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Troopers! The Empire’s Imperial Holiday Shave-Off has reached an exciting milestone — we’re down to the Sweet 16! 🎉 What started with 52 sets of incredible shave soaps from 26 talented artisans has now become an intense battle of holiday scents. ❄️ From festive spices to creamy peppermint, these soaps have truly captured the magic of the season.
Let me just say, organizing this tournament has been an eye-opening (and slightly stressful) experience! 😅 But above all, I need to stress that this is all in good holiday fun. Every soap in this bracket is one of my absolute favorites. If they weren’t, they wouldn’t have made the cut in the first place. 💯
Surprises in the Force
Some of the results have honestly shocked me! But I have to admit that my sample size wasn’t galactic in scope. Out of my 750+ loyal followers, only 40+ voters participated. That means the results are more like whispers from the Force rather than a unanimous decree from the galaxy. 🌌 So, to any artisans reading this: please don’t take the results as a reflection on your product or scent!
Every soap and splash in this tournament is fantastic. The creativity and craftsmanship on display have made this holiday season a magical one for me and countless other wet-shaving enthusiasts. If your soap didn’t advance, know that it’s not due to any lack of excellence. Your work is appreciated and celebrated! 🎁✨
Here is the Sweet 16!
🎁 Vespers vs Christmas
🎁 Bad Santa vs Tis the Season
🎁 Silent Night Ops vs Santa’s Cheer
🎁 Cane! vs Candy Cane (M)
🎁 Hot Buttered Rum vs Cosmic Christmas Cookies
🎁 Return of the Mean One vs Santa Noir
🎁 Citurs + Fir vs Christmas Cabin
🎁 Gingerbread vs Noggin’ on Heavens Door
Encouragement for the Artisans
To all the artisans who’ve poured their hearts into these holiday sets, thank you! Your creations bring joy, nostalgia, and a touch of magic to our daily shaves. Whether it’s the perfect lather or the scent that transports us to a winter wonderland, your work enhances this hobby and builds community. You are appreciated more than you know!
And don’t worry, this is only the beginning. I will absolutely continue collecting holiday sets, and in 2025, the Imperial Holiday Shave-Off will return! 🎅 By then, I’ll be reaching out to other content creators to help make the bracket. (Let’s be honest, this trooper struggled a bit pitting these favorites against each other. 💔)
A Quick Thank You
If you’ve followed this tournament from the beginning, thank you for your support and participation! Whether you’ve been voting, commenting, or just quietly observing, your involvement means the galaxy to me.
As we look to 2025, I’m excited to bring you more content! Be on the lookout for my YouTube channel, where I plan to post weekly videos covering gear, shaves of the day, and all the happenings in the Imperial wet-shaving community.
Final Thoughts
This Sweet 16 round is going to be intense! Which holiday scent will reign supreme? 🤔 Keep voting, keep shaving, and may the lather be with you always!
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Stay sharp, troopers!