Journal

Het eerste luxueuze object
The first luxurious object
Why the first deliberate choice for luxury is often a small, everyday object: a quiet gesture to yourself, not a statement. Read more...
Welke baard past het best bij je gezicht?
Which beard suits your face best?
Which beard suits you best? How your face shape decides the right style, and why your hair growth has the final word. Read more...
De juiste borstel bij de juiste baard
The right brush for the right beard
Beard brush or comb, and which suits which beard? From stubble to a full beard: how to choose the right tool. Read more...
Wat betekent ISO 22716? Goede productie uitgelegd
What does ISO 22716 mean? Good production explained
What the ISO 22716 standard for cosmetics means, why it exists and what it means for you as a user. Read more...
Hoe geur zich ontwikkelt: kop, hart en basis
How scent develops: top, heart and base
How a scent develops on the skin: the fragrance pyramid of top, heart and base, and why every skin smells different. Read more...
Jojoba in baardolie: waarom het eigenlijk een was is
Jojoba in beard oil: why it is actually a wax
Why jojoba is chemically a liquid wax rather than an oil, and why your skin tolerates it so well as a result. Read more...
Comedogeniteit: welke olien verstoppen de porien?
Comedogenicity: which oils clog the pores?
What comedogenicity means, which oils clog the pores and which do not, and why that matters for your beard. Read more...
Waarom we niet in elk schap willen liggen
Why we do not want to be on every shelf
Why we choose selective distribution and do not want to be on every shelf. On rarity as a deliberate choice. Read more...
Draagolie versus etherische olie: het verschil in baardolie
Carrier oil versus essential oil: the difference in beard oil
The difference between carrier oil and essential oil in beard oil, and why the ratio between the two matters so much. Read more...
Een merk in wording: waarom we open bouwen
A brand in the making: why we build in the open
Why we build this brand in the open: the choices visible, the development transparent and the tester as co-decider. Read more...
Baardolie of baardbalsem: wat is het verschil?
Beard oil or beard balm: what is the difference?
The difference between beard oil and beard balm, what each product does and which one to choose. Read more...
Baardolie voor beginners: waar je begint
Beard oil for beginners: where to start
What beard oil does, how to apply it and which mistakes to avoid when you are starting out. Read more...
Wordt baardhaar dikker van scheren?
Does beard hair grow back thicker after shaving?
Does shaving make your beard hair thicker or coarser, and does it grow back faster? The honest answer, and why the myth persists. Read more...
De huid onder de baard: waar verzorging begint
The skin beneath the beard: where care begins
A well-kept beard starts with the skin beneath it. Why that skin matters, what it needs and how to care for it daily. Read more...
Luxe zit niet in de motor
Luxury is not in the engine
Why real luxury is not in the technology but in the craft: the maker's hand and the time that quality demands. Read more...
Baard verzorgen in de zomer: zon, chloor en zeewater
Caring for your beard in summer: sun, chlorine and seawater
Sun, chlorine and seawater dry out your beard. How to care for it in summer, before and after swimming. Read more...
Hoeveel baardolie moet je gebruiken?
How much beard oil should you use?
How many drops of beard oil you need by beard length, and why too much works against you. Read more...
Wat testers straks ontvangen
What testers will receive
Free beard oil testing done right: what a product tester receives, how the test round works and what we ask in return. Read more...
Hoe wij onze 50 testers kiezen
How we choose our 50 testers
Product testers wanted: how we choose fifty testers for Olio da Barba No. 01, transparently and on motivation. Read more...
Waarom mannen zich verzorgen: cura als dagelijks ritueel
Why men take care of themselves: cura as a daily ritual
Why self-care for men is not vanity but care. On cura, the Italian word for care, and the daily ritual. Read more...
Producttester worden: test onze baardolie gratis
Become a product tester: try our beard oil for free
Free product testing rarely comes at this level. Here is how to become a candidate tester for Beard Oil No. 01. Read more...
Amberkleurige flacon baardolie met druppel aan de pipet, op donkere kalksteen bij warm namiddaglicht.
Why a subtle scent says more than a strong one
Why Il Belga Barbuto chooses a restrained scent for its beard oil, and why subtle is often the better choice. Read more...
De geur van onze baardolie: 23 geurcomposities getest in Salento
The scent of our beard oil: 23 compositions tested in Salento
In Veglie we tested 23 scent compositions for our beard oil. Eight profiles go through to the test panel. Read more...
Baardjeuk: waar het vandaan komt en wat er tegen helpt
Beard itch: where it comes from and what helps
Why your beard itches, what to do about it daily and when to see a dermatologist. Read more...
Babassuolie: de basis van onze baardolie
Babassu oil: the base of our beard oil
Why Il Belga Barbuto uses babassu oil as its carrier oil: where it comes from, how it differs from coconut oil and what your skin notices. Read more...
Een dag in de barbershop: de ultieme beleving van baardverzorging
A day in the barbershop: the ultimate beard care experience
A visit to a barbershop is far more than just a haircut. Discover how professional beard care and the right beard oil make the difference, and the philosophy behind Il... Read more...
Waarom een baard verzorging nodig heeft
Why a Beard Needs Care
Discover why cleansing, hydrating, brushing and trimming are essential for healthy skin and a soft, well-groomed beard. Read more...
Het verhaal achter onze naam
The Story Behind Our Name
Discover how Belgian strength, the bearded gentleman, and the southern soul of Salento come together in the name Il Belga Barbuto. Read more...
Waarom hotels en barbershops bij Il Belga Barbuto passen
Why Hotels and Barbershops Are a Natural Fit for Il Belga Barbuto
Discover why Il Belga Barbuto fits perfectly into high-end barbershops and luxury hotels, where care, craftsmanship and experience come together. Read more...
Quiet luxury voor mannen: minder, maar beter
Quiet Luxury for Men: Less, But Better
Discover how quiet luxury, conscious choices and a simple grooming ritual come together in the world of Il Belga Barbuto. Read more...
Hoe wij de geur van onze baardolie ontwikkelen
How We Develop the Scent of Our Beard Oil
How a scent profile comes together — from first sketch to final bottle. Read more...
Waarom we niet concurreren op prijs
Why We Don't Compete on Price
A look behind our positioning: emotion, identity and craftsmanship over discount. Read more...
De juiste routine voor een verzorgde baard
The Right Routine for a Well-Groomed Beard
Three steps, no fuss — just enough for daily use. Read more...
Salento en Puglia: de zuiderse ziel van Il Belga Barbuto
Salento and Puglia: the southern soul of Il Belga Barbuto
Discover how the landscape, scents and craftsmanship of Salento, between Brindisi and Lecce, shape the identity of Il Belga Barbuto. Read more...