Wet Shaving Talk For February 13

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 13^th, 2017.

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Today on the Show:

• What s happening in The Wet Shaving World!
• Discussion of the Week:   Collecting Vintage Razors
• Training Tip of the Week: Choosing the right Double Edge Safety Razor!
• Vendor of the Week: Panta Rei!
• What s Coming Up!

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What s happening in The Wet Shaving World?

• A New Wet Shaving Morning Show
  • I d Lather Be Shaving is a new morning show dedicated to traditional wet shaving
  • Hosted By Doug and Matt
  • Several episodes in and they are really interesting!
  • Tell them Joe Sent Ya!!
• The Big Shave West 3
  • April 22, 2017
  • The largest wet shaving meet-up of the year
  • Hosted by Old Town Shaving Company
  • Check them out here
• The Brush Soap and Blade Podcast
  • Hosted by Rick
  • Great podcast featuring traditional wet shaving and other manly skills.
  • Blog format.
  • Check it out here!

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Discussion of the Week: Collecting Vintage Razors!

• Are you ready to start a collection?
• Make sure to do your homework!
• Ask questions and don t jump in unless you re all in!!!
• Rust can be catastrophic
• Soap scum can be cleaned but can cover up damage
• Know your budget and stay with it.

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Training Tip of the Week: Choosing Your First Double Edge Safety Razor

• When choosing a razor one can be very overwhelmed.
• Let s simplify it for you:

There are several safety razors I feel are great for the beginner. These razors provide a very mild shave and will ease the transition from cartridge to traditional safety razors.

• Gillette Blue Tip Super speed (vintage)
  • This razor is one of the mildest razors I have ever tried.
  • The weight and balance provide excellent control
  • The razor is very forgiving and pleasant to use
  • You can score one easily on eBay or other second hand websites.
  • Price $20-$40 Average.

• Feather Popular
  • A very mild razor that reminds me of using a cartridge
  • The only razor I use with head shaving
  • Very forgiving, and easy to use
  • Readily available from many wet shaving vendors
  • Price around $20.

• Phoenix Double-Open Comb DOC
  • Self-Lubricating, and glides easily
  • Very mild, easy to maneuver
  • Perfectly balanced
  • Price $35

• Maggard s MR 18 with V2 Head
  • Very mild and provides a great learning experience
  • Easily upgradable there are several heads available
  • Readily available
  • Price $26

• Gillette Adjustable (any) Vintage
  • These razors were in production for around 30 years
  • The adjustable feature allows the user to adjust aggressiveness
  • There are many available
  • Price $10 and up

Please contact me if you have any questions!

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Vendor of the Week: Panta Rei

• Alessandro of Panta Rei has been doing monumental work in the wet shaving world
• His shaving brushes are composed of ceramic and contain beautiful art work
• He also makes shaving bowls, soap bowls, scuttles and 7 day straight razor boxes
• Check them out Panta Rei!

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What s In Store for the Podcast?

• What s happening in the Wet Shaving World!
• Choosing the right Double Edge blade!
• Organizing a wet shaving meet up!
• Contact us wetshavingnews@gmail.com

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Next Show: 2/27/17

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