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Every Shave Dad post in the community category.

Blade pack shared in the group's discussion of Kai Captain Sharp blades

Oct 10, 2026 · Shave Dad

Kai Captain Sharp vs. Feather and Schick: The Group Weighs In on AC Blades

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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Oct 6, 2026 · Bary Bedford

Blizzard Battles 2026 Final: Adopted Acres vs. Hearth & Altar

I owe the Cajun Blade an apology, then it's on: Adopted Acres versus Hearth & Altar for the Blizzard Battles crown.

A row of vintage-style hair tonic bottles lined up on a bathroom shelf

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Oct 1, 2026 · Shave Dad

Group Hunts for a Hair Tonic With Shine, Not an Oily Headrest

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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Sep 10, 2026 · Bary Bedford

Blizzard Battles 2026 Final Four: Cajun Blade Subzero vs. Hearth & Altar

Round 12 of my Blizzard Battles final four pits Cajun Blade's Subzero against Hearth & Altar's Barren Earth, plus a giveaway and a heads up on Stirling's new Shivering.

A synthetic shaving brush being rinsed under a stream of warm water at a bathroom sink

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Sep 9, 2026 · Shave Dad

Synthetic Brush Won't Lather? Here's How the Group Cleans Theirs

Two years of daily use and Angelo's synthetic brushes stopped lathering. The group's answers ranged from plain rinsing to dedicated brush cleaners.

A bottle of Thayers witch hazel toner on a bathroom counter next to a razor and shaving brush.

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Sep 8, 2026 · Shave Dad

Why So Many Shave Dad Guys Reach for Thayers Every Shave

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.

Versus-style thumbnail with the real Blackland Vector on a red panel and the real Blackland Blackbird on a blue panel, a yellow VS badge between them under the headline Which Blackland.

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Aug 31, 2026 · Shave Dad

Blackland Vector vs Blackbird: The Group Picks Sides

Chris asked the group to settle Vector versus Blackbird. Nineteen replies later, opinions split hard in both directions.

YouTube thumbnail style image of five cologne bottles under dramatic teal and orange light, a glowing amber bottle circled in red, with a large yellow 75 dollar headline asking about a signature scent

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Aug 31, 2026 · Shave Dad

The Group's Best Cologne Picks for a $75 Signature Scent

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.

A row of shaving soap tubs and pucks of different ages and wear levels lined up on a bathroom shelf.

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Aug 31, 2026 · Shave Dad

Does Shaving Soap Ever Go Bad? The Group's Real Answer

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.

A shaving brush handle with its knot removed beside a loose synthetic knot, a two-part epoxy syringe, and a tube of clear silicone sealant on dark slate, headline EPOXY VS SILICONE in white block letters with a red drop shadow

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Aug 25, 2026 · Shave Dad

Reknotting a Shaving Brush? Here's What Glue the Group Actually Uses

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.

A row of shaving brushes with badger and synthetic knots standing on a dark slate counter under dramatic side light, headline ARTISAN SPOTLIGHT in small white letters above FRANK SHAVING in large white block letters with a red drop shadow

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Aug 22, 2026 · Shave Dad

Artisan Spotlight: Frank Shaving, the Knot Maker Behind Half the Den

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.

Strike Gold Shave 9/11 25th Anniversary soap label

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Aug 21, 2026 · Bary Bedford

Strike Gold Shave 9/11 25th Anniversary Soap: A Tribute I Had to Cover

I came out of retirement for one review: Strike Gold Shave's 9/11 tribute soap, with every dollar going to Tunnel to Towers.

A Razorworks R1 double edge razor and its packaging, the same setup a Shave Dad member says he accidentally threw in the trash.

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Aug 13, 2026 · Shave Dad

The Group's Dumbest Shaving Mistakes, From Toilets to Straight-Razor Scars

Aaron admitted he'd thrown away his own Razorworks R1 by accident, and the group's confessions got a lot messier from there.

Shave Dad safety-tip infographic headed Shave Smart, Dispose Safely, a simple guide to disposing of razor blades. One panel covers a DIY blade jar: use any empty glass or metal jar, cut a narrow slit in the lid, drop blades in without forcing them, seal tightly with tape when full. A second covers a purpose-built blade bank: designed for used blades, heavy-duty metal, secure and travel-friendly, follow local disposal guidelines when full. A rules panel says never throw loose blades in the trash, drop each used blade straight into a bank or jar, keep out of reach of children, and seal securely with tape before disposing. A five-step strip shows removing the blade with the back end of the razor or tweezers, dropping it into the container, never tossing it loose in the bin, sealing the container when full, and disposing according to local waste guidelines. A closing tip notes that many modern blade tuck boxes have a compartment on the back for storing used blades.

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Aug 5, 2026 · Shave Dad

Stop Throwing Loose Razor Blades in the Trash

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.

YouTube thumbnail for Blizzard Battles 2026 Artisan Challenge Round 10, pitting Hendrix Classics Dane Bitter Cult against The Cajun Blade Sub-Zero

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Aug 2, 2026 · Bary Bedford

Blizzard Battles 2026, Round 10: Dane Bitter Cult vs. Cajun Blade Sub-Zero

Round nine wraps up, then a heavily mentholated Dane Bitter Cult from Hendrix Classics takes on The Cajun Blade Sub-Zero, and my nose does not walk away clean.

Photo shared in the Shave Dad group thread about choosing a blade for a first AC-style razor.

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Jul 28, 2026 · Shave Dad

Picking Your First AC Blade: What the Group Actually Recommends

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.

A vintage chrome double-edge safety razor resting on a wet stone bathroom counter under a stream of cold water arcing from a chrome tap, with individual droplets frozen mid-air and cool blue cinematic lighting

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Jul 22, 2026 · Shave Dad

Cold Water Shaves: The Group Weighs In

David asked the group if anyone actually shaves with cold water, and the replies leaned hard toward yes.

A double-edge safety razor resting on a shaving stand beside a stack of blade wrappers on a dark bathroom counter

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Jul 21, 2026 · Shave Dad

How Many Shaves Per Blade? The One-and-Done Debate

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.

Multiple packs and dispensers of double-edge razor blades arranged to show a wet shaver's blade collection

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Jul 19, 2026 · Shave Dad

The Blade Hoard: How Many Is Too Many?

Jeff asked, the group answered. Turns out 800 is just getting started.

Personna GEM double-edge razor blade packaging on a wooden surface, a mail call photo posted to the Shave Dad Facebook group

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Jul 16, 2026 · Shave Dad

Personna GEM: Cutting Through the Hype

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.

Shaving soap puck on a wooden surface representing the community picks from the Shave Dad group desert-island soap discussion

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Jul 15, 2026 · Shave Dad

One Soap for Life: What the Shave Dad Group Would Pick

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.

A shaving brush resting beside an open soap tub on a bathroom counter, illustrating the choice between loading straight from the soap and scooping into a bowl

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Jul 14, 2026 · Shave Dad

Load from the Tub or Scoop to the Bowl? The Group Weighs In

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.

Leather strop hanging alongside a straight razor on a wooden surface, the standard setup for maintaining a razor's edge between honing sessions

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Jul 13, 2026 · Shave Dad

Does Anyone Still Strop? The Shave Dad Group Has One Answer

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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Jul 10, 2026 · Tobin Fetters

Great Mid-Atlantic Wet Shavers Meetup 2026: October Update

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.

Bary holds up the two Round 7 entries side by side: A&E Frozen Latte e Menta and The Cajun Blade Sub Zero

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Jul 9, 2026 · Bary Bedford

Blizzard Battles 2026 Round 7: Ariana & Evans vs The Cajun Blade

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.

Ben's shave-of-the-day setup featuring Saponificio Varesino 80th Anniversary shaving soap and Rex Ambassador razor

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Jul 9, 2026 · Shave Dad

Saponificio Varesino 80th Anniversary: Ben's Rotation Pick

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.

Assorted single edge safety razors on a flat lay with shaving soap and blades

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Jul 6, 2026 · Shave Dad

Half DE Single Edge Razors: What the Group Found

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.

Man with dark hair and shaving cream on his cheek holding a chrome double-edge safety razor at his jawline, dark navy background, THE THREE-PASS SHAVE headline in white and yellow block letters with DO YOU ACTUALLY NEED IT below, three numbered face diagrams showing WITH THE GRAIN, ACROSS THE GRAIN, AGAINST THE GRAIN directions along the bottom

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Jul 6, 2026 · Shave Dad

The Three-Pass Shave: Do You Actually Need It?

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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Jul 2, 2026 · Bary Bedford

Blizzard Battles 2026 Round 4: The Shivering vs. Draconis Glacialis

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.

Blizzard Battles 2026 Artisan Challenge Round 3 thumbnail showing Wild Fox Arctic Fox and Wit's End Berserker soaps

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Jun 28, 2026 · Bary Bedford

Blizzard Battles 2026 Round 3: Wild Fox Arctic Fox vs Wit's End Berserker

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.

Assortment of double-edge safety razor blades fanned out on a wooden shaving surface

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Jun 28, 2026 · Shave Dad

Safety Razor Blades: What the Group Recommends

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.

Mike from Long Island Shaving with the Heritage Hill John Paul Jones soap and splash set, kicking off the Culper Spy Ring Cipher Challenge

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Jun 27, 2026 · Mike

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.

Proraso White and green Proraso pre-shave cream tubes on a wet-shaving bathroom counter

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Jun 25, 2026 · Shave Dad

Unscented Pre-Shave Options: What the Group Recommends

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.

Hard Water and Badger Brushes: What the Group Found - Andrew's Yaqi badgers wouldn't load while synthetics sailed through

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Jun 22, 2026 · Shave Dad

Hard Water and Badger Brushes: What the Group Found

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.

Bary Bedford holding up the Blizzard Battles 2026 scorecard for Round 1, Mama Bear Soaps vs Adopted Acres

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Jun 21, 2026 · Bary Bedford

Blizzard Battles 2026 Round 1: Mama Bear Bedford Falls vs Triple Dog Dare

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.

Assorted wet shaving soap pucks and tubs from various brands arranged on a flat surface

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Jun 16, 2026 · Shave Dad

Amazon Shave Soaps: What the Shave Dad Group Actually Buys

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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Jun 12, 2026 · Shave Dad

HAGS Summer 2026: 5th Anniversary Reissues and Four New Releases

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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Jun 11, 2026 · Shave Dad

Back To Glory: Shave Dad x Razor Emporium

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.

Subtle Art Soap Co. Whispering Woods shave soap jar on the new V4B vegan four-butter base

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Jun 11, 2026 · Shave Dad

Subtle Art Soap Co. Whispering Woods: Sandalwood Set on the New V4B Base

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.

Shave setup featuring Subtle Art Soap Co. Draconis Glacialis soap, Proof straight razor, and DS Cosmetics brush

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Jun 8, 2026 · Shave Dad

Subtle Art Soap Co. Draconis Glacialis: Cold Soap for a Hot Day

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.

Shave Dad's Dad limited edition collection from Phoenix Shaving and Shave Dad

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Jun 5, 2026 · Shave Dad

Shave Dad's Dad Is Back for Father's Day 2026

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.

YAQI chrome adjustable safety razor and synthetic-knotted resin shaving brush

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Jun 5, 2026 · Shave Dad

Thank You, YAQI

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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Jun 4, 2026 · Shave Dad

Shave Dad Logo Refresh - September Release Will Be First to Carry It

Jerry refreshed the Shave Dad logo and group banner. The new mark will debut on a Shave Dad release expected this September.

Shave Dad Smooth Operator soap displayed at the Strike Gold table, Texas Wet Shave Meetup

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Jun 4, 2026 · Shave Dad

Shave Dad Smooth Operator Available at Texas Wet Shave Meetup

Jerry's launching a new Smooth Operator soap at the Texas Wet Shave Meetup, marine scent, clean and easy.

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Jun 3, 2026 · Shave Dad

Two Months In: What Starting Wet Shaving Actually Looks Like

Two months in, three times a week, and Frank has already landed on the two things most new shavers take much longer to name.

Heat safety reminder graphic posted by Jerry in the Shave Dad Facebook group

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Jun 2, 2026 · Shave Dad

Shave the Heat: Jerry's Summer Heat Safety Reminder

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.

Camp David and Smooth Operator prize packages from Strike Gold Shave

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May 29, 2026 · Shave Dad

Strike Gold Shave Giveaway: Win Camp David or Smooth Operator

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.

Open comb and closed comb safety razor guard comparison

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May 27, 2026 · Shave Dad

Open Comb vs. Closed Comb Safety Razors: What the Group Thinks

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.

Triple Dog Dare soap label from Adopted Acres featuring farm animals and scent notes

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May 27, 2026 · Shave Dad

Triple Dog Dare: Adopted Acres Enters the Blizzard Battles

Adopted Acres entered the Blizzard Battles with Triple Dog Dare. The label stopped the group cold. The maker says the scent runs even further.

Shaving brush building lather in a ceramic bowl

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May 26, 2026 · Shave Dad

Why Face Lathering Burns and What to Do About It

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.

Slant safety razors lined up on a shaving surface

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May 25, 2026 · Shave Dad

Best Slant Razors: What the Shave Dad Group Actually Uses

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.

Memorial Day tribute image from the Shave Dad Facebook group

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May 25, 2026 · Shave Dad

Shave Dad Honors the Fallen This Memorial Day

Jerry paused the feed to say what needed saying. A brief message of remembrance from the Shave Dad community.

Soap Commander shaving soap product shot

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May 24, 2026 · Shave Dad

Soap Commander: The Artisan Soap Brand the Group Won't Stop Recommending

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.

Razor Works razor and Forbidden Root shave soap by BCSoapsNSuch

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May 22, 2026 · Shave Dad

Razor Works and Forbidden Root: Jerry's Review Before the Pass-Around

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.

Shave Dad group 5,000 members celebration graphic

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May 22, 2026 · Shave Dad

Shave Dad Hits 5,000 Members

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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May 21, 2026 · Shave Dad

The Shave Dad Flea Market: Buy, Sell, and Trade Every Day

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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May 20, 2026 · Shave Dad

House of Mammoth Rumble: Dark Rum Soap from an Award-Winning Artisan

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.

What to Wear to the Office, According to the Shave Dad Group - Matt asked the Shave Dad group what they wear to work

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May 20, 2026 · Shave Dad

What to Wear to the Office, According to the Shave Dad Group

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.

How to Clean a Safety Razor: Real Answers from the Shave Dad Group - Four main approaches came out of this thread: dish soap and a toothbrush, ultrasonic cleaners, a DIY disinfecting spray, and rinsing with water alone

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May 19, 2026 · Shave Dad

How to Clean a Safety Razor: Real Answers from the Shave Dad Group

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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May 18, 2026 · Shave Dad

Razor Works R1 Hammerhead Pass-Around Open in the Group

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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May 17, 2026 · Shave Dad

Testing Lukewarm Water for Better Soap Slickness

Daniel set out to fix a residue problem and ended up with a practical tip: lukewarm water keeps the lather slicker than hot.

Forbidden Root shaving soap by BCSoapsNSuch

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May 16, 2026 · Shave Dad

BCSoapsNSuch Debuts with a Forbidden Root Giveaway

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.

Shave Dad x Razor Emporium Back to Glory collaboration label art featuring a vintage Gillette Red Tip razor

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May 16, 2026 · Shave Dad

What's Happening in Shave Dad, Week of May 15

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.

Back to Glory premium shaving soap label, Shave Dad x Razor Emporium collab, with vintage DE razor, Gillette blue blades, and matching Shave Dad and Razor Emporium silvertip brushes

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May 15, 2026 · Shave Dad

Shave Dad x Razor Emporium: Back to Glory Is Coming

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.

Shave Dad Facebook group post announcing the milestone of nearly 5,000 members

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May 11, 2026 · Shave Dad

Shave Dad Is Closing In on 5,000 Members

Jerry put out the call to the group's YouTubers: Shave Dad is nearing 5,000 members and could use a mention.

Promotional flyer for The Great Texas Wet Shavers Meetup at the Kalahari Resort in Round Rock, June 6 from 10am to 5pm, with a long list of attending vendors and sponsors.

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May 7, 2026 · Shave Dad

Two Wet Shaving Meetups On The Calendar: Texas (June 6) and Mid-Atlantic (October 18)

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.

Honing stones and straight razors shared through The Hone Zone in the Shave Dad Facebook group

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Feb 11, 2024 · Shave Dad

The Hone Zone: Free Straight Razor Honing and Restoration Training

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.