About

Crale’s Guide is an independent reference directory for Canadian shaving goods, makers and retailers. The site does not use affiliate links.

What is included

Makers are Canadian businesses that manufacture or assemble shaving goods. Stockists are Canadian retailers with a substantial range of shaving supplies, including imported products. A business may be listed when its location, product range and ordering information can be supported by public sources. No business pays to be included.

How entries are classified

Canadian-made, Canadian-owned and sold by a Canadian retailer are different claims. The Guide records them separately and names imported components when a source provides that information.

Sources, dates and corrections

Entries rely mainly on information published by the businesses themselves. Each entry gives its check date and source links. Shipping terms and product lines change, so the date describes the research record rather than a guarantee of current terms.

Send corrections or additions to [email protected]. Include a public source where possible.

History & Ephemera

The historical collection preserves Canadian catalogue pages, advertisements and newspaper clippings about shaving. The collection is secondary to the current directory, and its citations and source notes remain with each item.