Stephen is really cool dude! I love watching him. If that is the CJB, it's out of S Korea. That was my 1st Kamisori shavette. I'm a HUGE Kamisori fan. I have passed along my CJB and now use a Kai knockoff and a Feather SS (which is FENOMINAL shaver!). Great shave though!
Great side by side comparison. I've never tried a Kamisori, however I have a Razorine which gives a great shave. The techniques appear similar to use. Thanks for sharing!
David chaffin - I’ve never used a razorine but can see they are DEs side mounted. They have a blade guard. These razors and straights with an open blade are very different and can give a much closer shave if you get the technique down.
I also have the CJB kamasori and I love it, I try to let the blade stretch as far as I can since they can be over a buck a peice many places. I like using it along with my classic samurai Shavette when I’m sporting a beard to get those crispy ass lineups that look like you just left the barbershop. 💈😁🤙🏻💈. Good stuff Why spend over 100 bucks when this one is just as good?! Blows my mind so much money just to get that name. Same thing with fashion it seems
Matt I have 3 Feather razors, one of which is the Kamisori style. The main advantage to the feathers over the traditional straights is the lack of maintenance, especially when traveling away from home for extended periods of time. BTW, if you are coming back into the US from Mexico put them in your checked baggage. Even without a blade in them the screeners south of the border will want to confiscate them. I had to talk a blue streak to get the supervisor to release it.
@@drmatt357 I learned how to straight with a parker shavette used it for 7 years before investing in a traditional straight. Almost zero learning curve, just had to get used to a blade that was twice as big as the shavette. I'm pretty sure have the straight very sharp invested in a 12k grit niwa but like you said DE is such a thin edge they don't compare. I do tend to get a little sloppy with my technique because I can get away with it with the traditional, but the good old shavette is there to tighten it up. Have used my DE a few times when in a hurry but the odds of ingrowns goes way up. Love the art shaving should be an experience not a chore. Your face will love u for it!
DrMatt357 I agree. I’ve gone through a lot of shavettes and when I whittled my collection down to one, the Universal 8/8” shavette survived... desert island piece for me.
Nicely done Dr Matt, and yes Stephen is a nice man.😌👍 I think you’re spot on about the relative smoothness of the blade types, but the Wecks are still my favourites. 🙄 The scales on a western style razor give an advantage to me, pinching them between my fingers is a big part of my grip. As you showed, DE shavettes are fine if your technique is up to it, especially if you choose a blade of the quality of a Polsilver, I tried one of the the black Derby’s in one last night, so much better than their other horrible offering. 😌
What is their other offering? My cheapo shavette came with Derby 'professional' half blades in a green box. As a bald, shaved guy it's hard for me to verify claims of 'For Barbers Use' since my need for a barber is parallel to my need for shampoo. What's a decent life expectancy for a blade - 3 shaves = a week for me. T
They’re the ones Trunker. I know some people like them, but I don’t, not in shavettes, they aren’t sharp enough for me. I want to know that the blade will glide and they don’t give me that reassuring feeling. I was looking forwards to trying the Derby Premium blades as I’d heard good things about them and they didn’t disappoint. It’s just how it is for me, I hope you have a better time with them.
Thanks for that - that's what i shall do. i've been shaving with a cheapo shavette for a couple of months - and here comes the heresy, i can get a better shave with one than with a straight. Maybe it just doesn't feel as long-lasting. T
@@drmatt357 okay thanks, because I stuck to shavettes till now, and didnt know if i should go to straights or not, joining the straight community now 😉😂
I have a traditional straight and It's no where near as sharp as my shavette. However the sound and feel is much better with the traditional. If you get proficient with a shavette you'll have no problems transiting to a traditional just need to get use to the larger blade.
I remember the first time I used a feather blade in a double edge safety razor I honestly thought I forgot to put the blade in couldn't even tell it was there it's just like hairs there one second I shaved without a blade and it's gone the next second best razor blade I've ever used
Good to see you posting again Matt, you were on hiatus for a minute there buddy! Lol Btw, In my opinion the Kamisori is superior. I guess it's all a matter of preference. Those feather blades are too bad sharp! I'm note a fan of shavettes. I'll stick to the straight up good ole fashion straights. Hope all is well bro!
Straights are King Josh but nice to change it up once in a while. Since I don't monetize my videos so you guys can view commercial free, I don't depend on the income from them so I do it for fun and once a month to me is fun. If it were a job that I relied on for money, then I'd do weekly videos or more and constantly be trying to sell everyone some shit vendors send me to promote. That'll never happen on my channel!
If your going with a shavette, spend the money and get the best. The Feathers are the Rolls Royce of shavettes. Try the KAI blades, IMO they are better then the Feathers.
Yo Dr Matt, I am just getting into straight razor shaving....but I’ve got some questions. I have watched almost all of your videos, but I’ve not seen you answer the questions I have. So here it is, I got a kit for Father’s Day and it came with a soap puck that’s not in a tin. How in the world do I get that thing to lather properly?! I can’t make it sit still in a bowl. Hahahaha!
Actually a good question Tommy. You can take it and throw it in a coffee mug. It may still rotate but won't really go anywhere. I take it to a cheese grater then press the flakes into an empty soap tub I have from an old soap or you can get empty tubs.
Thanks Dr Matt! I’ll give it a shot. I was curious about that actually, I wasn’t sure if I should soften it up and let it harden into the bowl or not. But I will try the mug!! The reason I got started using the straight razor was to get nice lines on my beard and actually see where I was shaving. My wife got me a Grim Blades essential shave kit from Classicshaving.com. So far it’s been great! I started with a super cheap shavette from a beauty supply store and when I used the Grim Blades razor, for the first time, it was like a beam of light shining straight from heaven. Hahaha! It’s difficult to do the upper lip and the sideburns, but I imagine it will get easier.
I’ve a quick question if you’d be kind enough to answer. I’ve got a dovo razor which was blunt, I sent it back to Germany the other day and they sharpened it again. It’s come back much better than before. However it’s still not as sharp as my disposable shavette. Is this normal or is it that it hasn’t been sharpened as fine as it could have been?
If you're using the DE blades in your shavette, a straight razor will not get that sharp or have the effortless glide they do. I don't know what to tell you about the Dovo edge. Honestly, I've never had or tried a factory edge that I thought was any good. If you're in the US and want to send it to me to look at, I'll be glad to check it out.
DrMatt357 thanks Matt. No I’m in the U.K. The DE blades are great but I would rather use the dovo razor as half the fun is about stropping and getting a good edge. What I’ll do is buy my own stones and follow your videos so that I can get a better edge than what comes out the factory. Do you post to the U.K. and please can you remind me what stones I need to buy?
@@Fank234 - I can ship there but of course it's not cheap. To start, I’d get an 8K stone, either a Shapton or Norton and a 12K Naniwa Super Stone or if you want a natural stone, the ILR.
I thought you were going to try the Williams/Cremo Classic Mix Bomb💣💣💣??? You know, not for nothing, but I thought I heard you say in one of your early videos that you always answer your emails. Well... I’ve emailed you twice now. Once recently about the “bomb” mix & once quite a while ago, neither of which have you replied to. So good luck to anyone dropping you a line about anything.
FamilyD - I always read my emails and reply. Problem lately has been that hotmail has been putting them in the junk folder and I don’t see them. Sorry about that. You can always try my gmail account. Same prefix. That’s always working. Thanks for stopping by.
feel like you can shave more surface area without hair plowing inside the blade holders ( or blade swing as i call, because i dont know its actual name ha)
Doc thanks for the reply. Kids are all grown now that is what I wish would have taken twice as long, time goes by too fast. To each is own but I would rather be enjoying the outside and breathing fresh air. I do find these shave forums and youtubers comical. Everyone chasing shave soaps and shave gear. All of it is subjective of course. One bald guy gives a shave score for every review he does again purely subjective. Keep up the good work as it is entertaining for sure!
Stephen is really cool dude! I love watching him. If that is the CJB, it's out of S Korea. That was my 1st Kamisori shavette. I'm a HUGE Kamisori fan. I have passed along my CJB and now use a Kai knockoff and a Feather SS (which is FENOMINAL shaver!). Great shave though!
Gnomeo Shaves - Thanks Lee. Seems they’re only as good as the blade you put in them. The blade felt just OK. Thanks for stopping by. 😉👍🏻
Great side by side comparison. I've never tried a Kamisori, however I have a Razorine which gives a great shave. The techniques appear similar to use. Thanks for sharing!
David chaffin - I’ve never used a razorine but can see they are DEs side mounted. They have a blade guard. These razors and straights with an open blade are very different and can give a much closer shave if you get the technique down.
the polsilvers were my favourite DE blades but the factory making them was closed.
I also have the CJB kamasori and I love it, I try to let the blade stretch as far as I can since they can be over a buck a peice many places. I like using it along with my classic samurai Shavette when I’m sporting a beard to get those crispy ass lineups that look like you just left the barbershop. 💈😁🤙🏻💈. Good stuff
Why spend over 100 bucks when this one is just as good?! Blows my mind so much money just to get that name. Same thing with fashion it seems
Matt
I have 3 Feather razors, one of which is the Kamisori style. The main advantage to the feathers over the traditional straights is the lack of maintenance, especially when traveling away from home for extended periods of time. BTW, if you are coming back into the US from Mexico put them in your checked baggage. Even without a blade in them the screeners south of the border will want to confiscate them. I had to talk a blue streak to get the supervisor to release it.
djecpamba - In Mexico you have to grease them to get anything done.
Wow, amazing shaving techniques
Nice shave as usual Matt
👍👍👍
Have a great day and take care.
🤘😃🤘
Thanks Matti!
I use my shavette on occasion just to keep my skills honed. Those bad boys take no prisoners, nothing but perfect technique should apply.
Absolutely 100% correct!! Especially true with the half of DE blade.
@@drmatt357 I learned how to straight with a parker shavette used it for 7 years before investing in a traditional straight. Almost zero learning curve, just had to get used to a blade that was twice as big as the shavette. I'm pretty sure have the straight very sharp invested in a 12k grit niwa but like you said DE is such a thin edge they don't compare. I do tend to get a little sloppy with my technique because I can get away with it with the traditional, but the good old shavette is there to tighten it up. Have used my DE a few times when in a hurry but the odds of ingrowns goes way up. Love the art shaving should be an experience not a chore. Your face will love u for it!
Mike Vigil - Totally agree. Couldn’t have said it better!
The Feather AC blades really mellow out after a couple of shaves. I always found shaves 3-10 to be the most comfortable.
murc1414 - it even seemed to mellow within the shave but I don’t think it could ever feel like the DE blade. JMO tho.
DrMatt357 I agree. I’ve gone through a lot of shavettes and when I whittled my collection down to one, the Universal 8/8” shavette survived... desert island piece for me.
Hi dr Matt,
I like to try the kamisori!
I love watching your shaving and sharpening video’s.
Aart Dirks - OK Art, it’s going out this morning to someone and I’ll have him send it to you. Email me with your mailing info.
Nicely done Dr Matt, and yes Stephen is a nice man.😌👍
I think you’re spot on about the relative smoothness of the blade types, but the Wecks are still my favourites. 🙄 The scales on a western style razor give an advantage to me, pinching them between my fingers is a big part of my grip. As you showed, DE shavettes are fine if your technique is up to it, especially if you choose a blade of the quality of a Polsilver, I tried one of the the black Derby’s in one last night, so much better than their other horrible offering. 😌
Dave Card - It’s crazy how different the DE blades can feel and how one feels lousy to me yet someone else’s favorite. I like them all!
What is their other offering? My cheapo shavette came with Derby 'professional' half blades in a green box. As a bald, shaved guy it's hard for me to verify claims of 'For Barbers Use' since my need for a barber is parallel to my need for shampoo.
What's a decent life expectancy for a blade - 3 shaves = a week for me.
T
They’re the ones Trunker. I know some people like them, but I don’t, not in shavettes, they aren’t sharp enough for me. I want to know that the blade will glide and they don’t give me that reassuring feeling. I was looking forwards to trying the Derby Premium blades as I’d heard good things about them and they didn’t disappoint. It’s just how it is for me, I hope you have a better time with them.
I only use a half DE blade once or twice in a shavette.
Thanks for that - that's what i shall do. i've been shaving with a cheapo shavette for a couple of months - and here comes the heresy, i can get a better shave with one than with a straight.
Maybe it just doesn't feel as long-lasting.
T
What's better a shavette or a good honed straight? For a quality shave... 🤔
Elvis Presley - That’s easy, a well sorted straight
@@drmatt357 okay thanks, because I stuck to shavettes till now, and didnt know if i should go to straights or not, joining the straight community now 😉😂
I have a traditional straight and It's no where near as sharp as my shavette. However the sound and feel is much better with the traditional. If you get proficient with a shavette you'll have no problems transiting to a traditional just need to get use to the larger blade.
Sorry you weren't happier with the shave I hope you have a great weekend.
abe frohman - Thanks Abe. I think I’ll make through!😝
Cool shave DrMatt I’ve always wanted too try a Kamisori, but I’ve never got the nerve up to trying one.
Lucas Huff - They do feel a little funny Luke but half way through your first pass, you got it!😉
I remember the first time I used a feather blade in a double edge safety razor I honestly thought I forgot to put the blade in couldn't even tell it was there it's just like hairs there one second I shaved without a blade and it's gone the next second best razor blade I've ever used
Good to see you posting again Matt, you were on hiatus for a minute there buddy! Lol Btw, In my opinion the Kamisori is superior. I guess it's all a matter of preference. Those feather blades are too bad sharp! I'm note a fan of shavettes. I'll stick to the straight up good ole fashion straights. Hope all is well bro!
Straights are King Josh but nice to change it up once in a while. Since I don't monetize my videos so you guys can view commercial free, I don't depend on the income from them so I do it for fun and once a month to me is fun. If it were a job that I relied on for money, then I'd do weekly videos or more and constantly be trying to sell everyone some shit vendors send me to promote. That'll never happen on my channel!
Instead of a Feather Artist Club blade, try a Proline p-30. So much smoother.
The shave must be smooth!
Agar Alpha - yes it was. I’d still prefer a well sorted straight for smoothness tho. 😉. Thanks for the view.
Love watching Stephens channel he gets the best facial expressions ..
TShull - he has a kind heart Tim. 😁 Thanks for stopping by.
@@drmatt357 Yes he does, he has helped me a lot in this rabbit hole.
Great video! Have you ever shaved with a real kamisori? Something like Iwasaki? I love those.
If your going with a shavette, spend the money and get the best. The Feathers are the Rolls Royce of shavettes. Try the KAI blades, IMO they are better then the Feathers.
Good video thanks Doc
You're welcome Carmine and thanks for stopping by.
Yogurt is yummy. Mmm.
Knife to the Face - Indeed!
Great shave Dr. Matt. Yeah I am a mess, L.O.L.
Stephen Davidson - Thanks for the gift Steve. Hope lots of folks get to try it out. 😉👍🏻🤘🏻
@@drmatt357 you are welcome. The brand is called Feather Artist Club.
Yo Dr Matt, I am just getting into straight razor shaving....but I’ve got some questions. I have watched almost all of your videos, but I’ve not seen you answer the questions I have.
So here it is, I got a kit for Father’s Day and it came with a soap puck that’s not in a tin. How in the world do I get that thing to lather properly?! I can’t make it sit still in a bowl. Hahahaha!
Actually a good question Tommy. You can take it and throw it in a coffee mug. It may still rotate but won't really go anywhere. I take it to a cheese grater then press the flakes into an empty soap tub I have from an old soap or you can get empty tubs.
Thanks Dr Matt! I’ll give it a shot. I was curious about that actually, I wasn’t sure if I should soften it up and let it harden into the bowl or not. But I will try the mug!!
The reason I got started using the straight razor was to get nice lines on my beard and actually see where I was shaving.
My wife got me a Grim Blades essential shave kit from Classicshaving.com. So far it’s been great! I started with a super cheap shavette from a beauty supply store and when I used the Grim Blades razor, for the first time, it was like a beam of light shining straight from heaven. Hahaha! It’s difficult to do the upper lip and the sideburns, but I imagine it will get easier.
@@tommymetzgar72 - Takes a year to get good with a straight razor!
Man I wish I had the money for your traditional Kami.
Darin Glisson - I’ve had it for a while Darin so drop me a line anytime. 😉
I’ve a quick question if you’d be kind enough to answer. I’ve got a dovo razor which was blunt, I sent it back to Germany the other day and they sharpened it again. It’s come back much better than before. However it’s still not as sharp as my disposable shavette. Is this normal or is it that it hasn’t been sharpened as fine as it could have been?
If you're using the DE blades in your shavette, a straight razor will not get that sharp or have the effortless glide they do. I don't know what to tell you about the Dovo edge. Honestly, I've never had or tried a factory edge that I thought was any good. If you're in the US and want to send it to me to look at, I'll be glad to check it out.
DrMatt357 thanks Matt. No I’m in the U.K. The DE blades are great but I would rather use the dovo razor as half the fun is about stropping and getting a good edge. What I’ll do is buy my own stones and follow your videos so that I can get a better edge than what comes out the factory. Do you post to the U.K. and please can you remind me what stones I need to buy?
@@Fank234 - I can ship there but of course it's not cheap.
To start, I’d get an 8K stone, either a Shapton or Norton and a 12K Naniwa Super Stone or if you want a natural stone, the ILR.
DrMatt357 thanks. I’ll take a look and buy in next few days
DrMatt357 sorry, please can you give me link to your site so I can buy the stones. Thanks
I thought you were going to try the Williams/Cremo Classic Mix Bomb💣💣💣???
You know, not for nothing, but I thought I heard you say in one of your early videos that you always answer your emails. Well... I’ve emailed you twice now. Once recently about the “bomb” mix & once quite a while ago, neither of which have you replied to. So good luck to anyone dropping you a line about anything.
FamilyD - I always read my emails and reply. Problem lately has been that hotmail has been putting them in the junk folder and I don’t see them. Sorry about that. You can always try my gmail account. Same prefix. That’s always working. Thanks for stopping by.
i want a shavette that has a little more blade sticking out
feel like you can shave more surface area without hair plowing inside the blade holders ( or blade swing as i call, because i dont know its actual name ha)
You can leave as much blade out as u want by adjusting it's position off the prongs but if u catch an edge have a septic stick ready.
Mike Vigil i had to grind mine down on a sharpening stone but it worked out.
@@Sproutt Impressive!
Mike Vigil still wants more blade sticking out but works better now.
You shave what ??
snake plissken1984 - my face? Not sure of the question...
Just way too much time spent on such a simple task as shaving.
Kurt V - LOL! You must not be old enough or have kids to appreciate the solitude! At times I wish it took twice as long. 😏
Doc thanks for the reply. Kids are all grown now that is what I wish would have taken twice as long, time goes by too fast. To each is own but I would rather be enjoying the outside and breathing fresh air. I do find these shave forums and youtubers comical. Everyone chasing shave soaps and shave gear. All of it is subjective of course. One bald guy gives a shave score for every review he does again purely subjective.
Keep up the good work as it is entertaining for sure!
Kurt
For some of us It’s less of a task and more of an occasional indulgence. Not something I do on a daily basis...