Reviews, interviews, and dispatches from the wet shaving community.https://shavedad.com/https://shavedad.com/journal/razorock-razors-guide/https://shavedad.com/journal/razorock-razors-guide/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.Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shaving-gear-care-guide/https://shavedad.com/journal/shaving-gear-care-guide/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.Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/best-de-blades-guide/https://shavedad.com/journal/best-de-blades-guide/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.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/blizzard-battles-final-four-subzero-vs-barren-earth/https://shavedad.com/journal/blizzard-battles-final-four-subzero-vs-barren-earth/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.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/rockwell-razors-guide/https://shavedad.com/journal/rockwell-razors-guide/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.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/bbs-vs-dfs/https://shavedad.com/journal/bbs-vs-dfs/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.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/cleaning-a-synthetic-shaving-brush/https://shavedad.com/journal/cleaning-a-synthetic-shaving-brush/Two years of daily use and Angelo's synthetic brushes stopped lathering. The group's answers ranged from plain rinsing to dedicated brush cleaners.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/hags-mirage-edwin-jagger-3one6/https://shavedad.com/journal/hags-mirage-edwin-jagger-3one6/A summery HAGS Mirage shave with the Edwin Jagger 3One6 in blue resin, plus the story of how I finally got this razor back in my rotation.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/matti-lindholm-ice-tears-menthol-shave/https://shavedad.com/journal/matti-lindholm-ice-tears-menthol-shave/This one's a super-mentholated soap from Matti Lindholm that showed up at the Blizzard Games, and it lives up to its name.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shaving-troubleshooting-guide/https://shavedad.com/journal/shaving-troubleshooting-guide/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.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shaving-soap-bases-explained/https://shavedad.com/journal/shaving-soap-bases-explained/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.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/thayers-witch-hazel-shave-dad-group/https://shavedad.com/journal/thayers-witch-hazel-shave-dad-group/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.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/haku-soap-reborn-new-label-rabbit-shaves/https://shavedad.com/journal/haku-soap-reborn-new-label-rabbit-shaves/Sean Stapelfeld sent over the reworked Reborn soap fresh off the new labeling, and I ran a full shave with it, straight razor first pass included.Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/italian-shave-wednesday-antica-barberia-titan-set/https://shavedad.com/journal/italian-shave-wednesday-antica-barberia-titan-set/The Deacon's back with a delayed but worthwhile Italian Shave Wednesday, running Antica Barberia's Titan set start to finish and closing with Barrett's Clean Cut.Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shaving-around-moles-and-scars/https://shavedad.com/journal/shaving-around-moles-and-scars/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.Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/taylor-of-old-bond-street-scent-tour/https://shavedad.com/journal/taylor-of-old-bond-street-scent-tour/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.Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/blizzard-battles-adopted-acres-vs-phoenix-artisan-frost-byte/https://shavedad.com/journal/blizzard-battles-adopted-acres-vs-phoenix-artisan-frost-byte/My final four kicks off with Adopted Acres' Triple Dog Dare against Phoenix Artisan's icy Frost Byte, two mentholated heavyweights that end up dead even.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/farmhand-razor-review-henson-alternative/https://shavedad.com/journal/farmhand-razor-review-henson-alternative/Doug's Farmhand razor splits the difference between Henson's mild and aggressive plates, and I put it up against the Tier One, the Taisoto DUO, and the ACR1.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/single-edge-vs-double-edge-razors/https://shavedad.com/journal/single-edge-vs-double-edge-razors/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.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/blackland-vector-vs-blackbird-group-opinions/https://shavedad.com/journal/blackland-vector-vs-blackbird-group-opinions/Chris asked the group to settle Vector versus Blackbird. Nineteen replies later, opinions split hard in both directions.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/cologne-picks-for-a-75-signature-scent/https://shavedad.com/journal/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.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/does-shaving-soap-go-bad/https://shavedad.com/journal/does-shaving-soap-go-bad/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.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/strike-gold-shave-911-tunnel-to-towers-soap-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/strike-gold-shave-911-tunnel-to-towers-soap-review/Frank at Strike Gold Shave sent me this 9/11 anniversary soap and splash, made with my buddy Jerry from Shave Dad, with every dollar going to Tunnel to Towers. Here's how the shave went.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/lather-bowl-guide/https://shavedad.com/journal/lather-bowl-guide/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.Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/safety-razor-starter-kit/https://shavedad.com/journal/safety-razor-starter-kit/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.Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/tatara-amakuni-stainless-ac-razor-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/tatara-amakuni-stainless-ac-razor-review/Seventh in my alphabetical rundown of favorite stainless AC razors: the Tatara Amakuni, two-piece, magnetic, and more comfortable than I expected once I found the angle.Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/wet-shaving-glossary/https://shavedad.com/journal/wet-shaving-glossary/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.Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/how-long-does-a-wet-shave-take/https://shavedad.com/journal/how-long-does-a-wet-shave-take/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.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/still-house-spice-adopted-acres-tennessee-whiskey-shaving/https://shavedad.com/journal/still-house-spice-adopted-acres-tennessee-whiskey-shaving/Doug and Westley teamed up on Still House Spice, an Old Spice tribute built around whiskey notes, and I gave it a first shave straight out of the tub.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/1955-gillette-blue-tip-super-speed-a3-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/1955-gillette-blue-tip-super-speed-a3-review/I take a 1955 Gillette Blue Tip Super Speed A3 with an aluminum handle for a spin, and it might be the mildest vintage razor I've tried yet.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/razor-aggressiveness-explained/https://shavedad.com/journal/razor-aggressiveness-explained/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.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/glue-for-reknotting-a-shaving-brush/https://shavedad.com/journal/glue-for-reknotting-a-shaving-brush/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.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/leaf-branch-single-edge-razor-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/leaf-branch-single-edge-razor-review/Leaf's new Branch razor is finally out, and I've already put two months and a 10-day family vacation on it. Here's how it shaves.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/what-is-wet-shaving/https://shavedad.com/journal/what-is-wet-shaving/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.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/most-duped-fragrances-wet-shaving/https://shavedad.com/journal/most-duped-fragrances-wet-shaving/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.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/pre-shave-oils-guide/https://shavedad.com/journal/pre-shave-oils-guide/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.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/razorock-blue-barbershop-soap-splash-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/razorock-blue-barbershop-soap-splash-review/A friend gifted me RazoRock's Blue Barbershop soap and splash, inspired by Floid Blue, and I finally put them to the test in this shave.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/van-yulay-obsessed-homage-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/van-yulay-obsessed-homage-review/Bary tests Van Yulay's homage to Obsession alongside the LIK Shaveware Attila, and finds Monica captured the muskier, dirtier version of the fragrance he wore for years.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/frank-shaving-artisan-spotlight/https://shavedad.com/journal/frank-shaving-artisan-spotlight/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.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/ocean-inspired-shave-subtle-art-boti-paa-ascension/https://shavedad.com/journal/ocean-inspired-shave-subtle-art-boti-paa-ascension/My favorite aquatic soap, a slick lather from Subtle Art, and a straight run at the beard and mustache with the PAA Ascension Select. No trimmer, no nicks.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shave-den-essentials/https://shavedad.com/journal/shave-den-essentials/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.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/strike-gold-shave-9-11-25th-anniversary-soap/https://shavedad.com/journal/strike-gold-shave-9-11-25th-anniversary-soap/I came out of retirement for one review: Strike Gold Shave's 9/11 tribute soap, with every dollar going to Tunnel to Towers.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/911-tunnels-to-towers-shave-dad-strike-gold/https://shavedad.com/journal/911-tunnels-to-towers-shave-dad-strike-gold/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.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/safety-razor-head-types/https://shavedad.com/journal/safety-razor-head-types/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.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/safety-razor-vs-cartridge/https://shavedad.com/journal/safety-razor-vs-cartridge/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.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/frank-shaving-matte-copper-tto-sig-solo-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/frank-shaving-matte-copper-tto-sig-solo-review/Ming Lee at Frank Shaving sent me their matte copper twist-to-open, and it might be the smoothest TTO I've ever used.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shaving-brush-guide/https://shavedad.com/journal/shaving-brush-guide/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.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/alum-block-guide/https://shavedad.com/journal/alum-block-guide/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.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dad-dumbest-shaving-mistakes/https://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dad-dumbest-shaving-mistakes/Aaron admitted he'd thrown away his own Razorworks R1 by accident, and the group's confessions got a lot messier from there.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/van-yulay-raise-the-bar-shave-soap-leaf-twig/https://shavedad.com/journal/van-yulay-raise-the-bar-shave-soap-leaf-twig/A honeycomb-textured Van Yulay bowl, a sample of Raise the Bar soap, and the Leaf Twig razor add up to a close, no-irritation shave.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/how-often-change-blade/https://shavedad.com/journal/how-often-change-blade/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.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/how-to-use-safety-razor/https://shavedad.com/journal/how-to-use-safety-razor/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.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/naked-armor-priamus-razor-cajun-blade-tropical-coconut-lime/https://shavedad.com/journal/naked-armor-priamus-razor-cajun-blade-tropical-coconut-lime/I put Naked Armor's new Priamus razor through five days of growth alongside The Cajun Blade's Wid's Tropical Coconut Lime soap and a brand new Chisel and Hound brush.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/best-soaps-sensitive-skin/https://shavedad.com/journal/best-soaps-sensitive-skin/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.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/edwin-jagger-3one6-stainless-razor/https://shavedad.com/journal/edwin-jagger-3one6-stainless-razor/One of the first stainless steel razors I ever bought, plus the Taylor of Old Bond Street raffle soap that came with a funny story about a London shop visit.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/kai-origami-paper-razor-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/kai-origami-paper-razor-review/A folding paper razor from Japan sat in my drawer for two years before I finally tried it, and it gave me one of the more surprising shaves I've had in a while.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/adopted-acres-stillhouse-spice-de-razor-surprise/https://shavedad.com/journal/adopted-acres-stillhouse-spice-de-razor-surprise/My planned soap didn't survive Shucky's appetite, so I broke out Adopted Acres' new Stillhouse Spice instead, then snuck a surprise DE razor into the shave.Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/adopted-acres-triple-dog-dare-cold-shave/https://shavedad.com/journal/adopted-acres-triple-dog-dare-cold-shave/I tried Adopted Acres' Triple Dog Dare, a high menthol soap made for the Blizzard Battle, and my eyes were running before I finished lathering.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/parker-aeroshave-razor-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/parker-aeroshave-razor-review/I've had the Parker Aeroshave for a couple months now, running it through my usual efficiency, symmetry, tolerance, and value breakdown against the Rex Supply Page.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/stone-and-silk-grooming-artisan-spotlight/https://shavedad.com/journal/stone-and-silk-grooming-artisan-spotlight/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.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/caveem-square-body-scrubber-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/caveem-square-body-scrubber-review/I got the square version of Caveem's exfoliating scrubber, same rough sponge as the round one, just a different shape.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/stop-throwing-razor-blades-in-the-trash/https://shavedad.com/journal/stop-throwing-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.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/perfect-lather-guide/https://shavedad.com/journal/perfect-lather-guide/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.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/blizzard-battles-2026-round-10-dane-bitter-cult-vs-cajun-blade-sub-zero/https://shavedad.com/journal/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.Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dad-flash-sale/https://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dad-flash-sale/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.Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shave-head-safety-razor/https://shavedad.com/journal/shave-head-safety-razor/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.Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/aftershave-splash-vs-balm/https://shavedad.com/journal/aftershave-splash-vs-balm/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.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/cucumber-fumbler-phoenix-artisan-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/cucumber-fumbler-phoenix-artisan-review/I put Phoenix Artisan's Cucumber Fumbler through a full ice shave. Cucumber isn't my scent, but my wife loved it, and the shave itself was brutally refreshing.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/my-all-orange-shave-lineup-orange-empire-razorock-goat/https://shavedad.com/journal/my-all-orange-shave-lineup-orange-empire-razorock-goat/I've been hunting for a soap that actually smells like orange instead of grapefruit, and Goodfellas Smile Orange Empire might be the one that does it.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/van-der-hagen-luxury-shave-soap-budget-kit/https://shavedad.com/journal/van-der-hagen-luxury-shave-soap-budget-kit/I built a full shave kit out of stuff you can grab at Stop and Shop, and the Van Der Hagen soap turned out to be the one that surprised me.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/aggressive-razor-meaning/https://shavedad.com/journal/aggressive-razor-meaning/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.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shield-ac-razor-sig-solo-shave/https://shavedad.com/journal/shield-ac-razor-sig-solo-shave/I'm working through my nine favorite stainless AC razors alphabetically, and the Shield AC just landed as one of the most aggressive of the bunch on paper.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/yaqi-tilt-diagonal-razor-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/yaqi-tilt-diagonal-razor-review/A 45-degree tilted head, an aluminum build, and a scent that brought back memories of my grandfather. Here's how the Yaqi Tilt Diagonal shaved.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/glacial-electric-sheep-straight-shave-stirling-soap/https://shavedad.com/journal/glacial-electric-sheep-straight-shave-stirling-soap/I break out Stirling's Glacial Electric Sheep, a brand new brush from Abominable Creations, and my trusty Teddy razor for another mentholated Straight Shave Saturday.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/picking-your-first-ac-blade/https://shavedad.com/journal/picking-your-first-ac-blade/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.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/saponificio-varesino-desert-vetiver-first-shave/https://shavedad.com/journal/saponificio-varesino-desert-vetiver-first-shave/A gift from a fellow wet shaver introduces me to Saponificio Varesino for the first time, and Desert Vetiver does not disappoint.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/soap-vs-cream/https://shavedad.com/journal/soap-vs-cream/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.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/travel-with-safety-razor/https://shavedad.com/journal/travel-with-safety-razor/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.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/best-beginner-safety-razor/https://shavedad.com/journal/best-beginner-safety-razor/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.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/blizzard-battles-2026-round-nine-subtle-art-vs-hearth-and-altar/https://shavedad.com/journal/blizzard-battles-2026-round-nine-subtle-art-vs-hearth-and-altar/Round eight wraps up, then Subtle Art Soap Co.'s Draconis Glacialis takes on Hearth and Altar's Barren Earth in my Blizzard Battles bracket, splashes, longevity, and all.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/neck-shave-grain-map/https://shavedad.com/journal/neck-shave-grain-map/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.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/oliworks-m3teorite-aluminum-vs-stainless-steel/https://shavedad.com/journal/oliworks-m3teorite-aluminum-vs-stainless-steel/I spent 10 days switching between the aluminum and stainless M3teorite, back and forth, to figure out which one actually deserves a spot in your den.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/upgrade-safety-razor-signs/https://shavedad.com/journal/upgrade-safety-razor-signs/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.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/arko-soap-revisited-cape-cod-wet-shaving/https://shavedad.com/journal/arko-soap-revisited-cape-cod-wet-shaving/I go back to the soap that made my most popular video years ago and explain why I still think every wet shaver needs to try Arko at least once.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/one-week-shave-challenge-day-5-little-details/https://shavedad.com/journal/one-week-shave-challenge-day-5-little-details/Day five with the same razor, same soap, same blade, and I'm noticing every little detail I used to miss.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/vintage-safety-razors-field-guide/https://shavedad.com/journal/vintage-safety-razors-field-guide/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.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/wholly-kaw-mogud-review-and-shave/https://shavedad.com/journal/wholly-kaw-mogud-review-and-shave/I run down the Wholly Kaw and Chrille Shaver Mogud collab, whiskey and honey up top, tobacco and oud in the heart, then shave it with my vintage Eclipse Red Ring razor.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/yaqi-arctic-sky-deep-blue-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/yaqi-arctic-sky-deep-blue-review/I put the Yaqi Arctic Sky Deep Blue under the light. It's a synthetic knot that'll fool you into thinking it's cashmere, until you actually use it.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/blizzard-battles-round-8-ice-tears-vs-frosted-in-space/https://shavedad.com/journal/blizzard-battles-round-8-ice-tears-vs-frosted-in-space/Round 8 of my Blizzard Battles Artisan Challenge pits Matti Lindholm's Ice Tears against Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements' Frosted in Space on a 106 degree Texas day.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/fern-and-shadow-review-texas-artisan-shave-soap/https://shavedad.com/journal/fern-and-shadow-review-texas-artisan-shave-soap/Matthew's Fern & Shadow line out of Texas is blowing me away. Sylvanus earned a perfect 30 from my family. Use code Tobin for 15% off on Etsy.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/cold-water-shaves-group-weighs-in/https://shavedad.com/journal/cold-water-shaves-group-weighs-in/David asked the group if anyone actually shaves with cold water, and the replies leaned hard toward yes.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/elysian-icing-shield-titan-elite-defender-titanium-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/elysian-icing-shield-titan-elite-defender-titanium-review/I'm shaving today with Elysian Icing, a lemon-menthol tallow soap from Shannon at Elysian Soap Shop, the Shield Titan Elite Defender titanium razor, and a new matte white brush from Grizzly Bay.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/hcc-bay-rum-shave-soap/https://shavedad.com/journal/hcc-bay-rum-shave-soap/Bay rum is one of my all-time favorite scents, and HC&C's original formula from Pete is one of the best I've used. Built from scratch, not off another fragrance. It shows.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/westman-ye-olde-limey-shave-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/westman-ye-olde-limey-shave-review/My friend Brett kept raving about this WestMan Ye Olde Limey set. Lime, spices, sandalwood, and my first run with the Halo vegan base. He had a point.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/how-many-shaves-per-blade-one-and-done-debate/https://shavedad.com/journal/how-many-shaves-per-blade-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.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/nearly-naked-soapery-commander-micro-artisan-22/https://shavedad.com/journal/nearly-naked-soapery-commander-micro-artisan-22/I tried to record this one last week and forgot to push record. Just got home from a trip. Here's the do-over, and it was worth making twice: Nearly Naked Soapery Commander.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/seven-days-one-setup-1-week-shaving-challenge/https://shavedad.com/journal/seven-days-one-setup-1-week-shaving-challenge/I'm setting the rotation aside for seven days: one soap, one brush, one razor, one blade, every morning. Day one is done, and the Tatra Red blade is already making me question my choices.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/blade-hoard-how-many-is-too-many/https://shavedad.com/journal/blade-hoard-how-many-is-too-many/Jeff asked, the group answered. Turns out 800 is just getting started.Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/cajun-blade-acr1-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/cajun-blade-acr1-review/I thought the Cajun Blade ACR1 was too aggressive. Two weeks of deliberate technique work changed my mind, but this razor is still not for beginners.Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/cajun-blade-acr1-the-cutter-coast-guard-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/cajun-blade-acr1-the-cutter-coast-guard-review/The ACR1 shaves like it costs twice its $28 price, and The Cutter is the best aquatic I've smelled in a long time. Both drop today from The Cajun Blade Store.Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/razorock-hawk-iii-stainless-ac-razor/https://shavedad.com/journal/razorock-hawk-iii-stainless-ac-razor/The RazoRock Hawk III sits at the center of my nine favorite stainless AC razors. Five years of use, dings included, and it still delivers every time.Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/tier-one-echelon-review-elite-ranger-308/https://shavedad.com/journal/tier-one-echelon-review-elite-ranger-308/Twelve shaves across three handles and half-face comparisons against the Henson, Rockwell, and Feather AS-D2. Guard side or smooth side, here's what the Tier One Echelon actually delivers.Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/last-pass-shave-dad-van-yulay/https://shavedad.com/journal/last-pass-shave-dad-van-yulay/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.Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/last-pass-van-yulay-shave-dad-coffee-collab/https://shavedad.com/journal/last-pass-van-yulay-shave-dad-coffee-collab/John at Cape Cod Wet Shaving reviews Last Pass, the new Van Yulay and Shave Dad collab. Not a sweet creamy coffee soap. This one is dark, dry, and roasted down to the wood.Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/phoenix-shaving-cucumber-fumbler-artifact-razor-cyclotrode-x/https://shavedad.com/journal/phoenix-shaving-cucumber-fumbler-artifact-razor-cyclotrode-x/Glenn reviews Phoenix Shaving's Cucumber Fumbler, shaves with the Artifact razor and Cyclotrode X, and gives his honest take on the Bob Dylan show in Philadelphia.Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/last-pass-van-yulay-shave-dad-coffee-soap/https://shavedad.com/journal/last-pass-van-yulay-shave-dad-coffee-soap/Van Yulay and Shave Dad Jerry teamed up on Last Pass, a coffee-inspired shaving soap dropping July 17. First look at the soap, the Cajun Blade ACR-1, and my morning shave routine.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/personna-gem-cutting-through-the-hype/https://shavedad.com/journal/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.Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/one-soap-for-life-shave-dad-group-picks/https://shavedad.com/journal/one-soap-for-life-shave-dad-group-picks/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.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/load-from-the-tub-or-scoop-to-the-bowl/https://shavedad.com/journal/load-from-the-tub-or-scoop-to-the-bowl/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.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/united-we-stand-strike-gold-shave-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/united-we-stand-strike-gold-shave-review/Luke and I reviewed Strike Gold Shave's United We Stand at Portland Creek. Frank's limited 250th anniversary blend pulls presidential fragrances into one linear, barbershop-meets-frontier scent.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/yaqi-lex-open-comb-five-shaves-in/https://shavedad.com/journal/yaqi-lex-open-comb-five-shaves-in/I've got five shaves on the Yaqi Lex now, a 316L stainless open comb from Yaqi. You feel the blade, you need the right angle, and I have the alum block out to prove it.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/yaqi-pinacolada-chillers-caveem-shave/https://shavedad.com/journal/yaqi-pinacolada-chillers-caveem-shave/It's been blazing hot here all day and heavy menthol is the answer. Running the Yaqi Pinacolada Chillers soap and splash with the Caveem razor and the Yaqi Ice Tea brush.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/can-you-shave-with-a-bar-soap-bombshell-suds-co-the-dude/https://shavedad.com/journal/can-you-shave-with-a-bar-soap-bombshell-suds-co-the-dude/I've been wanting to shave with an artisan soap bar for five years. Bombshell Suds Co.'s The Dude finally made me do it, and it held up.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/does-anyone-still-strop-straight-razors/https://shavedad.com/journal/does-anyone-still-strop-straight-razors/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.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/old-man-shave-grandfathers-routine/https://shavedad.com/journal/old-man-shave-grandfathers-routine/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.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/sig-solo-occams-enoch-wedding-shave/https://shavedad.com/journal/sig-solo-occams-enoch-wedding-shave/Shaving with my all-time favorite AC razor on my daughter's wedding day, and Frank Shaving is giving away a free SIG SOLO brush with the first 25 orders using my code.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/adopted-acres-gentlemen-of-the-cabin-silver-steel-wedge/https://shavedad.com/journal/adopted-acres-gentlemen-of-the-cabin-silver-steel-wedge/It's July and everyone else is grabbing menthol. I'm lathering Adopted Acres' Gentlemen of the Cabin because I love it too much to wait, plus testing a 6/8 Sheffield wedge Robert sent my way.Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/beyond-the-lather-ep-1-ariana-evans-obsidian-ember/https://shavedad.com/journal/beyond-the-lather-ep-1-ariana-evans-obsidian-ember/Mike from Long Island Shaving kicks off Beyond the Lather with Obsidian Ember by Ariana & Evans. Dark cherries, roasted coffee, and oud in A&E's new wide-mouth glass jar format.Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/frank-shaving-sig-solo-brushes-copper-razor/https://shavedad.com/journal/frank-shaving-sig-solo-brushes-copper-razor/Ming at Frank Shaving built two custom SIG SOLO brushes, G5B synthetic and Manchurian Silvertip badger. I put them to work alongside his solid copper three-piece razor and MSC Louie.Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/goodfellas-smile-panama-dominus-first-impressions/https://shavedad.com/journal/goodfellas-smile-panama-dominus-first-impressions/Brand new Goodfellas Smile gear landed: the Dominus razor and Panama soap, courtesy of Howie at Super Safety Razors. One shave in, I'm already calling Panama my favorite summer fragrance so far.Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/muhle-rocca-vs-edwin-jagger-3one6-head-to-head/https://shavedad.com/journal/muhle-rocca-vs-edwin-jagger-3one6-head-to-head/I put the Edwin Jagger 3One6 up against the Muhle Rocca R95 in a full head-to-head comparison, including a manufacturing defect on the 3One6 that buyers should know about.Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/ariana-evans-empyrean-bay-rum-soap-splash/https://shavedad.com/journal/ariana-evans-empyrean-bay-rum-soap-splash/Ariana & Evans took bay rum somewhere it doesn't usually go. Empyrean trades clove and cinnamon for clementine, pomegranate, and cedar. Full shave, two passes, with the Merkur 34 HD.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/de-blade-sharpness-ladder/https://shavedad.com/journal/de-blade-sharpness-ladder/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.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/great-mid-atlantic-wet-shavers-meetup-2026-october-update/https://shavedad.com/journal/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.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/blizzard-battles-2026-round-7-ariana-evans-cajun-blade/https://shavedad.com/journal/blizzard-battles-2026-round-7-ariana-evans-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.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/italian-shave-wednesday-zingari-man-il-signore/https://shavedad.com/journal/italian-shave-wednesday-zingari-man-il-signore/I finally cracked open the Zingari Man Il Signore trifecta I won at the Texas Wet Shavers meetup. Sicilian lemon, lime, fir absolute, and ambergris, paired with the RazoRock Cyber Razor.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/maxwell-june-vs-razorock-recurve-rc80/https://shavedad.com/journal/maxwell-june-vs-razorock-recurve-rc80/I finally did the comparison shave I promised: Maxwell June from the States against the RazoRock Recurve RC80 prototype from Canada. Two passes, two stainless razors, one very tough call.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shave-recovery-days-cadence/https://shavedad.com/journal/shave-recovery-days-cadence/Your skin barrier does not recover in twenty-four hours. Shaving every morning keeps it in a permanent state of low-grade injury. Two on, one off is the cadence dermatology actually supports, and here is what to do on the day you skip.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/sv-80th-anniversary-sotd/https://shavedad.com/journal/sv-80th-anniversary-sotd/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.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/yaqi-boar-brush-bbs-coolzilla-yaqi-ghost/https://shavedad.com/journal/yaqi-boar-brush-bbs-coolzilla-yaqi-ghost/Grace and Yaqi sent over a 24mm boar brush for review. The handle is gorgeous. The knot nearly burned my face off.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/blizzard-battles-2026-round-6-paa-frost-in-space-vs-wild-fox-arctic-fox/https://shavedad.com/journal/blizzard-battles-2026-round-6-paa-frost-in-space-vs-wild-fox-arctic-fox/PAA Frost in Space goes full cryogen in Round 6 and Wild Fox Arctic Fox fights back harder than expected. The menthol was very real.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/subtle-art-ice-queen-gillette-red-tip/https://shavedad.com/journal/subtle-art-ice-queen-gillette-red-tip/Fred uses Subtle Art Soap Co's Ice Queen four-butter soap with the Gillette Red Tip. The menthol builds strong, the lather loads up close to dripping, and the shave is very close.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/thrive-and-glow-raging-stout-first-impression/https://shavedad.com/journal/thrive-and-glow-raging-stout-first-impression/Barry put me on to this one and I had to get a jar. Raging Stout by Thrive And Glow, six ounces of tallow for $12.99, Pennsylvania artisan. Oatmeal, butterscotch, vanilla. It's as good as it sounds.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/fern-shadow-right-of-winter-micro-artisan/https://shavedad.com/journal/fern-shadow-right-of-winter-micro-artisan/Doug put me onto this one. Fern & Shadow is an hour and a half from where I live in Texas, and Right of Winter is one of the best lathers I've had in a while.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/half-de-single-edge-razors-what-the-group-found/https://shavedad.com/journal/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.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/the-three-pass-shave-do-you-actually-need-it/https://shavedad.com/journal/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.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/blizzard-battles-2026-round-5-happy-chap-vs-hearth-and-altar/https://shavedad.com/journal/blizzard-battles-2026-round-5-happy-chap-vs-hearth-and-altar/Happy Chap's Absolute Zero versus Hearth and Altar's Barren Earth in Round 5 of the Blizzard Battles, two artisans tackling menthol for the first time, on a scorching Texas July 4th.Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/blackland-vector-fourth-of-july-shave/https://shavedad.com/journal/blackland-vector-fourth-of-july-shave/The Blackland Vector is in my top nine AC razors for a reason. Fourth of July felt like the right day to reach for an American razor.Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/back-to-glory-razor-emporium-shave-dad-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/back-to-glory-razor-emporium-shave-dad-review/Shave Dad and Razor Emporium teamed up on Back to Glory to honor the pre-cartridge era. I put it through a two-pass shave this Fourth of July weekend, and this soap delivers.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/edwin-jagger-3one6-de-razor-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/edwin-jagger-3one6-de-razor-review/Many of you asked me to try the Edwin Jagger 3ONE6. I borrowed one from a friend, used it before filming, and now I'm probably buying one.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/ingrown-hair-fix-three-step-system/https://shavedad.com/journal/ingrown-hair-fix-three-step-system/Ninety percent of ingrown hairs come from what you do before and after the shave, not from the razor you use. Three steps fix it, and you can start tonight with the razor you already own.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/blizzard-battles-2026-round-4-shivering-vs-draconis-glacialis/https://shavedad.com/journal/blizzard-battles-2026-round-4-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.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/mach-3-annual-cost-math-de-alternative/https://shavedad.com/journal/mach-3-annual-cost-math-de-alternative/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.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/bbs-coolzilla-gillette-fatboy-nine-days-growth/https://shavedad.com/journal/bbs-coolzilla-gillette-fatboy-nine-days-growth/Back from vacation with nine days of growth and a craving for something cold. BBS Coolzilla, the Gillette Fatboy, and the Yaqi Caramel get the job done.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/ember-hollow-salve-oak-co-soap-splash-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/ember-hollow-salve-oak-co-soap-splash-review/Larry puts Salve & Oak Co.'s Ember Hollow through a full two-pass shave paired with the matching aftershave splash. Warm, earthy, and worth a look.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/hcc-kilimanjaro-review-maxwell-june-de-tiger-blades/https://shavedad.com/journal/hcc-kilimanjaro-review-maxwell-june-de-tiger-blades/HC&C's Kilimanjaro just dropped, a non-tallow unisex soap from Nashville inspired by Byredo's Bal d'Afrique Absolu. Today I'm running it with the Maxwell June DE and Tiger Superior Stainless blades.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/phoenix-electro-high-shine-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/phoenix-electro-high-shine-review/Phoenix sent me Electro High Shine for review, their tribute to Chrome by Azzaro. I had never had my nose on the original. One full shave later, I see why people kept asking for this one.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/thrive-and-glow-inferno-night-edition/https://shavedad.com/journal/thrive-and-glow-inferno-night-edition/Found this one on Instagram before I'd ever used the soap. Cherry wood and tobacco in a tallow-and-silk base from a micro artisan worth knowing about.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/tier-one-echelon-dual-action-razor-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/tier-one-echelon-dual-action-razor-review/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.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/yaqi-precise-review-blutt-rasur-120/https://shavedad.com/journal/yaqi-precise-review-blutt-rasur-120/The Yaqi Précise arrived looking like a direct copy of my favourite razor, the Blutt Rasur 120. After one shave with it, I can't argue with the result.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/american-vintage-soap-co-citadel-bay-rum-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/american-vintage-soap-co-citadel-bay-rum-review/Robert at American Vintage Soap Co. built Citadel as a dark, piney, woody bay rum without the usual clove. I bought the full set myself and put it through its paces on a Monday Monologue.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/paa-electro-high-shine-first-look/https://shavedad.com/journal/paa-electro-high-shine-first-look/First look at PAA's Electro High Shine, a tribute to Azzaro Chrome with a holo label and a bergamot-oakmoss-tonka profile. Bary puts it side by side with the EDT. Too close to call.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/blizzard-battles-2026-round-3-wild-fox-arctic-fox-vs-wits-end-berserker/https://shavedad.com/journal/blizzard-battles-2026-round-3-wild-fox-arctic-fox-vs-wits-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.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/safety-razor-blades-what-the-group-recommends/https://shavedad.com/journal/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.Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/clone-dupe-or-homage-whats-the-difference/https://shavedad.com/journal/clone-dupe-or-homage-whats-the-difference/Clone, dupe, homage. Three words wet shavers throw around constantly, and usually get wrong. Here's how the fine fragrance world actually defines them, and what that means for your den.Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/culper-spy-ring-cipher-challenge-part-1-john-paul-jones-sotd/https://shavedad.com/journal/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.Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/paa-sun-down-muhle-rocca-r95-shave/https://shavedad.com/journal/paa-sun-down-muhle-rocca-r95-shave/My buddy Brett has been after me for months to try PAA's Sun Down. The scent is not my thing, but the soap pulls a surprise during the shave, and the splash turned out better than I expected.Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/subtle-art-send-it-str8-shave-saturday/https://shavedad.com/journal/subtle-art-send-it-str8-shave-saturday/Joe at Subtle Art dropped Send It on June 23rd: a ten-note fougère-meets-chypre in his V4B vegan base. Here's the full note-by-note breakdown plus a straight razor shave with the Ralf Aust 5/8.Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/tier-one-echelon-elite-razor-unboxing-first-impressions/https://shavedad.com/journal/tier-one-echelon-elite-razor-unboxing-first-impressions/First look at the Echelon Elite from Tier One Razors, a father-and-son operation in Milwaukee that's been machining AR components since 2016 and just turned that same shop on wet shaving.Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/tier-one-safety-razor-review-vs-henson-tatara/https://shavedad.com/journal/tier-one-safety-razor-review-vs-henson-tatara/The new US-made Tier One safety razor shares some DNA with the Henson and Tatara, but the geometry is its own. I compared the specs side-by-side and ran it through a real shave to see what it actually does differently.Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/1957-gillette-blue-tip/https://shavedad.com/journal/1957-gillette-blue-tip/I put the vintage Gillette Blue Tip through two passes today. Mild, forgiving, BBS. Here's how it went.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/blizzard-battles-2026-round-2-triple-dog-dare-vs-cryomajik/https://shavedad.com/journal/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.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/unscented-pre-shave-group-recommendations/https://shavedad.com/journal/unscented-pre-shave-group-recommendations/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.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/goodfellas-smile-lybra-razor-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/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.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/hcc-kilimanjaro-shave-soap-aftershave-review-larry-shaves/https://shavedad.com/journal/hcc-kilimanjaro-shave-soap-aftershave-review-larry-shaves/HC&C's Kilimanjaro draws from Bal d'Afrique Absolu by Byredo, and Pete nailed it. Three passes, no irritation, and that fragrance just keeps opening up.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/splash-first-balm-second-the-order-is-settled/https://shavedad.com/journal/splash-first-balm-second-the-order-is-settled/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.Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/oliworks-asteroid-ti-brush-full-titanium-setup/https://shavedad.com/journal/oliworks-asteroid-ti-brush-full-titanium-setup/Sick for three weeks but still shaving. The OliWorks Asteroid Ti brush arrived, and I'm running it with my M3[Ti]orite and MSC Night On The Town.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/phoenix-shaving-tokyo-rose-scent-notes-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/phoenix-shaving-tokyo-rose-scent-notes-review/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.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/wet-shaving-prime-day-buyers-guide/https://shavedad.com/journal/wet-shaving-prime-day-buyers-guide/A swept-the-shelf list of every wet shaving product Amazon is actually marking down for Prime Day. Click while they are hot.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/ariana-and-evans-obsidian-ember-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/ariana-and-evans-obsidian-ember-review/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.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/hard-water-and-badger-brushes/https://shavedad.com/journal/hard-water-and-badger-brushes/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.Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/blizzard-battles-2026-round-1-mama-bear-bedford-falls-vs-adopted-acres-triple-do/https://shavedad.com/journal/blizzard-battles-2026-round-1-mama-bear-bedford-falls-vs-adopted-acres-triple-do/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.Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/aylsworth-atelier-ac-first-shave-sig-solo/https://shavedad.com/journal/aylsworth-atelier-ac-first-shave-sig-solo/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.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/caro-fresh-karve-bison-mens-master-professional-evening-shave/https://shavedad.com/journal/caro-fresh-karve-bison-mens-master-professional-evening-shave/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.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/haku-reborn-sean-debut-soap-straight-shave-saturday/https://shavedad.com/journal/haku-reborn-sean-debut-soap-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.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/strike-gold-shave-man-of-the-people-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/strike-gold-shave-man-of-the-people-review/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.Sat, 20 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/rustbelt-reserve-botanica-shannons-soaps-shave-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/rustbelt-reserve-botanica-shannons-soaps-shave-review/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.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/timeless-razor-stainless-steel-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/timeless-razor-stainless-steel-review/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.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/wits-end-dixie-dream-soap-splash-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/wits-end-dixie-dream-soap-splash-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.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/preventing-razor-burn-shave-dad-guide/https://shavedad.com/journal/preventing-razor-burn-shave-dad-guide/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.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/classic-aftershaves-buyers-guide/https://shavedad.com/journal/classic-aftershaves-buyers-guide/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.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/best-shave-soaps-on-amazon-group-picks/https://shavedad.com/journal/best-shave-soaps-on-amazon-group-picks/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.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/subtle-art-soap-co-whispering-woods-review-and-shave/https://shavedad.com/journal/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.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/yaqi-tile-ex-frankenstein-shave-sig-solo/https://shavedad.com/journal/yaqi-tile-ex-frankenstein-shave-sig-solo/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.Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/adopted-acres-texas-spirit-oud-noir/https://shavedad.com/journal/adopted-acres-texas-spirit-oud-noir/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.Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/ariana-evans-mail-call-nero-e-rosso-obsidian-ember/https://shavedad.com/journal/ariana-evans-mail-call-nero-e-rosso-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.Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/blizzard-battles-2026-pregame/https://shavedad.com/journal/blizzard-battles-2026-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.Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/razor-blade-buyers-guide/https://shavedad.com/journal/razor-blade-buyers-guide/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.Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/aylsworth-atelier-ac-razor-satin-finish-first-impressions/https://shavedad.com/journal/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.Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/cajun-blade-defending-liberty-250th/https://shavedad.com/journal/cajun-blade-defending-liberty-250th/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.Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/maxwell-june-mj-sx-top-cap-hollow-handle/https://shavedad.com/journal/maxwell-june-mj-sx-top-cap-hollow-handle/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.Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/strike-gold-shave-1776-six-presidents-one-soap/https://shavedad.com/journal/strike-gold-shave-1776-six-presidents-one-soap/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.Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/hags-summer-2026-collection/https://shavedad.com/journal/hags-summer-2026-collection/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.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/back-to-glory-shave-dad-razor-emporium/https://shavedad.com/journal/back-to-glory-shave-dad-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.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/goodfellas-smile-styletto-v2-ss-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/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.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/subtle-art-whispering-woods/https://shavedad.com/journal/subtle-art-whispering-woods/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.Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/live-shave-cajun-blade-sub-zero-white-walker-base/https://shavedad.com/journal/live-shave-cajun-blade-sub-zero-white-walker-base/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.Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/live-shave-ethos-pineapple-alpha-futura-fatty-copper-opus-brushworks/https://shavedad.com/journal/live-shave-ethos-pineapple-alpha-futura-fatty-copper-opus-brushworks/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.Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/noble-otter-rei-momo-first-look/https://shavedad.com/journal/noble-otter-rei-momo-first-look/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.Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/rocnel-master-class-2026-adjustable-razor-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/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.Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/adopted-acres-texas-spirit-oud-noir-review-shave/https://shavedad.com/journal/adopted-acres-texas-spirit-oud-noir-review-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.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/karve-bison-stainless-steel-first-shave-impressions/https://shavedad.com/journal/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.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/smooth-operator-shave-dad-x-strike-gold-shave/https://shavedad.com/journal/smooth-operator-shave-dad-x-strike-gold-shave/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.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/subtle-art-soap-co-draconis-glacialis-cold-soap-hot-day/https://shavedad.com/journal/subtle-art-soap-co-draconis-glacialis-cold-soap-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.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/fox-cutlery-11-16-vermont-green-slate-edge-test/https://shavedad.com/journal/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.Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/gillette-black-handled-super-speed-u1-1974-vintage-razor-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/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.Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/hcc-james-bond-you-only-have-nine-lives-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/hcc-james-bond-you-only-have-nine-lives-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.Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/hcc-james-bond-you-only-have-nine-lives/https://shavedad.com/journal/hcc-james-bond-you-only-have-nine-lives/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.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dads-dad-fathers-day-2026/https://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dads-dad-fathers-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.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/thank-you-yaqi/https://shavedad.com/journal/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.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dad-logo-refresh-september-release/https://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dad-logo-refresh-september-release/Jerry refreshed the Shave Dad logo and group banner. The new mark will debut on a Shave Dad release expected this September.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dad-smooth-operator-texas-meetup/https://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dad-smooth-operator-texas-meetup/Jerry's launching a new Smooth Operator soap at the Texas Wet Shave Meetup, marine scent, clean and easy.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/two-months-in-what-starting-wet-shaving-actually-looks-like/https://shavedad.com/journal/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.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/bourbon-cowboy-cajun-blade-tobin-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/bourbon-cowboy-cajun-blade-tobin-review/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.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/denton-majik-dominate/https://shavedad.com/journal/denton-majik-dominate/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.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/northwood-salve-oak-company/https://shavedad.com/journal/northwood-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.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shave-the-heat-summer-heat-safety-reminder/https://shavedad.com/journal/shave-the-heat-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.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/strike-gold-shave-red-white-rugged-avon-wild-country/https://shavedad.com/journal/strike-gold-shave-red-white-rugged-avon-wild-country/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.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/travel-shave-design94-titanium-razor/https://shavedad.com/journal/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.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/m-jung-6-8-honed-edge-test-tcb-berry-chill/https://shavedad.com/journal/m-jung-6-8-honed-edge-test-tcb-berry-chill/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.Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/riding-rhonda-van-yulay-blackland-blackbird-ep28/https://shavedad.com/journal/riding-rhonda-van-yulay-blackland-blackbird-ep28/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.Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/sangria-nocturne-shave-mercantile-aftershave/https://shavedad.com/journal/sangria-nocturne-shave-mercantile-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.Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/tatara-masamune-vs-nodachi-frankenstein-razor/https://shavedad.com/journal/tatara-masamune-vs-nodachi-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.Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/red-white-and-rugged-strike-gold-shave-razor-emporium-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/red-white-and-rugged-strike-gold-shave-razor-emporium-review/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.Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/str8-shave-saturday-paa-coop-a-doop-dreifuss-1919/https://shavedad.com/journal/str8-shave-saturday-paa-coop-a-doop-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.Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/bon-temps-barbershop-cajun-blade/https://shavedad.com/journal/bon-temps-barbershop-cajun-blade/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.Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/strike-gold-shave-giveaway-camp-david-smooth-operator/https://shavedad.com/journal/strike-gold-shave-giveaway-camp-david-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.Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/wild-fox-rituals-ethereal-spring-shaving-karve-bison-al/https://shavedad.com/journal/wild-fox-rituals-ethereal-spring-shaving-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.Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shave-mercantile-sangria-nocturne-soap-splash-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/shave-mercantile-sangria-nocturne-soap-splash-review/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.Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/texas-trail-soap-palooza-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/texas-trail-soap-palooza-review/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.Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/open-comb-vs-closed-comb-safety-razors/https://shavedad.com/journal/open-comb-vs-closed-comb-safety-razors/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.Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/paa-coop-soap-splash-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/paa-coop-soap-splash-review/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.Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/triple-dog-dare-adopted-acres-blizzard-battles/https://shavedad.com/journal/triple-dog-dare-adopted-acres-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.Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/face-lathering-brush-burn-causes-and-fixes/https://shavedad.com/journal/face-lathering-brush-burn-causes-and-fixes/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.Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/lime-on-the-line-adopted-acres-personna-gem/https://shavedad.com/journal/lime-on-the-line-adopted-acres-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.Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/red-white-rugged-strike-gold-aromatic/https://shavedad.com/journal/red-white-rugged-strike-gold-aromatic/Strike Gold launches a Reagan-inspired aromatic that leans into classic American masculinity - built on the bones of Avon's Wild Country.Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/best-slant-razors-shave-dad-group-picks/https://shavedad.com/journal/best-slant-razors-shave-dad-group-picks/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.Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dad-honors-the-fallen-memorial-day/https://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dad-honors-the-fallen-memorial-day/Jerry paused the feed to say what needed saying. A brief message of remembrance from the Shave Dad community.Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/adopted-acres-family-first-eieio-base-blackland-blackbird/https://shavedad.com/journal/adopted-acres-family-first-eieio-base-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.Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/soap-commander-artisan-soap-brand-worth-knowing/https://shavedad.com/journal/soap-commander-artisan-soap-brand-worth-knowing/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.Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/strike-gold-shave-air-force-one-travel-shave-muhle-r89/https://shavedad.com/journal/strike-gold-shave-air-force-one-travel-shave-muhle-r89/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.Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/subtle-art-soap-send-it-mountain-biking-summer-drop/https://shavedad.com/journal/subtle-art-soap-send-it-mountain-biking-summer-drop/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.Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/phoenix-artisan-accoutrements-summer-advent-calendar/https://shavedad.com/journal/phoenix-artisan-accoutrements-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.Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/razor-works-forbidden-root-jerry-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/razor-works-forbidden-root-jerry-review/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.Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dad-hits-5000-members/https://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dad-hits-5000-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.Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dad-flea-market-2026/https://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dad-flea-market-2026/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.Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/dark-knight-hags-x-twss-soap-and-aftershave/https://shavedad.com/journal/dark-knight-hags-x-twss-soap-and-aftershave/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.Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/house-of-mammoth-rumble/https://shavedad.com/journal/house-of-mammoth-rumble/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.Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/office-fragrance-shave-dad-group/https://shavedad.com/journal/office-fragrance-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.Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/wits-end-ultimate-sacrifice-a-texan-shaves-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/wits-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.Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/how-to-clean-a-safety-razor-shave-dad-group/https://shavedad.com/journal/how-to-clean-a-safety-razor-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.Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/cajun-blade-defending-liberty-250th-anniversary-soap/https://shavedad.com/journal/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.Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/razor-works-r1-hammerhead-pass-around/https://shavedad.com/journal/razor-works-r1-hammerhead-pass-around/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.Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/testing-lukewarm-water-soap-slickness-sotd/https://shavedad.com/journal/testing-lukewarm-water-soap-slickness-sotd/Daniel set out to fix a residue problem and ended up with a practical tip: lukewarm water keeps the lather slicker than hot.Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/top-5-aluminum-safety-razors/https://shavedad.com/journal/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.Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/bcsoapsnsuch-debuts-forbidden-root-giveaway/https://shavedad.com/journal/bcsoapsnsuch-debuts-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.Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/dentonmajik-cryomajik-extreme-menthol-shaving-soap-preview/https://shavedad.com/journal/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.Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/gillette-red-tip-super-speed-a3-1955/https://shavedad.com/journal/gillette-red-tip-super-speed-a3-1955/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.Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/whats-happening-shave-dad-week-of-2026-05-15/https://shavedad.com/journal/whats-happening-shave-dad-week-of-2026-05-15/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.Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dad-razor-emporium-back-to-glory/https://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dad-razor-emporium-back-to-glory/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.Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/ariana-evans-nero-e-rosso/https://shavedad.com/journal/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.Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/bc-soaps-isekai-review-tobin-fetters/https://shavedad.com/journal/bc-soaps-isekai-review-tobin-fetters/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.Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/italian-shave-wednesday-mandarin-spice-european-tour/https://shavedad.com/journal/italian-shave-wednesday-mandarin-spice-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.Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/noble-otter-firefighter-soap-and-aftershave/https://shavedad.com/journal/noble-otter-firefighter-soap-and-aftershave/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.Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/lets-use-duke-cannon-products/https://shavedad.com/journal/lets-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.Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dad-closing-in-on-5000-members/https://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dad-closing-in-on-5000-members/Jerry put out the call to the group's YouTubers: Shave Dad is nearing 5,000 members and could use a mention.Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/vintage-shulton-old-spice-michael-jung-5-8-mothers-day-shave/https://shavedad.com/journal/vintage-shulton-old-spice-michael-jung-5-8-mothers-day-shave/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.Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/wet-shaving-meetups-2026/https://shavedad.com/journal/wet-shaving-meetups-2026/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.Thu, 07 May 2026 18:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/paa-agua-dulce-coming-soon/https://shavedad.com/journal/paa-agua-dulce-coming-soon/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.Thu, 07 May 2026 15:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/adopted-acres-shave-dad-family-first-first-impressions/https://shavedad.com/journal/adopted-acres-shave-dad-family-first-first-impressions/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.Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/my-top-10-stainless-steel-safety-razors/https://shavedad.com/journal/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.Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/panta-rei-mediterraneo-shave-review-guido-ss/https://shavedad.com/journal/panta-rei-mediterraneo-shave-review-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.Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shaving-with-the-leaf-twig-in-glacier/https://shavedad.com/journal/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.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/top-10-modern-de-safety-razors-2026/https://shavedad.com/journal/top-10-modern-de-safety-razors-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.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/family-first-adopted-acres-shave-dad/https://shavedad.com/journal/family-first-adopted-acres-shave-dad/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.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/noble-otter-lorekeeper-first-shave-muhle-rocca-r95/https://shavedad.com/journal/noble-otter-lorekeeper-first-shave-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.Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/proof-select-2-initial-thoughts-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/proof-select-2-initial-thoughts-review/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.Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/what-is-a-barbershop-fragrance/https://shavedad.com/journal/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.Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/henson-al13-mild-vs-medium-head-to-head/https://shavedad.com/journal/henson-al13-mild-vs-medium-head-to-head/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.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/rex-konsul-adjustable-slant-razor-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/rex-konsul-adjustable-slant-razor-review/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.Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/tabac-original-first-shave-german-classic/https://shavedad.com/journal/tabac-original-first-shave-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.Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/top-10-razor-blades-sharpest-mildest/https://shavedad.com/journal/top-10-razor-blades-sharpest-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.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/razorock-next-level-85mm-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/razorock-next-level-85mm-review/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.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shields-and-steel-heritage-hill-shave-dad/https://shavedad.com/journal/shields-and-steel-heritage-hill-shave-dad/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.Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/the-retro-wet-shaving-podcast-e60-hcc/https://shavedad.com/journal/the-retro-wet-shaving-podcast-e60-hcc/In this episode of The Retro Wet Shaving Podcast, Dave interviews Pete Hendrix from HC & C!Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:52:16 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/merkur-37c-review-og-slant-still-worth-it/https://shavedad.com/journal/merkur-37c-review-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.Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/the-retro-wet-shaving-podcast-e59-awards-2025/https://shavedad.com/journal/the-retro-wet-shaving-podcast-e59-awards-2025/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!Wed, 04 Feb 2026 03:23:21 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dad-limited-edition-fund-raiser-for-jerry/https://shavedad.com/journal/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.Sat, 03 Jan 2026 04:47:48 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/built-to-fight-jerry-fundraiser/https://shavedad.com/journal/built-to-fight-jerry-fundraiser/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.Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/the-retro-wet-shaving-podcast-e58/https://shavedad.com/journal/the-retro-wet-shaving-podcast-e58/In this episode of The Retro Wet Shaving Podcast, Dave returns to the wet shaving community and has a chat with Adam Smith.Sun, 28 Dec 2025 19:47:50 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/the-retro-wet-shaving-podcast-e57-razor-works/https://shavedad.com/journal/the-retro-wet-shaving-podcast-e57-razor-works/In this episode of The Retro Wet Shaving Podcast, Grant from Razor Works joins Dave to chat about the Hammerhead single-edge Razor!Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:53:50 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/michael-shave-dad-van-yulay/https://shavedad.com/journal/michael-shave-dad-van-yulay/Van Yulay's Archangels series, named for Michael, leader of the heavenly armies. Shave Dad × Van Yulay direct release, November 2024.Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/sportsman-series-review-oud-noir/https://shavedad.com/journal/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.Tue, 16 Sep 2025 04:54:54 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dad-sportsman-series-review-first-look/https://shavedad.com/journal/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.Fri, 12 Sep 2025 19:51:38 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dad-sportsman-series-flannel-tuxedo-scent/https://shavedad.com/journal/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.Thu, 11 Sep 2025 21:18:25 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/the-retro-wet-shaving-podcast-e56-kronos-razors/https://shavedad.com/journal/the-retro-wet-shaving-podcast-e56-kronos-razors/In this episode of The Retro Wet Shaving Podcast, Dave has a chat with Rory from Kronos Razors! Join Dave on this exciting interview.Tue, 09 Sep 2025 21:56:14 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/sportsman-series-shaving-soap-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/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.Tue, 09 Sep 2025 11:41:01 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dads-sportsman-series-rugged-shaves/https://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dads-sportsman-series-rugged-shaves/Shave Dad’s Sportsman Series, a collaboration with The Wet Shaving Store, Shave Dad, and Master Soap Creations, featuring a premium woody fragrance.Wed, 03 Sep 2025 18:51:18 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/buccaneer-bay-rum-a-bold-new-shave-by-twss/https://shavedad.com/journal/buccaneer-bay-rum-a-bold-new-shave-by-twss/Discover Buccaneer Bay Rum, a bold wet shaving collection featuring tropical citrus, spice, and rum. Premium lather, unique scent, unforgettable shave.Sat, 02 Aug 2025 13:46:26 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/the-retro-wet-shaving-podcast-e55-peter-charkalis/https://shavedad.com/journal/the-retro-wet-shaving-podcast-e55-peter-charkalis/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.Mon, 28 Jul 2025 22:13:13 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dads-dad-limited-edition-release-with-paa/https://shavedad.com/journal/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!Sat, 07 Jun 2025 18:27:47 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dads-dad-paa-x-shave-dad/https://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dads-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.Sat, 07 Jun 2025 18:11:45 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dads-dad-with-paa-release/https://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dads-dad-with-paa-release/A Limited Edition Collaboration Between Phoenix Shaving & Shave Dad Homage to Vintage Lectric Shave & Dad’s Everywhere!Sat, 07 Jun 2025 17:02:29 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/the-retro-wet-shaving-podcast-e54-nomad-theory/https://shavedad.com/journal/the-retro-wet-shaving-podcast-e54-nomad-theory/In this episode of The Retro Wet Shaving Podcast, Dave has a chat with Gianluca from Nomad Theory! Join Dave on this exciting interview.Sat, 07 Jun 2025 16:50:06 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dad-our-thing-cosa-nostra-release/https://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dad-our-thing-cosa-nostra-release/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!Sun, 01 Jun 2025 14:16:08 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dad-devils-den-release/https://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dad-devils-den-release/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!Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:24:02 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/the-retro-wet-shaving-podcast-e53-my-blades/https://shavedad.com/journal/the-retro-wet-shaving-podcast-e53-my-blades/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?Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:09:33 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/jelly-rings-review-by-cape-cod-wet-shaving/https://shavedad.com/journal/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.Mon, 28 Apr 2025 17:29:17 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/the-retro-wet-shaving-podcast-e52-dave-dhannoo/https://shavedad.com/journal/the-retro-wet-shaving-podcast-e52-dave-dhannoo/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!Mon, 28 Apr 2025 17:21:43 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/jelly-rings-by-shave-dad-strike-gold/https://shavedad.com/journal/jelly-rings-by-shave-dad-strike-gold/A unique collaboration from Strike Gold Shave featuring chocolate, vanilla, and raspberry for an indulgent shaving experience!Mon, 28 Apr 2025 17:14:37 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/jax-shave-dad/https://shavedad.com/journal/jax-shave-dad/A Cracker Jack–inspired caramel popcorn shaving soap from Florida artisan Van Yulay, in collaboration with Shave Dad. Sold direct on vanyulay.com.Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/the-retro-wet-shaving-podcast-e51-mully-shaves/https://shavedad.com/journal/the-retro-wet-shaving-podcast-e51-mully-shaves/In this episode of The Retro Wet Shaving Podcast, Dave interviews Mully Shaves and talks about his collaboration with Adopted Acres Soap Co.Sat, 22 Feb 2025 00:13:17 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/jelly-rings-shave-dad-release-with-strike-gold/https://shavedad.com/journal/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.Fri, 21 Feb 2025 23:33:28 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/the-retro-wet-shaving-podcast-e50-double-y-special/https://shavedad.com/journal/the-retro-wet-shaving-podcast-e50-double-y-special/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.Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:58:50 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/rockwell-6c-the-ultimate-adjustable-razor/https://shavedad.com/journal/rockwell-6c-the-ultimate-adjustable-razor/Elevate your wet shaving experience with the Rockwell 6C Adjustable Double-Edge Safety Razor. Durable, eco-friendly, and customizable for the perfect shave!Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:45:02 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/the-retro-wet-shaving-podcast-e49-wet-shaving-awards/https://shavedad.com/journal/the-retro-wet-shaving-podcast-e49-wet-shaving-awards/In this episode of The Retro Wet Shaving Podcast, André (aka Barba Tradicional) joins Dave to do a yearly review and awards for 2024.Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:35:48 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/the-eco-friendly-leaf-razor-for-perfect-shaves/https://shavedad.com/journal/the-eco-friendly-leaf-razor-for-perfect-shaves/Discover the Leaf Razor: the eco-friendly, versatile solution for wet shaving. Enjoy a smooth shave while reducing your environmental impact.Wed, 12 Feb 2025 15:21:29 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dad-group-rules-2025-update/https://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dad-group-rules-2025-update/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.Tue, 14 Jan 2025 18:23:49 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/the-retro-wet-shaving-podcast-e48/https://shavedad.com/journal/the-retro-wet-shaving-podcast-e48/In this episode of the Retro Wet Shaving Podcast, Dave interviews Roger Stead also known as Big Dodge Shaving; a Scottish wet shaver!Mon, 13 Jan 2025 23:26:27 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/omega-boar-bristle-shaving-brushes/https://shavedad.com/journal/omega-boar-bristle-shaving-brushes/Discover the Omega Boar Bristle Shaving Brush – a classic choice for modern wet shavers. Enjoy exceptional lather and comfort at an affordable price.Mon, 13 Jan 2025 23:14:41 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/master-soap-creations-vintage-spice-after-shave/https://shavedad.com/journal/master-soap-creations-vintage-spice-after-shave/Elevate your grooming routine with Master Soap Creations Vintage Spice After Shave Splash. Enjoy a classic scent and modern performance for a refreshing shave.Mon, 13 Jan 2025 23:02:32 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/the-retro-wet-shaving-podcast-e47-elvado-grooming/https://shavedad.com/journal/the-retro-wet-shaving-podcast-e47-elvado-grooming/In this episode of the Retro Wet Shaving Podcast, Dave hangs interviews John from Elvado Grooming, a wet shaving product artisan.Wed, 04 Dec 2024 02:04:03 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/on-the-naughty-list-shave-dad/https://shavedad.com/journal/on-the-naughty-list-shave-dad/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.Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/merkur-progress-safety-razor-highlight/https://shavedad.com/journal/merkur-progress-safety-razor-highlight/Experience a superior shave with the Merkur Progress Adjustable Double Edge Safety Razor. Customize your comfort and enjoy expert craftsmanship in every shave.Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:43:35 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/merkur-37c-slant-razor-ultimate-shaving-tool/https://shavedad.com/journal/merkur-37c-slant-razor-ultimate-shaving-tool/Discover the Merkur 37C HD Slant Double-Edge Safety Razor, a top choice for wet shaving enthusiasts seeking precision and comfort.Sat, 16 Nov 2024 17:31:55 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/omega-black-hi-brush-olive-wood-shaving-brush/https://shavedad.com/journal/omega-black-hi-brush-olive-wood-shaving-brush/Upgrade your shave with the Omega Black Hi-Brush Fiber Shaving Brush. Enjoy superior lather, durability, and easy maintenance for an exceptional experience.Sat, 16 Nov 2024 17:23:43 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/superior-shaving-with-the-simpson-trafalgar-t2/https://shavedad.com/journal/superior-shaving-with-the-simpson-trafalgar-t2/The Simpson Trafalgar T2 Synthetic Shaving Brush: soft fibers, excellent lather, easy maintenance, and unbeatable value for a superior wet shaving experience.Fri, 15 Nov 2024 16:14:02 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/doctor-plus-alum-bar-solution-for-shaving-cuts/https://shavedad.com/journal/doctor-plus-alum-bar-solution-for-shaving-cuts/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!Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:35:36 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dad-florida-man-pre-orders-open/https://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dad-florida-man-pre-orders-open/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.Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:58:50 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shave-with-the-panther-black-lather-brush/https://shavedad.com/journal/shave-with-the-panther-black-lather-brush/Upgrade your shaving routine with the Antica Barberia Mondial Panther Black Brush. Luxurious, durable, and easy to maintain for a superior lathering experience.Tue, 12 Nov 2024 17:04:48 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/pro-shaving-routine-with-citrus-aftershave/https://shavedad.com/journal/pro-shaving-routine-with-citrus-aftershave/Pro shave with Antica Barberia Mondial Citrus Vigoroso Aftershave! Refresh skin while enjoying its antiseptic benefits. Shop now at The Wet Shaving Store!Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:14:21 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/an-icy-shave-with-frosted-bay-rum/https://shavedad.com/journal/an-icy-shave-with-frosted-bay-rum/Elevate your shaving ritual with Master Soap Creations Frosted Bay Rum Artisan Shaving Soap. Experience rich lather, soothing care, and luxurious aroma.Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:05:10 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/exquisite-italian-craft-valynor-razor/https://shavedad.com/journal/exquisite-italian-craft-valynor-razor/Discover the Goodfellas’ Smile Valynor Double Edge Safety Razor, an Italian-crafted masterpiece perfect for a superior and stylish wet shaving experience!Fri, 08 Nov 2024 22:38:49 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/luxury-wet-shaving-with-fine-accoutrements-de5/https://shavedad.com/journal/luxury-wet-shaving-with-fine-accoutrements-de5/Discover the Fine Accoutrements DE5 Double Edge Safety Razor, your gateway to the art of wet shaving with vintage craftsmanship and modern precision.Thu, 07 Nov 2024 17:44:12 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/omega-mixed-bristle-travel-shaving-brush/https://shavedad.com/journal/omega-mixed-bristle-travel-shaving-brush/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.Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:59:26 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/pro-level-shave-omega-boar-bristle-brush/https://shavedad.com/journal/pro-level-shave-omega-boar-bristle-brush/Shaving with the Omega Professional Boar Bristle Brush will give you superior lathering, durability, and style, all for just $12.99. Shop now!Tue, 05 Nov 2024 17:56:40 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shaving-tips-for-men-with-rosacea/https://shavedad.com/journal/shaving-tips-for-men-with-rosacea/Essential shaving tips for men with rosacea to reduce irritation and redness. Learn how to prep, shave, and care for sensitive skin effectively.Tue, 05 Nov 2024 17:40:51 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/wholly-kaw-live-stream-event-with-sri/https://shavedad.com/journal/wholly-kaw-live-stream-event-with-sri/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!Mon, 04 Nov 2024 18:36:44 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/a-dark-shave-with-mosper-soap-by-msc-x-twss/https://shavedad.com/journal/a-dark-shave-with-mosper-soap-by-msc-x-twss/Discover the Master Soap Creations Mosper Artisan Shaving Soap for a luxurious shave. Handcrafted, rich lather, and natural ingredients for sensitive skin.Mon, 04 Nov 2024 18:27:22 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/heroic-shave-with-hero-luxury-shaving-soap/https://shavedad.com/journal/heroic-shave-with-hero-luxury-shaving-soap/Elevate your shaving routine with Hero – Barba Tradicional x Elysian Luxury Shaving Soap. Experience luxurious lather and an invigorating aroma,!Sat, 02 Nov 2024 18:11:43 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/merkur-34c-the-best-razor-for-wet-shaving/https://shavedad.com/journal/merkur-34c-the-best-razor-for-wet-shaving/Discover the Merkur 34C, a timeless safety razor that offers superior comfort, precision, and durability for wet shaving enthusiasts of all levels.Fri, 01 Nov 2024 16:54:01 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/prime-shaving-with-a-fine-accoutrements-brush/https://shavedad.com/journal/prime-shaving-with-a-fine-accoutrements-brush/Upgrade your wet shaving routine with the Fine Accoutrements Stout Synthetic Shaving Brush. Enjoy luxury, performance, and cruelty-free comfort.Tue, 29 Oct 2024 16:36:15 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/the-retro-wet-shaving-podcast-e46-andre-and-ygor/https://shavedad.com/journal/the-retro-wet-shaving-podcast-e46-andre-and-ygor/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.Mon, 28 Oct 2024 23:55:30 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/merkur-41c-double-edge-razor-ultimate-shaving/https://shavedad.com/journal/merkur-41c-double-edge-razor-ultimate-shaving/Upgrade your shaving routine with the Merkur 41C Hexagon Handle Double Edge Razor. Experience a close, comfortable shave with superior grip and lasting quality!Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:14:18 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/elevate-your-shave-with-il-marchese-cavour-xc-05-brush/https://shavedad.com/journal/elevate-your-shave-with-il-marchese-cavour-xc-05-brush/Enhance your shaving ritual with the Il Marchese Cavour XC-05 Premium Synthetic Shaving Brush. Experience luxury, durability, and exceptional craftsmanship.Sun, 27 Oct 2024 17:15:25 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/you-need-the-merkur-43c-double-edge-safety-razor/https://shavedad.com/journal/you-need-the-merkur-43c-double-edge-safety-razor/Discover the Merkur 43C Double Edge Safety Razor for an exceptional shaving experience: an elegant design, unmatched weight, and high-quality craftsmanship!Sat, 26 Oct 2024 20:48:28 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/dovo-primo-i-a-premium-double-edge-safety-razor/https://shavedad.com/journal/dovo-primo-i-a-premium-double-edge-safety-razor/The Dovo Primo I Safety Razor is a game-changer in the world of shaving, combining timeless design, advanced engineering, and unparalleled performance.Sat, 26 Oct 2024 20:16:19 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/reaper-at-the-barbershop-the-wet-shaving-store/https://shavedad.com/journal/reaper-at-the-barbershop-the-wet-shaving-store/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.Fri, 25 Oct 2024 23:47:21 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/witch-hazel-shave-dad-topic-skin-care/https://shavedad.com/journal/witch-hazel-shave-dad-topic-skin-care/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.Fri, 25 Oct 2024 23:11:14 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/hero-wet-shaving-set-by-barba-tradicional/https://shavedad.com/journal/hero-wet-shaving-set-by-barba-tradicional/Introducing Hero, a premium shaving set launching on October 10th, 2024, crafted in collaboration with Elysian Soap Shop and Barba Tradicional.Fri, 04 Oct 2024 20:40:07 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/el-magico-by-tobins-throwbacks/https://shavedad.com/journal/el-magico-by-tobins-throwbacks/Join me, Tobin, as I review the new mentholated shaving soaps El Mahiko and El Ludo from The Wet Shaving Store. Enjoy rich, aromatic scents perfect for fall!Thu, 19 Sep 2024 18:56:35 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/el-gavilan-by-tobins-throwbacks/https://shavedad.com/journal/el-gavilan-by-tobins-throwbacks/Join Tobin at Doris Ranch as he reviews the Wet Shaving Store’s new Essentials line, featuring unique fragrances inspired by El Salvador’s musical culture!Thu, 19 Sep 2024 17:48:21 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dad-razor-and-pumping-iron-by-djchubbs/https://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dad-razor-and-pumping-iron-by-djchubbs/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!Thu, 19 Sep 2024 17:17:16 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/the-retro-wet-shaving-podcast-e45/https://shavedad.com/journal/the-retro-wet-shaving-podcast-e45/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.Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:27:05 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/essentials-collection-the-wet-shaving-store/https://shavedad.com/journal/essentials-collection-the-wet-shaving-store/Discover the new Essentials collection at The Wet Shaving Store: El Gavila, El Peluquero, El Azulado, and El Magico. Available September 20, 2024.Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:01:12 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/kids-art-edition-shave-dad-hcc/https://shavedad.com/journal/kids-art-edition-shave-dad-hcc/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.Sat, 14 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/florida-man-an-upcoming-shave-dad-release/https://shavedad.com/journal/florida-man-an-upcoming-shave-dad-release/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…Fri, 16 Aug 2024 19:04:27 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dad-knockout/https://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dad-knockout/Shave Dad in collaboration with Strike Gold Shave presents Knock Out! A new shaving soap and aftershave that will get you in the ring!Sat, 03 Aug 2024 22:16:31 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/proven-morning-routine-for-mens-health/https://shavedad.com/journal/proven-morning-routine-for-mens-health/Starting your day off right can set the tone for success, productivity, and overall well-being. Here’s a scientifically proven morning routine that…Sat, 03 Aug 2024 21:55:20 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/lockharts-shave-soap/https://shavedad.com/journal/lockharts-shave-soap/Lockhart’s Shave Soap The Magnificent Old Barbershop; checkout this shaving soap that looks really interesting:Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:01:25 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/3-ring-circus-by-matt-lawrence/https://shavedad.com/journal/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!Tue, 30 Jul 2024 23:22:09 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/the-shave-dad-razor-by-sig-solo/https://shavedad.com/journal/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!Tue, 30 Jul 2024 23:11:20 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/the-retro-wet-shaving-podcast-e44-westman-shaving/https://shavedad.com/journal/the-retro-wet-shaving-podcast-e44-westman-shaving/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.Tue, 30 Jul 2024 18:37:50 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/muhle-grapefruit-mint-shave-stick-stories/https://shavedad.com/journal/muhle-grapefruit-mint-shave-stick-stories/Explore Muhle’s Grapefruit and Mint Shave Stick in Shave Stick Stories Chapter 17. Discover my honest review and why it didn’t meet expectations!Fri, 26 Jul 2024 21:17:23 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/nivea-men-shave-stick-stories-by-sig-solo/https://shavedad.com/journal/nivea-men-shave-stick-stories-by-sig-solo/Join Sig Solo for Shave Stick Stories Chapter 16 as he reviews the Nivea Men Body Shaving soap stick with the Edwin Jagger DE89 razor!Fri, 19 Jul 2024 21:40:20 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/wet-shaving-sale-at-the-wet-shaving-store/https://shavedad.com/journal/wet-shaving-sale-at-the-wet-shaving-store/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.Tue, 16 Jul 2024 19:28:14 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/derby-shave-stick-stories-by-sig-solo/https://shavedad.com/journal/derby-shave-stick-stories-by-sig-solo/Join Sig Solo in Chapter 15 of Shave Sick Stories as he reviews the Turkish Derby soap and Edwin Jagger DE89 razor. Discover scent, slickness, and more!Fri, 12 Jul 2024 18:38:26 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dad-3-ring-circus-by-tobins-throwbacks/https://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dad-3-ring-circus-by-tobins-throwbacks/Join Tobin for a lively review of the cotton candy-inspired fragrance “Three Ring Circus.” Discover tips, exclusive offers, and upcoming live chats!Wed, 10 Jul 2024 22:02:08 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shaving-with-3-ring-circus-first-impression/https://shavedad.com/journal/shaving-with-3-ring-circus-first-impression/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!Tue, 02 Jul 2024 22:29:19 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dad-razor-alpha-shaving-works/https://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dad-razor-alpha-shaving-works/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.Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/muhle-r89-vs-edwin-jagger-de89/https://shavedad.com/journal/muhle-r89-vs-edwin-jagger-de89/In Tobin’s new series Shaving Myths and Legends, he examines some common myths about The Muhle R89 and the Edwin Jagger DE89Fri, 28 Jun 2024 13:39:53 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dad-3-ring-circus/https://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dad-3-ring-circus/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…Thu, 27 Jun 2024 13:44:30 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/speick-shave-stick-stories-by-sig-solo/https://shavedad.com/journal/speick-shave-stick-stories-by-sig-solo/Join Sig Solo in June’s Shave Stick Stories as he reviews the Spike Shave Stick, assessing scent, slickness, and skin feel. Discover his final score!Sat, 01 Jun 2024 01:17:20 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/the-retro-wet-shaving-podcast-e41-pearl-shaving/https://shavedad.com/journal/the-retro-wet-shaving-podcast-e41-pearl-shaving/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.Sat, 27 Apr 2024 17:01:01 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dad-suits-by-azalea-city-suds/https://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dad-suits-by-azalea-city-suds/Shave Dad presents SUITS; inspired by the charisma of Harvey Specter, SUITS boasts a sophisticated fragrance profile that radiates strength and sophistication.Sat, 27 Apr 2024 16:11:51 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/the-retro-wet-shaving-podcast-e40/https://shavedad.com/journal/the-retro-wet-shaving-podcast-e40/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.Fri, 19 Apr 2024 21:43:33 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/yellow-submarine-shave-dad/https://shavedad.com/journal/yellow-submarine-shave-dad/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.Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/cremo-mint-shave-stick-stories-by-sig-solo/https://shavedad.com/journal/cremo-mint-shave-stick-stories-by-sig-solo/Discover the Cremo Shave Stick in this review. Learn about the Indian Tech Sterling Razor and evaluate the Cremo Shave Stick using the 5 S’s.Fri, 12 Apr 2024 16:56:03 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/arko-shave-stick-stories-by-sig-solo/https://shavedad.com/journal/arko-shave-stick-stories-by-sig-solo/Sig Solo reviews the Arko shave stick in this episode of Shave Stick Stories. Find out how it ranks based on simplicity, slickness, scent, and scent strength!Fri, 05 Apr 2024 23:52:01 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/pumping-iron-by-shave-dad-available-march-22/https://shavedad.com/journal/pumping-iron-by-shave-dad-available-march-22/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…Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:06:02 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/the-retro-wet-shaving-podcast-e39-elysian-soaps/https://shavedad.com/journal/the-retro-wet-shaving-podcast-e39-elysian-soaps/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.Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:24:29 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shaving-tips-now/https://shavedad.com/journal/shaving-tips-now/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.Wed, 13 Mar 2024 23:53:02 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dads-pumping-iron-giveaway/https://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dads-pumping-iron-giveaway/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…Wed, 06 Mar 2024 21:59:25 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/neon-moon-styletto-ss/https://shavedad.com/journal/neon-moon-styletto-ss/An extra crispy high definition video review of The Wet Shaving Store’s Neon Moon and the Goodfellas Smile Styletto by Subie Shaves!Fri, 23 Feb 2024 03:32:44 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/neon-moon-tt/https://shavedad.com/journal/neon-moon-tt/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.Thu, 22 Feb 2024 17:33:52 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/parker-and-elvado-amalfi-raj/https://shavedad.com/journal/parker-and-elvado-amalfi-raj/A shaving review of the Parker Injector Razor and Elvado Almafi by Rajat Bajaj, a wet shaving enthusiast, expert, and reviewer.Thu, 22 Feb 2024 16:44:29 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/sambuca-review-psra/https://shavedad.com/journal/sambuca-review-psra/A video review of Shave Dad’s Sambuca Con La Mosca by Passione Rasatura; an Italian wet shaving enthusiast, hobbyist, and reviewer.Mon, 12 Feb 2024 20:01:27 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dad-tip-hot-towel-treatment/https://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dad-tip-hot-towel-treatment/Shave Dad Tip: Hot Towel Treatment – a hot towel treatment is an easy way to take your shave from awesome to luxuriously awesome!Mon, 12 Feb 2024 19:49:04 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/retro-wet-shaving-podcast-wholly-kaw/https://shavedad.com/journal/retro-wet-shaving-podcast-wholly-kaw/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.Mon, 12 Feb 2024 19:21:58 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/hone-zone-free-straight-razor-honing-restoration-training/https://shavedad.com/journal/hone-zone-free-straight-razor-honing-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.Sun, 11 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/neon-moon-twss/https://shavedad.com/journal/neon-moon-twss/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…Sat, 10 Feb 2024 21:27:03 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/dovo-primo-razor-brbtrd/https://shavedad.com/journal/dovo-primo-razor-brbtrd/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.Fri, 09 Feb 2024 23:39:43 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dad-group-rules/https://shavedad.com/journal/shave-dad-group-rules/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.Fri, 09 Feb 2024 20:42:52 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/brbtrd-yates-winning-razor/https://shavedad.com/journal/brbtrd-yates-winning-razor/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.Thu, 08 Feb 2024 19:34:57 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/raj-leaf-twig-commando-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/raj-leaf-twig-commando-review/A shaving review of the Leaf Twig and Shave Dad’s Commando by Rajat Bajaj, a wet shaving enthusiast, expert, and reviewer.Tue, 06 Feb 2024 21:47:54 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/tobin-top-5-synthetic-brushes-2023/https://shavedad.com/journal/tobin-top-5-synthetic-brushes-2023/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.Mon, 05 Feb 2024 19:53:37 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/dont-sweat-it-with-wet-shaving/https://shavedad.com/journal/dont-sweat-it-with-wet-shaving/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…Sat, 03 Feb 2024 22:24:30 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/wet-shaving-podcasts/https://shavedad.com/journal/wet-shaving-podcasts/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!Fri, 02 Feb 2024 21:31:20 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/skin-bliss-the-wet-shaving-tale/https://shavedad.com/journal/skin-bliss-the-wet-shaving-tale/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…Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:36:03 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/raj-timeless-aluminum-razor-review/https://shavedad.com/journal/raj-timeless-aluminum-razor-review/A review of the Timeless Aluminum Razor by Rajat Bajaj, a wet shaving enthusiast, expert, and reviewer.Wed, 31 Jan 2024 20:56:08 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/tds-biumo-tattoo-club/https://shavedad.com/journal/tds-biumo-tattoo-club/A video review of Shave Dad’s Biumo Tattoo Club by The Deacon Shaves!Wed, 24 Jan 2024 15:48:46 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/brs-biumo-tattoo-club/https://shavedad.com/journal/brs-biumo-tattoo-club/A video review of Shave Dad’s Biumo Tattoo Club by Brandon Shaves!Tue, 23 Jan 2024 23:51:21 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/subs-btc/https://shavedad.com/journal/subs-btc/A video review of Shave Dad’s Biumo Tattoo Club by Subie Shaves!Tue, 23 Jan 2024 04:51:44 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/pumping-iron-cs/https://shavedad.com/journal/pumping-iron-cs/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…Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:24:20 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/lis-biumo-tattoo-club/https://shavedad.com/journal/lis-biumo-tattoo-club/A video review of Shave Dad’s Biumo Tattoo Club by The Long Island Shaver!Sun, 21 Jan 2024 23:29:31 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/tt-biumo-tattoo-club/https://shavedad.com/journal/tt-biumo-tattoo-club/A first impression video of Shave Dad’s Biumo Tattoo Club by Tobin’s Throwbacks! Learn the key points about Biumo Tattoo Club.Wed, 10 Jan 2024 18:35:03 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/tattoo-series-btc/https://shavedad.com/journal/tattoo-series-btc/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…Sun, 07 Jan 2024 12:41:20 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/lis-sambuca/https://shavedad.com/journal/lis-sambuca/A video review of Shave Dad’s Sambuca by The Long Island Shaver!Thu, 28 Dec 2023 23:36:26 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/tds-sambuca/https://shavedad.com/journal/tds-sambuca/A video review of Shave Dad’s Sambuca by The Deacon Shaves!Wed, 27 Dec 2023 23:24:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/sambuca-shave-dad-strike-gold/https://shavedad.com/journal/sambuca-shave-dad-strike-gold/Holiday 2023 collaboration between Shave Dad and Strike Gold Shave. Spicy-sweet licorice with coffee bean accents. Sold direct via Strike Gold.Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/black-friday-cyber-monday/https://shavedad.com/journal/black-friday-cyber-monday/The Wet Shaving Store’s Black Friday advertisement.Wed, 22 Nov 2023 19:49:05 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/johnny-345/https://shavedad.com/journal/johnny-345/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…Thu, 16 Nov 2023 22:24:47 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/mtb-shave-dad-louie/https://shavedad.com/journal/mtb-shave-dad-louie/A video review of Shave Dad’s Louie by Marion the Barbarion!Wed, 01 Nov 2023 22:01:45 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/js-commando/https://shavedad.com/journal/js-commando/A video spotlight on Shave Dad’s Commando by Jeff Shaves!Tue, 31 Oct 2023 21:44:28 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/tt-review-commando/https://shavedad.com/journal/tt-review-commando/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!Mon, 30 Oct 2023 17:46:59 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/ms-commando/https://shavedad.com/journal/ms-commando/An in depth video review of Shave Dad’s Commando by the one and only Mark Szorady!Fri, 27 Oct 2023 23:48:44 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/tt-commando/https://shavedad.com/journal/tt-commando/A first impression video of Shave Dad’s Commando by Tobin’s Throwbacks! Learn all the key points about Commando.Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:24:51 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/tds-louie/https://shavedad.com/journal/tds-louie/A video review of Shave Dad’s Louie by The Deacon Shaves!Fri, 27 Oct 2023 15:05:01 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/brs-louie/https://shavedad.com/journal/brs-louie/A video review of Shave Dad’s Louie by Brandon Shaves!Wed, 25 Oct 2023 23:10:21 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/tsics-commando/https://shavedad.com/journal/tsics-commando/A video review of Shave Dad’s Commando by The Sicilian Shaver!Wed, 25 Oct 2023 22:09:14 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/ss-commando/https://shavedad.com/journal/ss-commando/A video review of Shave Dad’s Commando by Subie Shaves!Wed, 25 Oct 2023 19:54:54 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/js-louie/https://shavedad.com/journal/js-louie/A video spotlight on Shave Dad’s Louie by Jeff Shaves!Tue, 24 Oct 2023 21:35:33 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/commando-shave-dad-strike-gold/https://shavedad.com/journal/commando-shave-dad-strike-gold/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...Mon, 23 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/tt-review-louie/https://shavedad.com/journal/tt-review-louie/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!Sat, 21 Oct 2023 17:48:35 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/ms-louie/https://shavedad.com/journal/ms-louie/An in depth video review of Shave Dad’s Louie by the one and only Mark Szorady!Fri, 20 Oct 2023 23:59:16 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/ss-louie/https://shavedad.com/journal/ss-louie/A video review of Shave Dad’s Louie by Subie Shaves!Fri, 20 Oct 2023 21:19:38 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/tt-louie/https://shavedad.com/journal/tt-louie/A first impression video of Shave Dad’s Louie by Tobin’s Throwbacks! Learn all the key points about Louie.Tue, 17 Oct 2023 17:28:52 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/louie-shave-dad-msc/https://shavedad.com/journal/louie-shave-dad-msc/Well, folks, gather 'round and let me tell ya 'bout Louie – a shaving soap and aftershave splash that's gonna make your heart sing.Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/tds-eastwood/https://shavedad.com/journal/tds-eastwood/A video review of Shave Dad’s Eastwood by The Deacon Shaves!Mon, 09 Oct 2023 14:52:53 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/tt-review-eastwood-by-tobins-throwbacks/https://shavedad.com/journal/tt-review-eastwood-by-tobins-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.Mon, 02 Oct 2023 17:39:50 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/ms-eastwood/https://shavedad.com/journal/ms-eastwood/An in depth video review of Shave Dad’s Eastwood by the one and only Mark Szorady!Fri, 29 Sep 2023 23:51:45 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/mtb-eastwood/https://shavedad.com/journal/mtb-eastwood/A video review of Shave Dad’s Eastwood by Marion the Barbarian!Fri, 29 Sep 2023 23:16:18 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/js-eastwood/https://shavedad.com/journal/js-eastwood/A video spotlight of Shave Dad’s Eastwood by Jeff Shaves!Fri, 29 Sep 2023 21:32:03 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/tsics-eastwood/https://shavedad.com/journal/tsics-eastwood/A video review of Shave Dad’s Eastwood by The Sicilian Shaver!Thu, 28 Sep 2023 21:55:55 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/ccws-eastwood/https://shavedad.com/journal/ccws-eastwood/A video review of Shave Dad’s Eastwood by Cape Cod Wet Shaving!Thu, 28 Sep 2023 21:55:18 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/ss-eastwood/https://shavedad.com/journal/ss-eastwood/A video review of Shave Dad’s Eastwood by Subie Shaves!Thu, 28 Sep 2023 20:01:11 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/tt-eastwood/https://shavedad.com/journal/tt-eastwood/A first impression video of Shave Dad’s Eastwood by Tobin’s Throwbacks! Learn some general information about Eastwood.Wed, 27 Sep 2023 17:16:51 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/eastwood-shave-dad-hcc/https://shavedad.com/journal/eastwood-shave-dad-hcc/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...Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/tds-made-man-2/https://shavedad.com/journal/tds-made-man-2/A shave video with Shave Dad’s Made Man by The Deacon Shaves!Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:02:32 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/js-tranquility-bay/https://shavedad.com/journal/js-tranquility-bay/A video review of Shave Dad’s Tranquility Bay by Jeff Shaves!Sun, 03 Sep 2023 21:27:01 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/tds-tranquility-bay/https://shavedad.com/journal/tds-tranquility-bay/A shave with Shave Dad’s Tranquility Bay by The Deacon Shaves!Fri, 01 Sep 2023 14:28:33 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/tranquility-bay-shave-dad-elysian/https://shavedad.com/journal/tranquility-bay-shave-dad-elysian/Introducing the Tranquility Bay Shaving Soap, Aftershave Splash, and Balm Collection by Elysian Soaps, an exquisite collaboration exclusively available at The Wet Shaving Store.Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/brs-dork/https://shavedad.com/journal/brs-dork/A video review of Shave Dad’s Dork by Brandon Shaves!Mon, 31 Jul 2023 22:54:26 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/dork-shave-dad-denton-majik/https://shavedad.com/journal/dork-shave-dad-denton-majik/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...Tue, 25 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/lis-spumoni/https://shavedad.com/journal/lis-spumoni/A video review of Shave Dad’s Spumoni by The Long Island Shaver!Fri, 14 Jul 2023 22:43:02 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/tsics-spumoni/https://shavedad.com/journal/tsics-spumoni/A video review of Shave Dad’s Spumoni by The Sicilian Shaver!Wed, 12 Jul 2023 22:19:48 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/spumoni-shave-dad-strike-gold/https://shavedad.com/journal/spumoni-shave-dad-strike-gold/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...Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/tds-old-timer/https://shavedad.com/journal/tds-old-timer/A video review of Shave Dad’s Old TImer by The Deacon Shaves!Mon, 26 Jun 2023 14:32:54 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/chick-magnet-shave-dad-strike-gold/https://shavedad.com/journal/chick-magnet-shave-dad-strike-gold/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.Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/ccws-old-timer/https://shavedad.com/journal/ccws-old-timer/A fun video clip of Shave Dad’s Old Timer by Cape Cod Wet Shaving!Tue, 20 Jun 2023 16:24:43 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/ccws-royal-pine/https://shavedad.com/journal/ccws-royal-pine/A video review of Shave Dad’s Royal Pine by Cape Cod Wet Shaving!Sun, 18 Jun 2023 15:34:03 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/ms-old-timer/https://shavedad.com/journal/ms-old-timer/An in depth video review of Shave Dad’s Old Timer by the one and only Mark Szorady!Thu, 15 Jun 2023 22:09:41 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/old-timer-shave-dad-elysian/https://shavedad.com/journal/old-timer-shave-dad-elysian/Experience the timeless charm of Old Timer Shaving Soap and Aftershave Splash, a remarkable creation by Elysian Soaps.Sat, 10 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/royal-pine-shave-dad-gingers-garden/https://shavedad.com/journal/royal-pine-shave-dad-gingers-garden/Introducing Royal Pine, the exquisite shaving soap and aftershave splash created by Ginger's Garden exclusively for Shave Dad .Mon, 22 May 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/tds-made-man/https://shavedad.com/journal/tds-made-man/A video review of Shave Dad’s Made Man by The Deacon Shaves!Wed, 29 Mar 2023 21:46:53 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/tsics-made-man/https://shavedad.com/journal/tsics-made-man/A video review of Shave Dad’s Made Man by The Sicilian Shaver!Mon, 27 Mar 2023 22:01:32 GMThttps://shavedad.com/journal/made-man-shave-dad-van-yulay/https://shavedad.com/journal/made-man-shave-dad-van-yulay/Net Weight 4 Ounces From Shave Dad: Okay, my friends, it's finally ready!Mon, 20 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT