On today’s Second Cup, we settle in with a fresh pour and a full slate of midsummer topics. We touch on the surprisingly early return‑to‑school dates appearing on calendars, look at new releases from Phoenix Shaving, an extension update from Razor Emporium, and the latest news from Henson Shaving. There’s also an article from Stars and Stripes that caught our eye, along with a terrific book recommendation to add to your summer reading stack. It’s a great way to start the week together.