Wet Shaving Talk For 9 December 2024

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 December 9th, 2024.

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Today on the Show:

Trip to Pasteur’s in NYC 

Holidays are here Choosing the right Gift! 

Traveling With Your Wet Shaving Gear for the Holidays 

Vintage Wet Shaving Ads 

 

Year in Review Episode will be 12/30/24. 

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Trip To Pasteur’s  

 

This past Friday I was in NYC and visited Pasteur’s on 34th street.  Despite the cold (31 degrees) we were able to visit and see all the great stuff!  I’ll tell you all about it! (I signed some books) 

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The Holidays are Here!! How to Choose the Right Gift!! 

Choosing the right wet shaving gift can be a hard task.  

 

Every holiday, I like to discuss some best practices when it comes to purchasing the right gift. 

 

Here are some tips to help make your gift memorable.

 

1. Ask tons of questions: Ask that special someone what they like.  Be sure to include what brands and items they like. 

2. Look at the stuff they are currently using.  Check out what they already have.  If you see some similarities, same brand or the same scent, then chances are they would like it. 

3. Ask their friends.  If you see your significant other is in a particular group or you know one of his/her friends, then contact them. 

4. Give extra time for shipping.  Majny wet shaving products are not available on Amazon, so make sure you purchase these items with more than enough time. 

 

Make sure you don’t make these mistakes:

 

1. Don’t assume.  If you see your significant other has safety razors, avoid getting him a straight razor.  Or if they like straight razors, make sure you get a good well-known brand. 

2. Try to avoid vintage stuff. 

3. Avoid products seen in value stores (such as Marshals) 

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Traveling with Your Wet Shaving Gear for The Holidays 

With holiday travel upo in record numbers over the past year, it’s safe to say, many of you will be traveling over the next two months. 

 

I know I’ve discussed traveling with wet shaving gear in the past but felt this is a good time to go over it again. 

 

-Don’t bring anything you can’t live without. 

-Don’t put blades or straight razors in carry-on luggage. 

-Bring a synthetic brush 

-Build a good DOP kit. Invest in a good bag. 

-Mention wet shaving to relatives. You never know, you may get to use a family heirloom. 

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Vintage Holiday Ads

I just love holiday wet shaving ads! Q4 as discussed prior was a big part of wet shaving back in the day.  I can just see so many guys getting new razors for the holidays! 

 

Gillette razor Xmas 1959 TV commercial

 

For that reason, most vendors did a good amount of advertising during this time.  

Check out this article I wrote a few years ago and take a look at some of my favorite Ads! 

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Mark aka Mantic 59

Most of All……….YOU!!!!

 

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Don’t forget to check out my book “The Modern Guide to Straight Razor Shaving” available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and at Pasteur's Pharmacy in NYC. 

 

If you’re a vendor and would like to be featured on the show please contact me!!

 

Next Show: 12/30/24

 

Due to my work schedule I will be skipping the week of Thanksgiving returning the week of 12/9/24.  Final show of 2024 will be 12/30/24 for the “Year in Review Special”  I apologize guys in advance.