In late 2018, I stumbled upon a wet shaving video by Brian Mulreany of Executive Shaving. I wasn’t looking to replace my electric shaver of 20 plus years—it had been a necessary compromise to avoid irritation—but it never delivered the close, clean shave of a blade that I loved so much. Brian’s video piqued my interest. After some research into wet shaving, I set out to find products that satisfied my passion for precision, performance, and craftsmanship. I also began documenting my shaves on Instagram as @dovshaves, a small outlet that deepened my appreciation for the daily routine and the gear. I came across beautifully designed stainless-steel razors and impeccably crafted brushes, but when it came to shaving bowls, I struggled to find one that reflected the same level of refinement. Most options were made of plastic, stainless steel, or stoneware, each with its own merits, but none had the timeless elegance that I envisioned. I kept coming back to porcelain, not just for its beauty and feel, which I’ve long appreciated, but because of the antique porcelain shaving mugs I’d been drawn to. Their artistry, their character, their connection to the rich, lived history of the barbershop. The attraction made sense to me. I had studied ceramics years earlier, imagining life as a potter. The path changed, but the love stayed with me. Somewhere in all of that—a gap in the market, a forgotten tradition, a quiet nudge from my past—Brousseau & Dov began to take shape. That journey delivered exactly what I’d hoped for, and more. We make heirloom-quality porcelain shaving bowls that honor one of the most creative times in barbering history.