{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Wet Shaving Talk For 9 December 2024","description":"You\u2019re listening to Wet Shaving Talk powered by Sharpologist.com where we\u2019re dedicated to preserving the art and skill of classic shaving. I\u2019m your host Joe Borrelli and today is December 9th, 2024. ____________________________________________________________________________ Today on the Show: Trip to Pasteur\u2019s in NYC  Holidays are here Choosing the right Gift!  Traveling With Your Wet Shaving Gear for the Holidays  Vintage Wet Shaving Ads    Year in Review Episode will be 12\/30\/24.  ____________________________________________________________________________ Trip To Pasteur\u2019s     This past Friday I was in NYC and visited Pasteur\u2019s on 34th street.  Despite the cold (31 degrees) we were able to visit and see all the great stuff!  I\u2019ll tell you all about it! (I signed some books)  ____________________________________________________________________________   The Holidays are Here!! How to Choose the Right Gift!!  Choosing the right wet shaving gift can be a hard task.     Every holiday, I like to discuss some best practices when it comes to purchasing the right gift.    Here are some tips to help make your gift memorable.   Ask tons of questions: Ask that special someone what they like.  Be sure to include what brands and items they like.  Look at the stuff they are currently using.  Check out what they already have.  If you see some similarities, same brand or the same scent, then chances are they would like it.  Ask their friends.  If you see your significant other is in a particular group or you know one of his\/her friends, then contact them.  Give extra time for shipping.  Majny wet shaving products are not available on Amazon, so make sure you purchase these items with more than enough time.    Make sure you don\u2019t make these mistakes:   Don\u2019t assume.  If you see your significant other has safety razors, avoid getting him a straight razor.  Or if they like straight razors, make sure you get a good well-known brand.  Try to avoid vintage stuff.  Avoid products seen in value stores (such as Marshals)  ____________________________________________________________________________   Traveling with Your Wet Shaving Gear for The Holidays  With holiday travel upo in record numbers over the past year, it\u2019s safe to say, many of you will be traveling over the next two months.    I know I\u2019ve discussed traveling with wet shaving gear in the past but felt this is a good time to go over it again.    -Don\u2019t bring anything you can\u2019t live without.  -Don\u2019t put blades or straight razors in carry-on luggage.  -Bring a synthetic brush  -Build a good DOP kit. Invest in a good bag.  -Mention wet shaving to relatives. You never know, you may get to use a family heirloom.  ____________________________________________________________________________   Vintage Holiday Ads I just love holiday wet shaving ads! Q4 as discussed prior was a big part of wet shaving back in the day.  I can just see so many guys getting new razors for the holidays!    Gillette razor Xmas 1959 TV commercial   For that reason, most vendors did a good amount of advertising during this time.   Check out this article I wrote a few years ago and take a look at some of my favorite Ads!  ____________________________________________________________________________   Our show is powered by Sharpologist.com, \u201cWhat Your Father Didn\u2019t Teach You about Shaving\u201d  Special Thanks to:   Mark aka Mantic 59 Most of All\u2026\u2026\u2026.YOU!!!!   Don\u2019t forget to check out my blog site www.shavestraightandsafe.com  for the tips and interesting wet shaving stories!   Please feel free to contact me at joe.wetshavingnews@gmail.com     Subscribe to my You Tube Chanel for videos regarding some interesting wet shaving content.   Don\u2019t forget to check out my book \u201cThe Modern Guide to Straight Razor Shaving\u201d available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and at Pasteur's Pharmacy in NYC.    If you\u2019re a vendor and would like to be featured on the show please contact me!!   Next Show: 12\/30\/24   Due to my work schedule I will be skipping the week of Thanksgiving returning the week of 12\/9\/24.  Final show of 2024 will be 12\/30\/24 for the \u201cYear in Review Special\u201d  I apologize guys in advance.  ","author_name":"Sharpologist Wet Shaving Podcast Network","author_url":"https:\/\/sharpologist.com","html":"