Reviews

    Nolii

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    John FLevel 1 11 Reviews

    3 years ago

    One of the most annoying things about modern smartphones is that they're not exactly designed with grip in mind, but Nolii products certainly are. I've used the phone case and it has a luxury, quality rubbery grip to it meaning the phone is not falling out of my hands any time soon. Aside from the phone case, I've also tried the Loop Cable, which I love. The weighted stand helps to keep everything tidy, while the Kevlar-reinforced collar means I doubt it'll struggle with the everyday use it's coming in for...

    Harry's

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    John FLevel 1 11 Reviews

    3 years ago

    While The Truman handle doesn't feel particularly premium (they do have a 'Winston' line that looks sturdier), the blades themselves are nice and sharp and the shaving experience is really smooth. What I love about Harry's though is the scent of their creams and gels; they're fresh, masculine and leave my skin feeling lovely and clean.

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    The razor handle feels a little cheap, compared to other letterbox shaving brands.

    Offhours

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    John FLevel 1 11 Reviews

    3 years ago

    Throwing on one of Offhours' Homecoats on a winter's evening makes all the horrible stuff feel a lot less nasty. Honestly, these are so comfortable, I don't want the dark, cold nights to end once they've started. Comfort is king.

    Dollar Shave Club

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    John FLevel 1 11 Reviews

    3 years ago

    The razor handle that comes as standard with the Dollar Shave Club starter kit has a much better build quality than I was expecting, which came as a nice surprise. The blades were okay, and did the job — I tend to shave once every three days. What I really like about DSC is the variety of products they have beyond just the blades themselves. Offering shower, aftershave, oral and skin care (plus more) makes it easy for guys who don't want too much fuss in that area to combine it all into one regular subscription.

    Peloton

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    John FLevel 1 11 Reviews

    3 years ago

    Yes, they look great. Yes, the classes can be fun (if not a little annoying). And yes, if you want to make your friends jealous, a Peloton may well do just that. But... they're massively overpriced and the monthly subscription for the classes on top of that is a little difficult to swallow.

    BAGGU

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    John FLevel 1 11 Reviews

    3 years ago

    With an eye on sustainability — and the other on saving a few pence — I've been trying to avoid using single-use carrier bags when shopping but found that the 'bags for life' that most UK supermarkets offer don't actually last that long as they're prone to ripping or stretching from regular use. Baggu bags aren't all that cheap to begin with, but they are definitely worth the money. I've a couple and they've lasted ages, even to this point, without showing much wear and tear at all. Also, for the picky amongst us, Baggu's range of designs and colour means they have one (or two, or three) to suit all tastes.

    Bloom & Wild

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    John FLevel 1 11 Reviews

    3 years ago

    I'm not sure how Bloom & Wild manage to offer quality flowers and gifts, delivered so quickly, at such an affordable price — but I'm glad they do. That's great for last-minute gifting if you happen to forget about special occasions, and their subscription products are also a fantastic option for treating the flower enthusiasts in your life.

    Field Notes

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    John FLevel 1 11 Reviews

    3 years ago

    If you love stationery, you've probably used a Field Notes product before, or at least wanted to. I love the way this brand takes something as simple as a notepad and refreshes their designs to keep people coming back for more. One of their recent releases, centred around US national parks was an instant purchase for me — and their standard-issue pocket packs are a rucksack staple whenever I leave the house.

    Impossible Foods

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    John FLevel 1 11 Reviews

    3 years ago

    The way I see it, if a meatless alternative tastes as good as the real thing, then I'd much rather be eating that. Some meat-free brands look the part but lack when it comes to texture and taste. Impossible Foods stick the landing on all accounts — I BBQd some of their burgers a little while back and they looked, smelled, felt and tasted as close to a meaty burger as you can get.

    Oatly

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    John FLevel 1 11 Reviews

    3 years ago

    I'm a big regular milk drinker but wanted to find a way to cut down on my dairy intake. I tried using Oatly in my breakfast tea but it had a distinct taste that altered the flavour too much for my liking. However, with cereal and coffee, especially lattes, Oatly worked wonderfully well and tasted great. I'll definitely continue using this brand.