Essence Of Scotland Highland Bothy Wetshaving Soap and Feather Popular Double Edge Safety Razor
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In today's video, we review the Essence Of Scotland - Highland Bothy Shaving Soap and Feather Popular DE Razor!
This is a fantastic glycerin shaving soap specially formulated and custom blended with the main ingredients carefully selected by shaving and male grooming specialist Ian Thomson at The Gentleman's Groom Room. This luxury traditional shaving soap produces an excellent lather when used with a shaving brush. It perfectly prepares the skin for a close and comfortable shave. The product is enriched with conditioning and moisturizing properties, which will ensure the perfect shave.
Essence of Scotland traditional shaving soap Highland Bothy is handmade in Scotland in small batches. The fragrance captures the scent of a welcoming Highland Bothy's peat open fire. Earthy, Smoky, Woody with a faint aroma of Single Malt Scotch Whisky perfectly describes this Essence of Scotland fragrance. Enriched and enhanced with Vetiver, Cedarwood, Mixed Spices, Natural Honey, Beeswax and Aberfeldy Single Malt Whisky, a totally unique shaving soap scent! The distinct scent of a roaring peat open fire has been loved by many a Scot over the years.
The Feather Popular DE razor is a economical and light-weight razor that offers a close and comfortable shave. The body is made of an attractive plastic and the silo doors are made of metal. This is a great starter razor for those interested in starting DE razor shaving. Case included.
Consistency is so important but seldom mentioned/valued in wet shaving. You have done everyone a favor with your video today. Thanks, Zac.
I have the Popular and have used it as a daily shaver for now 3 plus years. I thought I'd try it, but just kept right on using I liked it so much. I prefer to shave every day so my stubble is low. I take my time, it takes as long as it takes. I liken shaving to painting a portrait on your face. No hurries, just have fun ! Yes, the handle can be slippery in the shower, and I've dropped it a more than few times and it just keeps on keepin' on unscathed. The top butterfly part is stainless steel and I LOVE how it glides with ease over the skin. In contrast, I tried a Viking Chieftan but didn't like the draggy matte finish of the head at all. I felt like I was painting my face with coarse brush while what I wanted was something with a feather light touch. The short, stout and grippy handle was lovely though. This Popular just works and it's plas-tique handle will never rust or likely break without a hammer applied to it. I get where Matt is coming from, he is after all in the business of selling razors. I as customer, just want a proper shave am not interested in trying out every razor that catches my eye. These are tools, and like all tools I just want something that does the job, and that need not be expensive. If there were a durable, non-drop-fragile pot metal razor that wasn't a hundred or two bucks, and slick gliding head like the Popular, I'm all ears. I have yet to see it. The high $$ AS-D2 looks lovely, but I doubt it will shave any better. FWIW, I didn't find Feather blades anything special. Astra greens I liked better. then I tried Gillette Platinum, even better ! Then Nacet, oh my, the most comfortable I've used yet ! Likely about my only other consideration would be a Gillette Super Speed revamp.
I could care less what razor people are using as long as they are getting good results and enjoying it.
@@RazorEmporium I apologize for making assumptions about you Matt, as I quite enjoy watching your review videos as I find them both informative and relaxing.
Matt, always appreciate the videos and your honest approach. I'm 74 and have returned to wet shaving after 40 years trying to find a better way to shave. I enjoy the process and the result which is not BBS, but one that produces and looks great to my self and my wife. In the end, that's the most important.
I was the same way. When I stared I had one brush and one razor, merkur 34C, and 2-3 soaps I used for a good 2 and a half years. Boy that’s has definitely changed now when the hobby became the addiction!
It's nice to hear someone suggest a comfortable, repeatable shave over trying to get BBS every day. So many people on YT focus on BBS over comfort, but you are right: not everyone has skin that can handle that kind of shave I'm a daily basis.
I purchased a "Try It" kit for the straight edge after watching Matt's shaving video and love it. I called up the store the other day and Patrick was really helpful to a straight edge beginner like me. I'll be purchasing my razors and strips from RE in the future because the service is great. Thanks, and keep up the good work.
The Essence Of Scotland soap line is made in Shetland; it's a good soap base, the scents are really good and Ian is true gentleman 👍
Oh man... The Essence of Scotland soap line... Yes!!! Awesome! That'll go great with my Rex!!!
Hello Matt,
It''s been a year this month, November, since I switched to DE shaving and one of the problems I had initially was finding a razor that I could use on my head. I felt that the heavy razors like my DE89 nearly always sliced a part of my head when I shaved with them. I found out that light razors, like the Vie-Long 10000r and the vintage Gillette Tech Aluminium Razor all worked better (on my head). Then I discovered the Feather Popular, (I own two) absolutely fantastic, this is the razor I nearly always use now, along with the Merkur Bakerlite 45. I also use any (twice-used) blade when I shave my head, which is usually every other day or sometimes on the third day. For me, converting to this way of shaving was always going to depend on the success of getting the right Razor to shave my head.
Good video, and thank you for reviewing the Feather Popular.
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DRCharlesworth
I agree with you about the “utilitarian” aspect of wet shaving. Often, I kinda have to force myself to use all these fantastic products I’ve bought from soap, to splashes, to razors, when in reality I would be more than happy with a Red Tip or Super Adjustable, Arko stick, and my $9 boar brush. But, a chugging along we go. Cheers 👍🏻💈
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Excellent video! The feather popular is an enjoyable inexpensive razor. Second only to the $7 Rapira platinum lux razor which is crazy efficient while causing no cuts. Of course, YMMV. Also, it may be too soon to say, but Matt may have made me a Polsilver convert... we will see.
Many well made points Matt regarding the fact BBS is fine once in a while, but 'Par' allows you to enjoy this hobby on a daily basis. By the way, I was in Ian's shop this afternoon where were talking about this video. I use the Malt and Myrtle, and it's beautiful too.
Completely agree. I just ordered a Vikings Blade Crusader razor delivered to my hotel in Las Vegas, since I didn't want to check a bag. And the only blades I could find (at a decent price) were some Walgreens blades. They don't have any markings, so I have no idea which ones are. The shave was ok but way harsher than my regular Platinum, that so far is my favorite blade. Definitively sharper does not mean better, or comfortable. It depends on everyone's skin.
Hi Matt- Great shave and razor/soap review; thank you! The Feather razor with the Pol Silver blades seems like a great combination. Beautiful lather with the soap. Have a great rest of the week and best regards!
I love essence of Scotland
$20 razors? That is a great price for people that are going to try out wet shaving and see if they like it.
Thanks for the video on this razor and I’m glad you didn’t massacre your neck with the Feather blade. I find them a little too sharp for me also.
I love shaving so I agree with you that par is good. I don’t want to have road rash on my neck after a shave and have to wait two or three day’s.
Peace to you and yours.
I understand completely about finding a good daily shave blade match. For me, its presently the Astra green. I've got some Feather blades, but I really don't need them for my beard type.
Thanks for the review Matt!
I own the Feather AS-D2 pair this razor with the Feather blade always get a fantastic shave.
Nice shave! Looks like a nice soap! I really love the Polsilvers to!
Great review. Thanks for all the great content, folks!
Yes, I use my favorite products daily! I do rotate my vintage Gillette’s for fun! Fat Handle Tech on the weekends for sure...Love it!👍
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I have this soap and it’s good stuff. Scent is very unusual. 👍🏼🇺🇸
Step one of wet shaving: Try a Feather blade.
Step two of wet shaving: Find a favorite blade that's almost as sharp as Feather but more comfortable.
Nice shave and review Matt💈💈 I've tried several "plastic" razors such as the Feather, just for variety, but always gravitate back to more precision made razors😉 Haven't tried this brand of soap, if it's remotely as good as another Scottish brand, namely Castle Forbes, I'm all in👌 Great video even if only one pass😊 Enjoy!
Thanks for the info, Matt
Thanks for the review. I use the Popular occasionally, and find it to be a descent razor for the price. It's a shame that Pol-Silver blades seem to have disappeared from the market, and unfortunately, I didn't stock up...
New subscriber here, I have a love/hate relationship with Feather blades. It depends upon which razor I use.
That shave soap looks to be a winner. Thanks for sharing the video!
Great video , that Feather would make a good travel razor
I like the feather blade. My favorite was the Gillette 7 o'clock but they aren't the same since they are made in russia. Thanks for noting that the handle is plastic. On a side note, I clean my handles in alcohol and the coating on my viking augustus is coming off. It's not a plating but some sort of polymer. I don't think it will affect the performance of the razor.
Great showdown Matt, yes I like Polsilver more then Feather
Great video, Matt! I could not LOVE (what you said about chasing BBS shaves) any more because I agree with that sentiment, completely. I too, have nothing against it, if your skin can handle it; then by all means go for it. Some gents over shave so much because they love it which is totally cool and really all that matters is being happy with your shave. However, in some cases they only shave once, or twice a week and don't mention it's more often than not for the fact that their skin can't handle more than that. I just go for a DFS every time with zero irritation and never chase BBS (I used to upon first transitioning to wet shaving). I shave at least 6 days a week, have thick, coarse beard hair (Sicilian) and always attain zero irritation, DFS. With a tiny nick even a very rare occurrence at this point. For me, it's not worth over shaving just to say I've achieved a BBS. I don't require aftershave splash, alum, witch hazel, thayers, then post shave balm and skin moisturizer post shave. Just cold water, then an aftershave splash and I'm good to go. No need to look like I've just left a pharmacy with all the men's grooming skin products, in order to help my skin recover from a shave. Which is why after wet shaving for a long time you find out the old adage YMMV really does come into play. I love wet shaving (DE, Single Edge, or Straight Razor), I got into it after my dermatologist at the time suggested it might alleviate my sensitive skin issues and razor burn from shaving (which it has). Now, I shave every day (yes, even while growing a beard), however irritation on my face is not something that I wish to attain, just so I could say I got a BBS. Sorry, this became a novella but I agree with you completely, super cool for the guys that enjoy it but I want close, zero irritation shaves every single time.
Pol silvers are soooo sharp... So are Gillette silver blues
I agree Matt, feather blades are irritating on my skin too, but everyone is different, try Gillette Platinum blades, they are better than Pol Silver for my skin type.
Matt,
Really you need blade for shave :P Because you shave with any razor if you decided!!!
After watching your performance..... I like to try once again with this mild razor.
Thanks for video
How do a sharp blade give ingrown hair?
Half the fun about these videos are the Matt´s applying soap grimacing.
I think I seen Kevy review that Soap! It’s in his neck of the woods!!
I have the Essence of Scottland Mountain Yew soap i got from you guy's. Nice soap. 😎👍🏼
I'm looking to buy that soap can you tell me your experience pls?
@@gio34768 th-cam.com/video/lK8Cew-Sl6g/w-d-xo.html Here's my video review of what i thought about this soap. 😁👍🏼
Way cool
Did Gillette ever make a Twist to Open with the “twist” at the top like this? I can’t think of one, and I’m wondering why... it seems like that would be simpler than having the twist at the bottom. Is there a story there?
I get a ton of ingrown hairs irrespective of technique and hardware in my neck....just grew beard again. But I shave my head every 2 days DE. Thing is the scalp is more sensitive and if you were to get ingrown hairs your R screwed....how are you going to pluck em out??? I tend to use gillette vintage razors w sharp gillette blades...... recently started using a Muhle R41 that I had in a closet scared of it's mighty shaving power. It's a wonderful machine. This soap lather looks amazing. I have used Feather on my face (not neck) with a Fatip OC and it's OK, nothing outstanding
Interesting are you shaving against the grain on your neck?
@@b.c.gamingss My hair in the neck has 3 circles it grows in every direction so when shving it has to go against some. I try to minimize but it is imposible
@@talega1 I see. You might want to use an adjustable razor.
have the Feather Popular, it's just ok.
Great video try Gillette nacet sharper the silver blue
Never tried the feather popular, i don't like the feel of plastic razors.
as for the blades, they are very sharp and rough of the first shave.
I am too looking for a comfortable shave, aiming for a "DFS", so i'll pass on those blades.
First Sergeant Smooth, when BBS is not good enough!
Bbs????
Babies bottom shave? Lol
Baby butt smooth iirc
Bloody CHICKEN!!!!! you're supposed to finish the whole shave using the Feather blade.... CHICKEN!!!