how to shave with a Parker SR1 Shavette straight razor 

I think Andy was referring to Charles Montoya, not you but yeah that was still a pretty fucking stupid comment.

My dad too

Hey brothers.

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Every two years a new reply. Hey fam! 😊

I tend to agree with not starting out with a shavette. My experience has been that traditional straight razors are more "forgiving" than shavettes. Maybe it's the weight of the straight razor which gives me more control or maybe it's the super-sharpness of a disposal blade with a very, very thin blade.

As long as the fixed is truly sharp.

I think speaking cost wise. A shavette is much cheaper then a straight, and will give you an idea of whether you like straight shaving or not. I think that if you master the shavette, then the straight razor will be easier by comparison, BUT that is where you will then need to learn proper stropping technique, and a whole other set of skills.

Great, anyway much easier if you just stick to the cartridge blades.

Thanks Thomas.

​@@beejayshaving197 where did you buy this?

Me2 age 44 goddang

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+WolfRanger2008 I bought a shavette today for this very same reason.

+ΩMEGA1202 . I think you will enjoy the sensation. I have found it relaxing.

Schick slim twin. Disposable. These are the best cheap disposable razors. Has a tab that pushes the hair out from between blades. The head is super narrow. Gets right into the area under the nose. No worries on a nick or cut. (7 yrs later)

Technically it's a shavette,but yes Parker seems to have a variety of these ..even one with several different settings available for it, it's a nice looking shavette..

Roberto Leiva how you doing?

Keep it up. I've been doing it for years. It takes two or three months to really get efficient.

Absolutely. I never cut myself as badly with my straight as I did with my shavette.

Now i don’t feel that bad, with the straight razor no blood but with that kind of razor always some blood, still practicing though

Try holding the razor a little bit flatter against your face. It's all about finding the right angle and using the lightest pressure possible. Stick with it. It can take a few weeks to get really comfortable with this kind of shaving. It's well worth the effort in my opinion.

Same experience for my first time a few weeks ago.

Oops! Be careful

I did too, my left cheek haha! Hey it’s all learning. Hoping that your technique has gotten better.

Practice with an orange or grapefruit and then move to a balloon

StereoDeth in about to order a shavette online with 100 blades for the first time. I also hate the plastic waste that comes with safety razors. But I'm worried that the shavette's squared edges will cut me deep.

StereoDeth try holding the blade a bit flatter to the skin. Once you get the angle dialed in cuts are very uncommon. Try some other blades too. I love Feathers but they're not very forgiving.

Thanks for the suggestion! I focused more hardly on the right angle and haven't accidentally cut myself for several days. I'm pretty satisfied to see that kind of progress. And yes, the Feather blades are not very forgiving. Setupwise, I wanted the best start, so since those blades had almost no complaints, I have chosen them, even though it raises the difficulty bar. Sometimes dealers offer a Parker with blades included, but some of those brands are rather low-end and I heard some blades in the bunch might be dull. That might have affected my first impression of the Parker shavette in a negative way. On a side note; my older brothers warned me and were very sceptical. Both have no experience with such blades though. But I decided to use a shavette, so even if they would stay with disposable savety razors, I wanted to show them some real results. Hope you have a Happy New Year! Cheers!

Why no hats inside? and if your going to just say that its disrespectful, please provide a reason why.

He's showing us a razor, who cares about the hat...pretty sure he didn't post a video on shaving so people could whine about unrelated topics and pick the guy apart.

When I was in the military I didn't wear hats inside. As a civilian I wear hats when and where I please. I take them off in churches and older people's houses to show respect. In my home though, I wear them as I please.

Dunno, safety reasons maybe. I just wanted to see that cranium. I added an extra tip to complement the video and finished with a joke, and the comment shouldn't be getting any attention really. It's a fine hat and a good video. Super technique too. Laters.

Michael Keane They are called shavettes. Also, hats are allowed inside. It is considered rude when there are other people in the structure. Obviously this man is alone lol.

no its not possible

This is the ideal tool for styling a beard and getting crisp, sharp lines.

Fastdounut BF and a closer shave then any cart razor

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Hi Héctor Glad to hear that you enjoyed the video. If you're getting cuts, try holding the razor a bit flatter on your face. This will wake your shave more comfortable and reduce cuts.

Thanks Steve

They both shave about the same but changing blades is easier with the SR1.

BeeJay Shaving Thanks! I'll go with the SR1.

Did I say that? Mach 3 and water sounds sounds painful. I'd like to see that video. Try the straight. You won't regret it.

I use a traditional straight more often then the shavette and they are equally efficient. The main difference is the comfort you get from a properly honed straight. You can get the same closeness from either method (including safety razors) if you use proper technique. The difference is how comfortable the shave is for your skin. Nothing really beats a properly honed straight for that. The trade off is the maintenance required.

In my opinion using both hands gives me better control. It's not a necessity, but I feel it's a skill that's worth learning. There are plenty of folks that get great shaves with one hand though, and there's nothing wrong with that.

A safety razor limits the angle of the blade against your skin. With a shavette or straight you have the option to use more aggressive angles. Or you can also choose to a very mild angle, so it's very versatile. In a way, the guard on a safety razor is kind of like training wheels on a bike. It keeps the blade at a "safe" angle and that's good. But it also limits mobility, and that's not so good. The end result with either, when used properly, should be a close and irritation free shave. That being said, I can't get really close with a mild safety razor. It's all about figuring out what works for you.