That was razor was my first DE razor i bought over 2 years ago, so it is definitely a keeper, I remember struggling a bit with it at the start but now with better technique, control and blades I get great shave from it.
Hi Kevy. Nivea is an excellent shave cream. Here in Canada we get both the original and the sensitive shave cream and they are great performers. Thanks mate.
Yes, they are both excellent. We can get them both here in the UK too. Very good, easy to lather and the scent is nice, clean and simple. Very good. Cheers. Kevy :)
Can't get that blue packaged Nivea cream anywhere in Northern Ireland Kevy, only seem to stock the white tube, the sensitive one. It's a great cream and only £2 in Sainsburys. Great vid mate.
The best safety razor I’ve ever used! I like this one more than my others, and they’re more expensive than this razor! Why? …because this razor shaves well, I get almost no irritation on my neck and jaw after using this one. Plus the 3D handle is nice to have for better grip. I’m looking to purchase the chrome version of this one soon.
Great video Kevy! I've always like Edwin Jagger products, especially the DE 89. Such a smooth, comfortable razor. I bet that new grip is very comfortable. Thanks again for the great videos and keep them coming!
Great video, thanks! There's also a short handle version of the DE89. It looks a lot like Merkur 34C. I got two of them from Amazon, one with a knurled handle and one with a rubberized handle. Great shavers, worth a try.
Nice shave Kevy! That is one beautiful razor! I do have a DE89L ,the quality build and finish on Edwin Jagger razors is excellent! I agree on the Nivea shave cream, performs great and inexpensive. Always good to have some in the shave den! Regards Robert
Hi Kevy, I recently picked up the Nivea cream during a recent holiday to Greece. Cost about 2.90 euros - great value, great smell and with my Jagger 89DL, a great shave!
Lol! Sorry Paul, that was a howler of a typo!! There isn't any cream called Nokia Veal! I was trying to type Nivea and I didn't check it!! Sorry. All the best. Kevy :)
What are you thoughts of the various Witch Hazel brands? I find the Humphries & Dickinsons carries an off kilter smell until it dries. The Thayers seems to be the best smelling I purchased. Secondly, I have a post on the Badger and Blade forum about balm's and aftershaves talking about which comes first in the post shave routine. What are your thoughts on application order?
I thinking Thayers is the best Witch Hazel out there. I used to put the balm on first, then the aftershave. I guess there's no right or wrong way, whichever you prefer. Some people like the burn if the splash has alcohol in it, so prefer to put that on first to cleanse the skin. Personally, I don't think it matters. Kevy 👍
I hope so my friend . Thanks . You can not let your mind drift at all . On shave number 6 I got a few little nicks . Some razer burn . But that is my fault . . Still the shave feels so nice .
Hey Kevy! Another great video ...keep up the great work bud! You have inspired me along with your fans to start my wet shaving journey. Hopefully everything will arrive before the end of the week. Cheers all!
@@kevyshaves4109 thanks bud! Well based upon a lot of your recommendations here's what is coming... 1. Rockwell 6c 2. Proraso Green/Clubman Soap 3. Alum Stick 4. Thayer's Unscented 5. Proraso Balm Blue 6. Clubman AS ...Figured I'll be a little classic to start then get adventurous like you ;)
@@kevyshaves4109 Hey Kevy!! Hope you're having a awesome day. in our little chats I forgot to ask what type of blade do you like to use to start? Astra? Derby? Gilette 7am?....my package of goodies came last night .... excited about having my first wet shave! maybe even my first couple of nicks like you and your first video, LOL
nice vid! there's a lot to be said for some of the inexpensive soaps and creams for daily shaves. I've found the Palmolive cream really good, available for about £2 in the supermarkets, similar tube to the nivea. Ive just ordered this razor, my merkur futur has had its day now, and im hoping this'll be a bit lighter and more precise in use!
Yes, I agree. While it's nice to use more expensive creams and soaps, it's good to use the cheaper stuff too that performs just as well. I'm sure you'll enjoy this razor more than the Futur, which can be a very aggressive razor for some people. Cheers. Kevy 👍
Kevy Shaves cheers Kevy, yes I used it last night, and what a shave, with a feather blade i had no irritation at all. I think the draw back with the futur is the blade clamping system, which becomes slack over time, and possibly allows the blade to move, which maybe explain good shaves some days and bad ones the next. No worries of this happening on the Jagger. I'm not sure if the derby blades were right for me either, feathers seem a lot keener.
Another great shave Kevy. Many find the de89 quite a mild razor. That's not a problem for you? Your beard seems fairly heavy as is mine. I`m thinking about getting one especially now that they have that new knurled handle. Thanks.
+Brian B. Brian, the DE89 is considered a mild razor but personally I think it's a great efficient razor. And the build quality on the 3D laser Diamond handled one I have is flawless. The knurled handles have great grip too. Just beautiful! Once you find the right blade in it that works best for your skin and beard type it will give you a great shave. It's a great razor to have in your den. Hope that helps. Let me know if you decide to get one how it goes for you :)
I get 2 days growth of stubble then I shave it off through use of shaving gel from Nivea for men then I cool n replenish my shave through Nivea for men Post Balm cream
Hi, Kevy, I know this is an old video, but I was wondering what shop you got this from? I'm from Glasgow and have been using a D.E Razor for the last 6 months and i'm always wanting to try new creams and soaps!
I think it should last for a long time. As long as you look after it and let it dry after using it, it should last for years. Soaps do have a date on them; usually 12 months, but I've got soaps that are over 6 years old and still work and smell great. If it looks ok in the tub and it still lathers, I think it should be fine. Kevy 😀
What is the black part of the handle made of? Is it metal painted or coated black? Or is it plastic? I am mainly interested in this black and the normal 3d handle version. Please reply. Thanks in advance.
Pretty similar shavers to be honest. It depends if you want a 2 piece or a 3 piece razor. I would always go to the Merkur 34C if I had to choose. Cheers. Kevy ☺
I found that the shaving creams I have, Nivea, erazmic, boots, Palmolive all perform excellently and not expensive eighths just shows you Kevy sometimes cheaper can be good ?
I agree with you 100% John. The most expensive soaps/creams doesn't always mean the best. Some of the cheaper soaps and creams get overlooked because it's thought if it's cheap, it's no good.
A bit like wine, there is an element of snobbery. If you find something that works for you and its cheap, that is great. I like the Nivea shave stick particularly when travelling. By the same token, I like anything from TOBS.
It's hard to believe but Mr. Kevy Shaves is actually using a cream that's easy to find! I recently purchased an extra tube of the Nivea shaving cream for US $1.99. It creates a really nice slickness, but that could be due to the dimethicone. I always try to give my brush a few seconds more of rinsing when using the Nivea. Kevy, have you tried the La Toja and Omega shaving creams? How about the Old Spice musk and lime creams that come from India?
+Shave- a-thon I haven't tried any of those creams you mentioned. I've seen them all but never tried them. I like the sound of the Old Spice creams from India.
+Kevy Shaves For the Old Spice shaving creams, you probably have to look to Ebay. While you're there, see if you can order the Old Spice Musk aftershave. The musk version is only made in India, as is the version of Original Old Spice aftershave that many feel is closest to the Shulton formula before the sale to Proctor and Gamble. Here in the USA, "Classic" Old Spice is available in the stores and that seems to smell a little sweeter than the original formula. I think the Classic Old Spice cologne that's sold here is a bit spicier and I would imagine the Original Old Spice EDT that's only sold in Europe is even stronger than that.
I like the Old Spice, The Godrej from India is nice and inexpensive. There are some other inexpensive creams that get no attention. Bulgaria makes great stuff, Domino from Macadonia and Barbon and Figaro from Hungary are great - and cheap. My favorite may be Cade shave soap from France - that , a good razor and blade and you are in for a treat !! Oh , follow up with a great balm - I strongly urge Neutrogena Razor Defense Post Shave Balm !!
I've learned that some creams can be brush lathered in a bowl, while others are better off face lathering by squeezing it on the brush and yet others are better off when you apply the cream to the face, then start lathering with the brush. I've gotten better results with Old Spice shaving cream by brush lathering, while all the Palmolive creams I have can be bowl lathered and they really like added drops of water. The Gillette creams seem to perform better when dabbed on the face and neck before brush lathering. I also like the La Toja, Proraso, Tabac, Nivia Omega and Tabac creams. The Proraso menthol is very cooling, especially when allowing the Proraso green pre-shave to moisturize the skin for 5 minutes before shaving. Add my collection of Arko's and Derby's and it's quite a shaving cream potpourri. As I've told Kevy, use more familiar shaving cream or soaps in the video title, and your views multiply in size. Jim - regarding the Old Spice, my opinion is that the shaving cream hardly smells like the aftershave, and the musk shaving cream smells little like Old Spice Musk aftershave, whick I really like. I don't have the OS Lime aftershave, but I assume the same holds for that.
Nice shave levy, but holy crap you used a lot! Haha, I use like 1/4 of that. Have you ever tried the sensitive version? In the white box/tube? I'm giving that a go tomorrow.
Lol! The Nivea cream is really cheap here in the UK so it's ok to be generous with it! I have the white sensitive tube but I've not tried that just yet. I think it should be a good performer. Let me know what you think of it. Cheers. Kevy 😀
Kevy Shaves. Hi Kevy, I've noticed that you're not exactly gentle with your brush when face lathering, however, this isn't a criticism in any way. I was just wondering if it's ok to be a little hard on your brush? Loving the videos, keep up the good work. David.
David Marshall Hi David. Yes I like to really work the lather into the bristles. Usually it's only like that on the first pass where there's more stubble to get the soap into. Brushes are quite hardy little buggers, they can handle it! Cheers. Kevy.
Hi Kevy, Nivea is great shaving cream.Works like expensive shaving creams I follow the videos with pleasure Do you want to try some Turkish made products? Although not as good as your products. Greetings from Turkey.
Hi Murat. Yes, Nivea is a great cream. I do have some Arko which I use occasionally but other than that I don't have many Turkish shaving products. Cheers. Kevy :)
