how to shave with a Parker SR1 Shavette straight razor
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- čas přidán 23. 09. 2014
- In this video I go over the basics of shaving with a Parker SR1 shavette. The SR1 is a pretty basic and inexpensive tool that's great for someone that's just getting into straight razor shaving. It's easy to load and can use double edge razor blades. When you're learning you should focus more on comfort then closeness. The shaves will get closer as your technique improves. Feel free to ask any questions and I'll do my best to answer.
The Parker SR1 is available at TRINITYSHAVING.COM
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Proraso "Red" Sandalwood Shaving Soap is also available at TRINITYSHAVING.COM
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my dad never taught me how to shave. thanks new dad.
I think Andy was referring to Charles Montoya, not you but yeah that was still a pretty fucking stupid comment.
My dad too
Hey brothers.
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Every two years a new reply. Hey fam! 😊
This is really the only video you need to mastering the shavette. It’s the best shavette how-to on YT. Great video, sir!
I've been using an SR-1 for several months now, and I really like it. It has become my daily shaver. I don't think I agree with the notion that a shavette is a "good place to start" before moving to a fixed-blade straight razor. They are their own thing and deserve to be treated as such. Just my opinion.
I tend to agree with not starting out with a shavette. My experience has been that traditional straight razors are more "forgiving" than shavettes. Maybe it's the weight of the straight razor which gives me more control or maybe it's the super-sharpness of a disposal blade with a very, very thin blade.
As long as the fixed is truly sharp.
I think speaking cost wise. A shavette is much cheaper then a straight, and will give you an idea of whether you like straight shaving or not.
I think that if you master the shavette, then the straight razor will be easier by comparison, BUT that is where you will then need to learn proper stropping technique, and a whole other set of skills.
I can't even grow a proper beard, yet I dream for this hassle
Man - I just got one of these straight razors (you sold me) & it's great. First time straight razor user so was careful with it and took my time. Shave feels closer & better shaving experience. Will get easier with practice. No looking back now ... :)
I just bought a straight razor and went looking around online. Thanks for the helpful tips in addition to the demo.
I just ordered a shavette, and so your videos may become very valuable to me.
Just got one, but studied your technique carefully first, you set the benchmark. I surprised myself, not that close but didn't bleed to death. More practice and getting the technical side of things perfected with time. Thanks I'd I've never attempted without instructions like yours.
Great, anyway much easier if you just stick to the cartridge blades.
I bought one because of this video. Well Done Sir, thank you
Me2 age 44 goddang
Thanks, I just bought one of these and am pining for it to come quickly in the mail.
I am getting a shave yet for my birthday. This video was pretty helpful. Thanks!
Thank you for providing a different perspective to using a shavette. It was helpful.
Cool! You really do know how to handle straight razors. Great job!
Just tried this razor. I am impressed with the blades. so far these are the best shavette blades I have tried. very smooth. I might also add I am new to straight razor shaving. so I did cut myself or nick myself lightly. I was holding the razor very gently . while making my pass short strokes. didnt remove all of the hair. but I am kind of nervous to do the 2nd pass at the different angle. so I used my safety razor after that I am still learning the tactile feel and motions. for this type of shaving
Damnit! Just the video I was looking for. I am going to order the Parker SR1 right after this video! Many thanks! I did try to use this in India about 25 years back with the classical cut throat razor. Will have to retrain myself. You make it look so easy, I am sure I will take some time to learn but will definitely use ONLY THIS. It beats ANY DAMN shaving method, hands down!!! Thanks again!!!
Bought this razor, learning to shave again. Getting better. Great video.
This video is phenomenal. The old time newsboy hat just goes with the whole process. I’ve been DE shaving for the past two years and never looked back. I’m considering this and really have respect for you and all the folks that are sick of the “corporate shaming multi trap” and go back to a simpler time with excellent modern but old tyme tools...
Thanks Thomas.
@@beejayshaving197 where did you buy this?
Great video. I just got an SR1.
My wife got me this shavette with a stand and brush. I shave my head, so i had a lot of ground to cover. most I've ever bled from a shave. The handling is awkward, but as you say, practice. Thank you for the tips on how to handle the tool. Still seems like its off, but worked better than other positions I tried.
BeeJay Shaving Thanks for the tip, i will put that on practice. What i have notice is that the blade if you don`t use it frequently soon gets old and whitout sharp, i think it is better keep it using than shave once and keep it resting ta least a week, because i put a new blade and at the 3rd shave it feels very unsharped. Thanks and once again great videos you film. I bought a Daune Shavette that use a double edge razor, i saw that in a great video from The Italian Barber, good videos too.
Finally, easy and understandable explanation, one day will do my own video=). Thanx for info.
some very good tips great video
Awesome video. Thank you Steve Rogers!
This video honestly helped me a lot. Cheers sir.
Awesome videos man keep them up!
I like the Shark Super Chrome,Personna Blue, and Voskhod blades in that razor.
The razor looks absolutely beautiful 😍
Hi from Belgium, thanx for the tutorial!
Thanks for your info!!! I bought the same kind of razors without how to. Now, I knew it!!!
thank you man for the great video! helped me a lot with my first shave!!!
Looks like a good technique! I've just bought myself my first shavette straight razor (not Parker as I wanted something a bit cheaper to try out) and going to have a go this weekend! Bit nervous but I chose a weekend so I can take my time.
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Fantastic instructional!
WOW this is great. Thanks for sharing.
Cool video man, thanks for the tips
Shavettes are the sharpest things you will ever put on your face. I have never cut myself with my straight razor but every time with the shavette. Steep learning curve. Straight razors have curved top and bottom corners. Shavette blades have a regular angled corner and when that digs in there will be blood.
Absolutely. I never cut myself as badly with my straight as I did with my shavette.
Now i don’t feel that bad, with the straight razor no blood but with that kind of razor always some blood, still practicing though
I'm used to shaving with a double edged safety razor, and Derby's never worked for me, so i always used stronger blades. So i thought Derby's would be too light for me, but the first time i shaved with a shavette, i used Derby blades and still managed to cut myself a bit. So i agree with using milder blades like Derby or the like for beginners for sure.
Thanks for your effort... Great video!
Gracias compadre. Muy bueno tu video.
Fantastic advice! Thank you.
I am looking forward to learning shavette method. I have been using a DE safety razor for a couple of years and am very pleased with the results. This said, I have a couple of places under my chin and neck that are hell to get smooth. I also want to groom the area between my nose and moustache. DE are too wide for me to shave it comfortably and I think this may be the ticket. I am not giving up DE razors but will be adding shavette as part of the routine.
Anyway, I very much appreciate your tutorial. Very clear and straight forward. Well Done without being pedantic. I'm going to check out your previous content and look forward to new. Thanks again.
+WolfRanger2008 I bought a shavette today for this very same reason.
+ΩMEGA1202 . I think you will enjoy the sensation. I have found it relaxing.
Schick slim twin. Disposable. These are the best cheap disposable razors. Has a tab that pushes the hair out from between blades. The head is super narrow. Gets right into the area under the nose. No worries on a nick or cut. (7 yrs later)
Thanks from over the pond in northern Ireland.
You made that look so effortlessly and smooth. I just started and boy. Let me tell you.
Roberto Leiva how you doing?
Keep it up. I've been doing it for years. It takes two or three months to really get efficient.
Like the video. Today was my first attempt at a full face shave using the SR-1. I had a death grip on the razor most of the time! Not bad, but "patchy". Keeping the entire blade on my face was hard. Video gives me confidence that I can do this on my 68-tear old face!
Is a great shavette. Parker Is good 💯. The brushes ❤️💈 Nice video!
Thanks for this informative video. I use Derby blades for my double-edged edwin jagger. I've been thinking of going straight razor, and the Parker seems like a good price for beginners.
Technically it's a shavette,but yes Parker seems to have a variety of these ..even one with several different settings available for it, it's a nice looking shavette..
I shaved with a shavette for the first time today. Cut myself 9 times, 3 pretty bad, long ones, the rest just nicks on the skin. Definitely need more practice, hopefully no scars.
Same experience for my first time a few weeks ago.
Oops! Be careful
I did too, my left cheek haha! Hey it’s all learning. Hoping that your technique has gotten better.
Practice with an orange or grapefruit and then move to a balloon
Thanks for this video. I got this razor as a gift recently and chopped up my face round one and two. I think round three will be better after watching this.
Try holding the razor a little bit flatter against your face. It's all about finding the right angle and using the lightest pressure possible. Stick with it. It can take a few weeks to get really comfortable with this kind of shaving. It's well worth the effort in my opinion.
great thanks for the info and fast response
Great video
Nicely done ! Thanks
Great video!👍👍
thanks for the tutorial
Great video. Also, love the hat. Wish I could find one like it. Sits high above the ears and wouldn't interfere with my glasses.
I shaved first time with a shavette today, No cut,😎.
Not lying.
Thumbs up. Worked first try!!
I gotta look into this, Im using a safety razor that I have added bushings to to get more depth.. I need to bump it up to one of these..
Semper Fi. Subscribed!
Thanks for the vid bro!
Still accidentally cutting myself with this shavette (combined with "Feather" blades) but I'm getting better. Looking forward to the moment when I mastered it like you did. It has a good, nice weight. I was really tired of all the plastic waste when I used disposable savety razors, where the handle is fixed to the blade.
StereoDeth in about to order a shavette online with 100 blades for the first time. I also hate the plastic waste that comes with safety razors. But I'm worried that the shavette's squared edges will cut me deep.
StereoDeth try holding the blade a bit flatter to the skin. Once you get the angle dialed in cuts are very uncommon. Try some other blades too. I love Feathers but they're not very forgiving.
Thanks for the suggestion! I focused more hardly on the right angle and haven't accidentally cut myself for several days. I'm pretty satisfied to see that kind of progress. And yes, the Feather blades are not very forgiving. Setupwise, I wanted the best start, so since those blades had almost no complaints, I have chosen them, even though it raises the difficulty bar. Sometimes dealers offer a Parker with blades included, but some of those brands are rather low-end and I heard some blades in the bunch might be dull. That might have affected my first impression of the Parker shavette in a negative way. On a side note; my older brothers warned me and were very sceptical. Both have no experience with such blades though. But I decided to use a shavette, so even if they would stay with disposable savety razors, I wanted to show them some real results. Hope you have a Happy New Year! Cheers!
i got fed up with pulling hairs and the expense of cartridge razors so tried this out this video is fantastic although i shredded half my face using my stronger right hand and left side was surprisingly flawless for first go and feeling like i had less control due to being right handed. but does anyone have more tips for shaving around and under the chin i found it really difficult to get anything off around those parts
Good video. Thanks!
This Friday I will be using the first time the black widow Shavette razor and I use the Astro blades with twig leaf razor which I will be using that this Friday let’s see how that goes well any other recommendations will be helpful and the video was helpful.
Good tip on snapping a blade in half. Did not know that.
A tip for shavettos. Before loading your shavette, lightly strop the blade on your belt or jeans. This will remove any dags left behind from production and eliminate irritation and nicks. Also, no hats inside. Doesn't matter how neat they are.
Why no hats inside? and if your going to just say that its disrespectful, please provide a reason why.
He's showing us a razor, who cares about the hat...pretty sure he didn't post a video on shaving so people could whine about unrelated topics and pick the guy apart.
When I was in the military I didn't wear hats inside. As a civilian I wear hats when and where I please. I take them off in churches and older people's houses to show respect. In my home though, I wear them as I please.
Dunno, safety reasons maybe. I just wanted to see that cranium.
I added an extra tip to complement the video and finished with a joke, and the comment shouldn't be getting any attention really.
It's a fine hat and a good video. Super technique too.
Laters.
Michael Keane They are called shavettes. Also, hats are allowed inside. It is considered rude when there are other people in the structure. Obviously this man is alone lol.
First shave today. 3 cuts and some little bloody spots. Hope this gets better.
I also put a hat just after I finish the shower. ;) Great shave btw.
I love using these now. Way cheaper than a cartridge razor also
Fastdounut BF and a closer shave then any cart razor
yeah
I've seen some folks use long strokes with the blade (such as yourself), and others use small strokes. Can you comment on any advantages to each?
So, there are straights that short. My first and current shavette is at LEAST twice as long as that, and it is such a pain to deal with.
Looks like I've got a new starting point to look into.
My Father only liked a straight razor shave. He didn't like any other razors except straight razors. He kept them extremely sharp, honed well with a razor strap. Gotta be careful when you use these things, they are a mean cut if you nick yourself with them. Gotta have a steady hand to when you use these things to.
low end shavette parker if your going to shave with a shavette go with the best feather and feather blades best ... you would use the best product on your face for this type of
shave the soap you used is great stuff
Thanks, i thought it was a solid piece of metal, u put a lil razor inside neat.
perfect video
Thanks Steve
its nice I own the parker srx shavette the heavy duty one and its a great one but this way of shaving its not for everyone it takes time and patience you can't just buy it use it the first time and spect a great shave you will cut your self no matter how inexperienced you think u are with the safety razor this shavettes kick the muhle r41 one lil mistake and you will pay but you will get rewarded when you start getting good at it but if your coming from de razors is a lil easier than if your coming from cartridges so I recommend it
I would like to start with a shavette but I'm afraid. I shave many years with DE only and have a fairly good technique. Are there any tricky spots when shaving with a shavette?
MAybe start with one pass only for the first shaves?
This takes a while. I notice in the Italian barber shops they do it twice, hot towels etc. Does it matter if you're late for work if you look good?
Cool I'll try maybe the one in the vid I take it this would be the tool for chin straps
This is the ideal tool for styling a beard and getting crisp, sharp lines.
As a bearded lady, thank you for this.
Oh, man. I liked your video literally and buttonly. An instant subscriber!
I want to buy that razor, but I wanted to ask you: would you recommend this one or the Parker PTW?
They both shave about the same but changing blades is easier with the SR1.
BeeJay Shaving Thanks! I'll go with the SR1.
i have been using a straight razor for over 10 years now and i only use my right hand only and never had a problem with that
In my opinion using both hands gives me better control. It's not a necessity, but I feel it's a skill that's worth learning. There are plenty of folks that get great shaves with one hand though, and there's nothing wrong with that.
it takes some getting used to but I like it.
I like it. Thanks for the review and demo. Can double sided blades be loaded without breaking them in half?
no its not possible
Hey BeeJay Shaving how are you?, i like your videos and i have that shavette Parker and i used 3 times and the last time i used i made myself 7 cuts jaja but i really want to keep practicing. I shave myself everu 3rd day with my double edge Edwin Jagger (i saw your videos with the same edwin Jagger and shaves very smooth), i recomended too to all the people. Great Shavette just i need to keep practicing. Greetings from Tijuana, Baja California, México.
Hi Héctor
Glad to hear that you enjoyed the video. If you're getting cuts, try holding the razor a bit flatter on your face. This will wake your shave more comfortable and reduce cuts.
Nice!
do you get a much better shave with this vs using a DE razor if using the same blades?
Well you said it (don't be limited to single blades so I guess I have to make a vid on how I shave with a mach3 and just water but I think I might get a straight blade just to try it
Did I say that? Mach 3 and water sounds sounds painful. I'd like to see that video. Try the straight. You won't regret it.
EEW, Proraso Red and Derby. YUKKIE
good video I ordered 1 from ebay
estan cheveres estos videos
Thought you were hiding a semi bald head under that hat until i watched your other vids lol
I have been using a safety razor for a long time and I thought that a shavette would be a closer shave but really its the same no difference at all and seeing you shave proved that to me even more an excellent shave would be one where you don't need to go over the same spot over and over again and the closest to that is a straight razor not a shavette shavettes. I can even argue that safety razors do a better shave than a shavette because they stretch the skin and you can easily see what you're doing with less effort also you have two sides when one fills up you switch
I use a traditional straight more often then the shavette and they are equally efficient. The main difference is the comfort you get from a properly honed straight. You can get the same closeness from either method (including safety razors) if you use proper technique. The difference is how comfortable the shave is for your skin. Nothing really beats a properly honed straight for that. The trade off is the maintenance required.
I think I will continue using my double edge razor. If I start using a straight razor what's next a clam shell?
I have an Edwin Jagger safety razor which I love. Is the end result of using a shavette or straight razor essentially the same as a safety razor?
A safety razor limits the angle of the blade against your skin. With a shavette or straight you have the option to use more aggressive angles. Or you can also choose to a very mild angle, so it's very versatile. In a way, the guard on a safety razor is kind of like training wheels on a bike. It keeps the blade at a "safe" angle and that's good. But it also limits mobility, and that's not so good. The end result with either, when used properly, should be a close and irritation free shave. That being said, I can't get really close with a mild safety razor. It's all about figuring out what works for you.
Which is the BEST shavette.. professional..I'm not a beginner. But I'm having difficulty finding the "best" one.
Quality razor. Build quality is up there with Merkur razors!
Will the SR1 hold shavette only blades?
I fear the feel when i have a smooth glide and the blade suddenly stops and yanks. Then it starts bleeding quick. How prone are you to scar yourself permanently like this?
do any blades that fit the posts work?
Thnx alot
Thanks🥰🥰🥰