Progress Update — Exponential Growth Phase
Total Indexed Links: 1084
The project has now more than doubled in size within a single expansion cycle
The project has now reached a total of
1084 curated links, marking a major milestone and effectively
surpassing 100% growth compared to the previous reporting period.
What initially started as a structured index is now clearly evolving into a
large-scale, interconnected ecosystem of wet shaving resources, covering artisans, manufacturers, retailers, communities, and content creators from across the globe.
A big thank you to everyone contributing — the pace of expansion reflects strong community engagement and shared passion.
Growth Highlights
Several sections have experienced
explosive growth, reshaping the structure of the index:
•
S (154) — now the largest section, expanded beyond a single post
•
T (108) — significant growth, also expanded into multiple parts
•
M (80) — strong artisan and brand density
•
B (76)
•
A (75)
•
H (68)
•
L (51)
•
D (52)
•
R (52)
Additionally:
• The
“# / 0–9 / Other Languages” section continues to grow (
19 entries)
• Increased inclusion of
media creators and YouTube channels
• Broader representation of
international artisans and niche brands
Structural Evolution
This week introduced important structural upgrades to support scale:
•
High-density letters (S & T) now split into Part 1 / Part 2 to bypass XenForo limitations
• Improved
internal navigation between multi-part sections
• Introduction of [B>cross-linking between index and content sections[/B]
• Better handling of
large datasets and continuous expansion
These changes ensure the index remains
fast, readable, and maintainable even as it scales further.
Content & Ecosystem Enhancements
• Added
internal linking to YouTube creator pages within the Shave & Chat ecosystem
• Strengthened the connection between:
- Index
- Creator threads
- External content sources
This moves the project beyond a simple directory into a
connected discovery platform.
Growth Since Last Update
Compared to the previous report:
•
+500+ new links added
• Total index size more than [B>doubled[/B]
• Significant increase in:
- Brand diversity
- International representation
- Media and community content
The project is now clearly in a
high-velocity expansion phase.
Areas for Further Expansion
Some sections still have room for growth:
•
U (2) — minimal coverage
•
V (8)
•
X (7)
• Emerging artisans and small independent makers
• Regional brands outside mainstream markets
• Specialized niches (restoration, vintage, custom tools)
Community Contribution
This remains a
community-driven project, and its rapid growth proves the value of shared knowledge.
If you know of resources not yet listed:
• Shaving artisans
• Online shops
• Forums or communities
• YouTube channels or reviewers
• Any useful shaving-related content
Please reply in the thread and share them.
All contributions are reviewed and categorized to maintain quality and consistency.
The project is now entering a new phase — transitioning from a curated index into a scalable, global reference system for traditional wet shaving.
Thank you all for helping build it.