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 7th, 2023
Today on the Show
Apologies for the Delay
90's Shaving
Karve Overlander
Under $200 TI Razor??
New Brushes from Simpsons
New Razor using 904L Stainless Steel
Bay Rum from The Holy Black
90's Shaving
Shaving in the 1990's was all about convenience. Shave gels were becoming more popular and companies such as Barbasol struggled to stay in business.
Notable Wet Shaving Events of the 90's:
-Gillette introduced the Sensor Excel Razor (1993) First razor with spring loaded head.
-Gillette introduced the Mach 3 (1998) First razor with 3 blades Stayed in production until 2020.
-Gillette introduces a line of deodorant, shave gels.
-Barbasol featured in Jurassic PArk and The Fugitive
-First Wet Shaving Group Created by Lynn Abrams
Karve Overlander
This Aluminum razor from Karve shaving has been getting tons of great reviews. Pisces at $125 CAD it's available in several different colors and without a stand.
Under $200 TI Razor??
The Yates Precision Razor is now available in Titanium, and for $170!!!.
Although sold out at the moment, The new Merica TI is 100% CNC machined from solid titanium in the USA. It sold out quickly when first released this week. Mild Shaver.
New Brushes From Simpsons
-Several new brushes by Simpsons just released.
-Possibly the best Synthetic knots, the Platinum Fiber knots are getting great reviews.
New Razor from Carbon Shaving w/904L Stainless Steel
Carbon Shaving is now offering a razor in 904L stainless steel! This form of stainless steel is more resistant to saltwater corrosion, and holds a slightly better polish than 316L.
904L has been used by luxury watchmakers (such as Rolex) since the mid 80"s and has proven to last the test of time. Currently sold out with a lit price of $600
Bay Rum from The Holy Black
The Holy Black just launched their Summer release. This year it was a Bay Rum After Shave. Based on a 1920's recipe and of course packaged in typical Holy Black Fashion.
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Our next show will be 8-21-23
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