Safety Razors are NOT Scary! - Quick Beginner's Guide 

Why is this so calming and entertaining. This guy has A+ charisma

This guy makes it so easy to lose track of time with how enjoyable these videos are keep it up!

"The way your grandpa did." My grandpa worked for Philips. So he and my father shaved with an electric razor. And so did I for 30 years. I started shaving with a safety razor 4 years ago. I discovered it by accident. When I found an antique safety razor on an antique market. And started some online searching to find some information about safety razors. To my huge surprise I found out that it was still possible to get blades for my century old razor. And that they are even still made today. I started collecting vintage safety razor's and shaving every second day with a modern one. (My first one was a Merkur Classic 1904. Now I use a Rex Ambassador.) I never though that one day I would look forward to my next shave. Instead of just something that needs to be done.

I'm an ancient Gen Xer and only discovered wet shaving in the mid 2000s. I remember in college, in the 1980s, I was shaving in the dorm bathroom with a Gillette Trac II razor, which was the only razor I'd ever used, and I saw a guy using a DE razor. I kidded him about using an "old man's razor," and he said something like, "It shaves better than what you're using." It took twenty years after that for me to realize he was right. 🙂

20 year old here who just discovered safety razors exist and despite having not a lot of facial hair, I found buzzers to not shave close enough and many razors to snag. Thanks for the amazing tutorial and convincing me not to invest in unnecessarily expensive products. I'll edit once I buy a razor and try it out!

23 years old never used a safety razor, kinda nervous but you make it seem easy enough

I haven't quite been taught good habits with shaving, or self-care in general, so I've been trying to learn more and more over time. The title of this video was perfect for me, honestly. I've been quite afraid of shaving with a safety razor, for my own particular reasons. This video is very helpful for me - thank you very much, sir. I find you incredibly kind and nice to listen to.

Can't believe this man have kept my attention all video long without needs of flashing effects or images, just his face and voice.

My father shaved with a safety razor for years, but he switched to a cartridge before I started shaving. I got tired of over paying for triple bladed cartridges about 7 years ago and bought a German made razor, bowl and soap and never looked back. I also use a barber style straight razor when I have gone a few days without shaving. I wish I had seen a video like this when I first started with a safety razor.

I don’t know why, but the simple way you talk about shaving coupled with the personal feel of the shot you use and the sound of your voice is so satisfying. Definitely a great podcaster voice. Anyway, safety razed noob here at 42 years old. Always either had a beard or shaved with cartridge razors. Have a Manscaped Plow 2.0 that was given to me and I definitely seem to “plow” my face with it. Was going to give it up until I started watching your vids.

So pleasantly surprised by how enjoyable you made this - thank you!

Great vid for someone that is just getting started. Actually reminds me of when I started shaving back in the early 70s...have a good weekend Brian!

Loving how real you are, just straight up genuine. Keep up the good work bro! I found your channel because I was researching more about razors. Can’t spend 20+ dollars on cartridges so I’m looking at safety razors. Thanks for this video!!

Great video on starting out. There are more and more people going to wet shaving now. And these videos are great.

2 years since I had the luck to find your video for beginners with DE safety razor (one of them). Never went back to cartridge again.

I love your stance on shaving cream for a safety razor, a lot of purists will turn people away by telling them they have to do the whole brush and soap thing or somehow it’s magically not gonna work right. I was avoiding using DE razors for a while because of that but at the end of the day shaving cream is shaving cream and if it works for 5 or 6 blades being dragged across your skin then surely it’d plenty for a single blade to glide its way around! Love the vids!

I’ve been kicking around the idea of going from cassettes to safety razors. I really appreciate this video using simple terms!!

I got safety razor as a gift from a friend, who hyped a lot about it. Now im figuring it out myself. This tutorial helped a lot and now im finding myself enjoying shaving a lot more! Must say i have lot to learn, but now when i know the basics i can find the rhythm more quickly. Thank you for fine tutorial! Also it was enjoying to watch! Never thought i would enjoy watching someone shave. :D

You're awesome man! Bald young guy here who has gotten used to shaving my head with a razor and after years of Gillette blades wanted to make the same adjustment for shaving my face. So nice to hear some insight from somebody who's been around the block and I scooped up my Van Der Hagen safety razor ready to figure out if its for me, thank you!

Thankfully my dad taught me how to shave with a safety razor about 5 years ago when I was 15 so I basically started shaving with safety razors, only used a cartridge razor for about a year before I learned which is when I started growing hair on my face.

Amazing video enjoyed every bit of it, so fun and informative about safety razors. Keep posting these lovely videos.

What a great video, and some brilliant commentary. I have only ever used electric blades, but I'm quite tired of the lacklustre results, so I'm thinking I'll definitely try to make the shift over to a safety razor.

One year of using a safety razor and I do not regret my decision for a moment it is just so nice to have a care ritual, it is just a pause in a part of the day in wich I have some peace and thinking time while I listen to mister Sinatra Lennon in the background!

Sinatra very nice explanatory video for beginners. That shows your experience in this area. I can only say that if I hadn't started a year ago, I definitely would now. Have a nice weekend.

Great video! Just started with DS shaving a year ago with the Henson set up. You are so on point! There is a learning curve, so mastering traditional shaving takes some time and practice, but so incredibly rewarding. My shaves have been BBS and the daily experience is so wonderful that I look forward to shaving every morning; this simply puts the pleasure back into shaving. Beginners do not be intimidated. You will save a fortune over time and truly enjoy shaving again and have fun trying different products. I only wish I had discovered this retro approach sooner. 64 now, but so glad I have dumped the cartridges. Better late than never! -EA

Thank you for this super helpful video. And as one other comment mentioned, it's a pleasure to listen to you talk. It's rare for someone to talk a lot and not annoy me lol.

Just started using a safety razor. Wish I would of seen this video before hand lol. I did buy a cheap safety razor to start. But then I thought I need all of the expensive stuff like brushes etc. Glad I didn’t jump down that rabbit hole yet. Although the first time I used it, I sliced my neck open 😂. But I do love the smoother feeling with the safety razor versus the cartridge razors. Just got to learn how to get a smooth shave with them. Still have a little stubble left after two passes.

Awesome content.Found your channel a couple weeks ago. Always used cartridge and always got razor bumps. Didn't feel like getting a waiver. Made the switch to a safety razor and I'm never going back.

It’s so funny that i find myself watching you “yapping” about shaving for beginner. Even though I’m wet shaver over six years. I love your channel and most important, your unpretentious attitude on all of your reviews & videos.

About two years in and I still need to remind myself to keep the pressure minimal and let razor and blade do the work. At first I think the pressure came from cartridge shaving habits but now it tends to be when i “get greedy” on trying to get BBS too quickly or overshaving to get every last whisker.

Just wanted to thank you for the lesson and the chat Great vid

Great video! I started with a 5 blade dollar shave club razor but after around a month of that I got a safety razor and it’s amazing!

Nice video. And you are right. Until a wet shaver goes down the rabbit hole, the expense can be minimal. Barbasol and similar shaving creams work just fine. I still think the Rockwell 6C is the best DE safety razor for a newbie.

Great vid Mr. Lennon!

Thank you. This actually helps me. Great content as well. Subbed

very informative video. keep up the good work

Thanks. Finally a man that gets down to the point, didn’t overwhelm me with tons of product and didn’t make me feel like if I didn’t buy a bunch of upscale stuff, I wouldn’t be able to get a decent shave from a double edge razor. Thanks for taking the time to make a quality video 👍I feel confident I’ll be successful in this journey.

just got my first Safety Razor yesterday! Thanks for your help so far, though i am still figuring it out.

This video right here is what pushed me the last little bit into trying a safety razor. Now shaving is fun. Without doubt my favorite shaver on YT.

great tips for the beginners out there.

Yes sir..This is how I started..great video.

Great video, man💪

I changed to safety razor five years ago and never looked back. I'm using a Razor Rock german 36 slant and I'm pretty happy with it.

Young adult here and this is definitely a helpful video. Thank you for making it as simple as it is and showing that you don't have to fear shaving but instead make it fun and enjoyable :)

Good video, smiled all the way through it lol, I'll consider shaving with one of those, as I normally use cartridge razors

Great video!

Now I know how my grandfather used to shave so fast and clean without cuts. Safety razor in his tiny steel box kit. He was bit nut case but very disciplined. Gifted him Gillette Mach 5 stick and cartridges he didn't even opened it but kept it nicely lol. Old retired man of British East Indian army.

Great video for newbies.

Great video!😂🪒

Great video , remember to say there are milder blades out there and very cheap DE razors for in my opinion a beginner is Wilkinson Sword classic the black handel i started with that one still use it . stay safe, cheers...Peter

That was really easy to understand I wish my father taught me more about this stuff

This guy is legit. Thank you.

Good info. Due to your vids, I finally tried Barbasol (for sensitive skin). I had tried different soaps, gels, oil...turns out Barbasol works best for me. $2 well spent!

Great job, just the facts!

I just started looking into the whole wet shave thing. My uncle used an old Gillette in the 70's(probably before that), I remember opening it up and closing it. He used a brush and Barbasol shaving cream. My dad always used an electric razor, and I started electric and went to the old shick cartridge razors. I ordered up a King C Gillette, brush and cup from Van Der Hagen. First shave wasn't great, didn't seem to cut close at all. Figured I'd try again, maybe there is a learning curve. Looked at the razor and found out I had it put together wrong. Can't wait to try again later and see how it really does! Thanks for the video's!

Thank you Great tutorial

I just got the Van Der Hagen at Walmart as my first double edge safety razor and it's a great razor for the price. I did however cut myself quite a bit but it's not terrible and I'll get better at it 😅

I just bought my first safety razor which just happened to be a Van Der Hagen and I always loved Barbasol original

I have a feeling these types of razors are going to be used alot with coming worldwide economic recession/depression. Thanks for the helpful video!

I've been on and off with DE razors for a while now. One of my biggest turnoffs was everyone saying to use a brush. It felt like a chore to me. I love that you keep it simple with Barbasol.

Thank you for being so down to earth! I’m going to order one of these tomorrow and try a straight razor shave for the first time - always used electric as the cartridge razors give me razor burn due to my thick facial hair! The fact you’ve been so down to earth and informative has given me the confidence to try it out! I love your positive and fatherly attitude✨

Thanks man, I'm just starting and I need something like this to help me out.

I'm gonna be graduating on june 5th, I know that I will be looking smooth if I use a safety razor, thanks for the great videos. P.S I'm still using my van der Hagen, with astra blades, and barbasol or gillette, it makes it amazing

I just bought my first safety razor today, and I am an old 46 years old! I was scared of these, because I just don't want to cut my face. I was pleasantly surprised! Those 5 blade dollar club things are going in the garbage. Mach 3 can go in the garbage too. After I finished shaving about an hour ago, and my face feels great! I bought the Van Der Hagen twist adjustable. It's a good start!

love this guy!

I use a Parker 3 piece razor, Astra SP blades, and Barbasol. Works great as long as I dont go against the grain on the first pass.

Fantastic content, thank you!

I enjoy watching your videos man best charisma imma be honest i shave with safety razors since the beginning. im gen z (2008) and started shaving with the age of 14 and i love these safety razors. i never used these modern ones with multiple blades on my beard and for everybody who wants to start with these safety razors: yes you may cut yourself but thats just the beginning. you will get used to it and stop cutting yourself.

Subscribed! ❤

I’m a newbie! Thanks for the video

Just shaved with a safety razor for the first time today. Went well, just need to save money on a long run from those cartridge razors, just used a mild blade Dorco razors for my safety razor.

I am Fairley new to safety razor shaving and found your channel and like your content. In my searching of videos i found that not many people talked about what they do with used blades (how to to store them/get rid of them etc) and also what the printed 12 34 means on blades. If you are looking for content i think it would be interesting if you brought these subjects up in one of your chats/videos.

I’m so happy you said vander jag hen I just got one today and wa alike crap please don’t say it’s crap lol thanks for the video I just started today but have always wanted to shave this way

Hello from Ukraine, as a young man I’m glad I found this video! I will try to find some safety razor and give it a try! Catrige razor always so painful to me :(

Switched to a safety razor 10 years ago and will never ever go back to cartridge or disposable razors. It helps that it takes me like 4 years to go through a pack of 100 blades which is so much cheaper than buying replacement razor cartridges that it's not even in the same universe.

I love your videos! I'm ready to buy a safety razor!

thanks. this is like the talk from my dad thank i never got

Hello buddy great video i enjoy it very much i hope you have a great weekend ahead cheers 🥃

Great video! Traditional wet shaving is the way to go (and of course don't forget to take a shower and do your hair).

PS I tried the Captain’s Choice-just spectacular!!!

Love your videos! I didn’t have a great relationship with my dad for a long time so you actually taught me how to shave. I’m just having a little trouble as I use a Wilkinson safety razor and follow your prep steps and try to match your technique. However I find myself with constant cuts, razor bumps, and really a not very close shave. Just wondering if you have any ideas for how I can fix it, thank you!

I love shavettes. The have all benefits from DEs and Straight Razors. They require skills like straight Razors and you can try different blades like in DEs. They are so good.

Could you do a review on the Feather Popular budget safety razor?

Thanks for a Great Video! I Am that "Newcomer" and I appreciate the simple, straightforward presentation. SO can I bug you for some free advice??? I'm 60, and I've used cheap cartridge razors - well, forever. Typically, I shave before I shower, and I just use just cold water. And I tend to use the razors way too long. I'll sometimes have just a tiny spotting of blood, but I wash in the shower and its never an issue. But I got a "wild hair" and just bought an old Gillette Tech razor on eBay. AND I'm asking here because you are the first one I've seen that's not doing an elaborate "Ceremony" - NOT that there's anything wrong with that! Maybe I'll feel differently once I start using my new-old razor. But what blades would you recommend for a Beginner? Is it really necessary to shower first? As I said, I shower second to avoid getting any blood on my shirts. Crazy to try without lather? Is oil enough? I see some people put oil AND lather? Thanks!

Great video for helping beginners but still entertaining for those who have watched awhile. I love a really cold splash of water on my face after a shave. Feels wonderful. Yes a safety razor mows through 5 days growth like a hot knife through butter with no tugging if you happen to read this and can’t decide whether to make the switch.

Just used my first safety razor (Parker 90R) it was a good experience loved the smoothness and precision but gave myself a few tiny cuts, hopefully soon i’ll become good at not giving myself cuts haha

Thank you

With that voice, you should be an actor...Great videos

I've even used coconut oil instead of shaving cream, it provides adequate lubrication and keeps your skin moisturized.

Safety razors are actually pretty easy and simple. I got one little cut on first try and none after that. Been using it for a while and I love it. Shaving is finally fun.

Don’t apologize lol. I enjoyed the video even though I have a few years of experience under my belt. Btw Kensurfs just did his 800th video and I was wondering if you know how many videos you’ve done in 11 years? I’m a bit of a numbers geek and would love to know if it’s not too much of a bother

Hi guys just done my 1st safety razor shave today 😎 Take a look

I just spent 14min watching a guy shaving and I do not regret it.

This dude has a great voice

I can't believe how I'm not bleeding. Thank you so much❤

I can't believe how cheap it is too!! I just ordered my first safety razor. I'm 26 years old and i've been shaving my head for 2 years now.

I got a van der hagen set for Christmas and finally tried using it instead of an electric razor and definitely my preferred way to shave now!

I really like your shave etc. videos. Quick question: in one of your videos, you showed a brush that I think you called your old standby, and I think you called it SilverTip synthetic. I want to purchase it. It had a black handle, but I can't find that video again. What is it and do you recommend it for someone new to wet DE shaving? Thanks.

Shave Secret available at Wal Mart for a very low price makes for a great pre-shave oil.

4 me vintage is the best i have my great great grandpas 55' gillette super speed he got as a bday gift on his 13th he never used nice n smooth operation