THE LEDGER: YOUR MASTER SOURCING LIST
For deep-dive journals and photographic studies of UK-made icons, visit The Edit. Here in The Ledger you’ll find our ever-expanding directory of UK makers with details on their origins, products and more.
These are short-form entries - distilled intelligence on heritage, provenance and why these brands deserve a place in your collection. As our field research continues, we’ll produce full photographic reviews in The Edit.
SIMPSON SHAVING BRUSHES - Isle of Man
The Heritage: Founded in London in 1919 and now based on the Isle of Man, Simpson continues to manually tie and set badger hair knots into lathed handles.
The Verdict: Traditional shaving hardware. The manual knot-tying process ensures density and longevity, representing the established standard for wet shaving preparation.
Core Products: Hand-tied shaving brushes.
EDWIN JAGGER - Sheffield, England
The Heritage: Founded in 1988, Edwin Jagger manufactures wet shaving hardware. The company designs, assembles, and finishes its razors and brushes in Sheffield, drawing on the city's metalworking history.
The Verdict: Precision grooming equipment. The products utilise modern finishing techniques and traditional designs to provide durable, reusable alternatives to disposable plastic razors.
Core Products: Safety razors, shaving brushes and soaps.