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Air Force One from Strike Gold Shave Arrives Mid November
Frank Misa over at Strike Gold Shaves hinted that his new fragrance, Air Force One , will drop in mid-November around Veteran's Day. Here's what Frank has said so far: Air Force One 's capabilities include being a secure, mobile command center with advanced communication systems, medical facilities, and defensive technology. It can fly halfway around the world, has a full-service kitchen, a medical suite that can act as an operating room, and is equipped to conduct secure m

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Nov 1, 20251 min read


The Anatomy of a Fall Scent – The Art of the Cold Air Bloom
The secrets to a great fall scent and our top recommendations.

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Oct 26, 20257 min read


Subtle Arts Announces Applewood Dropping 10/25.
Here's what Joe Dean said so far: Applewood Pumpkin This isn’t your typical sweet, gourmand pumpkin pie fragrance. I started this scent with smooth, fresh woods, blending together applewood, Virginian cedar and fir needle. Then I added some of the typical pumpkin pie spices and a couple unconventional, warmer spices such as cardamom and black pepper. The scent is finished with a touch of vanilla sugar to smooth it all out and bring the fragrance together. This one is warm, f

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Oct 12, 20251 min read


Moon Soaps Dropping Koa Mahina 10/12/25 at 3pm PT
Not much is known but here are the scent notes. Koa Mahina is a blend of Teakwood, Santal, Cedar, Sandalwood, Amyris, Coconut, Benzoin,...

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Oct 12, 20251 min read


Noble Otter Releasing Rainroot on 10/16/25
Here's the profile from Noble Otter . Scent notes: Bergamot, Tea Tree, Eucalyptus, Freesia, Lily of the Valley, Plum, Musk, Puddle's...

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Oct 11, 20251 min read


New Releases This Week - 10/11/25 - Sun Down, Fear City, King of the City
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - Sun Down Picture it: 1963. The everyday man walks with confidence, knowing he's got something up his...

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Oct 11, 20252 min read


The Golden Heart of Strike Gold Shave: An Interview with Frank Misa
Meet Frank Misa, the founder and creative force behind Strike Gold Shave.

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Oct 4, 20254 min read


Strike Gold Shave Releases The Expedition on Sept 25th, 2025
Strike Gold Shave will drop its 3rd installment in the "Lewiston Clarkston Expedition" series on September 25th, 2025. Fragrance notes...

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Sep 24, 20251 min read


Ariana & Evans Announces Fall Meetup for November 15th, 2025
Ariana & Evans will be holding its fall Open House on November 15, from 1-5pm. Location: 290 Main Street, Ansonia CT. All items will be...

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Sep 24, 20251 min read


Never Alone 5 Released by The Razor Company on Sept 6, 2025
The Razor Company is collaboration with a group of leading artisans from the Wet Shaving community released the full line of Never Alone...

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Sep 6, 20251 min read


ShaveSplash Announces New Partnership with Strike Gold Shave
Strike Gold Shave ShaveSplash is proud to announce a new affiliate partnership with Strike Gold Shave, one of the premier brands in Wet...

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Sep 6, 20251 min read


When Passion Leads to Mastery: An Interview with Master Brushmaker Paul Trotter
Brushmaker Paul Trotter follows his passion to arrive at mastery.

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Sep 4, 202510 min read


The Stirling Reputation of Stirling - An Interview with Rod Lovan of Stirling Soap Co.
When speaking of Stirling Soaps the words which come to mind are integrity, quality, variety, and affordability.

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Aug 17, 20258 min read


Barrister & Mann Kalyptos: The Art of Depth through Simplicity – A Symphony of Herbal Freshness
Barrister & Mann Kalyptos Scent notes: Eucalyptus, Spearmint, Peppermint Scent Family: Fresh Scent Sub-family: Green Kalyptos is an...

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Jul 30, 20254 min read


Phoenix Shaving’s Continuum 3: A Modern Reverie in the Grand Fougère Tradition
Continuum 3 Top Notes: Bergamot, Lavender, Lemon, Nutmeg Blossom, Tarragon, Rosemary Heart Notes: Jasmine, Fir, Geranium, Cyclamen,...

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Jul 11, 20252 min read


The Light of Moon Soaps: Crafting Joy with Melody & Zach Kent
Melody and Zach Kent love to create. On the surface, one would think Moon is simply about creating soaps. But, to look deeper and to know...

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Jun 29, 20257 min read


A Soldier's Story: How a Brush-Making Guardsman Supports his Brothers-in-Arms
Alex Marshall is the kind of person to whom giving comes naturally. The son of a pastor, he grew up in small-town Indiana, where he was...

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Jun 21, 20258 min read


Boom! Lather! - Legend Mark Szorady on How to Build the Perfect Lather
There are a handful of voices that make the wet-shaving world feel like a true neighborhood, and Mark Szorady—beloved creator and host of...

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Jun 14, 20258 min read


Ariana & Evans Opens its Heart: A Meetup Retrospective
Ariana & Evans hosted a meet-up on June 7 at their showroom and production facility in Ansonia, Connecticut. I arrived a little late—the...

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Jun 11, 20253 min read


From SOTD to Global Luxury Brand: An Interview with Peter Charkalis of Ariana & Evans
Peter Charkalis is living the life many wet shavers only dream about. What began like it does for so many of us—with a simple Shave of...

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Jun 6, 202510 min read
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