First Shave with Saponificio Varesino Desert Vetiver
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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WestMan Ye Olde Limey Shave Soap and Splash Review
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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Muhle Rocca vs Edwin Jagger 3One6: Head to Head Comparison
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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Edwin Jagger 3ONE6 DE Razor Review
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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PAA Sun Down: Shaving with the Mühle Rocca R95
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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Evening Shave: Kapo Fresh, Karve Bison, and Men's Master Professional
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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Aylsworth Atelier AC Razor: Satin Finish First Impressions
My first Artist Club razor, and Aylsworth's Atelier in satin finish delivered a BBS result with zero alum reaction.
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Gillette Black Handled Super Speed U1 1974: Vintage Razor Review
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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Wild Fox Rituals Ethereal Spring: Shaving with the Karve Bison AL
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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Strike Gold Shave Air Force One: Travel Shave at Harrison Hot Springs
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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Gillette Red Tip Super Speed A3 (1955) Review
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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Panta Rei Mediterraneo: Shave Review with the Guido SS
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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Noble Otter Lorekeeper: First Shave with the Muhle Rocca R95
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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Henson AL13 Mild vs. Medium: A Head-to-Head Shave Comparison
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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TABAC Original: My First Shave with a German Classic
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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