Mr. Rick is back. HAGS Rick Or Treat II, the 2026 Halloween limited edition, drops today at 11:00 AM Pacific at The Wet Shaving Store: a dark cherry, almond and vanilla gourmand in the MR. RICK soap base, with a matching aftershave lotion and moisturizing balm.
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Leslie asked if pre-shave is a real step or just ritual. Fifty replies later, the group split clean in half.
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Jerry's new teaser shows an aluminum razor in red or blue, priced at $80, with no pre-order link yet and a lot of questions about blade gap left unanswered.
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Jerry introduced a new artisan, Stone & Silk Grooming Co., to the group, and the Coconut & Bamboo scent and a sold out Winter Sovereign tub got everyone talking.
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A map of the whole hobby for new wet shavers: the gear families, the words the community uses for them, how to read a product listing, and which Shave Dad guide to open next for every topic.
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A Shave Dad thread sizes up Kai Captain Sharp blades against Feather and Schick AC options, and the group doesn't hold back on a favorite.
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A Grim Reaper waiting in the barber chair, and a spicy amber scent built for October. The Reaper at the Barbershop shaving soap and its matching aftershave splash make the Halloween set to own. Both are stocked at The Wet Shaving Store.
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Every shaving product carrying a Prime Big Deal badge on Amazon for Prime Big Deal Days, October 6 and 7, sorted by category with sale and list prices.
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A guided tour of wet shaving on Etsy: the Shave Dad community makers who sell there, the long-running soap shops with thousands of reviews, and the handmade stands, bowls, brushes and strops to round out a den.
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About one in four people who groom their pubic hair report an injury doing it. The Gillette Guard pairs one blade with a safety comb, which makes it a forgiving, inexpensive razor to keep just for below the belt. Here is how to use it safely, from the first trim to aftercare.
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Matt's about out of Vitalis and wants a hair tonic with real shine that doesn't grease up the car. The group had a stack of answers.
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Every vintage razor drawer is mostly one company. How King Camp Gillette's disposable blade built an empire, why the Tech, Super Speed, and adjustables still dominate estate sales, and how the 1971 cartridge pivot handed the old world to us.
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Shaving folklore travels faster than shaving facts. Thicker regrowth, dangerous sharp blades, the required aftershave sting: here is what holds up, what does not, and what your skin actually responds to.
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Every US Gillette made from 1950 onward carries a letter and a digit that give you the exact quarter it was built, and the ones before that carry a serial number instead. Here is what the marks mean, plus a lookup that reads either one for you.
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One side of the den is machined stainless with a warranty; the other side is seventy years old and cost twelve dollars at an estate sale. The honest case for each, what to check before buying old, and why the answer is usually both.
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One happens before the blade, one after, and most shavers invest in the wrong end first. What preparation and aftercare each actually contribute, which steps earn their shelf space, and which are ritual.
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Phoenix Artisan built its new WÜRM brush from a vintage Klenzo nobody can find a second example of. The history behind that old brush is the good part, and the green acrylic handle carries a knot people already liked.
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Boar is the misunderstood brush: stiff and scratchy on day one, custom-fitted and soap-devouring by week three. How the break-in actually works, why the patient love them, and which Omega to start with.
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The shave ends when the razor goes down, but your skin is just getting started. Here is the full post-shave sequence, cold rinse to moisturizer, what each step actually does, and which products earn a place on the shelf.
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RazoRock built its reputation on a simple promise: machining quality that embarrasses razors twice the price. What the brand is, why the Game Changer became a modern standard, and where the Mamba, MJ-90A, and Eco fit.
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Good wet shaving gear outlives cars if you let it. The whole maintenance system: the thirty-second daily habits, the monthly deep clean, why brushes die of damp, and what a stand actually does.
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Asking for the best DE blade gets you forty answers because blades interact with skin, beard, and razor differently for everyone. Here is the honest way to find yours: what the contenders actually are, and why the sampler pack settles what no review can.
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Rockwell solved the adjustability problem by making the baseplate the dial: three flippable plates, six settings, one razor that grows with your technique. The whole lineup explained, R1 Rookie to the T2 dial.
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Baby butt smooth is the finish everyone brags about, and the one most likely to leave your neck raw. Here is the honest difference between BBS and a damn fine shave, how each is verified, and why the best shavers in the group deliberately stop one step short of perfect.
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Two years of daily use and Angelo's synthetic brushes stopped lathering. The group's answers ranged from plain rinsing to dedicated brush cleaners.
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Every shaving problem you will ever have falls into four buckets: burn, cuts, weepers, and ingrowns. Each has a different cause and a different fix, and treating the wrong one keeps the problem alive. This is the diagnostic page: find your symptom, trace the cause, apply the fix.
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Tallow versus vegan is wet shaving's longest-running argument, and most of it is fought over labels rather than lather. Here is what a soap base actually is, what each family does well, and how to read an ingredient list like someone who knows what the first five lines mean.
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Jeff asked who's a die-hard Thayers user. Forty-one reactions and thirty-two comments later, here's what the group is actually doing with the bottle.
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A raised mole or a scar ridge turns a routine pass into a navigation problem, and most shaving advice just pretends the terrain is flat. Here is the actual technique: mapping, stretching, guarding, and the honest case for leaving some spots to a trimmer.
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Taylor of Old Bond Street has been scenting London shaves since 1854, and the modern range is bigger than most people realize. Here is the whole map: every shaving cream scent, the true soaps, the aftershave formats, and what else the house makes.
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Double-edge razors won the popularity war, but single edge formats never surrendered, and the people who shave with a GEM or an injector tend to be evangelical about it. Here is what actually separates the formats, blade by blade, and which face each one suits.
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Chris asked the group to settle Vector versus Blackbird. Nineteen replies later, opinions split hard in both directions.
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Steven asked the group for a signature scent under $75. He got back Stirling dupes, an Aventus-style pick, and a vintage Aqua Velva score.
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A guy with eight soaps in rotation asked if he'd ever get through them before they went bad. Sixteen replies later, the group settled the shelf-life question for good.
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The dirty secret of lather bowls is that a cereal bowl works fine, and the better secret is why the purpose-built ones are still worth having. Texture, size, grip, and heat: the four things that actually matter, and which bowl, mug, or scuttle fits each kind of shaver.
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Five things make a complete wet shaving kit: razor, blades, brush, soap, and something for afterward. Everything else is upgrade material. This is the whole checklist with a budget tier and a buy-once tier for each slot, and a short list of what not to buy in month one.
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WTG, ATG, BBS, SOTD. Wet shaving forums read like alphabet soup until someone hands you the decoder ring. This is that decoder ring: every acronym, every term of art, and the handful of concepts behind them, in one page you can keep open in another tab.
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The honest answer is somewhere between four minutes and forty, and where you land is a choice, not a sentence. Real timings for every routine from the one-pass workday shave to the full Sunday ritual, plus the speed tricks that save time without costing skin.
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Every razor conversation eventually lands on the word aggressive, and half the room means something different by it. Here is what actually changes between a mild razor and a wild one, why blade gap alone does not tell the story, and how to pick the right spot on the spectrum for your face.
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Mark needed glue to reknot two brushes, and the thread split hard between two-part epoxy and RTV silicone, with strong opinions on both sides.
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Wet shaving is the old way of shaving done deliberately: warm water, real lather built with a brush, and a single blade under your control. Here is what the term actually means, why the method persists a century after it was supposedly obsolete, what it costs, and how to start.
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Half the artisan soap shelf is a tribute act. Pineapple and birch smoke here, lavender and oakmoss there, and behind almost every one of them stands a famous bottle. These are the fragrances wet shaving dupes more than any others, the soaps that chase them, and where to smell the originals.
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Pre-shave oil is the most argued-about thirty seconds in wet shaving: some swear it saved their skin, others call it a bottle of marketing. Both camps are right about their own faces. Here is what the oil actually does, who genuinely benefits, who can skip it, and how to use it without gumming up your gear.
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Look closely at the brushes in the Shave Dad group and one name keeps turning up: Frank Shaving. Ming builds knots and custom brushes for the group's creators, supplies the house brushes at The Wet Shaving Store, and has quietly become one of the community's favorite makers.
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A shave den is not a shrine, it is a station: the small set of gear that keeps your razor dry, your brush alive, your blades safely retired, and the whole ritual ready to go. Here is what actually earns counter space, what is merely nice, and what to skip.
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A benefit release for the 25th anniversary of September 11: a shave soap and aftershave splash from Shave Dad and Strike Gold Shave, made by a retired NYPD officer and a retired Port Authority police officer, with 100 percent of proceeds going to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
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Two safety razors can look identical in a photo and shave nothing alike, because the head is the razor. Closed comb, open comb, slant, adjustable: here is what each head actually does to the blade, who each one suits, and how to pick your next one on purpose.
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The five-blade cartridge was sold to you as progress, but the mechanism it uses to feel smooth is the same mechanism that causes ingrown hairs and razor burn. Here is what actually changes for your skin when you switch to one blade, and what the switch honestly asks of you.
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The brush is the most misunderstood tool on the shave shelf, and the specs are a wall of jargon: badger grades, boar break-in, knot millimeters, loft, fan versus bulb. Here is the whole picture in one place, what each fiber actually feels like, what the numbers mean, and how to pick your first or your fifth.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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David asked the group if anyone actually shaves with cold water, and the replies leaned hard toward yes.
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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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Jeff asked, the group answered. Turns out 800 is just getting started.
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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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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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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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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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Your skin barrier does not fully recover in twenty-four hours. Daily shaving will not give you a bad face by itself, but a rest day gives the barrier time to catch up. Two on, one off is the cadence that works for most shavers, 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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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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Technique and what you do before and after the shave matter for ingrown hairs, not just the razor you use. Three steps fix it, and you can start tonight with the razor you already own.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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!
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.
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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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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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?
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 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.
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.
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:
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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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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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…
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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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Net Weight 4 Ounces From Shave Dad: Okay, my friends, it's finally ready!
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