So, I noticed on Oz Shaving’s Facebook page, that they would be attending an artisan/craft fair at Union Station in Kansas City. This is about an hour or so from my house, but I drive to KC all the time so it’s not a big deal. I decided to make the trip to the fair, so I could meet Ian and see what he brings to such events.
He had 3 tables set up. Two were display, and one was for tubs to open and sniff....
If you are not familiar with Oz Shaving, they are a small artisan company from Overland Park, KS (outskirts of KC). Their entire line of soaps, aftershave, and brushes are themed around the Oz stories by L. Frank Baum. (Not just the Wizard of Oz movie, but the whole 14 book series).
I met Ian and his wife and both were very nice. I asked if she helped out with making any of their products, and she said, no, it was all him. He makes all their soaps, aftershaves, balms, & beard care himself. I also learned that not only does he turn all the handles himself, but he also pours all the blanks. I thought that was really neat, as I really enjoy the handles he makes. He was also big into sculpting before he stayed down this path and he has sculpted the molds for the Ram brush, Jack brush, and Octopus brush himself. I love his soaps, but I’m really in awe of his brushes. They are really well done and look much better in person.
Our time was short, but I really hope to meet up with Ian some other time to discuss his wet shaving passions & business. Maybe do a full interview for my VLOG!
He had 3 tables set up. Two were display, and one was for tubs to open and sniff....
If you are not familiar with Oz Shaving, they are a small artisan company from Overland Park, KS (outskirts of KC). Their entire line of soaps, aftershave, and brushes are themed around the Oz stories by L. Frank Baum. (Not just the Wizard of Oz movie, but the whole 14 book series).
I met Ian and his wife and both were very nice. I asked if she helped out with making any of their products, and she said, no, it was all him. He makes all their soaps, aftershaves, balms, & beard care himself. I also learned that not only does he turn all the handles himself, but he also pours all the blanks. I thought that was really neat, as I really enjoy the handles he makes. He was also big into sculpting before he stayed down this path and he has sculpted the molds for the Ram brush, Jack brush, and Octopus brush himself. I love his soaps, but I’m really in awe of his brushes. They are really well done and look much better in person.
Our time was short, but I really hope to meet up with Ian some other time to discuss his wet shaving passions & business. Maybe do a full interview for my VLOG!
