A helmet that is the right size should feel snug all the way round with no single pressure point, and it should not shift when you turn your head firmly from side to side. A helmet that moves independently of your head on a shake test is not the right fit, regardless of what the size label says.

Getting helmet sizing right starts with a proper head measurement, taken with a soft tape around the largest part of the head, just above the eyebrows and Hedon London ears. That figure points to a starting size, but it is only a starting point, since head shape varies as much as head size.

To browse current models when it is time to replace yours, see made to order helmet.

A handcrafted helmet shell starts with a base material, commonly fibreglass or a composite blend, layered and shaped by hand rather than produced purely by mould and machine. Each layer adds strength, and the shaping stage is where a lot of the time in production actually goes.

To see gloves and accessories that pair with our helmets, visit helmet care guide.

To find out more about the made to order process, visit luxury motorcycle helmets.