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It looks like a bar of soap made of quartz, costs almost nothing, and lasts for years. The alum block is the oldest tool on the wet shaving shelf and the most misunderstood: part aftershave, part nick treatment, and, most usefully, an honest report card for your technique.
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Aaron admitted he'd thrown away his own Razorworks R1 by accident, and the group's confessions got a lot messier from there.
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The honest answer is not a number of days. A double-edge blade lasts most shavers three to seven shaves, but the real signal is how it feels, not the calendar. Here is what actually wears a blade out, how to tell when it is done, and the myths to ignore.
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A safety razor gives a closer, cheaper, kinder shave than a cartridge once you know how to hold it. This is the complete beginner walkthrough: loading the blade, prepping, the angle, pressure, passes, and the handful of rules that turn a scary first shave into an easy daily one.
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I put Naked Armor's new Priamus razor through five days of growth alongside The Cajun Blade's Wid's Tropical Coconut Lime soap and a brand new Chisel and Hound brush.
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Sensitive skin and shaving can coexist, but the marketing label sensitive is not the whole answer. Here is what actually irritates reactive skin, what to look for in a soap or cream, why technique matters more than the brand, and the shortlist worth trying.
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One of the first stainless steel razors I ever bought, plus the Taylor of Old Bond Street raffle soap that came with a funny story about a London shop visit.
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A folding paper razor from Japan sat in my drawer for two years before I finally tried it, and it gave me one of the more surprising shaves I've had in a while.
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My planned soap didn't survive Shucky's appetite, so I broke out Adopted Acres' new Stillhouse Spice instead, then snuck a surprise DE razor into the shave.
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I tried Adopted Acres' Triple Dog Dare, a high menthol soap made for the Blizzard Battle, and my eyes were running before I finished lathering.
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I've had the Parker Aeroshave for a couple months now, running it through my usual efficiency, symmetry, tolerance, and value breakdown against the Rex Supply Page.
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A veteran-owned, small-batch grooming brand out of a one-person artisan shop in the USA. Squalane and meadowfoam run through the lineup, the scents lean outdoors, and the whole thing is built for people who want a real shave without the fuss.
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I got the square version of Caveem's exfoliating scrubber, same rough sponge as the round one, just a different shape.
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Jerry's safety reminder about used DE blades turned into eighteen comments of blade banks, coffee cans, and a real debate over whether they're even recyclable.
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Lather is where new shavers struggle most, and the internet buries the answer in a dozen scattered posts. Here is the whole thing in one place: what good lather is, the one variable that matters most, how to build it, and how to fix it when it goes wrong.
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For this weekend only, every in-stock Shave Dad soap is 35% off at The Wet Shaving Store with the code SHAVEDAD. The sale ends Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Here is what is on the table.
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A safety razor gives a closer, cheaper, smoother head shave than a cartridge, but the scalp is bony, swirled, and impossible to see. Here is how to map your scalp, shave the back by feel, handle the tricky spots, and finish without a single nick.
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Aftershave splash or balm is not a question of which is better, but of what your skin and climate need, and you can use both. Here is what each does, which suits your skin, the order to apply them, and where your actual fragrance fits in.
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I put Phoenix Artisan's Cucumber Fumbler through a full ice shave. Cucumber isn't my scent, but my wife loved it, and the shave itself was brutally refreshing.
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I've been hunting for a soap that actually smells like orange instead of grapefruit, and Goodfellas Smile Orange Empire might be the one that does it.
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I built a full shave kit out of stuff you can grab at Stop and Shop, and the Van Der Hagen soap turned out to be the one that surprised me.
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Aggressive is the most thrown-around and least-explained word in wet shaving. Here is what it actually measures, why it is not the same as efficient or sharp, where popular razors fall on the scale, and whether you actually need an aggressive razor.
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I'm working through my nine favorite stainless AC razors alphabetically, and the Shield AC just landed as one of the most aggressive of the bunch on paper.
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A 45-degree tilted head, an aluminum build, and a scent that brought back memories of my grandfather. Here's how the Yaqi Tilt Diagonal shaved.
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I break out Stirling's Glacial Electric Sheep, a brand new brush from Abominable Creations, and my trusty Teddy razor for another mentholated Straight Shave Saturday.
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Mykyta asked the group what blade to run in his new AC razor, and the replies turned into a real buyer's guide, blade by blade, razor by razor.
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A gift from a fellow wet shaver introduces me to Saponificio Varesino for the first time, and Desert Vetiver does not disappoint.
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Shaving soap or shaving cream is the wrong first question, because they are two ends of one spectrum, not two camps. Here is what each really is, which lathers easier, which shaves better, and which one you should start with.
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You can absolutely fly with your safety razor, as long as you know the one rule that catches everyone: the razor can ride in your carry-on, but the blades cannot. Here is how to pack the razor, the blades, and a travel-friendly soap the smart way.
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There is no single best beginner safety razor, but there is a short list of genuinely forgiving, widely available razors that any new shaver can start with and never outgrow. Here is that list, what makes a razor beginner-friendly, and how to choose in under a minute.
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Round eight wraps up, then Subtle Art Soap Co.'s Draconis Glacialis takes on Hearth and Altar's Barren Earth in my Blizzard Battles bracket, splashes, longevity, and all.
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The neck is where good face-shavers still get irritation, and the reason is almost never the razor. It is that the neck has three to five grain directions most shavers never map. Here is how to read your neck and shave it in three clean passes.
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I spent 10 days switching between the aluminum and stainless M3teorite, back and forth, to figure out which one actually deserves a spot in your den.
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Most men who think they need a new safety razor actually need better technique. But there are a handful of genuine signs you have outgrown your razor, and each one points to a specific kind of upgrade. Here is how to tell which camp you are in.
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I go back to the soap that made my most popular video years ago and explain why I still think every wet shaver needs to try Arko at least once.
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Day five with the same razor, same soap, same blade, and I'm noticing every little detail I used to miss.
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A tour of the vintage safety razors actually worth buying, what each one is, what it feels like, roughly when it was made, and how to buy one on the secondhand market without getting burned.
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I run down the Wholly Kaw and Chrille Shaver Mogud collab, whiskey and honey up top, tobacco and oud in the heart, then shave it with my vintage Eclipse Red Ring razor.
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I put the Yaqi Arctic Sky Deep Blue under the light. It's a synthetic knot that'll fool you into thinking it's cashmere, until you actually use it.
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Round 8 of my Blizzard Battles Artisan Challenge pits Matti Lindholm's Ice Tears against Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements' Frosted in Space on a 106 degree Texas day.
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Matthew's Fern & Shadow line out of Texas is blowing me away. Sylvanus earned a perfect 30 from my family. Use code Tobin for 15% off on Etsy.
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David asked the group if anyone actually shaves with cold water, and the replies leaned hard toward yes.
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I'm shaving today with Elysian Icing, a lemon-menthol tallow soap from Shannon at Elysian Soap Shop, the Shield Titan Elite Defender titanium razor, and a new matte white brush from Grizzly Bay.
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Bay rum is one of my all-time favorite scents, and HC&C's original formula from Pete is one of the best I've used. Built from scratch, not off another fragrance. It shows.
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My friend Brett kept raving about this WestMan Ye Olde Limey set. Lime, spices, sandalwood, and my first run with the Halo vegan base. He had a point.
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Jeff asked why anyone in this hobby stretches a blade when they've got hundreds in the drawer. The group had a good answer: because shave one usually isn't the best one.
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I tried to record this one last week and forgot to push record. Just got home from a trip. Here's the do-over, and it was worth making twice: Nearly Naked Soapery Commander.
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I'm setting the rotation aside for seven days: one soap, one brush, one razor, one blade, every morning. Day one is done, and the Tatra Red blade is already making me question my choices.
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Jeff asked, the group answered. Turns out 800 is just getting started.
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I thought the Cajun Blade ACR1 was too aggressive. Two weeks of deliberate technique work changed my mind, but this razor is still not for beginners.
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The ACR1 shaves like it costs twice its $28 price, and The Cutter is the best aquatic I've smelled in a long time. Both drop today from The Cajun Blade Store.
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The RazoRock Hawk III sits at the center of my nine favorite stainless AC razors. Five years of use, dings included, and it still delivers every time.
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Twelve shaves across three handles and half-face comparisons against the Henson, Rockwell, and Feather AS-D2. Guard side or smooth side, here's what the Tier One Echelon actually delivers.
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Last Pass is a coffee-forward tallow shaving soap from the Shave Dad and Van Yulay collaboration. Espresso and roasted coffee up top, smoked wood in the base. Sold direct on vanyulay.com.
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John at Cape Cod Wet Shaving reviews Last Pass, the new Van Yulay and Shave Dad collab. Not a sweet creamy coffee soap. This one is dark, dry, and roasted down to the wood.
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Glenn reviews Phoenix Shaving's Cucumber Fumbler, shaves with the Artifact razor and Cyclotrode X, and gives his honest take on the Bob Dylan show in Philadelphia.
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Van Yulay and Shave Dad Jerry teamed up on Last Pass, a coffee-inspired shaving soap dropping July 17. First look at the soap, the Cajun Blade ACR-1, and my morning shave routine.
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Mark ordered Personna GEM blades after the group talked them up. The thread got into sharpness vs. smoothness, the Feather comparison, and why the Comfort Coated is a different blade entirely.
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Jeff asked the group to pick exactly one soap for the rest of their shaving lives. Ninety-four answers later, the spread tells you more about trust than any rotation post does.
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The classic lathering debate: load from the tub or scoop into a bowl? The Shave Dad group drew forty replies, and two clear camps emerged.
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Luke and I reviewed Strike Gold Shave's United We Stand at Portland Creek. Frank's limited 250th anniversary blend pulls presidential fragrances into one linear, barbershop-meets-frontier scent.
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I've got five shaves on the Yaqi Lex now, a 316L stainless open comb from Yaqi. You feel the blade, you need the right angle, and I have the alum block out to prove it.
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It's been blazing hot here all day and heavy menthol is the answer. Running the Yaqi Pinacolada Chillers soap and splash with the Caveem razor and the Yaqi Ice Tea brush.
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I've been wanting to shave with an artisan soap bar for five years. Bombshell Suds Co.'s The Dude finally made me do it, and it held up.
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Chris asked the Shave Dad group if anyone still strops their straight razors. The answer was unanimous, and people had a lot to say about leather, linen, and timing.
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The 1950s barbershop routine that a grandfather ran on Saturday mornings still beats the seven-step influencer stack. The products are still on the shelf. The routine still works. Here is why the design won, and how to build the same kit.
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Shaving with my all-time favorite AC razor on my daughter's wedding day, and Frank Shaving is giving away a free SIG SOLO brush with the first 25 orders using my code.
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It's July and everyone else is grabbing menthol. I'm lathering Adopted Acres' Gentlemen of the Cabin because I love it too much to wait, plus testing a 6/8 Sheffield wedge Robert sent my way.
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Mike from Long Island Shaving kicks off Beyond the Lather with Obsidian Ember by Ariana & Evans. Dark cherries, roasted coffee, and oud in A&E's new wide-mouth glass jar format.
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Ming at Frank Shaving built two custom SIG SOLO brushes, G5B synthetic and Manchurian Silvertip badger. I put them to work alongside his solid copper three-piece razor and MSC Louie.
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Brand new Goodfellas Smile gear landed: the Dominus razor and Panama soap, courtesy of Howie at Super Safety Razors. One shave in, I'm already calling Panama my favorite summer fragrance so far.
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I put the Edwin Jagger 3One6 up against the Muhle Rocca R95 in a full head-to-head comparison, including a manufacturing defect on the 3One6 that buyers should know about.
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Ariana & Evans took bay rum somewhere it doesn't usually go. Empyrean trades clove and cinnamon for clementine, pomegranate, and cedar. Full shave, two passes, with the Merkur 34 HD.
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Twelve popular DE blades ranked on a single-axis sharpness ladder, from the mildest daily driver to the sharpest blade on the shelf. Where to start, when to climb, and why sharpness and smoothness are two different questions.
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October 18 in King of Prussia, PA. Twenty to 25 tickets remain for the Great Mid-Atlantic Wet Shavers Meetup 2026. Full details on the vendor lineup, educational segments, and how to get in.
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A&E brings Frozen Latte e Menta and The Cajun Blade brings Sub Zero, both with splashes in play. Round 7 of the Blizzard Battles settles who owns the cold.
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I finally cracked open the Zingari Man Il Signore trifecta I won at the Texas Wet Shavers meetup. Sicilian lemon, lime, fir absolute, and ambergris, paired with the RazoRock Cyber Razor.
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I finally did the comparison shave I promised: Maxwell June from the States against the RazoRock Recurve RC80 prototype from Canada. Two passes, two stainless razors, one very tough call.
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Your skin barrier does not recover in twenty-four hours. Shaving every morning keeps it in a permanent state of low-grade injury. Two on, one off is the cadence dermatology actually supports, and here is what to do on the day you skip.
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Ben keeps coming back to Saponificio Varesino's 80th Anniversary, and his post makes a strong case, plus a month-long Rex Ambassador experiment that's showing results.
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Grace and Yaqi sent over a 24mm boar brush for review. The handle is gorgeous. The knot nearly burned my face off.
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PAA Frost in Space goes full cryogen in Round 6 and Wild Fox Arctic Fox fights back harder than expected. The menthol was very real.
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Fred uses Subtle Art Soap Co's Ice Queen four-butter soap with the Gillette Red Tip. The menthol builds strong, the lather loads up close to dripping, and the shave is very close.
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Barry put me on to this one and I had to get a jar. Raging Stout by Thrive And Glow, six ounces of tallow for $12.99, Pennsylvania artisan. Oatmeal, butterscotch, vanilla. It's as good as it sounds.
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Doug put me onto this one. Fern & Shadow is an hour and a half from where I live in Texas, and Right of Winter is one of the best lathers I've had in a while.
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Jason shaves with a straight razor and a shavette and wants an SE razor that takes half DE blades with real efficiency. Here is what the group recommended.
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Rob did three-pass shaves for two years because YouTube said to. Then he stopped and found fewer nicks and a more comfortable face. The group weighed in.
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Happy Chap's Absolute Zero versus Hearth and Altar's Barren Earth in Round 5 of the Blizzard Battles, two artisans tackling menthol for the first time, on a scorching Texas July 4th.
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The Blackland Vector is in my top nine AC razors for a reason. Fourth of July felt like the right day to reach for an American razor.
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Shave Dad and Razor Emporium teamed up on Back to Glory to honor the pre-cartridge era. I put it through a two-pass shave this Fourth of July weekend, and this soap delivers.
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Many of you asked me to try the Edwin Jagger 3ONE6. I borrowed one from a friend, used it before filming, and now I'm probably buying one.
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Ninety percent of ingrown hairs come from what you do before and after the shave, not from the razor you use. Three steps fix it, and you can start tonight with the razor you already own.
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Round 4 of the Blizzard Battles 2026 Artisan Challenge puts Stirling's The Shivering against Subtle Art's Draconis Glacialis in a menthol-loaded head-to-head that nearly ended in another tie.
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Cartridge razors are a subscription in disguise. A double-edge razor pays for itself in about four months and saves the average shaver around $250 every year after. Here is the math with numbers, and here is what to buy instead.
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Back from vacation with nine days of growth and a craving for something cold. BBS Coolzilla, the Gillette Fatboy, and the Yaqi Caramel get the job done.
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Larry puts Salve & Oak Co.'s Ember Hollow through a full two-pass shave paired with the matching aftershave splash. Warm, earthy, and worth a look.
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HC&C's Kilimanjaro just dropped, a non-tallow unisex soap from Nashville inspired by Byredo's Bal d'Afrique Absolu. Today I'm running it with the Maxwell June DE and Tiger Superior Stainless blades.
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Phoenix sent me Electro High Shine for review, their tribute to Chrome by Azzaro. I had never had my nose on the original. One full shave later, I see why people kept asking for this one.
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Found this one on Instagram before I'd ever used the soap. Cherry wood and tobacco in a tallow-and-silk base from a micro artisan worth knowing about.
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The Tier One Echelon has a dual-action head. One side does the heavy lifting on coarse growth, the other refines for finishing passes. I put it through several shaves across three handles. Here is the take.
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The Yaqi Précise arrived looking like a direct copy of my favourite razor, the Blutt Rasur 120. After one shave with it, I can't argue with the result.
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Robert at American Vintage Soap Co. built Citadel as a dark, piney, woody bay rum without the usual clove. I bought the full set myself and put it through its paces on a Monday Monologue.
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First look at PAA's Electro High Shine, a tribute to Azzaro Chrome with a holo label and a bergamot-oakmoss-tonka profile. Bary puts it side by side with the EDT. Too close to call.
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Round 3 of Blizzard Battles 2026 pits Wild Fox Rituals' Arctic Fox against Wit's End Berserker in a menthol showdown. Both artisans new to menthol. Both absolutely nailed it.
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Ask the Shave Dad group what blade to buy and the first answer is unanimous: get a sample pack. After that, opinions branch into a solid shortlist of group favorites.
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Clone, dupe, homage. Three words wet shavers throw around constantly, and usually get wrong. Here's how the fine fragrance world actually defines them, and what that means for your den.
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Five wet-shaving creators, one cipher, one discount from Heritage Hill through July 5. I'm kicking off the sequence with a shave using Heritage Hill's John Paul Jones bay rum.
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My buddy Brett has been after me for months to try PAA's Sun Down. The scent is not my thing, but the soap pulls a surprise during the shave, and the splash turned out better than I expected.
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Joe at Subtle Art dropped Send It on June 23rd: a ten-note fougère-meets-chypre in his V4B vegan base. Here's the full note-by-note breakdown plus a straight razor shave with the Ralf Aust 5/8.
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First look at the Echelon Elite from Tier One Razors, a father-and-son operation in Milwaukee that's been machining AR components since 2016 and just turned that same shop on wet shaving.
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The new US-made Tier One safety razor shares some DNA with the Henson and Tatara, but the geometry is its own. I compared the specs side-by-side and ran it through a real shave to see what it actually does differently.
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I put the vintage Gillette Blue Tip through two passes today. Mild, forgiving, BBS. Here's how it went.
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Round 2 of the Artisan Challenge is here, and Adopted Acres Triple Dog Dare runs it back. This time it goes head to head with Denton Majik's CryoMajik, and the gap between them is a lot smaller than I expected.
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Proraso White isn't truly unscented. The group breaks down what actually works when you want a neutral pre-shave that won't fight your soap.
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Episode 38 in my razor review series: the Goodfellas Smile Lybra, on loan from a friend and about 30 shaves in. Two plates, one massive jump between them, and an ongoing search for something in the middle.
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HC&C's Kilimanjaro draws from Bal d'Afrique Absolu by Byredo, and Pete nailed it. Three passes, no irritation, and that fragrance just keeps opening up.
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The wet shaving debate over whether splash or balm goes first has a real answer. Dermatology, peer-reviewed skin biology, and a hundred years of barbershop tradition all point the same way. Splash first. Balm second.
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Sick for three weeks but still shaving. The OliWorks Asteroid Ti brush arrived, and I'm running it with my M3[Ti]orite and MSC Night On The Town.
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I'm a fragrance freak, and Tokyo Rose stopped me cold. PAA's Pasadena tribute sold out in two hours at Big Shave East. Here's the full note-by-note breakdown across an all-PAA shave.
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A swept-the-shelf list of every wet shaving product Amazon is actually marking down for Prime Day. Click while they are hot.
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Knee-deep in the McKenzie River on Father's Day, reviewing Ariana & Evans Obsidian Ember. Dark cherry upfront, almond in the middle, coffee settling in, oud grounding the dry down.
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Andrew's Yaqi badgers wouldn't load while synthetics sailed through. The group zeroed in on hard water, then compared notes on loading time, water removal, and the prep fixes nobody mentions.
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Round 1 of Blizzard Battles 2026 pits Mama Bear Soaps' one-off Bedford Falls, a blend of Bear Ice and Hot Buttered Rum, against Adopted Acres' Triple Dog Dare. Twelve artisans entered. One trophy.
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Kaleb at Aylsworth sent me the new Atelier AC razor in satin finish. Fifty-seven grams, 0.5mm gap, Feather Professional on its first use, three and a half days of stubble. Here is what I found.
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An evening shave with Bulgarian Caro Fresh cream, the Karve Bison stainless steel celebrating Canada's World Cup win, and an aftershave that lists caramel in the ingredient list.
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Sean's first soap, a gothic-labeled floral called Reborn, sold out fast on Etsy. I got test batches before the launch, and here's how it held up on an Iwasaki kamisori.
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Strike Gold Shave Man of the People is a wine-inspired tallow soap and matching splash. Grape Nerds candy on the first sniff, quiet confidence a few passes in, and slick enough to carry a straight razor through a dense beard.
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Rust Belt Reserve Botanica from Shannon's Soaps is a modern chypre: pineapple up top, earthy and spicy underneath. Two passes with the Rockwell 6C and the matching aftershave splash.
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I had a complicated start with Timeless Razors. After three weeks with the stainless steel model, I finally started to get what all the fuss is about - or at least I think I do.
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I forgot to push record on what turned out to be a perfect BBS shave with Wit's End's brand new Dixie Dream soap and splash. You're still getting the full review.
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Razor burn does not have to be part of your shave. Seven steps from prep to post-shave that fix the most common causes of irritation, written for wet shavers building a routine that respects their face.
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A discovery tour of the classic aftershaves worth knowing, splashes, balms, colognes, and cooling treatments, grouped by where they come from and what kind of shavers reach for them. Not a ranking, a map of the territory.
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Ryan asked the group what shave soaps are worth buying on Amazon. Thirty-eight replies. The list runs from grocery-store creams to artisan soaps most people don't think to search for there.
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Joe at Subtle Art Soap Co. has Whispering Woods out in his new V4B base. Vetiver, Royal Hawaiian sandalwood, amber, vanilla, white musk. I gave it an 80 proof.
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Three shipments, two lost in transit. The Yaqi Tile Ex finally made it to Greenland, and I paired it with a Henson stainless steel handle for a full stainless kit I couldn't buy anywhere else.
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Doug and Barry put together something special with the Texas Spirit Oud Noir, a collab soap out of the Texas Meetup. I got mine through a friend, cracked it open on a Sunday morning, and it delivered.
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Peter at Ariana & Evans surprised me with a box I wasn't expecting. Two releases, two new glass jars, and a fragrance I've been chasing for months.
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Round 1 drops June 21st. Before that, I'm resetting my menthol benchmarks with Paso Green and Chiseled Face Cryogen, and I've got updates on two artisans who didn't make the lineup.
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A discovery tour of the double-edge razor blades worth knowing, grouped by where they come from and what kind of shavers reach for them. Not a ranking, a map of the territory.
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My first Artist Club razor, and Aylsworth's Atelier in satin finish delivered a BBS result with zero alum reaction.
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Grabbed this one at the meet-up the moment I got my nose on it. Cajun Blade's 250th Defending Liberty is a bourbon-and-tobacco collab soap, and I haven't put it down since.
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The Maxwell June system runs on top caps, not base plates. I'm putting the new SX through three and a half days of stubble, paired with Cella Riserva Fresco sent over by Lou from Canada.
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Strike Gold Shave's 1776 releases June 19th exclusively at strikegoldshave.com. Six presidents on the label, a blend of their presidential-lineup favorites, and a smoky fireworks accord.
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HAGS marks five years with reissued Eulogy and Resurrection in the premium CORTEX X base, plus four debut releases for summer: Mirage, Abyssal Lagoon, Barbershop Our Signature, and the Baby Blue cooling line. All stocked at The Wet Shaving Store and The Shave Supply.
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Shave Dad and Razor Emporium's Back To Glory drops Friday, June 12. Bergamot, lavender, cedarwood, amber. A tribute to the vintage razors and rituals that built the hobby. Exclusively at Razor Emporium.
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The Styletto V2 SS looks aggressive on paper, 0.88mm gap and 0.37mm positive exposure, but it shaves as mild as a DE89 and delivers a BBS finish. I was not expecting that.
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Subtle Art Soap Co. releases Whispering Woods as a full three-piece set, soap, aftershave, and EDP, anchored by Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood, vetiver, amber, vanilla, and white musk on the V4B vegan four-butter base.
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First Facebook Live on the channel, and I picked the right soap for it: Cajun Blade's Sub Zero in the new White Walker base. Ninety-two degrees, eyes watering, zero regrets.
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Three brand-new items on the bench: Ethos Pineapple from the Island Collection, the Alpha Futura Fatty copper razor, and a hand-carved Opus Brushworks brush. One week of growth. One BBS shave.
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Picked up Rei Momo at the Noble Otter booth last weekend. Pineapple, coconut, banana, vanilla - tropical and creamy. Coming soon. One shave in, and I'm already sold.
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Episode 37 in my razor review series. I've shaved with this thing 30 times, and it's a $1,300-plus razor with a blade alignment problem. Let's get into it.
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Clean oud, bluebonnet, and gunpowder in one fragrance. And it works. Full review and shave with Adopted Acres Texas Spirit Oud Noir in the Grand Champion 2.0 base.
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Brett loaned me his polished Karve Bison stainless steel for a first run, paired with Soap Palooza Hellbent Cherry. Mild, comfortable, and very close to the Overlander - maybe too close.
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Strike Gold Shave and Shave Dad released Smooth Operator: tallow soap and matching splash built around Sea Island Cotton, clean linen, and soft florals. Available at strikegoldshave.com.
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Doug's summer SOTD with Subtle Art Soap Co.'s Draconis Glacialis: strong menthol, a new four-butter formula, BBS finish, and a soap headed into Blizzard Battles with A Texan Shaves.
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Testing a Vermont Green Slate edge on an eBay Fox Cutlery 11/16, plus a first look at RazoRock Mudder Focker. Honest verdict: the edge shaves, and the soap is better than I expected.
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Aaron's 1974 Gillette black handled Super Speed gets a full three-pass shave. Fifty years of wear shows up in the butterfly mechanism, and the alum confirms exactly which side was which.
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HC&C's James Bond Starring in You Only Have Nine Lives is an oriental fougere inspired by Bond No. 9's Lafayette Street. The Dude of Oud gives it a first shave and breaks down every note.
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HC&C's new James Bond soap is inspired by Bond No. 9's Lafayette Street, and it's not the old James Bond or 007 soaps. Brand new scent, just released, and it's really something.
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Phoenix Shaving and Shave Dad return with the Shave Dad's Dad collection for Father's Day 2026, a limited edition built around the memory of Lectric Shave.
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YAQI has kept showing up for the Shave Dad community, running giveaways and helping members find quality shaving gear. A long-overdue note of thanks.
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Jerry refreshed the Shave Dad logo and group banner. The new mark will debut on a Shave Dad release expected this September.
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Jerry's launching a new Smooth Operator soap at the Texas Wet Shave Meetup, marine scent, clean and easy.
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Two months in, three times a week, and Frank has already landed on the two things most new shavers take much longer to name.
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Ten shaves in with Bourbon Cowboy from Eric at The Cajun Blade. Bourbon fragrance that doesn't knock you out. That's harder to pull off than it sounds.
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I've been on a fougere kick, and Denton Majik's Dominate is checking every box. An homage to the discontinued Brut Dominant, plus the full Texas Wet Shavers meetup schedule if you're coming out.
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DJ and Heather just launched Salve & Oak Company in May, and their Northwood soap and splash hit right out of the gate. Woodsy, clean, great lather on the first try.
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Jerry put up a heat safety reminder in the Shave Dad group, and the message is worth slowing down for. Heat exhaustion doesn't announce itself politely.
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Red, White & Rugged dupes Avon Wild Country, and the nostalgia hit is real. Full three-pass shave with the Frank Shaving Tobin Throwbacks brush and a Shave It Shave Co razor.
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My first razor from Design94, the titanium, gets a travel shave in a late-70s hotel under the midnight sun. Heavy for titanium, negative exposure, and the Nivea kit I'd pick over everything else.
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I had to go back and rehone the M. Jung 6/8 because the edge from my honing video wasn't good enough. Second pass, TCB Berry Chill in the cup, a lot of menthol, and a hot South Louisiana morning.
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Damon won a Van Yulay scent contest, and Riding Rhonda is what came out of it. He also puts the Blackland Blackbird through two passes and gives his honest take.
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The Shave Mercantile's Sangria Nocturne hits the den tonight: dark fruits, citrus, red wine, and an intimate scent built for late evenings. Plus their new splash aftershave in the same fragrance.
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Neither the Masamune nor the Nodachi worked for me out of the box. One was too mild, the other drew blood. Here's how mixing parts from both finally got me a decent shave.
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Frank at Strike Gold Shave sent me the Red, White & Rugged collab with Razor Emporium - a Reagan-inspired release built on the DNA of Avon Wild Country. Here's my full shave review.
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PAA's Coop (a Doop) is a Joop! homage that hits hard. I ran it through a Str8 Shave Saturday with the Dreifuss 1919 and the wifey gave it 85 proof.
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I picked up The Cajun Blade's Bon Temps Barbershop at Maggard Meetup thanks to my wife's recommendation. Here's a shave with a classic Southern barbershop scent.
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Jerry's running a giveaway in the Shave Dad group with two soap and aftershave sets from Strike Gold Shave on the line. Camp David and Smooth Operator. Two winners, picked at random.
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Kim's spring limited edition might knock Fresh Forest off the top of my Wild Fox rankings. Full shave, lather walkthrough, and thoughts on the redesigned aftershave gel.
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I've been asking Ethan at The Shave Mercantile to make a splash for years. He finally did it, and Sangria Nocturne was the one I had to try first.
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David Young at Soap Palooza made a soap for the Great Texas Wet Shavers Meetup - coffee, leather, smoke, and desert creosote. I got my hands on it before the unveiling and it's real good.
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Charles asked the Shave Dad group: open comb or closed? Twenty-six members weighed in, and the breakdown tells you something useful about guard geometry and how to pick.
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PAA's Coop soap and splash, inspired by Joop! Homme, gets a Memorial Day outdoor field test above Blue River Reservoir. Tobin's score: a 10.
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Adopted Acres entered the Blizzard Battles with Triple Dog Dare. The label stopped the group cold. The maker says the scent runs even further.
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Brush burn from face lathering has more than one cause, and the fix depends on which one you have. A practical breakdown from people who have dealt with it.
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Pairing Adopted Acres Lime on the Line with the Personna GEM blade, a tallow soap built on lime, spearmint, and peppermint essential oils, no fragrance oils.
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Strike Gold launches a Reagan-inspired aromatic that leans into classic American masculinity - built on the bones of Avon's Wild Country.
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The Rex Konsul ran away with the vote, but Yaqi, the Wunderbar, Above The Tie, and a Danish antique all had their people. Real picks, real shavers.
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Jerry paused the feed to say what needed saying. A brief message of remembrance from the Shave Dad community.
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Jerry and Doug built something special with Family First. Second shave in and this EIEIO base is already one of the best I've put on my face.
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Soap Commander has been around long enough to be an OG in the artisan shave renaissance. Forty-one reactions later, the Shave Dad group was pretty clear on where it stands.
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First time trying Strike Gold Shave Air Force One, and I'm doing it as a travel shave at Harrison Hot Springs. Brett called this one right.
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Joe at Subtle Art Soap has announced SEND IT!, a limited summer soap built around the scents of a day on the mountain bike trails: green, fresh, floral, woodsy, musky.
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PAA has a Summer Advent Calendar in the works. Jerry is involved, says there are surprises coming, and the group just got the first teaser.
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Jerry reviewed the Razor Works razor and Forbidden Root soap by BCSoapsNSuch ahead of a group pass-around. There's a learning curve on the razor. The soap was a genuine surprise from a newer artisan.
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Shave Dad hit 5,000 members. Jerry's thank-you singled out the members who help newcomers, and that's the part worth reading.
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The Shave Dad Flea Market runs daily in 2026. Razors, soaps, brushes, full trifectas: members buy, sell, and trade in the comments every day. Here's how it works.
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HAGS Artisan and The Wet Shaving Store built Dark Knight around an interpretation of Parfums de Marly Percival, a niche aromatic fragrance. The name promises storm and shadow, but the soap and matching aftershave run bright, lavender and citrus over a warm amber base. Both are stocked at The Wet Shaving Store.
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Joseph didn't discover House of Mammoth on his own. His friend Josué pointed him there with a tip: some of their scents are right in your wheelhouse. Dark and bold. That tip paid off.
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Matt asked the Shave Dad group what they wear to work. Thirty-two answers later, the picks range from Mennen Skin Bracer to Sauvage Elixir, with real talk on shared workspaces and fragrance etiquette.
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Bary reviews Wit's End Ultimate Sacrifice, an annual May release for Law Enforcement Appreciation Month. Inspired by D&G Light Blue, with proceeds benefiting the National Law Enforcement Fund.
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Four main approaches came out of this thread: dish soap and a toothbrush, ultrasonic cleaners, a DIY disinfecting spray, and rinsing with water alone. All practical, all valid.
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The Cajun Blade is dropping Defending Liberty on June 6, a 250th Anniversary soap built with Marine veteran Drew. Tobacco, smoke, bourbon, bergamot. Giveaway live in the thread now.
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Jerry's running a Razor Works R1 Hammerhead pass-around. The 6061 aluminum razor takes half DE blades, sterilizing packets come along, and spots are open now.
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Daniel set out to fix a residue problem and ended up with a practical tip: lukewarm water keeps the lather slicker than hot.
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Five aluminum double-edge razors ranked lowest to highest price, from the adjustable PAA Ascension at $69.95 to the Timeless Slant at $84. I can get a damn fine shave every single time from any of them.
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Jerry's backing a newcomer: Blaine is launching BCSoapsNSuch on Etsy and kicking things off with a giveaway of Forbidden Root, a warm earthy shaving soap with a smoke edge.
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Mark previewed DentonMajik's CryoMajik and calls it one of the coldest shaving products he's tried. Eucalyptus, lemon, and serious menthol up top, with cooling that builds through the shave.
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My friend Aaron handed me a box of vintage Super Speeds, and the Red Tip A3 from 1955 is where the exploration starts. Mild, comfortable, and better going against the grain than I expected.
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Three giveaways, a YouTube directory thread with 198 comments, and a first look at a Shave Dad x Razor Emporium collab. Here's the week.
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Jerry just announced Back to Glory, an upcoming Shave Dad x Razor Emporium collab built around the Gillette Red Tip. Scent notes: bergamot, lavender, cedarwood, amber.
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Black leather, black tobacco, oud, and a hint of strawberry - Ariana & Evans Nero e Rosso is the latest entry in the Daniele Maullu Collection, and maker Peter calls it his best work yet.
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I took Blaine's second BC Soaps release to the McKenzie River at sunset. Isekai is clean, green, and built for summer - and his new tackle base is better than the first one.
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It's Italian Shave Wednesday, I'm T-minus five days from surgery, and we're touring Europe through soap, aftershave, and cologne. Mondial 1908, Floïd, Musgo Real, and the RazoRock German 37.
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Noble Otter Firefighter is the artisan world's quietest charity release, an aquatic-woodsy shave soap and matching after shave splash made to raise money for the American Red Cross and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Despite the name, there are no smoke notes. Grapefruit, lavender, red cedarwood, sandalwood, and ambergris carry the scent. Both halves are available at The Wet Shaving Store.
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I don't push affiliate codes. Duke Cannon's different - their veterans mission is real and the Big Softy actually delivers.
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Jerry put out the call to the group's YouTubers: Shave Dad is nearing 5,000 members and could use a mention.
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Nick sent me his vintage Shulton Old Spice - soap, aftershave, cologne, the full trifecta - to find out if it's still as slick as he thinks. Forty-plus years in the mug, and the answer is yes.
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Two community meetups to put on your calendar. The Great Texas Wet Shavers Meetup at the Kalahari Resort in Round Rock on June 6, and The Great Mid-Atlantic Wet Shavers Meetup at Conshohocken Brewing on October 18. Hosts, vendors, and how to get tickets below.
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PAA has officially announced the return of Agua Dulce, their long-running Florida Water tribute that first hit the catalog back in 2016. A decade in, it has earned a cult slot in the seasonal rotation.
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The Family First collab from Adopted Acres Soap Co and Shave Dad drops May 9 on Etsy. I got a set a few days early, ran it through the Micromatic, and the EIEIO base is no joke. The name also means more to me personally than you might expect.
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I've got 31 stainless steel razors but only 10 earn regular time on my face. Here's the countdown, $40 to $150, with codes to buy most of them cheaper.
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Brett shared his Panta Rei Mediterraneo with me, and I can't find it anywhere in stock. Aquatic, spicy, layered - if it comes back, don't miss it.
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The Leaf Twig in Glacier just arrived, and I watched the mailbox all day waiting for it. Full kit breakdown and a two-pass shave with Pinaud Clubman Bay Rum to close.
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Four years in and the list has changed. Stainless steel is mostly out, titanium is in, and some razors have earned spots I didn't see coming.
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A spring 2026 Shave Dad release with Ohio artisan Adopted Acres Soap Co. Built on the new EIEIO base, Wagyu tallow, duck fat, lard, castor oil, paired with a new alcohol splash. One-and-done release.
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First time with Noble Otter, and Lorekeeper is the one I almost talked myself out of buying. That ink note everyone questioned? It works.
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Just got the new Proof Select 2.0 in the mail today and put it right to work. Here's what Proof changed from the original and whether it's worth making the switch.
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Ask 10 guys what a barbershop smells like and you'll get 10 different answers. They're all correct, and five regional recipes explain exactly why.
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I borrowed Brett's Henson Medium to finally run a proper side-by-side against my Mild. Three passes, same blade, same soap, same face. The result was closer than I expected.
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I've been wet shaving for over 30 years, and the Rex Konsul gave me one of the best post-shave feels I've had on any razor. Whether that justifies $349 is what this review is here to answer.
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There was noise a few weeks back that TABAC was discontinuing their shave soap. False alarm. What it's actually like to use for the first time.
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Ten double-edge blades I keep coming back to, ranked sharpest to mildest. Plus a giveaway for a 100-pack of Platinum Strangelets from Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements.
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Twenty shaves with the RazoRock Next Level 85mm plate. 316L steel, killer value, ultra mild shave. But does the name hold up? I have thoughts.
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A law enforcement tribute release from Heritage Hill Shave Co, five-product line built around a Bleu de Chanel + Creed Aventus-inspired scent. Duty · Honor · Service.
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In this episode of The Retro Wet Shaving Podcast, Dave interviews Pete Hendrix from HC & C!
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Merkur's 37C has been the slant standard for decades. My three-pass BBS walk-through, the blade pairing that makes this head perform, and where Mühle pulls ahead.
Read more →In this episode of The Retro Wet Shaving Podcast, Dave and Andre Pinto announce their personal picks for the 2025 Retro Wet Shaving Podcast awards!
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A community benefit release supporting Jerry from Shave Dad in his fight against prostate cancer. 100% of proceeds go directly to him.
Read more →A January–February 2026 community benefit release supporting Jerry from Shave Dad in his fight against prostate cancer. 100% of proceeds went to Jerry. The fundraiser has closed.
Read more →In this episode of The Retro Wet Shaving Podcast, Dave returns to the wet shaving community and has a chat with Adam Smith.
Read more →In this episode of The Retro Wet Shaving Podcast, Grant from Razor Works joins Dave to chat about the Hammerhead single-edge Razor!
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Van Yulay's Archangels series, named for Michael, leader of the heavenly armies. Shave Dad × Van Yulay direct release, November 2024.
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Honest Sportsman Series review by Tobin Fetters. Fragrance breakdown, performance notes, and a giveaway. Ideal for late summer and fall wear.
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First impressions of the Shave Dad Sportsman Series with Wet Shaving Store and Master Soap Creations. Scent notes, performance, pricing and launch deal.
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Explore the Shave Dad Sportsman Series soap and splash. A refined outdoorsy scent – flannel tuxedo. Limited release one-and-done artisan shave set.
Read more →In this episode of The Retro Wet Shaving Podcast, Dave has a chat with Rory from Kronos Razors! Join Dave on this exciting interview.
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Long Island Shaving reviews the Sportsman Series shaving soap and splash. Oud-inspired, woodsy scent, great lather, and skin-friendly splash.
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Shave Dad’s Sportsman Series, a collaboration with The Wet Shaving Store, Shave Dad, and Master Soap Creations, featuring a premium woody fragrance.
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Discover Buccaneer Bay Rum, a bold wet shaving collection featuring tropical citrus, spice, and rum. Premium lather, unique scent, unforgettable shave.
Read more →In this episode of The Retro Wet Shaving Podcast, Dave has a chat with Peter Charkalis from Ariana & Evans! Join Dave on this exciting interview.
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A new release! Achieve a closer, irritation-free shave with Shave Dad’s Dad an Homage to Lectric Shave by PAA and Shave Dad!
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Discover “Shave Dad’s Dad,” a nostalgic scent from the collaboration between Phoenix Shaving and Shaved Dad, honoring fathers with vintage elegance.
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A Limited Edition Collaboration Between Phoenix Shaving & Shave Dad Homage to Vintage Lectric Shave & Dad’s Everywhere!
Read more →In this episode of The Retro Wet Shaving Podcast, Dave has a chat with Gianluca from Nomad Theory! Join Dave on this exciting interview.
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The long-awaited release of Shave Dad’s Devil’s Den is out now! This is an exciting collaboration between Elysian Soaps, Shave Dad, and The Wet Shaving Store!
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The long-awaited release of Shave Dad’s Devil’s Den is out now! This is an exciting collaboration between Elysian Soaps, Shave Dad, and The Wet Shaving Store!
Read more →In this episode of The Retro Wet Shaving Podcast, Dave has a chat with Moritz Neugebauer from My-Blades! Have you tried the doubled-edge My Blades?
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Discover the new Jelly Rings set from Strike Gold Shave! Featuring raspberry and chocolate scents, it’s a gourmand delight launching on February 7, 2025.
Read more →In this episode of The Retro Wet Shaving Podcast, Dave shares more information about himself and the podcast. Learn more about Dave, the man behind the podcast!
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A unique collaboration from Strike Gold Shave featuring chocolate, vanilla, and raspberry for an indulgent shaving experience!
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A Cracker Jack–inspired caramel popcorn shaving soap from Florida artisan Van Yulay, in collaboration with Shave Dad. Sold direct on vanyulay.com.
Read more →In this episode of The Retro Wet Shaving Podcast, Dave interviews Mully Shaves and talks about his collaboration with Adopted Acres Soap Co.
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Join Mike at Long Island Shaving for the exciting “Jelly Ring” release review! Experience the perfect chocolate-raspberry shave on Feb 7, limited to 50 sets.
Read more →This is a special episode of The Retro Wet Shaving Podcast, Dave talks about the recent loss of our very good friend Ygor Yuri Dos Santos in late January.
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Elevate your wet shaving experience with the Rockwell 6C Adjustable Double-Edge Safety Razor. Durable, eco-friendly, and customizable for the perfect shave!
Read more →In this episode of The Retro Wet Shaving Podcast, André (aka Barba Tradicional) joins Dave to do a yearly review and awards for 2024.
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Discover the Leaf Razor: the eco-friendly, versatile solution for wet shaving. Enjoy a smooth shave while reducing your environmental impact.
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The Shave Dad Group on FaceBook is arguably be cleanest and most active group for wet shavers. These are the group rules for 2025 that keep our ship tight.
Read more →In this episode of the Retro Wet Shaving Podcast, Dave interviews Roger Stead also known as Big Dodge Shaving; a Scottish wet shaver!
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Discover the Omega Boar Bristle Shaving Brush – a classic choice for modern wet shavers. Enjoy exceptional lather and comfort at an affordable price.
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Elevate your grooming routine with Master Soap Creations Vintage Spice After Shave Splash. Enjoy a classic scent and modern performance for a refreshing shave.
Read more →In this episode of the Retro Wet Shaving Podcast, Dave hangs interviews John from Elvado Grooming, a wet shaving product artisan.
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A limited-edition holiday shaving soap built around lavender, cedarwood, and vetiver, Shave Dad's December 2024 release with The Wet Shaving Store, inspired by Ralph Lauren's Ralph's Club.
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Experience a superior shave with the Merkur Progress Adjustable Double Edge Safety Razor. Customize your comfort and enjoy expert craftsmanship in every shave.
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Discover the Merkur 37C HD Slant Double-Edge Safety Razor, a top choice for wet shaving enthusiasts seeking precision and comfort.
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Upgrade your shave with the Omega Black Hi-Brush Fiber Shaving Brush. Enjoy superior lather, durability, and easy maintenance for an exceptional experience.
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The Simpson Trafalgar T2 Synthetic Shaving Brush: soft fibers, excellent lather, easy maintenance, and unbeatable value for a superior wet shaving experience.
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The Doctor Plus Antiseptic Alum Bar: your ultimate solution for nicks and cuts while shaving. Affordable, effective, and a must-have for every wet shaver!
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For those that want to secure a set of the Shave Dad Florida Man release, pre-ordering is now available. Head over to WholllyKaw to order your set today.
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Upgrade your shaving routine with the Antica Barberia Mondial Panther Black Brush. Luxurious, durable, and easy to maintain for a superior lathering experience.
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Pro shave with Antica Barberia Mondial Citrus Vigoroso Aftershave! Refresh skin while enjoying its antiseptic benefits. Shop now at The Wet Shaving Store!
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Elevate your shaving ritual with Master Soap Creations Frosted Bay Rum Artisan Shaving Soap. Experience rich lather, soothing care, and luxurious aroma.
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Discover the Goodfellas’ Smile Valynor Double Edge Safety Razor, an Italian-crafted masterpiece perfect for a superior and stylish wet shaving experience!
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Discover the Fine Accoutrements DE5 Double Edge Safety Razor, your gateway to the art of wet shaving with vintage craftsmanship and modern precision.
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Discover the Omega Mixed Bristle Micro Shaving Brush: perfect for travel and daily use, blending boar and badger for a luxurious, effective shave on the go.
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Shaving with the Omega Professional Boar Bristle Brush will give you superior lathering, durability, and style, all for just $12.99. Shop now!
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Essential shaving tips for men with rosacea to reduce irritation and redness. Learn how to prep, shave, and care for sensitive skin effectively.
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Wholly Kaw Live in the Shave Dad group! Mark your calendars! This Sunday, November 10th, at 7:00 PM Eastern – Join us for a Q&A and live giveaway!
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Discover the Master Soap Creations Mosper Artisan Shaving Soap for a luxurious shave. Handcrafted, rich lather, and natural ingredients for sensitive skin.
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Elevate your shaving routine with Hero – Barba Tradicional x Elysian Luxury Shaving Soap. Experience luxurious lather and an invigorating aroma,!
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Discover the Merkur 34C, a timeless safety razor that offers superior comfort, precision, and durability for wet shaving enthusiasts of all levels.
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Upgrade your wet shaving routine with the Fine Accoutrements Stout Synthetic Shaving Brush. Enjoy luxury, performance, and cruelty-free comfort.
Read more →In this episode of the Retro Wet Shaving Podcast, Dave hangs out with Andre Pinto and Ygor Yuri Dos Santos: 2 wet shaving content creators and enthusiasts.
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Upgrade your shaving routine with the Merkur 41C Hexagon Handle Double Edge Razor. Experience a close, comfortable shave with superior grip and lasting quality!
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Enhance your shaving ritual with the Il Marchese Cavour XC-05 Premium Synthetic Shaving Brush. Experience luxury, durability, and exceptional craftsmanship.
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Discover the Merkur 43C Double Edge Safety Razor for an exceptional shaving experience: an elegant design, unmatched weight, and high-quality craftsmanship!
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The Dovo Primo I Safety Razor is a game-changer in the world of shaving, combining timeless design, advanced engineering, and unparalleled performance.
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Reaper at the Barbershop – A collaboration between Elysian Soaps and The Wet Shaving Store. Products for those who dare to walk the line between life and death.
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Witch hazel is a natural, soothing aftershave that helps reduce redness, prevent infection, and balance oil levels, making it ideal for all skin types. For sensitive skin, a patch test is recommended to ensure compatibility.
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Introducing Hero, a premium shaving set launching on October 10th, 2024, crafted in collaboration with Elysian Soap Shop and Barba Tradicional.
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Join me, Tobin, as I review the new mentholated shaving soaps El Mahiko and El Ludo from The Wet Shaving Store. Enjoy rich, aromatic scents perfect for fall!
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Join Tobin at Doris Ranch as he reviews the Wet Shaving Store’s new Essentials line, featuring unique fragrances inspired by El Salvador’s musical culture!
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Join DJ Chubbs for a smooth shaving experience with the Pumping Iron and the Shave Dad razor. Discover top tips, techniques, and products for the perfect shave!
Read more →A new episode of The Retro Wet Shaving Podcast has been released. In this episode, Dave interviews Tiago from Westman Shaving, a soap artisan from Portugal.
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Discover the new Essentials collection at The Wet Shaving Store: El Gavila, El Peluquero, El Azulado, and El Magico. Available September 20, 2024.
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A soap + splash release whose labels feature a child's drawing of their father shaving. The first in an ongoing series, made with Hendrix Classics & Co. Only the splash remains in stock.
Read more →Checkout the label designs for the upcoming Shave Dad release: Florida Man by WhollyKaw and The Wet Shaving Store. You don’t want to miss this one…
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Shave Dad in collaboration with Strike Gold Shave presents Knock Out! A new shaving soap and aftershave that will get you in the ring!
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Starting your day off right can set the tone for success, productivity, and overall well-being. Here’s a scientifically proven morning routine that…
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Lockhart’s Shave Soap The Magnificent Old Barbershop; checkout this shaving soap that looks really interesting:
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Join Matthew for a Sunday shave featuring Strike Gold Shave’s “3 Ring Circus” soap. Discover tips, product reviews, and a cozy shaving experience!
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Join Sig Solo for the final shave of July 2024, featuring the innovative Shave Dad Razor and aromatic Royal Pine soap. Smooth, efficient, and unique!
Read more →A new episode of The Retro Wet Shaving Podcast has been released. In this episode, Dave interviews Tiago from Westman Shaving, a soap artisan from Portugal.
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Explore Muhle’s Grapefruit and Mint Shave Stick in Shave Stick Stories Chapter 17. Discover my honest review and why it didn’t meet expectations!
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Join Sig Solo for Shave Stick Stories Chapter 16 as he reviews the Nivea Men Body Shaving soap stick with the Edwin Jagger DE89 razor!
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Get the best deals of the summer on wet shaving products at The Wet Shaving Store. Get 25% off in stock items at The Wet Shaving Store for a limited time.
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Join Sig Solo in Chapter 15 of Shave Sick Stories as he reviews the Turkish Derby soap and Edwin Jagger DE89 razor. Discover scent, slickness, and more!
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Join Tobin for a lively review of the cotton candy-inspired fragrance “Three Ring Circus.” Discover tips, exclusive offers, and upcoming live chats!
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Join John from Cape Cod Wet Shaving for a quick, delightful shave featuring the scrumptious Three Ring Circus soap, gourmand lovers won’t want to miss this!
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Steve at Alpha Shaving Works built a 100-piece run of an aluminum DE for Shave Dad: 6061 aluminum, sandblasted then anodised, 0.70 blade gap, laser-etched Shave Dad/Alpha logo. $49.99.
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In Tobin’s new series Shaving Myths and Legends, he examines some common myths about The Muhle R89 and the Edwin Jagger DE89
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Shave Dad presents 3 Ring Circus; a fragrance that captures the essence of a circus – cotton candy! This sweet and slightly zesty scent combines notes of…
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Join Sig Solo in June’s Shave Stick Stories as he reviews the Spike Shave Stick, assessing scent, slickness, and skin feel. Discover his final score!
Read more →A new episode of The Retro Wet Shaving Podcast has been released. In this episode, Dave Pearl Shaving – a top shaving product company from India.
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Shave Dad presents SUITS; inspired by the charisma of Harvey Specter, SUITS boasts a sophisticated fragrance profile that radiates strength and sophistication.
Read more →A new episode of The Retro Wet Shaving Podcast has been released. In this episode, Dave interviews Shannon Constantine from Elysian Soaps; a luxury soap company.
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A bright citrus-and-sea-breeze artisan shaving soap from Hendrix Classics & Co., made in collaboration with the Shave Dad community and distributed by The Wet Shaving Store.
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Discover the Cremo Shave Stick in this review. Learn about the Indian Tech Sterling Razor and evaluate the Cremo Shave Stick using the 5 S’s.
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Sig Solo reviews the Arko shave stick in this episode of Shave Stick Stories. Find out how it ranks based on simplicity, slickness, scent, and scent strength!
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At Shave Dad, we’re Pumping Iron and are dedicated to complete male grooming and promoting a healthy lifestyle. The inspiration for our Pumping Iron…
Read more →A new episode of The Retro Wet Shaving Podcast has been released. In this episode, Dave interviews Shannon Constantine from Elysian Soaps; a luxury soap company.
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Shaving tips from Andy at The Wet Shaving Store; he shares some easy to implement tips that you can use right now to improve the quality of your shave.
Read more →At Shave Dad, we’re Pumping Iron and are dedicated to complete male grooming and promoting a healthy lifestyle. The inspiration for our Pumping Iron…
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An extra crispy high definition video review of The Wet Shaving Store’s Neon Moon and the Goodfellas Smile Styletto by Subie Shaves!
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Tobin shares his great expertise and thoughts in a video review of the latest release from The Wet Shaving Store and HC&C: Neon Moon.
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A shaving review of the Parker Injector Razor and Elvado Almafi by Rajat Bajaj, a wet shaving enthusiast, expert, and reviewer.
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A video review of Shave Dad’s Sambuca Con La Mosca by Passione Rasatura; an Italian wet shaving enthusiast, hobbyist, and reviewer.
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Shave Dad Tip: Hot Towel Treatment – a hot towel treatment is an easy way to take your shave from awesome to luxuriously awesome!
Read more →A new episode of The Retro Wet Shaving Podcast has been released. In this episode, Dave interviews Sri Ram from the Wholly Kaw soap company.
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Jerry pinned The Hone Zone in the Shave Dad group - a permanent thread where experienced honers share gear, instructional videos, and hands-on advice. Bryan put up stones and practice razors on day one.
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Neon Moon is inspired by the song made popular by Brooks & Dunn. However, instead of focusing on the hard times, the scent is designed to inspire a new…
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A review of the Dovo Primo double edge Razor by Andre Pinto (Barba Tradicional). Andre shares his thoughts and first shave impressions with the Dovo Primo.
Read more →The Shave Dad Group on FaceBook is arguable be cleanest and most active group for wet shavers. These are the group rules that keep our ship tight.
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A review of the Yates Winning Razor by Andre Pinto (Barba Tradicional). Andre shares his thoughts and experience on his first shave with the Winning razor.
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A shaving review of the Leaf Twig and Shave Dad’s Commando by Rajat Bajaj, a wet shaving enthusiast, expert, and reviewer.
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A list of the top five synthetic shaving brushes that Tobin found himself using during the year 2023. Tobin shares his thoughts and technical info.
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If you’re new to wet shaving, don’t worry about the fancy products and expensive razors. We all started somewhere and are happy to help each other out…
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A set of of awesome wet shaving podcasts you need to follow and listen to. These wet shaving podcasts cover everything from community news to product reviews!
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Yo, what’s up, everyone? It’s Andy, from The Wet Shaving Store, and today we’re diving into a tale of smoothness, precision, and why wet shaving…
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A review of the Timeless Aluminum Razor by Rajat Bajaj, a wet shaving enthusiast, expert, and reviewer.
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A video review of Shave Dad’s Biumo Tattoo Club by The Deacon Shaves!
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A video review of Shave Dad’s Biumo Tattoo Club by Brandon Shaves!
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A video review of Shave Dad’s Biumo Tattoo Club by Subie Shaves!
Read more →At Shave Dad, we’re Pumping Iron and are dedicated to complete male grooming and promoting a healthy lifestyle. The inspiration for our Pumping Iron…
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A video review of Shave Dad’s Biumo Tattoo Club by The Long Island Shaver!
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A first impression video of Shave Dad’s Biumo Tattoo Club by Tobin’s Throwbacks! Learn the key points about Biumo Tattoo Club.
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We are delighted to announce that Shave Dad & The Wet Shaving Store, in partnership with HC&C, will soon launch the inaugural edition of our Shave Dad Tattoo series: Biumo Tattoo Club. This exclusive collection will showcase custom-label designs from…
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A video review of Shave Dad’s Sambuca by The Long Island Shaver!
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A video review of Shave Dad’s Sambuca by The Deacon Shaves!
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Holiday 2023 collaboration between Shave Dad and Strike Gold Shave. Spicy-sweet licorice with coffee bean accents. Sold direct via Strike Gold.
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The Wet Shaving Store’s Black Friday advertisement.
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Johnny-345 – an amazing collaboration between The Wet Shaving Store, Shave Dad, and 345 Soap Co. This soap and splash is available at The Wet Shaving Store…
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A beginner’s guide to wet shaving from Shave Dad! A basic guide on how to get started with the best way to groom your face.
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A video review of Shave Dad’s Louie by Marion the Barbarion!
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A video spotlight on Shave Dad’s Commando by Jeff Shaves!
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A full video review of Shave Dad’s Commando by Tobin’s Throwbacks! An in-depth review of Commando by the expert himself, Tobin Fetters!
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An in depth video review of Shave Dad’s Commando by the one and only Mark Szorady!
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A first impression video of Shave Dad’s Commando by Tobin’s Throwbacks! Learn all the key points about Commando.
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A video review of Shave Dad’s Louie by The Deacon Shaves!
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A video review of Shave Dad’s Louie by Brandon Shaves!
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A video review of Shave Dad’s Commando by The Sicilian Shaver!
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A video review of Shave Dad’s Commando by Subie Shaves!
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A video spotlight on Shave Dad’s Louie by Jeff Shaves!
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Listen up, soldier! This here is COMMANDO – a rugged, no-nonsense shaving soap and aftershave splash, born from a collaboration between The Wet Shaving Store, Shave Dad (the...
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A full video review of Shave Dad’s Louie by Tobin’s Throwbacks! An in-depth review of Louie by the expert himself, Tobin Fetters!
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An in depth video review of Shave Dad’s Louie by the one and only Mark Szorady!
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A video review of Shave Dad’s Louie by Subie Shaves!
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A first impression video of Shave Dad’s Louie by Tobin’s Throwbacks! Learn all the key points about Louie.
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Well, folks, gather 'round and let me tell ya 'bout Louie – a shaving soap and aftershave splash that's gonna make your heart sing.
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A video review of Shave Dad’s Eastwood by The Deacon Shaves!
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An in depth video review of Shave Dad’s Eastwood by Tobin’s Throwbacks! Get all of Tobin’s expertise while he examines Eastwood.
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An in depth video review of Shave Dad’s Eastwood by the one and only Mark Szorady!
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A video review of Shave Dad’s Eastwood by Marion the Barbarian!
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A video spotlight of Shave Dad’s Eastwood by Jeff Shaves!
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A video review of Shave Dad’s Eastwood by The Sicilian Shaver!
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A video review of Shave Dad’s Eastwood by Cape Cod Wet Shaving!
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A video review of Shave Dad’s Eastwood by Subie Shaves!
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A first impression video of Shave Dad’s Eastwood by Tobin’s Throwbacks! Learn some general information about Eastwood.
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Indulge in the captivating aroma of Eastwood Shaving Soap and Aftershave Splash, a masterful creation brought to you through an exclusive collaboration between The Wet Shaving...
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A shave video with Shave Dad’s Made Man by The Deacon Shaves!
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A video review of Shave Dad’s Tranquility Bay by Jeff Shaves!
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A shave with Shave Dad’s Tranquility Bay by The Deacon Shaves!
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Introducing the Tranquility Bay Shaving Soap, Aftershave Splash, and Balm Collection by Elysian Soaps, an exquisite collaboration exclusively available at The Wet Shaving Store.
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A video review of Shave Dad’s Dork by Brandon Shaves!
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Introducing Dork Shaving Soap and Aftershave Splash, a sensational collaboration between Denton Majik and The Wet Shaving Store, exclusively crafted for the esteemed Shave Dad...
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A video review of Shave Dad’s Spumoni by The Long Island Shaver!
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A video review of Shave Dad’s Spumoni by The Sicilian Shaver!
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Introducing Spumoni Shaving Soap and Aftershave Splash, a remarkable collaboration between Strike Gold Shave and The Wet Shaving Store, exclusively created for the esteemed Shave...
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A video review of Shave Dad’s Old TImer by The Deacon Shaves!
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A summer 2023 Shave Dad release with Strike Gold Shave, distributed by The Wet Shaving Store. Sold out, kept on TWSS as a collection archive.
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A fun video clip of Shave Dad’s Old Timer by Cape Cod Wet Shaving!
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A video review of Shave Dad’s Royal Pine by Cape Cod Wet Shaving!
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An in depth video review of Shave Dad’s Old Timer by the one and only Mark Szorady!
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Experience the timeless charm of Old Timer Shaving Soap and Aftershave Splash, a remarkable creation by Elysian Soaps.
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Introducing Royal Pine, the exquisite shaving soap and aftershave splash created by Ginger's Garden exclusively for Shave Dad .
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A video review of Shave Dad’s Made Man by The Deacon Shaves!
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A video review of Shave Dad’s Made Man by The Sicilian Shaver!
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Net Weight 4 Ounces From Shave Dad: Okay, my friends, it's finally ready!
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