This issue took a bit longer than expected due to the length and caliber of articles that I received from artisans and reviewers alike. I’m really excited about this one, and I’ve spent countless hours editing articles during the busy holiday season, so I hope you’ll enjoy it.

• “What Makes an Artisan, an Artisan?” - Dan Bashford (Australian Private Reserve)

• “A Different Kind of Rabbit Hole” - Kim Eplin (Dr. Jon’s Handcrafted Soaps)

• “On Taste” - Will Carius (Barrister and Mann)

• Featured Artisan for December 2019 - Vida of Oleo Soapworks

• “What’s in Your Aftershave” - B. C. Ennis aka u/USS-Spongebob

• Soap Review: Siliski Soaps - Appalachian Forest - Joe Javorsky

• An Irreverent Review: APR Carnivale - David Jones

• Soap/Scent Review: The Great Gatsby Theme - Keith Harris

• December’s Featured Photography - u/yost_to_coast

• “Oneblade Review” - Jay Steere
  
  Please be sure to thank our artisans and writers, and if you’re interested in contributing, let me know!

The September issue has a TON of great stuff to read:

• Parting words from West of Olympia

• Beginner’s Corner: Soaps

• Review of Horsefeathers and Interview with Shawn Maher of Chatillon Lux

• Featured Artisan: Mammoth Soaps

• Reviews: Stirling’s Autumn Glory, Barrister and Mann’s Hallows, Timeless Razor, Rolls Razor, and more!

• An Irreverent Review: Creed Aventus Cologne

• Top Shelf: Colonia di Agrumi and a Hazy IPA. 

• 10 Tips for Brushmakers from Stephen Joiner of Dogwood Handcrafts 

A lot of time and effort has gone into this issue from the entire writing staff. We hope you enjoy reading it as much as we did writing it.

-Keith

The July 2019 issue of the Wetshaver’s Digest features an interview with Noble Otter’s founder/creator and articles from all over the world of wetshaving. Let us know what you think!

Articles on Straight Razors, to Meditation in shaving, and some summer-themed food recipes too!

Reviews:

Declaration Grooming’s Try That Soap 2.0

Chiseled Face Groomatorium’s Santa Paula

Declaration Grooming and Chatillon Lux’s Nefertiti

Mammoth Soap’s Shire

Tallow + Steel’s West Coast IPA

Chatillon Lux’s Yuzu Rose Patchouli Extrait

Gillette Slim Adjustable

The Wetshaver’s Digest - Pilot Issue

The test issue of an e-magazine for wetshavers. We’re community-driven and don’t make money from this publication. For beginner shavers, experienced shavers, and those who have no idea where to start, come join us.