‘Sandra is always putting stuff on Facebook about what a good stepdad Pete is,’ Fiance said to me the other day. ‘Why don’t you do that?’
‘What, do you want one of those weird poems about dancing between the raindrops?’ I replied, ever the kind and compassionate girlfriend.
‘No,’ he said, looking a bit sulky, ‘just a bit of praise now and then?’
And so I showed my love and appreciation through the only medium I know – GIFTS!
I arranged for him to try out the Cornerstone shaving kit, and here’s what he thought…
In our house, a tube of toothpaste lasts about three weeks. The first 90% goes within the first week, and then the last 10% gets squeezed out of every corner for the remaining fortnight.* For me, it’s the same with razor blades. I use a new one every few shaves and then go back reusing each one of a four pack for a month or so until I remember to take out a mortgage and buy some more, by which point my face looks like I have nappy rash.
If you’re desperately trying to avoid a useless novelty Father’s Day gift to go with the clichéd card with a picture of a football on the floor next to a golf club and a pint of ale, then Cornerstone may be able to come to the rescue.
For just £30, they’ll send you a lovely starter kit of shaving goodies and a £10 gift card. Depending on how often you shave, they’ll then send you new blades in the post at regular intervals. It’s a simple idea, but if you’re like me, it’s a total lifesaver.
Aside from the razor, the products are genuinely really good for your shaving regime. Now I know that most men have little more of a regime than slapping some shaving foam on and shaving as quickly as possible, but I would really recommend their three step guide. There’s a tube of facial scrub to clear away all the dead skin, a lovely cool gel, that works really well with their blades, and a post-shave moisturiser. It’s fresh and leaves everything silky-smooth. I’ve also found it the most relieving after sun, following a day out at the cricket.
I really enjoyed shaving with Cornerstone’s blades. They have five, close-nit blades, meaning fewer repeat strokes of the blade and so less bleeding and rashes. The handle itself is also a really nice weighty design that helps you feel in control of what you’re doing. You can even have it engraved for that extra-special Father’s Day gift touch.
It’s a great idea and a lovely stylish product that’ll make every man’s grooming experience a bit more pleasant. If only they sent toothpaste with it.
Win a Cornerstone shaving kit & leather wash bag
If you want to show the man in your life what they mean to you on Father’s Day, without having to post a poem on Facebook, then you’re in luck. Cornerstone have offered me one of their shaving kits to give away, PLUS a very stylish leather wash bag to go with it, which is normally £40.
To enter, leave a comment on this post telling me who you would like to win the prize for, and why they deserve it. Come back and register your comment in the widget below and then complete as many of the bonus entries as possible. The competition will close at 11.59pm on 11th June and a winner will be picked asap so as to get their prize in time for Father’s Day.
Good luck!
Win a Cornerstone shaving kit for Father’s Day
*Bit rude, as I’m actually very good and keeping a good stock of toothpaste. We were sent the kit (not including the bag) for the purposes of this review. All opinions our own.
This would be perfect to give to the hubby from the girls. He commutes stupid hours and doesn’t get to spend much time with them so come Father’s Day it will be really special having a couple of hours with the girls playing around. :-) x
Id love this for myself but id give it to my dad as its fathers day and hes the greatest
My dad would love this set!
What a fabulous idea! Great for my hairy husband!
My dad would use this well – I electric shave!!!
I would love to win this for my partner who is a great Dad and Grandad and who spends very little time on himself as he is so busy. It would be nice for him to have some proper shaving products rather than whatever came to hand!
My Brother because he loves a close wet shave to thank him for all that he does for me
A lovely gift for the man who takes grooming seriously
Fabulous giveaway! Would absolutely love to win this for my Dad!
I would love to win this for…me! It’s not selfish, I have two very good reasons. First – My Dad lives in Spain and with the vagaries of their postal system, if I send him anything it’s likely to get lost. And Secondly, with nursery/school aged children, Father’s Day gifts are those fashioned in their respective learning environments! It’s a precedent that I set with Mother’s Day and one I am happy with as those gifts are so much more personal. BUT, at that time, nobody had mentioned the prospect of owning such an awesome shaving kit!
My dad would love this x
My partner as he is such a fabulous daddy to my little girl
perfect giveaway would love it
This would be a great gift for my dad!
Would be great for my hubby from my two girls he goes through loads of those cheap razors. A nice kit for him for a change!
What a great prize! I would like to win for my dad
my dad would love this
Fabulous prize, good luck everyone!
Would love to win this for my Dad :)
It will be a lovely gift for my partner
Awesome prize. Perfect for Father’s Day.
my dad
My husband has an electric beard trimmer but I bet my dad could use this, he’s hard to buy for.
my dad would love this
perfect replacement for my aged equipment
I’d like to give it to my son as he likes to be kept well groomed, so he would be over the moon with this
Wonderful gift set for any man, thank you for the chance
Awesome kit, Absolutely Lovely Jubbly.
Would love to win this for my girls to give their Dad x
I’d keep it for myself
I’d love to give this to my Dad!
Fab giveaway just what my husband needs
fingers crossed x
Looks good quality
For me for my next holiday ou in the wilds.
This looks great!! My husband would love it!!
Just what my husband would like.
My dad would love it
My OH would like trying this set to make him nice and smooth
This is fab and would make such a lovely gift
would love this for my dad thanjk you
This would make a lovely gift . Thank you
Great prize. I’d love to win, as the prize is appropriate and would be so appreciated.
this would be lovely x
My dad would love this
Would love to surprise my dad with this on Father’s Day
This would be a lovely gift for my husband
Fantastic prize
fantastic for the hubby
this would be great for the hubby
This would be great for my husband for Father’s Day.
My wonderful Dad
would love this for my dad
Perfect for fathers day.x great giveaway.x great blog.x
Would love to win this for my dad to thank him for everything he’s done for me and my little boy this year. He’s definitely the best x
This would make a great gift to my boyfriend.
This would be a fabulous gift for my dad.x
I would love to win for my son
Perfect set for the other half
If I get my Dad this, maybe he’ll finally get rid of his beard.
This is perfect for my partner! Being gay has it’s advantages cause I can pinch it too!
Be nice for my brother as he’s a total scruff ball
My kids would be thrilled to give this to there Dad on Fathers Day x
I would like this for my partner x
Lovely giveaway! My dad has had a moustach forever and takes great pride in keeping it tidy, this would be the ideal Fathers Day gift for him.
My Dad would love this, he doesn’t ever buy himself anything, he’s now long retired and not in very good health anymore so would be lovely to treat him x
I`d actually like to win this for myself; I`d really appreciate it and would be a nice step up from what I use now. A little treat for myself for helping others!
Great giveaway! Thanks! ! :)
A fabulous looking set of products!
A great fathers day gift
I’d love this for my hubby. He deserves a nice shaving set. Men don’t pamper themselves that much. They should!
This would be a great gift for my dad.
I would love to win for my dad because he’s a good egg
This set looks great, I’d love to win for my fiancé xxx
My dad would love this grooming set
Because he loves looking after himself
Thanks for the chance to win this great prize.
Thanks for the chance
this would be the perfect gift for my husband from our children
Lovely prize
perfect for my husband!
fab Fathers Day gift, thanks for the chance x
During the week my husband works away from home. This would make the perfect gift for him from the kids. Thanks for the chance.
great great prize please count me in thank you
my best friend Robert whos always there for me
I would love to give this to my Dad I know he loves this kind of thing and it would just say thank you for everything he has ever done for me x
great idea for my dad
I’d love to win this for my other half. He’s the best dad ever to our two girls.
Such a brilliant prize
Would love to win this for my husband. He is 60 on Friday so this lovely set and the stylish washbag would be a great surprise for him.
Would be great for my husband, fingers crossed.
so wonderful, perfect for my partner
i would love this for my brother x
I would give this to my hubby he would love it
Such a lovely gift for Father’s Day and any day!
What a fabulous prize, thank you!
This would be fab for my Fiancee!
My dad would love this!
Perfect gift for my dad! struggle every year with what to get hom!
Perfect for a strapping big 16 yr old who’s sprouting like a leek
Fantastic giveaway!
My husband would absolutely adore this.
Amazing! My stepdad would love this
Would love to give this to my dad as he rarely treats himself.
My brother, he looks much better without the designer stubble!!
My partner would love this
I’d love to win for my fiance, please – he hasn’t bought himself new shaving kit for a while…!
For my husband from our children, he works so hard, would be a lovely treat
perfect for my dad :D
Looks great thank you, my dad would love it.
Great prize guys –
Would give this to my husband
That’s a classy set!
lovely gift for my husband
My dad would love this
This would be perfect for my son
Looks good
Used this set before and they are awesome
Perfect fathers day gifts many thanks
Would make a lovely gift for my step-dad, he’s old school and shaves every day – even at the weekend!
Would love this for my husband x
Very nice give away good luck to all
my hubby would love this
My dad would absolutely love this!
I’d like to win it for my dad
such a lovely set! a perfect gift for dad :) thanks for the giveaway
my dad would love this
My husband would love this..his b’day coming on 15th of june :)
Great fir my partner for his first Father’s Day!
I’d like this wonderful prize for my lovely Dad. He’s proper ol’skool and only has a wet shave so I know he’d love this set. x
Lovely kit, my husband would love it and the kids would love to give it to him.
Great prize for my husband, thanks.
Fabulous giveaway! My dad would love it!
I’d love to win this for my husband.
Would love to win this for my dad who loves to be smartly groomed
What a lovely prize
I would love to win it for my Dad as out of three of us I am the only one speaking to him at the moment so I have to try extra hard for him
I’ll be honest – I want this for my legs and pits. Not necessary for the face yet, despite the odd black chin hair that likes to say hi. I hate gaudy pink gendered packaging targeted at women. I’ve been learning to shave my legs like a gentlewoman for environmental reasons – so this sounds perfect.
Perfect for dad!
I would love to win this for my husband as we have a family wedding coming up soon and are staying overnight at a hotel and he always carries his toiletries in a horrible plastic carrier bag so this would be a practical gift for him for Father’s Day.
Great prize.
My husband would love this. My dad has a beard so its not for him haha
I would love to win this for my husband, he deserves it as he’s so thoughtful and caring
Perfect fathers day gift!
My husband would just love this
Great prize
I’d like to win this for my partner who works so hard for us and is such a great dad to our 3 boys and a fab step dad to my eldest 2 children.
Perfect gift for my dad
Nice quality gift set, my step dad would love this x
My poor auld dad would love this! He deserves a treat.
would be just perfect for my hubby or my nephew
Would love this for my hubby
Love this set! My husband would love it! Great giveaway….thanks xxx
This is a lovely prize, my hubby would love it
I would love love to win this thanks! For my husband or my dad
My dad would love this fab set!
Lovely prize!!
Great giveaway thank-you
great prize
What a lovely prize and I know a Dad (and Grandad) who would love this.
My hubby would love this! Thanks for the chance x
great gift for dad
its taken 50yrs for my hub to realise the importance of skincare!
this would be lovely count me in please x
Would give it grandson for his daddy, it may remind him to have a shave
Looks nice and stylish
My kids would love to give me this for fathers day
A lovely gift for the best Dad I know.
My husband as his washbag is a bit ratty and this one looks lovely!
My son – it would be a nice surprise for him.
Gorgeous prize, fingers crossed
Fab prize, think my dad would love this :)
My dad would really love this, would be a fab gift
All the men in my family have hairy faces! They’d appreciate this
I would love to win this for my dad,he has always been such a lovely dad.
Ofc my dad! Hes been working tirelessly for years to help secure my future! Always putting me and my brother first! :)
I’d like to win it for my husband who is completely selfless. He works so hard for us and he will still come home and clean up if I’m having a bad day. He makes time to play with the kids and he’s very loving and understanding.
This would be amazing”
I would like to win for my other half as these products would be a real treat instead of supermarket own products!
Amazing prize!
Would love this for my dad
My dad :) because he is amazing
id love this for my partner
For my husband and daddy to trim his beard
Wow, great prize. My hubby could use a good shave :D
My significant other as he is difficult to buy for and this is lovely.
I would love to have this for dad! I think my mum would love it more as he’s been attempting to grow a beard… and failing but he’s being defiant and isn’t shaving it off.. maybe this would be a good hint!
Perfect for either my dad or my partner!
My Brother because he is quite vain!
Thanks for the chance, my dad would love this.
Would love to win for hubby from the kids
Amazing
This looks very stylish. My Dad would really love this.
My Dad is really hard to buy for but I think he would really like this.
My dad looks like a yeti he really really needs this
great competition :)
I would like to win this for my brother .. he has been through a tough time lately but has turned a corner & is back on track with his life .. it would be well deserved ..
Brilliant prize, I’d love to win for Father’s Day!
Great collection of shaving products. I would get great use out of it. I’m sure that my partner would get good use out of it on her legs and armpits as well :-)
Oooo I’d love to treat dad to this :D
I’d love to treat my Dad to this set <3
Yes please. Would love to win this for my son
I would certainly like to win for myself, Or grow a beard.
I’d love to win this as m dad is babysitting for me on father’s day so I can go to Amsterdam for my 21st birthday! If that isn’t a top dad i don’t know what is!
My son-in-law is the only dad in the family and he never uses an electric shaver, so this would be ideal. I might give my son the wash bag though.
really great prize
Would be great for my husband
I’d love to give this to my brother
Lovely giveaway! would love to win this for my dad :) x
Excellent Father’s Day bundle
Would love to win this for my husband who has been a fantastic stepdad to my 3 children and now to our beautiful grandchildren, he deserves a treat very much x
Great gift for fathers day
I’d love to win it for my dad.
Fab present for the step dad
I would love to win this for my hubby as he is always saying he wants to try out these products
great review and a nice gift idea for fathers day
I could give this to my daughter and she could give it to me as a Father’s day present, now there’s a plan
My dad would love this
This would be fabulous thank you hun x
Looks great. Thanks for the chance
My hubby would love from our children for fathers day fab prize
This would be a brilliant gift for my dad
Lovely prize for an amazing dad x
my husband would love this.
Great prize
Great prize, think I would keep it for myself!
This would make a lovely gift for my lovely dad he is forever using his bartered old travel wash bag!
This is a lovely gift, would love to gift this to my dad. Thank you
I would love this.
This looks like an excellent, high quality set of products!
Great prize, my dad would love this!
I’d like to win this for my girlfriend as she has inordinately hairy legs
For my father for his endless support and priceless humour
I’d like to win this for my Dad, he has been brilliant as ever this year
Great giveaway
Great prize!
I would love to win for my fiance and father of my two youngest daughters. Thank you for the chance :)
My darling husband, ‘cos he puts up with me!!
My Brother because he loves a close wet shave to thank him for all that he does for me
My boyfriend really needs this. He is such a hairy bear!!!
My boyfriend would love this. He is such a hairy bear!!
Love this x
This is a lovely gift for my Dad or husband on father’s day.
I’d love to win this for my dad for Father’s Day as he always gets naff gifts and it’s about time he got something decent.
looks a great kit, i’m sure dad would love it.
I’d lke to win for my lovey Dad Tom.
Perfect gift for my hubby
A lovely gift for my dad x
Great prize!
Perfect Hint Gift to my Dad who thought about growing a beard after hearing the young lads saying he should go for the Hipster Beard Look ! #IDontThinkSo in your late 70’s unless he wants a job for December as Father Christmas !
What a fab prize! My 3 daughters would love to see the smile on papa’s face when he opens this Cornerstone father’s day gift! Sounds like the perfect gift for our wonderful “daddy” – despite having a really busy job, he always finds the time to cook, help around the house, get crafty (with the youngest) or be the driver (for the eldest), and fundraise for children’s charities. A proud member of the “best dads in the world”-club :-)
Crossing our fingers…. :-)
Such a lovely Father’s Day present
I would love to win this for my husband
I would love to win this for my hubby, it looks great x
For my better half – He’d love it!
A lovely gift for my dad who takes grooming seriously
My dad would love this
What a lovely prize, my daughter would love to win this for her hairy daddy
Great prize
Love it Great comp
This would be a great treat for my Dad.
Great prize would love to win this for my dad x
really,nice,practical prize
This would make an amazing gift for my amazing Dad xx
I would like it for my son
I would love to win this for my husband of 9 years and father of my boys x
I would give these to my son. He loves Cornerstone products. He’s also graduating from Uni at the beg on Jul so deserves a little treat after a stressful 3 yrs, I could add them to his graduating gift as an extra something.
I’d love this for myself as my Remington Microscreen doesn’t shave as close as a blade and Victor Kiam is no longer around.
This would be perfect for my hubby this fathers day
I could do with this myself
I’d like to win for my dad ‘cus he;s the best Dad I could ever want or need x
Would love to win for my father in law
I never put stuff like that on facebook either, hope the other half doesn’t feel left out!
Lovely prize :)
I would love to win this for my hubby, because he is an amazing dad to my kids.
my partner because he deserves it, he is so special to me
Fab giveaway, my dad would love it :-)
I’d like to win this for my dad because he’s been ill and in hospital recently. This is a really smart gift set that he’d love to own.
my partner the grizzly bear look is just not vogue
Hubby would love this :)
Love to win this for my hairy husband! Fantastic prize, thank you x
My boyfriend Gareth is a fantastic step father to my kids. He always goes the extra mile for us. He also loves his shaving kit!
would love this for my hubby
Oh this is a lovely prize for my husband as my son is likely to forget.
My dad would love this set!
Fantastic present for my dad would love to win
I would love to win this for my husband because he is a massive help and deserves a little treat
I’d love to win this for my hubby it would be a fab for Father’s Day! His friend has recommended them to him so it’s on his wish list!
my husband……… always buying for me so this would be a lovely surprise
Id love to win this for my partner from our kids x