Tutorial: Learn How To Shave With a Safety Razor
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- An introduction to Wet Shaving and How To Shave with a Double Edge Safety Razor. Brian Mulreany of Executive Shaving (aka. DoctorShave) takes you through the entire 3 pass wet shaving process; preparation, lathering up, the actual shave (uncut, pardon the pun) and finishing off. A great tutorial for those just starting in the safety razor wet shaving world and seasoned veterans who are looking for tips to fine tune their technique.
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This is the smoothest and most professional man I've seen in a long time. I'm so interested in shaving now, it's almost like a science.
+Henry Nguyen Thanks for your kind words! I'm glad that we've piqued your interest in wet shaving.
+Executive Shaving I love your beard, Brian. I'm new here and I've always found shaving an entertaining activity. Although, I have a question. Do you recommend a safety razor by Gilette to shave small grains, or should I use an electric razor?
+Mushu (Avani Penari)
I never, ever recommend an electric razor, they are simply not up to the job. Get yourself an effective yet mild shaving safety razor, the Muhle R89, R106 and R107 are ideal for all beard types and they are fantastic value for money: goo.gl/5qw5Gt
+Henry Nguyen I don't bother shaving, I may go round the edge of the beard though, with a butterfly razor.
The name is familiar...
Considering sending him a Father's Day card
Please include a present, a nice malt whisky or some IPA beers would be nice. Thanks for watching. Brian.
Best reply yet.
Trucker John hahahaha nailed it
Me too
Reminds me of watching my dad shaving 50 years ago.. Still have his shaver.. Dad's gone now though 😔
1st pass : work
2nd pass : hot date
3rd pass : transcendence into the 5th dimension
5th dimension? More zen-like than 5th dimension. Thanks for watching. Brian.
@@ExecutiveShaving in quantum physics, the 5th dimension is theorized to be like heaven because it's the dimension where thoughts begin to change reality rapidly. like a dream. you could create your most beautiful fantasies with positive loving thought or the most hellish realities with fearful thought. so the 3rd pass would be so baby smooth, it'd be like going to science's version of heaven.
@@DavidLinn Interesting...
@@DavidLinn Well, you can do that in the third dimension too, it just takes a hell of a lot longer with a lot more effort.
@@kaibaCorpHQ oh yes. i know. i have a fairly well-versed understanding of quantum physics and new age teachings
I want this man to lead me into battle.
HarryIsTheGamingGeek Braveheart style?
The Scott accent makes me think of GoT's Davos Seaworth.
+Executive Shaving A bit like the Glasgow razor gangs. But we'd use safety razors. After all, we don't want to hurt anyone.
+HarryIsTheGamingGeek Lost my shit when I read this... I wish I could give you more thumbs up
I'm a pacifist! Thanks for watching.
Brian
Shoutout to this dude for being my dad for 17 minutes and 27 seconds
Haha just what I was thinking 😂
I know your pain man.
We are the lost generation... grown in divorced families by single mothers...
Lmao 😂
@@limitless1692i don’t know how there are so many people including me so relatable here,my parents got divorced and i never knew how to do these things as a man,so he i am
@@dawsonbradyart yeah my dad was such a bitch he laughed at me when I asked him to teach me how to shave
Never thought I would watch a 17 minute long video of another man shaving.. lol
Haha - thanks for watching!
Brian.
Saaame. And I have a big ass beard! Why the hell am I even here?! 😂
@@nathanielselvidge4157 for when it comes off lol
Ha. Me neither.
Yup, lol. AND 5k comments, wow!
i laugh at my gf for watching make up videos. now here i am haha
+Yamko
Video is such a good medium for tutorial.
Thanks for watching.
Brian
Kinda helps you understand, right?
Omg never even made that connection 😂😂 so true
You must be retired to take your time like this lol
This guy makes me want to say “Yes Sir” after every sentence he says.
haha
Thanks for watching.
Brian
Yes sir
.yes sensei
More likely say " Yes Master"
Yes daddy
9 years later, this legend still thanks people for watching.
Thanks for watching! 😉
Oh boy 😅…
In the name of all the men, who's fathers newer showed them how to shave, thank You.
You are very welcome and thanks for watching!
I second that. Thank you sir. Now I will be able to do what my father was never around to do and that’s teach my son to shave.
@@Zerbeast_TTV We had two daughters so I did not have the opportunity to teach any direct family but over the 11.5 years in this job, I have helped many 1,000s of boys and men learn how to wet shave which is something I'm very happy about.
Thanks for watching!
Brian.
@@ExecutiveShaving growing up my daughter always saw me shaving with a safety razor and shaving soap. Now she shaves the same way, her favorites are the artisan traditional soaps. 😀
@@formulerd5390 Women are taking to safety razors like never before and that's a huge thing for the environment.
Your daughter is doing a good thing.
Brian
I do 30 passes for a perfect shave. It takes me roughly 24 hours from beginning to end which works out perfectly since when I finish my shave, I'm ready to shave again.
My weekday shave - 2 passes only, takes me 7 minutes start to finish. Thanks for watching. Brian.
Best comment on TH-cam 😍😆🤣
championkila x I seriously thought it was some random exaggeration at first, but no. Perfectly executed.
hahaha good one
ONLY 30? I'm pretty sure 45 passes would be better! 😂😂🤣🤣🤣
Annnd no drops of water on the tshirt? When I’m done in the bathroom the counter and my self look like a pool deck on a Saturday afternoon.
Haha, experience paul, nothing else.
Thanks for watching.
Brian
😂😂😂😂
That's why you shave naked
I just take my top off.
😆😆 im the same i soak the place out!
Wonderful shaving lesson by a professional! I learned so much from this video even 8 years after it was made. So many thanks to this great man.
Thanks for watching, we're very glad to help!
I believe he's retired now and in a great final act he passed on ownership of the business to his employees.
Oh, yeah....eight years. It's intriguing that things on the internet will never die. People can see this 100 years from now in whatever communicative methods are available by that time.
@@ExecutiveShavingPardon me, why did you use a second blade on 13:20? And don't you think using the soaked water in the sink is not hygienic for the skin?
I assume there's a different blade for that pass. Each blade has an "aggressiveness" level. I'm still new at this but after trying about 12 different blades so far that the Astra Superior Stainless works best for me. He mentioned the Persona and I didn't care much for it.
Always good to see Anthony Hopkins outside of the spot light nowadays.
I wish I had his money. Thanks for watching. Brian.
😂😂😂😆😂😆
Hahahhahha i thought i was the only one who had noticed that
Hahaha, he is welsh though.
@@brianm1967 You may not have his money. But you have a glorious shave!
I've been wanting to try a better razor for years. I think it's high time I do it. Thank you for the motivation!
1st pass: for everyone at the office
2nd pass: for the lady at home
3d pass: for that sweet personal satisfaction
My favorite comment lol
favourite comment ever!!
Ah a fellow man of culture
4th pass you've missed your job interview lol
5th pass: When you're ready to meet god
I've always wanted Hannibal Lecter to teach me how to shave with a safety razor.
I've never heard that before...
Damn now that you said he really reminds me of Hannibal. I can't understand why I haven't seen that before.
Camera person is very brave to be near Hannibal Lecter who has razor blades
@@Mr1Pav Hahahaha
Wrong , This guy is closer to Sean Connery's Son 008 , Shaven & not easily stirred .
One of my vivid memories as a little boy is watching my grandfather shave. My dad used an electric razor, so it was different and fascinating. I still use Grandpa's razor from the 1940s.
Hey, I did, too, Luke! I used Grandpa's razor after he passed on in the '70s. Naturally, I lost it in a move in the '90s. It was nicely engraved and was made in Ireland. Standard Gillette blades fit perfectly, which seems odd, since the razor probably went back to the 1930s. Since I've had a beard since 1973, I figured I could get away with an electric shaver, since I only do my neck and some cheek. Terrible! But I only thought that one was bad. I went through about for of the most expensive ones back then before giving up. His razor solved THAT problem and, now in my 70th year, I'm still using a safety razor on those two spots. Cheers, Luke! -MJ
They say he lived in the Himalayan Mountain's for 20 years studying the art of shaving.
No, it was 35 years under the wing of Buddist monks.
Executive Shaving so THAT‘s why they are all bald...! Now the penny has dropped. 😃💡
Ha haa haaa...
Can't control my laughter.
I think he has come from some other planet.
The last place I found shaving was the Himalayan mountains
I just wanted to learn how to use one of these razors, and now I want this man to do all life skill instructional videos for me.
Thanks for watching.
Brian
His beautiful accent elevates his tutorials to a higher level.
@@ExecutiveShaving Please. Be my father.
This video feels like what having a dad must have felt like.
Ah, thanks pal and thanks for watching.
Brian
I was thinking the exact same thing.
That's beautiful. I remember my dad teaching me how to shave. It was great 😁
That's a rather considerable oof
Alas, when my dad was teaching me how to shave, he handed me a disposable razor instead of his safety razor. I think it was because it was allegedly "easier". Over the years (not that many, in all honesty... eight or nine, maybe? I'm still too young...) that I've been shaving, I've switched to cartridge razors, and when my dad's thirty-something-year-old safety razor, bought from the DDR (GDR), broke yesteryear, he moved to disposables again, lamenting that "good safety razors are hard to find nowadays". Now, however, this shall be rectified, as I'm getting him a brand new one, along with a nice brush and cream. And a set for myself. It's high time I learned how to be a proper man, and cut the costs of buying silly, low-quality, replaceable cartridges that aren't even that cheap.
I've watched a bunch of videos on using a safety razor. This one made the most sense. Thanks to this video I've never had such an amazing shave with zero irritation (shaved head too). Absolute gold.
I'm happy for you that our video was such a help to you.
Stay safe!
Brian
@ExecutiveShaving since you rinse your face with the water that you are rinsing your razor off with, is there a risk of getting shaved hairs getting embedded in the skin, especially because you do a second pass? I often get ingrown hairs, so I want to make sure that if I switch to a safety razor, I can minimize that risk.
The sound of the razor cutting the stubble took me back to when I was a child and I’d watch my grandpa shave. I didnt even know that I had those memories until I heard that.
Neat! I've always found it interesting how memory can be so closely tied to sensations.
😊
It was like an instant ASMR flashback to my late grandpa shaving
Viva Perón Carajo
Sound and smell can make you remember the faintest memories.
I can't believe I watched 17 mins of another man shaving and at the end was sad it was over. We all came here to learn how to use a safety blade and now know the meaning of life. Thanks for this amazing video!
You win the comment section lol
@@blueecho9792 Yeah, he had me at "I can't believe I watched 17 mins of another man shaving" because I was thinking that myself
This guy could read the grocery list and somehow make it interesting!
You win every comment section
Yes!!! Same here haha
This is the best tutorial I've seen. I have sensitive skin and it's always been difficult for me to shave. When I was in the military it was torture. After applying what I saw in this video a got a close shave with virtually no irritation.
Glad our tutorial could help Andrew, thanks for watching!
And for the 15th pass, I'm going to completely remove my face. Lol
Fav comment
Once you hit the 30th pass you travel to the 5th dimension
Lmao 😂
🤣
"Take your time, don't rush it"
While shaving at 10x my speed 🤣
Great video thank you!
My morning shave - 2 passes and a little tidy up takes 7 minutes, with experience anyone can do the same.
Thanks for watching.
Brian
Exactly what I was thinking! 🤣
When he says he's going for a third pass...Damn!!!
For me, only two passes weekdays, three passes on a Saturday evening before going out.
Thanks for watching!
Brian
Exactly what I thought
Executive Shaving its a wonder you have any skin left at all
an' nouw far ou eighth pass,we'ar gon' down ta bone. this is if ye goin' oout wit' ay wee skeleton.
Yeah man... 15 minutes of shaving... It takes me less than 5 on Saturdays... And less than 3 on weekdays. Sure, my blades cost a bundle.. But I'd have to hire a gnome to do this for me anyway.
Hannibal Lecter....?
Shaving with a shirt on and a mic attached. This man is a boss.
I would have taken my shirt off but why show off?
Thanks for watching.
Brian
and a kilt too! like a proper scott!
...hopefully not like my boss...
I also shave with shirt on, no big issue😂
@@ExecutiveShaving Sinatra lenon always takes his shirt off while shaving😂,u should watch his videos.
Why i'm watching this 17 minute video at 5AM? I have a full beard. I don't even shave. And i watched the whole thing. wtf i am doing with my life?
Maybe you'll reconsider your beard...
I, too, have a full beard. It is currently 06:17 CDT Saturday morning, and I've yet to go to sleep. I feel your pain.
xDealermax lol I'm a girl and don't have a beard so yeah, you are doing great! I just couldn't stop watching
yo same and I can't grow a beard cuz I'm a fucking teenager. Still watched this. Loved every second.
+Charlie Rakowsky A man's beard is a part of who he naturally developed to look like minus the grooming. If anything it is shaving it that is hiding a part of who he naturally developed to look like. I'm glad the video and the channel does not contain any of the 'real manliness' stuff to back up what should eventually be an aesthetic choice. great video!
This guy could read the phone book and it'd put me in a trance
ASMR
This guy is gangster. I love it!!! So pumped from wanting to shave with a double edged safety razor!!!
Chris that is because you younger people get bored easily because of all of the devices you need running all of the time.
Lol. Good one
Usually I appreciate someone taking the time to make a how-to video, but I not only appreciate this video I have great respect for you! You have done your upmost to show proper technique, explain things thoroughly, give warnings and you do so in a very respectful and dignified manor. I can tell you take your shaving very seriously!
Bravo man!
I am just beginning my journey into the safety razor world. This video is part of my research on how to do it correctly, as well as what products are needed for the process. You answered all of those questions. Now I can start buying the equipment and begin practicing. I will most certainly be looking into buying products from your company first.
Thank you for the top notch video. I hope you and your company do well!
Sincerely and respectfully,
Benjamin
Thanks for your kind words and thanks for watching.
Brian
The comment section is a masterpiece.
It's interesting, to say the least!
Executive Shaving That rhymed!!
One major reason I could think of is there are no 12 year olds around here making the same repetitive and cringey 'whos watching this' and the dialogue format jokes on a shaving video.
Esta lleno de gente que solo comenta pavadas .....
Can we just appreciate Brian taking his time going through the comments and actually responding
Absolute madlad, but above all else a gentleman
Thanks for your kind words, madlad? I guess that's a compliment? All the best.
Brian.
@@ExecutiveShaving It is indeed my good Sir.
True gentleman
Anyone else want to shave right after seeing this?
Thanks for watching Frank!
Brian
Thanks to you, great video. I just switched over to a safety razor and love it. This video was very informative.
I jsut went and did it. Me mum got me some nice shaving tools for christmas, so it would be a shame not no. It does take some practice though
I clipped.
Im just barely 18 and have only been really shaving for a year. Recently I've been too annoyed with multi-blade cartridges and thought there has to be a better way. So glad I found this. Makes shaving look calming and rewarding, not stressful and disappointing.
Shaving with a safety razor is the way to go 👌take your time and enjoy the results - thanks for watching!
Do you recommend any brands?
Do you still shave this way ?
Not once but TWICE I forgot to pack my shaving stuff when going on vacation. While there, I bought one of those 20 cent Bic razors (hey, it was a LONG time ago). The second time, the multi-blade razors had been invented and I got a triple-blade thing. The single blade worked almost okay in the 1970s, but the triple-blade thing did NOTHING sometime in the early 2000s. Seriously....NOTHING. I wish I wasn't terrified by straight razors, but safety razors are the next best thing. And, jeez....I wish I could be 18 again. Except for the music, anyway.
Truthfully, the best shave is with a Gillette Fusion Power Swivel razor. Wet you face all gels are good, but I prefer a brush boar at that - it gets the lather really into your skin. Then use a balm and man , you f the l good 😊 ?
Says "Take your time."
Moves as confidently and swiftly as a river.
The advice for a beginner is 'take your time', within a week or two a beginner will also move as confidently and swiftly as a river. Thanks for watching. Brian.
@1234 with all the strenght of a raging fire
@@ChristianPaulsen98 mysterious as the dark side of, the mooooon!
Doctor: “you have 17 minutes and 27 seconds to live.”
Me:
Your point?
Brian
@@ExecutiveShaving his point is that he would watch your video on his last moments. that's how much he likes it. :) you seem like a great man, Brian.
@@gareth6517 Ah, I understand now, thank you for your kind words.
Brian
Thanks Dad...
You're welcome son, stay away from booze and wild women...
He'll be back from getting cigarettes any day now.
I was looking for this
@@ExecutiveShaving Great advice!
Byun Woo Min shaving Learn English.Speak English.
Best instructions on how to wet shave I've seen since my dad taught it to me many decades ago. It is a skill that seemed to have been lost somewhere with the younger generations, with fathers no longer passing on the knowledge to their children. Good to see the craft and skill of wet-shaving reviving, and being explained in such a competent manner. Thanks for that.
Thanks for your kind words and for watching.
Brian
I second this comment. This is by far the most in depth and comprehensive video I have found on wet shaving, and honestly it may be one of the best tutorials on any subject that I've seen. Clearly explains what to do and what not to do, and then explains why so that it makes perfect sense. I've been doing it wrong for many years; using hot water to moisturize my face before applying the lather. I never would have known otherwise if not for this amazing instructional. It completely changed my outlook on shaving in general. It used to be more of a hassle or chore than anything, and seeing his passion for the wet shaving procedure, really made me see shaving in a completely different light. What used to be something that I dreaded is now something I look forward to.
Yup. Nobody taught me anything I have to teach myself
@@TheMoises1213 There's a lot of things the previous generation haven't taught us yet we're the ones castigated for not knowing about the things we ought to have been taught. 😑
(Incidentally, my gym bag started getting a hole so I have tried sewing it up. It isn't a pretty job and I don't know how to do a proper tying knot but it seems to be holding. It's a small but pleasing victory.)
Do people not wet shave anymore? Or is it all dry shaving with Gen z’rs?
My Testosterone Levels rise while watching this.
World Bodybuilding Archive righttttt 😂😂
😂😂😂
World Bodybuilding Archive ..and falls when I try to watch the Hulu original Handmaid’s Tale.
They will rise much more if you use straight razors instead.
@@danielbelmir0 They're a pain, hard to get the right angles with their long handles
My dad died before he could teach me how to shave. Thank you for this.
Glad to be of help Ollie. Thanks for watching.
Brian
Same, my dad died, when i was 2, never got taught any of this manly stuff, ive had to watch/learn it all my self.
Sorry for your losses too there bois 😔 🙏
I have learned a lot of things in that video, but my father was alive when i learned how to shave doing it by my self whitout any afraid haha
Gooood
@@IORIYAGAMI32 What?
I'm 65 years old. I have two safety razors, one belonged to my Dad, and just lesrned that I've been shaving completely wrong my entire life.
The other comments made me smile. Great video!
Hi Robert, thank you.
I hope you doing alright Robert
Cheers brother
What were you doing wrong
My dad just died so I took his safety razor from his place.
God bless Brian and the entire Executive Shaving team. Thank you for turning so many of us young guys onto traditional safety razor shaving.
This is manly, i threw out my girly 5 blade fusion after watching this and got myself a DE blade, my testosterone levels went through the roof. and i am watching the movie braveheart. i could of sworn i saw this man in it. lol
Hi, thanks for watching, I'm glad your testosterone levels are what they should be. I'm happy you've ditched the Fusion razor, you'll see such a difference using a DE.
Brian
optimumpcyt yeah I just finished yerkin it to brokeback mountain I'm pretty damn testyed up
Graydon Buchleiter The only thing manlier than having sex is having sex with another man.
Its 3am where am i am and you got me LMAO
How's it manly Shaving?
3 things:
Awesome explanation and video
I’m now ordering a safety razor
This man should be the next James Bond
A veteran James Bond maybe! Thanks for your kind words and for watching!
Brian
Thank you Gillete, now I have to learn this.
Hahaha cause the add you funny, but like are people actually mad ha
@@flip2724 "are people actually mad?"
their share holders will be when they see the incoming boycott
Same. With my new safety razor, I feel more manly already. Thanks Gillette
Frederick Vincent
Lol I’m also here because of that Ad.
Same here. Researching all sorts of shaving options now. I agree. Nothing more manly than a safety razor.
This isn’t a shaving video, it’s literally Hannibal Lector’s escape plan. SMH 🤦
Hannibal who?
Anyway, thanks for watching.
Brian
The sound of the razor cutting the whiskers added a 3rd dimension to the video and pulls the viewer into the experience. I remember hearing that sound when my dad and my grandpa would shave this way.
The audible feedback tells me I have got the angle right.
Thanks for watching.
Brian.
Look up Kensurfs on youtube
I'd enjoy my strict headmaster grandfather shave his face to look to perfection. And my dad tuning to the radio and shave. That's my earliest memory of me being a 3 year old or so.
After 74 passes my skin has decided to leave my face. Do you recommend any skin renewal aftershave product?
My weekday shave is two passes - multiple passes are not good for your skin. Remember too to shave on a rich, creamy and protective lather.
Thanks for watching.
Brian.
I just laughed out loud for a good while after reading that
Ask Nicholas Cage what he used in Face Off, that'd be a good start...
haha
Why is this the one comment he hasn't responded to lmao
This makes me feel like shaving is more of an art that an annoying chore
It certainly adds a bit of interest to the daily routine and my 7-8 minutes shaving time sets me up for whatever the day has to throw at me. Thanks for watching!
Brian.
@@ExecutiveShaving yes! Like maybe if we take it as a mediation it would do exactly that.
Does the audio cut out for anyone else at 10:50?
Yeah
yeah
"You only have one face to look after."
Damn right. Thanks for the informative video.
You're welcome, thanks for watching. Brian.
That struck a note with me, too :D
Unless you're a woman, then you have two faces! :)
I would honestly trust this dude with my life
Thank you and thanks for watching! Brian
@@arseymcass8265 proof?
I read this as "i would honestly trust this dude with my wife" and I was like lmao same
The simple act of proper grooming can alter perceptions of character.
I'm a 27 year old man... and I just found out that I've been shaving the wrong way my whole life.
You and many others are the same. Start shaving with safety razor and you will never look back. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for pointing out you're a man, we had no idea.
Wow you been growing facial hair for a hell of a long time my guy
SAME
That was not the wrong way!!
This is another shaving method
I will now take my electric shaver out to the road and whip it at a passing car.
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"Hey, it's me. Yeah I'm gonna be late for work again. I'm shaving my face."
Few men have time in the morning for a three pass shave, I don't. Monday to Friday I do two passes and it takes me 7-8 minutes. This is a tutorial video with breaks for dialogue, in real life it's much quicker.
I am lucky if I got time to do a 1 pass shave before I go to work.
I usually do 2 passes and it takes few minuts
If this is your problem Just wake up 5 mins earlier
Choises
Am I the only one who shaves in the evening?
@@christossamaltanos6277 evening shaver here. Started in the army.
I just tried shaving with a safety razor for the first time, following this video. It is such a superior experience, I got a closer shave, and no razor burns. I almost feel cheated, that I was sold cartridge razors before!
Ive been safety razor shaving for just over 11 years now and its a pain in the ass. Just takes time thats all, but i still do it because it gives the smoothest shave and results. The novelty wears off after a couple years.
DoomiePookie then you move to the straight razor lol
Electric razor squad
For me it's all about the customization. Cartridge razors have pissed me off ever since I first started shaving over 13 years ago. I would always try to shave every day, but those cartridge razors would just rip the hell out of my face. For years I always thought I had "sensitive skin", so I'd always buy in to whatever new razor Gillette was shitting out that claimed to be for "sensitive skin". Well, those razors never worked out for me either.
It wasn't until I stepped into safety razors that I realized the truth. I never had sensitive skin, the reason the cartridge razors made my entire face feel like a peeled tomato is because the blades just didn't have enough ass behind them to cut my stubble. Yeah, my day old stubble is apparently as stiff and hard as cactus needles. The blades weren't cutting my hair, they were scraping against my skin. I picked up an adjustable safety razor, and quickly discovered I needed to use it on the highest aggression setting to get a close, smooth, and irritation-free shave. This time, the blade was actually doing what it was supposed to: cutting my damn hair. Meanwhile, I have never seen a single cartridge razor with some kind of customization. All of them are made for "one size fits all", and that's just not how hair works. If Gillette had rolled out blade packs of varying intensities I might be singing a different tune, though.
It doesn't really take very long to do it either. It's about as much of a pain in the ass as shaving with a cartridge. In terms of prep and time to shave, it's pretty much the same. I can do a 3-pass shave in 10 or so minutes, that's including prep time. Most of the time I don't even do 3 passes, a single pass with my most aggressive razor is more than enough for the daily shave. So it's more like 3 or 4 minutes really. I spent years shaving with cartridges, and truth be told I spent even MORE time shaving with those, than I have ever spent with a safety razor. Even a single pass shave with a cartridge would take me upwards of 10 minutes, the reason being I was terrified of burning the hell out of my face when I was done.
Honestly it comes down to preparation. Water temps is vital. Warms water to heat your facial hair, it will allow for a close shave and warm the blade too.. if you shave with cold water prepare for war..
What??!! Anthony Hopkins teaching us how to shave??!! wow!!
Really? I thought he looked more like David Morse.
His buddy Buffalo Bill would say.... It puts the lather on the skin....
lol
😂
LOL 😆
This is THE best beginner’s video, hands-down! I’ve watched others, but nothing compares, Brian’s approach is far more mindful of the most important details for beginners, avoiding skin irritation.
This man is the Master Yoda of wet shaving. I’ve been at it 2 years now, I’m far more skilled now and I keep moving up into more aggressive Razor models, but the skin prep routine he taught me and avoiding Cologne and the like on fresh-shaved skin is the foundation it’s all built on. Thank you Brian, I hope you’re enjoying every moment of your retirement!
Thanks for your kind words James, glad you enjoyed the tutorial!
Yup, I mean it's CALLED aftershave, so I always used it right after shaving. I thought it was meant to burn like that lol. Learned a lot from this.
you sound like someone about to guide me through a ghost town where 50000 people used to live in
Thanks for watching.
Brian
Ah yes, captain McMillan
@@pelvicrock1794 my man 😁👍🏻👏🏻
Fantastic reference! This made my day
"You only have one face, look after it." Great Video!
+NewMetroDesign9 Thanks for the kind words!
Why limit yourself to only one face? Keep a whole collection of them!
When I started shaving this way 15 years ago the hardest thing to unlearn was pressure. I was used to disposables and cartridges where I had to push the blade along to get a shave. Once I got comfortable letting the weight of the handle do the work my morning shaves were much, much smoother.
Same issue here. Having to learn to let the weight of the razor do the work. Getting better at it
You washed your face with the water in the sink. Then you shaved and washed your face again with the same water. It cannot be said to be hygienic.
I wish TH-cam could just filter out all the non helpful youtubers and just show you this guy all the time lol. Learned more from him than most of my college teachers
Ha ha that's funny.
Thanks for watching.
Brian
Executive shaving teaches how to change your alternator.
Executive Shaving explains history with info graphics.
Executive Shaving presents cat fail videos!
This guy is my Hero, owns his baldness , has more Testosterone in his clean face then most blown dry bearded men with suspenders on. Not only I'm I going to buy this product Im going to start taking up Golf .
Thanks , from California .
I don't know what to say except thanks for watching.
Brian
I hear his voice in my head to coach me when I use my safety razor.
Ha! Glad I could help. Thanks for watching!
Muchas gracias por compartir tu experiencia. Bendiciones
I wish I had a Scottish accent.
You have to be one of God's chosen few to have a Scottish accent but thanks for watching the video. Brian.
It's class
you and me both :-)
I have a Scottish accent. You jealous? 😂
Don't we all
I never in my life would have thought I would watch a man shave his face for 17 minutes.... but when he seems to be the Gordon Ramsey of shaving.... lol.
Over 1.5 million have watched me shave, strange but true...
Thanks for watching.
Brian
I didn't hear this gentleman screaming at anyone or using foul language at every turn. Far from being the Gordon Ramsay of shaving, he's more like the Jacques Pepin.
That's... not a compliment.
I hope you see this one day Brian,
You have no idea how much this video has helped me. I got the worst shaving bumps on my neck every time I shaved and I watched this video and adopted this style of shaving; shave brush and a safety razor and lathering up shaving cream and I’ve never received razor bumps or any irritation since following your instructions. I don’t want to sound cheesy but you’ve actually changed my life. No more embarrassing shaving bumps on my neck! Also the extra time it takes to shave is an excuse to get away from everyone for a bit and enjoy some relaxing me time.
Big thank you from Canada!!
Thank you for taking the time and trouble to leave that comment.
We love feedback like this. I'm glad I was able to help you.
Be safe, be well.
Brian
I watched this video 4 years back and was inspired to wet shave. Now i own 4 safety razors, 12 different shaving soaps and numerous aftershaves and oils. Now I am learning to shave with a straight razor. Thank you so much for this informative video.
Thank you for watching, so glad you have found this video helpful!
what do you mean by wet shave? does anyone shave dry? like without water? or like without shaving cream?
@@TheRealManiacz am not a native speaker, so take this answer with a grain of salt. In German, we distinguish between (dry) shaving and wet shaving. Shaving usually refers to using beard trimmers and the like whereas wet shaving("Nassrasur" -> literally wet shave) refers to using soap/cream/foam/... and razor.
My grandfather was from Thurso.
Between his and Brian’s example it’s clear I need to reconnect with my Scottish heritage.
"If you are looking for ransom I can tell you I don't have money, but what I do have are a very particular set of skills. Skills I have acquired over a very long career....one of them is shaving."
Sounds like a Liam Neeson line
@@malachipadilla2723 cos it is 😭
Patting is gentler to the skin than rubbing.
Thanks for watching.Brian
Executive Shaving do you know of people that shave their head with a safety razor?
is Merkur 34c ok for people with long fingers?
Used to love watching my dad do this when I was younger. Even had a fake shaving kit so I could do it too lol
I used to use one without a blade in when I was younger next to my dad whilst he shaved
That was approximately 16 minutes longer than I usually shave with a Gilette Fusion5 with very satisfying results. ;)
This video is 17 minutes long as it is a tutorial where we have slowed down to ensure people can understand each step, in reality the 2-pass shave will take about 7/8 minutes. Shaving with a safety razor won't only give you a closer shave but it is kinder on your skin, will save you money in the long run and is much better for the environment!
Hes like the Bob Ross of shaving faces 🤣 "take your time, no need to rush"
They’re all just happy little strokes...
yea he s even painting with a brush. but he doesnt slap loudly the brush like ross tho
This is f... epic! You remind me of my granddad, he used to shave like that. Bye bye cartridge razors for me!!!
Epic - thanks! Thanks also for watching. Brian.
11:16 “Oh, looks like I’ve got a little weeper.” This man kills for sport...
I have never claimed infallability - thanks for watching!
Brian.
Going against the grain with that tune give perfect feeling of endgame.
Thanks for watching Vinay.
Brian
This man just oozes class.
Thanks for watching.
Brian
This is so therapeutic for some reason.
Almost to point of hypnotizing.
Ha! You're not the first person to say this. Thanks for watching!
In the thumbnails you look like Sir Anthony Hopkins.
I think you mean Brad Pitt?
Executive Shaving I'm afraid not :p
You're right :(
Thanks for watching!
Brian.
Executive Shaving Don't be sad, you just got one new sub ;)
he actually looks a lot more like jony ive
First time shaving with a safety razor today, didn't go the best, lots of nicks the first time Even after watching this first, but rewatching again to refresh, it's definitely a learning experience, I'm sure I'll get better and better as i shave more, thanks for this video!
Absolutely, the more you do it the more confident you'll become with it! Thanks for watching 🙌
My shaving has gone from a chore using shitty Gillette razors to a luxurious experience using a DE razor and taking it slow, aahhh bliss 👍🏻
Yep, nice and slow, chill, relax and enjoy the experience.
Thats been my experience too, i feel cheated not knowing about this experience sooner.
This gentleman is so smooth. I could listen to him speak all day!
Oh stop it, I'm blushing! Thanks for watching! Brian.
@@brianm1967 r u reply to every comment lmao
@@kiranrenjith182 he's being interactive with his community. wouldn't you like it if your favorite celebrity responded to all your comments and questions?
You shave like my Grandpa. The nostalgia almost made me cry- I miss him a lot! Thanks for the lesson!
I just bought my first double edge safety razor and after this tutotial I am even more exited about that. Thank you
Glad to hear you're excited about shaving with your new safety razor - enjoy the process! Thanks for watching 🙂
This video should be listed under the "unintentional ASMR" titles. Put me right to sleep
Ha! We hope you took some shaving tips from this our tutorial video as well. Thanks for watching!
When he knicked himself he called it a lil weeper 💀😆 that's great!
How many other people are here because they've dropped Gillette due to their sissyfying young men agenda, and have decided to shave like a real man?
Can you be a real man and respect women at the same time?
@@ExecutiveShaving being a real man is respecting women... Gillette is trying to make it like the opposite is the current definition when it never was. That's why men everywhere are rejecting their false narrative.
@@DangerousWordsPodcast Well said.
I used to hate shaving before the pandemic (half awake shower shaves), but like so many things, it's different now. I've largely been working from home since 2020 so I'm not rushing about as much in the morning now. I have time to have a proper wet shave, and I now enjoy the experience! It's now become a little luxury in my life, and I have just bought one of your Outlaw Mild (Elegant) razors. I'm also totally sold on the environmental benefits of DE shaving as opposed to disposables. I'm still experimenting with different creams so I'll be shopping at Executive Shaving much more in the future - its good to support smaller suppliers rather than Amazon. Cheers Brian.
Hi Robert, delighted to hear you've found the joy and benefits of DE shaving and please do not hesitate to get in touch if you'd like some recommedations on creams (or anything else!)
You own my respect Sir.
The sound of the cutting is so satisfying
Yes, I agree and when I hear that rasping sound, I know I've got the angle right. Thanks for watching. Brian.
*Skriiiitch*
I finally shaved with a safety razor for the first time today and I have to this was the most relaxing and CLEAN shave that I had in a long long time! You just can't get the same shave with a razor blade....straight razor is amazing!
I'm glad you have finally joined the club, well done!
Brian
not to quibble too much but a Safety Razor is NOT a straight razor, different tool.
Does it work as good with private area ?
@@amgil475 ew
@@shanedm3396 what ew ? You are alien or something ?
Not sure if anyone pointed that out already, but before shaving the first time, make sure to grow your beard a few days. this way you can determine which way your beard grows, as it doesn't always grow downwards on the face and upwards on the neck. Adjust your shave according to the grain and you are good to go.
That's a great point Ragnar, thank you. Thanks too for watching and sharing your tip. Brian.
Great video! Thanks for the solid tips. I'm 18 years old and tomorrow I'll shave with a razor for the first time in my life🥶
Thanks for watching Svyatozar - take your time and follow our tips for best results!
This was a great video. I’m a woman with PCOS and so I have a decent beard each morning which is extremely embarrassing for me. After spending a lot on disposable razors I decided to get a safety razor. This video has helped me a lot! Thank you :)
I feel your pain.
AFAB person here and yup I get a peach fuzz beard/'stache and little thick dark jawline/sideburn hairs that I have to tweeze every damn day. And I just shaved my head bald recently too; even as someone who isn't a man this video was so useful!
Grimalkin Felidae I'm sorry if this is offensive but what does AFAB mean?
@@sinuslebastian6366 Asking questions to learn is not offensive, friend. Assigned female at birth
My biological sex is female but I do not identify with it
Grimalkin Felidae oh okay thank you
Am I the only person who stopped using aftershave after watching American Psycho?
Also, putting strong smelling stuff on the face is just weird. If you want a smell to linger with you, put it in your hair or on your chest so it evaporates into your clothes. Anyone who smoked weed as a kid knows this. Where do people smell it? Your hair and your clothes. Nobody says "hey, your face smells like weed!"
Shawn Smith lol ever since i watched that movie i stopped using after shave and started using less products with alcohol in it lol
you are not the only one
Shawn Smith In American Psycho, Patrick Bateman uses "an aftershave lotion with little to no alcohol," not zero aftershave. ;)
"I always use an aftershave lotion with little or no alcohol, because alcohol dries your face out and makes you look older. Then moisturizer, then an anti-aging eye balm followed by a final moisturizing protective lotion." - Patrick Bateman
Anthony Hopkins shawing :D
+Nikola Mircetic I wish I had his money!
Multiple Miggs hissed something at you when you walked by, what did he sayyyy.
+Honey Ryder
He said "I can smell your aftershave"
+Nikola Mircetic It puts the lotion on its skin or else it gets the razor burn
I don't know, he kinda reminds me of Kevin Spacey :D
are you my dad?