Le Barbier
Le Barbier gathers everything for the traditional shaving ritual: safety and straight razors, double-edge blades, shaving brushes, soaps and creams, beard oils and balms, aftershaves, fragrances and skin care. A barbershop-quality routine at home, for every face and every beard, whether you shave every day or keep a beard well groomed.
How to choose your shaving kit
A safety razor is the best place to start: it uses replaceable double-edge blades and gives a close shave with a little practice. Pair it with a brush and a shaving soap or cream lathered on wet skin, then finish with an aftershave splash or balm. A straight razor suits those who want the full barbershop gesture. For beards, an oil softens the hair and a balm shapes it. See razors, brushes and face care and beard and skin care.
Find Alka razors and brushes (Roxboro, Urfe, Best Badger), Rockwell, Dovo, Astra, Derby and Dorco blades, Henri et Victoria vegan shaving soaps, Les Industries Groom care, D.R. Harris soap and Stewart & Claire lip balms. Delivery across Canada and in store in Montréal and Québec City.
FAQ
Is Le Barbier only for men?
No. Razors, brushes, soaps and skin care are for anyone who shaves or grooms a beard.
How often should I change the blade?
As soon as it starts to pull; how many shaves that takes depends on your beard and your technique.
Badger or boar bristle?
Badger hair holds water and builds a rich lather for shaving; firmer boar bristle is used for beard brushes.
Getting started with traditional shaving
Traditional wet shaving relies on three things: a safety razor, double-edge blades and a brush to build lather. A safety razor, such as the Alka Roxboro or Urfe, holds a replaceable blade between two plates; you only replace the blade, not the razor.
The brush lathers the soap or cream and prepares the beard. A pre-shave oil, a balm or an aftershave complete the routine. For beards and moustaches, oils, balms and waxes help keep them groomed and in shape.
Our selection brings together Alka razors and brushes, Astra blades and products from Québec makers Henri et Victoria and Les Industries Groom, in several scents.
Frequently asked questions
Which blades fit a safety razor?
Standard double-edge (DE) blades, such as the Astra or Alka blades we carry.
How often should I change the blade?
It depends on your beard and how often you shave; change it as soon as it pulls or glides less smoothly.
What do I do with used blades?
Keep them in a blade bank, such as the Rockwell Blade Bank, then dispose of it following your municipality’s rules.
What is the difference between beard oil and beard balm?
Oil is liquid and absorbs easily; balm is thicker and also helps tame the beard.