Cutthroat Starter Kit Ralph Aust Straight Razor First Impressions and Unboxing 

Oh snap 😅 and thanks Matthew!

God damn lol now I'm scared 😱 😊 kidding. Thanks Patrick!

Awesome! I had no idea about the razor until I got to talking with a couple of people the other day. And thank you one other person mentioned making sure I hydrate it I'm glad you guys said something because it's probably something I would have overlooked, like honestly. I probably would have been focused on a thousand other things. Thanks, man! I appreciate it!

Thanks Ian! Will do on the hydration! A couple other guys have mentioned that as well and I'm thankful that you guys have because it's really driving the point home and without it I definitely would have overlooked it. I'm not sure I completely understand tip three. I'm trying to visualize it. I think I understand 🤔😊 Thanks again man!

@@Tobins_throwbacks Basically you're putting the side of the blade and not the edge on your face at the start and then tilting it up slightly to get the angle, then starting the stroke. It's just like people do with a new safety razor and put the bar or top cap against the face at first before starting. The only safety on a straight is the side of the blade. Part of this just makes you conscience of what you're doing. It's easy to reach over to stretch the skin and bump the blade into your face. I watched Matti Lindholm, the Stallion, and a few others to really get a feel of how it's done. They make it look easy, but when you're really paying attention, there's a lot of little things they do that make them so good.

The brush feels great! Very little scritch

@@Tobins_throwbacks that is most encouraging to hear

I wanted to so bad, but straights just don't get sharp enough

I followed your hydration advice and had a great first shave. Thanks Joe! I'll try to have it uploaded by Tuesday morning

​@sterlingcampbell2116 wait..are you sure? I always thought they were just as sharp or sharper than DE? Am I thinking wrong?

@@sterlingcampbell2116 You’d be surprised how sharp straight razors can get with the right combination of grind and honing.

@@Tobins_throwbacks No you’re not thinking wrong. I have some straights that I’d put up against any DE.

Thank you! I'll try this technique in my second shave with it. The first shave went well, I did it last night. My goal is to have it up by Tuesday morning. Thanks, brother! Looking forward to hearing any tips from you and others after watching my shave with it

Have you used very many shavettes?

@@Tobins_throwbacks I started with one. In my opinion a straight razor is easier. If you can use a shavette you can use a straight razor

Thanks Derrick! I'm excited to use it here in a few, have a good one!

Me too!

Thanks! Killer Album! Love the Blizzard!

Thanks Mike! The first day of went better than expected

I had a great first shave with it🙏

@@Tobins_throwbacks I am super stoked for you🙌🙌🙌❤️❤️

Thanks Sam! You might want to get your dad's ready😊

I'm looking forward to using it! What was your second straight? Have a good one Steve!

@@Tobins_throwbacks Vintage Giesen Forsthoff Adoration 5/8". It was a good deal on eBay.

@BigEShaves @BigEShaves Thank you you're the second person who has commented on making sure that I get my soap plenty hydrated so I will make sure to do that. Thanks, bro! I was just checking out your channel prior to commenting after watching my shave if you have any tips I'm all ears. More than anything I want to make sure I learn good technique. Have a good one!

@@Tobins_throwbacks Yeah, it was not long coming from DE to SR, when I realized why SR guys ran such wet lathers. Tallow is good because you can run wet but still very slick. Just be careful of your fingers, try to keep them dry. One word of advice, razor care is critical. Not just for appearance, but keeping your edge crisp for longer. There is some good content on that subject out in RU-vid land. The technique will come. Just go slow and use a light touch. Good luck and may the Rabbit hole have mercy on you 😜.

I've bought so many straights, wanting to make them work for me, but they don't. Something about my beard just dulls the edge and no amount of stropping brings it back. They don't get sharp enough, even on pasted balsa

@@sterlingcampbell2116 My beard is coarse as boars hair and thick as hell. I am Cursed with the combination of that and a sensitive neck. As a result, I wore a beard most of my life. With that said, nothing has been keener or more comfortable for me than a properly honed straight razor. I do not use pastes and never finish on synthetics. That’s my preference, to each his own. I hope every man to finds that shave tool that works for him, and hope it brings him joy. Best of luck, and happy shaving.

@@BigEShaves I also have coarse facial hair, but at least don't have excessively sensitive skin. At least I don't think I do. I tried natural stones, synthetic stones, pastes, sending half a dozen razors to as many honemeisterd but they still always tug the goatee area. So sad because I think straights have such soal. Shavettes work a bit better for me.

I think so too! I knew nothing about the razor until I got to talking with a couple of guys over the weekend. I'm about to use it for the first time. 🙏 Have a good one!

Thanks Robert!

@@Tobins_throwbacks Hi Tobin, I don't know if you've ever tried shaving with a straight razor? Or at least with a shavette? But what I would like to ask of you is that you definitely learn to work with two hands. Don't do that coming from behind the ear. You could end up without an ear. I'm also a beginner and have done about 30-40 straight shaves, so I know how you feel! For the first exercises, use a shavette (a really good one is the one from Dovo) and do exercises without a blade to begin with. Pay close attention to the angle of around 30 degrees. Then, when you say OK, you can slowly start with the straight razor, just with the beard growth to begin with, and go as far as you feel comfortable. If you feel uncomfortable, stop right there. Next time you'll go further and improve. And practice stretching your face using alum on your fingers. The most important thing when shaving with a straight razor is 1000% mindfulness and alertness! And when the time comes, like it did for me last Sunday, when you simply long for it, then you have arrived. But you have to never forget mindfulness and alertness. Have fun and Welcome in the Club!

Right? For Pure Badger it's a beautiful looking fiber. I expected something darker. For Shavettes I recommend the Leaf Dermaplaner and if you're ever serious about buying one remember I have a DISCOUNT code for it (tobin) 10%. Yeah the convenience of a DE is what has kept me in that realm/sphere. Plus, the fear of another Rabbit Hole 🤣

I think so too! Thanks man!

Thanks Lee. For me in recent years it's just been about avoiding another rabbit hole

Thank you 🙏

@@Tobins_throwbacks Welcome

@@Tobins_throwbacks Welcome

@@Tobins_throwbacks Welcome

Yeah shavettes are hardcore. Ready for round 2?😊

I've had a couple shavettes, the Leaf Dermaplaner that my girls use is actually the best one I've ever "had". The maintenance is one thing that has turned me off along with the additional costs of another Rabbit Hole 😊

Good luck, Tobin. I hope you get through your first SR shave with minimal cuts.

@@brianzionts-bernstein8609 thanks Brian! It went very well. Two small nicks on my neck. 🙏

Thanks Mike I will probably take you up on that offer I remember when you got into them I was going to ask you how you were liking them and if you were still using them. This strop should be good for learning proper techniques, if I fall in love with Straights I'll definitely go for a 3". Have a good one!

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Thanks!😅

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Skip the shavette. And if you're serious something to consider is the invisible Edge is putting together a discount code program for my channel

@@Tobins_throwbacks Nice!

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