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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? Contact Me!!!   If you’re a vendor and would like to be featured on the show please contact me!!   Please check out my book: “The Modern Guide to Straight Razor Shaving” on Amazon and now available at Pasteur's Pharmacy in NYC Next Show: 11/11/24   Until then… Shave Straight and Shave Safe!! 

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 September 23rd, 2024.   Today on the Show: 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 Fall Season is Coming 10/28/24 ______________________________________________________________________________ Best Shaving Soap Under $10    I love this article.  With all the talk of prices going up, it’s great to see so many soap makers still making items under $10  -Razorock -Arko  -Haslinger  -Proraso These items are all of high quality and great performance.  Here is a link to the article: https://sharpologist.com/best-shave-soaps-under-10/ ______________________________________________________________________________Modern Guide to Straight Razor Shaving Now Avaiable at Pasteur’s Pharmacy  The Modern Guide of Straight Razor Shaving is now available online and in-store at Pasteur’s Pharmacy.   If you're in town and see it in the store send me a picture!! ______________________________________________________________________________ Murray Carter Shuts Down Ecommerce Site  One of my first posts podcasting was with master knifesmith Murray Carter.  He was the guy who shaved with spoons, and honed razors unconventionally.    It was one of my first interviews (over 8 years ago) when the cast was Wet Shaving News with Andrew.   The site will be active until 10/5, then all purchases will be made through 3rd party sellers.    Take a trip down memory lane: https://sharpologist.com/new-shaving-news-podcast-ft-murray-carter/  ______________________________________________________________________________ Darkfall is Back Darkfall by Declaration Grooming is back for the fall season.  One of my first fall scents I’ve tried.  Thisone is intense and fun.  Declaration grooming has been around for several years and is best known for their soaps and hand-ties shaving brushes.  ______________________________________________________________________________ Fall Seasonal Special is Coming!!! It’s that time again!  The Annual Fall Seasonal Special is coming!   For those of you new to the podcast, this is the biggest show of the year.  I discuss all of the Fall Season releases from all the vendors/artisans in the industry.    This year I have a special section of the cast that will feature past Fall Items that made a true impact. A Fall Hall of Fame!    Save the date: 10/28/24   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? Contact Me!!!   If you’re a vendor and would like to be featured on the show please contact me!!   Please check out my book: “The Modern Guide to Straight Razor Shaving” on Amazon and now available at Pasteur's Pharmacy in NYC Next Show: 10/7/24   Until then… Shave Straight and Shave Safe!! 

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 September 3rd, 2024. ______________________________________________________________________________   Today on the Show:   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 ______________________________________________________________________________ Top Pumpkin Spice Scents    It’s that time again! Pumpkin Spice Season!  What better way to compliment your pumpkin spice latte than a pumpkin scented soap.     Here is my list of the top 5 Pumpkin Spice Scented Soaps    -Stiriling Pumpkin Spice Soap and AS  -PAA Atomic Pumpkin  -Uncle John’s Pumpkin Spice  -Sudsy Soapery Pumpkin Spice  -Van Ulay Drunkin Pumpkin  ______________________________________________________________________________Are Vintage Straight Razors Worth Restoring? It’s been a while since I’ve written an Article. Are Straight Razors Worth Restoring?   I’ll tell you my thoughts   https://sharpologist.com/are-vintage-straight-razors-worth-restoring/#google_vignette  ______________________________________________________________________________ Alum Block: Multiple Uses    What does an Alum Block Do? Or What Can It do?   -Acts as a Antiseptic for cuts -Reduces irritation -Can be used as a deodorant   But…..it can also do….   -Increase traction on hands for skin stretching -A quick and safe way to get rid of pimples -Can fade Dark Spots over time on the face.  ______________________________________________________________________________   Fall Seasonal Special is Coming!!! It’s that time again!  The Annual Fall Seasonal Special is coming!   For those of you new to the podcast, this is the biggest show of the year.  I discuss all of the Fall Season releases from all the vendors/artisans in the industry.    This year I have a special section of the cast that will feature past Fall Items that made a true impact. A Fall Hall of Fame!    Save the date: 10/28/24   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? Contact Me!!!   If you’re a vendor and would like to be featured on the show please contact me!!   Next Show: 9/17/24   Until then… Shave Straight and Shave Safe!!    Please check out my book: “The Modern Guide to Straight Razor Shaving”   Order by Thursday for guaranteed Father’s Day Delivery! 

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 August 19th, 2024. ______________________________________________________________________________   Today on the Show:     Rare Gillette in Big Auction  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    ______________________________________________________________________________ Rare Gillete Sold at Auction    Rarer than the toggle or bottom dial, The 1940’s Gillette Techmatic has only a few examples known today.  This injector style razor (not to be confused with the Techmatic of the 1960’s) was a concept that never took off with Gillette. Today, it’s considered to be one of the most valuable Gillette razors available.  ______________________________________________________________________________One Stone Honing Dovo Over the past week, I had to hone my Dovo daily driver. I performed the one-stone honing process with a Belgium Coticule. The results were great!     The process is simple, blunt the blade on a glass cup, then create a slurry on the coticule until it’s thick then progress through the honing process until the razor is sharp, then strop.    It was fun, but I recommend setting the initial bevel (cutting edge) on a synthetic stone then moving to the coticule. This may sound a little confusing, so I’ll explain!  ______________________________________________________________________________ Season of the Witch by Barrister and Mann       A brand new fall release from Barrister and Mann!  Pre-orders were last week but the product will be available to the public in a few weeks!  ______________________________________________________________________________   Fall Seasonal Special is Coming!!!   It’s that time again!  The Annual Fall Seasonal Special is coming!   For those of you new to the podcast, this is the biggest show of the year.  I discuss all of the Fall Season releases from all the vendors/artisans in the industry.    This year I have a special section of the cast that will feature past Fall Items that made a true impact. A Fall Hall of Fame!    Save the date: 10/28/24   Previous shows:    2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 _____________________________________________________________________________ Plant Based Synthetic Brushes    The Mühle Silvertip Fibre (STF) is a brush where the fibers are 37% plant based. Industrial dent Corn to be exact! See the chart below:    Check out the full article: https://sharpologist.com/plant-based-synthetic-shave-brush-fibers-promise-more-sustainable-production/  _____________________________________________________________________________   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? Contact Me!!!   If you’re a vendor and would like to be featured on the show please contact me!!   Next Show: 9/3/24   Until then… Shave Straight and Shave Safe!!    Please check out my book: “The Modern Guide to Straight Razor Shaving”   Order by Thursday for guaranteed Father’s Day Delivery! 

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 August 5th, 2024. ______________________________________________________________________________   Today on the Show: Been Using a Boar Brush  New Double Edge Blades from Razor Emporium  Oliworks Hand Built Razors  WoolBlades Straight Razors  Fall Season is Coming !!   ______________________________________________________________________________ Using a Boar Brush  It’s been so long since I used a Boar Brush!  I recently picked up my Omega and started using it.  I had a blast! I’ll tell you all about it !  ______________________________________________________________________________Rex (Razor Emporium) DE Blades  REX has created a Double Edge blade specifically for their razors ( and any razor)! The team over at Rex/Razor Emporium are offering the blades for $2.25 for 5 and have the option for a 100 blade box.  Made of Swedish  steel and coated in teflon. Imported  ______________________________________________________________________________ Oliworks Safety Razor       Based on the Gibbs razor design, The Oliblade is 100% made in the USA by a family run machining business.  The company was founded in 2009, and they started making razors in 2023. Priced at $150, and available in solid guard bar or dual opencomb designs.  ______________________________________________________________________________   Woolfblades Straight Razor  Some beautiful designs coming from this custom razor producer.  Woolfblades are made in South Africa, start at $500 usd and go all the way to about $2000 usd.  They are sold primarily online and at a retail store in Ireland.    As with all custom pieces, remember your YMMV. These look great and have great reviews ! _____________________________________________________________________________   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? Contact Me!!!   If you’re a vendor and would like to be featured on the show please contact me!!   Next Show: 8/19/24   Until then… Shave Straight and Shave Safe!!    Please check out my book: “The Modern Guide to Straight Razor Shaving”   Order by Thursday for guaranteed Father’s Day Delivery! 

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 July 22 nd, 2024. ______________________________________________________________________________   Today on the Show: 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  ______________________________________________________________________________ Return of the Sabre from Blackland The Sabre is back from Blackland Razors!  This is a very special razor as it’s an adjustable single edged design.  Recently redesigned with a new magnetic adjustment system, this razor is open for pre-orders!      ______________________________________________________________________________What Are Frankenrazors?    Frankenrazors are razors that are composed of parts from one or more manufacturers. Basically it’s a custom razor that you can make yourself!    Many 3 piece double edged razors have similar parts so it’s really easy to change them up.  Who knows, your setup may become your favorite!    I’ll tell you my thoughts!  ______________________________________________________________________________ Gillette Foamy with a Straight Razor?        Yes, it’s true.  I tried Gillette Foamy with a straight razor.  Were the results good or bad?  You’ll just have to listen to find out!  ______________________________________________________________________________   Gillette Still Sends a Free Razor on Your 18th Birthday    I did not realize they still did this, and apparently they still do. Gillette is still sending a razor for your 18th Birthday.  I remember when I received mine?     Good marketing technique or is this outdated? 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.   Are you interested in sponsoring an episode? Contact Me!!!   If you’re a vendor and would like to be featured on the show please contact me!!   Next Show: 8/5/24   Until then… Shave Straight and Shave Safe!!    Please check out my book: “The Modern Guide to Straight Razor Shaving”   Order by Thursday for guaranteed Father’s Day Delivery! 

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 June 24th, 2024. ______________________________________________________________________________   Today on the Show: New Stuff From Wiborg Shaving  TI Glide Single Edge Razor  Old Soaps Worth Trying  Now is the time to Purchase on Ebay  ______________________________________________________________________________ New Stuff From Wiborg  Wiborg has recently launched some new items. The quiet shave brush company has some of the most sought after models, and I have no idea how to get one.    I have usd a Wiborg brush before and agree they're awesome, but still do not know how to get one. The website is always sold out and the company has never responded to an email of mine.     ______________________________________________________________________________Ti Glide from Titaner  This new single edge razor takes ½ of a DE blade and is importanted from Asia.  Still in the beginning stages, I signed up for their newsletter and found them to be very active on social media. What are your thoughts?  ______________________________________________________________________________ Old Soaps Worth Trying       What are some brands that have been around worth trying?   Vintage Shave soap has a certain appeal to some wet shavers.  Although getting more and more difficult to find, there are still many out there. Shave soap with time tends to harden up and lose its scent but performance is still there.     You’ll need to “wake up” the soap by using it.  After several decades of storage they tend to get dry and hard.  A little warm water will wake them right up!    Here are brands to look for:    -Tabac: It’s fun to see how this soap has evolved over the years -Yardley: Direct from the UK, this is one of the most popular with the vintage soap crowd.  -Williams: Yes I said Williams. The vintage stuff works great. -Burma Shave:  So popular in the 50's and 60’s and still a lot out there.  -Old Spice: No more words needed  -Palmolive shave sticks  -Vergulde Hand: Oldest soap still in production from the 1500’s   ______________________________________________________________________________   Now Is the Time to Purchase on Ebay    Recently, several rare items have sold for very low prices on ebay.  I’d say if your looking for a rare higher end piece for your collection, now would b a good time to look into it   _____________________________________________________________________________   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? Contact Me!!!   If you’re a vendor and would like to be featured on the show please contact me!!   Next Show: 7/9/24   Until then… Shave Straight and Shave Safe!!    Please check out my book: “The Modern Guide to Straight Razor Shaving”   Order by Thursday for guaranteed Father’s Day Delivery! 

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 June 10th, 2024. ______________________________________________________________________________   Today on the Show: Happy Father’s Day Single Edge Month Finale!  Modern SE Razors  OneBlade  Modern SE Razors  Father’s Day Gift Guide ______________________________________________________________________________ OneBlade  From a completely original design through a ton of research and development, the OneBlade is a razor that is almost in its own category. It has a pivoting head that handles much like a modern cartridge razor, with one SE blade.  Available in several different options, the Oneblade has been around for about 10 years now. Note they take Feather FHS-10 blades like the Autostrop.  ______________________________________________________________________________Modern SE Razors Gem Style:  Wolfman WR3, Parker Solo Edge, Starling ,from PAA, Blackland Sabre, ATT SE    Injector Style: Supply SE, Various Amazon Models, Parker Adjustable, BullGoose Asylum  ______________________________________________________________________________ Father’s Day Gift Guide         Father’s Day is this Sunday!  It’s not too late to get that special dad something great!    Don’t know what to get?  Here are some ideas for safe gifts :   Ask Him: Yes it can be as simple as just asking him. For a non-traditional wet shaver, it may be hard to truly understand this whole thing. Asking him about his favorite vendors/artisans can go a long way. Check Out His Current stuff: What does he use everyday?  Is there a particular product he enjoys? Is he missing something?  Wet Shaving Literature: When in doubt a good Wet Shaving Book is always a great option. It’s probably the safest gift to give and even if he doesn’t read many books I bet he reads them.  Storage:  A cool cabinet, something modern or vintage is a safe way to give a great gift!  Storage also provides a mutual gift for the family as his stuff can be all organized.    Avoid the following:   I always recommend avoiding modern day, drug store stuff for the traditional wet shaver.  Trust me we’ve tried all of it.  Also, avoid anything gimmicky or weird stuff. I’ll tell you more!    ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________   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? Contact Me!!!   If you’re a vendor and would like to be featured on the show please contact me!!   Next Show: 6/24/24   Until then… Shave Straight and Shave Safe!!    Please check out my book: “The Modern Guide to Straight Razor Shaving”   Order by Thursday for guaranteed Father’s Day Delivery!