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Jul 14, 2026 · Fred Shaves

Yaqi Pinacolada Chillers: Summer Shave with the Caveem

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.

Yaqi 24mm boar brush with green sparkle handle beside BBS Coolzilla soap and Yaqi Ghost aluminum razor

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Jul 9, 2026 · Fred Shaves

Yaqi Boar Brush First Look: BBS Coolzilla and the Ghost

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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Jul 7, 2026 · Fred Shaves

Subtle Art Soap Co Ice Queen and the Gillette Red Tip

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.

Fred's shaving setup featuring BBS Coolzilla soap and splash, Yaqi Caramel brush, and Gillette Fatboy razor

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Jul 1, 2026 · Fred

BBS Coolzilla and Gillette Fatboy: Shaving Off Nine Days of Growth

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.