"The way your grandpa did." My grandpa worked for Philips. So he and my father shaved with an electric razor. And so did I for 30 years. I started shaving with a safety razor 4 years ago. I discovered it by accident. When I found an antique safety razor on an antique market. And started some online searching to find some information about safety razors. To my huge surprise I found out that it was still possible to get blades for my century old razor. And that they are even still made today. I started collecting vintage safety razor's and shaving every second day with a modern one. (My first one was a Merkur Classic 1904. Now I use a Rex Ambassador.) I never though that one day I would look forward to my next shave. Instead of just something that needs to be done.
I could never shave with an electric razor it burned the face of me and never gave a close shave. Started shaving with an old safety razor of my father's about 2 weeks ago and won't go back to to the catrage razor not that there was anything wrong with it but it's much easier to get a close shave with a safety razor.
@@Minime163I cant get babyface shave even if I use safety razor because my beard is very hard. I only get close shave if I go against the grain which gives me razor burns as I have sensitive skin
I'm an ancient Gen Xer and only discovered wet shaving in the mid 2000s. I remember in college, in the 1980s, I was shaving in the dorm bathroom with a Gillette Trac II razor, which was the only razor I'd ever used, and I saw a guy using a DE razor. I kidded him about using an "old man's razor," and he said something like, "It shaves better than what you're using." It took twenty years after that for me to realize he was right. 🙂
My father shaving with the safety razor was the first shaving I ever seen but he started shaving with the catrage razor in the mid 70's and so the safety razor ended up in the back of the drawer until I started shaving with it 2 weeks ago. I actually started shaving with an electric razor at 15 but before i was 16 had switched to the catrage razor but i wish I'd chosen the safety razor first now that I've started shaving with it. Its actually older than me so it could be anything up to seventy years old its definitely over sixty.
20 year old here who just discovered safety razors exist and despite having not a lot of facial hair, I found buzzers to not shave close enough and many razors to snag. Thanks for the amazing tutorial and convincing me not to invest in unnecessarily expensive products. I'll edit once I buy a razor and try it out!
@jlukas8610 I've cut myself lightly a few times trying it but once I got used to it, it shaves super well and I don't get irritated skin. If I shave decently often, it takes only 10 minutes max and I have 0 snags
💯 definitely buying a safety razor am 24 yrs and my beard has really started growing this year i've always struggled with razor burns and bruises over the past 2 yrs of using a cartridge razor and its way too expensive am based in Kenya so i'll have to order on amazon abroad
I haven't quite been taught good habits with shaving, or self-care in general, so I've been trying to learn more and more over time. The title of this video was perfect for me, honestly. I've been quite afraid of shaving with a safety razor, for my own particular reasons. This video is very helpful for me - thank you very much, sir. I find you incredibly kind and nice to listen to.
My father shaved with a safety razor for years, but he switched to a cartridge before I started shaving. I got tired of over paying for triple bladed cartridges about 7 years ago and bought a German made razor, bowl and soap and never looked back. I also use a barber style straight razor when I have gone a few days without shaving. I wish I had seen a video like this when I first started with a safety razor.
I only started shaving with a safety razor about 2 weeks ago and bought a Barbour's straight razor and am going to start with it when my safety blade gets blunt and alternate between both as the blades get blunt.
@@Minime163 I suggest you buy a variety pack of blades so you can try different ones and find what works best for you and your razor. I am not shilling for a certain company but I do know that west coast shaving sells variety packs of blades, but even their largest pack by no means has samples of all the choices available.
@@harpintnI'm from Ireland so we don't get American products here but wilkinsonsword blades are perfect with both safety razor and cut throath I got derby blades for the cut throath but they wouldn't cut butter so i went back to the Wilkinsonsword much better but the blade does get blunt quicker than with the safety razor but my second shave was still much better than my first shave with the derby blade. I got a pack of 100 for €95 great value and 200ml of Nivea sensitive shaving cream for €5.40
@@Minime163 The blades I am currently using were made in Russia by Gillette (I bought them years ago) I have seen German and Turkish made blades as well. I used some disposable Wilkerson Sword razors once, right before I switched to the safety razor. They were decent razors.
@@Minime163 You'll find real straight razors shave much better with lower chance of nicks and cuts than the modern day Shavette style imitation that you are using. The downside is you need to learn how to strop and maybe also sharpen it too which also adds on the cost of stones and strops. Once you have those then nothing is cheaper or more comfortable in the long run, never buy a blade again in your life. I used two straights (a 4/8 Schulze and a 5/8 Dovo) for years especially at weekends but now my eyesight is not up to it anymore due to a combination of short sightedness and old age meaning needin different glasses for different distances...
One year of using a safety razor and I do not regret my decision for a moment it is just so nice to have a care ritual, it is just a pause in a part of the day in wich I have some peace and thinking time while I listen to mister Sinatra Lennon in the background!
I don’t know why, but the simple way you talk about shaving coupled with the personal feel of the shot you use and the sound of your voice is so satisfying. Definitely a great podcaster voice. Anyway, safety razed noob here at 42 years old. Always either had a beard or shaved with cartridge razors. Have a Manscaped Plow 2.0 that was given to me and I definitely seem to “plow” my face with it. Was going to give it up until I started watching your vids.
Great video! Just started with DS shaving a year ago with the Henson set up. You are so on point! There is a learning curve, so mastering traditional shaving takes some time and practice, but so incredibly rewarding. My shaves have been BBS and the daily experience is so wonderful that I look forward to shaving every morning; this simply puts the pleasure back into shaving. Beginners do not be intimidated. You will save a fortune over time and truly enjoy shaving again and have fun trying different products. I only wish I had discovered this retro approach sooner. 64 now, but so glad I have dumped the cartridges. Better late than never! -EA
Thanks. Finally a man that gets down to the point, didn’t overwhelm me with tons of product and didn’t make me feel like if I didn’t buy a bunch of upscale stuff, I wouldn’t be able to get a decent shave from a double edge razor. Thanks for taking the time to make a quality video 👍I feel confident I’ll be successful in this journey.
Loving how real you are, just straight up genuine. Keep up the good work bro! I found your channel because I was researching more about razors. Can’t spend 20+ dollars on cartridges so I’m looking at safety razors. Thanks for this video!!
I love your stance on shaving cream for a safety razor, a lot of purists will turn people away by telling them they have to do the whole brush and soap thing or somehow it’s magically not gonna work right. I was avoiding using DE razors for a while because of that but at the end of the day shaving cream is shaving cream and if it works for 5 or 6 blades being dragged across your skin then surely it’d plenty for a single blade to glide its way around! Love the vids!
Exactly! I want more people to use safety razors, not less. I always say that you should use what works best for you regardless of what other people say or think.
Same here. I never considered going into this type of shaving because decent quality brushes and soaps cost me more than the razor and blades themselves. Thankfully I've found this channel and I'm on my way to buy my first safety razor, probably king c gillette. I don't really want to make this my hobby right now. I just want a good shave that's inexpensive in the long run.
@@projectx5154 Right on I bought myself and my brother a king C Gillette razor for Christmas I haven’t heard what he thinks yet but I’ve used it a couple times and I find it’s a pretty good shave for the money.
@SinatraLennon absolutely Im just getting into it and personally im just gonna get a decent badger brush for around $35, and a parker razor around $30, try out the full package yknow?
I love the whole ritual of lathering shaving soap and it gives a great shave and no irritation. I have a jar of Taylor's of bond street sandlewood shaving cream that I got last week and I can't wait to try it, and I guarantee I won't be going back to either catrage razor or shaving gel or foam
I got safety razor as a gift from a friend, who hyped a lot about it. Now im figuring it out myself. This tutorial helped a lot and now im finding myself enjoying shaving a lot more! Must say i have lot to learn, but now when i know the basics i can find the rhythm more quickly. Thank you for fine tutorial! Also it was enjoying to watch! Never thought i would enjoy watching someone shave. :D
Just started using a safety razor. Wish I would of seen this video before hand lol. I did buy a cheap safety razor to start. But then I thought I need all of the expensive stuff like brushes etc. Glad I didn’t jump down that rabbit hole yet. Although the first time I used it, I sliced my neck open 😂. But I do love the smoother feeling with the safety razor versus the cartridge razors. Just got to learn how to get a smooth shave with them. Still have a little stubble left after two passes.
It’s so funny that i find myself watching you “yapping” about shaving for beginner. Even though I’m wet shaver over six years. I love your channel and most important, your unpretentious attitude on all of your reviews & videos.
I've been on and off with DE razors for a while now. One of my biggest turnoffs was everyone saying to use a brush. It felt like a chore to me. I love that you keep it simple with Barbasol.
I actually kind of enjoy the brush, but yeah Barbasol works just fine (preferably with a preshave or at least wet your face first.) But plain works just as well as long as your skin doesn't need that extra moisture. So as always YMMV
It is not much of a chore to just apply a lather with a brush and it rubs it into the skin properly but at the end it is all about personal choice. I find it far more messy to apply lather by hand.
@@Minime163 I have an expensive Badger brush and some medium price synthetics but the brushes I use most are cheap Omega Boar brushes AND I have sensitive skin on my neck. Once a Boar brush is "broken in" I find them much better than expensive Badger or plasticky synthetics.
You're awesome man! Bald young guy here who has gotten used to shaving my head with a razor and after years of Gillette blades wanted to make the same adjustment for shaving my face. So nice to hear some insight from somebody who's been around the block and I scooped up my Van Der Hagen safety razor ready to figure out if its for me, thank you!
Thank you for this super helpful video. And as one other comment mentioned, it's a pleasure to listen to you talk. It's rare for someone to talk a lot and not annoy me lol.
You gotta get a hot water shaving scuttle. Hot foam on the face during your shave is such a luxurious feel. Totally worth it. I got a ceramic one from Q-Shave that was cheap. There's other versions like stainless steel. You won't regret the purchase. Happy Shaving :)
I dumped all my 12 DE razors after going back to Carts (mach3 and Hydro3) with my newfound technique which I learned from using DE razors for 5+ years. I find that carts give me a better shave compared to DE shaving. For a closer, more comfortable, and quicker shave a cartridge razor is the way to go.🙂
I'm, 22, and I made the switch to a Van Der Hagen safety razor a good few months back, and just now bought (and am waiting on) my shaving brush and some better shaving cream. I appreciate you making videos like this, as this is a skill that alot of people don't have. Even my grandfather never used or not for long, used a safety razor when he was my age in 1982. I'm happy to see so many people making good videos introducing others to this kind of shaving, and I enjoy it. No, it's not a hobby for me, it's a necessity of my work and grooming. But, it feels better. It feels more masculine, and it is most certainly cheaper. I'm almost to the point of not having as many nicks, but razor burns are still common. Especially trying a new shaving cream in a tube rather than aersol can without the brush to really get it lathered up. Thank you for putting a video out like this, you got a subscriber, and also, you're just very calming and relaxing to listen to.
Nice video. And you are right. Until a wet shaver goes down the rabbit hole, the expense can be minimal. Barbasol and similar shaving creams work just fine. I still think the Rockwell 6C is the best DE safety razor for a newbie.
Thank you for making this so approachable for a new person who, as you say, just happened to find your channel, im just so fed up with the prices of conventional razors! Top video
Thank you for being so down to earth! I’m going to order one of these tomorrow and try a straight razor shave for the first time - always used electric as the cartridge razors give me razor burn due to my thick facial hair! The fact you’ve been so down to earth and informative has given me the confidence to try it out! I love your positive and fatherly attitude✨
@@Minime163 I always had the worst experiences with the rotary Phillips type shavers, on my cheeks and chin they were really good but they ALWAYS butchered my neck no matter what I tried. I can use foil shavers but only wet with a good shave soap at which point I might as well just use a safety razor anyway.
Young adult here and this is definitely a helpful video. Thank you for making it as simple as it is and showing that you don't have to fear shaving but instead make it fun and enjoyable :)
Good info. Due to your vids, I finally tried Barbasol (for sensitive skin). I had tried different soaps, gels, oil...turns out Barbasol works best for me. $2 well spent!
Hello from Ukraine, as a young man I’m glad I found this video! I will try to find some safety razor and give it a try! Catrige razor always so painful to me :(
Shaved for the first time with a Henson razor. Well,it didn’t go well. Lost a lot of blood. lol. I quest I should have did some research on learning to share rather than researching razors. Ordered the products you recommended. I’m 69, not many lines but a couple of moles. I watch this video and was easier to understand than the stuff guys in other videos. Thanks. I’ll give it another try after I heal up.
You're so passionate about this, I love it. I recently switched to safety razors for the first time but probably pressed to hard cause I bled. Will try it your way next time
About two years in and I still need to remind myself to keep the pressure minimal and let razor and blade do the work. At first I think the pressure came from cartridge shaving habits but now it tends to be when i “get greedy” on trying to get BBS too quickly or overshaving to get every last whisker.
Great video , remember to say there are milder blades out there and very cheap DE razors for in my opinion a beginner is Wilkinson Sword classic the black handel i started with that one still use it . stay safe, cheers...Peter
"Wilkinson Sword classic" I was going to suggest this. Cheap, so low investment. Mild, so beginner friendly. Even if you get a full metal razor later, you can always use it as a travel razor and it's no big deal if you forget it in a hotel bathroom somewhere.
I've always dry shaved but as a reenactor I'd like to get into period correct wet shaving and this has made me much less nervous about slicing my face off 😂
Awesome content.Found your channel a couple weeks ago. Always used cartridge and always got razor bumps. Didn't feel like getting a waiver. Made the switch to a safety razor and I'm never going back.
Sinatra very nice explanatory video for beginners. That shows your experience in this area. I can only say that if I hadn't started a year ago, I definitely would now. Have a nice weekend.
My grandpa used a GEM razor that took a single edge blade like you might use in a paint scraper. Don't know if the blades were a kind for shaving or utility work. Wish I could ask him as he passed a long time ago. He liked Aqua Velva aftershave too. A man's man. Butcher, WW2 navy man, fireman, and fire chief.👍👍
I love shavettes. The have all benefits from DEs and Straight Razors. They require skills like straight Razors and you can try different blades like in DEs. They are so good.
I love the shavette too or cut throath as I call it doesn't shave quite as close as the safety razor but still very good with wilkinson sword blades but I actully like shaving with it even better than the safety razor because you feel the blade on your face and you have to concentrate more on shaving which I like. Another thing i learned from sinatra is its ok to give your face a dry rub of the razor which I've been doing nearly scence i started shaving some shaving forums are totally against it, I got a good shave from a bad derby razor blade in my shavette from doing it.
A genuine carbon steel straight razor is better than a shavette. However a straight requires lots of tender loving care to keep it happy but with a shavette you just change the blade. Straights are also gentler and much more forgiving than shavettes due to the blade being much more flexible at the edge whereas shavettes are very stiff and unforgiving of errors. That said if you can shave injury and irritation free with a shavette then you will have an easy time with a proper carbon or silver steel straight.
@@haydenwayne637 Yes there is no place for errors with shavettes. Shavettes for me are more of a cool thing, a fun way to spend free time without maintaining a real straight razor and let's be honest it is way harder to die from a shavette than from a straight. Shavettes are an ultimate cool thing. If someone doesn't feel it then they are just not worth it. DE Safety Razor is just the king of shaving.
Now I know how my grandfather used to shave so fast and clean without cuts. Safety razor in his tiny steel box kit. He was bit nut case but very disciplined. Gifted him Gillette Mach 5 stick and cartridges he didn't even opened it but kept it nicely lol. Old retired man of British East Indian army.
Thankfully my dad taught me how to shave with a safety razor about 5 years ago when I was 15 so I basically started shaving with safety razors, only used a cartridge razor for about a year before I learned which is when I started growing hair on my face.
Just bought my first safety razor and learned so much. Thank you! Also I don’t know if anyone’s ever told you this before but you remind me so much of Tim Allen 😂
I just got the Van Der Hagen at Walmart as my first double edge safety razor and it's a great razor for the price. I did however cut myself quite a bit but it's not terrible and I'll get better at it 😅
Great video for helping beginners but still entertaining for those who have watched awhile. I love a really cold splash of water on my face after a shave. Feels wonderful. Yes a safety razor mows through 5 days growth like a hot knife through butter with no tugging if you happen to read this and can’t decide whether to make the switch.
I just bought my first safety razor today, and I am an old 46 years old! I was scared of these, because I just don't want to cut my face. I was pleasantly surprised! Those 5 blade dollar club things are going in the garbage. Mach 3 can go in the garbage too. After I finished shaving about an hour ago, and my face feels great! I bought the Van Der Hagen twist adjustable. It's a good start!
I'm 55 and just started shaving with a safety razor about a month and a half ago, I'll be 56 in july and will shave with a beautiful wooden handled safety razor i bought on line €61 including postage😂
I've been shaving since high school in the 90s, and just started using a safety razor a week ago. I've heard of them some years back, but never seen one until recently-the Van Der Hagen at a store-so I've decided to try it. This is probably the most helpful video I've seen so far. I understand what aggressive, moderate, and mild means asta concept, but I can't find online what type of shaver this basic 85mm VDH razor is. I haven't seen or used enough DE razors to know, and the search results I've found about this basic $20 VDH razor don't say if it is aggressive or mild or whatever. I've been having more razor burn, nicks, and bumps than I've had in decades, which, I've heard lots of guys say that's part of the learning curve with basically re-learning how to shave again (like being 14 again haha). My shaves have taken much longer recently, and today I decided to speed through it and do quick/short up and down strokes like I normally would with a cartridge razor, and I'm feeling the itch right now 😂 I think the grain of my facial hair is starting to grow in mildly different directions now-compared to how it used to grow before this new razor-like up is down now, and i think it's starting to grow from left to right now, and the directions on both sides of my neck are different as well... I'm getting used to the angle, but I can't seem to shave upwards with this thing, and I need to because some of the direction of my grain on the throat moves that way, but when I shave up, the razor just won't touch my skin. If I tilt the angle any more, it just would not be possible to shave because the angle would be too steep... So idk, should I look for a more aggressive or mild razor? If I could figure out what type of shaver this VDH is, then I'll at least know if I should lean towards aggressive or mild. I keep a beard, so I just edge up may face, but I shave my throat every day, and that hair grows rapidly, coarse/prickly, and thick (idk if those details mean anything). Thanks for the video 🪒💈
I'm thinking seriously to shift from cartridge to safety razors, and one of the things that held me was having to use the shaving soap and brushes seen in other videos, I was wondering if I could just use my good old shaving gel and you just game me the answer! I have nothing against the more traditional soap and brush, I'm sure it must be extremely smooth and fantastic, in fact, if I delve deeper into this world I might get that too, but I didn't want to loose the flexibility of just using my canned gel or foam for a quick, hassle-free shave.
I’ve never seen a two piece. Interesting. I have a three piece with a bamboo handle and it shaves like a champ. I also have used the butterfly ones, or whatever you call them, and I didn’t like them. I use a shaving soap. I find it much much better than using and aerosol shaving cream. From other TH-cam videos, I’ve learned that aerosol kills the fat in shaving cream and it’s better to use shaving soap, or shaving creams in jars or tubes. I’ve only used the shaving soap and it’s saved my face! I get the smoothest shave one ever had. I haven’t used a cartridge razor for ages now. I use Astra blades, but have heard feathers are sharper. How do they compare with Astra? I’m afraid they’ll cut me up and I’ve gotten so used to my regimen that I don’t want to mess it up. I also end my shave with a nice shaving balm
Just shaved for the first time even with an DE razor. I can’t believe how much less irritated me skin is versus a Gillette Fusion 360. I used a cheap $20 Viking with an Astra Superior Platinum. In going to invest in to a vintage Gillette slim or Rockwell 6c so I can adjust the thing. But TBH I a surprised how well this went for the 1st time. LESS irritation than my One Touch Philips electric… crazy!!!
I’m so happy you said vander jag hen I just got one today and wa alike crap please don’t say it’s crap lol thanks for the video I just started today but have always wanted to shave this way
Tried out a safety razor for the first time after seeing your video comparing it to an electric razor and wow does it get a smooth shave… definitely got a few cuts though, its gonna take some practice
I enjoy watching your videos man best charisma imma be honest i shave with safety razors since the beginning. im gen z (2008) and started shaving with the age of 14 and i love these safety razors. i never used these modern ones with multiple blades on my beard and for everybody who wants to start with these safety razors: yes you may cut yourself but thats just the beginning. you will get used to it and stop cutting yourself.
Just shaved with a safety razor for the first time today. Went well, just need to save money on a long run from those cartridge razors, just used a mild blade Dorco razors for my safety razor.
I just started looking into the whole wet shave thing. My uncle used an old Gillette in the 70's(probably before that), I remember opening it up and closing it. He used a brush and Barbasol shaving cream. My dad always used an electric razor, and I started electric and went to the old shick cartridge razors. I ordered up a King C Gillette, brush and cup from Van Der Hagen. First shave wasn't great, didn't seem to cut close at all. Figured I'd try again, maybe there is a learning curve. Looked at the razor and found out I had it put together wrong. Can't wait to try again later and see how it really does! Thanks for the video's!
I'm gonna be graduating on june 5th, I know that I will be looking smooth if I use a safety razor, thanks for the great videos. P.S I'm still using my van der Hagen, with astra blades, and barbasol or gillette, it makes it amazing
My first experience with a DE razor is an el cheapo plastic Gillette club with Gillette "Goal" razor...it really feels awesome even if its ridiculously cheap (like 2 bucks cheap)
I started using safety razor after watching your videos. I like how you present it. I also envy you cos you don't get any nicks or cuts while shaving :) Most of the time I get nicks and cuts under my chin part sometimes they're horrible and bleeding. I checked it wasn't the razor nor the blades nor the shaving cream and I especially get them when shaving against the grain. However I recently started using coconut oil to moisturise the skin post shaving. It worked very well. Shaving with cartridges was really annoying and skin irritating but after shaving with safety razors shaving has become a rite something that I enjoy a lot. Thank you again for your content which I can keep watching for hours and hours without feeling bored :)
Some kind of pre-shave and also letting the shaving foam/lather a minute or two to work its magic should help with that. You could also just apply a thin layer of Nivea cream to your neck before shaving, allowing it to absorb into the skin (as a pre-shave) to test if it makes a difference before getting anything more specialised.
Nivea’s new liquid shaving cream is incredible, it’s In a green bottle and they claim you can apply it straight to your face or lather in a bowl with a brush. Lathering with a brush is how I use it and it’s incredibly slick and cushiony which is ideal for a new wetshavers skin. And it’s cheap, 4$ a bottle at Walmart, that’ll last a pretty long time considering all you need is 1 pump.
Couldn`t find the green bottle, but i`ve tried the white one and it is amazing! Really loved that stuff! It will be a good addition to white Prorasso so i can switch between them sometimes. I saw it before, but decided to pick it up only after your comment, thank you! 😃
@@alexeyshibanov1714 haven’t seen that one, my store only carries the green bottle, it must be a regional thing. It truly is great stuff, I no longer need to order soap since it provides an absolutely phenomenal and amazingly comfortable close shave with little to no irritation, even after chasing a bbs shave with an (imo) aggressive razor that I use. I also recommend picking up a bottle of Nivea’s post shave balm which should be near the aftershaves. Also great stuff.
@@goldhollow4120 Yea, that balm is the thing i use for almost 15 years! The white soap called the Sensitive Pro Manmalist. From now on I will chase the green one 😂. For the aftershave there is not much choise where i live. Nivea, Gilette and maybe one or two cheap nonames. Thanks again and have a great day!
Love your videos! I didn’t have a great relationship with my dad for a long time so you actually taught me how to shave. I’m just having a little trouble as I use a Wilkinson safety razor and follow your prep steps and try to match your technique. However I find myself with constant cuts, razor bumps, and really a not very close shave. Just wondering if you have any ideas for how I can fix it, thank you!
You might want to try different blades as they can make a huge difference. Some blades just don't work well in some razors yet perform amazingly in others. My aggressive R41 works well with the fearsomely sharp Feather blades, I have never had a nick, cut or irritation from it. My Rockwell 6S (with plate 6) with a medium sharp Treet Platinum blade delivers almost the same result. My Fatip Piccolo open comb and a super mild blade such as the Tree Black Beauty for example can also deliver excellent results despite that blade commonly being described as one of the most "blunt" blades you can buy. My allround general purpose blade however is the BIC chrome platinum, it is as sharp as the Feather but smoother and cheaper too. The only blade I've had no luck with yet are the Treet Dura Sharps which are good in my Muhle Companion but terrible in everything else.
Great video but I just started using safety razors about a month ago and the first time I cut the shit out of my face. All is good now after watching all of your and others videos.
Thanks for a Great Video! I Am that "Newcomer" and I appreciate the simple, straightforward presentation. SO can I bug you for some free advice??? I'm 60, and I've used cheap cartridge razors - well, forever. Typically, I shave before I shower, and I just use just cold water. And I tend to use the razors way too long. I'll sometimes have just a tiny spotting of blood, but I wash in the shower and its never an issue. But I got a "wild hair" and just bought an old Gillette Tech razor on eBay. AND I'm asking here because you are the first one I've seen that's not doing an elaborate "Ceremony" - NOT that there's anything wrong with that! Maybe I'll feel differently once I start using my new-old razor. But what blades would you recommend for a Beginner? Is it really necessary to shower first? As I said, I shower second to avoid getting any blood on my shirts. Crazy to try without lather? Is oil enough? I see some people put oil AND lather? Thanks!
Even if you don’t shower before you shave, make sure that you run some warm water across your beard stubble just to soften it up a little bit. As far as what blades you should use in that safety razor, I always use feather blades, but I also recommend BIC or even the ones you find down at your local Walgreens or CVS. Good luck and let me know how it goes! Don’t press hard and take your time.
Barbasol would irritate my skin probably. Usually cheap shave gels do. I use the Gillette labs gel it’s much better but if I was to try barbasol id probably wanna try the pacific rush variation. I need a razor that won’t knick me much. And a mild blade to start with. I still try to use a shave mug and brush with my cartridge razor. I wanna try the van der Hagen but I also wanna get the best possible one that’s closest to a cartridge as possible. I would definitely pay more for comfort when it comes to DE shaving personally. That cremo aftershave looks tight!
Why is this so calming and entertaining. This guy has A+ charisma
You’re too kind!
This guy makes it so easy to lose track of time with how enjoyable these videos are keep it up!
Thanks for that!
100% agree a topic I don’t even particularly care about, a very interesting speaker
Indeed! Calming low voice, relaxing atmosphere, and a great speaker as well! Very chill vibes, man! 😅😁😎👍🏻
VP, DL or TL for corporate sectors for sure. Very professional, fun and friendly! Agreed
He is a voice actor after all.
"The way your grandpa did." My grandpa worked for Philips. So he and my father shaved with an electric razor. And so did I for 30 years. I started shaving with a safety razor 4 years ago. I discovered it by accident. When I found an antique safety razor on an antique market. And started some online searching to find some information about safety razors. To my huge surprise I found out that it was still possible to get blades for my century old razor. And that they are even still made today. I started collecting vintage safety razor's and shaving every second day with a modern one. (My first one was a Merkur Classic 1904. Now I use a Rex Ambassador.) I never though that one day I would look forward to my next shave. Instead of just something that needs to be done.
me too man love my safety razor
Never thought I'd find a short story about shaving so intriguing. Welcome to the new old world
I could never shave with an electric razor it burned the face of me and never gave a close shave.
Started shaving with an old safety razor of my father's about 2 weeks ago and won't go back to to the catrage razor not that there was anything wrong with it but it's much easier to get a close shave with a safety razor.
@@Minime163Electric shaver gives close shave if u push it hard
@@Minime163I cant get babyface shave even if I use safety razor because my beard is very hard. I only get close shave if I go against the grain which gives me razor burns as I have sensitive skin
23 years old never used a safety razor, kinda nervous but you make it seem easy enough
same i fucked my face up first shave going in with no idea LMAO but this vid def is all you need to do just copy bro
I'm an ancient Gen Xer and only discovered wet shaving in the mid 2000s. I remember in college, in the 1980s, I was shaving in the dorm bathroom with a Gillette Trac II razor, which was the only razor I'd ever used, and I saw a guy using a DE razor. I kidded him about using an "old man's razor," and he said something like, "It shaves better than what you're using." It took twenty years after that for me to realize he was right. 🙂
My father shaving with the safety razor was the first shaving I ever seen but he started shaving with the catrage razor in the mid 70's and so the safety razor ended up in the back of the drawer until I started shaving with it 2 weeks ago.
I actually started shaving with an electric razor at 15 but before i was 16 had switched to the catrage razor but i wish I'd chosen the safety razor first now that I've started shaving with it. Its actually older than me so it could be anything up to seventy years old its definitely over sixty.
Can't believe this man have kept my attention all video long without needs of flashing effects or images, just his face and voice.
I like to keep it simple!
He seems calm and excited all at the same time
20 year old here who just discovered safety razors exist and despite having not a lot of facial hair, I found buzzers to not shave close enough and many razors to snag. Thanks for the amazing tutorial and convincing me not to invest in unnecessarily expensive products. I'll edit once I buy a razor and try it out!
update?
@jlukas8610 I've cut myself lightly a few times trying it but once I got used to it, it shaves super well and I don't get irritated skin. If I shave decently often, it takes only 10 minutes max and I have 0 snags
💯 definitely buying a safety razor am 24 yrs and my beard has really started growing this year i've always struggled with razor burns and bruises over the past 2 yrs of using a cartridge razor and its way too expensive am based in Kenya so i'll have to order on amazon abroad
I haven't quite been taught good habits with shaving, or self-care in general, so I've been trying to learn more and more over time.
The title of this video was perfect for me, honestly. I've been quite afraid of shaving with a safety razor, for my own particular reasons.
This video is very helpful for me - thank you very much, sir. I find you incredibly kind and nice to listen to.
My father shaved with a safety razor for years, but he switched to a cartridge before I started shaving. I got tired of over paying for triple bladed cartridges about 7 years ago and bought a German made razor, bowl and soap and never looked back. I also use a barber style straight razor when I have gone a few days without shaving. I wish I had seen a video like this when I first started with a safety razor.
I only started shaving with a safety razor about 2 weeks ago and bought a Barbour's straight razor and am going to start with it when my safety blade gets blunt and alternate between both as the blades get blunt.
@@Minime163 I suggest you buy a variety pack of blades so you can try different ones and find what works best for you and your razor. I am not shilling for a certain company but I do know that west coast shaving sells variety packs of blades, but even their largest pack by no means has samples of all the choices available.
@@harpintnI'm from Ireland so we don't get American products here but wilkinsonsword blades are perfect with both safety razor and cut throath I got derby blades for the cut throath but they wouldn't cut butter so i went back to the Wilkinsonsword much better but the blade does get blunt quicker than with the safety razor but my second shave was still much better than my first shave with the derby blade.
I got a pack of 100 for €95 great value and 200ml of Nivea sensitive shaving cream for €5.40
@@Minime163 The blades I am currently using were made in Russia by Gillette (I bought them years ago) I have seen German and Turkish made blades as well. I used some disposable Wilkerson Sword razors once, right before I switched to the safety razor. They were decent razors.
@@Minime163 You'll find real straight razors shave much better with lower chance of nicks and cuts than the modern day Shavette style imitation that you are using. The downside is you need to learn how to strop and maybe also sharpen it too which also adds on the cost of stones and strops. Once you have those then nothing is cheaper or more comfortable in the long run, never buy a blade again in your life. I used two straights (a 4/8 Schulze and a 5/8 Dovo) for years especially at weekends but now my eyesight is not up to it anymore due to a combination of short sightedness and old age meaning needin different glasses for different distances...
One year of using a safety razor and I do not regret my decision for a moment it is just so nice to have a care ritual, it is just a pause in a part of the day in wich I have some peace and thinking time while I listen to mister Sinatra Lennon in the background!
I don’t know why, but the simple way you talk about shaving coupled with the personal feel of the shot you use and the sound of your voice is so satisfying. Definitely a great podcaster voice. Anyway, safety razed noob here at 42 years old. Always either had a beard or shaved with cartridge razors. Have a Manscaped Plow 2.0 that was given to me and I definitely seem to “plow” my face with it. Was going to give it up until I started watching your vids.
So pleasantly surprised by how enjoyable you made this - thank you!
Great video! Just started with DS shaving a year ago with the Henson set up. You are so on point! There is a learning curve, so mastering traditional shaving takes some time and practice, but so incredibly rewarding. My shaves have been BBS and the daily experience is so wonderful that I look forward to shaving every morning; this simply puts the pleasure back into shaving. Beginners do not be intimidated. You will save a fortune over time and truly enjoy shaving again and have fun trying different products. I only wish I had discovered this retro approach sooner. 64 now, but so glad I have dumped the cartridges. Better late than never! -EA
Thanks. Finally a man that gets down to the point, didn’t overwhelm me with tons of product and didn’t make me feel like if I didn’t buy a bunch of upscale stuff, I wouldn’t be able to get a decent shave from a double edge razor. Thanks for taking the time to make a quality video 👍I feel confident I’ll be successful in this journey.
That’s exactly why I made this, and how I like to conduct myself on all my other videos. Thanks for watching!
Loving how real you are, just straight up genuine. Keep up the good work bro! I found your channel because I was researching more about razors. Can’t spend 20+ dollars on cartridges so I’m looking at safety razors. Thanks for this video!!
Glad you found my channel! Welcome.
I’ve been kicking around the idea of going from cassettes to safety razors. I really appreciate this video using simple terms!!
You'll never go back once you start ...
Safety is far cheaper, reduces cuts and produces a better shave.
I love your stance on shaving cream for a safety razor, a lot of purists will turn people away by telling them they have to do the whole brush and soap thing or somehow it’s magically not gonna work right. I was avoiding using DE razors for a while because of that but at the end of the day shaving cream is shaving cream and if it works for 5 or 6 blades being dragged across your skin then surely it’d plenty for a single blade to glide its way around! Love the vids!
Exactly! I want more people to use safety razors, not less. I always say that you should use what works best for you regardless of what other people say or think.
Same here. I never considered going into this type of shaving because decent quality brushes and soaps cost me more than the razor and blades themselves. Thankfully I've found this channel and I'm on my way to buy my first safety razor, probably king c gillette. I don't really want to make this my hobby right now. I just want a good shave that's inexpensive in the long run.
@@projectx5154 Right on I bought myself and my brother a king C Gillette razor for Christmas I haven’t heard what he thinks yet but I’ve used it a couple times and I find it’s a pretty good shave for the money.
@SinatraLennon absolutely
Im just getting into it and personally im just gonna get a decent badger brush for around $35, and a parker razor around $30, try out the full package yknow?
I love the whole ritual of lathering shaving soap and it gives a great shave and no irritation.
I have a jar of Taylor's of bond street sandlewood shaving cream that I got last week and I can't wait to try it, and I guarantee I won't be going back to either catrage razor or shaving gel or foam
I got safety razor as a gift from a friend, who hyped a lot about it. Now im figuring it out myself. This tutorial helped a lot and now im finding myself enjoying shaving a lot more! Must say i have lot to learn, but now when i know the basics i can find the rhythm more quickly. Thank you for fine tutorial! Also it was enjoying to watch! Never thought i would enjoy watching someone shave. :D
The longer you shave with your safety razor, the better you’ll get. You’re ahead of the game already!
Just started using a safety razor. Wish I would of seen this video before hand lol. I did buy a cheap safety razor to start. But then I thought I need all of the expensive stuff like brushes etc. Glad I didn’t jump down that rabbit hole yet. Although the first time I used it, I sliced my neck open 😂. But I do love the smoother feeling with the safety razor versus the cartridge razors. Just got to learn how to get a smooth shave with them. Still have a little stubble left after two passes.
It’s so funny that i find myself watching you “yapping” about shaving for beginner.
Even though I’m wet shaver over six years.
I love your channel and most important, your unpretentious attitude on all of your reviews & videos.
I've been on and off with DE razors for a while now. One of my biggest turnoffs was everyone saying to use a brush. It felt like a chore to me. I love that you keep it simple with Barbasol.
I was annoyed by brushes at first, too! I’ve come to enjoy them when I’m
In the mood.
I actually kind of enjoy the brush, but yeah Barbasol works just fine (preferably with a preshave or at least wet your face first.)
But plain works just as well as long as your skin doesn't need that extra moisture. So as always YMMV
I like the brush but some of them cost a fortune I remember my father used get a great lather with an ordanry bar of soap with a shaving brush.
It is not much of a chore to just apply a lather with a brush and it rubs it into the skin properly but at the end it is all about personal choice. I find it far more messy to apply lather by hand.
@@Minime163 I have an expensive Badger brush and some medium price synthetics but the brushes I use most are cheap Omega Boar brushes AND I have sensitive skin on my neck. Once a Boar brush is "broken in" I find them much better than expensive Badger or plasticky synthetics.
You're awesome man! Bald young guy here who has gotten used to shaving my head with a razor and after years of Gillette blades wanted to make the same adjustment for shaving my face. So nice to hear some insight from somebody who's been around the block and I scooped up my Van Der Hagen safety razor ready to figure out if its for me, thank you!
This video right here is what pushed me the last little bit into trying a safety razor. Now shaving is fun.
Without doubt my favorite shaver on YT.
Hey, that’s great! It’s still crazy to me that such a simple change in tools can make all the difference.
Thank you for this super helpful video. And as one other comment mentioned, it's a pleasure to listen to you talk. It's rare for someone to talk a lot and not annoy me lol.
just got my first Safety Razor yesterday! Thanks for your help so far, though i am still figuring it out.
Enjoy the journey ! I started about 6-7 months ago and I love it.
You gotta get a hot water shaving scuttle. Hot foam on the face during your shave is such a luxurious feel. Totally worth it. I got a ceramic one from Q-Shave that was cheap. There's other versions like stainless steel. You won't regret the purchase. Happy Shaving :)
I dumped all my 12 DE razors after going back to Carts (mach3 and Hydro3) with my newfound technique which I learned from using DE razors for 5+ years. I find that carts give me a better shave compared to DE shaving. For a closer, more comfortable, and quicker shave a cartridge razor is the way to go.🙂
I'm, 22, and I made the switch to a Van Der Hagen safety razor a good few months back, and just now bought (and am waiting on) my shaving brush and some better shaving cream. I appreciate you making videos like this, as this is a skill that alot of people don't have. Even my grandfather never used or not for long, used a safety razor when he was my age in 1982. I'm happy to see so many people making good videos introducing others to this kind of shaving, and I enjoy it. No, it's not a hobby for me, it's a necessity of my work and grooming. But, it feels better. It feels more masculine, and it is most certainly cheaper. I'm almost to the point of not having as many nicks, but razor burns are still common. Especially trying a new shaving cream in a tube rather than aersol can without the brush to really get it lathered up. Thank you for putting a video out like this, you got a subscriber, and also, you're just very calming and relaxing to listen to.
Nice video. And you are right. Until a wet shaver goes down the rabbit hole, the expense can be minimal. Barbasol and similar shaving creams work just fine. I still think the Rockwell 6C is the best DE safety razor for a newbie.
Thank you for making this so approachable for a new person who, as you say, just happened to find your channel, im just so fed up with the prices of conventional razors! Top video
Thank you for being so down to earth! I’m going to order one of these tomorrow and try a straight razor shave for the first time - always used electric as the cartridge razors give me razor burn due to my thick facial hair! The fact you’ve been so down to earth and informative has given me the confidence to try it out! I love your positive and fatherly attitude✨
It was the other way round with me electric razors gave me razor burn.
@@Minime163 I always had the worst experiences with the rotary Phillips type shavers, on my cheeks and chin they were really good but they ALWAYS butchered my neck no matter what I tried. I can use foil shavers but only wet with a good shave soap at which point I might as well just use a safety razor anyway.
Young adult here and this is definitely a helpful video. Thank you for making it as simple as it is and showing that you don't have to fear shaving but instead make it fun and enjoyable :)
My pleasure!
Good info. Due to your vids, I finally tried Barbasol (for sensitive skin). I had tried different soaps, gels, oil...turns out Barbasol works best for me. $2 well spent!
Great!
Hello from Ukraine, as a young man I’m glad I found this video! I will try to find some safety razor and give it a try! Catrige razor always so painful to me :(
2 years since I had the luck to find your video for beginners with DE safety razor (one of them). Never went back to cartridge again.
Same here brothah. SinatraLennon was my sensei of DE Shaving.
Same
+1
Shaved for the first time with a Henson razor. Well,it didn’t go well. Lost a lot of blood. lol. I quest I should have did some research on learning to share rather than researching razors. Ordered the products you recommended. I’m 69, not many lines but a couple of moles. I watch this video and was easier to understand than the stuff guys in other videos. Thanks. I’ll give it another try after I heal up.
You're so passionate about this, I love it. I recently switched to safety razors for the first time but probably pressed to hard cause I bled. Will try it your way next time
About two years in and I still need to remind myself to keep the pressure minimal and let razor and blade do the work. At first I think the pressure came from cartridge shaving habits but now it tends to be when i “get greedy” on trying to get BBS too quickly or overshaving to get every last whisker.
Great video on starting out. There are more and more people going to wet shaving now. And these videos are great.
Great video , remember to say there are milder blades out there and very cheap DE razors for in my opinion a beginner is Wilkinson Sword classic the black handel i started with that one still use it . stay safe, cheers...Peter
"Wilkinson Sword classic" I was going to suggest this. Cheap, so low investment. Mild, so beginner friendly. Even if you get a full metal razor later, you can always use it as a travel razor and it's no big deal if you forget it in a hotel bathroom somewhere.
I've always dry shaved but as a reenactor I'd like to get into period correct wet shaving and this has made me much less nervous about slicing my face off 😂
Awesome content.Found your channel a couple weeks ago. Always used cartridge and always got razor bumps. Didn't feel like getting a waiver. Made the switch to a safety razor and I'm never going back.
The enthusiasm you have is commendable ❤
Sinatra very nice explanatory video for beginners. That shows your experience in this area. I can only say that if I hadn't started a year ago, I definitely would now. Have a nice weekend.
My grandpa used a GEM razor that took a single edge blade like you might use in a paint scraper. Don't know if the blades were a kind for shaving or utility work. Wish I could ask him as he passed a long time ago. He liked Aqua Velva aftershave too. A man's man. Butcher, WW2 navy man, fireman, and fire chief.👍👍
Great vid for someone that is just getting started. Actually reminds me of when I started shaving back in the early 70s...have a good weekend Brian!
I love shavettes. The have all benefits from DEs and Straight Razors. They require skills like straight Razors and you can try different blades like in DEs. They are so good.
I love the shavette too or cut throath as I call it doesn't shave quite as close as the safety razor but still very good with wilkinson sword blades but I actully like shaving with it even better than the safety razor because you feel the blade on your face and you have to concentrate more on shaving which I like.
Another thing i learned from sinatra is its ok to give your face a dry rub of the razor which I've been doing nearly scence i started shaving some shaving forums are totally against it, I got a good shave from a bad derby razor blade in my shavette from doing it.
A genuine carbon steel straight razor is better than a shavette. However a straight requires lots of tender loving care to keep it happy but with a shavette you just change the blade. Straights are also gentler and much more forgiving than shavettes due to the blade being much more flexible at the edge whereas shavettes are very stiff and unforgiving of errors. That said if you can shave injury and irritation free with a shavette then you will have an easy time with a proper carbon or silver steel straight.
@@haydenwayne637 Yes there is no place for errors with shavettes. Shavettes for me are more of a cool thing, a fun way to spend free time without maintaining a real straight razor and let's be honest it is way harder to die from a shavette than from a straight.
Shavettes are an ultimate cool thing. If someone doesn't feel it then they are just not worth it. DE Safety Razor is just the king of shaving.
Now I know how my grandfather used to shave so fast and clean without cuts.
Safety razor in his tiny steel box kit. He was bit nut case but very disciplined. Gifted him Gillette Mach 5 stick and cartridges he didn't even opened it but kept it nicely lol.
Old retired man of British East Indian army.
I changed to safety razor five years ago and never looked back. I'm using a Razor Rock german 36 slant and I'm pretty happy with it.
Thankfully my dad taught me how to shave with a safety razor about 5 years ago when I was 15 so I basically started shaving with safety razors, only used a cartridge razor for about a year before I learned which is when I started growing hair on my face.
Just bought my first safety razor and learned so much. Thank you! Also I don’t know if anyone’s ever told you this before but you remind me so much of Tim Allen 😂
I just got the Van Der Hagen at Walmart as my first double edge safety razor and it's a great razor for the price. I did however cut myself quite a bit but it's not terrible and I'll get better at it 😅
Great video for helping beginners but still entertaining for those who have watched awhile. I love a really cold splash of water on my face after a shave. Feels wonderful. Yes a safety razor mows through 5 days growth like a hot knife through butter with no tugging if you happen to read this and can’t decide whether to make the switch.
I just bought my first safety razor today, and I am an old 46 years old! I was scared of these, because I just don't want to cut my face. I was pleasantly surprised! Those 5 blade dollar club things are going in the garbage. Mach 3 can go in the garbage too.
After I finished shaving about an hour ago, and my face feels great! I bought the Van Der Hagen twist adjustable. It's a good start!
That’s great! Yeah, after the initial apprehension, it’s a great shave.
@@SinatraLennon I think I will become a shave snob out of this experience! 😂😂😂😂 Look what you started!
I'm 55 and just started shaving with a safety razor about a month and a half ago, I'll be 56 in july and will shave with a beautiful wooden handled safety razor i bought on line €61 including postage😂
Nice to have sinatra to blame for curupting us 😂
I've been shaving since high school in the 90s, and just started using a safety razor a week ago. I've heard of them some years back, but never seen one until recently-the Van Der Hagen at a store-so I've decided to try it.
This is probably the most helpful video I've seen so far. I understand what aggressive, moderate, and mild means asta concept, but I can't find online what type of shaver this basic 85mm VDH razor is. I haven't seen or used enough DE razors to know, and the search results I've found about this basic $20 VDH razor don't say if it is aggressive or mild or whatever.
I've been having more razor burn, nicks, and bumps than I've had in decades, which, I've heard lots of guys say that's part of the learning curve with basically re-learning how to shave again (like being 14 again haha). My shaves have taken much longer recently, and today I decided to speed through it and do quick/short up and down strokes like I normally would with a cartridge razor, and I'm feeling the itch right now 😂 I think the grain of my facial hair is starting to grow in mildly different directions now-compared to how it used to grow before this new razor-like up is down now, and i think it's starting to grow from left to right now, and the directions on both sides of my neck are different as well...
I'm getting used to the angle, but I can't seem to shave upwards with this thing, and I need to because some of the direction of my grain on the throat moves that way, but when I shave up, the razor just won't touch my skin. If I tilt the angle any more, it just would not be possible to shave because the angle would be too steep... So idk, should I look for a more aggressive or mild razor? If I could figure out what type of shaver this VDH is, then I'll at least know if I should lean towards aggressive or mild. I keep a beard, so I just edge up may face, but I shave my throat every day, and that hair grows rapidly, coarse/prickly, and thick (idk if those details mean anything). Thanks for the video 🪒💈
I'm thinking seriously to shift from cartridge to safety razors, and one of the things that held me was having to use the shaving soap and brushes seen in other videos, I was wondering if I could just use my good old shaving gel and you just game me the answer! I have nothing against the more traditional soap and brush, I'm sure it must be extremely smooth and fantastic, in fact, if I delve deeper into this world I might get that too, but I didn't want to loose the flexibility of just using my canned gel or foam for a quick, hassle-free shave.
I’ve never seen a two piece. Interesting. I have a three piece with a bamboo handle and it shaves like a champ. I also have used the butterfly ones, or whatever you call them, and I didn’t like them. I use a shaving soap. I find it much much better than using and aerosol shaving cream. From other TH-cam videos, I’ve learned that aerosol kills the fat in shaving cream and it’s better to use shaving soap, or shaving creams in jars or tubes. I’ve only used the shaving soap and it’s saved my face! I get the smoothest shave one ever had. I haven’t used a cartridge razor for ages now. I use Astra blades, but have heard feathers are sharper. How do they compare with Astra? I’m afraid they’ll cut me up and I’ve gotten so used to my regimen that I don’t want to mess it up. I also end my shave with a nice shaving balm
Have you considered trying shaving soap and a brush? A little extra seasoning to enjoy in the process. Plus TONNES of soaps.
This guy is my spirit animal.
Just shaved for the first time even with an DE razor. I can’t believe how much less irritated me skin is versus a Gillette Fusion 360.
I used a cheap $20 Viking with an Astra Superior Platinum.
In going to invest in to a vintage Gillette slim or Rockwell 6c so I can adjust the thing. But TBH I a surprised how well this went for the 1st time.
LESS irritation than my One Touch Philips electric… crazy!!!
I’m so happy you said vander jag hen I just got one today and wa alike crap please don’t say it’s crap lol thanks for the video I just started today but have always wanted to shave this way
I use Aqua Velva classic ice blue aftershave... it smells like power and great responsibility
Amazing video enjoyed every bit of it, so fun and informative about safety razors. Keep posting these lovely videos.
With that voice, you should be an actor...Great videos
That was really easy to understand I wish my father taught me more about this stuff
Tried out a safety razor for the first time after seeing your video comparing it to an electric razor and wow does it get a smooth shave… definitely got a few cuts though, its gonna take some practice
This the first time I watch your videos you have a really nice fun personality I forgot why I was even watching ☺️
great tips for the beginners out there.
Yes sir..This is how I started..great video.
I enjoy watching your videos man best charisma
imma be honest i shave with safety razors since the beginning. im gen z (2008) and started shaving with the age of 14 and i love these safety razors. i never used these modern ones with multiple blades on my beard and for everybody who wants to start with these safety razors:
yes you may cut yourself but thats just the beginning. you will get used to it and stop cutting yourself.
I can't believe how I'm not bleeding.
Thank you so much❤
I'm glad!
Just shaved with a safety razor for the first time today. Went well, just need to save money on a long run from those cartridge razors, just used a mild blade Dorco razors for my safety razor.
I just started looking into the whole wet shave thing. My uncle used an old Gillette in the 70's(probably before that), I remember opening it up and closing it. He used a brush and Barbasol shaving cream. My dad always used an electric razor, and I started electric and went to the old shick cartridge razors. I ordered up a King C Gillette, brush and cup from Van Der Hagen. First shave wasn't great, didn't seem to cut close at all. Figured I'd try again, maybe there is a learning curve. Looked at the razor and found out I had it put together wrong. Can't wait to try again later and see how it really does! Thanks for the video's!
Electric razors are hand when you are on the move and just want a quick clean up.
Great video! I started with a 5 blade dollar shave club razor but after around a month of that I got a safety razor and it’s amazing!
thanks. this is like the talk from my dad thank i never got
This guy is legit. Thank you.
I've even used coconut oil instead of shaving cream, it provides adequate lubrication and keeps your skin moisturized.
I can't believe how cheap it is too!! I just ordered my first safety razor. I'm 26 years old and i've been shaving my head for 2 years now.
I use a Parker 3 piece razor, Astra SP blades, and Barbasol. Works great as long as I dont go against the grain on the first pass.
Great vid Mr. Lennon!
Thanks man, I'm just starting and I need something like this to help me out.
Glad I could help
Good video, smiled all the way through it lol, I'll consider shaving with one of those, as I normally use cartridge razors
I remember seeing your safety razor video from 2013.
Just wanted to thank you for the lesson and the chat
Great vid
I just bought my first safety razor which just happened to be a Van Der Hagen and I always loved Barbasol original
I'm gonna be graduating on june 5th, I know that I will be looking smooth if I use a safety razor, thanks for the great videos. P.S I'm still using my van der Hagen, with astra blades, and barbasol or gillette, it makes it amazing
My first experience with a DE razor is an el cheapo plastic Gillette club with Gillette "Goal" razor...it really feels awesome even if its ridiculously cheap (like 2 bucks cheap)
Unbelievable energy, I had to sub. God bless you
Thanks and welcome!
Hi guys just done my 1st safety razor shave today 😎 Take a look
I started using safety razor after watching your videos. I like how you present it. I also envy you cos you don't get any nicks or cuts while shaving :) Most of the time I get nicks and cuts under my chin part sometimes they're horrible and bleeding. I checked it wasn't the razor nor the blades nor the shaving cream and I especially get them when shaving against the grain. However I recently started using coconut oil to moisturise the skin post shaving. It worked very well.
Shaving with cartridges was really annoying and skin irritating but after shaving with safety razors shaving has become a rite something that I enjoy a lot.
Thank you again for your content which I can keep watching for hours and hours without feeling bored :)
Some kind of pre-shave and also letting the shaving foam/lather a minute or two to work its magic should help with that. You could also just apply a thin layer of Nivea cream to your neck before shaving, allowing it to absorb into the skin (as a pre-shave) to test if it makes a difference before getting anything more specialised.
Thank you. This actually helps me. Great content as well. Subbed
Nivea’s new liquid shaving cream is incredible, it’s In a green bottle and they claim you can apply it straight to your face or lather in a bowl with a brush. Lathering with a brush is how I use it and it’s incredibly slick and cushiony which is ideal for a new wetshavers skin. And it’s cheap, 4$ a bottle at Walmart, that’ll last a pretty long time considering all you need is 1 pump.
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I'll keep my eyes open for that one.
Couldn`t find the green bottle, but i`ve tried the white one and it is amazing! Really loved that stuff! It will be a good addition to white Prorasso so i can switch between them sometimes. I saw it before, but decided to pick it up only after your comment, thank you! 😃
@@alexeyshibanov1714 haven’t seen that one, my store only carries the green bottle, it must be a regional thing. It truly is great stuff, I no longer need to order soap since it provides an absolutely phenomenal and amazingly comfortable close shave with little to no irritation, even after chasing a bbs shave with an (imo) aggressive razor that I use. I also recommend picking up a bottle of Nivea’s post shave balm which should be near the aftershaves. Also great stuff.
@@goldhollow4120 Yea, that balm is the thing i use for almost 15 years! The white soap called the Sensitive Pro Manmalist. From now on I will chase the green one 😂. For the aftershave there is not much choise where i live. Nivea, Gilette and maybe one or two cheap nonames. Thanks again and have a great day!
Love your videos! I didn’t have a great relationship with my dad for a long time so you actually taught me how to shave.
I’m just having a little trouble as I use a Wilkinson safety razor and follow your prep steps and try to match your technique. However I find myself with constant cuts, razor bumps, and really a not very close shave. Just wondering if you have any ideas for how I can fix it, thank you!
You might want to try different blades as they can make a huge difference. Some blades just don't work well in some razors yet perform amazingly in others. My aggressive R41 works well with the fearsomely sharp Feather blades, I have never had a nick, cut or irritation from it. My Rockwell 6S (with plate 6) with a medium sharp Treet Platinum blade delivers almost the same result. My Fatip Piccolo open comb and a super mild blade such as the Tree Black Beauty for example can also deliver excellent results despite that blade commonly being described as one of the most "blunt" blades you can buy. My allround general purpose blade however is the BIC chrome platinum, it is as sharp as the Feather but smoother and cheaper too. The only blade I've had no luck with yet are the Treet Dura Sharps which are good in my Muhle Companion but terrible in everything else.
I have a feeling these types of razors are going to be used alot with coming worldwide economic recession/depression. Thanks for the helpful video!
Great video but I just started using safety razors about a month ago and the first time I cut the shit out of my face. All is good now after watching all of your and others videos.
Thanks for a Great Video! I Am that "Newcomer" and I appreciate the simple, straightforward presentation.
SO can I bug you for some free advice???
I'm 60, and I've used cheap cartridge razors - well, forever.
Typically, I shave before I shower, and I just use just cold water. And I tend to use the razors way too long. I'll sometimes have just a tiny spotting of blood, but I wash in the shower and its never an issue.
But I got a "wild hair" and just bought an old Gillette Tech razor on eBay.
AND I'm asking here because you are the first one I've seen that's not doing an elaborate "Ceremony" - NOT that there's anything wrong with that! Maybe I'll feel differently once I start using my new-old razor.
But what blades would you recommend for a Beginner?
Is it really necessary to shower first? As I said, I shower second to avoid getting any blood on my shirts.
Crazy to try without lather? Is oil enough? I see some people put oil AND lather?
Thanks!
Even if you don’t shower before you shave, make sure that you run some warm water across your beard stubble just to soften it up a little bit. As far as what blades you should use in that safety razor, I always use feather blades, but I also recommend BIC or even the ones you find down at your local Walgreens or CVS. Good luck and let me know how it goes! Don’t press hard and take your time.
Barbasol would irritate my skin probably. Usually cheap shave gels do. I use the Gillette labs gel it’s much better but if I was to try barbasol id probably wanna try the pacific rush variation. I need a razor that won’t knick me much. And a mild blade to start with. I still try to use a shave mug and brush with my cartridge razor. I wanna try the van der Hagen but I also wanna get the best possible one that’s closest to a cartridge as possible. I would definitely pay more for comfort when it comes to DE shaving personally. That cremo aftershave looks tight!
PS I tried the Captain’s Choice-just spectacular!!!
Great video! Traditional wet shaving is the way to go (and of course don't forget to take a shower and do your hair).
As someone who grew up without a dad, this really made me feel included.
It’s comments like yours that keep me making videos. Thanks!
I love your videos! I'm ready to buy a safety razor!
Go for it and let me know how it works out for you!