# Antiquated Shaving Subscriptions The Chisel Shave Club Packs Time-Honored Cosmetics for Men By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-02-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shave-club References: [the-gadgeteer](http://the-gadgeteer.com/2016/02/09/chisel-shave-club-review/) & [chiselshaveclub](http://www.chiselshaveclub.com/) With consumer lifestyles being busier than ever, many are looking to [subscription services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handsomer-for-the-holidays) like the Chisel Shave Club to provide premium goods that are curated just for them. Rather than offer gents the latest innovations when it comes to [shaving and cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-grooming-brand), Chisel subscriptions are packed with instruments and products that are more antiquated. [Single-razor shaving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bic-flex-5-trim-shave) is the theme with the club, which is purported to provide a closer, cleaner and healthier shave than cartridges. Despite a resonating shift towards technologically-focused products and services in the market, many consumers are on the hunt for simpler, more personal products and services. The Chisel Shave Club provides men with a way to pamper themselves with equipment that is anything but the latest when it comes to shaving technology. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Back-to-basics Shaving:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a subscription service that offers traditional shaving products and tools to cater to the demand for simpler and more personal grooming experiences. - **Resurgence of Single-razor Shaving:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of high-quality single-razor shaving products that provide a closer, cleaner, and healthier shave than cartridge razors. - **Nostalgia-driven Subscription Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establish a subscription service that delivers curated nostalgic products and experiences, tapping into the desire for vintage-inspired offerings. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Men's Grooming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative grooming products and services that cater to the growing demand for traditional shaving experiences. - **Subscription Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop unique subscription models that offer curated products and experiences based on nostalgia and personalization. - **Retail and E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create an online platform that offers a wide range of traditional shaving and grooming products to meet the demand of consumers looking for a back-to-basics approach. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Quality Shaving Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-squatch-shaving-products.md) - [Men's Safety Razors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supplys-max-razor.md) - [Male Grooming Packaging Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wilkinson-sword.md) - [Men-Focused Holiday Gift Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaving-and-beard-care.md) - [Pivoting Low-Cost Razors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harrys-plus.md) - [Functional Razor Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razor-kit-from-athena-club.md) - [Exclusive Men's Grooming Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handsomer-for-the-holidays.md) - [Gentle Facial Shaving Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oilplaning.md) - [Decadent Shaving Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whipped-shave-cream.md)