Beginners safety razor Videos

+bromixsr Thanks for reply. I'm using a highly recommended cream, good brush and razor. I follow all the advise. Even after 3 passes its still missing hairs on neck and moustache area, and yet my skin instantly is raw, tight and just dreadful looking. Yes I also use a good moisturiser. So it's my hope I can use my Mach3 the rest of the week while I practice with the safety razor once a week, otherwise I feel like my face will be destroyed.

+5hanes Now the more you can use a safety razor, the more you will figure out how to use one properly, but don't do so till it is unbarable. Just some basic tips: Get a good shaving soap/cream, preferably one for sensitive skin that is not alcohol based as alcohol can dry the skin out. An aftershave helps, as well.All this being said, if using a cartridge razor in conjunction works for you..then do so. Everyone is different and only they know what they really need.

edwin jagger de89. enjoy.

+John Smith Thanks John. I'm hanging in there. I've got about a year or more worth of razors, so no giving in right now. I do still use the Mach 3's from time to time though. I tried the 2 blade Gillette's awhile back and they just didn't do it for me like the Mach 3's. I try to catch them on sale whenever I can or find a coupon here and there. I actually enjoy the process of shaving with DE razors, just not the results generally. :)

Reginald, i actually switched from DE back to cartridge shaving a few years ago because the time, effort and pain wasn't worth it to me. But instead of going back to my Mach 3, i decided to switch to an old school 2 bladed Gillette Sensor. Let me suggest that if things don't work out for u in the DE world, to give vintage cartridges a shot. They're cheaper than Mach 3 blades, and with stropping on a towel, i can get well over 20 shaves with a Sensor cart that i can buy in a five pack at Family Dollar for 7 bucks. Don't kill yourself. Trac II, Atra and Sensor are great throwback carts that can save you money without the DE headache.

wow, I really appreciate that. it means a lot to me to hear people enjoy my video!!!! cheers

+Finq08 OH MAN, Badgers are fantastic....not ethically the best choice. But a nice badger can be so soft yet have some backbone. You can literally get a badger with any characteristics you like. The good ones are more expensive though.

+The Canuck Shaver eew. I've never smelled a badger, but it does indeed look like it can have a very funky odor. When I got into wet shaving, I also found it funny that brushes are made from badgers. I always imagined them to be super scratchy and bristly, but the badger brushes are very soft.

+Finq08 unfortunately some brushes have a really bad badger 'funk'. Not all brushes have it thankfully!

+Chris Coyle what bad smell? I have 4 badger brushes and none of them had any bad smell to them at all

thanks brutha

+Chris Morley Thanks, I hope it helps a few new guys or girls out!

+Mike Wallace (MikeWallaceDev) Thank you!

+Xavier LaRue Cheers !!! I hope this can help lots of guys and girls out.

+joe bananas The Astra Superior Platinum, I have not tried their stainless brand. Thank you!

+John Mosey Thanks for watching!

+Mark Brooks in the uk i got 50 for £5.50 which isnt too bad..

+Shave Journey Polsilvers are great blades, just wish they weren't so expensive.

+Shave Journey Thanks I actually have and they are probably my new favorite and in rotation with my Astra blades now! Great blade!!

Great videos, try polsilver blades, they are amazing

+Mark Brooks Also, one of my earlier replies went missing for some reason, but I recommended taking a look at the new Wilkinson Sword Classic blades (very comfortable while being sharper and more consistent than Derbys which supposedly use similar comfort technology) and the Russian-made Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Platinum (i.e. Gillette Blacks) blades, both of which are also available on Amazon. Still, your favorite Astra SPs are very good.

Hmm.  Well, I don't know how long those tinyurls work, but at Amazon you can search for "Personna Double Edge Razor Blades" and they should be the first thing that comes up.  About $13 for a 100-count container and Amazon Prime-eligible.

+Mark Brooks The link did not work, but feel free to send again if you like. Thank you!

+Mark Brooks Great thanks for the info I will have to check all those out!

+ncmcgoverns Oh, and just one more. Here's a link to the Personna American blades from Verona, VA://preview.tinyurl.com/o2vpl8You may see references to "Personna Blue Platinum" on Amazon or EBay -- that's completely wrong, they are Personna Reds, just in a different packaging for a different market. You can tell when you see an image of the container and the word "Personna" is in RED. Those are Israeli Reds. The true "Personna Lab Blues" are the ones that I just provided you the link to. There is also a Personna Med Prep that folks swear by, but I haven't tried them. They are rather expensive, but the folks who use them seem to love them.Give the American Personnas a try and see what you think. The old American Safety Razor factory in Verona is the last place where DE blades are manufactured in the U.S. They are owned by Energizer/Schick now and their future is uncertain, alas.

+ncmcgoverns Spooky! My go to blades are Astra and razor os merkur 34c is my favourite razor! I have also just got some sandalwood from TOBS too! As far as flights go, you absolutely cannot take DE blades in carry-on luggage, so I either check in luggage or just get hairy until I get back! Let me know how it all goes.

+David Evans Still doing it and don't think I will ever go back to cartridge blade shaving. I had a short trip with a flight where I was only doing carry-ons and wasn't sure of the laws regarding flying with DE blades in a carry-on so for two days I went back to using a cheep cartridge and reminded me how much I do not like those! My latest thing has been trying out new soaps/creams but will say it is hard to beat Taylor of Old Bond St. Sandlewood for me! I am still using the Astra's and then I do use the Crystals when I travel simply because they are just as good and come in a little plastic case of ten that fits perfect in my razor travel case, other than still with Merkur 34C and Astra blades for normal every day shaves and do a 3 pass shave 99% of the time. Thanks for checking out my video and happy shaving!

My safety blades also from Israel - platinum super is all that's on the wrappers. Work fine.

Thanks Bryan, glad the review helped! 

+Sadek Khalifa Sounds like you just need more practice. Safety razors give a close shave, but they'll also fuck you up if you're not careful.

+Paul Francolini Thanks for the post Paul! Good stuff!

+Kevin Vif Sweet!

+Momo Bobo Thanks for the Props Momo!

+geofatboy

It's a good thing you watched this first, I tried out my Vander Hagen knowing nothing about DE shaving and shredded my mug all up! Lol. I love shaving now that I know what I'm doing.

+TeenShaving Watch the videos and follow the techniques shown. Enjoy!

This is false, men don't shave at all.

Is it treue that some razors are smoother thus less prbalbe tuo cut into the skin

+liam111liam My beard is insane. I use a DE razor with feathers to shave down and a G fusion to shave up. The reason why use the DE is because its much easier to shave down. Less taping less noise less hassle. Cant shave up even with a DE with feathers. 

I bought them because the softness of my beard . i have problems to shave my chin, maybe it is because i am still a bit young

+liam111liam they are really sharp much better then Wilkinson. Ideal for my iron beard 

+Levon Fox I have those blades ,too. theyre really sharp

+radioclash84 Hi, I would recommend an Edwin Jagger DE89L, as a good quality, but not too expensive (and fairly mild but to too much so) razor. Blade wide, I would suggest a sample pack in order to see what's best for your own face - personally I like Wilkinson Sword blades. Treat yourself to a good brush (but no need to break the bank, body shop do a nice synthetic one) and cream/soap, see the reviews here, although creams are often easier to start with, of in doubt try a TOBS one. Finally don't forget a cheap styptic pencil/alum block for the occasional nick, and an aftershave (try nivea sensitive). All the best, and good luck :)

I personally find that using shaving gels and creams tends to be a bit thicker than soaps. This means the blades won't flow over the skin as easier. You'll definitely notice a difference if you switch over to soap and brush, but really it's whatever you find comfortable for your face, there's no wrong way to do it in the end, try both and make up your own mind, you can find brushes dirt cheap on Amazon and Wilkinson swords do a good cheap soap if you just want to try. Good luck.

3 passes is what I usually do, but instead of going against the grain on the 3rd pass I go across from the opposite side as the 2nd pass. You might like to try that.

Your angle might be too high.  You want it lower than 30 degrees. 

You shouldn't have a problem with finding razors, they're almost universally compatible, but I recommend Merkur and Personna razor blades.  If your husband is new to DE safety razors, i'd stay away from feather blades.  Those can chop you up if you're not careful!

Awesome man! Glad to have you. Best of luck and let me know how it goes

No one dude...its just a tutorial

When i started i practiced on my thigh to get the angle down and that helped alot

+carthwolf Nope :)btw try Busta Shave, he is funnier just by looking at his face :)

+nick shaves after having the DE89 (got it on sale, so it was cheaper than the 34c by a bit) I can say, that the EJ is almost "too mild" it works GREAT if you need an absolutely quick smooth shave and can get away without having the closest shave. I might have to pick up a 34c to check one out. I can get what I would call an "acceptable" shave using persona blues, and a very good shave with feathers. the blues are my fastest with a single pass, but they don't last more than 2 shaves at most, 3rd one being borderline unacceptable. feathers last a few shaves, but they are somewhat unforgiving if you don't know when to toss em.If i wanted to stay in the budget range of the 34c, but a bit more of an upgrade to get a closer/more aggressive shave, what would you recommend?

+nick shaves Dear Nick, have you ever considered to buy an ultrasonic cleaner to clean your safety razors? They are not expensive at all. I clean my safety razor (23c), glasses, watch from time to time with zippo lighter fluid, alcohol and water (alc. and gas just 5%,95%water!) and it`s like new.

34c! Though the DE89 is amazing - it is very mild. And though the 34c is mild, you can also put a feather blade in it and get a closer shave than is possible with the DE89

Tried to reply to each of you but was unable. I'm looking forward to my new razor should arrive tomorrow and my shave cream brush and bowl on Saturday do either of you know if there is a good travel case that will fit the 23c I travel for a living plus would like to store it in case at home as well. Thanks!

I've been using a 23C for a little over a year. Well chosen - this is a fantastic razor for a beginner.With reasonable care it will last several lifetimes.

Absolutely! Worth a good investment - it will pay off. And these cheap razors do not perform like the merkurs

I would imagine so. Lord makes excellent razor blades - Big Ben and Shark are my two favourite brands.

usually pretty much all three piece handles are interchangeable