The Retro Wet Shaving Podcast

This podcast is in association with MMGP - Mr Murray’s Grooming Products. MMGP has a fantastic range of soaps, splashes, pre-shave and beard oils, brushes and razors. So if you need anything to top up in the shave den, look no further! Visit MMGP.shop. Welcome to The Retro Wet Shaving Podcast. For those who remember episode 52.. This one it’s just me…. And… well… this is it. This is the last one....

This podcast is in association with MMGP - Mr Murray’s Grooming Products. MMGP has a fantastic range of soaps, splashes, pre-shave and beard oils, brushes and razors. So if you need anything to top up in the shave den, look no further! Visit MMGP.shop. Welcome to episode 61, today I’m joined once again by someone who made a huge impression last time he was on. He’s a proud UK artisan, he’s passion...

This podcast is in association with MMGP - Mr Murray’s Grooming Products. MMGP has a fantastic range of soaps, splashes, pre-shave and beard oils, brushes and razors. So if you need anything to top up in the shave den, look no further! Visit MMGP.shop. Welcome to episode 60, this artisan is known for refined scent profiles, high-performance shaving soaps, and an aesthetic that blends heritage craf...

This podcast is in association with MMGP - Mr Murray’s Grooming Products. MMGP has a fantastic range of soaps, splashes, pre-shave and beard oils, brushes and razors. So if you need anything to top up in the shave den, look no further! Visit MMGP.shop. Welcome to episode 59, it’s the return of the podcast co-host and you’ve guessed it, it’s that time of the year where we look back at the hobby. Al...

This podcast is now in association with MMGP - Mr Murray’s Grooming Products. MMGP has a fantastic range of soaps, splashes, pre-shave and beard oils, brushes and razors. So if you need anything to top up in the shave den, look no further! Visit MMGP.shop . After a couple of episodes on hardware I thought I’d circle back to the community and a good friend of mine offered to come and have a catch u...

This podcast is now in association with MMGP - Mr Murray’s Grooming Products. MMGP has a fantastic range of soaps, splashes, pre-shave and beard oils, brushes and razors. So if you need anything to top up in the shave den, look no further! Visit MMGP.shop . Before I introduce today’s guest, I highly recommend checking out the Shave Dad community on Facebook, whether you’re a novice or a highly exp...

This podcast is now in association with MMGP - Mr Murray’s Grooming Products. MMGP has a fantastic range of soaps, splashes, pre-shave and beard oils, brushes and razors. So if you need anything to top up in the shave den, look no further! Visit MMGP.shop Welcome to episode 56, after a brief summer break I’m back and we leave the East Coast and return on home soil with today’s guest. This razor ma...

Welcome to episode 55, we leave South East London and travel to the other side of the pond to the Constitution State of Connecticut. Today’s guest is popular in the community, known for its incredible bases and stunning labels. People have mistakenly mentioned that he’s been on the podcast, but I’m proud to say he’s finally a guest!  Ladies and gentlemen, Peter Charkalis from Ariana and Evans join...

Welcome to episode 54, we turn our attention back to software and today I’m talking to a new kid on the block, an artisan from Greenwich which recently caught my attention and one that should be on your radar!  Ladies and gentlemen, Gianluca from Nomad Theory joins me! Nomad Theory site: https://nomadtheory.co.uk/ Nomad Theory Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomadtheoryltd/ JOIN the Shave Dad...

Welcome to episode 53, this is the first time I’ve had a blade maker on and one that’s been talked about a lot in our community. This is the most subjective part of the hobby, disclaimer… Your mileage may vary! To tell us more, Moritz Neugebauer from My-Blades joins me! In addition, I’m excited to announce that the podcast is now in association with MMGP - Mr Murray’s Grooming Products. MMGP has a...

If you missed the Instagram post, no worries, André (Barba Tradicional) has kindly sent me the video footage of the prize draw. Congrats to the winners, hope you enjoy your prizes! A huge thanks again for everyone that donated and to those that kindly donated prizes, we really do appreciate each and every one of you, you've made a difference! Dave & André.

Welcome to episode 52, this is a slightly different episode where it’s just me today, not sure if that’s a good thing or bad thing, but you’re stuck with me! Let’s see if I last longer than five minutes when I did episode one! JOIN the Shave Dad FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shavedad Shave Dad site: https://shavedad.com ► Music Credit: Dj Quads Track Name: "www is a thing&quot...

Welcome to episode 51, it’s always an honour speaking with an award winner and this gentleman is well-known in the community from his honesty, humour, kindness and in particular his storytelling from how he left The Bluegrass State and moved to The Land of the Rising Sun. An interesting fact… Today’s guest is a commissioned Kentucky Colonel, something I’m sure we’ll find out more about! Mully Shav...

Hi guys, hope you’re all well. This is a special episode, and the first time I’ve ever re-released a recording but I felt it was the right thing to do. As most of you know and listen to this podcast we recently lost our very good friend Ygor Yuri Dos Santos in late January. What a guy, humble, caring, his passion for our hobby was palpable, that infectious smile we saw when we opened Instagram and...

Welcome to episode 49, it’s the return of the co-host, he’s had another great year, even released his very own soap and splash, it’s the legendary Brazilian Wet Shaving YouTuber… André Pinto AKA Barba Tradicional! Barba Tradicional: https://www.youtube.com/@BarbaTradicional This episode is dedicated to our dear friend Ygor Yuri Dos Santos, who sadly passed away in late January. André and I have se...

Welcome to episode 48, from Ontario to now returning to the UK and we head north to Scotland. This gentleman has gained attention in the UK community. I really like his shave of the days and to tell us all about his wet shaving journey so far, Roger Stead AKA Big Dodge Shaving joins me. Big Dodge Shaving - https://www.youtube.com/@bigdodge Big Dodge Shaving Instragram - https://www.instagram.com/b...

Welcome to episode 47, we love discovering new artisans in this community and I was very happy to come across this gentleman’s products. Top-notch releases that are premium quality, cruelty-free and have a passion for pushing the boundaries, every wet shaver should know about this company. Ladies and Gentleman, John from Elvado Grooming joins me! JOIN the Shave Dad FB Community: https://www.facebo...

Welcome to episode 46, I’m trialling something different for this episode.. An episode that’s completely unscripted and joining me today are two well-known community members who I’m very proud to call my friends, André Pinto AKA Barba Tradicional and Ygor Yuri Dos Santos AKA Double Y. Barba Tradicional: https://www.youtube.com/@BarbaTradicional Double Y: https://www.youtube.com/@Double-Y Strike Go...

Welcome to episode 45, this gentleman is a friend of the podcast and is making his third appearance, he’s known for his U.S. president themed soaps, is a stropping master and has a passion for fragrances. Ladies and gentlemen… Frank Misa from Strike Gold joins me! JOIN the Shave Dad FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shavedad Shave Dad site: https://shavedad.com ► Music Credit: Dj Quads...

Welcome to episode 44, after a couple of episodes in the UK we head to sunny Portugal which is synonymous with hardware, but today we’re going to hear about a well-known soap maker that’s become very popular in the community. Ladies and gentlemen… Tiago from Westman Shaving joins me! Website: https://westmanshaving.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westmanshaves/ JOIN the Shave Dad FB Comm...

Welcome to episode 43, we stay in Blighty and this artisan has established itself as a favourite with many in the community. Quintessentially British and family run, this company has an enormous passion for the hobby and you really see that in their products. Ladies and gentlemen… Kerry from Phoenix and Beau joins me! Website: https://www.phoenixandbeau.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pho...

Welcome to part 2, of the Pearl Shaving episode, if you’re not familiar with Pearl in a nutshell, they’re known for producing high quality razors, whether you’re a newbie or a highly experienced wet shaver, these guys have got you covered! Nabila from Pearl Shaving joins me once again to tell you about some exciting news! Website: https://pearlshaving.in/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pearl...

Welcome to episode 42, a good wet shaving friend of mine David Hughes - shout-out to you mate! Recommended this new artisan and as soon as he told me about them I was really excited to learn more. If you love a good label, premium quality, and something that’s a bit foxy, you’ll love this artisan. I'm also very proud that this gentleman is flying the UK flag and showcasing how great our scene...

Welcome to episode 41, turning our attention once again to hardware, this company is well-known for producing high quality razors, whether you’re a newbie or a highly experienced wet shaver, these guys have got you covered! Ladies and gentlemen… Nabila from Pearl Shaving joins me! Website: https://pearlshaving.in/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pearlshaving/ JOIN the Shave Dad FB Community:...

Welcome to episode 40 and we return to return hardware and it’s good to be back in the UK! This hardware manufacturer is passionate about the art of shaving and pride themselves on precision and delivering a long-lasting product. They’re proud of British manufacturing, supporting the local community and take sustainability very seriously. I'm very excited to chat today with Jonathan Kempen fro...