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Dateline! 12/9/15

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Dateline! 12/9/15
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This week, Joe gives a short update on things going on in the community in our Dateline! show.

Due to a last minute family emergency, the full-length show was not an option, so I hope you enjoy Joes short show! My apologies for not getting a longer show to you this week, but we will have more great content next Wednesday!

 

Show Notes:

Company: Trader Joes

Trader Joe’s is now selling a shave kit in their markets

  • “A Close Shave” kit consists of a brush, soap,and balm
  • Retails for $9.99
  • Sandalwood scent.
  • Made in the USA specifically for Trader Joe’s
  • Getting decent reviews online.

Its very exciting to see a new shave kit available in a brick and mortar establishment.

I will be picking one up asap.

Company: Arko

Source: http://www.arkomen.com/

Date: 12/4/15

 

Recently there have been rumors that the classic shave soap/stick “Arko”  has been discontinued.

Arko was introduced in 1957 and was the first preparation product made in Turkey.

  • Joe has contacted Arko and is waiting for a response from their marketing division.
  • Arko has recently relaunched their “Arko Men” line this year and is marketing the products to 50 countries.

We will keep you updated on the status of this classic soap.

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Artisan News

Company: Maggards

Source:http://www.maggardrazors.com/

Date: 12/4/15

 

  • For those of you who were fortunate enough to take advantage of Maggard’s Cyber Monday sale you know who you are.
  • Maggard’s had some great deals on their safety razors, starter kits, soaps ect.
  • I took advantage of a safety razor kit and a few other items.
  • Maggard Razors were established in 2012 by long time wet shaving enthusiast Brad and his wife Cassie Maggard.

 

Company: The Shaving Shop

Source:http://shavingshoponline.com/

Date: 12/4/15

  • The Shaving Shop Online is now open.
  • The site features house brand soaps, aftershaves and handmade shaving strops.
  • Owned and operated by wet shaving enthusiast Peter Charkalis
  • We would like to wish Peter the best of luck and look forward to seeing his business grow.

Company: Wet shaving RoundTable

Source: https://www.facebook.com/wetshaversroundtable/

Date: 12/7/15

 

  • The Wet shaving Round Table has announced they will be changing production sites starting December 12, 2015 at 7:00pm EST.
  • The have decided to move to “Blab IM” from youtube for a better listening experience.
  • For those of you who don’t know, The Wet Shaving Round Table is a weekly live stream show, hosted by several notables in the wet shaving community and features a weekly guest host who is well known in the community.
  • Check them out on Facebook.

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Articles/Reviews

Company: SCW Cutlery

Source:Company: http://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/1880214/experts-tips-classic-wet-shave-and-where-hong-kong-buy

Date: 12/4/15

 

A recent article in the South China post visits SCW a cutlery store that has been selling traditional wet shaving supplies and hardware for the past 66 years.

 

  • Located in Hong Kong SCW carries a wide array of straight razors, strops, and brushes made from all different types of materials,
  • Custom razors and professional sharpening service.
  • Article describes how they provide a service that is otherwise not available in Hong Kong.  
  • The article also includes a short how-to-guide on how to shave with a straight razor.

Company: Pinaud Clubman

Source:

Date: 12/4/15

  • Joe purchased the soap and tried it for almost two weeks straight,  
  • His thoughts.  Great Soap and all around excellent value.
  • Really enjoyed the soap and scent.

 

Company: Badger and Blade

Source: http://www.badgerandblade.com/

Date: 12/7/15

  • Badger and Blade has announced their 2015 Badger and Blade Awards.
  • The awards are based on products that have been tested over the year and then ranked by their moderation team.
  • New awards will be announced daily.

 

Subject: Stropping

Source:  Joe B’s Stropping Video

Date:12/7/15

 

  • Recently Joe made a short video on a stropping trick to help newbies learn the fundamentals of stropping.
  • One of the main reasons razors lose their keenness prematurely is improper stropping .
  • In the video Joe takes a hanging strop and places it on a flat surface thus eliminated flexing that may “roll the edge”.
  • This method also greatly reduces the chance to damage the strop.
  • Check out the video, link in show notes.
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