Shaving With Respect

When I started my Wet Shaving journey many years ago, I came upon a company called Soap Commander. I had no idea what I was looking for, but I knew I wanted to try it. I wanted to shave like my dad used to do with a DE razor. So I ordered a sample package from Soap Commander and an R89Grande DE razor and blade sample package from Amazon. The soap came to me first, and I remember being very excited to show my friend Tom, whom I had called into my office to show him all the stuff. I gave him a few samples to try.

This was the beginning, and now, many years later, I have started my own company, Wet The Face, and have my own line of products. Needless to say, I had forgotten about my first shaving soaps, so I'm here showing some respect.

Respect is a delightful combination of lime and patchouli, which I bloomed for approximately two to five minutes, due to its slightly drying out over the years. The loading of the brush was easy, and the lather this soap produced was amazing. It got right into the beard and provided great coverage. The slickness and glide were also just as good, along with a wonderful post-shave feel.

If you're looking for something you can count on, then Soap Commander is your best bet.

Saponificio Varesino 1945

Today I'm using Saponificio Varesino 1945 right from its storage holder. I first bloomed the puck for over 3-5 minutes, which allowed me to load more soap on the brush. Once this was done, I lathered it into a rich creamy lather right into the beard. Amazing feel from this lather. The scent is one I like, but the strength could be a bit more pronounced.

Needless to say, the shave was wonderful, the soap allowed me to go over trouble spots without the fear of irritation, and the post-shave feel was brilliant. I would recommend any of these soaps, but for me, one is all I need because I'm not sure each release is that different than the previous ones. They all seem to have the same scent to me. I'm sure this is just something that I'm experiencing. So, try to find a place that would allow you to try them and see for yourself.

Santa's Helper - Holiday Release

Introducing Santa's Helper Shaving Soap and Aftershave, a holiday-inspired duo from Wet The Face that embodies the crisp, invigorating scent of fresh-cut pine. This fragrance is a tribute to the rugged outdoors, where pine trees stand tall and strong, exuding a scent that’s unmistakably masculine, clean, and fresh. It’s not for the faint of heart—this is a scent for true pine enthusiasts.

Infused with a refreshing hint of menthol, each shave delivers a brisk, cooling sensation that awakens your skin and adds an extra layer of holiday cheer. The menthol’s icy touch pairs perfectly with the rich, evergreen aroma, making each user feel like stepping into a winter forest with snow underfoot.

Crafted with Wet The Face’s signature formula, the shaving soap lathers up luxuriously, offering a creamy cushion that glides effortlessly for a close, smooth shave. Meanwhile, the aftershave extends that freshness, leaving skin toned and invigorated. It's an ideal way to start or end the day with a festive but classic scent, perfect for those who embrace the holiday spirit with a love for the raw, unadulterated scent of pine.

Santa's Chocolate Factory - Thin Mints

Today, we release our holiday offerings. Santa's Chocolate Factory & Santa's Helper. We are going to be using Santa's Chocolate Factory - Thin Mints. Like the label says, it's a chocolate thin mint scent bursting with the aroma of a freshly opened box.

I placed some in our Wet The Face Shaving Bowl, and the lather I created was amazing. Thick, rich, and creamy. It got right into the beard and provided the perfect coverage. The slickness and glide were high on the charts, allowing for an irritation-free shave. The post-shave feels fantastic, and applying the aftershave provides Thin Mint goodness.

Next week, we will use Santa Helper, an amazingly strong pine-scented shaving soap

Vanilla Tobacco - Tallow Version

Today I'm using one of my own shaving soaps called Vanilla Tobacco. This one is from our tallow line, which I started a few years ago. So far, they have been a big hit, and people seem to like them.

I did my usual bowl lather without issues, and the lather was thick and creamy. This allowed for great coverage and got right into the beard. The slickness and glide were above average, allowing for an irritation-free shave.

Also in this video, I talked about my haircut and finding a handyman to help me with the installation of my new refrigerator. What an eye-opener to how much they want to come to the house.

I could write about it, but I think it's best to watch the video; you get a really good idea of what went on. 

It Was A Dark Matter Day

Yes, it was a Dark Matter Day. It started last Friday when I was making a call to a customer, then I heard an explosion outside the house. A second later, all the power went out in the neighborhood. The power outage lasted from 6:30PM to 10:30PM. When the power finally went on, I was certainly relieved, and I needed to start the day early, so I went to sleep. When I got up the next morning, went into the kitchen, and opened the refrigerator, it was very warm. All the food had spoiled and needed to be thrown out. I called a Tech to come down to have a look, and he told me it would cost the same amount to buy a new one if he had to fix so off to Best Buy I went.

When In Doubt, Use Proraso

Yes! When in doubt, use Proaso; that's what I did. It comes in a tube, so it's easy to just squeeze some on your fingertips and apply it to your wet face. You can use a brush to make the lather, or do what I did: massage it into your beard, whichever way you choose, the outcome will be the same amazing lather.

Now, for me, the only thing that I have to worry about is the shaving cream drying out. This is not the fault of Proraso because it happens to me no matter what shaving cream I use. All I do is just add a little water to my hand and then reactivate the shaving cream by going over the same areas I applied it to, and presto! Problem solved.

Despite my dull single-edge blade, the shaving cream allowed me to glide right over my face with an irritation-free shave with no nicks or cuts. Truly a wonderful shave.