Jacob the Gentleman Potato We had that light switch installed for you so you could turn the lights ON and OFF. Not so you could throw LIGHT SWITCH RAVES!
Hah! I see what you two did there: " *straight* to shaving" and "get right to the *point* "... Not only do we get quick and effective instruction but a few puns for good measure! I'd tell you both to cut it out, but then I think I'd be splitting hairs.
Thanks for the tutorial. I am almost 31 years old and I shaved myself with straight razor first time. I was doubtful to do it but if you worry about everything you won't achieve anything in life. No single cut happened while shaving. My skin is extremely smooth and looks beautiful now. No razor bumps. Also I got lot of compliments. If you careful enough it's impossible to cut yourself. Thanks for everything.
@alicamldere7423 jus got mine for christmas at 21 time did my first shave sliced my cheek near the sideburns but i kinda jus sent it without watching a video haha
Just bought my first straight razor from Art of Shaving and finished scraping off my beard. It is definitely NOT as easy as this video or Skyfall makes it look! It's definitely an art and the razor demands respect and careful attention! But I can definitely see and feel the quality of this shave. I'm fully converted! Practice, practice, practice!
I literally started today! You're right! This guy must have started with a very fine fuzz or was just pushing cream around. I have heard the alternative of course is to start with an oil before the cream, so that the razor has lubricant at all times. Hope your a pro by now!
I absolutely love this! We were telling our kids about shaving with a straight razor. They never heard of it before. So this was apart of homeschool today 😂
Queen. Do not have you’re sons use this method or tools to shave with. They are not for us. They will get the mean rice crispy neck. Google Bevel shave system. That’s for us by us. I use it and I never have rice crispy neck.
This video actually got me started with a STRAIGHT RAZOR 6 years ago. I've got my bumps and bruises (cuts...lol) along the way but I've gotten the shave down to a science. It's the only way I shave nowadays, and I've never used any Gillette Style disposable shaver ever since. "Once you go Straight Razor, you never go back."
Andres Rodriguez Guapacha I used a straight to shave my head after I stopped using the cartridges and before I went to the vintage safety because it was quicker before work. But it is not that hard as you would think. The key is finding the direction of the hair growth on the different parts of your head and making sure to go with the grain for the first pass.
I never thought it could be possible, at least not oneself.... but it seems to need steady hands! hehehe.... I will buy a straight razor but I am not sure when will I try to do a headshave by myself. Thanks for the answers!
Andres Rodriguez Guapacha The funny thing is that I have had more nicks(nothing major) with my safety than my straight. The one thing you have to realize is that straights tend to be less sharp and less flexible because they are not as thin as DE blades or modern cartridge blades but they don't have a safety bar so as long as you place the blade with the correct angle before you take a shaving stroke you will be ok and true you do need a steady hand but don't sell yourself short. Let me know when you pull the plug on one!
David Haynes Not sure about that one, with the rigth method, you can get your stragth razor even sharper than an out of the package safety razor - at least mine does.
I changed to a straight razor a month ago or so and its the best thing i ever did. I have a beard so all I do is edge and shape it so the straight razor was best investment ever. Sharp sharp lines and its incredibly fulfilling to shave in such a manly fashion. A lot easier than you first think but only if you're careful and take time learning it as you start using it.
that is a hanging strop, it is a piece of fine leather, with a piece of fine canvas or linen on the other side. A strop is used to smooth, and and realign the blade. Because a straight razor is super thin thinner than even fine kitchen knives, it requires frequent honing or polishing to remove the rough edges. Before you begin shaving you should strop your blade, a good starting point is 20 passes on the linen side first, then 40 passes on the leather side. always strop your razor spine (non bladed side) first as running it the other way can damage your razor edge possibly requiring you to resharpen/hone your razor, and will cut into the strop. run it down the length of the strop and roll it on the spine and run it back to strop the other side. And that's it
I started with Double Edge Safety Razors. I took a liking to it instantly. After a year I was drawn to try Straight Razors. While visiting Slazlburg Austria I passed a shop with a number of Straight Razors displayed in the store front window. They were beautiful. Ended up buying a Dovo Prima Klan and mailed it home. Allow 30-45 minutes to shave. After about 10 shaves you'll start getting the hang of it and improve in your skills. Take your time; It's an art so enjoy it! Well worth it just for the experience..
Thank you so much for this tutorial. After watching this video, I've had some success using my straight razor. and being left-handed, it was an even more bigger challenge, but it was worth it. Thanks again! Cheers, Bob
I've used a straight razor for 15 years. Yea, I have a beard, but I clean up my neck line and cheeks once or twice a week. The shaves were pretty bad at first. I wasn't good at keeping it super sharp, and I'd frequently nick myself. But now, i can get it out, lather up, strop and shave pretty quick. The shave is good, and I never get irritation. I always had razor bumps when I used a modern razor. I've saved a lot of money on razor blades, much more than the initial straight razor investment. It's really worth learning to do.
Bought my straight razor yesterday, strop, and ingredients to make my own shaving cream. Will be viewing this again when it arrives. Looking forward to it! Thank you!
Just completed my first ever straight razor shave. Although I only did 1 with-the-grain pass, it was one of the best shaves I've ever had. Not only did I get almost no razor burn (so little I almost went without aftershave), I actually felt really comfortable and relaxed, despite the fact I was scraping a potential murder weapon across my face. Also, I can't help but feel like a complete badass knowing I just shaved with, as Bill puts it, something that looks like a torture device.
Just to clarify, it was your first ever shave with a straight razor. How are you feeling so great? After my first shave, my face looked like Freddy Krueger's face.
Yeah, I have been shaving with a straight razor the last few years, It's awesome. And much, much less expensive than a turbo-mach 10 blade, BS razor that gets tossed away each time. The warm soap is way nicer than the cold crap from a can. The initial cost can be high but it will save you lots of money in the long run. I use Bay Rum aftershave, the ladies love it!
Got my self my first straight razor, and wow! never going back! Some one might complain about the steep prize, but what you save in the long run is a hell of a lot, especially here in Norway. 6-7 packs of Gillette razor blades and you will have used the same amount as a good straight razor.
Just bought a straight razor with replaceable blades and cut myself several times in the first two shaving sessions. No biggie. Update: Followed this and drastically reduced the number of cuts on my face. Subscribed
Did my first shave with a straight razor and yes it's complicated. Left side of the face with right hand was the hardest part. Below lip is also hard. But pretty awesome.
Hey, what's up. 18 year old dude who just got a straight razor for Christmas from my best friend. Got me scared straight right now; I'm not going out because of some razor. Wish me luck men
Lmao I came here to seriously learn how to use it . And to be honest . I can’t say I’m disappointed . Now I just have to execute it . But the way this was filmed the music . The dialogue . A true work of art lmao thanks
I, up until today, was a proud beard wearer. But, money calls and a consistent shave is due much to my displeasure. But, if I'm going to shave, I'm going to do it the right way like this gentleman.
I'm a woman who grows facial hair due to hormonal issues. I use a safety razor to tackle that now and can handle that tool quite well, but thinking of upgrading to a straight razor, so thought I'd look up how to do it before buying one. Cause yeah, I like the history behind them, and I'm a sucker for cool things from the past too. And I just have to learn how to use a straight razor before I get rid of my facial hair for good with laser. The video is hilarious! I can totally relate to Bill there a bit.
Really enjoyed this complete retro vi. My dad was a barber, yet never showed me how to use a straight razor ( sadly passed away at a young age. I wish I had his barber razor strop. He did go to barber school. This was very complex. I do wish it also included how to sharpen your straight razor. I enjoyed this video
@Art of Manliness: thx 4 sharing ur helpful tutorial. It inspired me to use a hot towel today, my first one using one @ home, as the well the skin stretching technique. Was an enjoyable & relaxing experience & resulted in a smoother shave than in my past. Since I don't yet own a straight razor, I just used my regular Gillette razor, but I still ended up w/ a smoother shave than in my past.
Chill Khalil Magic powder! I tried that once, since my hair is very corse. It couldn't eat through it all so I had patches left lol. Shaving with the spoon was cool though.
Absolutely easy to follow and very well presented. Thank you for helping me finally learn how to do this. Im happy as hell to get away from the disposable razor and stop paying thru the nose for those damn things! I now use a Russian straight razor with really neat bakelite handle made in 1952 in the former Soviet Union. All sorts of inexpensive ones can be had via Etsy in all different colors and blade styles.
I picked up a safety razor since I didn’t know when I would be able to go back to the store during the quarantine, I do a mixture of both, Gillette razor and safety razor for detailing lines on beards, and extra tip bought a good trimmer to keep beards clean and not so shaggy
i personally use a quattro for 3-5 months before replacing them... want a straight razor but seeing as i shave once a week to 2 weeks, its hard to justify the initial 2-300$ cost. good razor, straup, (also 1000 if you go cheap and get an old razor and sharpen it up) 4000-8000 whetstone... yea... hard to justify
Do the Frankenstein test, basically, put a finger at the bottom of each sideburn and see if they are aligned. If not, make small adjustments in length and recheck until they are aligned well.
Literally watching this while I shave with a straight razor given to me in Burcharest by a babushka because it reminded her "of the old days", her grandfather and that I was the only one in years that needed blades. She gave me blades, an heirloom straight razor and cream! Haha Like watching masterchef whilst eating. This one of those pleasures, in a rush I can shave within five minutes, but this is a beautiful process for guys. Never used a safety or modern razor. Never needed to anyways. Technique goes a long way - pull the face away from the blade. Let it work for you.
I love everything about straight razor shaving. The feeling during and after the shave, the quality of the shave, the long term money I save, the obvious bragging rights among my mates and best of all the sounds of it.
never switch hands unless you are 100% ambidextrous i.e. your left hand is equal to your right. if you want to find out, just try the razon without the blade
First couple of time i got a lot of cuts and knicks… def took time to get my routine down and confidence up its been about 8 years and thats all i use i shape my beard and shave my neck its the only instrument of art i use
Your video has inspired me to try my own hand at straight razor shaving, appreciating both the natural simplicity, the zen of the ritual, and ultimately the more consistently clean shave that arises........and yet I must admit that I'm in no hurry to shuck out $150 for a flat piece of metal on a pivot, no matter how spiffy. I understand such is an investment over always buying terrible disposal razor blades, however for someone such as myself who has never tried straight razor shaving, but does not want to go "balls in" without knowing for sure it will end up being my preferred method, nor wishes to buy a $20 worthless item that immediately puts me off the whole idea, I admit I don't know where to go from here. I was hoping that perhaps, for both myself and others, you could also include a link to a second price-option straight razor that is still of basic quality but won't break the bank of any respectable gent looking to first try his hand at the art?
If you're good with honing you can get a cheap gold dollar brand razor and put a real shaving edge on it. But unless you have the honing equipment, that's also expensive.
As a newby to the world of straight razors, this was a start but now that I’ve been doing it a couple months, it’s far from complete unless you’re not interested in a close shave. Best advise, take your time, watch the angle and it’s not a squeegee. Soft strokes. A good hollow ground razor that has been honed and stopped. You’ll probably go through a few shave soaps before you find one you like.
Used my new Dovo Special just now for first time using this tutorial. 2 nicks. Even around the 3 scars I have on my chin from childhood. Ya know, from being a boy. I gotta say, I’m liking it.
Savage tut. Got sober then tried it first time took an hour and my face is burnt red but only one nick so good to go again the comments help my technique thanks
I shave with a high quality Dovo straight razor, a badger hair brush and horse hide strop. Never spending money on those crappy disposables or cartridges ever again. A straight razor is something you can pass down you your son and teach him to be a man. =)
Xanifur Maybe it would just take me longer because I'd be afraid of cutting my throat. I don't know, it just seems like guys who shave with straight razors are more careful and take their time a little more.
+WilliamRayWalters like anything else it just muscle memory. To be honest, when i switched,I started to enjoy shaving again. The ritual of mixing the cream, taking the time to not slit your throat open. I enjoy the time I have by myself before heading for work. Not everything is about speed, and this is pure enjoyment
I’ve never shaved with a straight razor but I watched a barbering programme where the barbers learned how to use a straight razor by shaving a balloon first and they had to shave the balloon without bursting it only once the managed to do that were they allowed to do it on a real person so I guess that’s a good way to learn for the guys who are wanting to do it.
Finally. A video that isn't 20 minutes long and just gets straight to shaving. Not an all in one "buy this do this do that". Just shaving.
theNecksLevel We like to get right to the point.
theNecksLevel The Cheat! What are you doing here? You are grounded.
Jacob the Gentleman Potato We had that light switch installed for you so you could turn the lights ON and OFF. Not so you could throw LIGHT SWITCH RAVES!
The system is down.The system is down.The system is down. Wododawodo! Wododawodo! Wododawodo! Wododawodo!
Hah! I see what you two did there: " *straight* to shaving" and "get right to the *point* "... Not only do we get quick and effective instruction but a few puns for good measure! I'd tell you both to cut it out, but then I think I'd be splitting hairs.
"Besides, putting razor-sharp steel next to your throat every morning makes you feel like you're alive."
And...subbed.
They had me at Sweeney Todd
Sweeney Todd 😂😂😂😅😅
@@davidsmythe7645 😶
There's a certain rush to using one to remove the old bawhair too...
😂😂🤣🤣🤣💀💀
Real men learn to shave with a smooth rock in a stream in the dead of winter.
real men pluck every follicle of hair daily until its all gone
brutal
+Sudev Sen That's actually what women do
That's the joke.
CaliPatriot88 real Russians learn to drown there beard in vodka and use it as a portable bottle of vodka
instructions unclear. how do you stop jugular bleeding?
lol
That's not blood, it's after shave. Apply generously.
I tried, but I'm not dead!
Joel Beauman *instructions unclear. how do you stop jugular blee-
To stop jugular bleeding, give the person bleeding cranial bludgeoning, apply a generous heat, add dough and there you have a perfectly fine meat pie.
bill is too easily convinced
What do you mean? He's looking good
"Cmon Bill dont you want to commit mass genocide like powerful figures of history like Hitler"
"Alright I'll give it a try"
Indeed
GoldenHero333 yup
Unsophisticated Bill.
This is one of the best instructionals I’ve ever seen. No fluff. Straight to the point. Give this man a raise.
Thanks for the tutorial. I am almost 31 years old and I shaved myself with straight razor first time. I was doubtful to do it but if you worry about everything you won't achieve anything in life. No single cut happened while shaving. My skin is extremely smooth and looks beautiful now. No razor bumps. Also I got lot of compliments. If you careful enough it's impossible to cut yourself. Thanks for everything.
“if you worry about everything, you won’t achieve anything in life”… thank you for this message 💯
@@factorymad3236 You're welcome 😉
@alicamldere7423 jus got mine for christmas at 21 time did my first shave sliced my cheek near the sideburns but i kinda jus sent it without watching a video haha
7years later and this video got me through my first shave with a straight edge, thank you!
great feedback chris, shaving with a straigjt is a wonderful experience, regards dapper shaves
Got mine through today with shaking hands but still great result! Im converted.
"Putting a sharp razor steel against your throat every morning reminds you that you are alive"
Brutal enough tho
Just bought my first straight razor from Art of Shaving and finished scraping off my beard. It is definitely NOT as easy as this video or Skyfall makes it look! It's definitely an art and the razor demands respect and careful attention! But I can definitely see and feel the quality of this shave. I'm fully converted! Practice, practice, practice!
I literally started today! You're right! This guy must have started with a very fine fuzz or was just pushing cream around. I have heard the alternative of course is to start with an oil before the cream, so that the razor has lubricant at all times.
Hope your a pro by now!
Ive been learning to sharpen my razor and that shit takes practice
Tyler, how are you doing now, four years later?
@@rodrigosouto9502 not alive anymore. I guess he practiced too much and cut his head
@@AhmedAhmed-yu5mz hahahahaahhaaha
I died at
oh bill, why must you always be such a wenie?
+Jason Johnson people say things bill... "well what do they say?" lmao i died dude
haha yup same and the, wait people are questioning my masculinity? What do they say? I died XD
I died at the part where he shaved over his jugular....I was following along but I accidentally cut my throat.
@@ChevyJakson RIP buddy. Better luck next time.
@@wkenyon1 I tried this too and it took me my entire beard to realize my pinky finger is on the sink and I was profusely bleeding
I'm not even a man, and I found this video highly entertaining.
it's not gender specific
I'll show you a real man
@The Beast lol u dumb
Try to shave the armpit of your dominant hands side with this lol
@The Truth hurts western white women
I absolutely love this! We were telling our kids about shaving with a straight razor. They never heard of it before. So this was apart of homeschool today 😂
Queen. Do not have you’re sons use this method or tools to shave with. They are not for us. They will get the mean rice crispy neck. Google Bevel shave system. That’s for us by us. I use it and I never have rice crispy neck.
April Moore you are gorgeous.
You sound like a good mama
Hey homeschool mom, it's "a part" not "apart". I do hope your kids are doing ok.
@@JesseDeya isn't it reasonable that she just forgot/ missed the space?
- Looking good tiger!
- Thanks narrator man
lololol it's got me
This video actually got me started with a STRAIGHT RAZOR 6 years ago. I've got my bumps and bruises (cuts...lol) along the way but I've gotten the shave down to a science. It's the only way I shave nowadays, and I've never used any Gillette Style disposable shaver ever since. "Once you go Straight Razor, you never go back."
thank you for sharing,regards dapper shaves
Do you shave daily?
How does a man shave his head with a straight razor?
Andres Rodriguez Guapacha I used a straight to shave my head after I stopped using the cartridges and before I went to the vintage safety because it was quicker before work. But it is not that hard as you would think. The key is finding the direction of the hair growth on the different parts of your head and making sure to go with the grain for the first pass.
I never thought it could be possible, at least not oneself.... but it seems to need steady hands! hehehe.... I will buy a straight razor but I am not sure when will I try to do a headshave by myself.
Thanks for the answers!
Andres Rodriguez Guapacha The funny thing is that I have had more nicks(nothing major) with my safety than my straight. The one thing you have to realize is that straights tend to be less sharp and less flexible because they are not as thin as DE blades or modern cartridge blades but they don't have a safety bar so as long as you place the blade with the correct angle before you take a shaving stroke you will be ok and true you do need a steady hand but don't sell yourself short. Let me know when you pull the plug on one!
David Haynes Not sure about that one, with the rigth method, you can get your stragth razor even sharper than an out of the package safety razor - at least mine does.
I changed to a straight razor a month ago or so and its the best thing i ever did. I have a beard so all I do is edge and shape it so the straight razor was best investment ever. Sharp sharp lines and its incredibly fulfilling to shave in such a manly fashion. A lot easier than you first think but only if you're careful and take time learning it as you start using it.
Learning this skill and making this video was a lot of fun. Been using a safety razor for years, but this was an experience.
Jordan, can you please do me the informative gesture of explaining to me what the leather straps are for and how to use them. Thank you.
that is a hanging strop, it is a piece of fine leather, with a piece of fine canvas or linen on the other side. A strop is used to smooth, and and realign the blade. Because a straight razor is super thin thinner than even fine kitchen knives, it requires frequent honing or polishing to remove the rough edges.
Before you begin shaving you should strop your blade, a good starting point is 20 passes on the linen side first, then 40 passes on the leather side.
always strop your razor spine (non bladed side) first as running it the other way can damage your razor edge possibly requiring you to resharpen/hone your razor, and will cut into the strop.
run it down the length of the strop and roll it on the spine and run it back to strop the other side.
And that's it
“Putting razor sharp steel next to your throat every morning reminds you that you’re alive”
Best quote ever
I started with Double Edge Safety Razors. I took a liking to it instantly. After a year I was drawn to try Straight Razors. While visiting Slazlburg Austria I passed a shop with a number of Straight Razors displayed in the store front window. They were beautiful. Ended up buying a Dovo Prima Klan and mailed it home. Allow 30-45 minutes to shave. After about 10 shaves you'll start getting the hang of it and improve in your skills. Take your time; It's an art so enjoy it! Well worth it just for the experience..
For real bro I agree I mainly switched to a straight razor cause I was tired of paying $40 for Gillette razor blades
Thank you so much for this tutorial. After watching this video, I've had some success using my straight razor. and being left-handed, it was an even more bigger challenge, but it was worth it. Thanks again!
Cheers,
Bob
I've used a straight razor for 15 years. Yea, I have a beard, but I clean up my neck line and cheeks once or twice a week. The shaves were pretty bad at first. I wasn't good at keeping it super sharp, and I'd frequently nick myself.
But now, i can get it out, lather up, strop and shave pretty quick. The shave is good, and I never get irritation. I always had razor bumps when I used a modern razor. I've saved a lot of money on razor blades, much more than the initial straight razor investment. It's really worth learning to do.
Bought my straight razor yesterday, strop, and ingredients to make my own shaving cream. Will be viewing this again when it arrives. Looking forward to it! Thank you!
Just completed my first ever straight razor shave. Although I only did 1 with-the-grain pass, it was one of the best shaves I've ever had.
Not only did I get almost no razor burn (so little I almost went without aftershave), I actually felt really comfortable and relaxed, despite the fact I was scraping a potential murder weapon across my face.
Also, I can't help but feel like a complete badass knowing I just shaved with, as Bill puts it, something that looks like a torture device.
belated congrats Jason. still shaving? i love straight shaves. regards dapper shaves
Just to clarify, it was your first ever shave with a straight razor. How are you feeling so great? After my first shave, my face looked like Freddy Krueger's face.
Oh dear. Evoking Sweeney Tod was not helpful...
+Calvin Maynard why?
***** When I'm shaving with a straight razor, the last think I want to think about is Johnny Depp killing people with a straight razor.
+fasteasydone you must have never watched Sweeney Todd lol
the demon barber of fleet street
That was a movie for pussies
Literally the best video tutorial with the funniest humour! Good job gentlemen!
Now that you've started the day and gone through the process of shaving with your straight razor, it's time to get ready for bed.
And just when your nice and comfortable and ready for a nice sleep.⏰ IT's TIME TO GET UP
This is brilliant. Entertaining, informative, and gets straight to the point without wasting time.
Not only was this informative, it was incredibly funny. Thank you
This channel had the best content, and I'm learning even more about how to be the most well adjusted Man I can be!
this is more environmentally friendly than disposable Gillette razors,a true eco-fashy way!
Based eco fash
Funny how even without political commentary videos we all find out way to the manly videos, you’ll never find a shitlib here.
Fuck gillette
@@anglishbookcraft1516 You'd be surprised.
based
I've been using one of these for about a year now. Best shave I've ever had!
This was very funny... I've been straight razor shaving for about a year... and I love it
Yeah, I have been shaving with a straight razor the last few years, It's awesome. And much, much less expensive than a turbo-mach 10 blade, BS razor that gets tossed away each time. The warm soap is way nicer than the cold crap from a can. The initial cost can be high but it will save you lots of money in the long run. I use Bay Rum aftershave, the ladies love it!
this is honestly the manliest way to shave. Hell yes
Got my self my first straight razor, and wow! never going back! Some one might complain about the steep prize, but what you save in the long run is a hell of a lot, especially here in Norway. 6-7 packs of Gillette razor blades and you will have used the same amount as a good straight razor.
I'll have to give this a try, for years I've been using a bent razor.
I didn’t expect a video this fantastically made. Well done
I will not longer use Gillete anymore so I have to use this instead.
Damn Gillette forcing me to learn how to shave with a straight razor. Oh well f*** them.
For beginner wet shavers I recommend the se injector razor from Phoenix artisan accoutrements with Schick injector blades
I wonder how many of us are watching this right now because we've decided to no longer use Gillette razors.
You don't "HAVE" to use a straight razor, in fact if your real driving force is some political bullshit, don't bother.
@@ScoutSniper3124 I do whatever I want for whatever reason.
Just bought a straight razor with replaceable blades and cut myself several times in the first two shaving sessions. No biggie.
Update: Followed this and drastically reduced the number of cuts on my face.
Subscribed
The first rule of shaving is to avoid all Gillette products
Real
why
@@drooliuscaesar379 Because they are a toxic misandrist brand.
3:37 it would have been funny if "Bill" would have said before the guy finished talking "But wait!,I want to know what people are sayinggg!!!" 😂🤣
Did my first shave with a straight razor and yes it's complicated. Left side of the face with right hand was the hardest part. Below lip is also hard. But pretty awesome.
Ustra kiya... 👍
Got 5-6 cuts. No fun.
Hey, what's up. 18 year old dude who just got a straight razor for Christmas from my best friend. Got me scared straight right now; I'm not going out because of some razor. Wish me luck men
3:15 that seriously made me laugh 😅
Lmao I came here to seriously learn how to use it . And to be honest . I can’t say I’m disappointed . Now I just have to execute it . But the way this was filmed the music . The dialogue . A true work of art lmao thanks
First time shaving with a straight razor using this tutorial. Besides one little cut it went very well! Did take me like 30 minutes tho
Last time I used one I sliced a nice bit of my chin off still have the scar. It’s away better shave tho.
@@JK-vy8vh every scar is a story to tell
I, up until today, was a proud beard wearer. But, money calls and a consistent shave is due much to my displeasure. But, if I'm going to shave, I'm going to do it the right way like this gentleman.
Excellent video! Going to buy a straight razor right now!
I love the narrator, his voice feels like something god would sound like when he starts guiding me one day
I quite like how this looks, compared to a safety razor. Looks smooth!
I'm a woman who grows facial hair due to hormonal issues. I use a safety razor to tackle that now and can handle that tool quite well, but thinking of upgrading to a straight razor, so thought I'd look up how to do it before buying one. Cause yeah, I like the history behind them, and I'm a sucker for cool things from the past too. And I just have to learn how to use a straight razor before I get rid of my facial hair for good with laser. The video is hilarious! I can totally relate to Bill there a bit.
A real man is secure enough in his masculinity that he doesn't care what other people might be saying, Mr. Narrator.
Really enjoyed this complete retro vi. My dad was a barber, yet never showed me how to use a straight razor ( sadly passed away at a young age. I wish I had his barber razor strop. He did go to barber school. This was very complex. I do wish it also included how to sharpen your straight razor. I enjoyed this video
SO MUCH HARDER THAN IT LOOKS HOLY FUCK MY FACE IS BLEEDING LIKE CRAZY
It takes practice the first few shaves were hell for me now after a few weeks I'm a pro at it
Thomas Liebrecht practice on others first
lmao
@@johnathansheffield6208😂😂😂😂
@Art of Manliness: thx 4 sharing ur helpful tutorial. It inspired me to use a hot towel today, my first one using one @ home, as the well the skin stretching technique. Was an enjoyable & relaxing experience & resulted in a smoother shave than in my past. Since I don't yet own a straight razor, I just used my regular Gillette razor, but I still ended up w/ a smoother shave than in my past.
dude I just bought one and left the bathroom with 4 bleeding gashes in my face. I’m never doing this again.😃
Practice, practice, practice!
I just ordered one. Here’s hoping
Lol bro I bought my razor 3-4 months ago and have only just bought some blades,safe to say it'll probably be another 3-4 months before I use it
Now you have cool scars though, free bonus
I just bought myself a straight razor and finally found a quick and easy video. Thanks!
Real men learn how to shave with a spoon
Chill Khalil Magic powder! I tried that once, since my hair is very corse. It couldn't eat through it all so I had patches left lol. Shaving with the spoon was cool though.
Chill Khalil no real men shave with a piece of obsidein which is sharper than a straight razor.
Only in the UK.
No knife Loicense
there is no spoon
Thats not a knife, this is a knife!
Thats a spoon...
I see you know the old knife spoon game...
Excellent. Love the "Old School" vibe and also the jab at "Bill" at the end. Good stuff.
Absolutely easy to follow and very well presented. Thank you for helping me finally learn how to do this. Im happy as hell to get away from the disposable razor and stop paying thru the nose for those damn things! I now use a Russian straight razor with really neat bakelite handle made in 1952 in the former Soviet Union. All sorts of inexpensive ones can be had via Etsy in all different colors and blade styles.
did you make the move away from disposables? i love wetshaving. regards dapper shaves
I just "upgraded" my Fusion Pro Glide with a knife. Best shaving ever. Thanks grand pa
I've been shaving with a straight razor for a year now and would never go back to a safety razor!
I picked up a safety razor since I didn’t know when I would be able to go back to the store during the quarantine, I do a mixture of both, Gillette razor and safety razor for detailing lines on beards, and extra tip bought a good trimmer to keep beards clean and not so shaggy
Thanks guys I was a bit disappointed at first with my straight razor but now I think I can make it :)
haha loved your video. I just purchased my first straight razor today thanks for the awesome instructions and hilarious video :)
How is this less manly than how I shave? With a 1 month old disposable razor and no soap or water...
How is shaving "manly" growing A beard is as manly as you can get.
***** Haha I think you meant 'how is this more manly' ;)
i personally use a quattro for 3-5 months before replacing them... want a straight razor but seeing as i shave once a week to 2 weeks, its hard to justify the initial 2-300$ cost.
good razor, straup, (also 1000 if you go cheap and get an old razor and sharpen it up) 4000-8000 whetstone... yea... hard to justify
Dang dude... if your skin could cry, it would run out of tears.
alidan get a razor with disposable blades... it's like 15 bucks.
Been shaving with a straight razor for the past 10 years. Saves a ton over disposable razors and its boss AF.
When I lived in Alaska we were out camping and my friends and I gave eachother a shave with an axe.
Damn how did that feel
Brilliant video, we need more tutorials in an older fashion such as this.
Shaving my sideburns is the hardest for me. They never look aligned, always slightly off
Do the Frankenstein test, basically, put a finger at the bottom of each sideburn and see if they are aligned. If not, make small adjustments in length and recheck until they are aligned well.
use a comb and grid a line from any part of the ear to the nose or lip and repeat the same on the other side, hope it helps.
Thanks to both of you for your replies
I love your production style Well done
RIP Gillette.
Yep. Their latest ad campaign has sold me on getting a straight razor. Thanks, Gillette!
Yeah because they're doing so poorly now lmao
That boys will be boys company sells overpriced trash anyway
This is my first AoM video and i’m sold. Good tutorial! Sub added!
Such a wonderful website and videos.
Thanks!
best straightrazor shaving video on the internet! !!!!
I tried using a straight razor today and all I did was butcher my face
Takes practice and a steady hand.
I get that out come with a safety razor and it makes me mad.
looks like ur momma already did that for you. ouch..
Jannik Raeder Damn bro that's cold af
sorry i could'nt help myself
Simple and to the point. This is a great opening tutorial, thank you guys.
I just use a straight edge. Replaceable blades are dirt cheap and saves me the leather strap business.
Literally watching this while I shave with a straight razor given to me in Burcharest by a babushka because it reminded her "of the old days", her grandfather and that I was the only one in years that needed blades. She gave me blades, an heirloom straight razor and cream! Haha
Like watching masterchef whilst eating.
This one of those pleasures, in a rush I can shave within five minutes, but this is a beautiful process for guys.
Never used a safety or modern razor. Never needed to anyways.
Technique goes a long way - pull the face away from the blade. Let it work for you.
Holy shit this was hilarious..."Sharp steel against your throat every-morning reminds you that you are alive"
This was so satisfying to watch way better than other institutional videos very well put toghether
Love those glasses! What are they?
Thanks for the tutorial. Can’t wait to get my razor!
Real men shave with a machete
Ah, a fellow shave enthusiast...
A machete? Yeah if you're a 15/16-year old BOY and just learning how. MEN use a guillotine.
@@sean.furlong1989 Guillotines aren't sharp. They're just really heavy
@@theguywhoisaustralian1465 that's where the skill comes in
Personally I just let the hairs freeze and break them off
I love everything about straight razor shaving. The feeling during and after the shave, the quality of the shave, the long term money I save, the obvious bragging rights among my mates and best of all the sounds of it.
what about the left side of my face? do I switch hands? or do I use my right hand still?
Important questions. I'm still trying to stop the bleeding.
Zellieth ideally you switch hands
Okay thanks
never switch hands unless you are 100% ambidextrous i.e. your left hand is equal to your right. if you want to find out, just try the razon without the blade
Zellieth you need to switch hands: right hand for right side of the face, left hand for the left side of the face.
First couple of time i got a lot of cuts and knicks… def took time to get my routine down and confidence up its been about 8 years and thats all i use i shape my beard and shave my neck its the only instrument of art i use
Who came from the Gillette commercial?
*Raise his hand*
skystarsystem ✋🏻
Here
Lmao me too.
Same here playa
I love these videos, so funny, entertaining and informative.
Your video has inspired me to try my own hand at straight razor shaving, appreciating both the natural simplicity, the zen of the ritual, and ultimately the more consistently clean shave that arises........and yet I must admit that I'm in no hurry to shuck out $150 for a flat piece of metal on a pivot, no matter how spiffy. I understand such is an investment over always buying terrible disposal razor blades, however for someone such as myself who has never tried straight razor shaving, but does not want to go "balls in" without knowing for sure it will end up being my preferred method, nor wishes to buy a $20 worthless item that immediately puts me off the whole idea, I admit I don't know where to go from here.
I was hoping that perhaps, for both myself and others, you could also include a link to a second price-option straight razor that is still of basic quality but won't break the bank of any respectable gent looking to first try his hand at the art?
If you're good with honing you can get a cheap gold dollar brand razor and put a real shaving edge on it. But unless you have the honing equipment, that's also expensive.
real men use broken shards of obsidian
lets go 🔥
As a newby to the world of straight razors, this was a start but now that I’ve been doing it a couple months, it’s far from complete unless you’re not interested in a close shave. Best advise, take your time, watch the angle and it’s not a squeegee. Soft strokes. A good hollow ground razor that has been honed and stopped. You’ll probably go through a few shave soaps before you find one you like.
Cyril Figgis?
Nice! Sorry to spam your mailbox after 4 years xD
Used my new Dovo Special just now for first time using this tutorial. 2 nicks. Even around the 3 scars I have on my chin from childhood. Ya know, from being a boy. I gotta say, I’m liking it.
I use electric shaver, tried all kinds of wet razors, just makes my throat riddled with hundreds of nicks and cuts
did you use a 30 degree angle and pay attention on where you where cutting
24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5k6hwkdWR1qf05pjo1_500.png - guess which one was "cut" with electric shaver.
the #$%^ed up one
buy an alum block for five bucks, they are a miracle.
Yea electric shaver seems to be the way to go if u have really sensitive skin.
Savage tut. Got sober then tried it first time took an hour and my face is burnt red but only one nick so good to go again the comments help my technique thanks
I shave with a high quality Dovo straight razor, a badger hair brush and horse hide strop. Never spending money on those crappy disposables or cartridges ever again. A straight razor is something you can pass down you your son and teach him to be a man. =)
Xanifur How much longer does it take vs the cartridges though?
Why would it take longer? It's the same if not faster. One blade lasts a lifetime.
Xanifur Maybe it would just take me longer because I'd be afraid of cutting my throat. I don't know, it just seems like guys who shave with straight razors are more careful and take their time a little more.
Meh, I just jumped right into it. Never cut myself
+WilliamRayWalters like anything else it just muscle memory. To be honest, when i switched,I started to enjoy shaving again. The ritual of mixing the cream, taking the time to not slit your throat open. I enjoy the time I have by myself before heading for work. Not everything is about speed, and this is pure enjoyment
Definitely manly, I just used my new straight razor and love it... I won't have it any other way.
I’ve never shaved with a straight razor but I watched a barbering programme where the barbers learned how to use a straight razor by shaving a balloon first and they had to shave the balloon without bursting it only once the managed to do that were they allowed to do it on a real person so I guess that’s a good way to learn for the guys who are wanting to do it.
that's actually a very good idea. off to buy some balloons.