tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60134269167231602352024-03-18T12:52:55.553-04:00Wet The FaceWet the Face is a growing community where we share our enthusiasm for the art of wet shaving. We have amazing members always eager to help each other whether you're a beginner or a seasoned wet shaver. We would be honored if you join.Wet The Facehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12882708492173963655noreply@blogger.comBlogger512125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013426916723160235.post-83295131774280399032024-03-16T09:16:00.008-04:002024-03-18T12:52:23.328-04:00Yaqi Excalibur and The SEnoch Comparison<div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_fxRMDN1h-3HF0k5fXRJ578PDORrDcdNCjgNbP74uQgfQHR04to67k-OHDn2weCUCypSU3Y_yVtrSzIyKWhD9uzt6w0AP2qgEfFxhoS_D1EK8QYW3r9dmUs4Pt8uN4kZQNkb1lTyGqrisSOytvGTFqn2SUaxHki6ZJRgiVBFaOLGVa5u530xG8-P00LMb" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="147" data-original-width="360" height="131" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_fxRMDN1h-3HF0k5fXRJ578PDORrDcdNCjgNbP74uQgfQHR04to67k-OHDn2weCUCypSU3Y_yVtrSzIyKWhD9uzt6w0AP2qgEfFxhoS_D1EK8QYW3r9dmUs4Pt8uN4kZQNkb1lTyGqrisSOytvGTFqn2SUaxHki6ZJRgiVBFaOLGVa5u530xG8-P00LMb" width="320" /></a></div><br />Yaqi Excalibur and The SEnoch Comparison:</b><br />Today, we delve into the ongoing controversy surrounding the Yaqi Excalibur and The SEnoch from Classic Shaving. While many assume these razors are identical, why is Classic Shaving pricing them at $60 when they're available for $20 on Aliexpress? I set out to uncover the truth.<br /></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><a name='more'></a></span><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Interaction with Luke Webster:</b><br /><span>I ordered a Yaqi Excalibur and then sought out Luke Webster, the owner of Classic Shaving. After finally connecting with him, we had our initial conversation on Facebook within an hour. I asked for permission to share our conversation publicly, and he suggested he would provide a written statement. However, despite waiting for two weeks and sending reminders, I received no response. Consequently, I'll be sharing our conversation at the end of this YouTube video, after waiting for three weeks.</span><br /><br /><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj8FFTGynLaU9RAPbiZi8MKEdF5K86obeD6FYxLHU5J0uox1Uq9kcU88LhRayMH-7ZAfeWujWAhNFzLV22XL8C7-RHOibHRCiwRFfc0XXIwRuLDkkoQtiol5dMfq5GKCnPBe0bjHyye7vMBR-0iuXpb6M-ammq4ckACP-1_kz7dlBAFidUedWH2xyC5tbUf" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="120" data-original-width="204" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj8FFTGynLaU9RAPbiZi8MKEdF5K86obeD6FYxLHU5J0uox1Uq9kcU88LhRayMH-7ZAfeWujWAhNFzLV22XL8C7-RHOibHRCiwRFfc0XXIwRuLDkkoQtiol5dMfq5GKCnPBe0bjHyye7vMBR-0iuXpb6M-ammq4ckACP-1_kz7dlBAFidUedWH2xyC5tbUf" width="320" /></a></div><br />Comparison of the Razors:</b><br /><span>Although the Excalibur and the SEnoch appear quite similar, they are subtle differences. The SEnoch weighs the same as the Excalibur, and while the materials used are similar, the finish on the SEnoch is arguably superior.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Product Mention:</b><br /><span>In honor of St. Patrick's Day, I'll be using Wet the Face's "The Quiet Man" shaving soap this week. I've recently crafted a new batch of vegan formulas, but unfortunately, the tallow version is currently out of stock again, having sold out within three days. It was surprising to see such rapid depletion, but I have another batch in production, soon to be available.</span><br /><br /><b>Assessment of the Razor Situation:</b><br /><span>"Based on my experience, Mr. Webster offered to explain the situation but failed to respond, despite having ample opportunity during our conversation. After allowing three additional weeks for a reply, I can only speculate that he may be unable to provide the truth, as it could potentially impact product sales. While I did notice a slightly better shave with the SEnoch, I don't believe it justifies the additional $40 cost. Personally, I'd prefer to stick with my original Occam's Razor Enhanced Nano and call it a day."</span><br /><br /><b>Closing</b><span>:</span><br /><span>That concludes this week's analysis. As always, let's remember to be kind to one another.</span><br /><span>Regards,</span><br /><span>Don Youngner</span><br /><span>Wet The Face</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bExza1zLKbE" width="320" youtube-src-id="bExza1zLKbE"></iframe></div><br /><span><br /></span></span></div>Wet The Facehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12882708492173963655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013426916723160235.post-68704671506532262502024-03-09T09:14:00.004-05:002024-03-09T09:20:26.493-05:00Shaving With PipeSmoke<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi8jLjAhCFQIYOHB7vtpdk1tu4xtPMeyn6ynK-JMxX5HnePyVHULD2AzsFsUXwuyKWM4W8xV0rPGRIZvqOwIghoGC1iF86FJqEDCWOkd19rnefQ2_AuczFSAbTUyg88nGn32ysTjVMoDNLyO7vNZ28DXaL6ujDPvfxnCrNzHLqViVGtfnNIUvIVmLiGrIFh" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img data-original-height="902" data-original-width="902" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi8jLjAhCFQIYOHB7vtpdk1tu4xtPMeyn6ynK-JMxX5HnePyVHULD2AzsFsUXwuyKWM4W8xV0rPGRIZvqOwIghoGC1iF86FJqEDCWOkd19rnefQ2_AuczFSAbTUyg88nGn32ysTjVMoDNLyO7vNZ28DXaL6ujDPvfxnCrNzHLqViVGtfnNIUvIVmLiGrIFh=w320-h320" width="320" /></a></div>Today I'm using the old stand-by PipeSmoke it never fails to impress me with just how amazing this scent is. The lather is just crazy rich and creamy the slickness and glide allow me to be aggressive with the single-edge razor. I can go over trouble spots without fear of irritation. The post-shave feel is always a pleasure.</div><br />My discussion this week in this video surrounds the Excaliber Vs Enoch are they the same? All signs point to yes so far. I did get the Excalibur order in and quickly looked and the razor head they are similar in appearance but I have not shaved with it yet which I will leave for the upcoming video. If this turns out to be the same product and Mr. Webster is just reselling the Excalibur as his own branded razor then I going to seek a refund and I encourage others to do the same because he has lied to us all. On the other hand, if Yaqi razors are working with him (like he said in our conversation) to come out with a razor based on the Excaliber then he is going to have to show me where the differences are (handle not included). For someone such as myself who supported his Occam razor line, I at least deserve to be told the truth we all do.<br /><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span>Next week I will be combining the St Partick Day shave using The Quiet Man shaving soap with the Excaliber razor. I will also release the conversation of myself and Mr. Webster discussing the fate of Classic Shaving and Occam's Razor line of products. Stay tuned for that.<br /><br />That's all I have this week<br />As always be kind to one another<br />Don Youngner<br />Wet The Face<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XvbGisAbNiw" width="320" youtube-src-id="XvbGisAbNiw"></iframe></div><br /><div><br /></div>Wet The Facehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12882708492173963655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013426916723160235.post-3907740588419041672024-03-02T09:14:00.002-05:002024-03-02T09:14:36.160-05:003D Printed Shaving Bowls & Followup<div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqseF-Fy6sC08bE7AcXjQTUEtyjfQdvr0Qt2kmYDJ8iPN6Xm3g2_vgIH7gkjMyxr50hQIeOoRf1eP68oCrC6-RVuhIRCFBmzmLsCKhpu5eOs2xS_EocufbOM82AHGuf_fUX3jrVj0VlB5utajHZYoi4f_Y-xHRjHmhmarYVBQrAybt88_Ceiwuk7CKPWAe" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img data-original-height="296" data-original-width="390" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjqseF-Fy6sC08bE7AcXjQTUEtyjfQdvr0Qt2kmYDJ8iPN6Xm3g2_vgIH7gkjMyxr50hQIeOoRf1eP68oCrC6-RVuhIRCFBmzmLsCKhpu5eOs2xS_EocufbOM82AHGuf_fUX3jrVj0VlB5utajHZYoi4f_Y-xHRjHmhmarYVBQrAybt88_Ceiwuk7CKPWAe=w320-h243" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I've been focused on 3D printing projects for Wet The Face. We had another surge in sales with our stands that Chuck created. The 7-slot version seems to be the biggest seller right now. I can design elementary things but when it comes to complicated objects well, I turn to Chuck.</div></div></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><br />I was searching for a shaving bowl and came across one that looked like one piece of rope shaped into a small bowl. I thought this just might work let me print it and see. It did a good job of making lather but the soap that did not dissolve was found in the rope texture of the design. Then I came across one that I've seen on many maker sites. This design seemed to be the favorite with a ton of downloads counts. So I tried that one and you can see it in action because I used it in today's YouTube video. I have to say it worked very well. <br /><br /></span><span><a name='more'></a></span><span>Now this is made in PLA filament and I think it will be ok to use it like this but you can't use very hot water or this will melt, warm water only. As you can see from the video it created an amazing amount of lather and the clean-up was a breeze. The sad part is when I contacted the creator and asked if I could get a license to sell this he told me no. That's perfectly fine I get it. So my next move was to contact Chuck.</span><br /><br /><span>Now, Chuck is a very busy man he has lots of things going on in his life so I just sent him an email explaining the situation, and absolutely no worries if he is not able to. I was just putting it out there. In the meantime, I'll take a crack at myself and see if I can come up with something halfway decent. I need to improve my skills in creating objects anyway. I'll post the progress (if any) so you guys can see the design.</span><br /><br /><span>The follow-up part is all about the razor from last week's video and how I contacted Luke Webster the owner of Classic Shaving. He told me not to post our conversation but wanted to speak to us through the YouTube channel. So far as of this writing Feb 28th he has not used the link I gave him to do that. If he does not address this in two weeks I will post our conversation so you will know what's going on with Occam's Razors and address the concerns of the new SE-noch that most people have.</span><br /><br /><span>Well, that's all I have for this week</span><br /><span>As always be kind to one another</span><br /><span>Don Youngner</span><br /><span>Wet The Face</span></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EZKknCuBUUA" width="320" youtube-src-id="EZKknCuBUUA"></iframe></div><br /><span><br /></span></span></div>Wet The Facehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12882708492173963655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013426916723160235.post-39302001891848689302024-02-24T09:13:00.002-05:002024-02-24T09:13:58.905-05:00The SE Noch Razor Review<div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiVvD8_Y7dRoMyns_7yNNS6kq-ex9qt8_sazTPEoLMyBGBJEqvjVmUL68upld2l6VILkc2Hf_QIsMrUq34LTUwncfSrlaE3ln_pcHWVelYf5ULxwm2PFgGHzp66oDmMTTMewnhRw4CEIYbM8sh1qDW5s48EZrsmN-Kbjm86xL-JrrbhJTca7YsLa1c8zqNQ" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img data-original-height="463" data-original-width="389" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiVvD8_Y7dRoMyns_7yNNS6kq-ex9qt8_sazTPEoLMyBGBJEqvjVmUL68upld2l6VILkc2Hf_QIsMrUq34LTUwncfSrlaE3ln_pcHWVelYf5ULxwm2PFgGHzp66oDmMTTMewnhRw4CEIYbM8sh1qDW5s48EZrsmN-Kbjm86xL-JrrbhJTca7YsLa1c8zqNQ=w269-h320" width="269" /></a></div><span style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Finally, a new razor was released by Occam's Razor Team called SE Noch. I had no idea this was going on until my friend Dan pointed it out to me via email. I just had to order one since it was in my price range. The list price is $195.00 but on sale now for $59.98. I would have NEVER purchased it at the higher price.</div></span></div><br />The packaging has not changed over the years from the Occams Razor line and I had no problems with it. This is a single-edge razor and takes the same blades as the other two razors I have from the Occam's team the original Occams and the N.A.N.O. I happened to use the Feather Pro Guard in all of them.<br /><br /></span><span><a name='more'></a></span></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Loading the blade and assembling the razor was not that difficult but not trouble-free either maybe it was just the fact that I was trying to let the camera see what I was doing all in all it was a quick process.</span><br /><br /><span>The handle felt sharp to the touch the pattern was just fine but you almost have this feeling like it's going to cut you somehow but of course, this never happened. Not once did I ever have the feeling that this razor was going to slip out of my hands the grip was that good almost too good.</span><br /><br /><span>This razor's performed extremely well. It was a pleasure to maneuver and was able to get under my nose perfectly which in the past was one reason the Occams N.A.N.O was created. Its blade angle was perfect allowing for an irritation-free shave. Any shaving soap or cream will just wash away which makes clean-up a breeze.</span><br /><br /><span>I have to say at $59.98 it's a no-brainer purchase but stop the presses at $195.00. You're going to have to show me where the extra $132.00 is for because frankly, I don't see it at that price.</span><br /><br /><span>-------------</span><br /><br /><span>The link to the SE Noch Razor - </span><a href="http://tinyurl.com/3dkayuaw">http://tinyurl.com/3dkayuaw</a><br /><br /><br /><b>Here is the description from the Web Site:</b><br /><br /><span>What is The SE-noch Razor? This is the latest single-edge razor from the team at Occam's Razor. This razor has been in development since mid-2023 and we are very excited about bringing it to market. These razors are designed for a lifetime of quality shaving.</span><br /><br /><span>The Occam's Team has taken design ideas and best qualities from the Occam's Razor SE line (primarily the ENOCH razor) as well as the Classic Shaving SE lineup. If you liked the shave of the Classic Cobra, The O.R.E.N., or the original Occam's Razor we know you will love this razor. The handle is milled from Stainless Steel round stock and the head is Zinc Alloy & Brass.</span><br /><br /><span>Like any product from the team at Occam's Razor, you can expect excellent tolerances, high quality, top-of-the-line packaging, and a group that will stand behind their products.</span><br /><br /><span>The SE-noch Razor was designed to be simple. With just 3 simple pieces this razor will soon become your go-to shaver. We have been testing and perfecting the shave for months. We finally have the head, handle, weight, exposure, gap, and all other aspects perfected and finalized our molds.</span><br /><br /><span>More blades are not the answer to a better, closer shave. Anyone who has had a shave by a professional barber knows this. There is a reason the professionals only use one blade.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>That's all I have today</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>As always be kind to one another</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Don Youngner</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Wet The Face</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GR9xCAwiCgo" width="320" youtube-src-id="GR9xCAwiCgo"></iframe></div><br /><span><br /></span></span></div>Wet The Facehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12882708492173963655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013426916723160235.post-48362092415514411172024-02-17T09:11:00.003-05:002024-02-17T09:12:13.920-05:00Past Razor Reviews & Nivea Deep<div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjlY3DO8eq-88yPkuXP4BYOAjbcuCfCLin-H604EYyybJC9ZZ_T0NXkvHcu0GrEXLrtZklEbE5y3fJMVEzBBRwcFqRq8Fx5bp5K8fBw53UMjojAuqzsvFk2vWYHt59zyh-ng6mASuC9mQL5aJnidkwsZ0j12CkSDQ-JlhWsquWm3Be9Q5mdkJcZJ1cSJMeH" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="260" data-original-width="397" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjlY3DO8eq-88yPkuXP4BYOAjbcuCfCLin-H604EYyybJC9ZZ_T0NXkvHcu0GrEXLrtZklEbE5y3fJMVEzBBRwcFqRq8Fx5bp5K8fBw53UMjojAuqzsvFk2vWYHt59zyh-ng6mASuC9mQL5aJnidkwsZ0j12CkSDQ-JlhWsquWm3Be9Q5mdkJcZJ1cSJMeH" width="320" /></a></div>Today, we will look past the shaving creams and soaps and concentrate on hardware. I've done over 480 videos so far with most of our new subscribers having no idea of the past razor reviews I've done. So here is a look back at just some of the ones that I've reviewed.</span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />Listed below are searchable videos on my YouTube channel which I've shown in this video. If you want me to use any of them let me know in the comments section and the one that is asked for the most will be the one I use in the future. <br /><br /></span><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Mag T<br />QShave<br />Gillette Heritage Razor<br />The Hammer - Perl<br />Wet Shaving Club<br />Flexi with Stand-Perl<br />Blaze - Perl<br /><br />As for the shaving cream, I will repeat what I said in my review of it over a year ago my opinion of the shaving gel has not changed. I will tell you that this, Deep is the only gel I will ever recommend above all others the others don't even come close.<br /><br />The scent of Deep is that of a cologne from a well-made artisan shaving soap. A manly scent that you would wish had a matching aftershave. The magic of Deep is its transformation from gel to shaving cream the instant it hits the water. This metamorphosis creates one of the best shaving creams you'll ever use from a can. It has the best slickness & glide of most top artisan shaving soaps. One of the best things Deep has going for it is it's only $3 to 4 dollars it will be the best value in your den by far.<br /><br />So that is all I have for this week<br />As Always, be kind to one another<br />Don Youngner<br />Wet The Face</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jvCxAFD2EFo" width="320" youtube-src-id="jvCxAFD2EFo"></iframe></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>Wet The Facehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12882708492173963655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013426916723160235.post-8149283336479453432024-02-10T09:16:00.002-05:002024-02-10T09:16:45.784-05:00eShave White Tea<div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh6AG_AgtNIzyje2lb0hbcvQUhDHdNMNGI6KCxmDYPJmgR2Ee7T8VMeXmxfyzp7JkYqdDaO1GhWwdjn-jsk7D3WmN3FB-yaeJkEN7ihY4E3Qk8_uB7X4TdP9dcRd6TXIeztUqGoARMfIa7B4J0E6cd8Pa3db9E6qcwqAJKWTs-ASpFf08NcrtRR35V2oeC1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="140" data-original-width="500" height="90" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh6AG_AgtNIzyje2lb0hbcvQUhDHdNMNGI6KCxmDYPJmgR2Ee7T8VMeXmxfyzp7JkYqdDaO1GhWwdjn-jsk7D3WmN3FB-yaeJkEN7ihY4E3Qk8_uB7X4TdP9dcRd6TXIeztUqGoARMfIa7B4J0E6cd8Pa3db9E6qcwqAJKWTs-ASpFf08NcrtRR35V2oeC1" width="320" /></a></div>Today I use one of the better scented shaving creams called White Tea from eShave. If you have never tried an eShave product maybe now would be a good time. eShave was created in 1996 by Danielle Malka 28 years ago. I would consider this a high-end product with a high-end price but in this guy's opinion, it is well worth it.<br /><br />You don't need a lot on the brush to create a great lather, nor do you need to use a brush this shaving cream is good with both methods. I prefer a brush and it handles it with perfection. The leather was amazing, it got right into the beard and provided great coverage. The slickness and glide reach the top of the scales providing an irrational free shave. The post-shave feel was another chart-topper.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><a name='more'></a></span><span>When it comes to the scents I have only tried the White Tea and let me tell you it's hands down the best scent I've come across in this category. As for the others, I'm sure they are just as good but for my money, the white tea is the one for me and I'm sticking with it.</span><br /><br /><span>Also in this video, I touch on a few movies I've watched on the TMC channel. The first is Jack Lemmon and Lee Remick's The Days of Wine and Roses and the second is Paul Newman and Elizabeth Taylor's Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Both leading ladies are stunning but Elizabeth Taylor at the time of that movie is perfection.</span><br /><br /><span>The Days of Wine and Roses is basically about alcoholism and what starts out as a healthy relationship slowly builds over time to problem drinking for both the husband and then the wife.</span><br /><br /><span>This is a sad but often repeated situation for more than 6% of adults in the United States have an alcohol use disorder (AUD). This is about 1 in 12 men and 1 in 25 women. An additional 623,000 people between the ages of 12 and 17 have AUD. More than 88,000 people die from alcohol-related deaths each year in the United States. Alcohol continues to be one of the nation's most preventable causes of death.</span><br /><br /><span>A Cat On A Hot Tin Roof The story revolves around a wealthy Southern family dealing with issues of greed, deceit, and suppressed desires. Brick, an ex-football player, is struggling with his sexuality and his troubled relationship with his wife, Maggie. The film explores themes of mendacity, societal expectations, and the complexities of human relationships. Elizabeth Taylor received an Academy Award nomination for her performance in the film. There is a lot of crazy going on in this movie.</span><br /><br /><span>Well, That's all I have for this week</span><br /><span>as always be kind to one another</span><br /><span>Don Youngner</span><br /><span>Wet The Face</span></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PZ6jnBU-ivo" width="320" youtube-src-id="PZ6jnBU-ivo"></iframe></div><br /><span><br /></span></span></div>Wet The Facehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12882708492173963655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013426916723160235.post-69783881084430391022024-02-03T09:33:00.003-05:002024-02-03T09:33:34.048-05:00Gillette Heritage DE & Aveeno Gel<p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiSMdGwyGWrVgvNsIzczZtf6FzeSRQL-WSsJuzpNJ8p2qKYlxVtLhe5hUriBM_jbqyMeI_BfHQ7Nz-5spP0GKwoo1ZCCMUUhofJfUbJQGx9K12pjvwPSQccxSiKDHM37fbdMJkyUneMtd7qNRZrEt3F_l5eEXN94gK67zq8-DvXIvVR0kTrRzodM6eCvLO0" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img data-original-height="377" data-original-width="662" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiSMdGwyGWrVgvNsIzczZtf6FzeSRQL-WSsJuzpNJ8p2qKYlxVtLhe5hUriBM_jbqyMeI_BfHQ7Nz-5spP0GKwoo1ZCCMUUhofJfUbJQGx9K12pjvwPSQccxSiKDHM37fbdMJkyUneMtd7qNRZrEt3F_l5eEXN94gK67zq8-DvXIvVR0kTrRzodM6eCvLO0=w400-h228" width="400" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Today we flip everything around. We ditch the shaving soap for shaving cream gel in a can. Aveeno is the shaving gel of choice. We then decided to shave with a DE razor which came out a few years ago called the Gillette Heritage. This was offered on Amazon by Gillette which received lots of attention from the wet shaving community. It came in the classic brown clamshell case with a rich brown interior lining but it was not real leather. This was a closed-comb three-piece DE Razor with a premium, chrome-plated handle, the kind from years ago.</span><p></p><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><a name='more'></a></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>After it was released many reviews pointed out that it was merely a clone of an available DE razor from another manufacturer. Under the FAQ on the website, this is how they address that issue. "Yes, this is the first Double Edge razor set sold by Gillette in the US since the late 1980s. In 1901, King C. Gillette altered the shaving experience forever with the invention of the first safety razor. Now, more than a century later, Gillette is celebrating the holiday season by releasing the Gillette Heritage–Inspired Double Edge Safety Razor. This premium 3-piece razor set is inspired by the original 1929 Gillette double-edge razor.</span><br /><br /><span>The Aveeno was such a surprise, I've had only a few gels that have worked as well as Aveeno. I would have given this a perfect score if it wasn't for the fact that the can is just too damn tall why such a tall can is beyond me but I do believe that have addressed this issue. Other than that the product itself is amazing slickness and glide alone is worth the $5.00 price tag. it also makes an incredible lather that gets right into the beard and the post-shave feel, another surprise.</span><br /><br /><span>In this video, I also talk about a Netflix limited series that I told someone about 3 years or so ago and they just decided to just now watch it. I'm talking about the incredible series called Midnight Mass. The cast and acting are way above par the storyline is something that I think will keep you glued to the very end.</span><br /><br /><span>That's all I have for this week</span><br /><span>As always, be kind to one another</span><br /><span>Don Youngner</span><br /><span>Wet The Face</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GJpAHL4jQIQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="GJpAHL4jQIQ"></iframe></div><br /><span><br /></span></span></div>Wet The Facehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12882708492173963655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013426916723160235.post-28464749610534546692024-01-27T09:14:00.004-05:002024-01-28T22:32:00.234-05:00FairHope Soap Company / Him - Key West<span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNjp1kZUXHm8GrLTGxcfl1OzI211TuNg7ZIvhNEZtUBMgis7jx7tUJLRT3x_hnEqSUQu8drlPgDGvlvtOutQ4n6kZuW2tK3_tYNY-5ojvf9l3h_INvb4HXKAUl87ofnF4Wcap_5STj6Exbjsm9fHes_Nlu5-tAXBiY1q4c3SRkAvQ8HDEZjknSZfXGVFZe" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1009" data-original-width="1200" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNjp1kZUXHm8GrLTGxcfl1OzI211TuNg7ZIvhNEZtUBMgis7jx7tUJLRT3x_hnEqSUQu8drlPgDGvlvtOutQ4n6kZuW2tK3_tYNY-5ojvf9l3h_INvb4HXKAUl87ofnF4Wcap_5STj6Exbjsm9fHes_Nlu5-tAXBiY1q4c3SRkAvQ8HDEZjknSZfXGVFZe" width="285" /></a></div>We change it up in this week's video. Today I'm returning to the Rockwell Razor T1 which took about 2 years to finally start shipping. Once it was released a few months later they found an issue with the internal rod which I think was responsible for keeping things together. It would break for no reason so they fixed that and sent me another one. ( I never had an issue with the original one )<br /><br />We are also using a soap from FairHope Shaving Soap Company called Him the scent is Key West. It's one of the best I've had the pleasure of using. Unfortunately, I looked at the website and they don't offer that scent anymore. Next, the brush I'm using today is the Frank Shave brush a short handle with a great backbone synthetic just an all-around great brush.<br /><br /></span><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;">I loaded my brush from the soap container and found it very simple to do. This was due to how wide the mouth was on the tub. It took less than a minute and I was done. The lather was very creamy and allowed me to get right into the beard with great coverage. The slickness and glide were at the top tier and allowed me to go over trouble spots without fear of irritation. The post-shave feel was also superior.<br /><br />I also used a post-shave tonic by OZ which is called Yellow Brick and man do I like that scent it went very well with the Key West Him shaving soap. The Yellow Brick post-shave tonic is a mix of vetiver, cedarwood, and bergamot. Sadly I'm not sure this person is still making shaving products. I looked at the Pastures Pharmacy website they are listed but no products are in stock.<br /><br />All in all, this was a very satisfying shave and not once did I think of my Occam's razor, well, maybe a little.<br /><br />That's all I have for this week.<br />As always, be kind to one another<br />Don Youngner<br />Wet The Face</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/coeI_RNC3nQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="coeI_RNC3nQ"></iframe></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>Wet The Facehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12882708492173963655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013426916723160235.post-32776654810664923312024-01-20T09:12:00.001-05:002024-01-20T09:12:07.057-05:00Shaving With Sapone Di Paolo<div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAdQ8VS_fNmRmu1BF75A6Ax4PAtX3l5C4kjGC4GNG58Z_sjEuEnmNsEMiRJvtclBPledh1R5ALUNRAnW-a4STM_pdvvzB3pki59qcSWaqEB8r4W1834UIj4wmKP2XAyc2Yq5U_U4lKfV-RmA4QyLT6yYkZIwzvkZaC24rGi0W5d1w1jyBNHuwp9-AjJ3qb" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img data-original-height="459" data-original-width="521" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhAdQ8VS_fNmRmu1BF75A6Ax4PAtX3l5C4kjGC4GNG58Z_sjEuEnmNsEMiRJvtclBPledh1R5ALUNRAnW-a4STM_pdvvzB3pki59qcSWaqEB8r4W1834UIj4wmKP2XAyc2Yq5U_U4lKfV-RmA4QyLT6yYkZIwzvkZaC24rGi0W5d1w1jyBNHuwp9-AjJ3qb=w320-h282" width="320" /></a></div>Today's shaving soap is one that I've seen in my den many times but neglected to use for a long while. I can't give you a reason why it just worked out that way. The soap I'm talking about is Sapone Di Paolo. So many companies start out under one name and then as the company grows things change and so does Sapone Di Paolo. Its new name is called Eleven. I'm sure the formula for the soaps has changed but this soap seems to still be in the public eye as a collector's item and for good reason it's amazing.<br /><br />Just watch the video and you'll see how thick rich and creamy this lather is and how it gets right into the beard with perfect coverage. The slickness and glide are above average providing protection from irritation allowing you to go over trouble spots without fear. The post-shave feel was also above average.<br /></span><span><a name='more'></a></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>The scent of this soap is lime and Basil and had no idea just how amazing this scent is. It's a must-try if you can and now I have to try Eleven to see what has changed.</span><br /><br /><span>Also in this video, I talk about the things that are happening to my brother Harry. He is going through some crazy medical issues right now and I'm worried about him.</span><br /><br /><span>That's all I have for this week</span><br /><span>As always be kind to one another</span><br /><span>Don Youngner</span><br /><span>Wet The Face</span></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/csck6B_4LZA" width="320" youtube-src-id="csck6B_4LZA"></iframe></div><br /><span><br /></span></span></div>Wet The Facehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12882708492173963655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013426916723160235.post-51993379334110375472024-01-13T09:15:00.003-05:002024-01-13T09:15:40.004-05:00Shaving with The Flying Mango<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue";"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhWcOxxKvkunEZPdgRPJt9uwYICiLgKZRPdItvfTvg3r38VJKf_UU8hKj-UuCCkJGMRY-69ECg5kJQL-tMPl2Wtn2agj6F7b7IZ9bcEYva08BJc7_kmKdsH9t05Sd8Eu-AfBbjAc-IRYstKoHf2JkNlH81uNyhqclwYMjbotd4uXx55r5UAxMlvMG-4ihKJ" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img data-original-height="421" data-original-width="418" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhWcOxxKvkunEZPdgRPJt9uwYICiLgKZRPdItvfTvg3r38VJKf_UU8hKj-UuCCkJGMRY-69ECg5kJQL-tMPl2Wtn2agj6F7b7IZ9bcEYva08BJc7_kmKdsH9t05Sd8Eu-AfBbjAc-IRYstKoHf2JkNlH81uNyhqclwYMjbotd4uXx55r5UAxMlvMG-4ihKJ=w317-h320" width="317" /></a></div><span style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Flying Mango shaving soap is back! Today's shaving soap was introduced in 2015 and was supposed to be a limited edition made in Italy by Saponificio Varesino exclusively for BullGoose Shaving. It utilizes Saponificio Varesino's latest Beta 4.3 formula with added mango butter for superior skin conditioning.</span></div></span></div><p></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The scent is complex. At first whiff, you get hints of tobacco leaves. The top note is citrusy and slightly balsamic, the body aromatic with a hint of floral and lavender while the base is woody and musky.</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">As you can see by the video this soap lathers pretty well gets right into the beard and provides wonderful coverage. The slickness and glide are above average and provide protection from irritation.</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span></span></p><a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">You can get this soap if you spend $38.50 for a 150g puck I don't remember spending that much for my tin but times have changed I'm afraid. You can head over to http://tinyurl.com/5ee76n56 and pick up one for yourself.</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Also in this video, I chat about two movies I've watched one called Abcence of Malaise with Paul Newman and Sally Fields produced in the 80s and another on Prime Video called Saltburn. Saltburn is set in Oxford and Northamptonshire, England, it focuses on an Oxford University student who becomes fixated with a popular, aristocratic fellow student at his university, who later invites him to spend the summer at his eccentric family's estate. Absence of Malaise is about a prosecutor leaking to a Miami reporter that a liquor wholesaler is suspected in the murder of a union head, and the man's life begins to unravel.</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Well that's all I have this week</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">As always be kind to one another<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Don Youngner</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Wet the Face</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/140v5Le__kY" width="320" youtube-src-id="140v5Le__kY"></iframe></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p>Wet The Facehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12882708492173963655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013426916723160235.post-55553550081229692942024-01-04T14:00:00.009-05:002024-01-06T09:28:23.418-05:00Shaving & Turner Classic Movies<div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivMuMzfuot6nSp_WbIqufvYdrtXNBh6KkemUfA-rYPpxPjGfSIB1DlE7nX1w_hrRpy3nOxQ0rH2VAED7TWDRyCjlpjKg-3VCtca22K3JZAWEtqkB5E_SLPIXnqPbhHudz282HhDVO2k0FQ5vMKWCmE6jLNWr_XaHIG78ZzMyL0fg2udygJVCIYAzbSpL59" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivMuMzfuot6nSp_WbIqufvYdrtXNBh6KkemUfA-rYPpxPjGfSIB1DlE7nX1w_hrRpy3nOxQ0rH2VAED7TWDRyCjlpjKg-3VCtca22K3JZAWEtqkB5E_SLPIXnqPbhHudz282HhDVO2k0FQ5vMKWCmE6jLNWr_XaHIG78ZzMyL0fg2udygJVCIYAzbSpL59=w320-h320" width="320" /></a></div>For my first shave of 2024, I selected one of the soaps I use off-camera and on. It has been around for over 460 years, but not much has changed in the way of formula. I'm talking about De Vergulde Hand Shaving Soap. I found out they have a line of additional products like the aftershave balm I'd like to try. So already 2024 is starting out on a wonderful note.<br /><br />If you never heard of this soap my advice would be to give it a try. One word before you purchase, if you looking for a scent that knocks you over the head then this one is not for you. What it does have is a rich creamy lather with plenty of slickness and glide allowing you to have a carefree shave void of irritation. The post-shave feel is also impressive.<br /></span><span><br /><a name='more'></a></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Also, in this video, I talk about the new channel I discovered called Turner Classic Movies or TCM on my Fios guide It's on channel 730 Suffolk Long Island. During the holiday they ran a series of movies with Cary Grant, John Wayne, and Marland Brando and noted directors like Alfred Hitchcock. Some of them I never seen, others I never finished or didn't understand the content because I was too young. So I reconnected with them and I'm so glad I did.<br /><br />I think going forward I'll be paying more attention to this channel to see what I can watch. Although the style of acting can be silly and strange at times these movies still hold value to me. For instance, I can't resist watching the Marx Brothers Chico, Harpo, Groucho, Gummo, and Zeppo. They had a few movies like Horse Feathers, Duck Soup, A Night at the Opera, and Monkey Business. If it wasn't for the ability to record all of these on my DVR I wouldn't be able to enjoy any of them.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">That's all I have for now.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">As always be kind to one another</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Don Youngner</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Wet The Face</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WWIHx8GUboM" width="320" youtube-src-id="WWIHx8GUboM"></iframe></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>Wet The Facehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12882708492173963655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013426916723160235.post-81397883843986358622023-12-30T09:16:00.003-05:002023-12-30T09:17:25.418-05:00Last Shave Of 2023 Hello 2024<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgAEOH1w95QXkY4hGkxkTtyJsAuXgOOS5gJoNSdNlXP7txrTSMQBHLJ8s1JNA354wB4qJK4AwkmzqODEDD1gDsg4cS3-2ax17Yr6lSbQc5y0yCKyS_WnJrnc15y8ap-wNP6Ya0b0UQo8XKXh9YrJVAnYnGxgjXO4EhKYblNFrkKv0Q-Ku-kVf4Y9RCNqzl3" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgAEOH1w95QXkY4hGkxkTtyJsAuXgOOS5gJoNSdNlXP7txrTSMQBHLJ8s1JNA354wB4qJK4AwkmzqODEDD1gDsg4cS3-2ax17Yr6lSbQc5y0yCKyS_WnJrnc15y8ap-wNP6Ya0b0UQo8XKXh9YrJVAnYnGxgjXO4EhKYblNFrkKv0Q-Ku-kVf4Y9RCNqzl3=w400-h225" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;">As we leave 2023 behind, it was a challenging year for me. Not just for Wet The Face but personally regarding my wife Mary's health. Just this last month her tests all showed that her frontal lobe which controls speech is shrinking, where she used to talk all the time and now only says a few words to me. This is due to her advancing dementia, I know she understands what I'm saying I tell her I love her all the time and that I will be by her side always and she always smiles when I say it. <br /><br /></span><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Wet The Face had its share of challenges as well. Supply shortages are still affecting some goods but for the most part, availability is back to normal on most things like Coconut Oil, Shea Butter, etc..<br />The sad part is the prices have not come back down and I don't think they ever will.<br /><br />Our purchase of the Bambu Labs 3D printer has made a big impact on the quality of our 3D printed accessories including the Aftershave Wall Mount, Aftershave Desk Stand, Three Razor Stands, and soon our new offering of a Travel Kit which should be released in a month or two. Our resident CAD engineer Chuck LeChance was hard at work on this design for a few months. Such an amazing talent and asset to the Wet Shaving Community. His designs have helped Wet Shaver's organize wet shaving collections and reduce den clutter.<br /><br />Sadly, we still don't have a pottery person to take the place of Alford. I see he is starting to now release shaving bowls on his own so I don't think he's going to be making them for us going forward since Marie Ann decided to not continue Still looking for the replacement.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><!--more--></span><div style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">We have some new shaving soaps and aftershaves coming in 2024 the long-awaited continuation of the Peaky Blinders line with the release of Polly Gray, look for it in early 2024. Also, the Dirty Girls series will have a new release or two as well.<br /><br />Along with some additions, we will sadly have some subtractions these include Valyrian Steel, Himitus, and Lagom, all of them had a good run but I think it's time to make room for new products. If you want one please purchase them now. I will give them a few months and then remove them from the website after these are gone I will not be making more.<br /><br />During the pandemic years, we stopped our Wet The Face Giveaways, and that hurt Patreon. I Thank you to all who contributed to it. I'm not sure what the future holds for WTF giveaways but I have made the decision to cancel Patreon. I do want to start the giveaways up again at some point but it all depends on other artisans contributing all I can do is ask so I give it another try.<br /><br />Well, That's all I have for now<br />As always be kind to one another<br />Wishing everyone an amazing New Year in 2024<br />Caviar Dreams & BBS Shaves!</span></div></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wgibjbrp1oc" width="320" youtube-src-id="wgibjbrp1oc"></iframe></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>Wet The Facehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12882708492173963655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013426916723160235.post-75895824827748366182023-12-22T18:49:00.002-05:002023-12-23T09:15:28.416-05:00Shaving and Talking 17 <div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfmuPN48qLYCTEU-qMaSVuKrBE2Yq19NtaUmZC28to202G-1ZSi_5zmUIvZdaNBXvaCWdDc75NMpd1F4OU2-Ez3U8bjsgLQkEcr__sDnWBpebQUP39MYHqNriDzgWxjVqZzRjWtrfUx6KH_U4VzpyT3XGup2PjQTc5kBiMWnXXc9AYkYLpN0Sqm2pxJqKx" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img data-original-height="915" data-original-width="912" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjfmuPN48qLYCTEU-qMaSVuKrBE2Yq19NtaUmZC28to202G-1ZSi_5zmUIvZdaNBXvaCWdDc75NMpd1F4OU2-Ez3U8bjsgLQkEcr__sDnWBpebQUP39MYHqNriDzgWxjVqZzRjWtrfUx6KH_U4VzpyT3XGup2PjQTc5kBiMWnXXc9AYkYLpN0Sqm2pxJqKx=w319-h320" width="319" /></a></div>Today's shaving and talking we are using spices from the sea which I think is pretty much spot-on for Old Spice. Whether you use shaving soap or just the aftershave its scent is always old spice.</span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />Crazy lather no matter how you make a bowl lather or from the tub makes no difference. The slickness and glide are going to be with you right to the end of the shave and the post-shave feel will certainly please any wet shaver.<br /><br />On the talking side of this video, I express a concern I have with Mary's care at St James Rehab Center. This is not the holiday Christmas ending I was hoping for but it just turned out that way.</span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span><a name='more'></a></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8zTQGAs6sEA" width="320" youtube-src-id="8zTQGAs6sEA"></iframe></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>Wet The Facehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12882708492173963655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013426916723160235.post-22711212357751936472023-12-16T09:14:00.001-05:002023-12-19T11:58:01.890-05:00Shaving With Test Pilot Mary / Axe Throwing<div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1DBmZyPAqPxB2EzT8I7f4OB6LT7ZOwyuHaxt-L30LifbF3UwBnMuEWCw9pmdu25Jue_zUhbg1dXKW_Gu1hPjxtNjMNIvZzQReAi90Ql4yIlP4w73os9nqOlqE1bhzVhgZEFfkb-SO1anDzw1ANFzSPHCV-WN9q2H2llIvGaCY2i8Ycx9C24lefadFumcm" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img data-original-height="912" data-original-width="912" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1DBmZyPAqPxB2EzT8I7f4OB6LT7ZOwyuHaxt-L30LifbF3UwBnMuEWCw9pmdu25Jue_zUhbg1dXKW_Gu1hPjxtNjMNIvZzQReAi90Ql4yIlP4w73os9nqOlqE1bhzVhgZEFfkb-SO1anDzw1ANFzSPHCV-WN9q2H2llIvGaCY2i8Ycx9C24lefadFumcm=w320-h320" width="320" /></a></div><br />This week I'm using Test Pilot Mary as part of the Dirty Girls series of shaving soaps & aftershaves. This one has the scent of Dior Men's Sauvage. The scent notes Bergamot, Vanilla and Nutmeg Vetiver, Patchouli, Geranium and elemi, Ambroxan, Cedar, and Labdanum.</span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />The Dirty Girls series pays tribute to the women who worked tirelessly to support the war effort and defend our freedom. They were just as proud to be American as the men they fought alongside, and their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Wet The Face is proud to honor these brave women with a line of shaving products that embody their spirit and resilience.</span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span>I had a good friend named Peter who passed away a while ago. His son Mike is an adult with a family of his own and is very successful in his career. We have kept in touch and once a year we have dinner at a local pub called Finnigans. On my way to the bar, I walked right past something that was crazy to me an Axe-throwing center. I was shocked to see this in our town but it really looks like fun.<br /><br />My first question to them was do you guys serve alcohol? I was shocked to find out they do and for that reason, I'm still debating whether to go in or not these two things don't mix well so I guess I'm being overly cautious.<br /><br />Needless to say, I did make it to dinner, and Mike and I caught up and in the end, I said next time it was going to be my turn to pay the check.<br /><br />That's all I have for now<br />As always be kind to one another<br />Don Youngner<br />Wet The Face</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g8IlMVAddfY" width="320" youtube-src-id="g8IlMVAddfY"></iframe></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>Wet The Facehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12882708492173963655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013426916723160235.post-29349386275301643522023-12-09T09:16:00.004-05:002023-12-09T13:48:29.288-05:00Shaving With The Quiet Man (Tallow)<div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhc7f1Raud9h_MW0MWdUTvYQ7WQ6AegHbUC6SRDVkN1_R635brBN-51s04prKusZ59J--ZsoSq-U4-h1J9ErYdS2NMYWR00RWA_4RYFRpZufWNBdFJ7rL5YHxAiFX14b3wh_BLarrTP_7XyN355hqVgQweQonyibLAHYjqu5YxCjzbv3aJh7cuiGttSElOw" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img data-original-height="911" data-original-width="915" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhc7f1Raud9h_MW0MWdUTvYQ7WQ6AegHbUC6SRDVkN1_R635brBN-51s04prKusZ59J--ZsoSq-U4-h1J9ErYdS2NMYWR00RWA_4RYFRpZufWNBdFJ7rL5YHxAiFX14b3wh_BLarrTP_7XyN355hqVgQweQonyibLAHYjqu5YxCjzbv3aJh7cuiGttSElOw=w320-h319" width="320" /></a></div>In the realm of shaving enthusiasts, the debate over tallow is ever-present, with some staunchly avoiding it while others swear by its virtues. At Wet The Face, we've delved into the world of tallow-based shaving soaps by transforming some of our popular formulas. After a year-long quest for the perfect tallow, we discovered a gem right here on Long Island, sourced meticulously to meet our standards.<br /><br />However, the journey took an unexpected turn when it came time to replenish our tallow supply. A six-month wait for production to resume tested our patience, but the moment finally arrived, and we wasted no time crafting our coveted tallow-based shaving soaps.<br /><br /></span><span><a name='more'></a></span><span style="font-size: medium;">Our current lineup features four exceptional choices: Vanilla Tobacco, Grey's Vetiver, Vintage BarberShop, and the standout performer, The Quiet Man. Despite being a staple for some time, The Quiet Man has recently stolen the spotlight. Our small batches yield around 20 tubs per production run, and as of now, we find ourselves with just 6 tubs remaining—an impressive feat considering its enduring popularity.</span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />If The Quiet Man piques your interest, act swiftly—currently, only 6 are available in stock as of this moment. Secure yours before they run out!<br /><br />As Always be kind to one another<br />Don Youngner<br />Wet the Face</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CbEI5LM2Jkk" width="320" youtube-src-id="CbEI5LM2Jkk"></iframe></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>Wet The Facehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12882708492173963655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013426916723160235.post-28706536968113009822023-12-02T09:17:00.004-05:002023-12-02T09:17:56.623-05:00It's A Wonderful Shave!<div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgFlokaoPnhXBQ5rdHKWjxEnm2R94TNRlBlxINrLmEbGg6fs8cL-GeurZXI2k0lJCYINLxKKbnL1jJXZUQ8evZBx-PrdKbdbauUjKyqjeaG3kIS_I5T2o3APiTAHKjjjFjtbMfBzVr1WEbPtWLMRa7-y5OO6ZfV2l2zRS2FmG3TJXLbhaz4ZsVfGrfc384V" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img data-original-height="912" data-original-width="912" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgFlokaoPnhXBQ5rdHKWjxEnm2R94TNRlBlxINrLmEbGg6fs8cL-GeurZXI2k0lJCYINLxKKbnL1jJXZUQ8evZBx-PrdKbdbauUjKyqjeaG3kIS_I5T2o3APiTAHKjjjFjtbMfBzVr1WEbPtWLMRa7-y5OO6ZfV2l2zRS2FmG3TJXLbhaz4ZsVfGrfc384V=w320-h320" width="320" /></a></div>Today we use an old shaving soap I made a while back called It's A Wonderful Shave. It was a big hit for many years and then I had to place it in the vault for other holiday shaving soaps to make their debut. I found a few of them on my shelf and thought if anyone wanted one they could go to my online flea market I only have 5 so first come first served. <br /><br />This shaving soap was inspired by the scene in It's A Wonderful Life! This truly captures what it would be like walking down Main Street during Christmas time in Bedford Falls. The notes include all the holiday flowers and the softest whisper of spices, with bottom notes of balsam and pine. It's one that's sure to come out every holiday but use it each time you shave to remind yourself that you do have A Wonderful Life.<br /><br /></span><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;">I also talked about a project Chuck and I are working on a Travel Kit. It's in the development stages It is very exciting to be part of this process. He designs and then I print it out to see if the design works. We are on the second print and I'll be sending him the prototype I'm sure by him actually seeing what he created on the CAD program he will get a much better idea of what needs to be done rather than me trying to tell it to him.<br /><br />If anyone has Prime from Amazon then give "The Portable Door" a try it is a Harry Potter kind of tail but only about 2 hours. It takes time to get going but you'll be entertained.<br /><br />That's all I have for this week<br />As always be kind to one another<br />Don Youngner<br />Wet the Face</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-aJ_kJW3V_4" width="320" youtube-src-id="-aJ_kJW3V_4"></iframe></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>Wet The Facehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12882708492173963655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013426916723160235.post-12868539492320310832023-11-25T09:04:00.003-05:002023-11-30T05:18:31.086-05:00Holiday Release Silent Night (Retiring)<div><br /></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKf9amHwHinDYDRgGTozm-aYCBx9Hc04sjPguGUmuUUGHVfbCQFuQOZWewRXl4X6WQoheyfp-7FOsUaWjpmZ2fZBVJsKmJI7H1Y0wfaiw6IBIu1e6KuoHAw-aVeI_tAqYeHpsSz1uPt-B4-n4BPI6o1bM43n3YnzrqsY7U6jQl89dYL3zOFbkmBxDiH8sD" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img data-original-height="911" data-original-width="906" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKf9amHwHinDYDRgGTozm-aYCBx9Hc04sjPguGUmuUUGHVfbCQFuQOZWewRXl4X6WQoheyfp-7FOsUaWjpmZ2fZBVJsKmJI7H1Y0wfaiw6IBIu1e6KuoHAw-aVeI_tAqYeHpsSz1uPt-B4-n4BPI6o1bM43n3YnzrqsY7U6jQl89dYL3zOFbkmBxDiH8sD=w319-h320" width="319" /></a></div>Today I use the last of our holiday releases called Silent Night. Since we introduced this about three years or so ago it's been a staple for our holiday releases with notes of honey, sweet vanilla dried fruits, sheer musk, and floral jasmine once you take in the scent you are hooked.<br /><br />This one lathers up like a champ as well giving you great coverage that gets right into the beard and the slickness and glide are tops allowing for an irritation-free shave. The post-shave feel is going to be a good one as well.<br /><br />We think it's time for this one to have a rest so we are putting this back into the vault for a few years so if you haven't tried it now is the time.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><a name='more'></a></span><span>On another note, our Engineer Chuck who creates all of our products for 3D printing has been hard at work with something new. A Travel Kit which we have been working on for a few months. We print out the prototypes discuss what we like and what we need to change and then print again. It's the best way to test the design and make sure it's something we would want to use as well.</span><br /><br /><span>That's all I have for this week</span><br /><span>I hope everyone had an amazing Thanksgiving</span><br /><span>As always be kind to one another</span><br /><span>Don Youngner</span><br /><span>Wet The Face</span></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5qknuxm-4GU" width="320" youtube-src-id="5qknuxm-4GU"></iframe></div><br /><span><br /></span></span></div>Wet The Facehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12882708492173963655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013426916723160235.post-30484157240246149382023-11-18T09:11:00.001-05:002023-11-18T09:11:14.434-05:00Santa's Custom Blend New From Wet The Face<div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi3KrOJOXqTC3ZzhI-Bk7YOuIReSY4VPlHf4dAJ16vTowMNkJioY4eULkTYFWuajz8gay5_og1z-lREKSRwZczTQ30HalejrGXf7XTlsaliD3rmhAtwzIoPxR41bOh9pydy7G3sDV1Sjd5NujCBohWMBBoIdVpyXFFhbSXmglFcigYen5i1NTHPHOYKcs9m" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img data-original-height="901" data-original-width="901" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi3KrOJOXqTC3ZzhI-Bk7YOuIReSY4VPlHf4dAJ16vTowMNkJioY4eULkTYFWuajz8gay5_og1z-lREKSRwZczTQ30HalejrGXf7XTlsaliD3rmhAtwzIoPxR41bOh9pydy7G3sDV1Sjd5NujCBohWMBBoIdVpyXFFhbSXmglFcigYen5i1NTHPHOYKcs9m=w320-h320" width="320" /></a></div></span><span style="font-size: medium;">Introducing our latest holiday delight for the discerning individual – Santa's Custom Blend Shaving Soap and After Shave. This unique offering takes a departure from the traditional and ushers in a more sophisticated and adult essence for your holiday grooming routine.</span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><br />Embrace the warmth and richness of Santa's Custom Blend, a carefully crafted shaving soap that combines distinct notes to create a luxurious and festive experience. Picture the crackling warmth of cherrywood, mingling with the sweet allure of raspberry, all enveloped in the comforting embrace of vanilla and the subtle depth of tobacco.<br /></span><span><a name='more'></a></span></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The fragrance profile of Santa's Custom Blend is a celebration of the holiday season with a twist. We've blended these notes to evoke a sense of coziness and refinement, providing a grooming experience that transcends the ordinary. The cherrywood brings a touch of rustic charm, while the raspberry adds a fruity brightness that dances playfully with the sweetness of vanilla. The tobacco undertones add a sophisticated depth, creating a scent that is both timeless and contemporary.<br /><br />Not only does Santa's Custom Blend boast a captivating fragrance, but it also delivers a premium shaving experience. The soap is expertly formulated to provide a rich and creamy lather, ensuring a smooth and comfortable shave every time. The addition of high-quality ingredients nourishes and moisturizes the skin, leaving it feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.<br /><br />This holiday season, treat yourself or someone special to the indulgence of Santa's Custom Blend Shaving Soap. It's a unique and thoughtful gift for those who appreciate the finer things in life and seek a grooming ritual that goes beyond the ordinary. Step into a world of sophistication and festive charm with Santa's Custom Blend – because your holiday grooming should be as exceptional as you are.</span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">We also have a returning favorite Silent Night which I will be using next week so stay tuned!</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">That's all I have for this week </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">As always, be kind to one another</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Don Youngner</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Wet The Face</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UJRGmbFgF8A" width="320" youtube-src-id="UJRGmbFgF8A"></iframe></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div></div>Wet The Facehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12882708492173963655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013426916723160235.post-71074025720238365952023-11-11T09:19:00.000-05:002023-11-11T09:19:22.238-05:00Shaving With Mr. Warlock<div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiDo5qKQLKwJPMX2ejn4IOkWH7FDubi8C61-wg_1lRFY5olGX91h14tK92ojMsmaprySBizAJsEZAzzP9G82PhCl2pdaDeW-5I7zqIhz2IpLd72QJSZi1Ow8MuPvhdv9X0ueiA7uTO2FA424zvKeVW3HXOu5Z4fNouTe7q_E1uTak_jhhB7THx0foyBLicy" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img data-original-height="889" data-original-width="889" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiDo5qKQLKwJPMX2ejn4IOkWH7FDubi8C61-wg_1lRFY5olGX91h14tK92ojMsmaprySBizAJsEZAzzP9G82PhCl2pdaDeW-5I7zqIhz2IpLd72QJSZi1Ow8MuPvhdv9X0ueiA7uTO2FA424zvKeVW3HXOu5Z4fNouTe7q_E1uTak_jhhB7THx0foyBLicy=w320-h320" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;">Well, the holidays are almost here, so I reached for my Mr. Warlock, an amazing eucalyptus & menthol-scented shaving soap. If you haven't tried this before, then you are in for a treat. The cold blast of menthol mixes with the healing properties of eucalyptus—it's just going to wake you up in the morning.<br /><br />The lather this makes is over the top and provides the best slickness and glide for the razor making it an effortless and carefree shave with no irritation. Wait until you experience the post-shave feel and if you have the aftershave that is just the icing on the cake. In a word this shaving soap is OUTSTANDING.<br /><br /></span><span><a name='more'></a></span><span style="font-size: large;">Also, In this YouTube video, I talk about a few things I've been watching. One amazing Netflix show is "All the Light We Cannot See." I recommend this highly Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award finalist, the beloved instant New York Times bestseller and New York Times Book Review Top 10 Book about a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths collide in occupied France as both try to survive the devastation of World War II.</span><br style="font-size: large;" /><br style="font-size: large;" /><span style="font-size: large;">Next, Love at First Sight and after watching All The Light I needed a feel-good movie with a happy ending and this did the trick. If that is not your thing then on the same team with relationships the series called LOVE has got to be on the top. This series has the most thumbs up on Netflix. If you looking for something strange then may I suggest The series "I'm not OK with this" Now, I will warn you this does not have an ending because it was canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19 but it is well worth the watch.</span><br style="font-size: large;" /><br style="font-size: large;" /><br style="font-size: large;" /><span style="font-size: large;">That's all I have for this week. Next week we will start releasing our holiday shaving soaps.</span><br style="font-size: large;" /><span style="font-size: large;">As always be kind to one another</span><br style="font-size: large;" /><span style="font-size: large;">Don Youngner</span><br style="font-size: large;" /><span style="font-size: large;">Wet The Face</span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Afnv1Lg30_c" width="320" youtube-src-id="Afnv1Lg30_c"></iframe></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>Wet The Facehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12882708492173963655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013426916723160235.post-87063763950509394732023-11-04T09:13:00.002-04:002023-11-04T09:13:36.173-04:00Shaving With Brutis<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2wa7TKCR5l0hPrPsuYTTKMjUoP1FVS7tF1mET9JUZMKJpmoGLCbXOPmIiqkcemDTrQfTZBQesD-veuzMFknGDqaTLAlz7kJXjZlsmObmD47tp7Y1itEYQ35X-y0NzDzKnEXlgDcH77tKSLmPyakBDxh3tsN_reCH-0KhlxH5FmW4uOZmJlb7xy66aUTpD" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img data-original-height="912" data-original-width="912" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2wa7TKCR5l0hPrPsuYTTKMjUoP1FVS7tF1mET9JUZMKJpmoGLCbXOPmIiqkcemDTrQfTZBQesD-veuzMFknGDqaTLAlz7kJXjZlsmObmD47tp7Y1itEYQ35X-y0NzDzKnEXlgDcH77tKSLmPyakBDxh3tsN_reCH-0KhlxH5FmW4uOZmJlb7xy66aUTpD=w320-h320" width="320" /></a></div><br />Today I feel like shaving with Brutis my take on Brute. Lately, I've seen a spike in sales and I was just wondering what's causing it but I'm not complaining. Brutis was a challenge to make it as close as I could get to the real thing and I think we got pretty close.</div><br />I wanted to make this soap and aftershave a light green but I was afraid to bring it that close to the original so I opted out of doing that. This is a lather monster so it will make tons with just a little bit in a bowl or on your brush but use as much as you want it is all up to you.<br /><br />The slickness and glide are top performers allowing you to go over trouble spots without the fear of irritation. The post-shave feel is also one for the books.<br /><br /><span><a name='more'></a></span>In this video, I talk about something that happened after I came home from seeing Mary. I pulled into the driveway and noticed my mailbox was knocked over. I didn't see a note but people came out to investigate while I was looking at the damage. The pole had completely come out of the ground so this had to be a truck that did this and it might have been intentional too.<br /><br />This mailbox was something my wife Mary wanted for our first home in 2000. We just moved in and she showed me this ad in the paper so I had them come and install it. I thought it was very expensive but did it anyway and now that memory is gone.<br /><br />Also in the video, I had a surprise for Mary two lobster tails from Red Lobster one rock, and another one from Main Lobsters along with all the trimmings.<br /><br />So that is all I have for this week<br />As always be kind to one another<br />Don Youngner<div>Wet The Face</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KKIFD5KAu2c" width="320" youtube-src-id="KKIFD5KAu2c"></iframe></div><br /><div><br /></div>Wet The Facehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12882708492173963655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013426916723160235.post-65744232005819855152023-10-28T09:52:00.002-04:002023-10-28T09:52:19.370-04:00Shaving With Blood Orange<div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKWlKRlZr4-EiXY6eKNLuSz-PRe24w7PncLrCSXNg8opeTm8FCJo7XMTAHQjyzSD_CFVfno8EFY0OZvgpejJ-ykshUidrpGdPTCqwKaXB7u7bv0vAl7SnenM62kew0G3FkUT8S4FYqODp8ICrcVKOsUZllCLKnswveNtQjf-Z2uFvk5_I5phyVfCTYK8WU" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img data-original-height="912" data-original-width="912" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKWlKRlZr4-EiXY6eKNLuSz-PRe24w7PncLrCSXNg8opeTm8FCJo7XMTAHQjyzSD_CFVfno8EFY0OZvgpejJ-ykshUidrpGdPTCqwKaXB7u7bv0vAl7SnenM62kew0G3FkUT8S4FYqODp8ICrcVKOsUZllCLKnswveNtQjf-Z2uFvk5_I5phyVfCTYK8WU=w320-h320" width="320" /></a></div>Since Halloween is around the corner I decided to use Wet The Face Blood Orange as my shaving soap this week. True-to-life Blood Orange created with natural essential oils - This scent has a fresh citrus aroma, a full-bodied fragrance with top notes of Bergamot and grapefruit. Middle Notes of Orange, with undertones of Green orange tree leaves. it's amazing how you can actually smell the leaves what a bonus. <br /><br />This soap provides top slickness and glides along with copious amounts of lather which gets right into the beard allowing it to go over trouble spots without the fear of irritations. The post-shave feel is also tops as well.<br /><br /></span><span><a name='more'></a></span><span>In this week's video, I touch on a movie and a limited series I've been watching. The first is No Hard Feelings with Jennifer Lawrence. This is a funny movie in which she plays someone desperate for money she answers an ad to get a 19-year-old out of his shell before he goes off to college and her comedic timing is always spot-on. The elephant in the room here is her nude scenes which are truly her no-body doubles. She is totally naked and not to mention this would be wrong. I'm just not sure why she would do this now in her career I thought she was beyond that being an Oscar-winner back in 2013.</span><br /><br /><span>The limited series is called The Fall Of The House Of Usher and is a loose adaptation of several Poe works, primarily the short story of the same name. The show follows the Ushers, a dynastic pharmaceutical family led by siblings Roderick and Madeline Usher, whose chase for money and power leads to demoniacal consequences.</span><br /><br /><span>Well that's all I have this week</span><br /><span>As always be kind to one another</span><br /><span>Don Youngner</span><br /><span>Wet The Face</span></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kdyUZXtA9PY" width="320" youtube-src-id="kdyUZXtA9PY"></iframe></div><br /><span><br /></span></span></div>Wet The Facehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12882708492173963655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013426916723160235.post-59859185587480772882023-10-21T09:14:00.004-04:002023-10-21T09:14:57.403-04:00Shaving With Proraso & Pottery Update<div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKomaabg5gT7zb924nc86c3ZmER3rLf5qiZvEv0Rhd5DLmqCeSObAflGRZARBBAX9rikGQgfyGvxGV8U6-l-wZ-qZ7TjXOXvSKJRUWIjdU-FzTpGqsanLnmzm6sRDPb4lNFNZ0h-rD_HpikWdiRuibmlhiSk3szwEYVJc8m6noev81GkbaEukU2Pazdq2d" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img data-original-height="1216" data-original-width="1172" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKomaabg5gT7zb924nc86c3ZmER3rLf5qiZvEv0Rhd5DLmqCeSObAflGRZARBBAX9rikGQgfyGvxGV8U6-l-wZ-qZ7TjXOXvSKJRUWIjdU-FzTpGqsanLnmzm6sRDPb4lNFNZ0h-rD_HpikWdiRuibmlhiSk3szwEYVJc8m6noev81GkbaEukU2Pazdq2d=w308-h320" width="308" /></a></div></span><span>Today I'm happy to reach into the den cabinet and pull out the Proraso Red. Always a great performer. The red which is sandalwood is one of my favs but I do hear people have a hard time with the scent which could be strong to some or I have also heard it can be irritating to others. That being said it lathers nicely and provides great slickness and glide allowing me to go over trouble spots without fear of irritation. The post-shave feel is also a good one as well.</span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><br />I want to focus on something if I may. A few months ago Alford announced to me he no longer wanted to produce our WTF Mug, Bowls, and Brushes he needed to concentrate on his own retail and step away from creating the wholesale items for us. <br /><br /></span><span><a name='more'></a></span><span>He was on a quest to find a replacement and it took a few months for him to get back to me. Not too many artisans want to work in a production type of environment. That being said he did find someone and he started to train her in how everything was made and glazed.</span><br /><br /><span>The first round pretty much was a learning process. She showed me the cups and bowls and I had a few comments we went back and forth for a month with Alford assisting her along the way. Finally, she was ready to send me a completed set of her work.</span><br /><br /><span>A few days went by and then a package arrived at the front door. Right away I noticed it was not a box like the ones Alford sent to me in the past. The ones Alford sent had been a stronger type of box this one seemed weaker and flimsy. I placed it on the kitchen table and began to open it. On the first observation things looked loose I reached in and pulled out the first item which was a cup that had a chip and then a broken bowl and this kept up until we hit 6 bowls that had been broken and 4 cups broken or chipped. 6 bowls out of ten were damaged and all but two cups had chips. I did mention to Alford to please teach her how to package products as you do but I don't think he ever did.</span><br /><br /><span>When I finally reported what I found to her she explained that she didn't want anything back and she added in a nice way she wanted no money and is bowing out of the agreement. This is not for me she said. I get it, the amount of time she put into making these things to have it destroyed in transit is heartbreaking. So now we are out of a new pottery artisan maybe you can convince Alford to stay with Wet The Face give him a call and let him know how you feel.</span><br /><br /><span>That's all I have for now</span><br /><span>As always please be kind to one another</span><br /><span>Don Youngner</span><br /><span>Wet The Face</span></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qEmtVyAOjT8" width="320" youtube-src-id="qEmtVyAOjT8"></iframe></div><br /><span><br /></span></span></div>Wet The Facehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12882708492173963655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013426916723160235.post-23056093887430437482023-10-14T09:15:00.002-04:002023-10-14T09:15:31.437-04:00Shaving Before The Engagement Party<div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTZI1N61geoZC9B0-fDpsEauKrCduQ9vcz-k_rbubmCnrGzv2j9HV5J3TbEy0BqO9leGZ8CNNZXJ4ZNGzIGBC-EW-qaI-ZQKi92vXt-Ze-eXMYL09mbrgatae23Izmz_4dS12R5cwuq_ntEUP3oGueCLZhbXnqL4vFEO3IMmkhZrI8qmw86VHs5YaHmw87" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img data-original-height="912" data-original-width="913" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTZI1N61geoZC9B0-fDpsEauKrCduQ9vcz-k_rbubmCnrGzv2j9HV5J3TbEy0BqO9leGZ8CNNZXJ4ZNGzIGBC-EW-qaI-ZQKi92vXt-Ze-eXMYL09mbrgatae23Izmz_4dS12R5cwuq_ntEUP3oGueCLZhbXnqL4vFEO3IMmkhZrI8qmw86VHs5YaHmw87=w320-h320" width="320" /></a></div></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Today I have a party to attend the engagement of Danielle and Frank. I've seen Danielle grow to be this stunning, smart, and amazing woman. She met Frank in college in 2017 and now they want to be together in marriage. So in order for me to go to this party this afternoon I needed a shave and I turned to Thomas Shelby's Signature Scent shaving soap and I also used the aftershave as well.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br />All the checkmarks on a good shaving soap are Slickness, Glide, Scent, Lather, and post-shave feel this soap archives them all. The scent has been said to be an amazing connection to the character of Thomas Shelby. So far we have 3 in the collection Thomas, Arthur, and Alfie soon we will have 4 but I'm not sure if it will appear this year.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><a name='more'></a></span><span>The Engagement party was being held at Danielle's mom's home and it was so nice the weather held up perfectly. Frank and Danielle were beaming with joy and everyone seemed to have a wonderful time. The food was out of this world they had a brisket which was slow cooking the chef said for 15 hours it was so tender I just could not pass it up. Having Gout read meat is a big no-no but I only had two pieces I just suffered a little pain but it was well worth it.</span><br /><br /><span>Well, That's all I have this week</span><br /><span>As Always be kind to one another</span><br /><span>Don Youngner</span><br /><span>Wet The Face</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zzdyqgJpX1g" width="320" youtube-src-id="zzdyqgJpX1g"></iframe></div><br /><span><br /></span></span></div>Wet The Facehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12882708492173963655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013426916723160235.post-89065762501011137542023-10-07T09:10:00.005-04:002023-10-07T09:14:01.532-04:00Shaving With Stranger Shaves<span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhk9359Q1xA8FVLczKAGMmm6zYqaT_hih4SNNg7v4mcXXHwADvMslQLq4xKbtalTHZbf9SWVfnEYCwG72prJDCnnbAOyvT3eneTxqTuLHM_9up2n18Ef7UmoC3vNn0uQF0Zxh7xg85juNhgcqjDguE19lecxqOwJ1kl2mbnrGgH9G2SqNOBLP_5M56aYjKR" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img data-original-height="914" data-original-width="912" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhk9359Q1xA8FVLczKAGMmm6zYqaT_hih4SNNg7v4mcXXHwADvMslQLq4xKbtalTHZbf9SWVfnEYCwG72prJDCnnbAOyvT3eneTxqTuLHM_9up2n18Ef7UmoC3vNn0uQF0Zxh7xg85juNhgcqjDguE19lecxqOwJ1kl2mbnrGgH9G2SqNOBLP_5M56aYjKR=w319-h320" width="319" /></a></div>Today because we are in the month of October I'm using Stranger Shave. I always connected this soap with the show since the new season is always released in or around Halloween. I enjoy the intense almond scent this brings to the den. Everyone in the house will know what you're using the minute you open the lid.<br /><br />I'm not going to toot my own horn here but it's been said this is a lather monster and I have to agree it can get crazy on the brush as well as in the bowl. The slickness and glide are tops allowing for an irritation-free shave. The post-shave feel is fantastic and once you apply that aftershave you're good for the rest of the day.<br /></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><a name='more'></a></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><span>Also, this week on Netflix I was watching something new called Encounters. 4 eps discussing different events some in the USA and others in the UK and Japan. These are not just one person seeing something over 60 children have seen the same thing at the same time. All of the stories are interesting and some are a little out of this world but it was entertaining.</span><br /><br /><span>Well that is all I have for this week</span><br /><span>As always be kind to one another</span><br /><span>Don Youngner</span><br /><span>Wet The Face</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UFQnKGvf400" width="320" youtube-src-id="UFQnKGvf400"></iframe></div><br /><span><br /></span></span></div>Wet The Facehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12882708492173963655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6013426916723160235.post-3783769189688389942023-09-30T09:11:00.004-04:002023-10-01T11:00:45.305-04:00Shaving With The Arko Stick <div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgbsZC4GDKTlcWIz41QUPZyzJ8ntpFqljYtpMA7JmQzX3IeHOuNT2vloxOAouAml2OtkOZCw2TLxn_hKB2hy2_wAPzhKmoANIOxpG3aCPAQ6Ix9nPMlcpVAUn7t_fLunPIhYEseZufDHFLMpNIb-jsP60M5DIh1pKZiGzvJ8R3DJIJV-KcxdfDdu-ojDV44" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img data-original-height="740" data-original-width="337" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgbsZC4GDKTlcWIz41QUPZyzJ8ntpFqljYtpMA7JmQzX3IeHOuNT2vloxOAouAml2OtkOZCw2TLxn_hKB2hy2_wAPzhKmoANIOxpG3aCPAQ6Ix9nPMlcpVAUn7t_fLunPIhYEseZufDHFLMpNIb-jsP60M5DIh1pKZiGzvJ8R3DJIJV-KcxdfDdu-ojDV44=w91-h200" width="91" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I'll be giving the Arko stick another try today. This time I'm taking the advice of my subscribers and doing it the right way. The instructions I was given from most people were to Wet the face, apply the stick all over the face, and use the brush to make a face lather. The other times I used Arko I bowl lathered even though it came out just fine that was not the intended way to use this product.</div><br />I have to say I enjoyed it more using it the proper way. I have to remember not to bowl lather for the next time. The lather was amazing and I had plenty on the brush as well. The slickness and glide were more than I expected and allowed me to go over trouble spots without fear of irritation.</span><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjYsvsb71MRcgQwR7qjLFZ9pu2IsizRvs-BZqt57j1ybQCFTTZHq3Sve0mndbDPG6EirEQj50Y6UrNnfbLkmo7S7RHhQS5TB1OMFHHuLbjJt3O5MjBKbW-9S2yqk-5wkz5pkAta11nncR-xSKfFZbODZdnZjLeqi_boytKcZN52rVIl9sswor4gLJHBuwge" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /><br /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><a name='more'></a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Now for the scent, it was something I had a problem with years ago but for some reason, it just does not affect me like it did before. I just don't find it offensive anymore it is still not the best scent but it certainly is not the worst for me. I now pair it with Wiener Schurken Strawanza Eau de Cologne I think it's a perfect match.</div></span><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><span><div style="text-align: left;">Also, in this video, I talk about a Netflix show that I'm sure most of you don't watch it has been on for 4 seasons, and took a year off because of CODIV but it's back and this will be its last. The show I'm speaking of is Sex Education it has been a wild ride and nothing is out of bounds they touch on every subject with gusto. They are literally going out with a bang.</div></span><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><span><div style="text-align: left;">Razor Stands - <a href="https://www.wettheface.com/brushes-bowls">https://www.wettheface.com/brushes-bowls</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Arko Stick - <a href="https://tinyurl.com/5n958e7s">https://tinyurl.com/5n958e7s</a></div></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Strawanza Eau de Cologne - <a href="https://tinyurl.com/snzvwj4h">https://tinyurl.com/snzvwj4h</a></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Don Youngner</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Wet the Face</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KYZ6F1YH_j0" width="320" youtube-src-id="KYZ6F1YH_j0"></iframe></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>Wet The Facehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12882708492173963655noreply@blogger.com0