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 5, 2018.
Today on the Show:
A New Razor in the Works
Discussion of the Week: Shaving Literature
Training Tip of the Week: Using a Sponge When Shaving with a Straight Razor
Product Review: Barrister and Mann
Giveaway Sponsored by Shave Straight and Safe
What’s up with the cast!
What’s Coming Up!
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A new Toggle in the works
There is a new adjustable razor in the works modeled after the very popular Gillette Toggle.
I was fortunate enough to speak to speak with Eric the guy behind the project and we will have more content to come!!
Check out their website: https://www.janusrazors.com/
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Discussion of the Week: Shaving Literature
Believe it or not. There are a few books out there based on wet shaving! I have read several of them and would like to you all about it
Inventor of the Disposable Culture: King Camp Gillette 1855-1932 by Tim Dowling
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- A short book based on Gillette’s life
- Features his other endeavors as well as wet shaving
- The Man and His Wonderful Shaving Device: King C. Gillette by Russell Adams
- Features Gillette’s history as well as the evolution of the company
- Cutting Edge: Gillette’s Journey To Global Leadership by Gordon Mckibber
- Very well-written book about the history of Gillette and how it forever changed the way people shave.
- More detail in financials
- Leisureguy’s Guide to Gourmet Shaving: Shaving Made Enjoyable by Michael Ham
- More modern approach by a popular blog writer who is still active today
- Very easy to read and understand.
- Shaving Made Easy: What The Man Who Shaves Ought to Know:
- An old book (1905) that explains how to use, maintain and strop/hone a straight razor.
Tune in next week as we go over some books for the collector
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Training Tip of the Week: Using A Sponge While Straight Razor Shaving
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIM0Coix6Gg
Using a sponge to remove lather while shaving with a straight razor is a great technique. It keeps the blade clean and minimizes the risk for damage by noting bringing the blade close to the faucet.
This video debuted when I first started wet shaving. It’s one of the best (and most relaxing) i’ve seen to date.
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Product Review: Barrister and Mann
- Awesome Scents
- Organized release schedule
- One of the leaders in wet shaving performance
- I’ll tell you all about it
Give-A-Way Sponsored by Shave Straight and Safe
- Win a soap by Ginger’s Garden
- How do you win? Listen for directions in the cast! I’ll tell you how to enter!!
- I will announce the winner on the next cast!
- Winner to last week’s contest is Bob Palmer
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What’s up with the Cast!
- Sponsorship Program
- Review Series
- Interviews with Vendors
As our community grows I have realized it may be time to upgrade. Unfortunately these upgrades (product, technology, time and graphics) cost money.
If you’re interested in advertising/sponsoring or just providing some stuff to be reviewed or given a way please contact me!
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What’s In Store for the Podcast?
- What’s happening in the Wet Shaving World!
- Another Giveaway
- Discussion of the Week:Wet Shaving Literature
- Barrister and Mann
- Contact us [email protected]
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