How To Use Your Double Edge Safety Razor
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- čas přidán 4. 11. 2013
- There is an art to every craft, and shaving with a classic safety razor is no different. Let us help you refresh your approach to wet shaving, for a clean shave with your double edge safety razor.
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thank you for this nice short tutorial. other tutorials are way too long like 14 min.. I don't have that mich time to sit and watch another man shave.
Indeed! Short and to the point. Exactly how an instructional video should be.
So why did you watch the 90-minute tutorial on shaving a bikini line?
plus this model was hotter.
Haha I was just scrolling through like 14 minutes fuck that let's see what we got in the 2 to 5 minute range.
I just came from the 17:28 one, and it was waaay better than this one. Cant believe I watched the whole thing but glad I did
I just bought a safety razor and I've NEVER had such a good feeling, no-red-face, smooth shave. And that's thanks to this video!
same , its much better
I still get 1 to 2 razor bumps
I was disappointed with my 80 bucks electric shaver and just said F and bought a safety razor with 10 blades for 10 bucks. Looking forward to a good shave for once
@@yipperdeyip Just be careful, do all the steps in the video and make it a little ritual. I messed up my face more than I want to admit because I wanted to get my face shaved quickly before work or a night out.
Is it possible to shave to everyday with this? I usually shave every other day.
I just used one for the first time having used disposables for my whole life. OUCH, I got the worst razor burn I've ever had.
Looks like I've got a ways to go before I master the classic razor.
UPDATE: I've been using these for about 2 months now and it's 100% better than disposables no doubt. I love it.
any tips on how to use them? I just purchased my first one
Watch the video??
Oh ya updated your progress for us did ye?
Wow, this is a unique story unto yourself. I lost burn after I dropped this style
off topic, but just look at his ridiculously beautiful this man is. damn.
hey, i'm not gay but $20 is $20
He is gorgeous!
I can not find beauty in a man , I find other men repulsive !
@@Nattraks You've got both feet in the grave, old man
@@estebansteverincon7117 prove it!
First time using a safety razor after only using electric razors and this video helped me so much. Had no ingrown hairs irritation or bumps and had the closest shave I’ve ever had.
man i love this guy's voice over!
cuz he hot af
Is the same person tho? The voice doesn't really match the face.
It sounds like Mauro Ranallo
I think it’s Tom Ford
Sounds like infographics shows
Safety razors are the best. Since getting my first one in my early 20s I'm mode definitely a convert. Better shave, better for the environment, better on the wallet. Win, win!
Fr. Smooth and beautiful shave. I’d adopt and name my safety razor if I could.
Wow sir this tutorial is best you covered all the basics and advanced things in shaving .
Thanks for the concise video. Short and to the point.
Cheers. I started slow, but learnt quickly I could speed up abit and ended up with a great shave and no cuts. First time is done, now on with practice makes prefect
Permanent mustache, bro'! :)
It's like it's tattooed on!
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Shaving with Safety razor takes atleast two passes for a smooth shave, first with the grain and second across the grain. Also, such shaving is best done right after bath as facial hair is a lot smoother that time.
Its not a lot smoother, its softer, water softens hair.
I do three passes and follow each pass with a vigorous routine for those passes.
For the first I just follow my hair growth with the need of beard reduction; second I do certain passes I learned on CZcams; third I just go against grain very gently.
Just bought a safety razor for the first time. Started off okay until I got to my dreaded neck area and ended up with loads of razor burn and small cuts. The guys in these videos make it look so easy, but I'm gonna keep trying as this was only my first attempt. Hopefully this video will help. Thanks! 30 years old in May and still I haven't mastered the art of shaving. 😂
Bro I'm 20 and just bought one. I have similar problems to what you described in your comment. How's it now 4 months later?
@@adamjanek3511 best thing I ever did changing to this razor dude. I have had razor burn occasionally but that has been greatly reduced, and generally only happened if I went over the area more than once/applied too much pressure. Best thing to do is follow the grain of your hair and try to only go over the area once in small strokes with this. For instance the hair on my adams apple grows upwards until I get about half way up my neck and it goes in the opposite direction. Buy yourself Grüum danne soothing shave gel I found this paired with it well and was kind to my skin. You will be a changed man after using this for a few weeks I promise! Good luck and enjoy shaving 👍
20 here and about to try mine for the first time. Strange how older hygiene products are making a resurgence when stores mainly stock the plastic multiblades
@@adamjanek3511don’t shave against the grain on your neck and try just going with the grain on your neck I can’t shave against the grain on my neck with any razor
Don’t worry you’ll get there eventually
If you're like me and have sensitive skin I recommend a cold cloth or rubbing ice cubes on your face beforehand. I actually find the cold tends to lead to a better shave and no razorburn.
running an alum block over your face after shaving will cool your skin and prevent irritation.
Washing my face with ice cold water and regular soap worked wonders for me. No burns, no bumps, no ingrown hairs, not even a pimple, which have been a problem for me. Weird, considering the general advice is the exact opposite of this. Just sharing.
So, I just bought one today because the old guy at the store told me to give it a try. Best $25 I ever spent and the refills for it are only $3 for a pack of 50. Closet shave I have ever got by my own hand.
I keep it much more simple with great results. I soak my face and head first with a facecloth then apply Tea Tree conditioner and shave. No rash, no burn and no bumps. I will never use shaving creams or gels again. The Tea Tree ingredient works great at soothing and helping the skin.
Nice tutorial. I managed to shave with it for the first time without any issues
Dude shaves and has a 5 o'clock shadow.
so do i, It’s permanent even when i have a complete shave it’s as if my skin itself has been colored by the hair underneath it. It’s so frustrating
Well he only did one pass with the grain. You can do 3 if you want a really close shave. Wtg, across the grain, and against the grain. Never got ingrown hairs from that.
@@andreja9425 Laser hair removal
@@Wacharis the only way! I'll do it i hate growing beard
That can be caused by electric shaving before, during a certain period of time
A great to-the-point tutorial, just did my first shave with this style of razor today and nicked my neck quite a bit, but practice makes perfect i suppose, just have to be more careful! thanks very much for the video!
One year later, progress update?
@@Wacharis still shaving to this day with a safety, it's certainly made my bank account happy, after the initial purchase of 100 blades a little over a year ago I think I'm just coming up on 50 used, which Is amazing. My suggestion to noobs though would be to get a proper handle, my initial nicks for the first few months were frequent because I was using a bad handle, I got an Edwin jagger a couple of months in and since then, maybe a nick a month if that, usual due to me trying to rush shaving. So all in all fantastic change, closer shaves at saved expense, it will be my method for the foreseeable future.
@@Sk3tchey I shaved for the first time ever as an 18 yo with this beauty. No razor bumps, burns or cuts, nothing. Feels real nice too. Just go easy with it and remember to enjoy it. Lathers and brushes will help your experience, trust me. This thing makes shaving a luxury, not a nuisance.
Glad you like it! Yes, you really need to take it slow and pay attention to the angle that the blade is in on your skin
2 year later update since the 1 year later is already there lol
I love the straight to the point information and the jokes 😊
A video with this much information in less than 3 minutes! Bravo. Worth noting, your blades will last longer with the short strokes directed at the base of the hair, not dragging over the top of it which makes for a lot of cutting and re-cutting. Feather brand razor blades are high quality and very sharp, great for coarse and or thick hair. Just be careful around bumps and angles till it’s a little dulled from use. I get about 4-5 shaves from one blade.
Yah sure you wanna stick to this statement..lol
excellent shaving method.
Thank you so much
I'm a newbie to safety razors.
I just got one in the mail and tried to use it but I'm not sure the blade is quite reaching my face. I couldn't get a shave going.
A good safety razor should last a lifetime, so don’t be scared to invest in quality. You’ll want one that fits well in your hand, has a nice grip, and feels heavy
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customer?
One that's not made in China
I picked one up at the Dollar Tree
Yeah but I’d prefer to collect them anyways like Pokémon cards because they’re so good looking
Estate sales and antique stores are great places to find the genuine metal razors from the 50’s - 60’s
My recommendation while making lather is that use lotion, Keri or any other its best so that
That brush wasn't wet...
This guy has a nice smile 😁
The guy shown in the video is quite a charmer
When I used this the first time straight razor burns but that’s my fault tho I must have applied to much pressure.
I’ve been Traditional WetShaving for over a year and a half now and acquired about 25 razors but traded or sold most of them here are the ones I kept
Muhle R41
Parker Variant Adjustable
Parker 99R
RazoRock BlackHalk
Fatip Grande
1959 Gillette FatBoy
1964 Gillette Slim Adjustable
1969 Gillette Black Beauty
1957 Gillette SuperSpeed
Gillette Ball End Tech
Gillette Fat Handle Tech
1948-1950 Gillette Aristocrat
all you need is a rockwell 6S!
1MinuteFlipDoc I know! A lot of my Shaving buddies have either that or the 6C! I am very well likely to hop on the bandwagon!
THE COMBINATION OF DAILY FACE WASH AND FACIAL SCRUB!!! I KNEW IT!!! 🙌
Great guide thanks!
Glad you found it useful :)
You're supposed to lather up the shaving cream before applying it to your face.
+Lemuel Rubio i think what he means is that you are supposed to lather up the cream in general. The man in the video uses a slightly damp (it actually looks bone dry) brush and dips it in cream and then lightly swirls it onto his dry face. Major no no. He shouldve had a wet face and a wet brush and worked the cream into his face so that it built up a creamy and dense lather. His lather looked like dry toothpaste
Jacob Lahr exactly! This video is poorly done and should NEVER be taken as a tutorial video as the demonstration by the guy in video was done in the wrong manner
Glad I read these comments as I was wondering about the lather. Thanks in advance of my first safety razor shave!
You don't have to lather in a bowl. Get the brush a bit wet and you can use your face to lather the cream.
is the voiceover the guy from ‘how its made’? xD
shouldn't you pat the aftershave balm in instead of massaging it in?
Was really helpful
So thats why my face is always red after shaving, i was shaving my skin off! I wasn't shaving because of that (i was using an electrical machine) but now i may give it a go
This guy could shave with his own jaw line.. Jesus
jawlines did not align with the video now im bleeding !!
this comment is a hidden gem
Liking simply because of tradition
I failed math. How do I measure a 30 degree angle?
How many times can i use the same blade ?
Great video thanks :)
I tried it for the first time today and it keeps grabing the hairs instead of just cutting through them, not sure if it makes sense :(
I made a rookie mistake. I shaved with it and it’s good but I didn’t use the MUHLE razor which is what caused me to get a cut. And my shaving cream dries very fast. I’ll need an Alum Block.
When I was younger tried the DE, failed miserably. It was haunting. I find the cut throat much easier after using it for the last 10 years.
PS: I am still young.
This type of shaving is much more rewarding and is much easier on you, your wallet, and your environment. That said, practice makes perfect.
But it’s time intensive. If you have the time, great. If not, it will make you late for work.
Any acceptable alternative to a shaving-specific brush like that?
I was gifted a safety razor and classic shave cream, but not a brush.
A towel or your fingers will work, but definitely invest in a brush.
My dad have one but it not have safety part how do I use it?
Perfection ♡
How often do you recommend changing out the razor blade? I shave every 3-4 days.
I shave daily, and I only use the best blades (feather, Shark, and Williamson) for 4 to 6 shaves otherwise they start to tug.
Fairly simple. Just spent another $60 on razor heads for my 5 blade and first time with a fresh blade and I have all of these other steps covered already and still get razor burn... 5 blades is cutting to much away and getting my skin. Going to give a 1 blade a try like this means investing but I have a feeling that this will reduce the risk of cuts. Just have to master the manual movement more.
I've used a Hydro 5 for almost a decade now, too stubborn to switch to anything else even though the blades are expensive and seem to clog easily. I finally tried this razor out today (with a fair bit of stubble grown in) and it seemed to do the trick decently enough. Only time will tell if I really like it, but it seems fairly intuitive. I used it with regular aerosol shaving cream but am open to trying out some possible better suited alternatives.
@@kylegusek I've made the switch. Using a Edwin Jagger DE89 now with Astra SP blades. Much much better shave, smooth, easy and not a single cut or bump.
Just picked up a fairly cheap boar brush and stainless steel bowl and I use Prorosa soap/cream and find they do the job for a fairly cheap price. They are far from the best but beat out all your supermarket stuff by a mile.
I actually enjoy shaving now, where as before with disposable razors, even the so called best of the best just didn't cut it or in fact did... but me... lol.
Also once you get your set up and find products you like the overall cost becomes almost nothing. 100 pack of blades for $15 and soap that you can find online for $10 and that will last you a while. Ends up being about 80% cheaper at least for me.
Sorry to babble on but it changed my life so now I want to help others.
..."or you'll remove the top layer of skin." That's encouraging. lol
I'm learning how to shave with disposable razors again. I've been using shave oil combined with shaving cream. I'm still battling ingrown hairs, as I have curly hair in my beard. Is it recommended to shave only with the grain until my face gets use to it? I'm currently doing 3 passes: with, against and across the grain.
Honestly, it is WAY easier to cut yourself or irritate your skin with a disposable razor. When he says you will remove the top layer of your skin, its not what you think it means. Razor burn is caused primarily from the razor blade putting too much friction on the skin and scraping off the thin epidermal layer of skin.
I ran across this video and thought I'd give you some advice. I had BAAAD razor bumps years ago due to shaving incorrectly and with disposable blades. Until you "train" your beard, shave downward once with the grain, and then once across the grain and you will see a great improvement with your face. I normally shave every other day. I use Proraso Green, a Badger brush, and Personna blades. I shave one time downward over my entire face, once upward, and then a "clean up" pass across the grain to get any hairs I might have missed. You should never and I repeat NEVER shave with Mach 3's, or any razor with 4 or 5 blades! Each blade cuts the hair closer and closer. So if you do 2 passes with a Mach 3, it's like shaving your face 6 times. Sure it feels nice and smooth but the hairs are shaved beneath your skin. And if you have curly hair, that's a recipe for razor bumps like you've never seen! Doing 2 passes with a DE razor, the hairs are cut extremely close but not beneath your skin. The hairs don't have a chance to grow back into your face and you minimize your chances of getting razor bumps. Hope this helped my brother.
@@DRock6906 Big thanks to you, brother.
Derby black $10 / 200 blades smooth the same price as the green Blades?. Wheelchair Larry Happy New Year
short and sweet, thanks
there was still stubble...
Yeah... HE SAID THAT 1:28
samton roach Yeah I get a closer shave with a Gillette Mach 3 even going with the grain so this is bullshit
@@opencase9903 but your Mach 3 costs 10 times the price to use, and using a safety razor requires multiple passes, and causes far less razor burn and irritation
Open Case everyone’s facial hair follicles are different, maybe for the actor it’s more prominent regardless of how smooth it is. Plus you shave against the grain if you want a smoother shave, which they said in the video. I don’t recommend Gillette either, it a horrible company and you are wasting a lot of money on their disposable razors.
@@enricod2061 i agree about them being a horrible company, but i still use a Gillette aristocrat made in 1948, before companies pushed political agendas on consumers
I always have problems shaving under chin and neck area. Never a shave without cut
Any tips for getting a closer shave out of a safety razor? I just bought one, and this is my 1st experience with a safety razor, and it doesn't seem to shave as close as a cartridge? I haven't nicked or cut myself or anything, but it just doesn't seem to shave as smooth.
Lol why r u saying the opposite?😂 Safety razors give u a better and close shave as compared to cartridge razors.
Because the cheap safety razor I bought doesn't give ss close a shave ss cartridge razors, duh. Pretty self-explanatory.
@@JW-vg9ex u don't know how to shave😂
Wow he’s so good looking
Great haircut he has
I keep fucking up my sideburns so appreciate the tutorial
Well i'm glad they used an "Everyday Joe" as the guy to shave here and not some fucking model..
I just got a DE razor to try but the tug and pull was horrible, any tips?
Its not the razor, but the blades. You probably used the blades that the razor came with, they are usually low quality blades. Use a feather blade, they are the sharpest blades on the market. They will effortlessly glide through the toughest of facial hair.
I always cut with these razors unless my skin is super hot. Cheers
First time inserting blade i forgot where my fingers was, and just as it hoped it wasn't, it was. Now I got a cut in me finger :(
Wish I didn't have a more noticeable adams apple... It's much more of a pain to shave that area with a DE...
Normal disposable razors are much more expensive to use and don’t seem to give as good of a shave
I tried using a safety razor for a while and thought it was pretty cool because I really like old fashioned things, but it just doesn’t do as good a job. I like a very close, clean, shave, to get that with one of these you have to go back over the skin multiple times. With a cartridge razor with multiple blades the job is much faster and cleaner.
It’s not about how many blades it’s about how sharp the blade is using multiple blades on your face is really bad for your skin
I also shave my head. Are these suitable for this too?
What is 30°?
you didn’t point out that the blade height on a safety razor such as the one in the vid is adjustable. Learning optimum blade height is important as well.
But does his card have a watermark ?
Get a different blade Kent Mcwilliams, DE razors usually don't do that unless you change to a different blade
***** No, its actually good for the skin as it causes less ingrown hairs and skin irritation to the skin...but you have to do it properly...lots of videos here to take a look at for wetshaving.
take a second pass on the mustache...
okay, i just made the switch. I've shaved twice now with my safety razor. the shave is close, but I'm butchering my face. cutting it up like mad. what am I doing wrong? wrong angle?
Not sure if this is too late of a response but there's a few things that could help with cuts. first, make sure you use a pre-shave oil or a slick tube shaving cream as a base. Safety razors require a lot of lubricant to glide effortlessly. this is why traditional shaving creams applied with a brush are popular; they have a high fat content and provide a slick medium to run a razors over. if you don't want to go through the trouble of a brush and shave soap, then apply a layer of tube shaving cream followed by whatever you normally use. don't apply any pressure to your razor. Use a sharp blade, make sure it sits in the razor straight with the same blade exposure on both sides, and shave with the grain of your beard using short strokes. Rinse your face off, reapply your creams and shave perpendicular to your hair growth. for me this is from the ears towards the nose on both sides. rinse, reapply creams and shave against the grain if you want a super close shave. Avoid going against the grain on your neck if you're prone to irritation there. end with a rinse, alum block, and an aftershave without alcohol. you're good. keep it up.
@@Dwaynerade Thanks for the response. It's been almost a year now and I've really gotten the hang of it. It was just beginner's growing pains haha. I was using Williams shave soap for a long time but it started to irritate my skin so I switched to modern shave gel and have found that it works better with my face, surprisingly. I've gotten that angle figured out and barely get any cuts at all anymore. Usually just a knick or two, which one little poke with a steptic pen and they're taken care of.
@@rickyiglesias5384 Awesome! Good to hear. I'm glad you've figured out a technique that works. Keep it up!
lol i love this video
They'll call me Scar Face after this!
Urgent: I cut my entire face off, what kind of lotion should I use to fix
A small dab of Neosporin should do the trick.
LMAO
It's called NAIR, works great
This is so wrongly done. Its amazing his face isnt all dug up and bleeding. You could see the razor tugging. I imagine the razor rash was pretty harsh afterwords lol
how sad is your life that you become a shaving snob
@@adamergin956 I've been shaving upwards for 20 years idiot and never had a problem with ingrown hairs.
@@riner9 what's with the cuss words, was i rude to you in the discourse? You must have a neckline like a double pepperoni pizza. Ask any established barber of repute: there are 6 directional sections on the neckline alone, 6 on the cheeks and chin, 2 on the lip. Everyone's grain is different, but there are generic patterns that might be applicable to an individual. Just because you do it one way, doesn't make it gospel. Stupid twat.
@@adamergin956 plenty of people's grain grows upwards on their necks. Many people shave up and many shave down. Your opinions are not facts
Very 'Useful' since I've recently decided to give up "cartridge" shaving to save some cash. Plus after having meaningful discussions w/a co-worker (and Nurse.....) that ALSO shaves his "Dome". I also decided to go back to the "Safety" style shave, because it's the way I did it when I first entered the ARMY in '75.......w/a Gillette; Double-edged "BATTLE AXE" Adjustable!!!! "AATW!!!!"
Going to be honest with you. I'm here because my face and chin is cut to ribbons after the first shave of a new blade and I need to get used to not doing this :)
The last time I used a safety razor I cut myself 11 times. Nervous about trying again, though environmentally it makes more sense. A great video.
Honeslty do whats best for you, if you must shave a lot then I recommend using whichever is easier for you. If you don’t have the time to be good with the safety razor save yourself the pain and go with the other types of razors
I’m 18 yo and I used it for my first ever shave. Very smooth and very comfortable. I didn’t feel the blade. I also didn’t get no bumps, cuts, burns, or anything. You must be going too fast or you’re using the wrong lather / setup.
The key with a safety razor is not pressing against the skin like you do with a cartridge razor since a safety razor is heavier you let the weight of the razor do the work
Why he is ho happy ?
He didn't slice his head off.
he grins and bears it
Dmitry Volkov he had fun shaving and did a good job u must live a stale life my dude
Because he’s beautiful
Because he’s an actor and they told him to smile
"hold at 30 degrees"
*immediately shows someone holding it at 60 degrees*
I just shave upwards on my neck and down on my face is that ok ?
More water with the lather please. It's looks superdry.
To anyone that purchased this razor, is it worth it or should i just stick to my Gillette?
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Very wise choice instead of nasty multiblade razors
Do I really have to do similar shit shaving my head? That's an awful lot of back and forth. Are double edged safety razors less likely to slice the shit out of you? I tried a straight cut last night and sliced my head open about a dozen times before giving up.
Like you, I was also wondering whether shaving one's noggin with this tackle was less likely to result in a smooth head than a visit to A&E. Still a bit hesitant.
I like how he only did 1 pass. :/ *sarcasm*
This seems pretty time consuming. I’m usually in a rush in the morning, and the time required to shave properly exceeds the time I have to shave.
Maybe I’ll switch to double edge razors when I’m retired and don’t have to be anywhere.
i personally just shave with water and the double edge razor. it works just as good. i shave in the shower or just wet my face quickly and shave. but at the same time i never go against the grain, i only shave with the grain because a super close shave isn't that important to me. i just have really thick coarse beard hair and cartridge razors struggle to cut it in one pass, while the DE does it first try.
2 studies have found no difference in razor bump production between cartridge and safety razors
Both probably sponsored by Gillette.
But the question is what's cheaper?
Not sure what all the dislikes are about. I learn't everything i wanted to know in a short video.
wtf is that lather
Everything's looking perfect because he has the perfect face and skin 🤣
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I have a deep gouge in my leg. I hope this video helps 🤣
Ouh
Just smile some more why dontcha
Streching skin with fingers for better close shaving .