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This podcast is in association with MMGP - Mr Murray’s Grooming Products. MMGP has a fantastic range of soaps, splashes, pre-shave and beard oils, brushes and razors. So if you need anything to top up in the shave den, look no further! Visit MMGP.shop. Welcome to The Retro Wet…

This podcast is in association with MMGP - Mr Murray’s Grooming Products. MMGP has a fantastic range of soaps, splashes, pre-shave and beard oils, brushes and razors. So if you need anything to top up in the shave den, look no further! Visit MMGP.shop. Welcome to episode 61, t…

This podcast is in association with MMGP - Mr Murray’s Grooming Products. MMGP has a fantastic range of soaps, splashes, pre-shave and beard oils, brushes and razors. So if you need anything to top up in the shave den, look no further! Visit MMGP.shop. Welcome to episode 60, t…

This podcast is in association with MMGP - Mr Murray’s Grooming Products. MMGP has a fantastic range of soaps, splashes, pre-shave and beard oils, brushes and razors. So if you need anything to top up in the shave den, look no further! Visit MMGP.shop. Welcome to episode 59, i…

This podcast is now in association with MMGP - Mr Murray’s Grooming Products. MMGP has a fantastic range of soaps, splashes, pre-shave and beard oils, brushes and razors. So if you need anything to top up in the shave den, look no further! Visit MMGP.shop. After a couple of ep…

This podcast is now in association with MMGP - Mr Murray’s Grooming Products. MMGP has a fantastic range of soaps, splashes, pre-shave and beard oils, brushes and razors. So if you need anything to top up in the shave den, look no further! Visit MMGP.shop. Before I introduce t…

This podcast is now in association with MMGP - Mr Murray’s Grooming Products. MMGP has a fantastic range of soaps, splashes, pre-shave and beard oils, brushes and razors. So if you need anything to top up in the shave den, look no further! Visit MMGP.shop Welcome to episode 56…

Welcome to episode 55, we leave South East London and travel to the other side of the pond to the Constitution State of Connecticut. Today’s guest is popular in the community, known for its incredible bases and stunning labels. People have mistakenly mentioned that he’s been o…

Welcome to episode 54, we turn our attention back to software and today I’m talking to a new kid on the block, an artisan from Greenwich which recently caught my attention and one that should be on your radar! Ladies and gentlemen, Gianluca from Nomad Theory joins me! Nomad Th…

Welcome to episode 53, this is the first time I’ve had a blade maker on and one that’s been talked about a lot in our community. This is the most subjective part of the hobby, disclaimer… Your mileage may vary! To tell us more, Moritz Neugebauer from My-Blades joins me! In add…

Welcome to episode 52, this is a slightly different episode where it’s just me today, not sure if that’s a good thing or bad thing, but you’re stuck with me! Let’s see if I last longer than five minutes when I did episode one! JOIN the Shave Dad FB Community: https://www.faceb…

Welcome to episode 51, it’s always an honour speaking with an award winner and this gentleman is well-known in the community from his honesty, humour, kindness and in particular his storytelling from how he left The Bluegrass State and moved to The Land of the Rising Sun. An i…

Hi guys, hope you’re all well. This is a special episode, and the first time I’ve ever re-released a recording but I felt it was the right thing to do.As most of you know and listen to this podcast we recently lost our very good friend Ygor Yuri Dos Santos in late January. Wha…

Welcome to episode 49, it’s the return of the co-host, he’s had another great year, even released his very own soap and splash, it’s the legendary Brazilian Wet Shaving YouTuber… André Pinto AKA Barba Tradicional! Barba Tradicional: https://www.youtube.com/@BarbaTradicional Th…

Welcome to episode 48, from Ontario to now returning to the UK and we head north to Scotland. This gentleman has gained attention in the UK community. I really like his shave of the days and to tell us all about his wet shaving journey so far, Roger Stead AKA Big Dodge Shaving…

Welcome to episode 47, we love discovering new artisans in this community and I was very happy to come across this gentleman’s products. Top-notch releases that are premium quality, cruelty-free and have a passion for pushing the boundaries, every wet shaver should know about…

Welcome to episode 46, I’m trialling something different for this episode.. An episode that’s completely unscripted and joining me today are two well-known community members who I’m very proud to call my friends, André Pinto AKA Barba Tradicional and Ygor Yuri Dos Santos AKA D…

Welcome to episode 45, this gentleman is a friend of the podcast and is making his third appearance, he’s known for his U.S. president themed soaps, is a stropping master and has a passion for fragrances. Ladies and gentlemen… Frank Misa from Strike Gold joins me! JOIN the Sha…

Welcome to episode 44, after a couple of episodes in the UK we head to sunny Portugal which is synonymous with hardware, but today we’re going to hear about a well-known soap maker that’s become very popular in the community. Ladies and gentlemen… Tiago from Westman Shaving jo…

Welcome to episode 43, we stay in Blighty and this artisan has established itself as a favourite with many in the community. Quintessentially British and family run, this company has an enormous passion for the hobby and you really see that in their products. Ladies and gentle…

Welcome to episode 42, a good wet shaving friend of mine David Hughes - shout-out to you mate! Recommended this new artisan and as soon as he told me about them I was really excited to learn more. If you love a good label, premium quality, and something that’s a bit foxy, you’…

Welcome to episode 41, turning our attention once again to hardware, this company is well-known for producing high quality razors, whether you’re a newbie or a highly experienced wet shaver, these guys have got you covered! Ladies and gentlemen… Nabila from Pearl Shaving joins…

Welcome to episode 40 and we return to return hardware and it’s good to be back in the UK! This hardware manufacturer is passionate about the art of shaving and pride themselves on precision and delivering a long-lasting product. They’re proud of British manufacturing, support…

Welcome to episode 39, another one for all you software fans out there, and you’re in for a treat! This Pennsylvania based artisan has become a favourite in the community and appears in so many #SOTDs, she also won artisan of the year on this very podcast. To tell us all about…

Welcome to episode 38, if you love your software, you’re in for an absolute treat. This artisan has become a favourite with many in the community, known for its high quality skinfood and amazing artwork labels, Sri Ram from Wholly Kaw joins me! Site: https://whollykaw.com/ Ins…

Welcome to episode 37. Sticking with giants, we have the Brazilian wet shaving content creator who’s up there with the Christ the Redeemer statue! Soaring with sky high records of making his fourth appearance on this very podcast, ladies and gentleman, Mr André Pinto, AKA Barb…

Welcome to episode 36. This gentleman has been in the male grooming business for three decades and taken on the big boys, his products are well-known on the British high street, with a passion for sustainability and creating natural and high performance software. Ladies and Ge…

Welcome to episode 35. This Scottish born barber turned entrepreneur is known for his wet shaving and beard products here in the UK. He has 40 plus years in the business and to tell us more…. Ladies and Gentleman, Iain Kane from the Village Barber joins me! You can now get you…

Welcome to episode 34. This company has become a one stop shop for UK wet shavers that love hardware and software from across the pond and have been an absolute godsend, especially when it comes to exclusive releases. Ladies and Gentleman, Finn Blackman from Slickboys joins me…

Welcome to episode 33. In this episode I am pleased and honoured to have this gentleman join me from the Indian subcontinent. His company’s philosophy is to be ‘a class above’ and their premium range and innovative shaving and skincare products should be on every wet shaver’s…

Welcome to episode 32. We return to software, this artisan is U.S. veteran owned, and passionately creates an array of stunning shaving soaps and bath soaps. Subtle Art Soap Co. founder and owner Joe Dean joins me! You can now get your very own Retro Wet Shaving Podcast merch!…

Welcome to episode 31. Continuing with a hardware theme, and a first on The Retro Wet Shaving Podcast, this Dutch razor company recently caught my attention with their great selection of safety razors. Yvete from RazorKing joins me! You can now get your very own Retro Wet Shav…

Welcome to episode 30. Yes that’s right 30, where has the time gone! If you’re into your hardware this episode is for you! A lot of you in the community own one of these fantastic razors, known for their fabulous quality and workmanship and to tell us all about this amazing co…

Welcome to episode 29. No matter where you’re based in the world, you’ll have heard of this company… ladies and gentleman… this isn’t any old pharmacy… this is the Mecca of traditional wet shaving, today’s guest and I are going to take you on a wet shaving pilgrimage! All the…

Welcome to episode 28. As soon as I discovered this company I had to get the founder on. The concept of people, planet, profit and corporate social responsibility is at the forefront of this business as well as having a passion for things done the old fashioned way. To tell us…

Welcome to episode 27. I do apologise for the two month delay but this one will be totally worth it! We originally planned to record this in early December but a work event got in the way then we were both away during the Christmas period, but we’re both back and ready to talk…

Welcome to episode 26. Today’s guest has become a familiar face in this community’s Instagram feeds, showcasing his favourite products and sharing his wet shaving experience along the way. All the way from County Cork, Ireland, ladies and gentleman… Ygor Yuri Dos Santos - but…

Welcome to episode 25, this gentleman is known in quite a few of the wet shaving groups on Facebook and has a passion for all things vintage in our hobby. He’s super talented at preserving old hardware and making them look good as new. All the way from Tennessee, Adam Smith fr…

Welcome to episode 24, this gentleman is a business owner and a passionate wet shaver, many of you in the community, no matter where you’re based I’m sure have made several purchases from this site, especially when you’re looking for the most sought after releases. I’m excited…

Welcome to episode 23, I welcome back last episode’s guest, Frank from Strike Gold Shave who is joined by female wet shavers who are very well-known in the community, One Sharp Sally and Banocka. This was a super exciting episode to record and a groundbreaking collaboration fo…

Welcome to episode 22. Today’s guest owns a unique shaving company that’s inspired by American history and the scent notes in every soap just sound amazing. To tell us more about this fascinating business, Frank from Strike Gold Shave joins me. Strike Gold Shave site: https://…

Welcome to episode 21. Today’s guest is super talented when it comes to design, when it comes to hardware, boy these razors really are something else, I know many of you in the community own one or more of these high end razors and to tell us more about them and his company’s…

Welcome to episode 20. Today’s episode is slightly different, this is the very first time I’ve had an app developer on and you might be familiar with community members logging their shave of the days from this very app. Matt from My Shave Den joins me to tell us about this fas…

Welcome to episode 19. I’m joined by a man who has many talents, this gentleman has played football (clubs such as Dagenham & Redbridge, Chelmsford City, Billericay Town) for a living, has a property business, and also has a huge passion for male grooming products. You’ve defi…

Vermont based podcaster Joe joined me in episode 18. Joe audio records his shaves and gives a running commentary on the products he uses. The immersive experience of hearing him bowl lathering to the shave itself is worth a listen and it really is a unique approach to promotin…

Welcome to the 17th episode of The Retro Wet Shaving Podcast. YouTuber Greg Tardif joined me and gave a fantastic insight into how he got into the hobby, how he started making video content, what products he's currently using and more. Greg's YouTube channel: https://www.youtu…

Welcome to episode 16. This is the first time I’ve had a guest from Canada - this company picked up the best hardware manufacturer at The Retro Wet Shaving Podcast Awards, their products have received so much praise from the community and converted many to traditional wet shav…

Welcome to episode 15. This is the first time I’ve had a guest on for the second time and what an honour and a privilege it is having him back on. This gentleman finally hit his 1,000 subscriber record, continues to make awesome wet shaving videos and teach his fellow countrym…

Welcome to episode 14, and I have been wanting this gentleman on for ages! We’ve never actually met in person, but I class him as a friend and I know his friends with many of you in the community. He is a man of many many talents, a podcaster, a YouTuber, a Quiz master, served…

After a three month break it’s good to be back talking about traditional wet shaving with another wonderful guest. Welcome to episode 13, and boy what a guest I have on for you! This gentleman is a man of many talents, a business owner, a marketer, a restorer and a YouTuber. L…

Welcome to episode 12, today’s guest might not be familiar with many of you, however, for both Portuguese speakers and fellow wet shaving enthusiasts you probably have stumbled upon this gentlemen’s channel. It’s a huge honour to have my first ever guest from Brazil. With clos…

Episode 11 featured Portuguese razor company Tatara Razors. I spoke to the Tatara team - André Guimarães, João Gomes, Luis Oliveira on how the company started, where the name originated from, their products and more. Tatara Razors site: https://tatararazors.com/ Facebook: http…

Welcome to the tenth episode of The Retro Wet Shaving Podcast. This week I was joined by Italian wet shaver and YouTuber Pasquale Zamboi AKA The Italian Shaver. Pasquale gave a great insight into how he got into the hobby as well as how he started his YouTube channel. In this…

Content creator Scott Salem joined me in episode 9 and gave an insight into how his YouTube channel came about, we also talked about the production process, the influencers that have featured and more. Subscribe to The Shave YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheShave/…

This week Jonny from Løthur Grooming shared his wet shaving story. We talked about his career in fashion, the name behind the brand, and more. Follow Løthur Grooming on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lothurgrooming/ Website: https://www.lothurgrooming.com/ ► Music Credit…

Welcome to episode 7. This week Cheshire based wet shaver and YouTuber Chris Bedwell AKA CB Shaves joined me to discuss how he got into the hobby as well as showcasing his ideal wet shaving set-up. Chris's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXUc5PK6TnNoUQFUCLA3M-Q Twitt…

YouTube wet shaver Mark Szorady joined me in episode 6. Mark gave a fantastic insight into how his channel started as well as how he began his wet shaving journey. “30 degrees, a light touch let the razor do all the work gentlemen!” Hope you enjoy this week's episode! Happy sh…

In episode 5 I spoke to Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements' head honcho Douglas Smythe. He talked about his humble beginnings from travelling around Central America to forming the brand us wet shavers all love. Happy shaving! :) PAA site: https://phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com/ PA…

In this episode I chatted to Simon from wet shaving vendor Agent Shave. Simon gave an insight into how the company started as well as sharing his own wet shaving experiences, plus revealing his hobbies and interests when he isn't managing the Norfolk based company. Visit Agent…

This week I was joined by YouTube wet shaver Kevy Shaves. In this episode, Kevy talks about his wet shaving journey so far, a fishing trip to the Shetland Islands, and much more. You can follow Kevy via his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrIPl6JLVVlmPY9I95_-M…

In this episode I spoke to Chris MacDonald from Bearskin & Tunic about his wet shaving journey as well as how he started his very own artisan shaving soap company. You can follow Bearskin & Tunic on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bearskinandtunic/ and on YouTube https://w…

Welcome to the first ever episode of The Retro Wet Shaving Podcast. Podcast host Dave Dhannoo AKA Dyspraxic Shaver shares his experience so far in the world of traditional wet shaving. If you're interested in appearing in future episodes contact Dave via Twitter @DyspraxicShav…

If you missed the Instagram post, no worries, André (Barba Tradicional) has kindly sent me the video footage of the prize draw. Congrats to the winners, hope you enjoy your prizes! A huge thanks again for everyone that donated and to those that kindly donated prizes, we really…

Welcome to part 2, of the Pearl Shaving episode, if you’re not familiar with Pearl in a nutshell, they’re known for producing high quality razors, whether you’re a newbie or a highly experienced wet shaver, these guys have got you covered! Nabila from Pearl Shaving joins me on…