Wet Shaving Talk For 25 August 2025

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 August 25th, 2025.

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Today on the Show:

 

Barrister and Mann Fall Release Pre-Order And a New Razor! 

Wet The Face:White Lotus Shave Soap Release 

Tariff Talk: New Updates 

Collector Series: Wade and Butcher Chopper: 8/8 Straight Razor 

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Barrister and Mann Fall Releases Announced!! 

The Skull Razor:

From the website: 

As part of the Horror Double Feature, we're collaborating with the awesome guys at Proof to bring you the Skull, the first razor that's truly ours. Anodized in jet black with a clear-coated, scalloped top cap, the Barrister and Mann logo engraved on the back, and the original Hallows skull burned into the pommel, these beautiful razors are milled from solid aluminum at Proof's workshop in Montana, right here in the USA. They'll be available as part of the pre-release, which opens this Saturday, August 23rd, and we'll even have some extras come October for those who missed out or who love their new razor so much that they want a second.

 

“Barrister and Mann is proud to present the 2025 Horror Double Feature, featuring Hallows, and, for the first time, Southern Witchcrafts' Samhain (pronounced "sah-wen"), which will be offered in our vegan base. A richly gothic scent inspired by an ancient Gaelic festival, Samhain features notes of bourbon, tobacco, pumpkin, sandalwood, nutmeg, oud, incense, amber, vanilla, hazelnut, charred wood, and musk. It's gloriously appropriate for the season and the perfect compliment to the dry, fen-inspired cocoa/moss of Hallows.”

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Wet The Face: White Lotus Release 

From the very first lather, you’re welcomed by the refreshing calm of aloe vera and the bright, invigorating spark of crisp ginger. As the scent unfolds, the heart reveals a serene harmony of delicate white tea, transporting you to a place where time slows and the world's noise fades away. The journey deepens with creamy cedarwood and warm vanilla, wrapping around you like a soft embrace. Beneath it all lies the gentle floral elegance of lily, a soothing base that linger

 

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Tariff Talk: Updates 

Some tariff updates that may affect wet shaving supplies from overseas. What we know. (Non-political opinion) 

 

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Collector Series: Wade and Butcher 8/8 For Barber’s Use 

One of the most collectable vintage straight razors out there, The Wade and Butcher 8/8 size “For Barber’s Use Only” is truly a shaving marvel. Its huge size makes it a rarity and if there are any razors that are worth restoring, this is one of them.

Value: $500-over $1000. 

 

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Mantic’s New Site: The Black Coffee Life 

 

MAntic has a new site dedicated to coffee:  Check it out: https://theblackcoffeelife.com/ 

 

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