BBS.Live is a wet shaving community and livestream project created by Nate and Mel around a shared interest in shaving, bourbon, fragrance and conversation.

The pair began hosting Instagram Live sessions in March 2020, originally using the broadcasts as an opportunity to hold giveaways and give back to the wet shaving community.

The timing gave the project an unexpected additional purpose. As the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted everyday life, the livestreams provided viewers with an informal place to gather online, talk about their hobbies and spend a few hours with other members of the community.

BBS.Live describes its conversations as covering wet shaving, bourbon, fragrances and whatever else comes up, creating a format that extends beyond product reviews or shaving demonstrations.

That community-focused identity is important when understanding the BBS.Live collection at The Razor Company.

What Does BBS Mean in Wet Shaving?

In traditional wet shaving, BBS commonly stands for “Baby Butt Smooth.”

The phrase describes an exceptionally close shave where little or no remaining stubble can be felt when running a hand across the shaved area.

It is commonly used alongside other wet shaving shorthand describing shave closeness.

BBS.Live uses this recognizable wet shaving terminology as part of its identity while expanding the conversation beyond shaving alone.

For many traditional shavers, achieving a BBS shave can involve multiple passes—often with the grain, across the grain and potentially against the grain.

However, an extremely close shave is not necessary for everyone. Comfort and skin condition are generally more useful goals than repeatedly shaving an area simply to achieve a particular label.

The BBS.Live Community

Community is at the center of BBS.Live.

Rather than beginning as a traditional grooming manufacturer, BBS.Live grew through live online conversations between wet shaving enthusiasts.

Nate and Mel's broadcasts created a place where viewers could discuss shaving gear, fragrances, bourbon and other interests in a relaxed format.

The livestreams have historically run for extended periods, giving viewers time to interact rather than simply watch a short product presentation.

Giveaways were also part of the original concept, reflecting the pair's stated goal of giving something back to the wet shaving community.

Over time, BBS.Live expanded beyond individual livestreams into collaborations, branded merchandise and other community-focused projects.

BBS.Live and Traditional Wet Shaving

Traditional wet shaving has developed a substantial enthusiast community around something that can otherwise be a routine daily task.

Razors, blades, shaving brushes, artisan soaps, aftershaves and fragrances provide nearly endless combinations to explore.

Online communities allow wet shavers to compare those experiences.

BBS.Live developed within that environment, providing an informal space for enthusiasts to discuss products and shaving routines while also moving into related interests such as fragrance and bourbon.

That broader approach helps explain why the BBS.Live collection at The Razor Company does not look like a conventional single-brand shaving collection.

It reflects the interests and collaborations surrounding the community itself.

BBS.Live Shaving Collaborations

BBS.Live has worked with established wet shaving artisans on collaborative products.

One documented example is Barrel Proof, a collaboration between BBS.Live and Zingari Man.

The project connected two subjects closely associated with BBS.Live: traditional wet shaving and bourbon.

Barrel Proof was released as a shaving soap and coordinating aftershave, demonstrating how the BBS.Live community could move from online conversation into physical wet shaving products.

Collaborative releases such as these are different from products manufactured directly by a conventional shaving-soap company. BBS.Live contributes the community, concept and creative direction while working with established artisans on the resulting grooming products.

BBS.Live Merchandise

The broader BBS.Live collection at The Razor Company includes branded merchandise that allows members of the community to represent BBS.Live beyond the livestream.

Products have included:

• BBS.Live logo shirts.
• Long-sleeve shirts.
• Hoodies and zip hoodies.
• Raglan shirts.
• Joggers.
• Coffee mugs.
• Stickers.
• Phone cases.
• Whiskey glassware.

The exact merchandise selection can change, so use the product grid above for current availability.

These products are best understood as community merchandise rather than traditional shaving equipment.

BBS.Live Whiskey Glasses

Bourbon and whiskey conversation has been part of BBS.Live alongside wet shaving and fragrance.

That connection is reflected in the branded glassware available through The Razor Company.

The assortment includes the BBS.Live Glencairn Whiskey Glass, based on the recognizable Glencairn design developed in Scotland.

The Glencairn's bowl allows the drinker to view the spirit while its narrower opening concentrates aromas toward the nose.

The BBS.Live version combines that established whiskey-glass design with official BBS.Live branding.

For members of the community who enjoy both wet shaving and whiskey, the glassware represents the overlap that has been part of BBS.Live from the beginning.

BBS.Live Glencairn Whiskey Glass

The BBS.Live Glencairn Whiskey Glass is an official branded version of the Glencairn whisky glass.

The version offered by The Razor Company is approximately 4.5 inches tall, with a capacity of approximately 6.75 oz. or 199 ml.

Its recognizable bulb-shaped bowl provides room to examine the appearance of the whiskey, while the tapered opening helps concentrate its aroma.

The underlying glass is designed and manufactured by Glencairn in Scotland.

BBS.Live branding turns the familiar whiskey glass into a piece of merchandise specifically connected to Nate and Mel's community.

BBS.Live Lowball Rocks Glass

The BBS.Live collection also includes an 11 oz Lowball Rocks Whiskey Glass.

A rocks glass provides a different drinking format from the narrower Glencairn.

Its wider opening and traditional tumbler shape make it suitable for spirits served neat, over ice or in appropriate cocktails according to personal preference.

Having both styles represented reflects BBS.Live's broader interest in bourbon and whiskey rather than limiting the merchandise to wet shaving alone.

BBS.Live Apparel

Apparel forms another significant part of BBS.Live merchandise at The Razor Company.

The broader assortment has included logo T-shirts, long-sleeve shirts, hoodies, zip hoodies, raglan shirts and joggers.

Rather than serving a functional role in a shaving routine, these products provide a way for followers and members of the community to represent BBS.Live.

For wet shaving enthusiasts, branded apparel can also serve as a conversation starter with other hobbyists who recognize the name.

Specific colors, sizes and garment styles can change, so refer to the individual product pages for current options.

BBS.Live, Bourbon and Fragrance

One characteristic that distinguishes BBS.Live from many shaving-focused channels is its combination of several enthusiast interests.

Wet shaving, bourbon and fragrance are recurring subjects.

These categories have natural points of overlap.

Traditional wet shavers often explore artisan soaps and aftershaves partly through their fragrance compositions. Some eventually move further into Eau de Toilette, Eau de Parfum and independent perfumery.

Bourbon provides a different sensory hobby built around aroma, flavor, production and comparison.

BBS.Live brings those interests into the same conversation rather than treating wet shaving as an isolated subject.

BBS.Live and Zingari Man

BBS.Live's collaboration with Zingari Man provides a good example of the relationships that can develop within the artisan wet shaving community.

The Barrel Proof collaboration combined BBS.Live's bourbon interest with Zingari Man's shaving products.

Independent wet shaving coverage from the period identified Nate and Mel as the people behind BBS.Live and described Barrel Proof as a collaboration designed to combine their interests in shaving and bourbon.

Collaborations like this demonstrate one of the ways community creators can participate in traditional wet shaving beyond reviewing or discussing existing products.

Exploring Artisan Wet Shaving Through BBS.Live

BBS.Live can also serve as an entry point into the broader artisan wet shaving community.

The conversations surrounding the project frequently intersect with:

• Artisan shaving soap.
• Aftershave products.
• Safety razors.
• Shaving brushes.
• Fragrance.
• Product collaborations.
• New releases.
• Wet shaving techniques.
• Community events and giveaways.

For someone new to traditional shaving, communities like BBS.Live can provide exposure to brands and products that may not appear in mainstream grooming stores.

Experienced enthusiasts may instead value the opportunity to discuss new releases and compare experiences with other hobbyists.

BBS.Live vs. BBS Soap Company

BBS.Live and BBS Soap Company should not be treated as the same brand.

The Razor Company lists them separately in its brand directory.

BBS.Live is associated with Nate and Mel's livestream community, collaborations and branded merchandise.

BBS Soap Company is a separate shaving-product brand with products such as shaving soaps and aftershave splashes.

Because both names contain “BBS,” customers searching The Razor Company may encounter both.

If you are specifically looking for BBS.Live merchandise or collaborations, use the BBS.Live collection rather than assuming products labeled BBS Soap Company belong to the same organization.

Who Is BBS.Live Best For?

The BBS.Live collection is particularly relevant to people already involved in—or interested in—the online traditional wet shaving community.

It may especially appeal to:

• Followers of Nate and Mel's BBS.Live broadcasts.
• Traditional wet shaving enthusiasts.
• Collectors of wet shaving community merchandise.
• Customers interested in artisan shaving collaborations.
• Bourbon and whiskey enthusiasts.
• Fragrance enthusiasts.
• Customers looking for BBS.Live branded apparel.
• Members of the shaving community looking for branded glassware or accessories.
• Customers searching specifically for BBS.Live rather than BBS Soap Company.

Because the collection crosses several categories, the best product depends less on a shaving requirement and more on how you engage with the BBS.Live community.

Shop BBS.Live at The Razor Company

The Razor Company carries BBS.Live merchandise and products connected to the broader BBS.Live community.

The assortment has included official whiskey glassware, apparel, mugs, stickers and other branded merchandise, while the broader collection can also surface wet shaving collaborations associated with BBS.Live.

Because merchandise and collaborative releases can change over time, use the product grid above for the current BBS.Live selection rather than relying on a fixed product list.

BBS.Live FAQ

What is BBS.Live?

BBS.Live is a wet shaving community and livestream project run by Nate and Mel. Their conversations center on traditional wet shaving, bourbon, fragrance and other topics.

When did BBS.Live start?

Nate and Mel state that they began their Instagram Live broadcasts in March 2020, initially using the livestreams to host giveaways and give back to the wet shaving community.

What does BBS mean in wet shaving?

BBS commonly means “Baby Butt Smooth” in traditional wet shaving. It describes an exceptionally close shave with little or no detectable stubble.

Does BBS.Live make shaving soap?

BBS.Live is primarily a community and content project rather than a conventional shaving-soap manufacturer. It has participated in artisan collaborations, including the Barrel Proof shaving products created with Zingari Man.

Is BBS.Live the same as BBS Soap Company?

No. BBS.Live and BBS Soap Company are separate brands in The Razor Company's brand directory. Customers should use the appropriate collection depending on which one they are looking for.

What does BBS.Live talk about?

BBS.Live describes its recurring subjects as wet shaving, bourbon and fragrances, along with general conversation and other topics that arise during its livestreams.

What BBS.Live products does The Razor Company carry?

The Razor Company has carried BBS.Live branded products including Glencairn and lowball whiskey glasses, shirts, hoodies, joggers, mugs, stickers and other merchandise. Current availability should be confirmed using the product grid above.

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