How to Shave with a Safety Razor - Double-Edged Razor Shaving
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With all the shaving methods possible these days, like the innovative electric shaver that gives you quick shave, or the straight razor that can make you feel like a craftsman, the tried-and-true method of shaving with a double-edged safety razor is still “a cut above,” and today’ we’ll discuss some techniques for you to master the supreme shave.
So how do you shave with a double-edged safety razor?
0:00 Safety Razor Intro
00:30 Have a pre-shave routine
01:03 Apply shaving cream
01:45 Begin shaving, with the grain
04:38 Rinse the Blade After Using Each Side
06:42 Make A Second Pass, Across the Grain
07:02 Make An Optional Third Pass, Against the Grain
07:40 Close the Pores with Cold Water
07:58 Soothe the Skin with A Post-Shave Product
How Can You Achieve A DE Shave Result Faster?
The result of a DE shave is superior to any cartridge razor shave and on par with systems like Supply or OneBlade. Some may argue it's not quite as good as shaving with a straight razor, but that also takes a lot longer and it's even more technique. In my mind, a straight razor is not something I would use on an everyday basis simply because it takes too long. It's more something you'd use on the weekends when you want to enjoy the shaving process.
The big question here is, how can you achieve that same result of a DE shave just a lot faster? Let me share with you my shaving routine, which is geared towards the best result in the shortest amount of time.
09:09 Step 1: Pre-Shave Routine
09:22 Step 2: Apply Shaving Cream
09:31 Step 3: Make The First Pass with An Electric Shaver
10:03 Step 4: Make A Pass Against the Grain with A Razor
10:15 Step 5: Post-Shave Routine
11:02 Outfit Rundown
What's your current shaving method? Do you use a DE razor? Share with us in the comments! 
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I can comfortably say this is the most In Depth tutorial on the Internet even though I've never seen any others. I just know the baseline production quality. ☺
Carl Trotter geofatboy has entered the chat.
@@g-legz geofatboy?
I've learn so much from this channel. Just an example. When I apply all the tips i know from here and go to work aka many different clothing tips. Getting my shoe polished etc etc I always get noticed by just walking around.
I am probably the rare 24 yo using these techniques around me.
Even my dad does no know how to polish his shoes and how to choose a fitting Shirt / jacket.
I can shave myself at least 5 times during this video! I would say it is way too long compared to what the subject is.
I like shaving. But could you make a video about benefit of shaving? Or shaving is really attractive nowadats
Is it just me or did anyone else start loving shaving after buying one of these? It was such a chore before.
Definitely, now I actually enjoy my time shaving it's like my personal time alone away from everything.
Before it was just painful. Now it's cheap and enjoyable.
YES! My favorite part is putting the steamed towel up on my face... ahhhhhh feels amazing and comforting 😊
I feel exactly the same way, which is funny considering it’s much more of a ritual now than it was when I’d just run my electric razor over my face.
Cause it don't hurt your cheeks or you wallet.
The main 3 things to know for folks coming from hinged cartridge razors: 1) Do not apply extra pressure. 2) The first few times will not meet your expectations, but stick with it and sooner than you know, you’ll dial in your prep and technique. 3) Not all DE blades are created equal, and different blade + razor + cream/soap combos can generate wildly different results-experiment early and often.
As someone who never had a dad or anyone like that to teach them how to shave, this is a lifesaver, I've always had problems with shaving, but after this it's gotten a lot better! Thank you, I really appreciate this type of content
i had a dad, he just ingnored me my whole life and never teached me anything. not sure which one is worse
@@StagnantMizu cap 🧢
@@neverhungryagain2187 what?
@@StagnantMizu you lying
@@neverhungryagain2187 what would I gain from that 🤷♂️
The true art of shaving is turning a boring daily task into an enjoyable moment where you can relax and just a few minutes and enjoy the results... It just makes you feel better and more confident in starting your day.
I learned to shave with my dad's safety razor over fifty years ago. I eave used a straightedge razor when I was participating in Civil War re-enacting. I find that a good shave takes time and experience and most of what you have shown is the correct way of handling any razor.
I currently use a Merkur 38c DE razor. Have been using it for about 3 years now and will never go back to cartridge razors again.
I use a Merkur 37C slant bar DE razor. Great investment. I also have an open comb Gillette from c.1925 that does a great job.
Just got one on 10-08-20 and for the first time in my life bo razor burn. I'll to eill never go back.
May I ask how long your entire shaving routine takes? Time consumption seems like the biggest disadvantage when using DE razors
@@DJDavidWidlak I don’t do al the lathering and soaking brushes deal. Mainly because I don’t have time. I also only do 2 passes. I don’t go to the extreme that most of the gentlemen on RUclips do. To me it’s about spending less and no razor burn.
How long did it take you to master the technique of using a safety razor? I have had about 5 shaves so far and still struggling abit
I’m 20 and have been using a double-edge for two years now. I really like the vintage feel which goes with the old school lifestyle, the cheap price of the blades and functionality of the razor. Next step is a straight razor ;)
I find the straight razor easier but more time consuming
any brand recomendation for someone who is starting?
@@louiethepitt I got Derby premiums on a recommendation but been since told they're terrible, buy a sampler pack to try of different blades and ideally a razor with adjustable angle heads is your best bet for a good shave
I'm 58 and have a heavy beard, the double edge is the only thing I use. Iv'e tried the cartridge junk and it plugged up in one pass. Iv'e tried the electric and I had to go over my face many times and missed spots everywhere. My dad gave me his old double edge when I was in my teens (it's probably as old as I am) And I still use it. My younger brother who is more haired than me wants one too. I still hate shaving, but a beard is much more irritating.
It rocks
Nivea sensitive post shave balm is one of the few shaving products sold at CVS/Rite Aid that actually holds up with the more expensive hand made shaving brands.
Quite true.
Facts bro I work at Rite Aid so I decided to try it and I love
Nivea have never let me down
Nivea shave cream & gel are excellent.
Ha! I just bought the very same after getting started with a safety razor. Don't have anything to compare it to, but my cheeks feel amazing!
I have been using a double edge razor for about 2 years and I have been always satisfied of the result. Also I have bought 20 cartridges of Wilkinson Sword blades since I started, for about 10 bucks, and I still have 12 more cartridges in which there are 5 blades. The process it’s so simple and satisfying as well as for the materials which are so lasting. I fully recommend this way of shaving!
Great video, as usual.
My first razor was a Gillette Slimboy adjustable. Left it at home when leaving for college. Retrieved it 34 years later and now using it again off-and-on for the past 14 years.
Post shave I use a splash of witch hazel, it's light, refreshing, and doesn't fill the pores.
The production quality on this video is immaculate. Thanks for the shaving advice! I dig the style this guys has :)
Great video. I have been using DE razors for over 10 years now. Another tip, especially if you live in a hard water area, is to ensure you keep the razor clean by every so often placing the razor parts in boiled water and one part white vinegar in a bowl for at least 1 hour, then using toothpaste and toothbrush give it a good scrub and let it dry. It will leave the razor polished and gleaming and will last years.
Water cannot be hard unless it is ice. So hard water areas are cold areas? The only way water can be hard is if it gets frozen. Just warm it up and you will have liquid water again!
@Oscar Moreno thanks bro it was a pain to clean my razor with ice chunks
@@oscarmoreno65 I can't tell if youre being facetious but hard water usually refers to a higher mineral content, which can leave deposits on the body if your razor.
@@oscarmoreno65 Look up "hard water." It doesn't mean what you think it does. You're thinking of solid water.
Never put your razor in vinegar. Vinegar is an acid and it'll eat away at the metal. It won't be long before the blade gap, exposure, etc is out of spec.
If you want to clean your razor, all you need is dish soap and water.
I started shaving with a safety razor and have used it for quite some time. It feels great, and I recommend it for everyone. It is clearly the superior shaving method. Great video as always.
Is it risky ?...i mean do you cut yourself more often because it seems difficult to shave with it.
Clearly a straight razor is superior. This is just disposable blades. What a waste
Just yesterday my daughter found a Merkur safety razor in my bathroom drawer. I told her I tried giving it a go about 10 years ago but it didn’t work out.
Today: this video drops serendipitously.
It may be shocking for you, but the video popping out wasn't by accident :'/
Shaving God works in mysterious ways.
Why didnt it work out?
Merkur is one of the better known brands.... what model is it? They make many models of DE razors..... Anyway, do the homework, find out about the razor. And it often comes down to what brand of blade you use in it.... just to makes things more confusing
The way this guy say *shave* is the main reason i keep coming back
A found a small niche Oldschool Turkish barber shop in the city i live in. I decided I wanted to try shaving old-school as my grandpa did, so decided to get a haircut and a shave.
Man, that straight razor shave from a pro is unlike anything.
Now I do it around 4 times a year and on special occasions.
He eventually convinced me in getting a DE-shave and even gave me a discount price since I've been a regular customer.
I have not regretted it since. He even learned me a technique on keeping the blades sharp if you don't have a buffing belt, by using the skin of your arm. I have been shaving with DE razor for 3 years, And I have still not gone through my first package of blades! Then again my facial hair grows quite slowly. But it has indeed saved me quite a lot of expenses! + you feel much more like a gentleman. Since I have been mostly self-learned, this video still taught me a thing or two about shaving which is great!
I have been shaving with a safety razor for the past 8 months. I decided there was no option of returning back to ‘mac threes’ and so on. I would simply have to learn. I cut myself a few times - and I am sure I will nick myself again - but I am happy I made the change.
Styptic Pencil. Thank me later.
Did you try Vintage Gillettes yet? The Adjustables are really great!
I have already watched your previous shaving videos, multiple times! a new informative video is always welcomed. Thanks Raphael.
Thank you for this. I always cut myself when shaving and having a double-edge razor this will make my next shave much more practical!
Life changing advice with the wet rotary shave, been struggling with ingrowns on my face from shaving for years, tried everything, this is a game changer! Thank you
I love watching these videos bc they are exactly what my dad taught me growing up
Thanks for this excellent and informative video. I’m switching from disposable razors to a safety razor, and this tutorial is just what I needed.
Before the quarentene i used to shave with a safety razor every week (thick beard, those razors work better in my face). now i just letting the beard grow to see were it gets LoL
I have a fairly thick beard how should I go about using it I did it my first time yesterday and it took quite a while
I have to truly thank you, when i was younger i was just handed an electric razor and told it wont cut me when i use it, now at nearly 21 i have finally shaved without it and your video helped tremendously
Never use aerosol cans
Me staring at my aerosol can
The cheapest tube of shaving cream is better than aerosol cans
I cant find decent soaps and brushes in my country so canned it is
That's what I'm using lol. The canned stuff loses its lubricating ability pretty quickly. I ordered Tailor of Old shaving cream in a jar so I'll see how well that works out for me.
@@rodrigoaranda7029 order online if you can. There's nothing good in retail stores by me either. It's all Gillette and Barbasol.
I use the exact aerosol that he had on the video lol. I use my everyday skin lotion after I wet my face, then I use a shaving soap mixed with the aerosol foam with a brush. The double edge blades I use are the Van Der Hagen. No way am I going to change any of this .
This is by far the best tutorial for DE safety razor shaving. I started this a few years ago and have never looked back. If properly done, you can shave daily and keep your skin looking nice. Murdock of London is the brand I use and recommend highly.
I have a shaver recently that belonged to my great grandfather that’s at least 80 years old and got Van Der Hagen blades from the store. Seems to work like a champ
As soon as the image of such a well-groomed man came up on my screen, I knew I had the right video... I think that the double-edged razor would suit me; Thank you for the tutorial, it's given me the confidence to finally purchase one!
Great video! It peaked my interest enough to try this out and I'm really happy with the results. Thanks for the tips.
Just used a safety razor for the first time. What an experience! Holding the steel razor feels much better than handling the plastic razors. And then the result is very satisfying, no cuts, no swollen skin. Very recommended!
I have used a safety razor for 40 years. First because electric razors never worked on me and secondly because it was more environmentally friendly. I have had a full beard for years, but have still used the safety for trimming
Solid advice. In regards to the straight razor I actually shaved with one every Saturday morning for over a year and a DE blade during the week. Now several years later I only use the straight razor. In regards to the time it takes, I look at the shave as a ritual. Takes me about 20 minutes to do a great two pass shave. If I don’t make time for a two pass shave, A one shave pass takes just over ten minutes. I have used several brands of electric razors in the past and none of them provided a comfortable shave, however I never had one that you could use wet. I have a very coarse beard, and have found that straight razors provide the most comfortable shave, but they do not shave any closer than cartridge or DE razor.
I get so many cuts with a straight razor. Especially if I just shaved the other day. Thinking about giving up. Any advice?
@@Pimpjit85Did You master a straight razor?
I love this guy! The detail, presentation and his voice! Spot on! My man got some style too 👊🏼
I mainly use Aqua Vela aftershave and I've never had a problem with it drying out my face, the natural oils return rather quickly. The cooling is really nice too.
Followed the instructions before my first time using an aggressive razor with excellent results 😀.
I just shaved with my Edwin Jagger razer for the first time: it was great. Thank you for the help.
just got my first safety razor today! cant wait to use it in the morning. thank you for this helpful video
I have thick facial hair and sensitive skin. I used to cut myself with gilettes all the time, and my barber refused to do a turkish shave for me because my skin was reddening up midway through. I bought a Safety Razor on a whim and since then I’ve had no issues. I sometimes even shave without cream, and even so i rarely cut anymore.
Hello, sir! I have the same problems as you did. May I know which razor and blades you use?
@@samxd3161 hello! Sorry I missed your message. I use a Feather AS-D2 handle with Rockwell blades. The handle is expensive but well worth it in the long run!
@@tokyoarrow Thank you! Also, if I may suggest something, try the Gillette Skinguard. It delivers on its promise of zero irritation. And I've heard it lasts long (I'm yet to ascertain that personally, since I'm still on my first cartridge). Have a great day!
I'm 14 and just shaved for the first time today and because of you I did it with a double edge razor
This was the best tutorial I have seen about shave your beard with razor and save time..😊 I really must try it. Thanks man.
I needed this soo bad like a year ago. Was in Berlin at that time, there they have a shop called “DM”. I asked personnel there to help me choose a razor and they suggested double sharp safety razor. I had to find how to use it through trial and error, made & still make a lot of cut but it still gives best result compared to any other alternative. Hopefully now it will be much more pleasant to use, thank you!
Old is Gold ❤
Recently began shaving with a safety razor after years of using an electric razor and I’ll never go back. I love the way my safety razor makes my face feel, and the ritual of shaving feels less like a chore now, ironically considering I have much more to do.
This channel has got it all. I’d like to see a vid on gym wear and gym accessories such as bag, towel.
Tshirt, shorts, sneakers, towel, water bottle
Bam.
Everything looks good when you're jacked, so do that
M Arfa hahahah so true
just go shirtless with your veins popping out of your eyeballs. Make sure you get a good workout in before going to the gym so you look hella pumped before your workout at the gym. This is the key to looking good. No accessories necessary
Dont think these guys go gym tbh mate.
I really love your videos. It helps and inspires me a lot. Thank you!
Informative, helpful video! It’s an extra step, but I strongly recommend using a pre-shave oil before applying shaving cream - helps ensure a very smooth, and nick-free experience.
Snappy dresser. I like the wardrobe description at the end because even though most of us won't/can't dress that nice it's good to see what goes together well and why, so we're better prepared for the special occasions when we can or should dress extra well.
thank you......... have been using one of these for about a year now and this helped with my last shave.
So after your video about DE razors, and then this one i bought my first DE safety razor set with a bowl, shavesoap, and brush with badger hair. I was as most i think in the cartridge boat, because i did not know any better. Bu my god, was a DE razer the best investment i ever made. After getting my technique down, i hade never in my life hade a close a shave as with a DE razer, and my face stays clean for up to 3 days. Also the process now of shaving because of the tools involved, the pre shave balm, lathering up your face, shaving, aftershave, has become a peacefull ritual for myself in the morning, i look forward now to shaving. Thats something i never thought possible. + points, my wife absolutly loves it
I just started shaving with a DE safety razor and honestly I wish I had started 5 years ago
Very helpful information on how to get the best shave. I learned more about shaving in this video than I have in anything else I’ve seen on RUclips. Great job! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for all the videos about shaving. I have yet to receive my ordered safety razor and cant wait to finally walk around with a clean shave!
Just got a nice shaving kit for Christmas and my god it is such a great gift i dont think I'll go back to a regular razor it was such a great shave
I just gotten a safety razor and this really helped me out thank you
While I wear a beard, trimming up my neckline is critical to looking clean and well-groomed. In that pursuit, I alternate between a safety razor, shavette and my Dovo straight razon. The safety razor is definitely the fastest, and delivers nearly identical results.
Yes! Absolutely true, bearded people shave too, because they shave their necks and upper cheeks- ornamental shaving, instead of a boring complete shave
I shave every 2 days for 32 years now and always using aerosol and honestly I never had an issue shaving a side from dull blades. I will try to switch from Razor Mach 3 to safety razor but I don’t see my self using anything but aerosol (I’ve used plain soap on some emergency occasions as well)
I totally agree that wet electric shaver is a must have and has to be used first this way your razor blades last up to 2-3 month each.
Prior to using a safety razor for your long term use of shaving, it is both wise and prudent to try the various brands of open razor blades. By trying out the various brands you will find a suitable solution for your type of skin and facial hair growth.
Three stages of shaving:
One. The pre shave; that is the preparation prior to shaving.
Two. The shave.
Three. The post shave; that is the aftercare of the shave.
The hot towel, hot water is to excite the hair into standing out from the face thus making the hair ready to cut.
The brush is used in a circular pattern and just like the hot towel or water, the brush movement helps to mix the soap and lather into the hair, the follicle and onto the skin layers.
Three cuts or passes in the the three main directions, no more and no less (a fourth pass may be required if a heavy growth or thicker stubble is seen).
Danger areas; lips, under the nose and the Adams apple.
Some men require to shave twice per day. If that is the case, shave in morning and at night.
UK Army method.
appreciate the honesty shared about how difficult/time-taking a DE razor can be 👍
Why I'll never go back to disposable and cartridge razor - Plastic, a lot of plastic
Also proprietary. double edged blades can be bought from anyone.
How is most of the time that plastic is going to end up in the ocean anyways
it is 100 x cheaper thats my reason i am broke af but i like straight razorz more than saftey razorz
I honestly have no clue how disposable razors ever got popular.
domination of Gillette with a bunch of marketing
I started using a safety razor for my face some 5-6 years ago. Back then it took me almost an hour as I went through some 6+ passes going in all sorts of directions and wouldn't stop until it was perfectly smooth. But that technique irritated my skin a lot, because I have very thick, coarse hairs plus very sensitive skin. These days I typically only do one pass (across the grain) and it only takes me 5 minutes. I don't feel I need to go with the grain first if the last time I shaved was the day before. And I can't go against the grain at all without causing some serious issues.
It honestly took me a long time to learn how to use a safety razor, but now that I know pretty well how to use it confidently I'm much less likely to cause nicks and razor burns than I used to with cartridge razor. I'm also loving how cheap safety razor blades are and that they come in big packs.
I didn't know about the angled technique though and I think I wanna try that. At this point I'm definitely confident enough with my safety razor that I can elaborate on my technique.
I just tried my first shave with a straight razor but got one swipe in and got shaky hands. Before I try again I need to watch shaving videos to remind myself that people do actually survive this process. Thanks for the video 👍
My kit arrives today. Stoked
Bought one off this video, very pleased with the quality of a razor blade.
Bought a Solingen safety razor 10 years ago. It saved me a considerable amount of money, easily in the mid hundreds. Edit: not to mention that it opened the world of razor blades to me, which means I can find the right razor for my skin/beard (Treet, Astra Green, Astra Blue, Bolzano, Derby ... There is only choice and comfort at a fraction of the cost)
I love using the Nivea post-shave balm!
hey from france i bought one this morning with everything to make my foam, my face is babysmooth like and some hair that was really tricky to get normally but here it's amazing, thank's for your tuto, merci ^^
This video was very helpful. Thank you.
Got my first DE Razor today, a Mühle traditional r89, followed this video. I am never going back to a cartridge razor. My face feels so smooth and doesn't have the normal irritation after shaving.
I literally have to shave in one hour, thank you
Great tutorial, thanks so much, very helpful.
I just got my first safety razor. Used it for the first time today. Not so good. I have a lot to learn. Thanks for this video!
Thanks a lot for such informative video, last month I stopped using Gezillate blade all in one .
I started using double edge razors with shaving, and I rembered my father he was in military he was using same traditional shavings same way your video.
Thanks!!
Im in love with this channel
Bought my first one today gonna try it guys
I love the Nivea Balm. It does not have a strong scent like the other ones, and thats a win for me.
These videos by Gentleman’s Gazette got me started using a safety razor in 2020.
Amen. My bathroom counter has a Panasonic ES-LA93-K electric wet razor, a vintage Boker Solingen straight razor, and a vintage Dorco DE razor handle with Ti blades, along with various balms, creams, etc.. right next to my colognes.
Thank you for the excellent video.
Just did it wrong, that’s why I‘m here. Thank you so much!
Traditional shaving can be so relaxing and about investing in you!;❤
It really is this simple. Once you get used to it, it becomes routine. Also, you get to invest in a beautiful safety razor handle that just gives the whole procedure a feeling of quality. I'll never ever go back from shaving with safety razors and proper shaving soap.
Terrific video
4:32 Edwin Jagger from the English shaving company, hand made in Sheffield UK - excellent razors!
Great video & great production value!!
• Switched from cartridge to safety razor. First time - chopped myself up ! 😖
Glad I found this channel 💈
Thanks Sven!
Very awesome and helpful tutorial! II first tried this method when shaving (It was my armpits where I first tried this method) and I can say that this works 100%. I didn't have a more smoother result at my armpits lastly!
My facial hair growth always required me to shave every morning and noon in order to maintain the clean-shaven appearance. Electric razors have never worked. Disposable razors always had to be replaced with a brand new cartridge before starting each shave. For the last decade, I've resolved to using electric clippers, as well as the permanent 5 o'clock shadow that comes with using clippers instead of a shaver. This video has me interested in trying a double-edge razor.
I just bought the Merkur slant razor, love it ! My favorite pre and main shave products are Proraso white and red, classic scents.
R Herzog you just discovered a deep rabbit hole, I also started with Proraso, now I have all kinds of other soaps and aftershaves :)
An old guy with swirls in his beard just moved to a Panasonic Arc4 last month and love it. Good enough for me.. Cheers enjoy.
*_Sir, you look like G-Eazy’s lost older brother. Take it as a compliment_* 🌟❤️
this is how Geazy will look once he ages just a few more years lol
great tips!
I would do the optional against the grain step but my skin is too sensitive for that. I just do first two passes with the grain and third pass across the grain.
This is gold
Great information. Thanks for doing the job my father should have done
Tricky at first but I wont ever go back to anyrhing else than safety razor 💪
I've been shaving with a DE safety razor for three years now. I wish I had discovered a safety razor 30 years ago. Besides getting the best shaves I have ever got, its much cheaper and I have less ingrown hairs. I found Wilkinson Sword blades work the best for me.
this was a really good tutorial, i always thought pulling the skin tight and shaving to cut the hairs under the skin makes ingrown hairs , so ive never really done it that way..
Thank you