WTF Birthday Shave

Last week on Aug 6th I had my 63 birthday and I had a wonderful day seeing my wife Mary and talking to my sister Debbie and brother Harry. I also got to thinking about my dad. He was 68 when he passed away and now I'm starting to think am I going to make it passed his age? My mother and father passed 8 months apart in 1994 and she was 64. That was a tuff year for all of us.

Dirty Girl Jane - Artillery Gunner New From Wet The Face

Today I'm excited to announce the newest addition to our Dirty Girl collection called Dirty Girl Jane Artillery Gunner. Inspired by the fearless women who took on the challenging and dirty jobs of men during World War II, this shaving soap is just as tough and resilient as the brave ladies who inspired it.

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.

Shaving With Through the Fire - Arrow

Today I'm using Arrow this is a sample I was given from the company called Through The Fire. Unfortunately, I could not find the website up but pastures seem to have some in stock along with Maggerds. The note on this Damask Rose, Cognac, Leather, Tobacco, and Oakmoss an amazing scent and I wish it was available for all to try but it seems and I don't know if this is 100% true that might be out of business.

Regardless it's a shame because this scent happens to be one of my faves and I remember doing a review back in 2019 about it as well but they had a website that was somewhat functional and now the URL does not work.

I Knew This Would Happen One Day

Well, it finally happened. While I was cleaning the den which I do every week I was pulling the plastic trash bag out from the trashcan when it knocked into the glass shelf I have. In turn, this caused the two bowls placed there to fall on a hard tile floor breaking both my Captain's Choice bowl and the first-ever WTF shaving bowl.

The breaking sound was something I will never forget. I could see them falling in slow motion but I was helpless to do anything. I stood there just looking at the shattered pieces on the ground for about 40 sec. What a disaster I thought. The first shaving bowl I ever purchased the captain's choice bowl is gone. I created my lathering technic with that bowl and have used it in so many shaving videos. My first-ever WTF bowl designed and created by Alford and myself for the Wet Shaving Community is gone as well.

Shaving With Pure from Gillette

It seems lately that I'm always stretched for time and today was no exception. When this happens I don't do a bowl lather but rather use something I know will work and get the job done. For that, I turn to Pure Gillette shaving cream. This $6.00 shaving cream should be in everyone's den and that's no lie. Whether you shave at home or do some traveling this is the one that is hard to beat.

No need to bowl lather either just massage it in or use a brush and face lather it works fantastic. Very creamy and slick you'll find this shaving cream to be above the rest at this price point. I hear rumors that this was going to be discontinued but that was back in 2021 so if they didn't do it by now then it not going to happen. Pick one up you will not be disappointed.

Vintage Bay Rum - Generations New From Wet The Face

Introducing the latest addition to the Wet The Face family, the Vintage Bay Rum Generations—a true embodiment of heritage, craftsmanship, and the seamless transition of time-honored techniques from one generation to the next. This exceptional product is not merely a fragrance; it's a testament to the art of passing down the legacy of quality grooming essentials through the ages.

The Vintage Bay Rum Generations is not just a fragrance; it's an ode to the past and a celebration of the future. With each application, you'll feel connected to the generations before you, knowing that the same meticulous craftsmanship and expertise that went into its creation have been lovingly passed down through time. Embrace the tradition, indulge in the legacy, and experience the captivating essence of the Vintage Bay Rum Generations—a scent that bridges the gap between past and present while inviting the promise of an exciting future.

  

Shaving With Thomas Shelby

For today's shave, we use what seems to be a favorite of many Thomas Shelby's Signature Scent, This is a 4 part series of shaving soaps with the theme of Peaky Blinders. We are still missing one more which I'm working on and should be out soon.

I think the scent was an unexpected surprise to most and once you use it you keep coming back for more. The other two follow-ups to the series are Alfie Solomons Oud and Arthur Shelby Bushmills.