you prolly dont care but does someone know a method to log back into an Instagram account..? I was stupid lost my account password. I love any tips you can give me!
@@peatlatakia6308 I started shaving with disposable razors and my dad just bought me a safety razor one day and I never noticed the difference in technique, the only difference that I noticed is a nicer shave without the razor burns
I'm a service plumber and we do remodels sometimes, and I've always wondered why we find DE blades in the walls of the bathrooms we take care of, thank you, you just cleared up a huge curiosity I've had for years,lol
I seen this before in a building built in 1945 they had a slot in the inside medic cabinet to dispose of blades i had no idea until i removed the medicine cabinet 100s of them
@@johnhamre990 The house I lived in had two bathrooms with medicine cabinets that had a slot in the back, that is where I would dispose of my used blades.
I use feather blades, and when I was in the army, I routinely got 15-20 shaves per blade. I dried them and stored them in a bowl of mineral oil after each use. Never had an issue with dulling
????? 15-20???? WOW! I had no idea they could last that long. At what shave were you looking forward to installing a new blade? I am getting 6 daily shaves from the Feather and then install new blade. Mostly because I didn't think it could last much longer. I may have to rethink my method. Thanks for your post!
I remember my dad, when I was very young, had left the blade on the cake of soap. I didn't notice it and picked up the soap and proceeded to cut my hand all over the place as I tried to soap lather my hands. An experience I'll never forget. Yes, definitely watch out for where you leave the blades especially with kids around.
The companies charging so much for blade cartridges are definitely feeling the backlash from the fed up people they’ve been ripping off for decades. They deserve any decline in sales they have coming to them.
I love how you give a safety-tip about not trying to snap 2 blades at once, and then proceed to angle-grind a can while holding your hand directly underneath the spinning disc. Stay safe homie.
I still have my father’s 9 way adjustable Gillette safety razor from the 40’s. I intend on buying a a few safety razors and getting back to using it. I took my fist shave with it almost 40 years ago.
Geo, I love your videos. I was in my early twenties when disposable multiple blades became popular and I threw away all my wet shaving razors (I sincerely regret doing this). After years of razor burn, irritated skin going from trac ll to 6 blade cartridges I progressed from razor burn to ingrown hairs. Out of desperation I tried double edge and eventually straight razor shaving. I have never looked back!! Thank you for your tutorials and reviews they have been very helpful in making wet shaving an enjoyable daily routine!!
The Multi-Pack is great for the beginner of DE Shaving. After going through the various brands I found the Persona Platinum worked best for my beard. It takes time and a few DE Blades too find the one that fits you. Happy Shaving.
Greetings! I stayed in an old inn, the Pisgha Inn on the Blue Ridge Parkway, and in the bathroom wall was a slot just for razor blades. I've not senn one before or since. I'm sure 99.9% of the younger prople who stay there are totally confused by something that was common place just a geration ago. Great video as always.
***** Yup, right here in the good ole' US of A. There's an old inn on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. It had a bottle cap opener screwed to the wall (from before canned coke) and a slot labled "razor blades".
Earl Grey In the 50s and 60s, manufactured medicine cabinets came with a slot in the back for razor blades. they just dropped into the wall. He was not kidding about that.
You have helped a lot I just bought one and I've had this smooth shave ever and you're hilarious with the hole in the wall but it's a hell of an idea two thumbs up
Im struggling to get a good shave with a safety razor. But i love the process and the razor. I think i need feather blades to get through my rough beard! Merkur blades werent doing itThank you for that list at the end. Over all. This was a great video. I learned a lot!! Thank you!
I’m in my 30’s so I remember using the old disposable razors that had zero swivel. After a decade or more of using cartridges $$$$/Red ingrown neck hairs I went to Safety razor- in an instant my irritation was gone. My muscle-memory of using those non-swivel disposables came right back and I knew how to shave at the correct angle- the #1 MOST difficult thing & only (haven’t cut myself yet & I’m hairy) is finding the best blade!!!! This took me forever and is why I kept giving up in the years I’ve owned a safety. The dull crappy blades are ubiquitous - they’re at every drugstore/grocer - go with online quality blades. Feathers are amazing.
An "old" video (but not that old) and packed with information. Thanks for posting. Just getting back into DE shaving after 40yrs and I find pretty much all of your videos interesting.
I like the numbers on the blades I use the 1-2 side for the first part of the week, then flip and use 3-4 for the remainder of the week, just so I know where the sharpest side is!! The blade can't wear down unevenly, but it does get dull, hence, why I will flip mine!! Thanks for posting!! Cheers!
I remember when I was a kid we lived in a house that was built in the early 1920's and in the bathroom over the sink it had a little slot where you could throw away your old double edge razor blades.
I really appreciate your video. The pros against modern shavers besides the price and especially how to dispose of used blades in a safe way. I got myself a cheap Wilkinson Classic DE Shaver and am more satisfied than my Gillette Fusion shaver.
I started shaving with a safety razor and I'm happy . No more expensive 3 bladed disposable razors. The blades are so cheap for safety razor. I bought 100 on amazon . Your video is very informative and helped me. More men should go to the safety razor or expensive disposable blades
I got into wetshaving from that infamous Gillette Ad. And I realized that shaving with my newfound love of my 1959 Gillette fatboy with Taylor of old bond street is my favorite tools so far. I’m still figuring out brush and preferred Razor. But I no longer get ingrown hairs, razor burns and saving a lot of money now.
After gettin a dollar tree DE razor and 5blade kit it really turned me onto DE shaving. Just got a long handle qshave TTO razor in and astra blades coming tomorrow. Today I got lucky and was digging in the sink drawers amd actually found a Schick Krona DE razor. Musta been my grandpa or dads. Theyve passed and I still live in the house, soo much old stuff around. Woulda never cared for it when using cartridges but 2 weeks into DE razors and I find this gem.. Soo excited to shave with both when my astras come.. I took the blade outta the dollar tree one for my 4 year old to mess with when he watches me shave. 👍 Been learning a lot from your and other's videos on DE razors.
Interesting video GeoFB. I got sick and tired of those expensive and gimmicky plastic razors about ten years ago and purchased a Merkur 34C HD razor and settled on the Gillette Silver Blue blades for my best BBS shave! Now I look forward to shaving as well as experimenting with different shave creams and soaps. Love all your great shaving videos. Thank you!
Wonderful video, I really appreciate you and your channel. I’m 37, I’ve been double edge shaving since 2014, with the Merkur 34c. I soon bought a Shavette that takes single edge blades, a Dovo Bismarck straight razor and an expensive strop. Last week I purchased the Merkur Futur in Chrome. It’s been an amazing journey, and feel ashamed of my Mach 3 and Fusion days 🤦🏽♂️ Lol. Once again, great video, much love from Cambridge UK.
Hi geo, I have just started wet shaving and I'm 64, I use non-aggressive razors as I am blond haired &I have sensitive skin but I'm enjoying wet shaving immensely. I have really been enjoying your blogs, you seem to be a great fellah & you explain things really well. I would love to purchase my shaving gear from you as you have items I can't get in the UK, keep the blogs coming & best wishes to you. Regards John Mason
John Mason Thanks for the kind words John. Greetings from the US. Keep in mind, at www.shavenation.com/ we ship worldwide 6 days a week! Subscribe to my YT channel, for upcoming videos.
Less (absolutely no) razor burn! I switched from a cartridge type to a safety razor with good quality blades. (Feather) after getting the pressure right (you can easily slice yourself using the feathers) he's right they're stupidly sharp. Used to get a whole ton of razor burn with a Gillette mach 3. I normally only shave twice a week and I've got a year's worth of blades for $20. The process is really enjoyable and the shave is the best I've ever had. Plus there's no or extremely little plastic used in the process! Another win.
My grandfather used to put his in the slot in the back of his medicine cabinet. Cabinets came with the slot. I've have two safety razors for 30 years. It is very true that the care of the blade determines the life of the blade. He also had a way to clean and sharpen the blades to extend their life.
@@philipverity113 That's impressive, think about how many disposables you'd be buying every month, how much money and waste that means. Guess this is the right choice.
Very helpful, Geo. At the very beginning, you're talking, but you also look like you're trying to stifle a smile. Nobody knows what's going to be funny, if anything. But, nearing the end of the video, you do produce some humorous stuff on purpose. I didn't think you'd let us down, and you didn't. Besides the good humor, a video is packed with very helpful info. Thanks, guy. Best wishes.
@@geofatboy Geo, the point of your videos isn't to go through some stand-up routine, except for that of shaving in front of the mirror/camera. The humor is good and appreciated, in addition to being a "freebee." Keep on, "Profe" (pronounced "profay" in Spanish, from the word "profesor").
Good morning Geo.! I tend to recycle cans at home so when im done with a D.E razor blade I put in the mouth of s can crush it and recycle it with the can.! That way I think no one will get hurt. Trust me ive cut myself badly but I love my wet shaving!! Getting my friends into it , got my son my daughter and my lady aboard!! Good day! Great shave!!
@@geofatboy Or, would it will make the can non-recyclable or even cause injury to someone working with the recycling equipment because of the very different material composition? With your industry connections, can you provide any more safety info about blade disposal and whether they are recyclable?
Safety razors are the best for really coars hair. I get 3-4 shaves with my safety razor, where disposables, I use to use 2 razors per shave, razor would be completely dull by the time I started shaving the other side.
Great video, very informative. I have pulled between 4-6 weeks on 1 Gillette blade. Everyday use. I Use cocounut oil for my skin, instead of shaving cream, and I clean and dry the blade right after use. Also, I am keeping my dull blades so I can learn the art of stropping. Really make the most mileage out of them.
@@geofatboy if I owned a razor blade manufacturing company, I would be against stropping or sharpening our blades as well. Why would i want my customers prolonging the product, when I can sell more?
@@CatLady999 that's stupidity on your part. One stich will cost hundreds of blades. Don't try stropping them they aren't high quality steel like a straight razor. If you want to get a straight razor that's another thing in itself and probably the route you should go.
geofatboy. I have been watching you for two years my friend. I started shaving with safety razor in that time. I want to thank you, and learned allot from you.. Soon I'll be ordering Feather product from you.. Keep up great work..
I have memories shaving with such razors when as a kid i first started shaving. they were by no means pleasant. maybe i was doing something wrong? but with how expensive modern blade systems are, i might dig out that vintage razor from our of the shed and give it a try.
I have just made the move from cartridge shaving to DE blades. This is a very useful video with some decent info i'm going to use from now on. Gonna get me a sample pack!!
LOL - You are funny as hell. Thanks for taking your time making videos for beginners, and other vids as well. Just had my first wetshave with my new Merkur c34, Merkur blade and Prorasso soap. Im Hooked. Liked and Subbed.
Hey geo Awesome video just placed my order and asked for blades for beginners. Got my order and you said you would have video up soon 10 minutes later I checked and here it is! Perfect timing thanks again! Love the videos will be placing another order soon! If anyone's looking to buy any products shave nation is the place to go great customer service !
I'm calling BS on the, "Less pulling and tugging on your wallet." My wallet is a lot lighter after 11 different razors, 40+ soaps, and 10 different brushes lol.
Dan Lutter Lol! I catch your drift! If you can restrain yourself, you can save money with a safety razor! It's much more fun trying all different razors, blades, soaps, and creams. though!
+Dan Lutter Amen to that, it will take me 30 years to recoup what I have been spending. I must admit, I love every minute of it and I especially love going to my mailbox and seeing what package has arrived almost daily. Plus, the wet shaving community is filled with great people, truly a great bunch of gentleman.
+Dan Lutter Well, I figure it is about $240 for a year of cartridge razors. $8-$20 for a year of DE razors. So I can spend about $220 ish a year on my RAD before I call it a problem. Plus that doesn't cover the money saved on soap vs goo. ;)
You can still save money with one good razor, the right blade, and inexpensive, but good, soaps and creams. I understand the desire to try new products also, but there are so many good ones, reasonably priced.
Great tip with converting a used soup tin into a razor disposal can. A safe and economical way to do it. Beats spending £5 on Amazon for one and will also hold more blades! Nice!
That tip with the can as disposal bin looks good on first sight, but it is bogus. Either you have already opend the can, then the bottom is missing - or it has not been opened, how do you get the stuff out then (and the angular tool would make a mess)?
Bogus? Use a can that holds a liquid. Open it just a tad with a can opener. Drain the liquid out. Flip it over and cut a slot in the center. Voila! Not Bogus!
What's your pre-shave routine? Do you ever use a hot towel before you shave? What are the advantages with using a hot towel before you shave? THIS WAS A GREAT VIDEO.
John Umek Check out some of my other shaving videos. I'm a big fan of a hot shower, and a hot towel! A warm beard cuts much easier. Thanks for the kind words on the video.
I was looking for a cheaper and better solution for shaving. Gilette catriges i used was very good but lasted around a month. I swithed to those good old fashioned blades and i was really impressed. Shaving becomes fun hearing the cutting. One blade last me two months. I had some cuts in the begining trying to find the best way to shave with those razors. My conclusion: in certain cases try to use old fashioned solutions. They might work better than high tech b.s.
Nice overview, and some info I didn`t know about about the history of DE blades :) I also wrap my blades and break them, BUT, I dump my blades as well as other metal scrap in a small tin (tomato beans), so I can deliver the load to the same hardware store I deliver used batteries. I vape and make my own coils, so there is always a little bit of kanthal or stainless steel getting dumped in there, but three months of use and it`s about 1/3rd full, so I think it will be a yearly delivery to the hardware store hehe. Every little thing counts, right? ;)
What was in that can, dehydrated water? I had the pile o' spent blades in my wall when I remodeled my bath. I was considering cutting a slot in the back of my new medicine cabinet, but then remembered that I re-plumed with pex pipe. Probably not a huge danger, but it kind of seems like keeping the blades away from plastic tubing is good practice.
If you hand stop your blade you can get a lot of shave out of them. My grandfather told me he bought a sleeve in 1954 and was still using them up in 2001 before he passed.
Thanks for the video. Especially the listing of mild to sharp blades. I am going to be switching to a safety razor and I want to use a milder blade until I get the hang of it. Now I'm off to see if you have a comprehensive guide to soaps. I'm looking for one that is unscented or close to it, is good for my skin, and will lather up fairly easily in a bowl with a badger brush. Cheers.
Hi, over here (the UK) the razor box has acompartment /slot in the rear for safe disposal of used blades, and when full,with the supplied but dull blades, dispose of in regular trash, no problems less risk.
Hi from across the pond. I have used twin edge razors for over half a century and wouldn't have it any other way. The newer plastic dispensers take used blades in the bottom. One suggestion is to ask your doctor's surgery to dispose of your old blades in a dedicated sharps waste container for proper disposal. I personally would like to see this service offered by local pharmacies to their customers, perhaps one day?.
Thank you so much for this video. Been meaning to switch to a safety razor and I've done some research. I believe your videos are the best out there. Subbed.
I love how these shavers dont get clogged up with hair the way those multi blade shavers do. I would often toss them because they would become clogged and worthless. It used to be that steel bodied medicine chests had slots in the sides of them for you to dispose of the blades of safety razors. When I was a plumbers apprentice (a few decades ago) we removed and replaced a lot of these medicine chests only to have hundreds of rusty razor blades come tumbling out of the space between the chest and the studs.
Great video Geo. I usually wrap the old razor with the new wrap myself but I find others to use an old can or tic tac plastic but I'm thinking about using an empty vitamin bottle just to play it safe for the garbagemen. I got a sample pack of the different razors and Feather is amazing and Im currently using Gilette 7 o'clock (green) and it seems to skip a little bit the two shaves I've used.
Ha Ha, that's hilarious. I hate that you can't use any type of music you want on RU-vid... You know, copyright issues and such. The vids would be so much cooler if you could have some primo background music.