I'm a woman with PCOS, and one of the symptoms is excess facial hair. I shave my face daily, and your videos are extremely helpful for me! I really need my skin to stay in good shape because wearing makeup can cause a lot of problems if my skin is irritated. Thank you for sharing your expertise!
i heard all women should shave their faces so makeup can apply better, being the guy i am id wear makeup if i were a news anchor? i wonder how many anchors do this.
‘Stretch and release’, that’s the mantra. Never thought, as a man, I would watch videos of another man shaving, but here I am. The tips you give are very helpful, thank you! Kind regards from the Netherlands
Just got into DE shaving at 42 years old and oh boy, I've been missing out! Some areas are easy to get baby smooth even as a beginner but those resistant areas (chin, neck and jawline for me) really give me trouble, always a slight stubble left on those. Thanks for these tips, you always seem to pack so much straight to the point no nonsense information in your videos!
My beard is medium density with coarse curly hair (susceptible to ingrown). For many years, I avoided shaving and just used a trimmer to keep a short stubble. Once I learned proper DE wet shaving. BINGO problems disappeared. More frequent wet shaving reduced ingrowns. Currently I prefer a relatively aggressive razor with less aggressive blade and I get close shaves (not too close to reduce ingrowns) very comfortably every other day. Thanks Geo.
@@geofatboy - There are a couple good shave tutorials on RUclips, but I like urs the best! You really go into depth and details on the tips and it is very informative!
Wow, this helped me a lot because of having a relatively larger Adam's apple. Always wondered how to actually avoid getting cuts over it.... Thanks a lot sir!
This is actually really helpful. Due to a lotta beard & electric razor haven’t used a real razor for decades. Picked up a DE safety razor & needed advice. Thanks a lot 🙏🏼
Hello Geo, I just started safety razor shaving few days ago though I started shaving in 2015. I was having trouble with some difficult areas, especially the adam apple as I a got large one. Your tips helped me, thanks for your great suggestions.
Hi Brian, Yes, I don't like to overshave. I used to a bit with my Feather AS-D2 but this caused a lot of soreness and the Alum would sting badly after. I now carefully use more aggressive razors and don't need to overshave. My •63 Masamune or •68 open comb Gamechanger give me a great shave without the need for excessive scraping. Stay safe Sir, Dave.
I have a small birthmark above my lip, on the left central side and its so hard to shave there without bleeding. And i like that birthmark so i don’t want to damage that nor my hair follicles. This kinda helped i wanted to shave my face tomorrow i’ll try the soft touch cut
Great tips and info Geo. This is the kind of stuff I discovered early on in my wet shaving journey. With regard to your nick, it’s important for many new shavers to understand that fewer passes/ less repetition is often preferred. Not every shave has to be BBS, and usually a very close shave shouldn’t be followed by another the next day. BTW, 2/3 of BBS is BS! For some, a BBS shave is a rarity. Excellent advice on practicing straight razor technique by using a shavette without a blade inserted. This is particularly helpful when learning to shave with your non-dominant hand. Finally, prep is very important, shouldn’t be rushed, and can easily be overlooked.
I tried that with a turkish shavette once. then a clasp style. If you have any stubble, you may want to tape the blade slot.. Your hairs will go in the slit catch and yank out.
I have followed all these instructions on how to shave with a DE and my final decision is no wonder they came out with cartridges for shaving. Besides it being a total mess to clean up and a complete pain to set up I always find I missed spots. I’m going back to cartridges for my next shave.
As always my friend, excellent video!! You forgot the old man's spot...the terrible old man's Turkey Neck. Personally I use a technique of tightening the loose turkey neck skin as much as possible on the second pass and do an upsweep on the far left side and do an inverted "J" sweep towards the chin. Do the opposite on the other side of the neck towards the chin. I can go down, then side to side, then straight up then neck but the only way to get a real smooth shave on my old man's turkey neck is with that upward inverted "J" Sweep after the first downwards pass. GOD Bless you George.
My first time DE shaving I actually have off the few pimples I had lol. I didn't even feel it until I noticed how much I was bleeding. After attacking the spots with rubbing alcohol the bleeding stopped. A few months later I now have no pimples anymore 🤣
Fantastic video @Geofatboy! Honest advice as if you were helping a friend out there 👍Your channel stands out from the crowd. I have a dimpled chin (Kirk Douglas style) and will try your tips soon on that area. Greetings from Greece 🇬🇷 🙂
Hey Geo. Big fan of your videos and your service at Shave Nation. Stay healthy and keep up the good work! Can you please do a straight razor shaving video using the following lineup? Thanks!! Razor: Dovo inox stainless steel 3/8 Pre-shave: TOBS Jermyn St luxury preshave gel Cream: TOBS peppermint Post-shave: Thayers cucumber witch hazel Bowl: Yellow bumpy indestructibowl
This is (imo) the wet shaving master at work. I've learned everything about DE wet shaving from your videos and this is again a very informative video. I do have this question: do you shave you whole face bbs or just the cheeks? I try to shave my entire face bbs and I think this causes some irritation. But I was used to shave bbs with my cartridge razor and I'd like to have the same result with my safety razor. Greetings from Belgium!
Thanks Danny. I usually like to get super smooth on the cheeks cause I like the feel of it! So I do that final ATG pass on the cheeks to accomplish that. 2 passes is enough on the rest.
15:20 there's a theory that if you have that scar under the chin you were a roman soldier in a past live because the helmets they used had a leather cord the went around the chin to secure the helmet to your head. Great tips i have a mole on my chin and the first two times i went through it with my safety razor i sliced it open and was bleeding like crazy I'm going to try what you suggested on this video 🙂👍 keep doing videos like this one
Great video Geo. Thanks for all the great information. This is the first video that I've seen you bleed. I thought skin made of adamantium couldn't be cut. 😆
14:30 got me scared - I developed ingrown hairs at the jaw angle because I committed the unfortunate attempt of J-Hook in ATG direction of my beard growth with pressure. It got very inflamed and was burning hot. I only managed to control it by applying ground aspirin pills dissolved in cologne(2 tablets in total) over the area. Afterwards, it exfoliated like crazy as a bad suntan and the beard thinned so much that it doesn't grow anymore where aspirin contacted! Same razor, same technique in ATG direction, it was.
My beard doesn't support my smooth shave, so I always shave backwards and I have to shave both sides to be clean. I don't have many beards, so it won't be too difficult to shave backwards.
Hi Geo- Great technique shaving video; thank you! Very nice, helpful methods for the trouble spots. Take good care and be safe and be well. Best regards, as always, Geo!
How can you tell when your DE blade needs changing. I'm using Wilkinson Sword blades in Australia at the moment. I don't think there as good as they once were.
With 3 passes i can get a BBS shave over almost all of my face and neck. All except either side of my Adams Apple. The stubble grows outwards from it both sides. Shaving ATG on that spot and a fair bit of my neck leaves it sore after, with a bit of rash especially when it rubs on clothes. Am wondering wether to go for a really aggressive razor such as an R41 (currently use a Bluebeard Cutlass after starting with a Gillette DE89 clone) so dont use half as much pressure to get a close shave.
Geo💈💈 Nice demonstration and explanation of shaving trouble areas, everybody has them and this video will help, thanks. One area of interest is over shaving of super hydrated skin. Even experienced shavers do this to their own detriment by wanting too much too soon. Excellent video as always. Enjoy!
Geo... I just bought the Mudmaster for my b-day... the same model you have I believe... GWG1000-1A3.... what features do you use the most ? I just find out that the countdown timer is only 60 mins... that's a bummer for a watch that pricey... don't you think? anyways...it's probably going to be my last g-shock before the apocalypse ! lol You know it's coming right? that's why you bought that SHTF type of watch... to go along with your jeep when it's time to bug out ! LOL
Congrats on the Mudmaster! Well, we made it through the Toilet Paper Apocalypse so I think we're good for a while. I'm actually loving my RANGEMAN. I'm a fan of digital over analog. But-If you prefer LARGE watches-it's all MUDMASTER!
Great video Geo. I’m using the Feather blade as I have a strong thick growth, and I’m finding I’m doing about 3-4 passes to get a BBS. I’m even using Profaso pre shave cream and I’m getting little cuts on my chin which is bloody annoying!! Am I doing too many passes??
@@ozmobozo I think so, and going too hard with the razor 🪒 me thinks! It’s a learning curve when your just starting out on these blades. I will get it right lol!!
@@geofatboy Thanks mate! Yes your right, I’ve only been using these proper blades for less than two weeks. I think I have to be more gentle and less aggressive! Cheers
A great video Geo for people who are finding it difficult to get the right shaving angle or just having problems with tricky areas! My difficult areas are under my jawline towards my chin. My growth goes down but diagonally. So on the against the grain pass I have to shave up but diagonally. A really informative video though mate. Just shaved myself using my new Tatara Masamune •63 with the open comb in. Virtually bbs and silky smooth! Keep up the great videos Geo, they are really good! Take care and stay safe Sir, Dave. 👍👍👍
I need a guide for this, this was the only thing I was really hoping this video would cover. I can't get close anywhere under my jawline to my neck, surfaces are angular and not flat. So much irritation, physical and mental.
I switched from cartridges to a double edged safety a couple months ago and I love it! But I've never been satisfied with the results around the corners of my mouth, it always would still feel bristly/stubbly around there so I'd so more passes and end up butchering my face. Could it really be as simple as I just need to puff that part of my face out a little bit by pressing with my tongue? I can't wait to find out when I shave tomorrow morning!
@@geofatboy first attempt and the results were better than before, I'll have to fine tune just how much I puff it out but it definitely seems to be doing the trick!
Hi, Geo! I like your channel a lot. I have trouble shaving under the nose area, and I agree that the precision tip of the cartridge razor is excellent for that. Too bad I completely ditched the cartridge razors for DE ones a while back. Is there any special shaving tool for reaching difficult areas such as under the nose other than plastic cartridge razor and shavette? There must be one..
I'm new to this. I really liked Harry's but they're woke now so NO MORE. I have been using Derby razors with a Henson and I unfortunately get some tiny blood droplets under my nose... nothing big, so I will keep perfecting my technique using your video. Thanks so much.
Thank you for this video, I am fairly new to wet shaving and experiencing big difficulties at the mustache area. The problem is that my beard is super resistant and super thick & coarse there, and meanwhile my skin is also very sensitive there and nicks easy, so it's really hard for me to get a clean and BBS shave at the mustache area, there is always a shadow left and I usually nick very easy when trying to shave close. Going WTG at that area always leave a super visible shadow, and when I go XTG the shadow is smaller but still very visible, so I feel that my only way to get a BBS shave at that area is by going ATG, but going ATG at that area is also super hard since my beard is so incredibly thick and resistant and my skin is super delicate. I just wish that it would be possible for me to go WTG + XTG and still get a BBS shave but it's impossible at the mustache area for me. So do you have any recommendation in how I could get a BBS shave at that area without too much irritation? I currently use a Edwin Jagger DE that costed around 50 euro, but I am thinking of trying to switch to something else (maybe more aggressive that can handle my coarse beard better), like the straight razor feather sr shavette, if it can give a closer and smoother shave for my sensitive skin and coarse beard. I do all other things that you recommend, using a pre-shave cream, shave cream, hot water, etc. But any other tips to help me tackle this situation would be highly appreciated!
Do you ever shave against the grain on the upper lip ? I keep getting terrible irritation doing this most of the time as it's really hard to angle the razor correctly and mostly it's the blade kinda scraping against my skin without the safety bar involved at all.
Dear GF: Watched your every move until the very end. You taught me some maneuvers I intend to practice, including the use of the alum block to aide in stretching the skin. However, what you failed to demonstrate or discuss is how to shave those long and parallel stretches of skin that start just below the chin line and continue down to the breastbone with the Adam’s Apple tucked in between. A problem I suspect many of us OLDER, MORE MATURE shavers agonize over. Not your problem at the moment, but perhaps you have some advice on the subject anyways!!!
In some spots where I shave with my dominant hand - which is the right one, usually on the left jawline and the left part of the neck, I develop razor bumps and I think, although I'm not sure, it's when I do "cross the grain". I shave every 2 days or so doing two passes but I don't see them after the first pass which is with the grain - I could be wrong though. What could be the cause ? I shave with a Rockwell 6s with the 6 and 5 plates because anything below that just doesn't do it for me. Blades I use are either the Feather or the Blue Astra. Firstly I thought they were the soaps I was using (Scheermonnik samplers) because other people have reported some irritations from them as well and indeed things were better after I stopped using them, then I found out that I am kind of allergic to Perma Sharps which I was trying for a short time and then I went back to the cartridge and shaving cream (just for a day, don't worry :P ) and problem solved. Then I went back to the Rockwell, having an idea what the culprit might be and I changed the soap, I bought the Extro Miele (AWESOME scent but properties ? Meh...) and I still have this problem, although it's way better and less annoying. Any help ? Greeting from Greece!
@@geofatboy That sounds like a good idea, I'll give it a go but I think I found what was wrong. My skin can't tolerate across the grain passes!! Not sure why but I've shaved a couple of times now without doing across (just with and against) and no bumps!
Hey, Geo, thank you for the review. I have a curiosity: what is the difference between 3:46 scraping while going with the grain and 19:34 skimming while going against the grain? Thank you in advance!
Scraping means you have the blade perpendicular to the skin, the bar will usually keep you from hurting yourself too much this way. Skimming means you are completely parallel and missing or barely touching the hairs.
i swear this is impossible for me. My hair underneath the jawline grows in every random direction and i cant go with the grain everywhere because the angles are just to tight. I feel like theres no way to get rid of the ingrown hairs
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Shaving videos by day, mafia hits by night. I'd love this dude to narrate my gps. "Turn left ya fukkin gombah!"
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I'm a woman with PCOS, and one of the symptoms is excess facial hair. I shave my face daily, and your videos are extremely helpful for me! I really need my skin to stay in good shape because wearing makeup can cause a lot of problems if my skin is irritated. Thank you for sharing your expertise!
Thanks for sharing Amanda! I'm glad I could help. Enjoy!
i heard all women should shave their faces so makeup can apply better, being the guy i am id wear makeup if i were a news anchor? i wonder how many anchors do this.
‘Stretch and release’, that’s the mantra. Never thought, as a man, I would watch videos of another man shaving, but here I am. The tips you give are very helpful, thank you! Kind regards from the Netherlands
Just got into DE shaving at 42 years old and oh boy, I've been missing out! Some areas are easy to get baby smooth even as a beginner but those resistant areas (chin, neck and jawline for me) really give me trouble, always a slight stubble left on those. Thanks for these tips, you always seem to pack so much straight to the point no nonsense information in your videos!
My beard is medium density with coarse curly hair (susceptible to ingrown). For many years, I avoided shaving and just used a trimmer to keep a short stubble. Once I learned proper DE wet shaving. BINGO problems disappeared. More frequent wet shaving reduced ingrowns. Currently I prefer a relatively aggressive razor with less aggressive blade and I get close shaves (not too close to reduce ingrowns) very comfortably every other day. Thanks Geo.
Excellent! Thanks for sharing your winning BSS formula!
Good timing! Thanks GeoFatBoy. Started with first DE shave yesterday after decades of disposable/cartridges… No going back!!!
I watch so many shaving channels but the way I shave is what I learn from you , thanks Geo ❤️❤️
Same here!
BAM 🤛 I appreciate that!
@@geofatboy - There are a couple good shave tutorials on RUclips, but I like urs the best! You really go into depth and details on the tips and it is very informative!
Time to kick it up a notch! BAM!@@geofatboy
Wow, this helped me a lot because of having a relatively larger Adam's apple.
Always wondered how to actually avoid getting cuts over it....
Thanks a lot sir!
Glad I could help!
Thankyou , great advice, best wet shave tutorial I’ve seen , I’ve been looking over a year now
Thanks for this! Lots of great tips to help with my problem areas.
This is actually really helpful. Due to a lotta beard & electric razor haven’t used a real razor for decades. Picked up a DE safety razor & needed advice. Thanks a lot 🙏🏼
Hey Geo, can you review the Tabac shaving soap puck which comes in the white ceramic bowl in the next video? Thanks for the cool tips!
Tabac is manly stuff.
I love Tabac
Who makes it?
Sure thing! I think it's out of stock right now, but when it comes back in.
i love Tabac, been using many of their products since 5 years
Just when you think you've mastered the art of shaving...
Top notch video Geo👌
The Ice Man Cometh! Thanks! Have you seen the commercial with Ice-T, Vanilla Ice, and Stone Cold Steve Austin?
@@geofatboy 😂😂😂 I have now! I think the UK equivalent is called "Surf". Nobody does commercials like the U.S. though!
@@icecold2042 Thank God !!
i tried lifting nose trick in today's shave. great result. i could clean the area in one pass. thank you
Excellent!
I just bought a razor from you. I enjoy the videos so much
just by watching a single video from u change how i shave thanks man u derserve more subs!
Thank you and YES-I agree!
Very helpful video. I had trouble under the nose, now I just stretch the nose up and sideways to make the skin flat directly under the nose.
Glad it helped!
Hello Geo, I just started safety razor shaving few days ago though I started shaving in 2015. I was having trouble with some difficult areas, especially the adam apple as I a got large one. Your tips helped me, thanks for your great suggestions.
I always say do not over shave 💈leave it and do it another day thanks for the video
Hi Brian,
Yes, I don't like to overshave. I used to a bit with my Feather AS-D2 but this caused a lot of soreness and the Alum would sting badly after. I now carefully use more aggressive razors and don't need to overshave. My •63 Masamune or •68 open comb Gamechanger give me a great shave without the need for excessive scraping.
Stay safe Sir,
Dave.
Right on!
Thank you for these great tips! Love your videos. Have a great day.
I have a small birthmark above my lip, on the left central side and its so hard to shave there without bleeding. And i like that birthmark so i don’t want to damage that nor my hair follicles.
This kinda helped i wanted to shave my face tomorrow i’ll try the soft touch cut
Thanks for making this video!
My pleasure!
Great tips and info Geo. This is the kind of stuff I discovered early on in my wet shaving journey. With regard to your nick, it’s important for many new shavers to understand that fewer passes/ less repetition is often preferred. Not every shave has to be BBS, and usually a very close shave shouldn’t be followed by another the next day. BTW, 2/3 of BBS is BS! For some, a BBS shave is a rarity. Excellent advice on practicing straight razor technique by using a shavette without a blade inserted. This is particularly helpful when learning to shave with your non-dominant hand. Finally, prep is very important, shouldn’t be rushed, and can easily be overlooked.
Hi Ronnie-All great points! Thank you for sharing.
I tried that with a turkish shavette once. then a clasp style. If you have any stubble, you may want to tape the blade slot.. Your hairs will go in the slit catch and yank out.
Finally! A solution for getting under my nose. Thank you!
Thank you for teaching me how to shave
My pleasure!
Now, I’m enjoying shaving 🪒 my face from the safety razor I’m using now.
What's your razor of choice?
Love your videos geo. Your my only place I buy shaving products from now. Much love from New York 💪🏻
Legend! Thank you so much!
Hey Geo. These were some fantastic tips. The newbie will do well by following your channel.
Thanks.
Hope they all do! Thanks John
I have followed all these instructions on how to shave with a DE and my final decision is no wonder they came out with cartridges for shaving. Besides it being a total mess to clean up and a complete pain to set up I always find I missed spots. I’m going back to cartridges for my next shave.
Excellent tips Geo!
This is the first time I'm hearing about the J hooking technique, gonna try it next time I shave!
Glad it was helpful!
As always my friend, excellent video!! You forgot the old man's spot...the terrible old man's Turkey Neck. Personally I use a technique of tightening the loose turkey neck skin as much as possible on the second pass and do an upsweep on the far left side and do an inverted "J" sweep towards the chin. Do the opposite on the other side of the neck towards the chin. I can go down, then side to side, then straight up then neck but the only way to get a real smooth shave on my old man's turkey neck is with that upward inverted "J" Sweep after the first downwards pass. GOD Bless you George.
Thanks for covering this for us! Greatly appreciated. I hope you are doing well.
It's been a tough couple of days at Black Rock my friend. Take care and GOD Bless.
Always watch Geo to develop my DE stroke.
Thanks!
My first time DE shaving I actually have off the few pimples I had lol. I didn't even feel it until I noticed how much I was bleeding. After attacking the spots with rubbing alcohol the bleeding stopped. A few months later I now have no pimples anymore 🤣
Thanks Geo. I have quite a sharp Jawline that I often struggle with, I think the alum block trick might be a winner though. Stay lucky my friend
Great!
Great tips! Can’t wait to try them out next shave :)
Awesome! Thank you!
Great compilation of shaving wisdom (tips & tricks). Thanks GEO!
Excellent video! Highly informative and insightful. 🙌
I though one of the perks of DE and straight razor shaving is that it removes moles. Shaved all of mine off.
Thanks Geo. I tend to have a little trouble around the nose area but the chin is another part too. Very helpful!
Happy to help!
Thanks man, you're the best!!!
You're welcome!
I've had problems with the adams apple for ever. The skin drag + swallow is the best thing! I'm BBS there now haha
Nice!
Fantastic video @Geofatboy! Honest advice as if you were helping a friend out there 👍Your channel stands out from the crowd.
I have a dimpled chin (Kirk Douglas style) and will try your tips soon on that area.
Greetings from Greece 🇬🇷 🙂
Thanks for all the useful tips Geo...
My pleasure!
Thanks 👍
Great advice as always👏
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the video very handy bring on more god bless
Will do-Thanks Joe!
I suggest having a 3/8 or 4/8 razor for the difficult to reach places.
Good call!
I have a bumpy mole. I just cover it with my finger and shave around. Then, I use my electric shaver to shave above the mole. Safe!
Great techniques for us newbies
Glad it was helpful!
Great video, and timely! Thanks for posting this video!
My pleasure!
This is a great tutorial. Thanks for posting this. : )
Hey Geo. Big fan of your videos and your service at Shave Nation. Stay healthy and keep up the good work!
Can you please do a straight razor shaving video using the following lineup? Thanks!!
Razor: Dovo inox stainless steel 3/8
Pre-shave: TOBS Jermyn St luxury preshave gel
Cream: TOBS peppermint
Post-shave: Thayers cucumber witch hazel
Bowl: Yellow bumpy indestructibowl
Thank you for your kind words and support SN. Taken under advisement!
Geo great video.
Please do sbaving with tabac shaving soap
I think I already have a video with Tabac..ruclips.net/user/geofatboy
Loved the shaving tips Geo:)
Glad you like them!
Watching this as my neck is on fire from razor burn💀 I’ll know for the next time now for sure!
I have a bulbous pepper 🫑 chin like yours and I keep cutting it …can u do a video for us straight razor guys ?😊
This is (imo) the wet shaving master at work.
I've learned everything about DE wet shaving from your videos and this is again a very informative video. I do have this question: do you shave you whole face bbs or just the cheeks? I try to shave my entire face bbs and I think this causes some irritation. But I was used to shave bbs with my cartridge razor and I'd like to have the same result with my safety razor. Greetings from Belgium!
Thanks Danny. I usually like to get super smooth on the cheeks cause I like the feel of it! So I do that final ATG pass on the cheeks to accomplish that. 2 passes is enough on the rest.
Thank you for your very quick response, Geo and I wish you a very pleasant Sunday.
15:20 there's a theory that if you have that scar under the chin you were a roman soldier in a past live because the helmets they used had a leather cord the went around the chin to secure the helmet to your head.
Great tips i have a mole on my chin and the first two times i went through it with my safety razor i sliced it open and was bleeding like crazy I'm going to try what you suggested on this video 🙂👍 keep doing videos like this one
Are your Bandana days over ? I think you looked pretty cool with a Bandana.
I still like to toss the do-rag on now and again, stay tuned!
Thankyou for accurate advice.
You are so welcome
love your vids geo. i was thinking about this today! keep it going :)
Thanks! Will do!
Any tips on how to shave the family jewels?
This is super informative as usual! Thanks.
Great video Geo. Thanks for all the great information. This is the first video that I've seen you bleed. I thought skin made of adamantium couldn't be cut. 😆
I am in fact human after all...
Great video. Learned allot, thanks a million!
Thanks Geo. Great video bro!
You’re a legend 👍
Wohhh Baby! Thanks David.
14:30 got me scared - I developed ingrown hairs at the jaw angle because I committed the unfortunate attempt of J-Hook in ATG direction of my beard growth with pressure. It got very inflamed and was burning hot. I only managed to control it by applying ground aspirin pills dissolved in cologne(2 tablets in total) over the area. Afterwards, it exfoliated like crazy as a bad suntan and the beard thinned so much that it doesn't grow anymore where aspirin contacted!
Same razor, same technique in ATG direction, it was.
I find it hard to believe that aspirin stopped your beard from growing...
My beard doesn't support my smooth shave, so I always shave backwards and I have to shave both sides to be clean. I don't have many beards, so it won't be too difficult to shave backwards.
Thanks for sharing
Hi Geo- Great technique shaving video; thank you! Very nice, helpful methods for the trouble spots. Take good care and be safe and be well. Best regards, as always, Geo!
Thanks 👍
nice tips, thanks
No problem!
How can you tell when your DE blade needs changing. I'm using Wilkinson Sword blades in Australia at the moment. I don't think there as good as they once were.
When it starts tugging and you're eyes are watering...
Great tips thanks
thank you for keeping it real
I always get too many nicks and cuts in my neck area what can I do to prevent it.
With 3 passes i can get a BBS shave over almost all of my face and neck. All except either side of my Adams Apple. The stubble grows outwards from it both sides. Shaving ATG on that spot and a fair bit of my neck leaves it sore after, with a bit of rash especially when it rubs on clothes.
Am wondering wether to go for a really aggressive razor such as an R41 (currently use a Bluebeard Cutlass after starting with a Gillette DE89 clone) so dont use half as much pressure to get a close shave.
Verrry informative (as usual)..
Keep up the good work👍
Thanks, will do! Hannibal.
@@geofatboy 🍻
Geo💈💈 Nice demonstration and explanation of shaving trouble areas, everybody has them and this video will help, thanks. One area of interest is over shaving of super hydrated skin. Even experienced shavers do this to their own detriment by wanting too much too soon. Excellent video as always. Enjoy!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks Terry!
Geo, you are the man. I hope you have a wonderful 2024!!!
Thanks so much James! All the best to you in 2024!
nice video Geo!
my adams apple..i always nick it a bit.. :(
Thanks! happy to help.
Iam a woman ,,,plz don’t mind ,,,but ur techniques are so helpful ,,,,,,
Hi kavita! Thanks for watching and commenting. Welcome!
Geo... I just bought the Mudmaster for my b-day... the same model you have I believe... GWG1000-1A3.... what features do you use the most ? I just find out that the countdown timer is only 60 mins... that's a bummer for a watch that pricey... don't you think? anyways...it's probably going to be my last g-shock before the apocalypse ! lol You know it's coming right? that's why you bought that SHTF type of watch... to go along with your jeep when it's time to bug out ! LOL
Congrats on the Mudmaster! Well, we made it through the Toilet Paper Apocalypse so I think we're good for a while. I'm actually loving my RANGEMAN. I'm a fan of digital over analog. But-If you prefer LARGE watches-it's all MUDMASTER!
james bond would shave right after a shower lol, i use pre-shave oil and it works wonders for extra slickness
Good chance James had company in the shower...
Great video Geo.
I’m using the Feather blade as I have a strong thick growth, and I’m finding I’m doing about 3-4 passes to get a BBS. I’m even using Profaso pre shave cream and I’m getting little cuts on my chin which is bloody annoying!!
Am I doing too many passes??
Sounds like you're not preparing enough
@@ozmobozo I think so, and going too hard with the razor 🪒 me thinks! It’s a learning curve when your just starting out on these blades. I will get it right lol!!
Sounds like you're a beginner and you need to get a few more shaves in. It will come. 2-3 passes is usually sufficient.
@@geofatboy Thanks mate! Yes your right, I’ve only been using these proper blades for less than two weeks. I think I have to be more gentle and less aggressive!
Cheers
A great video Geo for people who are finding it difficult to get the right shaving angle or just having problems with tricky areas! My difficult areas are under my jawline towards my chin. My growth goes down but diagonally. So on the against the grain pass I have to shave up but diagonally. A really informative video though mate. Just shaved myself using my new Tatara Masamune •63 with the open comb in. Virtually bbs and silky smooth! Keep up the great videos Geo, they are really good! Take care and stay safe Sir,
Dave. 👍👍👍
Hi Dave, thanks for sharing and for your continued support. Take care.
@@geofatboy Thanks Geo, you too Sir! Oh.....I'm awaiting delivery of a Blackland Blackbird! Another great razor from the US.
Stay safe buddy!
Dave.
I need a guide for this, this was the only thing I was really hoping this video would cover. I can't get close anywhere under my jawline to my neck, surfaces are angular and not flat.
So much irritation, physical and mental.
I switched from cartridges to a double edged safety a couple months ago and I love it! But I've never been satisfied with the results around the corners of my mouth, it always would still feel bristly/stubbly around there so I'd so more passes and end up butchering my face. Could it really be as simple as I just need to puff that part of my face out a little bit by pressing with my tongue? I can't wait to find out when I shave tomorrow morning!
Try it and let me know!
@@geofatboy first attempt and the results were better than before, I'll have to fine tune just how much I puff it out but it definitely seems to be doing the trick!
Hi, Geo! I like your channel a lot. I have trouble shaving under the nose area, and I agree that the precision tip of the cartridge razor is excellent for that. Too bad I completely ditched the cartridge razors for DE ones a while back. Is there any special shaving tool for reaching difficult areas such as under the nose other than plastic cartridge razor and shavette? There must be one..
The Feather Nape and Body Razor is the best I've found for under the nose: bit.ly/FeatehrNapeBodyRazorSN
I'm new to this. I really liked Harry's but they're woke now so NO MORE. I have been using Derby razors with a Henson and I unfortunately get some tiny blood droplets under my nose... nothing big, so I will keep perfecting my technique using your video. Thanks so much.
Thanks for sharing about Harry's I don't really follow them so it's good to know. Practice, you'll get there!
Geo do have a review of gillete slim twist ?
I have to check and see if I own that one... Thanks!
Hey man at the moment I shave against the grain do I need to go with the grain
Thank you for this video, I am fairly new to wet shaving and experiencing big difficulties at the mustache area. The problem is that my beard is super resistant and super thick & coarse there, and meanwhile my skin is also very sensitive there and nicks easy, so it's really hard for me to get a clean and BBS shave at the mustache area, there is always a shadow left and I usually nick very easy when trying to shave close. Going WTG at that area always leave a super visible shadow, and when I go XTG the shadow is smaller but still very visible, so I feel that my only way to get a BBS shave at that area is by going ATG, but going ATG at that area is also super hard since my beard is so incredibly thick and resistant and my skin is super delicate. I just wish that it would be possible for me to go WTG + XTG and still get a BBS shave but it's impossible at the mustache area for me.
So do you have any recommendation in how I could get a BBS shave at that area without too much irritation?
I currently use a Edwin Jagger DE that costed around 50 euro, but I am thinking of trying to switch to something else (maybe more aggressive that can handle my coarse beard better), like the straight razor feather sr shavette, if it can give a closer and smoother shave for my sensitive skin and coarse beard.
I do all other things that you recommend, using a pre-shave cream, shave cream, hot water, etc. But any other tips to help me tackle this situation would be highly appreciated!
Buy a babyliss FX01 foil shaver and go over the difficult areas after shaving.
I see you shave down on your neck, but if my growth is sideways should I do that?
Go with-Across-then against...
Do you ever shave against the grain on the upper lip ?
I keep getting terrible irritation doing this most of the time as it's really hard to angle the razor correctly and mostly it's the blade kinda scraping against my skin without the safety bar involved at all.
You mean like this: ruclips.net/video/mB06wHNByhE/видео.html
Finally shaved for the first time in awhile last night and my lather was too pasty, what can I do to fix that? My face was not happy lol
Add a little more water and swirls as you go along.
Dear GF: Watched your every move until the very end. You taught me some maneuvers I intend to practice, including the use of the alum block to aide in stretching the skin. However, what you failed to demonstrate or discuss is how to shave those long and parallel stretches of skin that start just below the chin line and continue down to the breastbone with the Adam’s Apple tucked in between. A problem I suspect many of us OLDER, MORE MATURE shavers agonize over. Not your problem at the moment, but perhaps you have some advice on the subject anyways!!!
It's likely that in a few more years I will be able to cover that for you. Stay tuned!
Came here after I watched ur video for shaving behind the neck ,,,
These videos are contagious! Thanks for watching.
In some spots where I shave with my dominant hand - which is the right one, usually on the left jawline and the left part of the neck, I develop razor bumps and I think, although I'm not sure, it's when I do "cross the grain". I shave every 2 days or so doing two passes but I don't see them after the first pass which is with the grain - I could be wrong though. What could be the cause ? I shave with a Rockwell 6s with the 6 and 5 plates because anything below that just doesn't do it for me. Blades I use are either the Feather or the Blue Astra.
Firstly I thought they were the soaps I was using (Scheermonnik samplers) because other people have reported some irritations from them as well and indeed things were better after I stopped using them, then I found out that I am kind of allergic to Perma Sharps which I was trying for a short time and then I went back to the cartridge and shaving cream (just for a day, don't worry :P ) and problem solved.
Then I went back to the Rockwell, having an idea what the culprit might be and I changed the soap, I bought the Extro Miele (AWESOME scent but properties ? Meh...) and I still have this problem, although it's way better and less annoying. Any help ?
Greeting from Greece!
It sounds like it might just be your angle. Can you switch hands when you shave those areas? It might help.
@@geofatboy That sounds like a good idea, I'll give it a go but I think I found what was wrong. My skin can't tolerate across the grain passes!! Not sure why but I've shaved a couple of times now without doing across (just with and against) and no bumps!
Hey, Geo, thank you for the review. I have a curiosity: what is the difference between
3:46 scraping while going with the grain and
19:34 skimming while going against the grain? Thank you in advance!
Scraping usually irritates the skin and skimming does not.
Scraping means you have the blade perpendicular to the skin, the bar will usually keep you from hurting yourself too much this way. Skimming means you are completely parallel and missing or barely touching the hairs.
Another banger of a vid, geo! But I gotta ask, was this shot on 420? Haha
Bam! Why? Do I look high? Actually it was more likely 5/4
i swear this is impossible for me. My hair underneath the jawline grows in every random direction and i cant go with the grain everywhere because the angles are just to tight. I feel like theres no way to get rid of the ingrown hairs