practical form. Compact and easy to apply, it delivers long-lasting scent without overpowering the room, making it ideal for everyday wear.

The fragrance opens with bright citrus notes of bergamot, lemon and mandarin, bringing an immediate freshness that feels crisp and invigorating. As it develops, juniper berries, pepper and subtle gunpowder notes add aromatic spice and rugged character, before settling into a warm base of sandalwood, nutmeg and cedarwood. The result is a scent that feels fresh, adventurous and quietly distinctive, with just the right balance of brightness and depth.

Made with a nourishing base of berry wax, jojoba oil and shea butter, the cologne melts effortlessly into the skin, conditioning as it scents. The absence of alcohol makes it gentle on the skin and perfectly suited to close, personal wear, sitting subtly throughout the day rather than projecting too heavily.

The solid format also makes it ideal for travel or keeping close at hand, allowing you to refresh the fragrance whenever needed.

Directions:

Using your fingertip, apply a small amount to pulse points such as the wrists and neck. Reapply throughout the day as desired.

Ingredients: Rhus Verniciflua Peel Cera, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Parfum,
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Citronellol, Coumarin, Limonene, Linalool. 

Tiger Platinum and Gillette SharpEdge double edge razor blades for close comfortable traditional wet shaving

Tiger Platinum & Gillette SharpEdge Double Edge Blades

This month’s double-edge blade selection offers two highly regarded options, each bringing its own shaving characteristics.

Tiger Platinum blades are known for their balance of smoothness and sharpness, delivering a comfortable shave that works particularly well for regular use. Expect 3-6 great shaves from each blade, depending on beard thickness, number of passes and time between shaves.

Gillette SharpEdge blades provide a sharper, more efficient feel, allowing for an exceptionally close shave with fewer passes. Favoured by experienced wet shavers, they offer impressive precision while still maintaining comfort when paired with good preparation and technique. Expect 3-7 shaves per blade.

Together, they provide an excellent opportunity to compare two distinct blade styles and discover which best suits your skin and shaving preference.

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