The Leaf Branch: My Take After Two Months and a Family Trip
Leaf's new Branch razor is finally out, and I've already put two months and a 10-day family vacation on it. Here's how it shaves.
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Cajun Blade ACR1 and The Cutter: Coast Guard Tribute Review
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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Beyond the Lather Ep. 1: Ariana & Evans Obsidian Ember
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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Culper Spy Ring Cipher Challenge: Part 1 | John Paul Jones SOTD
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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Ariana & Evans Mail Call: Nero e Rosso and Obsidian Ember
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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Karve Bison Stainless Steel: First Shave Impressions
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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Red, White & Rugged: Full Review | Strike Gold Shave x Razor Emporium
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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Adopted Acres Family First Soap Review: EIEIO Base on the Blackland Blackbird
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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My Current Top 10 Modern Double Edge Safety Razors for 2026
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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Proof Select 2.0: Initial Thoughts and First Shave
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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Sportsman Series Shaving Soap Review
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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Jelly Rings Shave Dad Release with Strike Gold
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.
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Biumo Tattoo Club by the Long Island Shaver
A video review of Shave Dad’s Biumo Tattoo Club by The Long Island Shaver!
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Sambuca Review by the Long Island Shaver
A video review of Shave Dad’s Sambuca by The Long Island Shaver!
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Spumoni Review by the Long Island Shaver
A video review of Shave Dad’s Spumoni by The Long Island Shaver!
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