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Gillette Blue Tip twist-to-open safety razor, fourth quarter 1958
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Jun 25, 2026 · Christian Ortlepp

1957 Gillette Blue Tip: The Gentle Shaver

I put the vintage Gillette Blue Tip through two passes today. Mild, forgiving, BBS. Here's how it went.

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Bary Bedford hosts Blizzard Battles 2026 Artisan Challenge Round 2, Adopted Acres Triple Dog Dare facing Denton Majik CryoMajik
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Jun 25, 2026 · Bary Bedford

Blizzard Battles 2026 Round 2: Triple Dog Dare vs. CryoMajik

Round 2 of the Artisan Challenge is here, and Adopted Acres Triple Dog Dare runs it back. This time it goes head to head with Denton Majik's CryoMajik, and the gap between them is a lot smaller than I expected.

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Goodfellas Smile Lybra safety razor, Episode 38 review by Tobin Fetters
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Jun 24, 2026 · Tobin Fetters

Goodfellas Smile Lybra Razor Review

Episode 38 in my razor review series: the Goodfellas Smile Lybra, on loan from a friend and about 30 shaves in. Two plates, one massive jump between them, and an ongoing search for something in the middle.

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Phoenix Shaving Tokyo Rose artisan shaving soap with holographic label
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Jun 23, 2026 · The Dude of Oud

Phoenix Shaving Tokyo Rose: Every Scent Note, Broken Down

I'm a fragrance freak, and Tokyo Rose stopped me cold. PAA's Pasadena tribute sold out in two hours at Big Shave East. Here's the full note-by-note breakdown across an all-PAA shave.

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Tobin Fetters reviewing Ariana & Evans Obsidian Ember in the McKenzie River on Father's Day 2026
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Jun 22, 2026 · Tobin Fetters

Ariana & Evans Obsidian Ember: Review from the McKenzie River

Knee-deep in the McKenzie River on Father's Day, reviewing Ariana & Evans Obsidian Ember. Dark cherry upfront, almond in the middle, coffee settling in, oud grounding the dry down.

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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.

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Aylsworth Atelier AC razor in satin 316L stainless steel
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Jun 20, 2026 · SIG SOLO

Aylsworth Atelier AC: First Shave With the New Stainless

Kaleb at Aylsworth sent me the new Atelier AC razor in satin finish. Fifty-seven grams, 0.5mm gap, Feather Professional on its first use, three and a half days of stubble. Here is what I found.

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Shave And Tell evening shave setup: Caro Fresh Bulgarian cream, Karve Bison stainless steel razor, Zenith bleached boar brush, and Men's Master Professional aftershave
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Jun 20, 2026 · Shave And Tell

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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Jun 20, 2026 · The Dude of Oud

Haku Reborn: Sean's Debut Soap on Straight Shave Saturday

Sean's first soap, a gothic-labeled floral called Reborn, sold out fast on Etsy. I got test batches before the launch, and here's how it held up on an Iwasaki kamisori.

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Rust Belt Reserve Botanica shaving soap and aftershave splash from Shannon's Soaps
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Jun 19, 2026 · Larry Shaves

Rustbelt Reserve Botanica: A Shannon's Soaps Shave

Rust Belt Reserve Botanica from Shannon's Soaps is a modern chypre: pineapple up top, earthy and spicy underneath. Two passes with the Rockwell 6C and the matching aftershave splash.

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Jun 19, 2026 · Siraj Bose

Timeless Razor (Stainless Steel) Review: Heirloom Quality?

I had a complicated start with Timeless Razors. After three weeks with the stainless steel model, I finally started to get what all the fuss is about - or at least I think I do.

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Jun 19, 2026 · Bary Bedford

Dixie Dream: Wit's End Small Batch Goods Shave Soap Review

I forgot to push record on what turned out to be a perfect BBS shave with Wit's End's brand new Dixie Dream soap and splash. You're still getting the full review.

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Wes from 10SC Whiskey Shaving reviews Subtle Art Soap Co. Whispering Woods with a Geneva Cutlery straight razor
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Jun 16, 2026 · The Dude of Oud

Subtle Art Soap Co. Whispering Woods: Review and Shave

Joe at Subtle Art Soap Co. has Whispering Woods out in his new V4B base. Vetiver, Royal Hawaiian sandalwood, amber, vanilla, white musk. I gave it an 80 proof.

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Yaqi Tile Ex razor head with Henson stainless steel handle alongside Yaqi Franken Scent 2.0 soap and brush
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Jun 16, 2026 · SIG SOLO

Yaqi Tile Ex: My Frankenstein Shave in Stainless Steel

Three shipments, two lost in transit. The Yaqi Tile Ex finally made it to Greenland, and I paired it with a Henson stainless steel handle for a full stainless kit I couldn't buy anywhere else.

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Chad Willingham loading lather from the Adopted Acres Texas Spirit Oud Noir shaving soap tub
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Jun 14, 2026 · Chad Willingham

Adopted Acres Texas Spirit Oud Noir: Sunday Shave with the Lupo .95

Doug and Barry put together something special with the Texas Spirit Oud Noir, a collab soap out of the Texas Meetup. I got mine through a friend, cracked it open on a Sunday morning, and it delivered.

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Mike from Long Island Shaving unboxes Ariana & Evans Nero e Rosso and Obsidian Ember in new glass jars
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Jun 14, 2026 · Mike

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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Bary Bedford sets up benchmarks for Blizzard Battles 2026 with Paso Green and Chiseled Face Cryogen
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Jun 14, 2026 · Bary Bedford

Blizzard Battles 2026 Artisan Challenge: The Pregame

Round 1 drops June 21st. Before that, I'm resetting my menthol benchmarks with Paso Green and Chiseled Face Cryogen, and I've got updates on two artisans who didn't make the lineup.

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Aylsworth Atelier AC razor in satin finish
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Jun 13, 2026 · Shave And Tell

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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Jun 13, 2026 · Bary Bedford

Cajun Blade Defending Liberty: 250th Anniversary Shave Soap

Grabbed this one at the meet-up the moment I got my nose on it. Cajun Blade's 250th Defending Liberty is a bourbon-and-tobacco collab soap, and I haven't put it down since.

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Maxwell June MJ-SX-S/H razor with hollow short handle alongside Cella Riserva Fresco soap, AKA BrushWorx Ronan's Copper Envy brush, and Captain's Choice Obsidian Copper bowl
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Jun 13, 2026 · SIG SOLO

Maxwell June MJ-SX: The Mildest Top Cap, Tested

The Maxwell June system runs on top caps, not base plates. I'm putting the new SX through three and a half days of stubble, paired with Cella Riserva Fresco sent over by Lou from Canada.

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Goodfellas Smile Styletto V2 SS stainless steel safety razor
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Jun 11, 2026 · Christian Ortlepp

Goodfellas Smile Styletto V2 SS Review

The Styletto V2 SS looks aggressive on paper, 0.88mm gap and 0.37mm positive exposure, but it shaves as mild as a DE89 and delivers a BBS finish. I was not expecting that.

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Cajun Blade Sub Zero soap in the new White Walker base, ready for a Memphis summer shave
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Jun 10, 2026 · The Dude of Oud

Live Shave: Cajun Blade Sub Zero on a 92-Degree Memphis Morning

First Facebook Live on the channel, and I picked the right soap for it: Cajun Blade's Sub Zero in the new White Walker base. Ninety-two degrees, eyes watering, zero regrets.

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Ethos Pineapple soap, Alpha Futura Fatty copper razor, and Opus Brushworks brush on a shave bench
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Jun 10, 2026 · Glenn B Sherman

Live Shave: Ethos Pineapple, Alpha Futura Fatty Copper, and an Opus Brush

Three brand-new items on the bench: Ethos Pineapple from the Island Collection, the Alpha Futura Fatty copper razor, and a hand-carved Opus Brushworks brush. One week of growth. One BBS shave.

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Noble Otter Rei Momo soap and aftershave splash on a shave table
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Jun 10, 2026 · Bary Bedford

Noble Otter Rei Momo: First Look at a Tropical Summer Soap

Picked up Rei Momo at the Noble Otter booth last weekend. Pineapple, coconut, banana, vanilla - tropical and creamy. Coming soon. One shave in, and I'm already sold.

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Rocnel Master Class 2026 adjustable double-edge safety razor
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Jun 10, 2026 · Tobin Fetters

Rocnel Master Class 2026 Adjustable Razor Review

Episode 37 in my razor review series. I've shaved with this thing 30 times, and it's a $1,300-plus razor with a blade alignment problem. Let's get into it.

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Adopted Acres Texas Spirit Oud Noir soap and splash with Tedalus Essence straight razor and Opus Brush Works skull brush
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Jun 9, 2026 · The Dude of Oud

Adopted Acres Texas Spirit Oud Noir: Full Review and Shave

Clean oud, bluebonnet, and gunpowder in one fragrance. And it works. Full review and shave with Adopted Acres Texas Spirit Oud Noir in the Grand Champion 2.0 base.

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Jun 9, 2026 · Mike

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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Chad Willingham shaving with a Fox Cutlery straight razor, Vermont Green Slate and RazoRock Mudder Focker on the shelf
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Jun 7, 2026 · Chad Willingham

Fox Cutlery 11/16 Vermont Green Slate Edge Test

Testing a Vermont Green Slate edge on an eBay Fox Cutlery 11/16, plus a first look at RazoRock Mudder Focker. Honest verdict: the edge shaves, and the soap is better than I expected.

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Gillette black handled Super Speed 1974 vintage razor with U1 date code, made in USA
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Jun 7, 2026 · Shave And Tell

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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Jun 6, 2026 · The Dude of Oud

HC&C James Bond: You Only Have Nine Lives Straight Shave Review

HC&C's James Bond Starring in You Only Have Nine Lives is an oriental fougere inspired by Bond No. 9's Lafayette Street. The Dude of Oud gives it a first shave and breaks down every note.

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Jun 5, 2026 · Larry Shaves

HC&C James Bond - You Only Have Nine Lives: First Shave

HC&C's new James Bond soap is inspired by Bond No. 9's Lafayette Street, and it's not the old James Bond or 007 soaps. Brand new scent, just released, and it's really something.

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Tobin Fetters shaving outdoors with the Vintage Star razor in Oregon
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Jun 2, 2026 · Tobin Fetters

Bourbon Cowboy by The Cajun Blade: Bourbon Done Right

Ten shaves in with Bourbon Cowboy from Eric at The Cajun Blade. Bourbon fragrance that doesn't knock you out. That's harder to pull off than it sounds.

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Denton Majik Dominate shave soap and aftershave splash
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Jun 2, 2026 · Bary Bedford

Denton Majik Dominate: A Fougere Homage to Brut Dominant

I've been on a fougere kick, and Denton Majik's Dominate is checking every box. An homage to the discontinued Brut Dominant, plus the full Texas Wet Shavers meetup schedule if you're coming out.

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Salve & Oak Company Northwood Shave Soap in wooden bowl with brush
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Jun 2, 2026 · Larry Shaves

Northwood Shave Soap and Splash from Salve & Oak Company

DJ and Heather just launched Salve & Oak Company in May, and their Northwood soap and splash hit right out of the gate. Woodsy, clean, great lather on the first try.

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Strike Gold Shave Red, White & Rugged soap, aftershave splash and EDP alongside a Frank Shaving Tobin Throwbacks brush and Shave It Shave Co razor
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Jun 2, 2026 · Glenn B Sherman

Strike Gold Shave Red, White & Rugged: An Avon Wild Country Throwback

Red, White & Rugged dupes Avon Wild Country, and the nostalgia hit is real. Full three-pass shave with the Frank Shaving Tobin Throwbacks brush and a Shave It Shave Co razor.

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SIG SOLO using the Design94 Titanium razor during a travel shave in a vintage hotel bathroom
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Jun 2, 2026 · SIG SOLO

Travel Shave: Design94 Titanium Razor

My first razor from Design94, the titanium, gets a travel shave in a late-70s hotel under the midnight sun. Heavy for titanium, negative exposure, and the Nivea kit I'd pick over everything else.

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Chad Willingham testing a freshly honed M. Jung 6/8 straight razor
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May 31, 2026 · Chad Willingham

Testing My Honed Edge on the M. Jung 6/8 Straight Razor

I had to go back and rehone the M. Jung 6/8 because the edge from my honing video wasn't good enough. Second pass, TCB Berry Chill in the cup, a lot of menthol, and a hot South Louisiana morning.

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May 31, 2026 · Damon Bond

Riding Rhonda: My Van Yulay Scent and the Blackland Blackbird

Damon won a Van Yulay scent contest, and Riding Rhonda is what came out of it. He also puts the Blackland Blackbird through two passes and gives his honest take.

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Bary Bedford shaving with Sangria Nocturne soap and splash
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May 31, 2026 · Bary Bedford

Sangria Nocturne: The Shave Mercantile's New Aftershave

The Shave Mercantile's Sangria Nocturne hits the den tonight: dark fruits, citrus, red wine, and an intimate scent built for late evenings. Plus their new splash aftershave in the same fragrance.

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Siraj reviewing the Tatara Masamune and Nodachi safety razors for Shave in Solitude
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May 31, 2026 · Siraj Bose

Tatara Masamune vs Nodachi: Why I Had to Build a Frankenstein Razor

Neither the Masamune nor the Nodachi worked for me out of the box. One was too mild, the other drew blood. Here's how mixing parts from both finally got me a decent shave.

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May 30, 2026 · Micheal Schinella

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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Str8 Shave Saturday thumbnail featuring PAA Coop (a Doop) soap and Dreifuss 1919 razor from 10SC Whiskey Shaving
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May 30, 2026 · The Dude of Oud

Str8 Shave Saturday: PAA Coop (a Doop) with the Dreifuss 1919

PAA's Coop (a Doop) is a Joop! homage that hits hard. I ran it through a Str8 Shave Saturday with the Dreifuss 1919 and the wifey gave it 85 proof.

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Larry Shaves unboxing The Cajun Blade's Bon Temps Barbershop soap and aftershave splash
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May 29, 2026 · Larry Shaves

Bon Temps Barbershop: The Cajun Blade's Classic Barbershop Soap

I picked up The Cajun Blade's Bon Temps Barbershop at Maggard Meetup thanks to my wife's recommendation. Here's a shave with a classic Southern barbershop scent.

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Wild Fox Rituals Ethereal Spring limited edition shave soap and aftershave gel with Karve Bison AL razor
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May 29, 2026 · Shave And Tell

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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The Shave Mercantile Sangria Nocturne soap puck and aftershave toner on a shave shelf
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May 28, 2026 · John Bonham

The Shave Mercantile Sangria Nocturne: Finally a Splash to Match

I've been asking Ethan at The Shave Mercantile to make a splash for years. He finally did it, and Sangria Nocturne was the one I had to try first.

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May 28, 2026 · Bary Bedford

Texas Trail: Soap Palooza's Leather-and-Coffee Soap for the Texas Meetup

David Young at Soap Palooza made a soap for the Great Texas Wet Shavers Meetup - coffee, leather, smoke, and desert creosote. I got my hands on it before the unveiling and it's real good.

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Tobin shaving outdoors above Blue River Reservoir on Memorial Day with PAA Coop soap and the Amber Aerolite brush
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May 27, 2026 · Tobin Fetters

PAA Coop Soap and Splash Review: Fragrance Breakdown at Blue River

PAA's Coop soap and splash, inspired by Joop! Homme, gets a Memorial Day outdoor field test above Blue River Reservoir. Tobin's score: a 10.

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Adopted Acres Lime on the Line soap with Henson AL13 razor and Personna GEM blade
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May 26, 2026 · Larry Shaves

Lime on the Line: Adopted Acres Essential Oil Soap and the Personna GEM

Pairing Adopted Acres Lime on the Line with the Personna GEM blade, a tallow soap built on lime, spearmint, and peppermint essential oils, no fragrance oils.

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Family First soap and aftershave from Adopted Acres x Shave Dad, with the Blackland Blackbird razor
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May 24, 2026 · Micheal Schinella

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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Strike Gold Shave Air Force One soap and splash with Muhle R89 razor - travel shave at Harrison Hot Springs
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May 23, 2026 · Shave And Tell

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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May 20, 2026 · Shave Dad

Wit's End Ultimate Sacrifice: A Texan Shaves Review

Bary reviews Wit's End Ultimate Sacrifice, an annual May release for Law Enforcement Appreciation Month. Inspired by D&G Light Blue, with proceeds benefiting the National Law Enforcement Fund.

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May 17, 2026 · Tobin Fetters

My Top 5 Aluminum Safety Razors

Five aluminum double-edge razors ranked lowest to highest price, from the adjustable PAA Ascension at $69.95 to the Timeless Slant at $84. I can get a damn fine shave every single time from any of them.

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May 16, 2026 · Shave And Tell

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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Tobin shaving outdoors on the McKenzie River at sunset while reviewing BC Soaps and Such Isekai soap
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May 13, 2026 · Tobin Fetters

BC Soaps and Such Isekai: Green Floral Summer Review

I took Blaine's second BC Soaps release to the McKenzie River at sunset. Isekai is clean, green, and built for summer - and his new tackle base is better than the first one.

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Deacon Gene presenting his Italian Shave Wednesday shave kit: Mondial 1908 Mandarino e Spezie, Floïd The Original Aftershave, and Claus Porto Musgo Real No. 3
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May 13, 2026 · Eugene Wohlfarth

Italian Shave Wednesday: Mandarin, Spice, and a European Tour

It's Italian Shave Wednesday, I'm T-minus five days from surgery, and we're touring Europe through soap, aftershave, and cologne. Mondial 1908, Floïd, Musgo Real, and the RazoRock German 37.

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John Bonham shaving with Duke Cannon products
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May 11, 2026 · John Bonham

Let's Use Duke Cannon Products

I don't push affiliate codes. Duke Cannon's different - their veterans mission is real and the Big Softy actually delivers.

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Chad Willingham mid-shave with the Michael Jung 5/8 straight razor and vintage Shulton Old Spice
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May 10, 2026 · Chad Willingham

Vintage Shulton Old Spice: A 40-Year-Old Soap That Still Delivers

Nick sent me his vintage Shulton Old Spice - soap, aftershave, cologne, the full trifecta - to find out if it's still as slick as he thinks. Forty-plus years in the mug, and the answer is yes.

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Adopted Acres Soap Co and Shave Dad Family First shaving soap and aftershave splash set
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May 6, 2026 · John Bonham

Family First: First Impressions of the Adopted Acres x Shave Dad Collab

The Family First collab from Adopted Acres Soap Co and Shave Dad drops May 9 on Etsy. I got a set a few days early, ran it through the Micromatic, and the EIEIO base is no joke. The name also means more to me personally than you might expect.

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Tobin Fetters presenting his top 10 stainless steel safety razors arranged on a table
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May 2, 2026 · Tobin Fetters

My Top 10 Stainless Steel Safety Razors

I've got 31 stainless steel razors but only 10 earn regular time on my face. Here's the countdown, $40 to $150, with codes to buy most of them cheaper.

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PantaRei Mediterraneo soap and splash with the Alpha Shaving Guido SS razor
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May 2, 2026 · Shave And Tell

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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Larry Shaves video thumbnail showing the Leaf Twig razor in Glacier light blue with matching stand
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Apr 28, 2026 · Larry Shaves

Shaving with the Leaf Twig in Glacier

The Leaf Twig in Glacier just arrived, and I watched the mailbox all day waiting for it. Full kit breakdown and a two-pass shave with Pinaud Clubman Bay Rum to close.

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Mike from Long Island Shaving presenting his top 10 modern double edge safety razors for 2026
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Apr 27, 2026 · Micheal Schinella

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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Noble Otter Lorekeeper soap with Muhle Rocca R95 razor and Trotter black locust brush
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Apr 18, 2026 · Shave And Tell

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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Apr 17, 2026 · Mike

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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Apr 11, 2026 · Tobin Fetters

What Is a Barbershop Fragrance?

Ask 10 guys what a barbershop smells like and you'll get 10 different answers. They're all correct, and five regional recipes explain exactly why.

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Henson AL13 Mild and Medium razors side by side, blue and tan colorways
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Apr 4, 2026 · Shave And Tell

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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Apr 4, 2026 · Siraj Bose

Rex Konsul Review: Is This Adjustable Slant Worth $349?

I've been wet shaving for over 30 years, and the Rex Konsul gave me one of the best post-shave feels I've had on any razor. Whether that justifies $349 is what this review is here to answer.

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TABAC Original shave soap in white porcelain bowl with Muhle R89 razor and TABAC aftershave lotion
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Mar 28, 2026 · Shave And Tell

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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Tobin Fetters discusses his top 10 razor blades
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Mar 26, 2026 · Tobin Fetters

My Top 10 Razor Blades: Sharpest to Mildest

Ten double-edge blades I keep coming back to, ranked sharpest to mildest. Plus a giveaway for a 100-pack of Platinum Strangelets from Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements.

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Tobin Fetters with the RazoRock Next Level 85mm razor
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Mar 23, 2026 · Tobin Fetters

RazoRock Next Level Review: The 85mm Plate, 20 Shaves In

Twenty shaves with the RazoRock Next Level 85mm plate. 316L steel, killer value, ultra mild shave. But does the name hold up? I have thoughts.

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Siraj from Shave in Solitude reviewing the Merkur 37C slant razor
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Feb 7, 2026 · Siraj Bose

Merkur 37C Review: Is the OG Slant Still Worth It?

Merkur's 37C has been the slant standard for decades. My three-pass BBS walk-through, the blade pairing that makes this head perform, and where Mühle pulls ahead.

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Sep 16, 2025 · Shave Dad

Sportsman Series Review: Oud Noir

Honest Sportsman Series review by Tobin Fetters. Fragrance breakdown, performance notes, and a giveaway. Ideal for late summer and fall wear.

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Sep 12, 2025 · Shave Dad

Shave Dad Sportsman Series Review – First Look

First impressions of the Shave Dad Sportsman Series with Wet Shaving Store and Master Soap Creations. Scent notes, performance, pricing and launch deal.

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Sep 11, 2025 · Shave Dad

Shave Dad Sportsman Series: Flannel Tuxedo Scent

Explore the Shave Dad Sportsman Series soap and splash. A refined outdoorsy scent – flannel tuxedo. Limited release one-and-done artisan shave set.

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Sep 9, 2025 · Shave Dad

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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Shave Dads Dad Limited Edition Release in collaboration with Phoenix Shaving
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Jun 7, 2025 · Shave Dad

Shave Dads Dad Limited Edition Release with PAA

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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Shave Dad's Dad - PAA x Shave Dad
product-release
Jun 7, 2025 · Shave Dad

Shave Dad’s Dad – PAA x Shave Dad

Discover “Shave Dad’s Dad,” a nostalgic scent from the collaboration between Phoenix Shaving and Shaved Dad, honoring fathers with vintage elegance.

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Shave Dad/Strike Gold Shave-Jelly Rings Review
review
Apr 28, 2025 · Shave Dad

Jelly Rings Review by Cape Cod Wet Shaving

Discover the new Jelly Rings set from Strike Gold Shave! Featuring raspberry and chocolate scents, it’s a gourmand delight launching on February 7, 2025.

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Jelly Rings Shave Dad & Strike Gold Shave Review
review
Apr 28, 2025 · Shave Dad

Jelly Rings by Shave Dad & Strike Gold

A unique collaboration from Strike Gold Shave featuring chocolate, vanilla, and raspberry for an indulgent shaving experience!

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Jelly Rings, Shave Dad × Strike Gold Shave soap label, Brooklyn New York / pink jelly ring pattern with chocolate-covered jelly rings
Collab
Feb 21, 2025 · Shave Dad

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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Pumping Iron and Shave Dad Razor
review
Sep 19, 2024 · Shave Dad

Shave Dad Razor and Pumping Iron by DjChubbs William Cox

Join DJ Chubbs for a smooth shaving experience with the Pumping Iron and the Shave Dad razor. Discover top tips, techniques, and products for the perfect shave!

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3 Ring Circus by Matt Lawrence
article
Jul 30, 2024 · Shave Dad

3 Ring Circus by Matt Lawrence

Join Matthew for a Sunday shave featuring Strike Gold Shave’s “3 Ring Circus” soap. Discover tips, product reviews, and a cozy shaving experience!

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Shave Dad Razor
article
Jul 30, 2024 · Shave Dad

The Shave Dad Razor by Sig Solo

Join Sig Solo for the final shave of July 2024, featuring the innovative Shave Dad Razor and aromatic Royal Pine soap. Smooth, efficient, and unique!

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Shave Dad 3 Ring Circus by Tobin's Throwbacks
review
Jul 10, 2024 · Shave Dad

Shave Dad 3 Ring Circus by Tobin’s Throwbacks

Join Tobin for a lively review of the cotton candy-inspired fragrance “Three Ring Circus.” Discover tips, exclusive offers, and upcoming live chats!

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Shave Dad's 3 Ring Circus First Impression
article
Jul 2, 2024 · Shave Dad

Shaving with 3 Ring Circus by John Bonham

Join John from Cape Cod Wet Shaving for a quick, delightful shave featuring the scrumptious Three Ring Circus soap, gourmand lovers won’t want to miss this!

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Shave Dad Sambuca
video
Feb 12, 2024 · Shave Dad

Shave Dad Sambuca by Passione Rasatura [Italian]

A video review of Shave Dad’s Sambuca Con La Mosca by Passione Rasatura; an Italian wet shaving enthusiast, hobbyist, and reviewer.

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Biumo Tattoo Club
video
Jan 24, 2024 · Shave Dad

Review of Shave Dad’s Biumo Tattoo Club by The Deacon Shaves

A video review of Shave Dad’s Biumo Tattoo Club by The Deacon Shaves!

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Biumo Tattoo Club
video
Jan 23, 2024 · Shave Dad

A Shave with Biumo Tattoo Club by Brandon Shaves

A video review of Shave Dad’s Biumo Tattoo Club by Brandon Shaves!

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Biumo Tattoo Club
video
Jan 23, 2024 · Shave Dad

Shave Dad Biumo Tattoo Club Review by Subie Shaves

A video review of Shave Dad’s Biumo Tattoo Club by Subie Shaves!

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Biumo Tattoo Club
video
Jan 21, 2024 · Shave Dad

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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Biumo Tattoo Club
video
Jan 10, 2024 · Shave Dad

First Impression of Biumo Tattoo Club by Tobin’s Throwbacks

A first impression video of Shave Dad’s Biumo Tattoo Club by Tobin’s Throwbacks! Learn the key points about Biumo Tattoo Club.

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Sambuca
video
Dec 28, 2023 · Shave Dad

Sambuca Review by the Long Island Shaver

A video review of Shave Dad’s Sambuca by The Long Island Shaver!

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Sambuca by Shave Dad, The Wet Shaving Store, and Strike Gold by The Deacon Shaves
video
Dec 27, 2023 · Shave Dad

Sambuca by Shave Dad, The Wet Shaving Store, and Strike Gold by The Deacon Shaves

A video review of Shave Dad’s Sambuca by The Deacon Shaves!

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Louie
video
Nov 1, 2023 · Shave Dad

Review of Louie by Marion the Barbarion

A video review of Shave Dad’s Louie by Marion the Barbarion!

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Commando
video
Oct 31, 2023 · Shave Dad

Commando Spotlight by Jeff Shaves

A video spotlight on Shave Dad’s Commando by Jeff Shaves!

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Commando
video
Oct 30, 2023 · Shave Dad

Full Review of Commando by Tobin’s Throwbacks

A full video review of Shave Dad’s Commando by Tobin’s Throwbacks! An in-depth review of Commando by the expert himself, Tobin Fetters!

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Commando
video
Oct 27, 2023 · Shave Dad

Commando Review by Mark Szorday

An in depth video review of Shave Dad’s Commando by the one and only Mark Szorady!

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Commando
video
Oct 27, 2023 · Shave Dad

First Impression of Commando by Tobin’s Throwbacks

A first impression video of Shave Dad’s Commando by Tobin’s Throwbacks! Learn all the key points about Commando.

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Louie
video
Oct 27, 2023 · Shave Dad

Review of Louie by The Deacon Shaves

A video review of Shave Dad’s Louie by The Deacon Shaves!

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Louie
video
Oct 25, 2023 · Shave Dad

A Shave with Louie by Brandon Shaves

A video review of Shave Dad’s Louie by Brandon Shaves!

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Commando
video
Oct 25, 2023 · Shave Dad

Commando Review by The Sicilian Shaver

A video review of Shave Dad’s Commando by The Sicilian Shaver!

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Commando
video
Oct 25, 2023 · Shave Dad

Shave Dad Commando Review by Subie Shaves

A video review of Shave Dad’s Commando by Subie Shaves!

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Louie
video
Oct 24, 2023 · Shave Dad

Louie Spotlight by Jeff Shaves

A video spotlight on Shave Dad’s Louie by Jeff Shaves!

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Louie
video
Oct 21, 2023 · Shave Dad

Full Review of Louie by Tobin’s Throwbacks

A full video review of Shave Dad’s Louie by Tobin’s Throwbacks! An in-depth review of Louie by the expert himself, Tobin Fetters!

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Louie
video
Oct 20, 2023 · Shave Dad

Louie Review by Mark Szorday

An in depth video review of Shave Dad’s Louie by the one and only Mark Szorady!

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Louie
video
Oct 20, 2023 · Shave Dad

Shave Dad Louie Review by Subie Shaves

A video review of Shave Dad’s Louie by Subie Shaves!

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Louie
video
Oct 17, 2023 · Shave Dad

First Impression of Louie by Tobin’s Throwbacks

A first impression video of Shave Dad’s Louie by Tobin’s Throwbacks! Learn all the key points about Louie.

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Eastwood
video
Oct 9, 2023 · Shave Dad

Review of Eastwood by The Deacon Shaves

A video review of Shave Dad’s Eastwood by The Deacon Shaves!

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Eastwood
video
Oct 2, 2023 · Shave Dad

Review of Eastwood by Tobin’s Throwbacks

An in depth video review of Shave Dad’s Eastwood by Tobin’s Throwbacks! Get all of Tobin’s expertise while he examines Eastwood.

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Eastwood
video
Sep 29, 2023 · Shave Dad

Eastwood Review by Mark Szorday

An in depth video review of Shave Dad’s Eastwood by the one and only Mark Szorady!

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Eastwood
video
Sep 29, 2023 · Shave Dad

A Review of Eastwood by Marion the Barbarion

A video review of Shave Dad’s Eastwood by Marion the Barbarian!

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Eastwood
video
Sep 29, 2023 · Shave Dad

Eastwood Spotlight by Jeff Shaves

A video spotlight of Shave Dad’s Eastwood by Jeff Shaves!

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Eastwood
video
Sep 28, 2023 · Shave Dad

Eastwood Review by The Sicilian Shaver

A video review of Shave Dad’s Eastwood by The Sicilian Shaver!

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Eastwood
video
Sep 28, 2023 · Shave Dad

A shave with Eastwood by Cape Cod Wet Shaving

A video review of Shave Dad’s Eastwood by Cape Cod Wet Shaving!

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Eastwood
video
Sep 28, 2023 · Shave Dad

Eastwood Review by Subie Shaves

A video review of Shave Dad’s Eastwood by Subie Shaves!

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Eastwood
video
Sep 27, 2023 · Shave Dad

First Impression of Eastwood by Tobin’s Throwbacks

A first impression video of Shave Dad’s Eastwood by Tobin’s Throwbacks! Learn some general information about Eastwood.

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Made Man
video
Sep 13, 2023 · Shave Dad

Made Man by Shave Dad, The Wet Shaving Store, and Van Yulay by The Deacon Shaves

A shave video with Shave Dad’s Made Man by The Deacon Shaves!

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Tranquility Bay
video
Sep 3, 2023 · Shave Dad

Tranquility Bay Review by Jeff Shaves

A video review of Shave Dad’s Tranquility Bay by Jeff Shaves!

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Tranquility Bay
video
Sep 1, 2023 · Shave Dad

A Shave with Tranquility Bay by The Deacon Shaves

A shave with Shave Dad’s Tranquility Bay by The Deacon Shaves!

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Dork
video
Jul 31, 2023 · Shave Dad

A Shave with Dork by Brandon Shaves

A video review of Shave Dad’s Dork by Brandon Shaves!

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Spumoni
video
Jul 14, 2023 · Shave Dad

Spumoni Review by the Long Island Shaver

A video review of Shave Dad’s Spumoni by The Long Island Shaver!

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Spumoni
video
Jul 12, 2023 · Shave Dad

Spumoni Review by The Sicilian Shaver

A video review of Shave Dad’s Spumoni by The Sicilian Shaver!

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Old Timer
video
Jun 26, 2023 · Shave Dad

A Shave with Old Timer by The Deacon Shaves

A video review of Shave Dad’s Old TImer by The Deacon Shaves!

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Old Timer
video
Jun 20, 2023 · Shave Dad

Reel of Old Timer by Cape Cod Wet Shaving

A fun video clip of Shave Dad’s Old Timer by Cape Cod Wet Shaving!

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Royal Pine
video
Jun 18, 2023 · Shave Dad

A Shave with Royal Pine by Cape Cod Wet Shaving

A video review of Shave Dad’s Royal Pine by Cape Cod Wet Shaving!

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Old Timer
video
Jun 15, 2023 · Shave Dad

Old Timer Review by Mark Szorday

An in depth video review of Shave Dad’s Old Timer by the one and only Mark Szorady!

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Made Man
video
Mar 29, 2023 · Shave Dad

Shaving with Made Man by The Deacon Shaves

A video review of Shave Dad’s Made Man by The Deacon Shaves!

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Made Man
video
Mar 27, 2023 · Shave Dad

Made Man Review by The Sicilian Shaver

A video review of Shave Dad’s Made Man by The Sicilian Shaver!

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