Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Is Dropping a Summer Advent Calendar
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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Reviews
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.
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community
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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community
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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Product Highlights
Dark Knight HAGS x TWSS: Aromatic Fougere Shave Soap and Aftershave Review
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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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.
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community
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.
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Videos
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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Articles
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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The Cajun Blade Defending Liberty: 250th Anniversary Soap
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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community
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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community
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.
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community
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.
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Articles
DentonMajik CryoMajik: Extreme Menthol Shaving Soap Preview
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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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.
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Articles
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.
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Product Releases
Ariana & Evans Nero e Rosso
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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Product Highlights
Noble Otter Firefighter: Aquatic-Woodsy Shave Soap and Aftershave Review
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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community
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.
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Articles
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.
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Product Releases
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Brings Agua Dulce Back: A Florida Water Tribute at Ten Years
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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Collab
Family First, Shave Dad × Adopted Acres
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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Collab
Shields & Steel, Shave Dad × Heritage Hill Shave Co
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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Articles
The Retro Wet Shaving Podcast: E60 – HC&C
In this episode of The Retro Wet Shaving Podcast, Dave interviews Pete Hendrix from HC & C!
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The Retro Wet Shaving Podcast: E59 – 2025 Awards
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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Articles
Shave Dad Limited Edition Fund Raiser for Jerry
A community benefit release supporting Jerry from Shave Dad in his fight against prostate cancer. 100% of proceeds go directly to him.
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Built To Fight, A Community Fundraiser for Jerry
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.
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