I have the 01 and have tried the samples from Gentleman's Nod and their scent profiles are excellent and yes, the 01 is darker. I have found when I am lathering in a bowl or from the soap container and the soap becomes aerated, that I back off the pressure I am applying with the brush and start 'whisking' the lather and not the actual soap and that tends to knock the air bubbles out of the lather for a creamier consistency. Cool video - not sure I like the idea of the Katana - seems a bit fiddly for my liking :-)
Thanks very much, mate. I really appreciate your thoughts: it's a shame I've run out but I have never had so much trouble with a soap before. I may actually buy the sample pack again, now. Good advice! I'm going to pin this comment.
@@FriendshipShaving Thanks for pinning my reply. I have to look into your cashmere brush - seems an interesting brush. I also have the Zaharoff which is a nice soap as well and the range that came with it. See if you can get a sample of it and if you have no luck, tag me here again - I believe (not 100% sure) they sent me a sample which I don't need as I bought the soap - so if I can find it I will send it on to you. Cheers.
I feel like a champion 😃 It was a pleasant surprise, that I unexpectedly got the hang of both the soap and the razor in the video. All the best, Andrew. Thanks.
I know the Zaharoff soap from GN is in the "Cardinal" base. I am not sure if these in the sample pack are from the Cardinal base or not. I only have the Zaharoff Cardinal one, and it does indeed perform wonderfully.
I have yet to try it, Todd. I have enough soap for the time being, about eight years. I've a new slim cabinet in the den; when the cabinet is full, buying stops. Trades are allowed but I must take one from the cabinet, to put one back in. However, I was trying to say that I might, at some point, try a full tub of Vincent or Ernest, now I've got the hang of it.
I do like using the Yaqi Katana razor and is one few more aggressive razors that I get on with. Like you demonstrated getting the blade correctly aligned needs a little toothpic manipulation. As you stated technique is key to the comfort with this razor, I use two techniques that seem to work quite well: one is riding the cap a bit like you used in the video and the other way is riding the safety bar, I use both depending on where I'm using the razor. My shaving friend like using this razor for head shaves. I have requested Yaqi to look into fixing the alignment Pin issue in their next release, maybe they will listen.
It is a little fiddly, isn't it? I tried riding the safety bar, very briefly but I will try it again. It didn't seem to work so well for me. Contacting Yaqi was very nicely done. I wish I had thought of that 😃 Maybe they will take note. Cheers.
Hi Mark- Great shave and razor review; thank you! I have not used either of these products, but I’m glad that both the razor and soap performed better for you. I hope your weekend is off to a nice start. Feet-up as soon as you can! I hope the new lockdown measures are working for you in the UK. In NYC, public schools may return to online learning only, starting as early as Monday because of the increase in the infection rate. Difficult times, all over. Take good care and be safe and be well. Best regards, as always, my friend!
Hey buddy. I'm just relaxing 😃 The lock down doesn't affect me too much, as I'm not able to get out, often. In that respect, I am lucky. I know a lot of people are having it so hard. Online learning may be the new normal for a while. Very difficult. I hope you're okay, mate. Take care of yourself.
I used my above the tie SE razor on occasion, but not too often. I have The Gentleman’s Nod/Zaharoff soap in the Cardinal base which seems to perform very well generally.
I recently discovered your channel and I must say that your videos are very chilling to watch, it is just the way you do it, very calm voice and so on .... keep doing your great work ... Greetings from Germany 😃😃✌🏻
Guten Tag my friend. Thank you very much indeed. I like my shaves to be calm and relaxed, like the videos. I'm glad you're enjoying them. Very best regards to you. Be well.
I'm glad you got the soap figured out 👍I've got the Zaharoff soap/aftershave set in the mail. I'll make sure not to add too much water at first 😎💈👍 Have a good weekend! Steve
Definitely, Ron. I feel the next shave will have it spot on. It was an unexpected shave, not at all what I expected but all the better for it. I'm glad you enjoyed joy the channel. Thank you. Take care 👍
Hi Mark. Thanks for another great shaving video. I am not familiar with any of the products you used but I sometimes have similar unexpected outcomes with shaving equipment (or my inconsistent technique). All part of the shaving learning process, I suppose. A case of just when you think you know what you're doing, suddenly you come to realise that perhaps you don't. Have a great weekend mate.
That is so true - just as you think you know what you are doing, you realise you don't. It is true of so many things in life. It made an interesting video which I enjoyed, even though it ended up being a completely different video than the one I expected to make. Take it easy, mate. Feet up, coffee on!
I haven't used it. You are getting a decent lather though. So a soft brush with a face lather and not too much water. Seems nice. Im thinking the razor isn't that great though. Maybe I'm wrong.
I just used it myself and it became my favorite single edge razor so far. It's super smooth and efficient. Less aggressive than the beast and I just used Uber light pressure and the angle is easy to find. For me it trumps the pal injector razor. I didn't feel much blade feel if at all when shaving to me I got the angle right away and it just worked.
Nicely done. I just can't get into it but I'm sure at some point I'll pick it up and try again. Lots of you guys really like this razor. Maybe I got a faulty one 😂
Hi Mark! My daughter wanted me to tell you that you are her favorite shaver that I watch. I am really interested to see what you think about George. I have had my eye on this one for some time. Watching now...
I love my Katana I have the gunmetal razor and a chrome head on their green Handle and a friend from Facebook sent me the plastic handle one as he new I wanted one next, and I love the plastic handle I hope they make more colours it's great for travel 😳💚
The handle looks very good. I'm glad you get along with it, and plenty of people obviously do. I wish I liked it more, to be honest. It looks great. Thanks for letting everyone know 👍
Hello Mark, Great video as always!! 🤠 I really like this Yaqi (SRH041) head, but I think that the Razorock Eco gives a far superior / enjoyable experience with much less effort. I'm still.... trying to master my skills with the Straights, shavettes and Artist Club (/G1105) but have much greater results with the Eco. (Alas, I think that because I had multiple shatters in every bone in my left hand and thumb joint I have an excuse to cheat with the scraper) 😄 Cheers and take care 👍
I have not seen the Eco, Steve. I will have a look at it, over this weekend. Thanks for your recommendation. That must have hurt! Goodness me mate. I think cheating is allowed in your case 😉 I'll bet you get some aches and pains in that hand.
Great shave, Mark. But how about that for sod's law, eh! I have grown to love Skin Bracer, but now tend to shy away from the Yaqi SE head due to the level of faff involved and my inability to get a consistently good shave with it. It is quite sad, as I had really high hopes for it.
Aye, it is a little bit of a faff. Shame really but, having said that, I have had a nice shave with it and maybe next shave I will get it exactly right. Sod's law got me good, that time. You have to watch out for it. It made a good video though. Cheers, Lee.
Goes to show that if the razor isn't damaged and the blade isn't dull, technique trumps tools as I have heard many times from a fellow wetshaver and also youtuber "Shaving with Fuzzy". After having success with that Gentleman's Nod soap would you consider giving a chance to the Williams mug soap? Surprisingly enough I'm having great shaves with it lately. Keep safe and healthy Mark. All the best
I think Fuzzy might be right, to a large degree although I don't know if you could say that about vintage blades, compared to modern. I would try the famed Williams mug soap but I don't think I can get it in the UK. Anyway, I have enough soap to be getting on with. A lot of people seem to have no issues at all with Williams. Take care, João. 👍
I'd like that butty. Thank you. It would be good to be able to try it out live, on the channel. Will I fail to lathervthe Williams? But don't send it for a while, let's get this lockdown out of the way first.
well done mate . good shave . and i would agree with you in all mentioned in that video . it’s an efficient little fellow. but angle is the key for sure . and it’s a small window to get it right and get a nice shave ‘ or a bit off and it feeling uncomfortable. but get it right and i get a very close nice shave . i got mine offf ebay with the handle . bit bang on about the blade installation it can be a bit of a faff . you did make me chuckle about both items you don’t get on with and bang .good shave and a good lather . sod’s law in full affect there
Yes, sods law in full effect; that made laugh. It is a very small window but I'm glad I got it. It was beginning to bug me and I had just about given up on it. It's a strange design. It seems unfinished in respect of the blade but it does look good. Cheers, Paul. Take care, mate.
Hello mate. I bought some from Maggard's. I basically saved up and bought a few things. $30 is ridiculous but even at the usual €12, it's not economical.
@@FriendshipShaving Good day Mark. I’m no expert, I would say any factory single blade as they will all be uniform as opposed to snapping DE blades in half which will have a random break.
Well, Mark, with DE's one does not hv any problem with unaligned blades et cetera. My SE razors are long gone, Cud not see a real advantage to DE's. Singapore greetings.
Hello Achim, I hope are all well. No, I suppose there is no significant or any advantage to a single edged blade, that I can think of. I do love my old Ever Ready though 😊 Be well.
@@FriendshipShaving Tks Mark, same to you. Understand the UK under lockdown again, so is most of continent incl. Germany. Imo the population to be blamed. Since months governments name corona hotspots n where one shud not fly for vacation. But it seems noone cares, whilst stupid german health minister (a former bank clerk) sets returning parties corona test for f r e e. So blame both, the non-listeners plus an idiot with minister post... Here in Singapore, life is as normal, all is open, pubs as well. Except masks. This place here knows one thing: Discipline. Stay cool my friend, cheers fm Susan n Achim+
I think self discipline as well as governmental discipline is sadly lacking, in some cases. I'm sick of those that bleat about their rights while the country goes to shit. Anyway, perhaps this is not the best place for a rant. 😊
Hi Nathan. I'll include the link and be sure to add it to the description. The handle is from my Henson, but the one they sell is very nice. 👍 yaqibrush.aliexpress.com/store/2986023
The large blade gap seems to grab any imperfections in the skin. I have been using it all week and it performs average at best for me. The blade is too far back to be a good undernose razor which is a shame for a small razor pass. I cannot recommend it. May sell it when my new Twig razor gets here. Check out my initial impressions at brownbag gentleman. Been a fan of your videos for over a year.
That has been my opinion, Scott up until today's shave which was a big improvement. Not perfect but not bad. I agree with you on the blade being a long way back for under the nose but, I often come in from the sides, so I didn't notice that so much. Hey, thanks for you support. I shall look forward to watching your video over this weekend. Take care. mate.
An observation: you kept commenting on what you "expected" from these products. Perhaps it would have been(or may be better in the future)not have expectations. Expect nothing and wait to see what happens. That is more or less what occurred in this video and things worked out.
I believe there is a philosophical argument that life is better when we don't have expectations, as we live in the moment more. I expect you knew that 😃
I have the 01 and have tried the samples from Gentleman's Nod and their scent profiles are excellent and yes, the 01 is darker.
I have found when I am lathering in a bowl or from the soap container and the soap becomes aerated, that I back off the pressure I am applying with the brush and start 'whisking' the lather and not the actual soap and that tends to knock the air bubbles out of the lather for a creamier consistency.
Cool video - not sure I like the idea of the Katana - seems a bit fiddly for my liking :-)
Thanks very much, mate. I really appreciate your thoughts: it's a shame I've run out but I have never had so much trouble with a soap before. I may actually buy the sample pack again, now. Good advice! I'm going to pin this comment.
@@FriendshipShaving Thanks for pinning my reply. I have to look into your cashmere brush - seems an interesting brush. I also have the Zaharoff which is a nice soap as well and the range that came with it. See if you can get a sample of it and if you have no luck, tag me here again - I believe (not 100% sure) they sent me a sample which I don't need as I bought the soap - so if I can find it I will send it on to you. Cheers.
Nice video again Mark. Well done for mastering 2 products at the same time. Sensei Mark. Stay safe.
I feel like a champion 😃 It was a pleasant surprise, that I unexpectedly got the hang of both the soap and the razor in the video. All the best, Andrew. Thanks.
I know the Zaharoff soap from GN is in the "Cardinal" base. I am not sure if these in the sample pack are from the Cardinal base or not. I only have the Zaharoff Cardinal one, and it does indeed perform wonderfully.
I have yet to try it, Todd. I have enough soap for the time being, about eight years. I've a new slim cabinet in the den; when the cabinet is full, buying stops. Trades are allowed but I must take one from the cabinet, to put one back in. However, I was trying to say that I might, at some point, try a full tub of Vincent or Ernest, now I've got the hang of it.
Nice job on this one. It looks like it took time for both the soap and the razor. Very nice!
I've never struggled like that with a soap or a razor. It was very strange how everything came together in this video. The force was with me. 😃
@@FriendshipShaving That's a weird one for sure but these things happen:)
I do like using the Yaqi Katana razor and is one few more aggressive razors that I get on with. Like you demonstrated getting the blade correctly aligned needs a little toothpic manipulation. As you stated technique is key to the comfort with this razor, I use two techniques that seem to work quite well: one is riding the cap a bit like you used in the video and the other way is riding the safety bar, I use both depending on where I'm using the razor. My shaving friend like using this razor for head shaves. I have requested Yaqi to look into fixing the alignment Pin issue in their next release, maybe they will listen.
It is a little fiddly, isn't it? I tried riding the safety bar, very briefly but I will try it again. It didn't seem to work so well for me. Contacting Yaqi was very nicely done. I wish I had thought of that 😃 Maybe they will take note. Cheers.
I have that same configuration in the AP U brush. The white handle with blue top and cashmere knot. Great minds think alike :-)
I love it!
Hi Mark- Great shave and razor review; thank you! I have not used either of these products, but I’m glad that both the razor and soap performed better for you. I hope your weekend is off to a nice start. Feet-up as soon as you can! I hope the new lockdown measures are working for you in the UK. In NYC, public schools may return to online learning only, starting as early as Monday because of the increase in the infection rate. Difficult times, all over. Take good care and be safe and be well. Best regards, as always, my friend!
Hey buddy. I'm just relaxing 😃 The lock down doesn't affect me too much, as I'm not able to get out, often. In that respect, I am lucky. I know a lot of people are having it so hard. Online learning may be the new normal for a while. Very difficult. I hope you're okay, mate. Take care of yourself.
I used my above the tie SE razor on occasion, but not too often. I have The Gentleman’s Nod/Zaharoff soap in the Cardinal base which seems to perform very well generally.
There we are Paul, further proof, otherwise that we needed it, that it was me and not the soap that was having problems 😃
I recently discovered your channel and I must say that your videos are very chilling to watch, it is just the way you do it, very calm voice and so on .... keep doing your great work ...
Greetings from Germany 😃😃✌🏻
Guten Tag my friend. Thank you very much indeed. I like my shaves to be calm and relaxed, like the videos. I'm glad you're enjoying them. Very best regards to you. Be well.
@@FriendshipShaving guten Abend 🙂.. stay healthy as well and Keep doing your great content ... looking forward for new stuff 😉
I'm glad you got the soap figured out 👍I've got the Zaharoff soap/aftershave set in the mail. I'll make sure not to add too much water at first 😎💈👍
Have a good weekend!
Steve
It took me a while, mate! Amazing that it all came together in this video. Thanks for watching, Steve. All the best.
Late to the party on this video I'm afraid. Great shave Mark! I have the Katana head which I'm yet to try (today IS that day🤣 ) Cheers 👍
I hope you really enjoy your shave. Enjoy your weekend.
Sometimes it is satisfying to "master" a finnicky razor. Great vid and thanks for the channel, stay safe!
Definitely, Ron. I feel the next shave will have it spot on. It was an unexpected shave, not at all what I expected but all the better for it. I'm glad you enjoyed joy the channel. Thank you. Take care 👍
Nice shave Mark. Have a good week.
Hi Minty. You too, mate. Stay safe.
Looks to be a good razor, ive just ordered one after watching your video
Good luck with it! 👍
Hi Mark. Thanks for another great shaving video. I am not familiar with any of the products you used but I sometimes have similar unexpected outcomes with shaving equipment (or my inconsistent technique). All part of the shaving learning process, I suppose. A case of just when you think you know what you're doing, suddenly you come to realise that perhaps you don't. Have a great weekend mate.
That is so true - just as you think you know what you are doing, you realise you don't. It is true of so many things in life. It made an interesting video which I enjoyed, even though it ended up being a completely different video than the one I expected to make. Take it easy, mate. Feet up, coffee on!
I haven't used it. You are getting a decent lather though. So a soft brush with a face lather and not too much water. Seems nice. Im thinking the razor isn't that great though. Maybe I'm wrong.
No the razor isn't for me, but I read lots of people really enjoy the shave with it. You never can tell, eh?
Thank you
Cheers.👍
I just used it myself and it became my favorite single edge razor so far. It's super smooth and efficient. Less aggressive than the beast and I just used Uber light pressure and the angle is easy to find. For me it trumps the pal injector razor. I didn't feel much blade feel if at all when shaving to me I got the angle right away and it just worked.
Nicely done. I just can't get into it but I'm sure at some point I'll pick it up and try again. Lots of you guys really like this razor. Maybe I got a faulty one 😂
Another happy ending. No nicks and a close shave. The blade gap is enough to keep me at bay 😉
I love a happy ending 😃 All the best, mate.
Hi Mark! My daughter wanted me to tell you that you are her favorite shaver that I watch. I am really interested to see what you think about George. I have had my eye on this one for some time. Watching now...
That's very nice, Todd. Thank you so much for letting me know. I'm someone's favourite 😊👍 Please pass along my best wishes. Nice one.
I love my Katana I have the gunmetal razor and a chrome head on their green Handle and a friend from Facebook sent me the plastic handle one as he new I wanted one next, and I love the plastic handle I hope they make more colours it's great for travel 😳💚
The handle looks very good. I'm glad you get along with it, and plenty of people obviously do. I wish I liked it more, to be honest. It looks great. Thanks for letting everyone know 👍
@@FriendshipShaving they're working on a AC head there's a concept going around but it still needs improvement before they sell it 💚
I'll keep an eye out for that one. Thanks for letting me know. They are so reasonably priced. How can you not try it? 😀
@@FriendshipShaving yeah and they always do 50% sales even better! 😳😬😆🤣💚
Hello Mark, Great video as always!! 🤠
I really like this Yaqi (SRH041) head, but I think that the Razorock Eco gives a far superior / enjoyable experience with much less effort.
I'm still.... trying to master my skills with the Straights, shavettes and Artist Club (/G1105) but have much greater results with the Eco.
(Alas, I think that because I had multiple shatters in every bone in my left hand and thumb joint I have an excuse to cheat with the scraper) 😄
Cheers and take care 👍
I have not seen the Eco, Steve. I will have a look at it, over this weekend. Thanks for your recommendation. That must have hurt! Goodness me mate. I think cheating is allowed in your case 😉 I'll bet you get some aches and pains in that hand.
Great shave, Mark. But how about that for sod's law, eh!
I have grown to love Skin Bracer, but now tend to shy away from the Yaqi SE head due to the level of faff involved and my inability to get a consistently good shave with it. It is quite sad, as I had really high hopes for it.
Aye, it is a little bit of a faff. Shame really but, having said that, I have had a nice shave with it and maybe next shave I will get it exactly right. Sod's law got me good, that time. You have to watch out for it. It made a good video though. Cheers, Lee.
Goes to show that if the razor isn't damaged and the blade isn't dull, technique trumps tools as I have heard many times from a fellow wetshaver and also youtuber "Shaving with Fuzzy".
After having success with that Gentleman's Nod soap would you consider giving a chance to the Williams mug soap? Surprisingly enough I'm having great shaves with it lately. Keep safe and healthy Mark. All the best
I think Fuzzy might be right, to a large degree although I don't know if you could say that about vintage blades, compared to modern. I would try the famed Williams mug soap but I don't think I can get it in the UK. Anyway, I have enough soap to be getting on with. A lot of people seem to have no issues at all with Williams. Take care, João. 👍
@flash boredom Thanks for contributing to the cause :) You're a good friend. Hope you are doing well also.
I'd like that butty. Thank you. It would be good to be able to try it out live, on the channel. Will I fail to lathervthe Williams? But don't send it for a while, let's get this lockdown out of the way first.
well done mate . good shave . and i would agree with you in all mentioned in that video . it’s an efficient little fellow. but angle is the key for sure . and it’s a small window to get it right and get a nice shave ‘ or a bit off and it feeling uncomfortable. but get it right and i get a very close nice shave . i got mine offf ebay with the handle . bit bang on about the blade installation it can be a bit of a faff . you did make me chuckle about both items you don’t get on with and bang .good shave and a good lather . sod’s law in full affect there
Yes, sods law in full effect; that made laugh. It is a very small window but I'm glad I got it. It was beginning to bug me and I had just about given up on it. It's a strange design. It seems unfinished in respect of the blade but it does look good. Cheers, Paul. Take care, mate.
How did you manage to get the samples? I just looked on the website and they were looking for about $30 for shipping. That’s a crazy amount
Hello mate. I bought some from Maggard's. I basically saved up and bought a few things. $30 is ridiculous but even at the usual €12, it's not economical.
I’ve heard a lot of people talk about Maggard’s. I have to have a look. Thanks for the heads up Mark 👍🏻
Cheers mate
Hey Mark good to see you again.
I hope all has been well.
Hello there! All good thank you, Sam. I hope you are doing okay. Stay safe.
I’m glad all is well.
It’s going great here.
IMHO maybe it’s designed for factory single blades rather than breaking double edge in half. Best wishes.
What type of blade are you thinking of, Paul? I assumed the factory produced half blades would be just the same as a halved double edge blade.
@@FriendshipShaving Good day Mark. I’m no expert, I would say any factory single blade as they will all be uniform as opposed to snapping DE blades in half which will have a random break.
Ah! I see what you mean now, Paul. Thanks for explaining. That might well be true and worth a look. Cheers.
Good review.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you, Roy. Enjoy your weekend and stay safe.
Well, Mark, with DE's one does not hv any problem with unaligned blades et cetera. My SE razors are long gone, Cud not see a real advantage to DE's. Singapore greetings.
Hello Achim, I hope are all well. No, I suppose there is no significant or any advantage to a single edged blade, that I can think of. I do love my old Ever Ready though 😊 Be well.
@@FriendshipShaving Tks Mark, same to you. Understand the UK under lockdown again, so is most of continent incl. Germany. Imo the population to be blamed. Since months governments name corona hotspots n where one shud not fly for vacation. But it seems noone cares, whilst stupid german health minister (a former bank clerk) sets returning parties corona test for f r e e. So blame both, the non-listeners plus an idiot with minister post... Here in Singapore, life is as normal, all is open, pubs as well. Except masks. This place here knows one thing: Discipline. Stay cool my friend, cheers fm Susan n Achim+
I think self discipline as well as governmental discipline is sadly lacking, in some cases. I'm sick of those that bleat about their rights while the country goes to shit. Anyway, perhaps this is not the best place for a rant. 😊
@@FriendshipShaving Rant, when its necessary and this is now. I share yr feelings.
Where can I find this single edge safety razor 🪒 at?
Hi Nathan. I'll include the link and be sure to add it to the description. The handle is from my Henson, but the one they sell is very nice. 👍
yaqibrush.aliexpress.com/store/2986023
Hi check eBay a uk seller is selling one for £25 with free shipping, hope that helps.
@@paulcharlesworth809 thank you.
@@FriendshipShaving I found it this website. And, thank you for more information. ℹ️
The large blade gap seems to grab any imperfections in the skin. I have been using it all week and it performs average at best for me. The blade is too far back to be a good undernose razor which is a shame for a small razor pass. I cannot recommend it. May sell it when my new Twig razor gets here. Check out my initial impressions at brownbag gentleman. Been a fan of your videos for over a year.
That has been my opinion, Scott up until today's shave which was a big improvement. Not perfect but not bad. I agree with you on the blade being a long way back for under the nose but, I often come in from the sides, so I didn't notice that so much. Hey, thanks for you support. I shall look forward to watching your video over this weekend. Take care. mate.
An observation: you kept commenting on what you "expected" from these products. Perhaps it would have been(or may be better in the future)not have expectations. Expect nothing and wait to see what happens. That is more or less what occurred in this video and things worked out.
I believe there is a philosophical argument that life is better when we don't have expectations, as we live in the moment more. I expect you knew that 😃