KENT BRUSHES
Kent Brushes — The World's Finest Brushes Since 1777
Kent Brushes is not merely old — it is the oldest brush manufacturer still trading in the world, founded in 1777 in England and operating continuously ever since. In that time, the brand has held its Royal Warrant for hairbrushes through nine consecutive sovereign reigns — a record of sustained quality endorsement that has no parallel in the grooming industry. The philosophy that has sustained Kent for nearly 250 years is straightforward: make the finest possible product with the best available materials, and refuse to compromise that standard regardless of market pressure. It is a philosophy that has outlasted empires, fashions, and generations of competitors.
At Gentleman & Son we stock Kent's range of handmade combs and hair brushes — products that represent the same craft that has been practised in Kent's English workshops for almost two and a half centuries. The handmade pocket combs, in fine and coarse tooth configurations across multiple sizes, are among the most precisely finished combs available at any price — saw-cut rather than moulded, with no seams to snag or split hair. The hairbrushes span styling, detangling, and beard and moustache care, each made to the same standard of materials and construction that earned the brand its royal recognition. Official Australian stockist. Free delivery Australia-wide on orders over $50.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Kent Brushes?
Kent Brushes was founded in 1777, making it nearly 250 years old and the oldest brush manufacturer still trading in the world. The brand has been operating continuously since its founding in England, through the Industrial Revolution, two World Wars, and the entire modern era of consumer grooming. Its longevity is not nostalgia — it is the product of consistent, uncompromising quality that has found customers in every generation.
What is the Royal Warrant and why does Kent hold it?
A Royal Warrant of Appointment is a mark of recognition granted to companies that supply goods or services to the Royal Household. Kent Brushes holds the Royal Warrant specifically for hairbrushes — and has held it through nine consecutive sovereign reigns, which is an extraordinary record. The Warrant is renewed at each reign and can be revoked at any time, meaning Kent's sustained holding of it across nearly two centuries of royal succession represents genuine, ongoing quality endorsement rather than historical nostalgia.
What makes Kent handmade combs better than standard combs?
Kent's handmade combs are saw-cut rather than injection-moulded. A moulded comb is made in two halves that meet at a seam running along the centre of each tooth — this seam catches and tears hair with every stroke. A saw-cut comb is machined from a single piece of material with smooth, rounded teeth and no seam — it glides through hair without snagging. This difference is immediately apparent on first use and explains why professional barbers and discerning men consistently return to hand-finished combs despite the higher price.
What Kent products does Gentleman & Son stock?
We stock Kent's range of handmade pocket combs — available in multiple sizes (73mm, 112mm, 154mm, 167mm) and tooth configurations (fine, thick, or combination) — along with the Kent for Men hairbrush range. Products include the folding pocket comb with clip, the beard and moustache comb, and the narrow men's hairbrush. Browse the full Kent Brushes range at Gentleman & Son with free delivery across Australia on orders over $50.
