Sharpologist Wet Shaving Podcast Network

You’re listening to Wet Shaving Talk powered by Sharpologist.com where we’re dedicated to preserving the art and skill of classic shaving. I’m your host Joe Borrelli and today is April 14th, 2025. ____________________________________________________________________________   Today on the Show:   Watches and Wonders ( Not Wet Shaving but What a Show)  New Razor From Supply  What To Avoid When Purchasing a Vintage Razor  Personna Lab Blue/Accuforge Blades: The Last Made in USA Double Edge Blade  Fine Accoutrements: Big Price Increase Starting Today Paradigm: New Razor: The Copper Diamondback  ____________________________________________________________________________ New Razor From Supply: The Single Edge Max   New razor from Supply is here and priced at $79. New design to increase efficiency, and make shaving more fun. Best of luck to Supply with the new razor!   ____________________________________________________________________________   What to Avoid When Purchasing a Vintage Razor    The top things to avoid:   Rust: If you see rust, there’s a good chance it will cost you a pretty penny to get right. Cracks in the blade/chips (straight razors0  Brassing ( plating loss)  In operable functions (such as Twist to Open)  Bent/Missing pieces Excessive hone wear ( straight razors)    ____________________________________________________________________________ Personna Lab Blues/Accuforge: Last of the Made in USA DE Blades    Recent name change for a long standing high performing blade.  New name, same stuff.  I’ll tell you why I love these blades    ____________________________________________________________________________ Fine Accoutrements Big Price Increase   Large price increases for a well known artisan. What does this mean for the industry? Will others follow? Should we stock up now? I’ll tell you my thoughts.   ____________________________________________________________________________ Paradigm: New Razor: The Copper Diamondback    100% Pure Copper: Paradigm has released it’s latest razor and is available now. Limited to one run.  ____________________________________________________________________________ Our show is powered by Sharpologist.com, “What Your Father Didn’t Teach You about Shaving”  Special Thanks to:   Mark aka Mantic 59 Most of All……….YOU!!!!   Don’t forget to check out my blog site www.shavestraightandsafe.com  for the tips and interesting wet shaving stories!   Please feel free to contact me at joe.wetshavingnews@gmail.com     Subscribe to my You Tube Chanel for videos regarding some interesting wet shaving content.   Don’t forget to check out my book “The Modern Guide to Straight Razor Shaving” available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and at Pasteur's Pharmacy in NYC.    If you’re a vendor and would like to be featured on the show please contact me!!   Next Show: 4/28/25

You’re listening to Wet Shaving Talk powered by Sharpologist.com where we’re dedicated to preserving the art and skill of classic shaving. I’m your host Joe Borrelli and today is March 24th, 2025. ____________________________________________________________________________   Today on the Show: 10 Years Since Big Shave West!  Is EBAY no Longer Relevant?  What Happened To Clubman and Why Does No One Talk About them Anymore?   Horse Hair Brushes: Why are they Good?  ____________________________________________________________________________ 10 Years Since The Big Shave West  The Big Shave West: Connecting the Wet Shaving Community   Has it been 10 years since the First Big Shave West?  It has…. The Big Shave West, once one of the largest wet shaving events, was founded 10 years ago.  Bringing wet shavers together for several years, The Big Shave West was held at the Old Town Shaving Company in Pasadena California.    It was a huge event and a lot of fun.  I’ll tell you my experience with it.  ____________________________________________________________________________   Is Ebay No Longer Relevant    Ebay was the only place in two if you were looking for shave gear, but with Amazon’s vast power and Etsy more affordable fees, is Ebay still relevant to the modern wet shaver?     I’ll tell you my thoughts.  ____________________________________________________________________________ What Happened to Clubman & Why doesn’t Anyone talk about them Anymore    Still readily available, I hardly hear of Clubman anymore.  Why is that? Is it due to concerns about health and talc powder?  I’ll tell you my thoughts    ____________________________________________________________________________ Horse Hair Brushes and Why They’re Good  Horse hair brushes are nothing new, but you rarely hear about them.  As a sustainable way to get natural hair ( they just comb the horse’s tail) these brushes offer similar performance to a higher end boar knot or a lower end mixed badger.   A perfect way to get a natural hair brush, with no fear of harming the animal.    ____________________________________________________________________________ Our show is powered by Sharpologist.com, “What Your Father Didn’t Teach You about Shaving”  Special Thanks to:   Mark aka Mantic 59 Most of All……….YOU!!!!   Don’t forget to check out my blog site www.shavestraightandsafe.com  for the tips and interesting wet shaving stories!   Please feel free to contact me at joe.wetshavingnews@gmail.com     Subscribe to my You Tube Chanel for videos regarding some interesting wet shaving content.   Don’t forget to check out my book “The Modern Guide to Straight Razor Shaving” available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and at Pasteur's Pharmacy in NYC.    If you’re a vendor and would like to be featured on the show please contact me!!   Next Show: 4/7/25

You’re listening to Wet Shaving Talk powered by Sharpologist.com where we’re dedicated to preserving the art and skill of classic shaving. I’m your host Joe Borrelli and today is March 10th, 2025. ____________________________________________________________________________   Today on the Show:   Ordered a Gold Dollar 66 for the 2025 Gold Dollar Mod Contest at Badger and Blade Razor Emporium acquires Yates Razors  Williams Shave Soap for $50… Is it Worth It?  Update on Tariffs for Canada and How it Will Affect Your Shave  ____________________________________________________________________________ Gold Dollar Razor for the Contest    I’m going to enter the annual Badger and Blade Gold Dollar Mod Contest for 2025.    You may have heard in previous episodes that I created a custom Gold Dollar back in 2014.  I never entered but I did enjoy making one.     I just purchased a Gold Dollar 66 and will begin to modify it when the contest starts in May.  Watch my progress on my blog. www.shavestraightandsafe.com  ____________________________________________________________________________   Razor Emporium Acquires Yates Shaving    Announced at the Annual Meet Up at RE will acquire Yates Razors and produce them onsite.  A very exciting announcement to say the least. RE started as a small razor repair service and is now covering all aspects of wet shaving.  Good luck Matt and Team!  ____________________________________________________________________________ Williams Soap for $50?  Is it worth it??   The now discontinued Williams Shave Mug Soap is fetching a pretty penny.  Is it worth $50?  If wet shaving is now more popular that it has been then why are we seeing vendors close?  I’ll tell you my thoughts.    ____________________________________________________________________________ Updates on Tariffs from Canada    As of this writing it looks like items under $800 will not be affected by the tariffs.    That means most wet shaving products will not be affected.     ____________________________________________________________________________ Our show is powered by Sharpologist.com, “What Your Father Didn’t Teach You about Shaving”  Special Thanks to:   Mark aka Mantic 59 Most of All……….YOU!!!!   Don’t forget to check out my blog site www.shavestraightandsafe.com  for the tips and interesting wet shaving stories!   Please feel free to contact me at joe.wetshavingnews@gmail.com     Subscribe to my You Tube Chanel for videos regarding some interesting wet shaving content.   Don’t forget to check out my book “The Modern Guide to Straight Razor Shaving” available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and at Pasteur's Pharmacy in NYC.    If you’re a vendor and would like to be featured on the show please contact me!!   Next Show: 3/24/25

You’re listening to Wet Shaving Talk powered by Sharpologist.com where we’re dedicated to preserving the art and skill of classic shaving. I’m your host Joe Borrelli and today is February 10th, 2025. ____________________________________________________________________________   Today on the Show:   Honing Some Razors this Past Week I was asked “Why do I Wet Shave”  Karve Shaving Currently Not Accepting US Orders (Temporarily) Leaf Shaving Has A New Brush and Shaving Bowl Received a new Synthetic Brush from AOS  Thoughts and Prayers for Rudy from Rudy Vey  ____________________________________________________________________________ Why Do I Wet Shave?   Last week I was asked by a friend “Why do I Wet Shave”     Well…… it’s a long story.  I’ll tell you my response. ____________________________________________________________________________   Karve Shaving Not Taking US Orders (Temporarily)    Karve has announced they will not be taking new US orders due to the recent tariff situation.  All existing orders will be fulfilled.    As of now, no other vendor from Canada has announced any changes.  ____________________________________________________________________________ Leaf Shaving New Brush and Shaving Bowl   I love the design of this new brush and bowl from Leaf.  I’ll tell you my thoughts.    ____________________________________________________________________________ Received  New Brush from AOS  I received the new AOS Synthetic brush in a shaving kit for Christmas. I was very disappointed.  As a fan of AOS products for over 10 years, I feel their product selection and quality has changed significantly.  I’ll tell you my thoughts.  ____________________________________________________________________________ Thought and Prayers for Rudy of RudyVey    Rudy from RudyVey Shaving and Pens, had a minor stroke over the holiday season.  As one of the first custom shave brush makers in modern wet shaving, Rudy has been making brushes for over 13 years.     Our thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family!  ____________________________________________________________________________ Our show is powered by Sharpologist.com, “What Your Father Didn’t Teach You about Shaving”  Special Thanks to:   Mark aka Mantic 59 Most of All……….YOU!!!!   Don’t forget to check out my blog site www.shavestraightandsafe.com  for the tips and interesting wet shaving stories!   Please feel free to contact me at joe.wetshavingnews@gmail.com     Subscribe to my You Tube Chanel for videos regarding some interesting wet shaving content.   Don’t forget to check out my book “The Modern Guide to Straight Razor Shaving” available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and at Pasteur's Pharmacy in NYC.    If you’re a vendor and would like to be featured on the show please contact me!!   Next Show: 2/24/25

You’re listening to Wet Shaving Talk powered by Sharpologist.com where we’re dedicated to preserving the art and skill of classic shaving. I’m your host Joe Borrelli and today is January 27th, 2025. ____________________________________________________________________________   Today on the Show:   Maggard’s Meet-Up Announced  Amazon and What it’s Done for wet Shaving  Razor Emporium Meet-Up Announced  The Rockwell 6s Golden Anniversary Razor  Salute to Mitchell”s Wool Fat Closing Indefinitely  WR4 Razor Head from Wolfman Injector Style  ____________________________________________________________________________ Maggard’s Meet-Up Announced     One of the biggest meet-ups of the year for Wet Shaving has been announced. Maggards will be hosting a meet-up in their historic building this April.   I am working with my schedule and will hopefully get to go this year.  I’ll post an update in the next few weeks.  ____________________________________________________________________________ Amazon, and What it’s Done for Wet Shaving  For those of you relatively new to wet shaving, there was a time when Amazon did not carry much wet shaving gear. Today there are thousands of items available, from main brands to artisans alike.  ____________________________________________________________________________   Razor Emporium’s Meet-Up Announced  Just announced, Razor Emporium will be hosting their annual meet-up in less than a month.  There will be a Yates CNC demo!  ____________________________________________________________________________ Rockwell 6s in 24 Karat Gold Plating   Celebrating their 10 year Anniversary with a Special Razor.  Limited to just 500 pieces, this razor is 24 karat gold plated and costs $225.  Rockwell 6s was a razor produced by two college students who have since stood the test of time and are now celebrating 10 years! Congrats Guys!! ____________________________________________________________________________ Salute to Michell’s Wool Fat. Closed Indefinitely  It has been confirmed, Mitchell’s Wool Fat is no longer in production. There are several vendors out there that still have stock. (I just picked one up over the weekend).   ____________________________________________________________________________ WR4 Injector Razor Head by Wolfman    Although not new, but not old either.  Wolfman’s latest design has been getting decent reviews online.  Wolfman Razors have recently become more obtainable, with some reporting that wait times are less than 30 days.  ____________________________________________________________________________ Our show is powered by Sharpologist.com, “What Your Father Didn’t Teach You about Shaving”  Special Thanks to:   Mark aka Mantic 59 Most of All……….YOU!!!!   Don’t forget to check out my blog site www.shavestraightandsafe.com  for the tips and interesting wet shaving stories!   Please feel free to contact me at joe.wetshavingnews@gmail.com     Subscribe to my You Tube Chanel for videos regarding some interesting wet shaving content.   Don’t forget to check out my book “The Modern Guide to Straight Razor Shaving” available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and at Pasteur's Pharmacy in NYC.    If you’re a vendor and would like to be featured on the show please contact me!!   Next Show: 2/10/25

You’re listening to Wet Shaving Talk powered by Sharpologist.com where we’re dedicated to preserving the art and skill of classic shaving. I’m your host Joe Borrelli and today is January 13th, 2025. ____________________________________________________________________________   Today on the Show: Wet Shaving New Year Resolutions Condolences to Barrister and Mann  The Last of Personna branded Gem SE Blades  Supply’s Disposable SE Razor Special Offer from Castle Forbes for Sharpologist for the Month  Market Saturation for Artisans?  ____________________________________________________________________________ Wet Shaving Resolutions  What way to start off the new year then with some Wet Shaving Resolutions.  Whether you're going all in or holding back, it’s always fun to set up some wet shaving goals.    Here are mine:   Try at least 5 new artisans that I have never tried before  Try some new homage scents from artisans.  Use a straight razor at least 50% of the time  ____________________________________________________________________________ Condolences for Barrister and Mann   Recently I was made aware of Will from Barrister and Mann’s father passing away suddenly.    My condolences to him, his mother and entire family. I understand how hard it must be, and only wish the best for his family ____________________________________________________________________________   The Last of Personna branded Gem SE Blades  Hard to believe this is true, but Bullgosse shaving just found these hidden away. The new blades are now called Accu Tech Pro.    A few vendors still have them in stock so get them while you can! ____________________________________________________________________________ Supply’s Disposable SE Razor  I thought these were pretty cool. A 5 pack costs $15, and even though SE blades are cheaper ($1 each or less) this is still a cool concept.  I’ll tell you my thoughts.  ____________________________________________________________________________ Special Offer From Castle Forbes for Sharpologist  Castle Forbes is offering a 20% discount to products purchased from their website, www.castleforbes.com with discount code mantic20 .  It's valid from 10 January to 10 February. ____________________________________________________________________________ Market Saturation for Artisans?  Saw this on a thread at a major forum.  Are there just too many artisans making software? Too many of the same ideas? I’ll tell you my thoughts.  ____________________________________________________________________________ Our show is powered by Sharpologist.com, “What Your Father Didn’t Teach You about Shaving”  Special Thanks to:   Mark aka Mantic 59 Most of All……….YOU!!!!   Don’t forget to check out my blog site www.shavestraightandsafe.com  for the tips and interesting wet shaving stories!   Please feel free to contact me at joe.wetshavingnews@gmail.com     Subscribe to my You Tube Chanel for videos regarding some interesting wet shaving content.   Don’t forget to check out my book “The Modern Guide to Straight Razor Shaving” available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and at Pasteur's Pharmacy in NYC.    If you’re a vendor and would like to be featured on the show please contact me!!   Next Show: 1/27/25

You’re listening to Wet Shaving Talk powered by Sharpologist.com where we’re dedicated to preserving the art and skill of classic shaving. I’m your host Joe Borrelli and today is December 30th, 2024. ____________________________________________________________________________ Today on the Show: Year In Review  Happy New Year!  What’s In-Store for 2025   ____________________________________________________________________________ Year in Review   1/15/24:  The Modern Guide to Straight Razor Shaving out on Kindle Shavemac Discontinued the Custom Shave Brush Option. Proof Razors, SE with a ½ DE Blade  Maintaining a clean beard  2/12/24: Going down the rabbit hole in terms of collecting  Pear Flexi Razor ( Rex Ambassador clone)  Leap Year Restraints over at B&B AOS closing the last Brick & Mortar store in Florida   3/11/24 Meet-up at Maggards  One Month with a Hart Steel Straight Razor  “How Failure Can Lead to Success” Interesting Article on Sharpologist  Superior Cuts 3-D Printed Razor. Is this the Future? St Patrick’s Day is Next Week . Get your Green On   4/8/24 Happy Eclipse Day!! Bottom Dial Gillette Selling for over $2200!  New Bench Strops from Amazon Paladin Brushes Slowing Down the Pace  Cleaning Your Shaving Brushes… Do You Need to Do it?  One Month With Tabac Challenge! (For Me)    4/22/24 Barn Find Gillette Bottom Dial  Email: Are Simpson Brushes Worth It  May Is Dedication to Single Edge Razors Month A Month with Tabac comes to an End   5/8/24 May Is Single Edge Razor Month !! How it Started: The First SE Razor Lather Catcher  Shovel Heads. How you can use them Not All Blades are Created Equal.  How to Choose the Right Blades  Gillette Double Ring ebay NOS  May Is Dedication to Single Edge Safety Razors   5/24/24 May Is Single Edge Razor Month !! Auto Strop Razors and How They Work Injector Razors: Schick was a Major Competitor Modern Artist Club Style Razors  May Is Dedication to Single Edge Safety Razors   6/10/24 Happy Father’s Day Single Edge Month Finale!  Modern SE Razors  OneBlade  Modern SE Razors  Father’s Day Gift Guide   6/24/24 New Stuff From Wiborg Shaving  TI Glide Single Edge Razor  Old Soaps Worth Trying  Now is the time to Purchase on Ebay   7/22/24 Return of the Sabre from Blackland  What Are “Frankenrazors”?  Trying Gillette Foamy with a Straight Razor?  Gillette Still Sends out a Free Razor on Your 18th Birthday   8/5/24 Been Using a Boar Brush  New Double Edge Blades from Razor Emporium  Oliworks Hand Built Razors  WoolBlades Straight Razors    8/19/24 Rare Gillette in Big Auction (Techmatic) One Stone Honing the trusty Dovo  Brand New release from Barrister and Mann for Fall 2024! Fall Season is Coming 10/28/24 Plant Based Synthetic Brush   9/4/24 Fall is in the Air Top Pumpkin Spice Scents  New Article (Are Vintage Straight Razors Worth Restoring?) Alum Block  More uses than you might think!  Fall Season is Coming 10/28/24   9/23/24 Best Shave Soaps under $10 Article  Modern Guide To Wet Shaving Now Available at Pastuer’s Pharmacy!! Murray Carter is Shutting Down His Ecommerce site Darkfall is Back   10/28/24  Fall Seasonal Special 11/11/24 Fall Seasonal Special Recap  One Blade Safety Razor Blades  Finally An Alternative to the Feather FHS-10 Blades Traveling With Your Wet Shaving Gear for the Holidays Rocnel Sailor 2024 is Announced!  Year in Review Episode will be 12/30/24.   12/9/24 Trip to Pasteur’s in NYC Holidays are here Choosing the right Gift! Traveling With Your Wet Shaving Gear for the Holidays Vintage Wet Shaving Ads ____________________________________________________________________________ What’s In-Store for 2025   2025 is upon us.  I have a few plans for this upcoming year for the cast.   More consistent schedule. Announcing in advance if there is a schedule change.  Dedication Episodes to Vintage and Modern Gear (This proved to be popular over the past two years)  Product Reviews 10 Year Podcast Anniversary!  Yes it all started in 2015!  Thank you all for the support and I look forward to delivering content in 2025! ____________________________________________________________________________   Our show is powered by Sharpologist.com, “What Your Father Didn’t Teach You about Shaving”  Special Thanks to:   Mark aka Mantic 59 Most of All……….YOU!!!!   Don’t forget to check out my blog site www.shavestraightandsafe.com  for the tips and interesting wet shaving stories!   Please feel free to contact me at joe.wetshavingnews@gmail.com     Subscribe to my You Tube Chanel for videos regarding some interesting wet shaving content.   Don’t forget to check out my book “The Modern Guide to Straight Razor Shaving” available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and at Pasteur's Pharmacy in NYC.    If you’re a vendor and would like to be featured on the show please contact me!!   Next Show: 1/13/25

You’re listening to Wet Shaving Talk powered by Sharpologist.com where we’re dedicated to preserving the art and skill of classic shaving. I’m your host Joe Borrelli and today is December 9th, 2024. ____________________________________________________________________________ Today on the Show: Trip to Pasteur’s in NYC  Holidays are here Choosing the right Gift!  Traveling With Your Wet Shaving Gear for the Holidays  Vintage Wet Shaving Ads    Year in Review Episode will be 12/30/24.  ____________________________________________________________________________ Trip To Pasteur’s     This past Friday I was in NYC and visited Pasteur’s on 34th street.  Despite the cold (31 degrees) we were able to visit and see all the great stuff!  I’ll tell you all about it! (I signed some books)  ____________________________________________________________________________   The Holidays are Here!! How to Choose the Right Gift!!  Choosing the right wet shaving gift can be a hard task.     Every holiday, I like to discuss some best practices when it comes to purchasing the right gift.    Here are some tips to help make your gift memorable.   Ask tons of questions: Ask that special someone what they like.  Be sure to include what brands and items they like.  Look at the stuff they are currently using.  Check out what they already have.  If you see some similarities, same brand or the same scent, then chances are they would like it.  Ask their friends.  If you see your significant other is in a particular group or you know one of his/her friends, then contact them.  Give extra time for shipping.  Majny wet shaving products are not available on Amazon, so make sure you purchase these items with more than enough time.    Make sure you don’t make these mistakes:   Don’t assume.  If you see your significant other has safety razors, avoid getting him a straight razor.  Or if they like straight razors, make sure you get a good well-known brand.  Try to avoid vintage stuff.  Avoid products seen in value stores (such as Marshals)  ____________________________________________________________________________   Traveling with Your Wet Shaving Gear for The Holidays  With holiday travel upo in record numbers over the past year, it’s safe to say, many of you will be traveling over the next two months.    I know I’ve discussed traveling with wet shaving gear in the past but felt this is a good time to go over it again.    -Don’t bring anything you can’t live without.  -Don’t put blades or straight razors in carry-on luggage.  -Bring a synthetic brush  -Build a good DOP kit. Invest in a good bag.  -Mention wet shaving to relatives. You never know, you may get to use a family heirloom.  ____________________________________________________________________________   Vintage Holiday Ads I just love holiday wet shaving ads! Q4 as discussed prior was a big part of wet shaving back in the day.  I can just see so many guys getting new razors for the holidays!    Gillette razor Xmas 1959 TV commercial   For that reason, most vendors did a good amount of advertising during this time.   Check out this article I wrote a few years ago and take a look at some of my favorite Ads!  ____________________________________________________________________________   Our show is powered by Sharpologist.com, “What Your Father Didn’t Teach You about Shaving”  Special Thanks to:   Mark aka Mantic 59 Most of All……….YOU!!!!   Don’t forget to check out my blog site www.shavestraightandsafe.com  for the tips and interesting wet shaving stories!   Please feel free to contact me at joe.wetshavingnews@gmail.com     Subscribe to my You Tube Chanel for videos regarding some interesting wet shaving content.   Don’t forget to check out my book “The Modern Guide to Straight Razor Shaving” available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and at Pasteur's Pharmacy in NYC.    If you’re a vendor and would like to be featured on the show please contact me!!   Next Show: 12/30/24   Due to my work schedule I will be skipping the week of Thanksgiving returning the week of 12/9/24.  Final show of 2024 will be 12/30/24 for the “Year in Review Special”  I apologize guys in advance. 

You’re listening to Wet Shaving Talk powered by Sharpologist.com where we’re dedicated to preserving the art and skill of classic shaving. I’m your host Joe Borrelli and today is November 11, 2024. ____________________________________________________________________________   Today on the Show:   Fall Seasonal Special Recap  One Blade Safety Razor Blades  Finally An Alternative to the Feather FHS-10 Blades Traveling With Your Wet Shaving Gear for the Holidays Rocnel Sailor 2024 is Announced!  Year in Review Episode will be 12/30/24.  ____________________________________________________________________________ Fall Seasonal Special Recap    This year was the most successful year to date.  I received positive feedback from the “Hall of Fame Segment” and several listeners asked if I could enhance it for next year.    Looking forward to next year!  ____________________________________________________________________________   New Blades from Oneblade  New Blades from Oneblade are now available. It’s nice to have an alternative to the Feather FHS-10 blades that are the only blades that would fit this razor (without modifications). I’m a fan of the Oneblade and will be picking up a few packs soon.  ____________________________________________________________________________   Traveling with Your Wet Shaving Gear for The Holidays  With holiday travel upo in record numbers over the past year, it’s safe to say, many of you will be traveling over the next two months.    I know I’ve discussed traveling with wet shaving gear in the past but felt this is a good time to go over it again.    -Don’t bring anything you can’t live without.  -Don’t put blades or straight razors in carry-on luggage.  -Bring a synthetic brush  -Build a good DOP kit. Invest in a good bag.  -Mention wet shaving to relatives. You never know, you may get to use a family heirloom.  ____________________________________________________________________________   Rocnel Sailor 2024 is Here!    The Rocnel Sailor is a limited edition safety razor that is released every year.  It’s a collaboration between Rocnel and Barbados razors and has been released with new models every year since 2007.    This was the first cnc machined adjustable razor on the market and is still a key player after 17 years of production. There’s also a titanium adjustable being released as well.  ____________________________________________________________________________   Our show is powered by Sharpologist.com, “What Your Father Didn’t Teach You about Shaving”  Special Thanks to:   Mark aka Mantic 59 Most of All……….YOU!!!!   Don’t forget to check out my blog site www.shavestraightandsafe.com  for the tips and interesting wet shaving stories!   Please feel free to contact me at joe.wetshavingnews@gmail.com     Subscribe to my You Tube Chanel for videos regarding some interesting wet shaving content.   Don’t forget to check out my book “The Modern Guide to Straight Razor Shaving” available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and at Pasteur's Pharmacy in NYC.    If you’re a vendor and would like to be featured on the show please contact me!!   Next Show: 12/9/24   Due to my work schedule I will be skipping the week of Thanksgiving returning the week of 12/9/24.  Final show of 2024 will be 12/30/24 for the “Year in Review Special”  I apologize guys in advance. 

You’re listening to Wet Shaving Talk powered by Sharpologist.com where we’re dedicated to preserving the art and skill of classic shaving. I’m your host Joe Borrelli and today is October 28th, 2024.   Today on the Show: FALL SEASONAL SPECIAL 2024!!!   ___________________________________________________________________________ The Fall Seasonal Special Hall Of Fame   Brand new for 2024!  The Fall Seasonal Hall of Fame! These items are no longer in production and have been either retired or the company is no longer in business, or just plain cool.    We start our special with items that have come and gone and proved to be very popular amongst wet shavers.  ____________________________________________________________________________   The Holy Black  Tell-Tale Heart Series Soap/AS/EDP: Dragonsblood imparts a familiar powdery incense note and dominates the initial exposure to the scent. Oud(agar/aloeswood) brings a dark, almost dank feeling to the overall fragrance here as subtler notes of teak, cedar and sandalwood balance out the wood accord. Almost strangely floral, this fragrance cannot be truly appreciated until it has a chance to interact with your body chemistry.  Jeckyll and Hyde Box Set Jeckyll and Hyde, when mixed in your own preferred ratios, allows you to  create a complex fragrance customizable to your own body chemistry that embodies the light and dark side of these similar profiles.  This set includes two 8.5oz aftershave splashes, two 50ml Eau De Toilette fragrances, and one Shaving soap with both Jeckyll and Hyde that can be used together, or separately. We also have a couple of other surprises in store for you that we think will be worth the wait.    Black Magic Talking Board Set The newest fragrance in our line up, and perfect for the Autumn season, Black Magic is a Tobacco forward fragrance with notes of Fresh Tobacco, Tobacco Absolute, Tonka Absolute, Madagascar Vanilla, Bourbon, Oak, Cacao, Espresso, Dried Fruit and Spices.    Vampire Hunter Set :Just when you thought there were no more surprises in store for 2020- Vampires! The undead walk the earth and you must do your duty to keep them at bay. With the return of Vampires looming, we bring you this 20 piece Vampire Hunting Kit.  Painstakingly made here at the Holy Black for all your Vampire killing needs, there are only a few available, and somehow, these look even better in person. These come complete with dust and cobwebs and are right at home amongst antiques in an old victorian mansion. We are super proud of this one and it's been an idea that we never had the means to pull off in a way that would do it justice. Seven Deadly Sins:Thought to have been made in late 1500s Italy and found under the ruins of a burned out church, this seven day box set of shaving soaps is rumored to have mystical properties. The original paper label on the lid is charred but still legible and when you slide it back and remove the shredded aspen wood substrate you will find an 8oz wax sealed glass bottle and 7 ceramic dishes, still safe inside in their original paper wrappers, miraculously untouched by flame.  The Aftershave and Shaving Soaps have survived wonderfully. If you are able to obtain this set, be cautious, there have been strange happenings here. The Alchemist Set:With the Alchemist box set, you're not just crafting a fragrance; you're weaving stories, emotions, and a dash of ancient magic into every drop. Whether you're a fragrance aficionado, a lover of tales, or someone seeking a unique olfactory journey, this collection promises an experience that's as enchanting as the legend of Alastair himself. ____________________________________________________________________________ DR Jon’s  Blood Oath Soap/AS & More: For those not familiar with Blood Oath, the fear of bad omens once would circulate and sweep through the superstitious bellies of ancient towns when unexplained moments of failed crop harvests or even morning milk soured by noon. These omens were not to be taken lightly. (Closed in 2022)  ____________________________________________________________________________ Barrister and Mann     Lyssa: Soap/AS and Vampire Kit: Barrister and Mann is proud to announce our collaboration with local research laboratories to bring you the world’s first fully functional zombie repellant. After careful study and experimentation upon captured zombies from a local reanimation (known in the annals of history as “The Templeton Cemetery Incident”), these labs have developed an aroma-based agent to keep the undead at bay. Christened “Lyssa” by its creators, and conveniently packaged in a shaving soap, aftershave, and eau de parfum, this special blend will keep you safe from even the most relentless walkers. Hallows: Soap/AS/EDP & More:Scent Profile: Taking inspiration from the swamps of Boston, we combined vetiver, oakmoss, black pepper, cocoa, labdanum, and cedar to produce a deep, cold scent suited to the chilly, bitter days of late October. (One of the top scents of all time)  ____________________________________________________________________________ Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements   Clown Fruit: Soap, AS & More, Artemisia (Wormwood), Hungarian Oak, Elderflower, Absinthe, Neroli, Amyris, Elderberry, Burnt Sugar, Tobacco Absolute, & FEAR Absolute.  ____________________________________________________________________________ Let’s Get on With The Show ____________________________________________________________________________ The Holy Black  Memento Mori- Remember, you must die. This box set creates an environment that ensures you stay in that Memento Mori mindset. All of your senses are there to remind you to live in the now. Your most powerful sense, your sense of smell, is the main focus here, a 30ml bottle of a powerful fragrance is within the earthenware vessel. Inhale fresh earth, the cypress trees in the cemetary in the crisp air of October, almost taste the ripe fruit, smell the imperial roses, corps iris, and even the lingering scent of fresh cement to remind you that your life on earth is fleeting. Far from macabre, Memento Mori is the celebration of life, a reminder to live every day to its fullest. ____________________________________________________________________________Black Ship Grooming  Crane: Cream and AS: New for 2024  No scent profile given??? ____________________________________________________________________________ Southern Witchcraft   Autumn Ash: Soap and AS, The quintessential Fall fragrance. Dark and resinous, this accord is spicy, dirty, smokey, sweet and and perfectly captures the scent of damp Autumn air.Scent notes: Maple, spice, smoke, amber, cedar, oud, rain, plum, blackberry, ash, birch tar, pumpkin, coffee, dirt, mildew Samhain: Soap and AS, Samhain is a Gaelic festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter or the “darker half” of the year. This holiday was the inspiration for our fragrance.Notes: bourbon, tobacco, pumpkin, sandalwood, nutmeg, oud, incense, amber, vanilla, hazelnut, charred wood, musk Tres Matres: Soap and AS, A tribute to the classic horror franchise “Suspiria”. A floral accord on a petrichor base with citrus top notes.Scent notes: Amber, Oakmoss, Damp Earth, Rosewood, Lavender, Almond, Calla lily, Cotton, Aldehydes, Grapefruit, Ginger, Ambergris, Ozone, Peach ____________________________________________________________________________ Stirling Soap  Hot Apple Cider Soap, AS & More Apples, cinnamon, and clove make for a perfect shave as the weather turns cool and the trees turn. Autumn Glory Soap, AS & More A difficult aroma to put into words. Imagine walking through the damp woods on a brisk fall morning with the falling leaves in all their autumn glory. Pumpkin Spice Soap, AS & More **Our Pumpkin Spice fragrance is back to being the spicy version from 2014. Last year was more of a maple/syrup-y scent. Due to customer feedback, we have brought back the previous fragrance which has a heaping dose of spice. ____________________________________________________________________________ Declaration Grooming  Dark Fall Soap and AS: Darkfall is a spicy oriental designed to capture the spirit of fall in the rural south. Agarwood, amber, and benzoin provide a deep, warm base for the cinnamon and clove top notes. Birch tar adds a slight smokiness that represents the ever-present smell of burning leaves that heralds the arrival of fall in Georgia. ____________________________________________________________________________ Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements   New for 2024: Astro Traveler Soap/AS & More: It opens with a refreshing burst of bergamot and grapefruit, a bright, invigorating duo that draws you in from the first whiff. As the top notes settle, you’re introduced to the spicy warmth of orange zest, black pepper, and nutmeg—a trio that adds a rich, fiery edge, hinting at something deeper below the surface.   Atomic Pumpkin Soap/AS & More: This isn't your basic seasonal Pumpkin Pie offering my friends but something far more sophisticated and alluring, West Indian Bay, Moro Blood Orange, Allspice, Lite Cinnamon, Ginger, Nutmeg, and Elemi Resin. Trust me when I say this really is some festive, masculine magic done right.  Blue Samhain (saa-wn): Soap, AS & More, Scent Profile: Sandalwood, Burnt Sugar, Bourbon and Pumpkin, Oak Barrel Aged. Back for year 7 Ciderhouse: Soap,As & More, Scent Profile: Pipe Smoke, Mulled Cider, Oakwood, Dried Leaves, Linseed…seems innocent enough, right? Greenwitch Envy: Soap/AS & More the regenerating heart of the fragrance beats with Sandalwood, Cedar, and a touch of Carnation—that unexpected floral note you never saw coming, but somehow makes perfect sense. It’s like walking into a room and feeling a presence that shouldn’t be there. But still, you’re drawn in. And then there’s the base: Incense, Tobacco, Vanilla, with a lingering edge of Vetiver and Patchouli. These are the smells of forgotten places. Old leather-bound books gathering dust, a smoldering fire that’s almost gone out but still carries the faintest trace of warmth. It’s rich, it’s dark, but lite and it clings to you long after the bottle is closed. ____________________________________________________________________________ Barrister and Mann    Season of the Witch (New for 2024) Soap/AS & More Beneath this enrapturing accord, ripples of power lurk. The green dustiness of tarragon, the spicy tang of nutmeg and wormwood, and elemental, primordial notes of oakmoss, oud, and woodsmoke bubble from the depths, bathing the flowers in their eldritch glow. Mossy and primeval, floral and herbal, the product of centuries of tradition and craft, Season of the Witch is the potion of a modern age, composed to enthrall and enchant. Something wicked this way comes.   Leviathan Soap/AS & More: Russian leather accord and blended it with notes of sandalwood, coffee, cedar, and musk to create a dark, feral scent well-suited to its namesake. Elemental and at times slightly unsettling, Leviathan is a scent to accompany you to the end of the world. ____________________________________________________________________________ Ginger’s Garden    Skully: Soap and AS, Skully tallow shaving soap has freshly turned, wet soil, notes of teakwood, cedar, mushrooms, wet leaves and green moss. A slight metal note adds to the earth element.   Maple Toddy: Soap & AS, Maple Toddy Tallow Shaving soap with warm Vermont maple syrup, rich creamy vanilla, hot buttered rum and smooth fragrant amber with a caramelized sugar note. It creates lots of soft, cushioning lather for easy glide with any razor.   Pumpkin Spice Soap and AS: Perfectly balanced for the fall season ____________________________________________________________________________ Mama Bear’s Soaps  Autumn Afternoon: Soap, Vibrant! A clean blend of herbs, falling leaves and clean fresh air. An invigorating scent and much requested. This is a wonderful masculine scent with a fresh air twist. Fall Leaves: Soap, Damp, woody, fresh and deep.. this is like a breath of fresh air while sitting on a pile of freshly raked leaves in the fall. Pumpkin Spice: Soap, Pumpkin Spice is a delectable blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, ginger blended with pumpkin, a hint of harvest apple, caramel and cream. With a single whiff, your mouth will start to water and you will fall in love. ____________________________________________________________________________Hoffman’s Shave Soap Co “Artificial”Soap/AS & More: SCENT NOTES:  BERGAMOT, SPICY MANDARINE, JASMINE, SANDALWOOD, TONKA BEAN, AMBER Metamorphosis Soap/AS & More: SCENT NOTES:  Green Tea, Fig, Asian Pears, Indian Sandalwood Purgatory: Soap/AS & More SCENT NOTES:  Star Anise, Whipped Espresso, Vanilla, Caramel The Last Ride Soap/AS & More: The Headless Horseman, sometimes known as the Galloping Hessian, is portrayed with a pumpkin (often a jack-o-lantern) while riding a black horse. The story goes that the Headless Horseman is the ghost of a Hessian soldier who was decapitated by canon fire during the Revolutionary War. SCENT NOTES:  Pumpkin, Sugar, Butter, Cream, Vanilla, Cinnamon Pie Crust, Cardamom ____________________________________________________________________________ Humphrey Handmade Hot Apple Cider:Soap, HOT APPLE CIDER soap is all about fall, and is a unique apple cider blend with ginger root, goji berry, cassia root and subtle green field notes. This is a PERFECT and spot on apple cider scent. Killer Clown:Soap,KILLER CLOWN soap smells just like the fresh, sugary scent of cotton candy made fresh at the fair. The bright red puck resembles a clown nose, and the label features fun polka dots up the sides. Amazing soft soap, will not dry out your skin like glycerin soaps often do due to the added oils. Little Soap of Horrors, LITTLE SOAP OF HORRORS soap is clear in color, but glows in the dark when the lights go out. It’s eye-catching and smells oh so good. It smells like a tropical juicy blend of orange, cherry, peach, pineapple and vanilla. Very similar to a Sex on the Beach cocktail. Pumpkin Spice: Soap, I know that autumn is the season for ‘pumpkin everything,’ but who says you can’t enjoy the scent year-round? Pumpkin Spice is a classic and enticing blend of pumpkin puree, freshly ground nutmeg and a pie crust accord. Redrum: Soap, REDRUM is a wonderful Bay Rum scent that has the fresh essence of bay leaves with the bright enjoyment of orange peel and zest. Spoopy: Soap, SPOOPY Soap is all about fall, and is a unique apple cider blend with ginger root, goji berry, cassia root and subtle green field notes. This is a perfect apple cider scent, it smells just like a hay ride! Vampire: Soap, Genuine blood orange essential oil gives VAMPIRE soap a delightful smell. Great for your skin and for aromatherapy uses, orange essential oil can act as a mild aphrodisiac. It can also act as an anti-inflamatory and has antiseptic properties. Aside from all of that, the scent is very relaxing and oh so yummy! Vampire is a gorgeous bright red color, definitely catches the eye. Werewolf: Soap, Our WEREWOLF soap smells of Citrus Zest, Cedar Leaf, Rich Spices, Vetiver, White Pepper, Deep Musk and Light Patchouli. If you are familiar with the BBW Twilight Woods scent, this is very similar. ____________________________________________________________________________ Van Yulay Coffee Pumpkin Latte: Soap and AS,  Description of Shaving Soap Scent:I just love pumpkin of any kind. The aroma of coffee and pumpkin is the perfect scent. I have added real coffee powder and pumpkin puree! Frosted Pumpkin: Soap and AS, This is a perfect blend of pine cones and spiced pumpkin. Very different for the season. With a touch of menthol! Pineumpkin: Soap and AS, I just love pumpkin of any kind.But this one is so different. Made with real pumpkin juice as well as pumkin puree. While the top notes of pineapple comes out the festive pumpkin shines through on this scent Pumpkin Bread: Soap and AS, I just love pumpkin of any kind.I wanted to do something different than just the regular pumpkin pie.  This scent is a strong pumpkin with high notes of nutmeg and spice. Yum. Salted Caramel Pumpkin: Soap and AS, New for 2020, A caramel sweet, and complex drizzle underneath a perfect pumpkin with notes intertwines with a spice cabinet of cinnamon, clove, allspice, kissed with sugar. Hints of nutmeg and fruits peek out from the heart notes Spooky Horror: Soap and AS, This soap is so different. I wanted to make a pumpkin soap but that is boring, so let me bring you into the dark night with a heavy musk, dirt, birch tar, civet, leather, amber and of course pumpkin notes in the back ground. It is blended so well I needed to send it over the top. So of course after being chased by those werewolves you need a gin & tonic. So yes this one has a drizzle of tonic over the top. Notes of juniper berry, coriander, grapefruit, lemon, orange, clove, anglelic root, fennel ad cassia bark Sweet Autumn Pie: Soap and As, Sweet Autumn pumpkin is a perfect pumpkin pie with the warming touch of cinnamon and clove.With real added pumpkin you will have to resist eating this one.  Sweet sugary maple adds the finishing touch to this fabulous fall fragrance. When October Goes: Soap And AS, This is a complex Fall Scent: We start off with Crisp Apples & Oranges intertwined with Wood & Leaves that have fallen to the dewy earth, blended with deep notes of woods. Rounded out with a touch of Tobacco. ____________________________________________________________________________ First Line Shave  Room 237 Soap and AS: The fragrance is inspired by Kilian’s Single Malt which captures the unique aroma of a well-aged barrel reserved single malt, an instant shot of ripe plum immediately gives the initial boozy aroma of the whisky that is followed by a wheat accord and embedded with tolu balsam and a sensually warm vanilla. ____________________________________________________________________________ Soap Commander  Heritage Soap & AS:Our Fall 2021 Scent celebrates the Caramel Apple.  unique backgrounds we’ve each come from and the fresh futures we are forming for the next generation. Our current thoughts, decisions, and courses of action shape the heritage of those who come after usc pumpkin, Peach  Strategy Soap & AS: 2020:  In terms of fragrance notes, STRATEGY stands on Teakwood, Mahogany, & Lavender with supporting tones of Geranium, Oak, and Cedar.  ____________________________________________________________________________ Moon Soaps Warmest Regards Soap:  This scent is perfect for a season of good cheer and chilly winds. Warmest Regards is a pleasing combination of amber, tonka, oud, rum, and musk. This deep aroma might bring to mind a warming drink before a roaring fire. ____________________________________________________________________________ Wet The Face  Fallen Leaves: Soap and AS: At the top, zesty bursts of Orange Juice intermingle with the bright and invigorating notes of Bergamot, creating an initial sensation of freshness that awakens the senses. Delicate hints of Rose Petals lend a touch of elegance, setting the stage for the journey that lies ahead. ____________________________________________________________________________ Gentleman’s Nod  Cosecha Catalana Fall SE Shave Soap: A new morning dawns as you set your eyes upon a beautiful Mediterranean coastline. Immediately, you are met with an intensely a romatic, green and herbal aroma highlighted by bright citrus. Traveling inland, dry florals with herbal and woody accents draw you further into the sprawling countryside. As evening approaches, you are greeted by the comforting warmth of creamy woods and Golden Amber that is earthy, yet slightly sweet and resinous. ____________________________________________________________________________ Ariana & Evans  Midnight Soiree Shaving Soap & More: prepare to embrace your untamed spirit with our halloween '24 midnight soirée shaving soap, crafted in our beloved K2E base! This limited edition soap boasts vibrant notes of orange, fresh apple, and the captivating aroma of palo santo. we've infused midnight soirée with a daring whisper of absinthe. The outcome? A memorable shaving journey! Blends of bitter orange, apple, palo santo, absinthe, and additional elements create an extraordinary olfactory delight.   scent notes: orange bitter, apple, palo santo, absinthe, lavender, green foliage, petrichor, civet, oakmoss, patchouli, labdanum ____________________________________________________________________________ Lockhart’s  Fire and Brimstone Soap/AS/ & More Smells like: Fire and Brimstone. Demons cracking a cold one next to a bonfire on a brisk Fall evening.Notes Top notes: Pink Pepper, Brimstone Middle notes: Vetiver, Patchouli, Smoke Base notes: Ambroxan, Firewood, Iso E Super ____________________________________________________________________________ Macduff’s Soap  Autumn Cabin Soap Notes: Toasted Maple, Fir Needle, Balsam Fir, Juniper, Cedarwood, Vanilla, Pear, Lemon, Cardamom "There is a harmony in autumn, a lustre in its sky" - Percy Bysshe Shelley Autumn Cabin kicked off the cabin series and remains MSC’s most popular scent. This fragrance is a homage to the rustic simplicity of a woodland cabin, blending the cozy comforts of fall with the tranquility of the great outdoors.  ____________________________________________________________________________ Oversoyed Soap Company  Autumn Spice Shave Soap A reminiscent of a fall walk with notes cedarwood and fir needles anchored with cinnamon, coriander and jasmine. ____________________________________________________________________________ Beardknife Soap Company  Autumn Equinox Soap: Made for straight razor users  _______________________________________________________________________ Yodeling Goat Soap  Autumn Demure Shave Soap:  Explore autumn's demure side with warm, exotic, and spicy scent blends including sandalwood, cedar, coconut, honey, citrus, patchouli and cinnamon.  ____________________________________________________________________________ Apex Alchemy Shaving Autumn Breeze Shave Soap: The leaves are falling. The air is crisp. Flannel is the pattern of choice and Summer comes to an end. Welcome the upcoming cooler seasons with this all natural shaving soap. ____________________________________________________________________________ Previous shows:  2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 ____________________________________________________________________________ Our show is powered by Sharpologist.com, “What Your Father Didn’t Teach You about Shaving”  Special Thanks to:   Mark aka Mantic 59 Most of All……….YOU!!!!   Don’t forget to check out my blog site www.shavestraightandsafe.com  for the tips and interesting wet shaving stories!   Please feel free to contact me at joe.wetshavingnews@gmail.com     Subscribe to my You Tube Chanel for videos regarding some interesting wet shaving content.   Are you interested in sponsoring an episode? 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