{"product_id":"untitled-jul16_09-29-52","title":"Wid's Cherry Almond - Releasing 7\/18\/26","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWid's Cherry Almond - Releasing 7\/18\/26\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Italian Barbershop Classic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotice:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This version of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWid's Soaps – Cherry Almond\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has been reformulated and contains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno nut oils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It is scented exclusively with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esynthetic fragrance oils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is blended at a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elower fragrance oil concentration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e than the original formulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome collaborations happen because they're good for business. This one happened because it's good for the soul.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI'm proud to add a new shave soap to my line in collaboration with my good friend, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRick Widner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. And when I say \"good friend,\" I truly mean it. Rick's friendship means the world to me. It's the kind that's built over years through trust, laughter, shared experiences, and a mutual appreciation for doing things the old-fashioned way—and doing them right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRick has always loved the classic Italian cherry-almond scent made famous by Cella Red. For years, he's made soap for himself using my old TCB1 formula, tweaking it the way only a true tinkerer can. Recently, he sent me a Cherry Almond soap he created, and I'm not exaggerating when I say it stopped me in my tracks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI don't normally make \"inspired by\" fragrances. That's never really been my style. I prefer creating original scents that stand on their own. But this wasn't about copying anyone. It was about honoring a friend's favorite fragrance and sharing something he developed with his own hands, experience, and taste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Rick Matters to Me\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRick has been a mentor to me in more ways than one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe taught me most of what I know about Belgian coticules and how to hone on them the traditional way. If you've ever heard me speak confidently about coticules, much of that foundation came directly from Rick.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe's also one of the most generous people I've ever met in the straight razor community—not because he wants recognition, but because he genuinely enjoys helping others. He freely shares his time, knowledge, and experience with anyone willing to learn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRick has a straightforward, no-nonsense approach. No fluff. No myths. No magic dust. Just methods that work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd yes... we may have unintentionally done a little damage to the coticule market. A few years ago, Rick and I bought so many coticules that I honestly think we influenced the market price. Between the two of us, we could probably open a museum dedicated to Belgian sharpening stones and still have extras left over. That still makes me laugh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes me the proudest, though, is what we accomplished together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a time when misinformation had pushed coticules to the bottom of many people's recommendation lists, we helped bring them back into the spotlight where they belong. Through Rick's knowledge—and maybe a little of my charm—we helped remind people just how capable these stones really are. Today, traditional honing with coticules is once again part of the conversation, and that's something I'll always be proud of.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Honor to Carry His Name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's why I'm proud to offer this soap in a fragrance Rick truly loves, and why it's an honor to have his name on the label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI hope this is only the beginning. I'd love to add more Wid's Soaps collaborations to my line over the years because, like our friendship, I hope this partnership lasts a very long time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you, Rick, for the inspiration, for the countless hours you spent teaching me, and most of all, for your friendship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScent Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Black Cherry, Strawberry, Banana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeart:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Almond\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vanilla, Musk, Sandalwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A deep, warm Italian barbershop fragrance built around rich cherry and almond, supported by soft florals, creamy vanilla, warm sandalwood, and clean musk for a smooth, masculine finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e - Brangus 2.1 Louisiana Grass Fed Beef Tallow, Stearic Acid, Aloe Vera Juice, Vegetable Glycerin, Coconut Milk, Potassium Hydroxide, Fragrance, Oat Milk, Duck Fat, Mango Butter, Cocoa Butter, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lactate, Honey, Lanolin, Dudu Osun Black Soap, Jojoba Oil, Tussah Silk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Cajun Blade Store","offers":[{"title":"5 oz Full Size Tub","offer_id":43842993356918,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2oz Gentleman Tub","offer_id":43842993389686,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/5561\/7910\/files\/wid_almond_cherry_1.png?v=1784213070","url":"https:\/\/thecajunbladestore.com\/products\/untitled-jul16_09-29-52","provider":"The Cajun Blade Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}