if i were to ever wear a suit and tie while shaving, both items would be completely ruined as i would be spilling water and shaving cream on them for sure.
I switched to wet shaving after watching one of Kirby's videos and it has now developed into a bit of a hobby. I think one important thing to mention is that you can experiment a lot with various wet shaving products. Taylor of Old Bond Street for example has quite a variety of products. There are also many blade manufacturers as well.
I love Taylor Of Old Bond Street products. Their Cedarwood shaving soap is my favourite. I also swear by Derby platinum blades with my Merkur Futur, set at 4.5. Come the weekend, I use my grandfather's straight razor which I inherited.
This one really brought back some memories for me Kirby. It was a couple years back I was searching for new D.E. shave tips, and I found your video. Since then I have enjoyed all you do. Especially the ways in which a gentleman should dress and conduct himself. Thanks for the videos and great advice Sir. Cheers from NY.
I use a open comb Gilette double edge razor from my Grandpa. It's arround 50 years old...... oh wait I am 50 so it is 60 years old or more. The badger brush might be expensive but I have mine for 20 years now. So the price is relative. The only thing I do before I aply the soap is masaging in a pree shave oil. It gaves a smoother shave feeling.
When it comes time to teach your son how to shave any tips you have for Fathers' teaching would be helpful. What to start off with, how to remove anxiety, etc.
safety razor is for sure way to go, education is the most important and will remove 90% of the anxiety, the rest comes with use/experience. Skin preparation, light pressure and in particular skin/blade angle is critical, i use straight razor but the fundamentals are all the same, I have many educational vidoes out, regards dapper shaves
My dad never taught me this stuff. He had an electric razor that never gave him great shaves and he pretty much just bought me crappy disposable razors and then pretty much said good luck. I still love my dad though.
@@xygomorphic44 I assume you’ve move onto wetshaving? Fortunately we can teach or son’s and other around us. I shave daily with a straight, maybe I see you around. regards dapper shaves
I have been single blade shaving for several years and recently bought a OneBlade razor, which uses a special Feather single edge blade. The unique aspect is a pivoting head - so one gets the ease of use of a cartridge style razors with the superiority of a single blade. Feather blades are so sharp that shaving with them can be a challenge with a conventional safety razor. The OneBlade design virtually eliminates nicks and cuts. Also, have moved from a simple bowl to a scuttle. The increased warmth of the lather is a definite plus.
Great video, I started to enjoy classic shaving 4 years ago and it’s really great for those who complains about bad multi edged razors and foams. Glad it is becoming more and more popular thanks to people like you ! Only tip I could give, you should avoid using an alun stone , it is apparently bad for your skin. Instead, if the cuts are not too bad, just use cold water (as cold as possible depending on your skin tolerance) before your after shave, it works just fine for me. Some people will even use a mix of red and green clay, but I don’t use this technique.
agreed, multi blade systems and foams are not great and nothing beats a proper wetshave, especially with a straight razor. interesting feedback about alum, I agree that alum will dry out your skin if used in isolation with any other post shave. That said alum is definitely NOT bad for your skin and whilst cold water with stop nicks, cut on facial skin will bleed a lot and water alone will not help, alum in particular work well. Moreover alum is healthy and safe alternative too anti-perspirant/deodorants. definitely not bad for your skin, regards dapper shaves
Very good video Kirby. I've only been shaving wet for three years, but 5 minutes is really sporty. I think 15 minutes with proper preparation is realistic. I use Taylor of old Bond Street and Floris London Elite Aftershave.
It says explained in under 5 minutes because the video is under 5 minutes. It has nothing to do with how fast the shave actually will be when performed.
Hi Christian, great feedback and I fully agree with your 15min observations, preparation and post shave makes all the difference. regards dapper shaves
*THANK YOU FOR THIS!* I have not seen this done since my father was alive and still had his office on Exchange Street. That part of my life was 32 years ago now. *My Father died at 52 when I was 26.* *YOUR LITTLE GIRL MISSES YOU SO MUCH DADDY.*
Hi Kirby, Thanks for another excellent video. I wonder how frequently the badger brush needs to be replaced. Also, I’m interested if you’ve ever worked with Black clients on the wet shave and have any tips for wet shaving with our skin and hair type. Keep up the great work. I’m an Allen Edmonds customer and a Saphir user these days and use your chamois since finding you online last year. You’re a real value add to the community. All the best, Stephen
wonderful feedback Stephen. I’ve found shavette or straight razors to the best and consistent results especially for African and mediterranean gents. Before a shave lift any ingrown hairs with a medical pricking needle from the skin and then complete the shave. It’s important to shave regularly and nourish the skin properly. Very coarse beard will benefit from a stiffer blade preferably with a belly. Im not African but have very sensitive skin with extremely thin and curly hairs that wants to grown in so I have a understanding for some of the challenges. Since I’ve switched to a straight razor ALL my skin and beard problem have disappeared. More impoI dont get any ingrown any more and my skin is soft and beautiful, at least to me. I have some videos and education out if interested, regards dapper shaves
If anyone is thinking of getting the same razor he is using as your first razor DON'T 🤣 it called the Muhle R41 and considered one of if not the most aggressive safety razor you can buy :-) maby buy the Muhle R89 :-) anyway its always nice to see a video from another Treditinal wet shaver 😁😁 👏
@Holy assume what you want to assume lol i have been shaving my head and face like this for nearly 20 years. I would say i have the experience to know what i am talking about. Have a good day
This is a great video Kirby. Many people think that this kind of shaving is complicated and could be dangerous so you don´t cut yourself but all these are myths. How long have you been shaving and what are your favorite products?
Hi this is great video i like your opinon what protacts to take for a bigginer for example what shaving machine is better or blades soap or creams thank you
Skin preparation and post shave activities are critical, if the skin is not healthy or well prepared the impact especially on sensitive skin can be disastrous. If you dont already learn to face lather, quality soap makes a difference, lather must be properly hydrated. smooth rather than sharp blades will further make a difference. shallow blade/skin angle and light pressure are the other basic. I have thin, curly hairs with and very sensitive skin and shave daily. I have some vids out, regards dapper shaves
OK Mr. Allison, we are used to your "I shine my shoes in white shirt, tie & suit" schtick, now you even shave in shirt & tie - I wonder if you show us your shower routine some time in the future, will you also do it in proper business attire?🤣😂😅
suiting up only to shave with dry pasty soap is absolutely hilarious. every gentleman should have a butler to perform these grooming tasks, not sure why Kirby does not have one 😂
You need a little more water in that shaving cream buddy it's thirsty... your beard hair doesnt appear course enough to warrant that R 41 open comb... Give the German Merkur slant THE Merkur 37c a go.. good enough for coarse facial hair but perfect for Mild to medium like yours... Slants are great Good video! every gentleman should try wet shaving properly with a badger hair brush You've got a pretty good Badger hair brush... Although, barr-nunn, the best most well-made Badger hair shaving brush out there is The Simpsons Chubby II... Very similar to yours but iconic. Cheers
I think if he hydrates the lather as it should be, remaining clean in his attire is impossible. In this regard I don’t think its the best showcase for what wetshaving should be, regards dapper shaves
Watch some traditional straight razor videos. Nomad Barber has some good ones. You could hold a hot washcloth up to your face to simulate a “hot towel” and there are shaving oils for lubrication and beard softening.
I understand that kind of sticker shock completely!! I bought my best badger hair shave brush from Trufit & Hill St. James London as a 20th birthday present for myself. It was about £250. Yes it was expensive but I'm now 48 & I still use it every day. So for roughly £9/year so far, I see it as a good investment!!
You can probably fine cheaper options. You're basically paying for it being "hand made" and the branding. The razor blades they're selling at his store for 30 dollars for a pack of a 100 you can find on ebay for 5 dollars for a 100.
@@sethczehatowski273 Yes you're right. I had not really thought about how it's OK for men to kind of pamper themselves until I started watching these videos. Also that I have been doing exactly that for years. It's just something that guys of my age (millennial) don't talk about too much I guess.
In many parts of his face, he's shaving "against the grain," or against the way the hair grows on your face. Try shaving with the grain to get your face used to wet shaving and see if it helps. You won't get as close of a shave, but it will be more comfortable as you're getting used to it. If you let your beard grow out a bit, you'll see the direction the hair on the different areas of your face grows.
Some nasty looking nicks in that shave. They really should be the exception not the rule. Are you using a blade that works for you? Took me a while to find the right one for me.
You'd struggle to cut yourself, but you will get shaving bumps and rash as it pulls the hair with the first blade and cuts with the second and third. There's no reason at all to regularly cut yourself with a safety razor, Kirby has just had a bit of a mare in this video.
Been wet shaving for about 8yrs now….cmon though Mr.Allison.. step up to where the big boys play, try a straight razor sir. Double edge just not quite sophisticated enough for your channel! I enjoy classical music during my straight shaves. Wish I could figure out how to incorporate a cigar into the equation as well. Lol
I love watching your insights into how a proper gentleman should dress and behave, but the shaving with a tie, jus doesn’t make sense. I understand you are trying to keep the same theme of being a gentleman throughout the video but it’s just not realistic. Other than that great video.
They key is really to get a good amount of shaving cream/foam into the nostrils.
Way deep into them, yeah.
@@noble.reclaimerI followed this too and now the doctor tells me I have shaving cream in my brain!
I put it in my butt nostril, You're doing it wrong
@@noble.reclaimerirony
@@noble.reclaimerit’s obviously a joke
if i were to ever wear a suit and tie while shaving, both items would be completely ruined as i would be spilling water and shaving cream on them for sure.
That's a dressing gown. The tie is odd, I'll say that.
tie and gown, not the official wetshaving attire 😂. I love straight razors and shave daily, regards dapper shaves
I switched to wet shaving after watching one of Kirby's videos and it has now developed into a bit of a hobby. I think one important thing to mention is that you can experiment a lot with various wet shaving products. Taylor of Old Bond Street for example has quite a variety of products. There are also many blade manufacturers as well.
I love Taylor Of Old Bond Street products. Their Cedarwood shaving soap is my favourite. I also swear by Derby platinum blades with my Merkur Futur, set at 4.5. Come the weekend, I use my grandfather's straight razor which I inherited.
Artisan Shave Soap is my favorite
welcome to the hobby Seth, lots a different gear available to suite all need. i’ve grown in straight razor shave and love it! Regards dapper shaves
Call it a rabbit hole or a slippery slope, it’s an easy hobby to go overboard with. Have fun!
And you will completely eliminate razor bumps using this method of shaving. Wonderful tutorial.
fully agree, you use DE or straight razor, regards dapper shaves
I just shaved as instructed by the video. I shall tell all my friends how marvelous it is to use a safety razor.
Touché Sir, again keeping the Gentry life alive and kicking. More young men need this direction and skillset in growing up.
Keep it up Kirby. 👏👏👏
This one really brought back some memories for me Kirby. It was a couple years back I was searching for new D.E. shave tips, and I found your video. Since then I have enjoyed all you do. Especially the ways in which a gentleman should dress and conduct himself. Thanks for the videos and great advice Sir. Cheers from NY.
the gentlemanly art of shaving, i’ve graduated to straight razors and will not look back, regards dapper shaves
I use a open comb Gilette double edge razor from my Grandpa. It's arround 50 years old...... oh wait I am 50 so it is 60 years old or more.
The badger brush might be expensive but I have mine for 20 years now. So the price is relative.
The only thing I do before I aply the soap is masaging in a pree shave oil. It gaves a smoother shave feeling.
I own several vintage Gillette. My oldest one is from 1938. It’s a rhodium plated Gillette Senator. Opencomb butterfly
I’ll never forget flouncing out of Trumpers on Jermyn Street, reeking of limes for the very first time!
When it comes time to teach your son how to shave any tips you have for Fathers' teaching would be helpful. What to start off with, how to remove anxiety, etc.
@Robert Crump holly shit, you need help
@@captainthez6532 he needs a medal is what he needs
safety razor is for sure way to go, education is the most important and will remove 90% of the anxiety, the rest comes with use/experience. Skin preparation, light pressure and in particular skin/blade angle is critical, i use straight razor but the fundamentals are all the same, I have many educational vidoes out, regards dapper shaves
My dad never taught me this stuff. He had an electric razor that never gave him great shaves and he pretty much just bought me crappy disposable razors and then pretty much said good luck. I still love my dad though.
@@xygomorphic44 I assume you’ve move onto wetshaving? Fortunately we can teach or son’s and other around us. I shave daily with a straight, maybe I see you around. regards dapper shaves
I have been single blade shaving for several years and recently bought a OneBlade razor, which uses a special Feather single edge blade. The unique aspect is a pivoting head - so one gets the ease of use of a cartridge style razors with the superiority of a single blade. Feather blades are so sharp that shaving with them can be a challenge with a conventional safety razor. The OneBlade design virtually eliminates nicks and cuts. Also, have moved from a simple bowl to a scuttle. The increased warmth of the lather is a definite plus.
single edge blade are a must, I prefer straight razor and love the result, regards dapper shaves
Great video, I started to enjoy classic shaving 4 years ago and it’s really great for those who complains about bad multi edged razors and foams. Glad it is becoming more and more popular thanks to people like you !
Only tip I could give, you should avoid using an alun stone , it is apparently bad for your skin.
Instead, if the cuts are not too bad, just use cold water (as cold as possible depending on your skin tolerance) before your after shave, it works just fine for me.
Some people will even use a mix of red and green clay, but I don’t use this technique.
That is my advice for small cuts too. In my case it stops bleeding verry fast.
agreed, multi blade systems and foams are not great and nothing beats a proper wetshave, especially with a straight razor.
interesting feedback about alum, I agree that alum will dry out your skin if used in isolation with any other post shave. That said alum is definitely NOT bad for your skin and whilst cold water with stop nicks, cut on facial skin will bleed a lot and water alone will not help, alum in particular work well. Moreover alum is healthy and safe alternative too anti-perspirant/deodorants. definitely not bad for your skin, regards dapper shaves
Very good video Kirby. I've only been shaving wet for three years, but 5 minutes is really sporty. I think 15 minutes with proper preparation is realistic. I use Taylor of old Bond Street and Floris London Elite Aftershave.
It says explained in under 5 minutes because the video is under 5 minutes. It has nothing to do with how fast the shave actually will be when performed.
Hi Christian, great feedback and I fully agree with your 15min observations, preparation and post shave makes all the difference. regards dapper shaves
*THANK YOU FOR THIS!*
I have not seen this done since my father was alive and still had his office on Exchange Street. That part of my life was 32 years ago now.
*My Father died at 52 when I was 26.*
*YOUR LITTLE GIRL MISSES YOU SO MUCH DADDY.*
I don’t know how I got here but I like this guy. Subscribing!
Do you ever shave prior to getting dressed?
Hahahaaa
1:42 "And then for the Adam's apple"
Me: *laughs in fat neck*
Me: using a bic without any lubricant in just 30-40 second.
Ouch
Hi Kirby,
Thanks for another excellent video. I wonder how frequently the badger brush needs to be replaced. Also, I’m interested if you’ve ever worked with Black clients on the wet shave and have any tips for wet shaving with our skin and hair type.
Keep up the great work. I’m an Allen Edmonds customer and a Saphir user these days and use your chamois since finding you online last year. You’re a real value add to the community.
All the best,
Stephen
wonderful feedback Stephen. I’ve found shavette or straight razors to the best and consistent results especially for African and mediterranean gents. Before a shave lift any ingrown hairs with a medical pricking needle from the skin and then complete the shave. It’s important to shave regularly and nourish the skin properly. Very coarse beard will benefit from a stiffer blade preferably with a belly. Im not African but have very sensitive skin with extremely thin and curly hairs that wants to grown in so I have a understanding for some of the challenges. Since I’ve switched to a straight razor ALL my skin and beard problem have disappeared. More impoI dont get any ingrown any more and my skin is soft and beautiful, at least to me. I have some videos and education out if interested, regards dapper shaves
the gillette open comb all shave extremely well, I own a RFB long comb, regards dapper shaves
If anyone is thinking of getting the same razor he is using as your first razor DON'T 🤣 it called the Muhle R41 and considered one of if not the most aggressive safety razor you can buy :-) maby buy the Muhle R89 :-) anyway its always nice to see a video from another Treditinal wet shaver 😁😁 👏
@Holy i didn't say anything about the blade lol
@Holy assume what you want to assume lol i have been shaving my head and face like this for nearly 20 years. I would say i have the experience to know what i am talking about. Have a good day
This is a great video Kirby. Many people think that this kind of shaving is complicated and could be dangerous so you don´t cut yourself but all these are myths. How long have you been shaving and what are your favorite products?
Try shaving with hair conditioner it lubricates well and isn't drying.
thanx for the lesson😁👍 things i did not know👍
Good video. Keep up the good work.
Greetings from Ecuador.
Are you near the equator
@@chrisfreedman1707 I am in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
Does he sleep with a tie too
Hi this is great video i like your opinon what protacts to take for a bigginer for example what shaving machine is better or blades soap or creams thank you
does Kirby go to bed in a shirt and tie?
Hi Kirby! Great video! Thank you! I was wondering if you had any tips for those having extra sensitive skin?
Skin preparation and post shave activities are critical, if the skin is not healthy or well prepared the impact especially on sensitive skin can be disastrous. If you dont already learn to face lather, quality soap makes a difference, lather must be properly hydrated. smooth rather than sharp blades will further make a difference. shallow blade/skin angle and light pressure are the other basic. I have thin, curly hairs with and very sensitive skin and shave daily. I have some vids out, regards dapper shaves
Never seen anyone shave with a shirt and tie on?
Thank you👏👍🙏✊
Thank you for good explanation Kirby, but aren't you feeling uncomfortable shaving in shirt and tie?))))
OK Mr. Allison,
we are used to your "I shine my shoes in white shirt, tie & suit" schtick, now you even shave in shirt & tie - I wonder if you show us your shower routine some time in the future, will you also do it in proper business attire?🤣😂😅
So Kirby's just going to keep ignoring my requests for a dressing gown vid lol
Wet shaving with a freshly pressed white shirt and tie--strong
i also wear a tie beneath my bath robe
*ploop*
Crap, my suit!
suiting up only to shave with dry pasty soap is absolutely hilarious. every gentleman should have a butler to perform these grooming tasks, not sure why Kirby does not have one 😂
I am just getting into wet shaving with a safety razor. How many uses/shaves do the blades last? new blade every time?
You need a little more water in that shaving cream buddy it's thirsty... your beard hair doesnt appear course enough to warrant that R 41 open comb...
Give the German Merkur slant THE Merkur 37c a go.. good enough for coarse facial hair but perfect for Mild to medium like yours...
Slants are great
Good video! every gentleman should try wet shaving properly with a badger hair brush
You've got a pretty good Badger hair brush...
Although, barr-nunn, the best most well-made Badger hair shaving brush out there is The Simpsons Chubby II...
Very similar to yours but iconic. Cheers
I think if he hydrates the lather as it should be, remaining clean in his attire is impossible. In this regard I don’t think its the best showcase for what wetshaving should be, regards dapper shaves
I also have small face and jaw.
When are the custom cowboy boots gonna be done? Can't wait to see what you went with.
could you go into beard care possibly? you mentioned pre save conditioning for the beard, is there more to it than just wetting your beard?
Watch some traditional straight razor videos. Nomad Barber has some good ones. You could hold a hot washcloth up to your face to simulate a “hot towel” and there are shaving oils for lubrication and beard softening.
@kirbyallison can you do a video on fountain/ calligraphy pens if you know anything about them?
PRE SHAVE LOTION YOU PHILISTINE !
Am I alone wen it comes to shaving before a shower? I feel it sooths the skin so I'm not itchy all day
Noone is shaving wearing the white collar shirt and a tie. 😂
I really never understood aftershave. Most are alcohol based and dry the skin and cause premature aging imo
I couldn’t use a badger brush….. I like Badgers too much.
I wanted to buy the shaving brush until I saw the price
I understand that kind of sticker shock completely!!
I bought my best badger hair shave brush from Trufit & Hill St. James London as a 20th birthday present for myself.
It was about £250.
Yes it was expensive but I'm now 48 & I still use it every day.
So for roughly £9/year so far, I see it as a good investment!!
You can probably fine cheaper options. You're basically paying for it being "hand made" and the branding. The razor blades they're selling at his store for 30 dollars for a pack of a 100 you can find on ebay for 5 dollars for a 100.
@@christianoliver3572 will think about it
As soon as the brush touches your face you will know why you spent that kind of money.
@@sethczehatowski273 Yes you're right.
I had not really thought about how it's OK for men to kind of pamper themselves until I started watching these videos.
Also that I have been doing exactly that for years.
It's just something that guys of my age (millennial) don't talk about too much I guess.
Very disappointed thought you’d use a straight razor
you want to see straight razor shave, see you later. regards dapper shaves
Can you do a video at the barber?
This is something we are trying to sort out!
Does Kirby go to sleep like that? 😅
I can not understand that you shave with the shirt and tie on….
most gentlemen shave bud nak3d straight out the show 😂, regards dapper shaves
You remind me of Tommy Taffy
Its 2021 and people still shave with razors lol
It really hurts I don't think my hair is softening. What can I do?
In many parts of his face, he's shaving "against the grain," or against the way the hair grows on your face. Try shaving with the grain to get your face used to wet shaving and see if it helps. You won't get as close of a shave, but it will be more comfortable as you're getting used to it. If you let your beard grow out a bit, you'll see the direction the hair on the different areas of your face grows.
WHAT IS HE WEARING?
Shave right out of the shower but also after you out on a suit and tie
Yeah. I'm not doing all that.
Before I decided to grow a beard I always shaved out of the shower
1:46 instructions unclear, my skin is off
full shave suited and booted :), wouldn't trust myself
There's too much pageantry for this
Jimmy Carr
You wear a tie and a suit while shaving?!?! What?!? Are u serious?! Come on, Kirby. That’s too much.
Well I am filming a video.. I obviously don't in the privacy of my own home.
Some nasty looking nicks in that shave. They really should be the exception not the rule. Are you using a blade that works for you? Took me a while to find the right one for me.
smooth blades should be considered over sharp blades, regards dapper shaves
Shaving against the direction of my beard gives me ingrown hairs.
You should try a Gillette Mach 3 razor… no cuts whatsoever
You'd struggle to cut yourself, but you will get shaving bumps and rash as it pulls the hair with the first blade and cuts with the second and third. There's no reason at all to regularly cut yourself with a safety razor, Kirby has just had a bit of a mare in this video.
Been wet shaving for about 8yrs now….cmon though Mr.Allison.. step up to where the big boys play, try a straight razor sir. Double edge just not quite sophisticated enough for your channel! I enjoy classical music during my straight shaves. Wish I could figure out how to incorporate a cigar into the equation as well. Lol
💯 ❤ I’m a daily straight razor shaver and find it to be the pinnacle of wetshaving i. term of results and skills, regards dapper shaves
I want to avoid this as much as possible because it always hurts like hell.
The key is pulling the correct range of dumb faces
Jesus loves you
Wet shaving,while dressed like noel coward!........practical 😅
Pathetic!!! You have to wear 3 parts suit for shaving.
I love watching your insights into how a proper gentleman should dress and behave, but the shaving with a tie, jus doesn’t make sense. I understand you are trying to keep the same theme of being a gentleman throughout the video but it’s just not realistic. Other than that great video.
I wonder how many of Kirby’fans,shave them selfs with tie and shirt on….it has no sense….
You’re bleeding.
🎩🥃
3rd
First
What a disaster!
Second
You look silly
This is the wrong way to shave not even the right thirteenth steps