My channel is currently dedicated to wetshaving product reviews and tutorials on various aspects of wetshaving, including how to build a perfect lather from shaving soap. My channel also includes a short tutorial on how to shave with a safety razor (also known as a DE razor).
The CF Legacy in titanium ls my favorite DE ever. The combination of large gap and virtually no exposure is almost a cheat code, especially for those of us who naturally like to shave with a shallow angle. I have collected and tried dozens of razors, so it, in some ways, makes me a tiny bit sad to say that I think I mau have found my forever razor in the CF Legacy.
if you do end up seeing this - i never knew what a "close shave" was until today after getting a good lather. i used a new blade, effective lather and a quality soap and got the best shave i've ever had today and i'm sure it goes up from here. you definitely played a part in that too, so thank you very much. made my week.
I almost despaired with the badger hair brush, I just couldn't get a solid foam. Thanks to your video it works perfectly now. Thank you very much, you helped me a lot.
@@mfreedberg What’s your opinion on using the alum block first, then using witch hazel, and then an aftershave lotion? I’ve seen a couple of people recommend those three items.
There is another youtuber "Jack Cecil" he does car videos and boy do you guys look similar. Anyway great review glad that I came across your channel. All the best.
I use CREMO Shaving Cream as a pre-shave. It goes on quite dry but you add water to it and rubbing it in until it becomes super slick. Then you paint the lather over top and shave. In between passes, I never rinse. I wet my hand and wipe excess lather away. That way it retains slickness.
In these Inflationary Times. HERE IS AN EASY WAY TO DO IT MY FRIENDs Use any hard Soaps out there? To fit in any Mugs or Cups? Like" tallow (Mitchells' Wool Fat or Arko Sticks. Just to name a few of them?) You can mix and match your old Soaps? Cut up the soap on a paper plate, pour your soap chunks with the shavings from the Paper Plate into a Mug, cover the soap with a small amount of water, and microwave your soap. For about a minute or so? Place a paper plate under your mug in case it bubbles out of your cup? If it foams up, STOP. The water keeps it from burning itself up. (DON'T OVER WATER YOUR SOAP??) Easy, does it? Let cool don't want to Crack the Mugs or Cups you're using? (You just want it to Congeal in your Mug or Cup') it is very hot and watery'''''. let it cool in PLACE'. after it cools, put it in a Sunny Window, until the Soap hardens? When using your soaps, use Dry Brush Less Water. It thickens the soap, making it easier to use on your face. Save your Money, spend it on your wife, don't listen to the shave Mafia. It saves me time and Money. Wheelchair Larry Happy New Year. Your Mileage may vary?
Excellent soap, the SV Felce Aromatica. Got the version 4.3 here and couldn't be happier if I tried. That vintage Gillette razor sounds like a straight razor, really raw and very classic.
Wish someone would do a video on how to fix the blade gap. Mine isn’t the same on both sides of the razor. A tune up costs $30 and I’m sure it’s fairly simple to do at home.
Great shave Michael. I have owned all the Karve’s, presently or in past metals, and my favorite right now is the Bison on a 3.25’ Knopf handle. (I know this one in your video was 3.25 as it was originally mine.) The Bison is smoother, more nimble and as efficient as the CB or Overlander. Blade clamping is perfection. Chris is doing remarkable work. Really unbelievable.
HERE IS AN EASY WAY TO DO IT MY FRIENDs" I Do any Shave Pucks or hard Soaps are going to work? You can mix and match old Soaps? to fit in any Mugs or Cups that you like to use. Like (Mitchells' Wool Fat or Arko Shave Soaps just to name a few of the ones you could use?) Cut the bar soap up on a paper plate, pour the soap, shavings and chunks from your plate , put in a mug, cover the soap with a small amount of water, microwave for a minute or so? If it foams up, STOP. The water keeps it from burning itself up. (DON'T OVER WATER YOUR SOAP??) Easy, does it? Let cool don't want to Crack the Mugs or Cups you're using? (You just want it to Congeal in your Mug or Cup') let it cool in place. it is very hot and watery'''''. after it cools. place in the Sun, until the Soap hardens? When using your soaps use Dry Brush Less Water. the soap will be thicker and easier to use. For its (Price Point?)' (I use Dove Bar Soaps?) (Use any Soaps Out there ??) Save your Money, Spend it on your wife, Don't listen to the shave Mafia. I have been doing this for the last 20 years it saves me time and Money in these Inflationary Times Wheelchair Larry Merry Christmas
Well, as they say- all good things must come to an end. Thank you for all the laughs, inspiration and sacrifice towards entertaining us, with a hint of wit Michael. God bless, have a joyous Festive Season and a prosperous New Year. Warm regards from David (South Africa)
I got one of these razors sent from Indian. The base plate was not symmetrical and the guard stuck out about 1.5mm more on one side compared to the other. Not sure how much it would have affected the shave as I never used it. Quite disappointed. I also have a made in England 1970's Tech, and a Chinese Gillette. Both hold the blade well-aligned - though needless to say the 1970's Tech is the pick of the bunch.
my Simpson T3 Trafalgar is the best brush on the market today it's like buying a $200 badger hair brush, no cleaning the brush, no need for a brush stand, fast drying time, well not fall apart like a badger hair can, cheap to buy, i have owned it for 5 years with know problems wheelchair Larry
Seems like a few gents prefer the CB to the overlander. I’ll have to think about it more. While I enjoy having plate options I also enjoy 1 and done razors….yet you have no adjustment short of a shim if you don’t.
Nice video Michael. Your review of the Karve stainless steel makes it a very attractive razor. Please advise; between a Karve SS, a rex Envoy and Edwin Jagger 3one6, which one would you recommend if one has to make one choice only from the three as a daily efficient and comfortable razor? Please advise.
Couldn’t agree more on the fact that it bugs me that these people will make razors and not take pride to stamp date codes! Rex Supply does a FANTASTIC job with this! Matt takes the Gillette date code process and it’s a sign that he is not just “milling metal” he actually cares about the history and has the vision. Others need to mimic this (Blackland for example, charging an arm and a leg for their brand new revolutionary in their mind Osprey… but can’t laser in a date🤷🏼♂️🤦🏻♂️) just seriously grinds me🤣
Hi Michael. This is the first time I paid close attention to your shave video because of my interest in the Tatara brand of razors, and what you said about giving and generosity touched my heart so deeply...❤️. Please advise me on choosing between this nodachi and the musamara adjustable. I feel this is better, but want your advise. So keep up the good spirit🙏🏾👍🏾😊
