KOS Co:

The Queen Of... Reinvention!

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:38:30 PST

Madonna does it more often than Angelina adopts a child. Lady GaGa does it more often than Madonna. And Britney does it, well, just badly.

After much yanking, plucking and squealing, the makeover experts at King of Shaves have emerged from the powder-room with an amazing new look women’s range, Queen of... to leave legs looking and feeling runway ready. Designed to look gorgeous in your bathroom, yet be gentle on your purse, the range features the fabulous Queen of... divas and is ideal for everyday smoothness or as pre-party pampering. Either way your legs will love you!

THE NEW AZOR M

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:00:00 PST

STYLE AND SUBSTANCE MEET SHAVING

Since its launch in June 2008, the best selling King of Shaves Azor System Razor* has delivered tens of millions of close, comfortable, cost effective shaves to men and women worldwide.** Now shaving with the Azor has evolved – following 18 months of consumer research and testing, King of Shaves is delighted to introduce the new Azor M Alloy System Razor.

Designed and manufactured in the UK and tipping the scales at 47g, compared to the 17g Azor, the Azor M is perfectly balanced and ideally weighted for maximum control and comfort whilst shaving.

The latest addition to the award winning Azor line-up also introduces the new v2 slim blade cartridge, that makes shaving under the nose and other hard to reach places even easier.

Azor M UK Launch

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:08:25 PST

King of Shaves joins the Consumer Forum

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:43:00 PST

King of Shaves Announces Launch of the Consumer Forum.

King of Shaves is delighted to announce our role as a founding member of the Consumer Forum, which launches today (27 October 2009).

The Consumer Forum is a partnership of like-minded, innovative, entrepreneurial UK companies. As a founder member we’ll be working with a host of exciting brands - campaigning to promote the importance of good customer relationships, sharing our customer service experience and seeking out innovations to spread to the wider business community.

Check out the Forum’s website at www.consumerforum.org.uk which also launches today (27th October 2009). There is lots of exciting content, plus the opportunity to join our online panel. The panel will act as a barometer of consumer opinion, giving you the chance to interact directly with Forum members and voice your views. You can also search Consumer Forum on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @consumerforum.

We’ve built our business around what our consumers want; now we’re looking to encourage others to do the same. If you have any questions, or would like any further information on the Forum please visit www.consumerforum.org.uk

South Africa now has the Azor

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:51:54 PST

Will King flew into Cape Town via Johannesburg to launch the Azor and Azure (for women) in Clicks, South Africa's best-loved Health and Beauty store.

The press were invited to a dynamic launch (Will King style) to sample the Azor (complemented by King of Shaves products) and enjoy racing at Killarney racetrack in 'full on' V6 racing cars.

The Azor and Azure are on sale now with retail prices of just 75 rand for the Azor and 2 blades, and 70 rand for 4 replacement Endurium cartridges. King of Shaves are confident that men who previously have bought cheaper disposable razors will welcome the Azor with open arms.

How to Build a Great Business in Tough Times: The King of Shaves Story

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:46:14 PST

Launched 3 September 2009, Will King's new book, How to Build a Great Business in Tough Times: The King of Shaves Story is available to buy at WH Smith, Waterstones, Amazon, Play.com and other leading book sellers.

A fascinating story, 'from the kitchen table to supermarket shelf'. Entrepreneur Will King hand filled the first 10,000 bottles of his original King of Shaves shaving oil at his kitchen sink, even getting his ironing lady to help. From a cottage industry to a multi-million pound business in just fifteen years. Not bad!

Will also appeared on Sky News with Jeff Randall an Azor Fan!

King of Shaves Sponsorship for Spartans 99s

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:36:34 PST

King of Shaves were delighted to supply upcoming Scottish Youth Football side Spartans 99s with some new kit for the forthcoming season.

Made up of players all born in 1999 and acting as a development side for the full Spartans senior side, the Spartan 99s will be seen in kit sporting the KOS logo throughout the 09/10 season!

In their first outing in the new strip the Spartans beat Edinburgh City 4-3 in a close game so a great start to the season for the team.

Find out more about Spartan FC here.

Win Will King's King of Shaves Smart Car

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:28:53 PST

The King of Shaves Azor is bending the rules of shaving.

King of Shaves is raising a glass to those who decide to do things differently so we're offering you the chance to win the original left-hand drive King of Shaves Smart Car owned by Will King himself, the car which dared to be different!

We’ve teamed up with online music gurus Spotify and we want to know the music track you believe bent the rules, whether it’s the Pistols saving the Queen or Eminem telling us his name, we want to hear from you. Prize draw winners will be picked at random from all those who nominate a track that makes it onto our playlist, simple!

SHAVE.COM.AU Online Store Now Live

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:55:45 PST

Australia now has its own dedicated shaving and skincare online store.

The new store, brought to you from the King of Shaves distributor in Australia, offers a great range of products including Azor razors and replacement blade cartridges, King of Shaves shaving and skincare for men plus King of Shaves Woman.

Also, check out the before and after feature about David Williams (Australian Rugby star) – "Wolfman goes bare for a cause". $2.00 from every product sold at shave.com.au will go to the McGrath Foundation – an Australian charity founded to support women with breast cancer and their families.

Visit www.shave.com.au by clicking here.

SHAVE.CO.NZ Online Store Now Live

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:34:55 PST

Now you can buy your favourite shaving and skincare products online in New Zealand.

The new store, brought to you from the King of Shaves distributor in New Zealand, offers a great range of products including Azor razors and replacement blade cartridges, King of Shaves shaving and skincare for men plus King of Shaves Woman.

Visit www.shave.co.nz by clicking here.

"Darwin" UK TV ad' launched - Bend the Rules

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:27:06 PST

The King of Shaves Azor is now showcased in a 30 second TV and Viral ad'. The ad', created by Hooper Galton entitled "Darwin", walks the viewer through a short evolution of modern shaving (according to the King of Shaves Company) with Charles Darwin and a young fellow receiving a close shave.

Check out the rest of the ad' and find out how bending the rules can change the life of a fortunate young fellow, again (not surprisingly) shorn by our Azor (and banana) wielding chimp. "WOW THAT'S EVOLUTION"!

New shave.com website launched

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:40:18 PST

Designed by top London digital agency, Anorak, the launch of the brand new King of Shaves consumer website www.shave.com heralded a new era in the brand's evolution. Our first website went live back in 1998 when Will Carling was endorsing King of Shaves!

Over a year in the making the site features a sleek new design, informative Flash animation, interactive product selectors as well as the usual mix of informative shaving and skincare tips, top viral games and, of course, Will King's famous blog.

Azor S Sensitive Press Launch

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:59:33 PST

King of Shaves employees, guests and members of the male grooming press got together over a game of traditional lawn bowls to celebrate the launch of the Azor S Sensitive, variant of the award winning King of Shaves Azor system razor which has been designed specifically for sensitive, dry and problem skin.

The teams battled through rain and fierce competition to enjoy a novel launch at the Pavilion sports club in Hyde Park.

King of Shaves Azor launches in Duane Reade

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:57:34 PST

Azor has come to shave the USA and is making its debut exclusively at Duane Reade stores in New York City.

This targeted market launch is the first step in a national rollout forecasted for 2010.

King of Shaves Win GRAMIA 2009 Award

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:10:23 PST

Well, we've won another award for our cutting edge design. This time it's for our outdoor 48 sheet "bendology" poster campaign.

GRAMIA (The Grocery Advertising and Marketing Industry Awards) have awarded the Azor this accolade in the outdoor category. The 48 sheet campaign poster heralded the launch of the Azor in 850 UK poster locations over the Easter period of 2009.

We are now shortlisted for the Diamond Award announced on the 29th October 2009 at The Landmark, London. Fingers crossed, we'll win that award as well!

Read more about the poster campaign here.

King of Shaves Azor Launches In Brazil

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:39:57 PST

Azor POS promo.

Will King reports on his recent trip to Brazil (via the USA) to launch the Azor. The Azor will be available in 1,000 Drugstores By Year End. Brand Awareness High!

"We launched King of Shaves Azor into the booming Brazilian market. Brazil, largely untouched by the global economic recession, has one of the world's fastest growing economies and a population of approximately 160m, with beauty and style always at the forefront."

Follow Diane Wood, King of Shaves Master Barber on twitter

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:22:22 PST

Diane Wood, King of Shaves Master Barber, aka The Queen of Shaves now has her own twitter social network.

Have a bit of fun catching up with Diane and friends. You never know, she may even offer you a virtual shave!

[ follow diane@twitter here ]

USA Blog

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:09:09 PST

What's going on in the USA From King of Shaves' New York office.

Stephanie Eddy and Diane Wood bring you the latest from King of Shaves USA.

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IT'S TIME TO SHAVE AND SAVE BETTER... The King of Shaves Shaving Bond No.1

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:33:28 PST

The King of Shaves Company Ltd., has created an innovative opportunity for the general public to invest in its first ever ‘Shaving Bond’, a way to save money (with a 6% per annum interest rate) and shave better.

The proceeds of the Shaving Bond will be used entirely on marketing the King of Shaves shaving brand. Will King is directing a national press, TV and radio campaign which promotes and explains the Shaving Bond in detail. With only five thousand of the £1,000 Shaving Bonds available Will is expecting the investment to be oversubscribed, so he advises applying early.

Latest King of Shaves ATL Campaign is now live

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:24:41 PST

The latest set of national press adverts and 48 page poster went live last weekend (20-21 June 2009) throughout the UK promoting our 'better because it bends' Azor message. Click here to see two of the press advertisements.

Will King scoops industry accolade for his "driven and passionate" work

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 13:01:10 PST

The driving force behind the retail success story that is King of Shaves, Will King, was named Ernst & Young London & South Entrepreneur Of The Year 2009, at a dinner in London on 15 June 2009.

The judges described King as an ‘inventor who has the drive, passion and determination to take on two major competitors in the market.’

King will go forward to a national final in October to compete for the title Ernst & Young Overall UK Entrepreneur Of The Year, with 53 top executives from across the UK. The UK winner will go out to Monte Carlo in May 2010 to represent their country at Ernst & Young’s World Entrepreneur Of The Year awards.

Azor launched in Japan

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:10:39 PST

Will King was in Japan this week to launch the King of Shaves Azor Hybrid Synergy System Razor in partnership with the Kai Corporation.

The press launch was on 10 June 2009 at the Virgin Café, Shinagawa, Tokyo.

Will said, “the launch was judged a great success - we are delighted that Japan features so early on our global roll-out of Azor, and we are pleased and delighted to be working with such professional partners.”

Oscar Mead

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:26:31 PST

Oscar Mead is one of the UK's top up and coming solo and shorthanded sailors, despite the fact that he isn't yet 19 years old!

Already officially confirmed as the youngest entrant in the 2009 OSTAR Oscar has a long term goal to be a race winning contender on the start line of the race all singlehanders want to compete in, the Vendee Globe round the World Race. Oscars target is 2016! He will be watching the 2008 race online like thousands and thousands of others.

Click here to find out more about Oscar Mead.

Oscar Mead

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:12:19 PST

Oscar Mead is one of the UK's top up and coming solo and shorthanded sailors, despite the fact that he isn't yet 19 years old! Oscars 2008 season featured 5 race wins in the Royal Southampton Yacht Clubs 2-handed series (and 1st overall in Class 1 after the 8 race series) as well as winning the "Rookie of the year Trophy in Petite Bateau's Singlehanded Race Week.

The King of Shaves Company to Demerge and Accelerate Global Brand Growth

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:37:59 PST

King of Shaves, the men's grooming brand owned by KMI is to be demerged in a £4m deal, with the focus on accelerating global sales growth of its award winning Azor razor.

The King of Shaves Company Ltd. will be headed by Founder & CEO, Will King; KMI will be headed by Hiten Dayal, King's business partner. Chris Outram, Chairman of London based OC&C strategy consultants will join both companies as non-executive Chairman, along with Atul Sharma as Group Finance Director.

King of Shaves New Azor Advertising Campaign

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:21:17 PST

Featuring not extra batteries, not extra blades, but the Technology of Bendology! King of Shaves is to launch its first national advertising campaign as it looks to make its Azor brand the best selling handle razor in the UK by the end of the year.

The activity is the first created for King of Shaves by Hooper Galton and will break over the Easter weekend with an outdoor campaign of 850 48-sheet posters in and around major cities, including London, Manchester and Birmingham.

King of Shaves Azor Awarded Which? Magazine 'Best Buy'

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:10:56 PST

The King of Shaves Azor has been awarded 'Best Buy' status by the UK's leading unbiased consumer product magazine.

No mention of Wilkinson Sword or Gillette Fusion Manual, the other razors rated were Gillette Fusion Power (handle £9.99 versus our £4.99, cartridges £2.50 versus our £1.25) and the 11 year old Mach3.

Limited Edition Azor Wave Launched

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:55:54 PST

The Limited Edition Wave has recently been launched into Boots stores throughout the UK.

The pack features a striking take on the Union Jack helping to re-enforce the British design of the revolutionary Azor whilst the handle comes in a unique blue and white colour scheme.

King of Shaves Woman Azure Aura Razor Launched

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:27:15 PST

Following on from the King of Shaves Azor for men we have now launched the King of Shaves Woman Azure System Razor for women.

Packaged in the same recycled (and recyclable) materials as the men's razor, the design purposefully eschews the traditional pastel colours of female shaving for a strong, striking and on-trend gold and black design.

King of Shaves Wins Two Business Awards!

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:13:27 PST

King of Shaves was recognised at the 3rd 'Fast Growth Business Awards 2009', arranged by 'Growing Business' magazine, and sponsored by T-Mobile.

The FGBA 2009 Winners. Click to zoom.

We were judged winner of he 'Product Business of the Year' category and the overall 'Fast Growth Business of the Year'.

Many thanks to our employees, shareholders and partners, both retail and supply, who have helped us this past year, and of course to the one million odd members of the Great British Shaving Public who've eschewed our competition, and chosen to shave 'closer, longer, for less' with our new King of Shaves Azor.

You can see a short interview with Herbie and Will here.

Azure

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:19:40 PST

The Knowledge Issue 21 Published

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:15:49 PST

Issue 21 of The Knowledge, KMI's regular newsletter has just been published.

To download a PDF version, please click here. To view archive issues of The Knowledge, click here.

King of Shaves Azor Wins in Shortlist Magazine's Grooming Awards

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:11:24 PST

The innovative King of Shaves Hybrid Synergy System Razor, the Azor, has won “Best New Shaving Product” in ShortList magazine's 2008 Grooming Awards.

Voted for by the readers of the magazine, and judged by a panel including celebrity hairdresser James Brown and ShortList Style Director Adrian Clark, KMI are very proud to receive further recognition of the Azor's ability to compete with Gillette and Wilkinson Sword in the system razor market.

Visit the ShortList website by clicking here.

Pac n Save finally takes notice!

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:08:03 PST

For over 10 years now, we have been trying to crack the supermarket chain Pac n Save and with the launch of the Azor the Upper North Island group has at last welcomed us with open arms.

At the moment they have only taken the razor and cartridges but watch this space as more and more customers start demanding - the King of Shaves.

ShaveSquad's 2008 Round-up from New Zealand

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:35:41 PST

Celeb’s, Big Boys Toys, on the Street and Movember – The KoS Shavesquad have been busy!

Shavesquad managed to shave 1003 of the 46,000 people that attended he Big Boys Toys event.

King of Shaves sponsor Giarnni Regini Moran

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:28:54 PST

King of Shaves is pleased to announce sponsorship of one of Britain’s top up and coming gymnasts as part of our Young Blades programme.

Giarnni Regini Moran from Lowestoft, Suffolk is currently one of Britain’s top young Gymnasts. Giarnni has been identified as a potential international gymnast for the future, and is being prepared for the European Junior Events by 2012 and is on the shortlist for representation in an Under 12 International Team.

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Giarnni Regini Moran

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:12:32 PST

Click to enlarge.

King of Shaves to sponsor one of Britain’s top up and coming gymnasts Giarnni Regini Moran.

As a result of his achievements he has continued to be selected as part of the UK national under 12 squad for 2008/09.

KMI Wins "Company of the Year" Award

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:33:53 PST

KMI has been awarded the prestigious prize of “Company of the Year” in the CBI Growing Business awards for 2008.

A true compliment to all the hard working colleagues in our company.

Find out more here.

King of Shaves gets very close at the UK’s FHM Grooming Awards

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:50:30 PST

The King of Shaves Azor and AlphaGel were both “highly commended” at the prestigious FHM 2008 Grooming Awards.

New Viral Game Launched - King of Air Guitar

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:38:29 PST

Throughout the summer visitors to the Azor BattleBus have competed to be crowned the King of Air Guitar on the bus’s wireless Nintendo Wii.

If you did not make it to the battlebus, you still have the chance to be a rock star on your PC with King of Shaves latest viral game ‘King of Air Guitar’.

Sponsorship Archive

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:48:21 PST

Sponsorship

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:13:54 PST

No vacancies at present

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:40:54 PST

We do not have any vacancies at present. Please check back in the near future for exciting careers with The King of Shaves Company Ltd.

The King of Shaves Azor

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:57:58 PST

The King of Shaves Azor, Less is Mor™

Striving to be the King of Blades. Starting point? Shaving Simplicity. razor that shaves closer, lasts longer and costs less.

King of Shaves – The Future of Shaving

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:56:59 PST

King of Shaves delivers “The World’s Best Shave”! King of Shaves began its life in a kitchen sink – literally.

Created in 1993 in Will King's kitchen, it is now the second largest brand of shaving software in the UK with a powerful retail presence throughout the nation including Boots, Harrods, Lloyds Pharmacy, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Superdrug, Tesco and Waitrose. King of Shaves is also available throughout the USA in Albertsons, CVS, Duane Reade, Harmon, HEB, Osco, Target and Walgreens as well as in other countries including Australia and New Zealand. The launch of the Azor Hybrid Synergy System Razor adds a new dimension to King Shaves brand – it is the future of shaving!

Queen Of...

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:23:36 PST

King of Shaves have re-designed our women’s range and re-launched it under the banner of Queen of...

Designed to look gorgeous in your bathroom, yet be gentle on your purse, the range features the fabulous Queen of... divas and is ideal for everyday smoothness or as pre-party pampering. Either way your legs will love you!

Enthuse, Exceed, Enjoy!

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:22:58 PST

Founded in 1993, KMI (short for Knowledge & Merchandising Inc. Ltd.) evolved into the UK's largest owner or licensor of premium mass FMCG toiletries and fine fragrance brands. King of Shaves shaving 'software' was the first of these brands...

The company employs approximately 50 people, from offices in Chesham and Teddington in the UK and New York in the USA.

Young Blades

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:42:29 PST

Our initiative to help support motivated youngsters.

Two of Britain’s top sports people launched our nationwide search for talented young athletes. England football captain John Terry and Olympic silver medallist Shelley Rudman are supporting King of Shaves’ search for talented youngsters to join the ‘Young Blades’ programme for 2008.

Richard Charlesworth

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:25:34 PST

Richard Charlesworth qualifies for the 2008 Olympics!

King of Shaves is delighted to continue its sponsorship of swimming ace Richard Charlesworth. Richard has sent us a Beijing 2008 report which offers a great insight into his Olympic experience.

King of Shaves Azor Blog

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:05:33 PST

The Azor blog brings you news, special offers and a sideways look at the world of King of Shaves including the Azor System Razor, shaving and skincare, as well as our dislike for beards...

King of Shaves Links

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 08:52:40 PST

Equiniti Shareview
Shaving Bond holders can update registration and dividend payment details online at Equiniti Shareview.

Shop Online for King of Shaves
Purchase King of Shaves for men and women and the Azor and Azure razors from our online store today.

King of Games
Play King of Shaves viral games including the new King of Air Guitar and the classic King of Defenders.

The King of Shaves Ezine
Read our consumer facing King of Shaves ezine.

King of Shaves on Twitter
Follow Will King, Founder and CEO of King of Shaves on twitter.com for the latest news and online offers.

Queen of Shaves on Twitter
Follow Diane Wood, our Master Barber in New York for the latest King of Shaves USA news and online offers.

King of Shaves on Facebook
The official King of Shaves page on Facebook - become a fan today.

Photostream

KnowledgeVideos

KMI BRANDS
Learn more about the company that King of Shaves demerged from in 2009.

Consumer Forum
King of Shaves is a member of this partnership of entrepreneurial UK companies dedicated to providing excellence to their customers.

KO Ezine Summer 2008 Issue Out Now

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:05:03 PST

The latest King of Shaves KO ezine is now uploaded and ready to read at www.kingofmags.com.

Click here to read the Summer issue. The previous issue can be found here.

The King of Shaves Azor Campaign Battle Bus is coming to a town near you!

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:35:31 PST

The UK's leading shaving 'software' brand King of Shaves has entered the shaving 'hardware' market with the launch of their very first razor – the unique and stylish Azor.

The King of Shaves Battlebus is the brainchild of Will King (founder of King of Shaves) who originally introduced the King of Shaves Fair Shave Manifesto...

King of Shaves Fair Shave Manifesto

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:30:30 PST

We're campaigning against stealth shaving taxes. Join us today!

King of Shaves Azor Hybrid Synergy System Razor

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:15:12 PST

KMI have launched the first British designed, engineered and manufactured razor in over 100 years.

The Azor's revolutionary technology is also matched with the King of Shaves long-standing commitment to the environment.

King of Shaves Woman

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:13:51 PST

Queen Of...

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 12:01:11 PST

The Knowledge and back issues

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:42:21 PST

View or download the archive issues of The Knowledge, the newsletter for business partners and customers.

For the latest issues of The Knowledge, published by KMI Brands, please click here or here to proceed to the archives.

Australia

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 10:51:44 PST

Ireland

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 10:50:26 PST

New Zealand

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 10:23:15 PST

Japan

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 10:21:00 PST

King of Shaves Retailers in the UK

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 18:13:02 PST

King of Shaves Retailers in the USA

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 14:10:11 PST

Legal

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:56:29 PST

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Privacy Policy

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:35:42 PST

The King of Shaves Company Ltd is committed to safeguarding the privacy of users to our site. We will only use the information that we collect about you lawfully in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.

We collect information about you for two reasons. Firstly, to process your order and secondly, to provide you with the best possible service. We will not send promotional email to you unless you have given us your consent. Every promotional email message sent from thekingofshavescompany.com includes instructions on how to remove yourself from the list should you no longer wish to receive emails and offers from ourselves.

The type of information we will collect about you includes your name, postal address, email address and credit / debit card details (these are not stored on our system, they are used only when entered at the time of ordering to process the transaction). We will never collect sensitive information about you without your explicit consent. The information we hold will be accurate and up to date. You can check the information that we hold about you by sending us your request via our contact form. If you find any inaccuracies we will delete or correct it promptly. The personal information which we hold will be held securely in accordance with our internal security policy and the law. If we intend to transfer your information outside the EEA (European Economic Area) we will always obtain your consent first.

We may use technology to track the patterns of behaviour of visitors to our site. This includes using a "cookie" which would be stored on your browser. You can usually modify your browser to prevent this happening. The information collected in this way can be used to identify you unless you modify your browser settings. Cookies are used to keep track of who you are (a cookie is a small piece of data sent by a web server to and from a web browser, which enables the server to collect information back from the browser). Information automatically collected about your visit to shave.com includes demographic data and browsing patterns and is only used in aggregate form so cannot be used to identify you.

We will not sell or pass on your details as you are our customer and no-one else's!

Shelley Rudman

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:13:52 PST

British Women's Number One & Silver Medalist at Turin 2006.

High performance shaving software pioneer, King of Shaves, is sponsoring Great Britain's Number One female Bob Skeleton athlete, Shelley Rudman.

Shelley qualified to represent the UK at the Winter Olympics in Turin in February 2006 and slid her way to a silver medal.

King of Shaves Design Blog

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:58:03 PST

Design Blog features packaging / graphic design news, views and opinion from the Head of King of Shaves' design team.

King of Shaves USA Blog

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:55:41 PST

USA Blog has the latest news and comments from Diane Wood, Master Barber, in our New York office.

The King's Blog

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 08:53:40 PST

The King's Blog covers topics including news and views on our products, the competition and anything else that takes Will's fancy!

Index News Boxes

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:11:12 PST

Facebook

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:45:15 PST

The King of Shaves USA facebook page has arrived! Click here to see it.

If you're a King of Shaves loyal subject in the USA and you have a page on facebook we hope you'll become on of our first fans!

New Online Store Now Open

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 15:43:38 PST

Our new secure (and stylish) online store is now open!

You can order King of Shaves shaving 'software' and skincare for men and women from kmishop.com. Check it out today... and make sure you click on the little US flag in the top right corner if you didn't land on the US store!

Prit Kaur Sidhu

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 15:10:03 PST

She became National Champion at the age of 11, the first time she competed on a national level!

King of Shaves is delighted to continue its sponsorship of Taekwando champion Prit Kaur Sidhu.

Wade Bennett-Jackson

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 21:25:40 PST

One of Britain’s most promising athletes.

King of Shaves is delighted to continue its sponsorship of Wade Bennett-Jackson, gold medal Sprinter (100m, 200m).

Claire Warne

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:34:57 PST

International aquatic star.

King of Shaves is delighted to announce its sponsorship of young disabled swimming star Claire Warne.

Gavinder Singh Sidhu

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 15:36:49 PST

“It is only a matter of time before I become champion of the world, I can feel it.”

King of Shaves is delighted to continue its sponsorship of Taekwando champion Gavinder Singh.

Richard Kilty

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:58:32 PST

Run like the wind Richard.

King of Shaves is delighted to announce its sponsorship of young athletics star Richard Kilty.

Burnham United Sponsored by King of Shaves

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:26:45 PST

Burnham United are competing in the East Berkshire League Division 1.

After being formed in 2005/06 they won the Presidents Cup in their first season, followed by promotion from Division 2 and a retaining of the Presidents Cup in 2006/07. The team are extremely thrilled and proud to have King of Shaves as their sponsor – who wouldn’t with the England captain as the brand ambassador!

Anthony Ogogo

Sat, 05 Jan 2008 14:09:31 PST

Boxing clever!

King of Shaves is delighted to announce its sponsorship of young boxing star Anthony Ogogo – the rising star from Lowestoft.

Paul Dazeley

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 16:13:03 PST

The King of Shaves fencing star.

King of Shaves is delighted to continue its sponsorship of British Fencing champion Paul Dazeley.

Harry Roger's Africa Riders for Health Challenge

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 12:50:02 PST

Ever wondered how all the medical supplies funded by charity reach the patients in Africa?

Unfortunately they often don’t get through to those who are most in need. It is no good providing medicines, antibiotics, vaccines, condoms and other supplies to treat AIDS, malaria and other fatal illnesses if those supplies sit in a warehouse.

Beverley Stevens

Sat, 03 Nov 2007 14:59:25 PST

Right on target.

King of Shaves is delighted to announce its sponsorship of young archery star Beverley Stevens.

King of Shaves Win World Title

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 14:16:39 PST

King of Shaves, has it!

The Ilmor-powered Fountain powerboat piloted by James Sheppard and Craig Wilson, secured the Powerboat P1 World title this weekend (28/29th Sept 2007) in Portimao, Portugal.

Connor Maloney

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 16:02:13 PST

“My goal is simple, to be the best that I can.”

King of Shaves is delighted to continue its sponsorship of young gymnast Connor Maloney.

Mike Peters the MG King

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 13:12:55 PST

He cleaned up in 2006, so 2007 will be a limited season.

MG Car Club Championship (MGCC) winner, Mike Peters, is again being sponsored by King of Shaves.

2005 Season, MGCC Cockshoot Cup

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 11:30:22 PST

There is only one aim for Mike in this season’s MGCC Cockshoot Cup; the overall title.

After winning class C and finishing 2nd overall last season (2004), the championship is the only thing, which eludes him. He will be competing in 1500CC MG Midget.

2006 Season, MGCC Cockshoot Cup

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 08:47:35 PST

Reports from the Mike Peters 2006 season. Another stonking racing series which saw Mike come through victorious (again)!

A detailed report on the 2006 season with comments from Mike.

James Potter: Historic Rally Championship Contender

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 14:35:34 PST

James Potter battles on with the support of King of Shaves.

The Kent based driver was consistently at the front of the field during the 2006, 2005, 2004 and 2003 Clubman Championships.

James Potter: 2007 Season

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 15:42:23 PST

“My rallying year is going OK , however, my personal year is unfortunately not going so well. To date I have competed in three national rallies as well as a rallycross meeting in front of circa 15000 spectators.

The competition has grown significantly in The Historic Rally Championship for 2007 especially in the category 3 cars as my own, with such names as Jimmy McRea (ex five times British champion and Colin McRea's father ) competing in a similar car.”

James Potter: 2006 Season

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 15:30:21 PST

“I have recently competed on the Trackrod Rally in Yorkshire and finished 10th overall but only 5th in class out of a total of 71 starters.

The event was run from the Yorkshire showground in Pickering and even had a short spectator stage in the showground.”

James Potter: 2005 Season

Sun, 12 Aug 2007 15:03:18 PST

“My last event of the 2005 season is now over and I have ended up 1st in class and 3rd overall in the ANCRO National Clubman's Rally Championship.

The Bulldog Rally was run out of Oswestry in North Wales last weekend and although it did not rain on the day itself the stages were very wet, muddy and slippery. I went into the last round lying second in the championship ( first had already been won ) with Alistair Adams in third, only one point behind me. Nine points further back was fourth place.”

Nathan Woodward

Sat, 11 Aug 2007 16:00:20 PST

Sprinter, Birmingham City FC Fan and sportsman of the year!

King of Shaves is delighted to announce its sponsorship of athletics (400m hurdles) star Nathan Woodward.

James Potter: 2004 Season

Sat, 11 Aug 2007 14:22:26 PST

“I spent last weekend in the very wet and muddy conditions of Mid Wales whilst competing on "The Bulldog Rally", the last round of the Khumo National Clubman's Championship.

Due to a bit of bad luck earlier in the season I was unfortunately not in a position to win the Championship outright so decided to try and go as fast as I could to gain a few places and prove to my other competitors that I am a forced to be reckoned with.”

Young Blades Launch & Photocalls

Sat, 11 Aug 2007 14:08:35 PST

View the Young Blades Launch on 16th April 2007.

View the 2006 photocall on 21st April 2006.

View the 2005 photocall on 2nd June 2005.

View the 2004 photocall on 4th June 2005.

View the Young Blades launch at Wycombe Leisure Centre on 12th February 2004 by Colin Jackson (the champion hurdler) and Will King (founder and CEO of King of Shaves) where Paul Dazeley, the first Young Blade, was presented with a cheque for £1000.

Surrey Council Celebration for Youth

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:45:51 PST

We donated a selection of King of Shaves, Fish and Ted Baker products to Surrey Council for Voluntary Youth Services.

These were given out on 27 June 2007 to young people attending the Celebration of Youth evening at the HG Wells Centre in Guildford.

Click here to learn more about the work of the Voluntary Youth Services.

Young Blades Invited to Chelsea

Sun, 20 May 2007 11:44:35 PST

“The noise and atmosphere was amazing”.

On Saturday 28th April 2007, John Terry invited the Young Blades to go and see him play for Chelsea against Bolton in an important Premiership match.

King of Shaves Win P1 Italian Grand Prix

Tue, 01 May 2007 14:56:54 PST

A very close run race in Naples.

Briton's James Sheppard and Craig Wilson continued their domination of the Italian Grand Prix of the Sea in the King of Shaves P1 powerboat. Always in contention, the Austrian Wettpunkt team, led by Hannes Bohinc, looked capable of spoiling the party.

Rory Williams

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 16:37:48 PST

Rory initially riding horses as a therapeutic past time.

King of Shaves were delighted to sponsor Dressage ace Rory Williams.

Lauren Baverstock

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 16:18:32 PST

Osaekomi. Matte. Yoshi. Ippon.

King of Shave were delighted to sponsor Judo champion Lauren Baverstock.

Jason Smith

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 16:00:18 PST

Rei. Hajime. Sore-made. Yusei-gachi.

King of Shaves were delighted to sponsor Judo champion Jason Smith.

Christopher Hall

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 15:34:40 PST

Full Twist Jump for Chris.

King of Shaves were delighted to sponsor Christopher Hall, Trampoline champion.

Andrew Kennaugh

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 14:20:12 PST

Game, Set & Match.

King of Shaves were delighted to sponsor young tennis star Andrew Kennaugh.

John Terry: Be a King

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 17:07:16 PST

King of Shaves are delighted to announce their sponsorship of England and Chelsea football star John Terry.

The deal will see Terry endorse King of Shaves through Euro 2008 and will feature the world-class defender in our first ever TV campaign.

Powerboat rebuilt & ready to race again

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 16:56:32 PST

“We know we're out of the championship, but we're going to get some silverware.”

Chris Parsonage's rebuilt Class 1 boat is ready to race, after he and driver James Sheppard almost demolished the craft in a 138mph crash just three months ago. And the Plymouth businessman promises the team will WIN at the final 2006 races in Dubai after his backroom King of Shaves team worked flat out to get the boat back on the water.

Kings of the World!

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 15:11:33 PST

Winning on 1 engine!

Despite nearly heart-breaking mechanical failure in the final race of the US ProVee Offshore Powerboat World Championships, driver James Sheppard and team owner Nigel Hook managed to finish the race and win!

About John Terry

Sat, 30 Sep 2006 13:51:10 PST

The rise and rise of John Terry has made him one of the dominant features of the landscape of English football.

Terry has matured from a promising young player moving through the ranks at Chelsea into the country’s leading defender.

Watch the Ad & Play the Game

Fri, 29 Sep 2006 15:05:31 PST

View John's TV ad and more at be-a-king.com. Be John Terry and play King of Defenders.

Crashing out of the British Grand Prix

Mon, 07 Aug 2006 15:54:17 PST

The cockpit was filling with water and the pilots were upside down strapped into their seats.

A spectacular high speed crash ended King of Shaves hopes of a podium at the Honda British Grand Prix in Plymouth on August 6th 2006.

John Terry: Press Release

Fri, 16 Jun 2006 15:15:39 PST

King of Shaves Secures John Terry in Major Sponsorship Deal.

Top British shaving brand King of Shaves has secured a major sponsorship and endorsement contract with England and Chelsea soccer star John Terry.

Sailing Forward

Fri, 16 Jun 2006 14:00:21 PST

King of Shaves are pleased to support Gurnard Sailing Club (GSC) in sponsoring Cowes Dinghy Week.

The sponsorship package will be for the next three years, 2006 through 2008.

Sean Peters: MGCC Championship Contender

Sat, 06 May 2006 15:22:04 PST

MG Car Club Championship (MGCC) contender, Sean Peters, is being sponsored for the 2005 season by King of Shaves. Sean also competed in the 2004 season with support from King of Shaves.

Sean will be contesting this year’s MGCC X Power Trophy in the 1800CC MGZR. Deciding to switch from the MG Sport and Racing run MGTF in favour of the John C Hewitt prepared MGZR, believing this will allow greater flexibility in testing and allow us to go further with preparation than MG would.

King of Shaves Powerboat News: 2006

Tue, 04 Apr 2006 20:23:56 PST

News reports from the 2006 season.

Thrills and spills from one of the world’s top motorsports. King of Shaves runs the gauntlet in the Class 1 world powerboat championship.

King of Power

Sun, 26 Feb 2006 16:59:57 PST

Race the King of Shaves P1 Powerboat!

Choose courses around the world and race like the devil with King of Shaves. Click here to race now or visit our King of Games site for more exciting fun (and games).

The King of Shaves Powerboat

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 10:17:53 PST

Full throttle for our winners!

King of Shaves has signed a major contract to sponsor a Class 1 Powerboat in the World Series. Team owner Chris Parsonage and driver, James Sheppard have a multi-year commitment to 'dominate' Class 1 Offshore Powerboat Racing.

XCD Tornado

Thu, 12 Jan 2006 17:04:49 PST

Leigh McMillan and Mark Bulkeley represented Great Britain at the 2004 Gamesin Athens. They sail a Tornado Catamaran, which is the fastest of the 11 sailing disciplines.

With two hulls, one often clear of the water, they are capable of reaching speeds in excess of 30 mph while they race against 60 other boats in international regattas around the world.

Dr Kristan Bromley Introduction

Mon, 28 Nov 2005 15:20:49 PST

From 1st February 2005, King of Shaves has been the primary sponsor of Dr Kristan Bromley, Britain and Europe's number one Bob Skeleton.

World Champion in 2004 and 5th placed at this year's Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy.

What the Media say about Kristan

Mon, 28 Nov 2005 15:15:57 PST

Read what the media are saying about Kristan, Bob Skeleton and King of Shaves.

Kristan Bromley Biography

Mon, 28 Nov 2005 14:21:01 PST

A brief history of the man.

"To be truly elite is not only pushing yourself to the absolute limit mentally, physically and technically. It is neither a matter of waiting for others to make mistakes. It is a combination of all these concepts along with an instinctive vision and determination to create and exploit every available opportunity that presents itself."

About Bob Skeleton

Mon, 28 Nov 2005 13:16:37 PST

Speeds in excess of 90 mph and G forces of +5. Whoa!

The appeal lies in the ‘extreme’ nature of the sport - the speed, the Gs, and the closeness of the body to the ice.

Useful Bob Skeleton Links

Tue, 01 Feb 2005 08:30:11 PST

Bob Skeleton information, King of Skeleton game and lot's of other interesting links.

Honda Formula 4-Stroke

Sat, 28 Aug 2004 21:03:36 PST

2001, 2002, 2003 & 2004 Champions, James Sheppard & Neil Sinclair!

James and Neil continued to run the King of Shaves boat throughout the 2004 season and then won the championship for a record breaking 4th time!

King of Shaves + Everyman

Wed, 11 Feb 2004 16:43:14 PST

To mark 10 years of King of Shaves in the UK, in 2003 we partnered with Everyman, The Institute of Cancer Research’s campaign to raise funds and awareness for male cancers.

Will King, Founder and CEO of KMI (the company behind King Shaves), comments: “Young men are notorious in not facing up to health and grooming issues, and although one is much more serious than the other, we feel passionate about working with Everyman in educating Britain’s men about both.

ShaveSquad - They're here to shave the world!

Sun, 12 Jan 2003 16:37:16 PST

They're here to shave the world! In 2003, the King of Shaves’ UK ShaveSquad, toured the country with a specially designed rig offering free shaves in an extensive awareness and product trial campaign.

In addition to free shaves, The ShaveSquad handed out King of Shaves samples and Everyman literature, along with grooming advice and tips on how to check for testicular cancer.