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8/2/15
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Forbes |
Forbes has done a pretty lengthy article on Phoenix Artisian Accoutrements, highlighting the company and its new company that s currently in formation. The article is a good read. See the show notes for the link. |
http://www.forbes.com/sites/karstenstrauss/2015/08/02/how-a-shaving-mascot-and-uncommon-scents-lifted-phoenix-artisan-accoutrements-in-the-grooming-world/ |
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7/16/15
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Stirling Soap Company |
Stirling Soap has released a custom synthetic brush that has seen some very popular reviews. The new, 26mm brush, nicknamed Kong, received praise from several online reviewers, and is said to have a knot very similar to a plisson. The original batch has sold very quickly, and more are expected to be ordered soon. |
https://twitter.com/stirlingsoap/status/621703418583748609 |
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7/17/15
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Maggard Razor Company |
Maggard Razors has added Soap Smooth products to their lineup of samples. The samples are currently on sale for $1.50US, or just under $20.00US for all thirteen available scents. For those interested in trying a multitude of soaps at a budget price, Maggards samples are a great way to do so. (Please note: Sale pricing is subject to change at any moment. Prices are listed on the date the content is added to show notes). |
http://www.maggardrazors.com/product/soap-smooth-shaving-soap-samples/ |
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7/17/15
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Chiseled Face Groomatorium |
Chiseled Face has added Tradewinds to its lineup of aftershave splashes. Tradewinds has seen some notoriety for its scent profile, building ocean, ozone, cucumber and mint upon a base of old spice. |
http://www.chiseledface.com/product/aftershave-splash-trade-winds/ |
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7/20/15
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Barrrister & Mann |
Barrister and Mann has released their summer Arcticue soap and aftershave set. While they are currently on vacation, you can check one of several retailers for ordering information. |
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7/22/15
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Dr. Johns Soap Co. |
Dr. Johns has officially launched their matching aftershave line. Their aftershaves are available for roughly eighteen dollars per, or sixty three dollars for the set of four. Of note, their aftershaves include rose water and alum, which seem to be underutilized ingredients in aftershaves. |
http://www.drjonshandcraftedsoapco.com/shop-galapagos/?category=Aftershave |
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7/22/15
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Caties Bubbles |
A new soap in a new formula is now available from Caties Bubbles. The soap, Royal Garden, is a complex scent of rose with several supporting fragrances. The big note here, though not of a fragrance, is that the soap is listed as fourteen dollars for the jar. This represents a six dollar savings compared to previously priced Caties Bubbles soaps. |
http://catiesbubbles.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=69_66&products_id=342 |
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7/23/15
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Barrrister & Mann |
As a reminder, Barrister and Mann are on vacation until August 11th. To order their products during this time, please see one of their partner retailers. Partner retailers can be viewed on the Barrister & Mann website. |
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7/25/15
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Soap Commander |
Refreshment, the latest Summer scent from Soap Commander is now available at Soap Commanders website. Sweet Tea is the fragrance in this soap, so if you re in the south like I am, you should have a pretty healthy appetite for this soap. But please, don t eat it. |
http://ow.ly/Q5eMS |