Traditional Wet Shaving Weekly
Noteworthy hobby updates covering Jan 20–27, 2026
Noteworthy hobby updates covering Jan 20–27, 2026
This edition mixes hobby-media updates (podcasts/announcements) with community activity highlights from r/Wetshaving.
1. Wet Shaving Talk Podcast hits Episode 200 (first show of 2026)
Jan 25, 2026
Sharpologist’s Wet Shaving Talk released Episode #200, kicking off 2026 with a compact roundup of community and industry updates.
Why it matters: It’s a long-running hobby touchpoint and a convenient single-stop summary of what many wet shavers are talking about right now.
Source: Wet Shaving Talk For 20 January 2026 - Sharpologist
2. Schick (Edgewell) closing its Connecticut manufacturing plant
Jan 25, 2026
The podcast reported that Schick is closing its U.S. manufacturing site in Connecticut, with around 300 layoffs, noting most manufacturing is already overseas.
Why it matters: Changes in manufacturing footprint can ripple into availability, supply-chain confidence, and collector interest in legacy formats.
Source: Wet Shaving Talk For 20 January 2026 - Sharpologist
3. New razor spotlight: Parker AeroShave (CNC aluminum, mild-leaning)
Jan 25, 2026
The AeroShave was highlighted as a new-for-2026, CNC-machined 6061 aluminum, 3-piece closed-comb DE razor aimed at a mild, comfortable shave (listed at $65).
Why it matters: Beginner-friendly hardware launches often draw the biggest interest and generate lots of early user comparisons to existing mild favorites.
Source: Parker AeroShave Aluminum Safety Razor | The Razor Company
4. Collector spotlight: Schick Injector history gets renewed attention
Jan 25, 2026
Episode 200 included a short collector-focused segment on Schick Injector razors, including the early “magazine” loading concept and 1920s origins.
Why it matters: Collector spotlights tend to spike interest in vintage formats and can influence what people hunt for (and what moves in buy/sell groups).
Source: Wet Shaving Talk For 20 January 2026 - Sharpologist
5. The Holy Black Trading Co. move to Texas (early 2026)
Jan 25, 2026
The show notes The Holy Black is relocating from New York to Texas, framing it as a planned scale-up after a 2025 planning period.
Why it matters: Relocations can temporarily affect fulfillment/drops and often signal broader brand changes (capacity, staffing, or product cadence).
Source: Wet Shaving Talk For 20 January 2026 - Sharpologist
6. Barrister and Mann production shifting to Stirling (contract manufacturing)
Jan 25, 2026
According to the show, Barrister and Mann communicated that Stirling Soap Co. will take over production once B&M returns online, with assurances formulas and methods will be used.
Why it matters: Contract manufacturing changes matter because they can affect availability, consistency, and restock timelines.
Source: Wet Shaving Talk For 20 January 2026 - Sharpologist
7. Community pulse: r/Wetshaving Wednesday SOTD thread
Jan 21, 2026
The Jan 21 Shave-of-the-Day thread shows what members are using (razors, blades, soaps, aftershaves) and what’s performing well in real routines.
Why it matters: SOTD threads are where micro-trends appear first—what soaps are getting repeated use, which razors are in heavy rotation, and seasonal scent picks.
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8. Community pulse: r/Wetshaving Friday SOTD thread
Jan 23, 2026
The Jan 23 SOTD thread continued the daily gear-and-results logging, with members sharing setups and shave impressions.
Why it matters: These daily threads double as an informal rolling review database—great for spotting reliable pairings and performance notes.
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9. Beginner-friendly hub: Saturday Daily Questions thread
Jan 24, 2026
The Jan 24 Daily Questions thread invited gear recommendations, troubleshooting, and “identify this razor” help—one of the most-accessible on-ramps for new shavers.
Why it matters: Healthy Q&A activity is a strong indicator of community vitality, and it’s where consensus recommendations often form.
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10. Weekly Sidebar Contest results posted (banner/photo contest)
Jan 25, 2026
The Jan 25 results thread announced the latest winners and linked to the top banner/photo entries.
Why it matters: Creative contests are a big part of the hobby culture—driving photography, scent storytelling, and friendly participation beyond gear talk.
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Compiled Jan 27, 2026.
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