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Phoenix Shaving’s Coop: A Bridge Between Two Eras
Coop is a category defying bridge between classic and modern fragrances.

Teutonblade
May 233 min read


The Cajun Blade's GOAT is the Stuff of Myth
The GOAT is one of the most complex scents ever reviewed by ShaveSplash, and also one of the most exquisitely architected.

Teutonblade
May 93 min read


Zingari Man's Derby is Ready for a Day at the Races
Derby is built around a minty, herbaceous freshness that immediately calls to mind lush meadows, sunshine, and warm air moving across open grass.

Teutonblade
May 32 min read


Phoenix Shaving's Fiddler's Friend: All Are Welcome!
Fiddler's Friend is an exceptional fragrance that reaches backward into the past while pushing confidently into the future.

Teutonblade
Apr 232 min read


Deacon Eugene Wohlfarth on Patience, Ritual, and the Healing Power of Wet Shaving
Deacon Eugene Wohlfarth shares his passion for wet shaving and reflections on life, well-being, and community.

Teutonblade
Apr 205 min read


Shannon Logan on Success, Expansion, and the Magic of Elysian Soap Shop
Over the last few years, Shannon Logan has built Elysian Soap Shop from a small artisan operation into one of the most distinctive brands in wet shaving. Hear her story and get a glimpse of Atlantis Frost and the rest of the 2026 line up.

Teutonblade
Apr 108 min read


Happy Chap's Vanilla + Vetiver Dances in the Springtime Air
Vanilla + Vetiver is a dense, juicy, tropical burst that pairs the delectable sweetness of vanilla with vetiver in a way that feels remarkably original.

Teutonblade
Apr 31 min read


Christian Ortlepp of Germany Brings His Passion for Wet Shaving to the World
Christian's passion for the ritual, the gear, and the people who make up the hobby, along with his unique window into the German wet shaving community, make his programs uniquely appreciated by his many followers.

Teutonblade
Mar 226 min read


Chris Cullen of Catie’s Bubbles on Scent, Story, and Connection
Founded in 2013 by Chris Cullen, Catie’s Bubbles is a brand synonymous with artisan wet shaving. Named after his daughter, it has become a fixture of the community, known for quality, originality, and an uncompromising commitment to performance.

Teutonblade
Mar 197 min read


Happy Chap's Black Cherry + Incense is a Bottle of Fine Wine
Black Cherry + Incense is a strikingly original fragrance, the kind of scent that immediately earns its place in a collector’s catalogue simply because it dares to do something different.

Teutonblade
Mar 142 min read


Catie's Bubbles Le Piment de la Vie has the Spice of Life
A genuinely original amber-spice gourmand: masculine without trying too hard, bold without being loud, and crafted with the kind of allure that makes you want to keep coming back for another smell.

Teutonblade
Feb 272 min read


The Rabbit Hole Powers Up: Android, AI, & More
ShaveSplash: The Rabbit Hole is now on Android and powered by AI.

Teutonblade
Feb 262 min read


Caswell-Massey's Number Six Steeped in Tradition
Number Six dates to 1772, and you can smell that long lineage immediately. Its structure echoes the early citrus colognes that defined the genre, most famously Farina’s Eau de Cologne (1709).

Teutonblade
Feb 221 min read


New Review: Saponificio Varesino's Cosmo is Classic Sicily
Fresh, spicy, with real depth and a refined finish, Cosmo makes a statement while staying versatile, and is a strong daytime pick when you want something conservative and timeless, but still interesting enough to feel intentional.

Teutonblade
Feb 141 min read


The Phoenix Shaving Tube 2.0 Pre-Shave: Designed to Move
With a smart formulation and a genuinely clever delivery system, Tube 2.0 is more than an iteration, it’s a refinement.

Teutonblade
Feb 123 min read


George Washington by Strike Gold Shave - Power, Restraint, Integrity
George Washington is an instantly collection-worthy citrus-forward composition of distinction.

Teutonblade
Feb 83 min read


Meet the New ShaveSplash App for iOS and Android
ShaveSplash: The Rabbit Hole is now live on iOS and the Android beta is starting.

Teutonblade
Feb 12 min read


New Review - Happy Chap's Pulp + Petal Feels Like a Day at the Beach
Pulp + Petal feels like Happy Chap bottled a tropical afternoon and didn’t bother to hide the grin.

Teutonblade
Jan 311 min read


A Stirling Decision: Will Carius on Barrister & Mann's Next Chapter
Barrister & Mann's decision to move soap production to Stirling Soap has got the community buzzing.

Teutonblade
Jan 295 min read


Phoenix Shaving's Spice Bot Has the Soul of a Gentleman
Spice Bot from Phoenix Shaving is intriguing, complex, and eminently wearable.

Teutonblade
Jan 263 min read
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