﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cision News</title><link>https://news.cision.com</link><description>Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:53:52 GMT</pubDate><image><title>Cision News</title><width>146</width><height>60</height><link>https://news.cision.com</link><url>https://news.cision.com/Content/img/news-logo.png</url></image><item><title>Victory for Scotland as Galashiels barber crowned Britain's Best Wet Shaving Barber</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bluebeard-s-revenge/r/victory-for-scotland-as-galashiels-barber-crowned-britain-s-best-wet-shaving-barber,c9778500</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1899754</guid><description><![CDATA[Luigi Caterino trounces seven other barbers from across UK to be named king of the wet shaves
After months of hard work and eager anticipation, Britain’s Best Wet Shaving Barber 2015 has finally been crowned.

In the culmination of a gruelling competition spanning five long months, Luigi Caterino, of The Italian Job barbershop in Galashiels, beat off razor-sharp competition from his opponents to eventually take the coveted title.

Luigi, who originally comes from Italy, faced seven other regional winners from across the UK to make the grand final, impressing industry-renowned judges Gary]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2015 15:18:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>London barber crowned Britain’s best wet shaver</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bluebeard-s-revenge/r/london-barber-crowned-britain-s-best-wet-shaver,c9594015</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1621362</guid><description><![CDATA[Mayfair barber wins special "speed shaving" tournament inside a boxing ring
After months of blood, sweat, tears and eager anticipation, Britain’s best wet shaving barber has finally been crowned.
In the culmination of a gruelling competition spanning eight months, Parsa Rad, 26, of esteemed Mayfair male grooming salon The Refinery, beat off stiff competition from seven other barbers in the Britain’s Best Shave final to prove that he really is a cut above the rest, stunning judges with his impeccably honed barbering skills.
The event, which took place at long-awaited industry event Barber]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2014 10:44:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A long shave: Men spend 45 days of their lives shaving</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bluebeard-s-revenge/r/a-long-shave--men-spend-45-days-of-their-lives-shaving,c9487068</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1460496</guid><description><![CDATA[New shaving solution launched to actually slow down beard growth and help men shave less (by up to 18 days)
For many men around the world shaving is their biggest daily chore and a new survey released today has revealed that the average British man will spend a whopping 45 days of his life shaving.
This equates to a total of 65,520 minutes and 1,092 hours. The Bluebeards Revenge (http://www.bluebeards-revenge.co.uk/) survey of 1,504 males, aged between 15 and 78, found that men are now taking an average of 5 mins for each shave, with the vast majority (73%) shaving on average 4 times a week.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2013 08:26:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A cut above the rest: Wet shaving enjoying a remarkable renaissance, with 50% rise in British cut-throat shaving barbers</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bluebeard-s-revenge/r/a-cut-above-the-rest--wet-shaving-enjoying-a-remarkable-renaissance--with-50--rise-in-british-cut-th,c9469160</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1432843</guid><description><![CDATA[Competition to crown Britain’s Best Wet Shaving Barber launched to celebrate the innovative talent that resides in the British cut throat shaving industry
As the search for Britain’s Best Wet Shaving Barber begins, new research released today shows that wet shaving is enjoying a remarkable renaissance in the UK with the figures showing the number of barbers performing traditional cut-throat shaves in Britain has jumped by 50% in the past 12 months.

Research from the British Barbers’ Association (http://britishbarbers.com/) and The Bluebeards Revenge premium shaving brand shows that there]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2013 09:05:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Get ‘Groomed’ to perfection for your big day</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bluebeard-s-revenge/r/get--groomed--to-perfection-for-your-big-day,c9433290</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1367216</guid><description><![CDATA[Say “I do” to the best shave of your life
Men across the world share a common problem on their Wedding day – walking down the aisle with shaving rashes, cuts and dastardly ingrown hairs instigated from a poor and rushed shave that very morning with sub-standard products.

However, Grooms need fear no longer, as there is finally a shaving solution that even the better half’s Mother will approve of. Alas, the only worries one will have is making sure the Best Man remembers the ring.

Dreadnought’s range of grooming products offer ‘The Ultimate Shaving Experience’. So why not get the]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2013 15:32:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Shaven not stirred, because who doesn’t want a Dad like James Bond</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bluebeard-s-revenge/r/shaven-not-stirred--because-who-doesn-t-want-a-dad-like-james-bond,c9409812</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1321099</guid><description><![CDATA[The perfect gift this Father’s Day
UK grooming brand Dreadnought has come up with the perfect gift for your Dad this Father’s day, giving him the chance to feel like a true British Gentleman.

The shaving experts are advising against the same old gifts that resurface year on year and put a downer on the big day, like that #1 Dad mug, those pair of slippers or ghastly golf sweater….hardly secret agent is it?!

So make sure that special person, who put you on Mother’s fine Earth, gets a Dreadnought cut-throat Shavette razor on his special day.

“Gifting Dad with a cut-throat razor just]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 15:28:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Move over Becks; Darlington dad Les Langley named Britain’s Best Groomed Man</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bluebeard-s-revenge/r/move-over-becks--darlington-dad-les-langley-named-britain-s-best-groomed-man,c9395771</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1293650</guid><description><![CDATA[46-year-old wins national competition launched to encourage men to self-check for cancer during their daily grooming routine
A North East father of three is set to rival the likes of Gerard Butler, Daniel Craig and David Beckham in the fashion and style stakes after being crowned Britain’s Best Groomed Man.
Les Langley, a 46-year-old bar owner from Darlington, beat off competition from thousands of other guys to make the final 30. He then defeated his rivals in a public vote to land the coveted title and a lucrative one-year modelling contract to become the face of The Bluebeards Revenge]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:36:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Ladies give their men the James Bond treatment with a close shave – Retailer reports bumper female sales of cut throat razors</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bluebeard-s-revenge/r/ladies-give-their-men-the-james-bond-treatment-with-a-close-shave---retailer-reports-bumper-female-s,c9376529</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1254810</guid><description><![CDATA[Woman make up 73% of cut throat razor sales since Skyfall DVD release, with two-thirds planning to use the tools to give their man the best shave of his life
Women are getting more hands on with their men following the saucy shaving scene in the recent James Bond film release of Skyfall.
The newest in the Bond series, which was released on DVD and Blu-ray on Monday 18th February and is available on the Sky store, sees actress Naomie Harris take control of the blade to give 007, AKA Daniel Craig, the best shave of his life with a cut throat razor, uttering the words; 'sometimes the old ways]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 09:06:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Scotland's Gerard Butler named UK’s best groomed celebrity</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bluebeard-s-revenge/r/scotland-s-gerard-butler-named-uk-s-best-groomed-celebrity,c9345833</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1194900</guid><description><![CDATA[Butler took 32% of the votes while Russell Brand was voted worst-groomed UK celebrity
Scottish actor Gerard Butler is celebrating this morning after being named the UK’s best groomed celebrity male.
The fiery Scot, famous for his roles in 300, PS, I Love You and Gamer, picked up 32% of the public vote in a survey organised by luxury British men’s grooming brand The Bluebeards Revenge.

Take That star and X Factor judge Gary Barlow took second spot in the best groomed stakes with 17%, followed by footballer and global superstar David Beckham on 8%.
British Prime Minister David Cameron put]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:08:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>James Bond ‘Skyfall’ Boosts Cut Throat Razor Searches By 395%</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bluebeard-s-revenge/r/james-bond--skyfall--boosts-cut-throat-razor-searches-by-395-,c9335106</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1172258</guid><description><![CDATA[Shaving retailer reports sharp increase in worldwide traffic from cut throat razor searches after 007 gets the shave of his life
The Shaving Shack, the leading online retailer of premium shaving products, has attributed the latest James Bond movie for a whopping 395% increase in global internet search traffic for cut throat razors.

During a scene in Skyfall, British actress Naomie Harris gives 007, played by Daniel Craig, a close shave using a cut throat razor, whispering in his ear “sometimes the old ways are the best” as she performs the shave.
And The Shaving Shack (http://www.shaving-]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 08:44:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>James Bond ‘Skyfall’ Boosts Cut Throat Razor Sales By 405%</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bluebeard-s-revenge/r/james-bond--skyfall--boosts-cut-throat-razor-sales-by-405-,c9328804</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1156262</guid><description><![CDATA[Shaving retailer reports sharp increase in cut throat sales after 007 gets the shave of his life
The Shaving Shack, the UK’s leading online retailer of premium shaving products, has attributed the latest James Bond movie for a whopping 405% increase in sales of cut throat razors (http://www.shaving-shack.com/straight-razors-cut-throat-razors/).
During a scene in Skyfall, British actress Naomie Harris gives 007, played by Daniel Craig, a close shave using a cut throat razor, whispering in his ear “sometimes the old ways are the best” as she performs the shave.
And The Shaving Shack says]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:21:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dreadnought declares war on boring Christmas Day Gifts for men</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bluebeard-s-revenge/r/dreadnought-declares-war-on-boring-christmas-day-gifts-for-men,c9325797</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1152124</guid><description><![CDATA[Say no to mugs, ties, socks, jumpers and slippers this year
No more ties or slippers! That is the rallying cry of Dreadnought, a grooming brand that has decided to go to war against boring Christmas Day gifts.
The British shaving company is advising against the same old gifts that resurface year on year and put a downer on his big day like that #1 Dad mug or those pair of slippers.

So make sure your man is the envy of all the other men out there with the Dreadnought Double Edge ‘Spartan’ Razor.

The chrome-finished razor recently won the prestigious About.com reader’s choice award for]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dreadnought goes full throttle with NASCAR driver Joe Scarbrough</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bluebeard-s-revenge/r/dreadnought-goes-full-throttle-with-nascar-driver-joe-scarbrough,c9301451</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1108147</guid><description><![CDATA[New York City – On the heels of its successful launch of the UK luxury shaving line Dreadnought, New York based men’s grooming products distributor CRW Group LLC announced that the new line has signed on as an official sponsor of veteran NASCAR driver Joe Scarbrough, of Virginia’s Aftershock Motorsports racing team.

Scarbrough will be carrying the Dreadnought Banner aboard the Aftershock Motorsports #37 Chevrolet for the remainder of the 2012 and into the 2013 racing season in the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour. With over 30 years of racing experience, Scarbrough brings a lot to]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2012 13:57:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Norwegian Traveller Stars in British Shaving Ad</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bluebeard-s-revenge/r/norwegian-traveller-stars-in-british-shaving-ad,c9292585</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision1090978</guid><description><![CDATA[Travel Hard Shave Easy with record-breaker Gunnar Garfors
Gunnar Garfors travels hard. He visits over 50 countries a year and writes for travel mag terminalu.com. The wildest journey so far was a visit to five countries on five continents in one single day. A true continent run and a world record! Garfors is the latest profile to star in the ad campaign of luxury grooming product maker Bluebeards Revenge.
“Such trips demand great gear and proper grooming products. They must be small and lightweight, yet without any compromise of quality. The Bluebeards Revenge was named best shaving product]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2012 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bluebeards launch male cancer awareness commercial after survey reveals quarter of UK men never check testes</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bluebeard-s-revenge/r/bluebeards-launch-male-cancer-awareness-commercial-after-survey-reveals-quarter-of-uk-men-never-chec,c9274279</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision508609</guid><description><![CDATA[Britain’s Manliest Cyclist puts his weight behind male cancer awareness advert
The Bluebeards Revenge has launched an innovative online commercial to educate men on the three uniquely male cancers and to raise awareness of Orchid, the male cancer charity.

The ‘Train Hard Shave Easy’ commercial sees Richard Carus, officially ‘Britain’s Manliest Cyclist’, battle against the harsh elements on Dartmoor. As Richard fights against the harsh conditions he discovers it might not be the rugged terrain that is the biggest danger on his ride.

The commercial has been launched after a survey]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2012 10:33:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>‘The Ultimate Shaving Experience for Real American Men’</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bluebeard-s-revenge/r/the-ultimate-shaving-experience-for-real-american-men-,c9266707</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision500681</guid><description><![CDATA[British firm launches beard reducing shaving range exclusively for the men of America
Millions of men all over America share a common problem – they suffer from tough stubble that defies the attentions of every shaving product known to man, and blunts the edge of even the keenest razor.

These men are known as “Blue-Beards”. These testosterone filled men, with jawlines of sand paper tough stubble, have suffered for eternity down to their masculine beard growth, but they can breathe a (manly) sigh of relief, as there is finally a shaving solution that is fearless of even the toughest facial]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2012 16:50:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Bluebeards Revenge takes the ‘Sting’ out of London Wasps</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bluebeard-s-revenge/r/the-bluebeards-revenge-takes-the--sting--out-of-london-wasps,c9251362</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision484539</guid><description><![CDATA[London Wasps star alongside supermodel Katie Green in grooming brand’s ‘Train Hard Shave Easy’ commercial
London Wasps can now add the title of the UK’s best-groomed rugby team to its growing list of achievements after starring in a shaving commercial for leading men’s grooming brand The Bluebeards Revenge.
 
The former European champions play the lead role in a ‘Train Hard Shave Easy’ advert for the eye-catching brand. The stylish commercial sees Wasps players Charlie Davies, Simon McIntyre and Mitch Tamiau put through their paces by a demanding fitness coach, played by British supermodel]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:29:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A man's best friend: English Bulldog voted ‘manliest dog’ on the planet</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bluebeard-s-revenge/r/a-man-s-best-friend--english-bulldog-voted--manliest-dog--on-the-planet,c9228830</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision461485</guid><description><![CDATA[Bulldog edges out the Rottweiler to take the coveted titled of world’s manliest dog
Male owners of an English Bulldog are celebrating today after a new survey by leading men’s grooming brand The Bluebeards Revenge revealed the iconic breed is the world’s manliest dog.
The English Bulldog picked up a fifth of the public vote (20%), with the Rottweiler second on 18% and the German Shepard third on 12%.
At the other end of the ‘manliness dog scale’, the Chihuahua (37%) was named the least manly dog on the planet, followed by the Poodle (19%) and the Pug (9%).
Nick Gibbens, spokesperson for]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 11:19:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>English Bulldog voted ‘manliest dog’ on the planet</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bluebeard-s-revenge/r/english-bulldog-voted--manliest-dog--on-the-planet,c9225997</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision458350</guid><description><![CDATA[Bulldog edges out the Rottweiler to take the coveted titled of world’s manliest dog
The English Bulldog has been voted the world’s manliest dog, in a new survey by leading men’s grooming brand The Bluebeards Revenge (http://www.bluebeards-revenge.co.uk).
The iconic bread picked up a fifth of the public vote (20%), with the Rottweiler second on 18% and the German Shepard third on 12%.
At the other end of the ‘manliness dog scale’, the Chihuahua (37%) was named the least manly dog on the planet, followed by the Poodle (19%) and the Pug (9%).
Nick Gibbens, spokesperson for The Bluebeards]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 11:39:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Life-saving advice to keep your man in check</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bluebeard-s-revenge/r/life-saving-advice-to-keep-your-man-in-check,c9222921</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision454974</guid><description><![CDATA[37,000 men are diagnosed each year with a male specific cancer yet a quarter of men still never check their testes
The Bluebeards Revenge iconic grooming brand have joined forces with charity Orchid and Rugby World Cup legend Phil “The Raging Bull” Vickery to launch an innovative campaign to educate men on the three uniquely male cancers.
With ‘in his face’ on-pack advice and information encouraging men to be aware of the early signs and symptoms of the three male specific cancers - testicular, penile and prostate, not only will your man have a great shave but he’ll receive potentially life-]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:36:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bluebeards launch men's cancer awareness drive after survey reveals quarter of UK men never check testes</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bluebeard-s-revenge/r/bluebeards-launch-men-s-cancer-awareness-drive-after-survey-reveals-quarter-of-uk-men-never-check-te,c9218413</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision450123</guid><description><![CDATA[World Cup winner Phil Vickery puts his weight behind unique on-pack male cancer awareness campaign
The Bluebeards Revenge (http://www.bluebeards-revenge.co.uk) have joined forces with charity Orchid to launch an innovative on-pack campaign to educate men on the three uniquely male cancers - and it has the backing of 2003 Rugby World Cup winner Phil “The Raging Bull” Vickery.
The iconic grooming brand’s eye-catching packaging will feature potentially life saving advice for men on the inside of all its cartons.
It will encourage men to be aware of the early signs and symptoms of the three]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:28:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wayne Rooney voted Premiership’s manliest footballer</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bluebeard-s-revenge/r/wayne-rooney-voted-premiership-s-manliest-footballer,c9211346</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision443044</guid><description><![CDATA[Rooney edges out teammate Ryan Giggs to claim coveted title, but Ashley Cole named ‘least manly’ in public vote
It's official - Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney is the Premiership’s manliest footballer.
The 26-year-old picked up 20% of the public vote, in a survey organised by leading British grooming brand The Bluebeards Revenge.
Rooney’s United team-mate Ryan Giggs took second place on 18%, with Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard and Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard joint third on 10%.
Other players in the “manly” top 10 included John Terry, Joey Barton and Nemanja Vidic.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:52:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Bluebeards Revenge Tested in The Heat of Battle!</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bluebeard-s-revenge/r/the-bluebeards-revenge-tested-in-the-heat-of-battle-,c9205632</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision437498</guid><description><![CDATA[Leading men’s grooming brand sends shaving kits to help US bomb disposal heroes in Iraq
Iconic British shaving brand The Bluebeards Revenge™ was recently called into action in the heat and dust of Iraq as it answered a call to duty from our American cousins.
Dubbed the "The Ultimate Shaving Experience For Real Men", The Bluebeards Revenge™ was promptly dispatched to the most hostile of environments after a request from the bravest of the brave - USA's 501st Ordnance Battalion Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) squad, part of the elite bomb disposal Task Force Troy, based in the southern Iraq]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:34:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Pro rugby star strips off for Elton John AIDS charity appeal</title><link>http://news.cision.com/the-bluebeard-s-revenge/r/pro-rugby-star-strips-off-for-elton-john-aids-charity-appeal,c9193938</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision424253</guid><description><![CDATA[Sacha Harding bares all for Gay Times' coveted annual 'naked issue'
Professional rugby star Sacha Harding has stripped off for the front cover of Gay Times magazine to support Sir Elton John’s AIDS charity campaign.
This year Gay Times magazine have teamed up with the Elton John AIDS Foundation for the annual ‘Naked Issue’ which features 54 naked men.
The action took place in the W London hotel, where the Bedford Blues flanker and official Movember ambassador bared all as the issues cover star.
“AIDS is such a devastating disease for so many people around the world and I was honored to]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:58:55 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>