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@dk.damnfineshave 2 года назад

Thanks for the shout out! I don't think the commenter meant any harm by his comment but he definitely didn't consider the fact that I've been shaving since before I had a beard. People like to displace their insecurities in my direction because I'm taboo in this hobby. Like my opinion isn't valid because I have a beard. Damn fools!

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

I just don't like to see that sorta thing. Some folks act like shaving the full face is like splitting atoms and it's not:) Anyone can shave anything, with anything, given time and practice.

@footballgeek 2 года назад

Great shave, I enjoy working on wetshaving TECHNIQUE every day....sometimes twice a day

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

Thank you, brother!

@okiedokie_cool 2 года назад

Great shave Chris. I so agree with you, TECHNIQUE is what matters in everything, work, shaving, reading... everything.

@mpdeshowitz 2 года назад

You are so right Chris. I have shaved with high end soaps and razors and blades and I get great shaves with everything. It took a while but I finally got there, TECHNIQUE is everything!

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

You are there now my friend:)

@artluvonair 2 года назад

Not first. Watching shave videos helped me with my TECHNIQUE whether it's with a straight, shavette or safety razor. Great video and commentary as always. Have a great Easter Sunday

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

Thanks so much Art. I hope you are doing well brother.

@Mike19663 2 года назад

Technique, Another great shave, and I concur with you all you said. Bless you and family.

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

Thank you, Mike. Blessings to you sir.

@Fernando-fr5cu 2 года назад

You have always loved this soap. Great to see you using it again.

@RonnieYates 2 года назад

Nice Weck shave. Happy Easter. Congrats to the winners. TECHNIQUE

@gregmccormack5709 2 года назад

Happy Easter and thanks Ronnie

@RonnieYates 2 года назад

@@gregmccormack5709 Happy Easter Greg!

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

Thank you, Ronnie. Have a great day sir!

@gregvigurs2045 2 года назад

Nice shave Chris with the Weck. I'm still learning and perfecting my TECHNIQUE with different products and razors. Best wishes to you and your family!

@EyalKnaany 2 года назад

Thank you Chris. Congrats to the winners. Wet shaving is the best and it's all about TECHNIQUE, insane amounts of hydration and most of all enjoyment of the moment and the scents.

@sanch5350 2 года назад

Great shave today Chris. TECHNIQUE!

@jamesd.4223 2 года назад

Great shave, Chris! DK is good peeps and very knowledgeable. For those wishing to dabble in the pillars of funk...DK's ur guy! Great advice on technique. I'm about 14 shavette shaves in and yes I still nick myself, a little weeper here and there, but shave is irritation free. I used to get a lot of razor burn ...or blade burn before figuring out the correct angle for an open blade. One of my favorite shaves is a shavette shave. Still working on the technique as I miss spots still, but it's a learning journey. Have a great week! Congratulations to the winners 🏆! And just in case.... TECHNIQUE

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

Awesome James. I'm so glad to hear it's coming along well. You will get better and better brother!

@MC-vr4xi 2 года назад

I took a break from wet shaving for a few years and I too took a while to re-find the proper TECHNIQUE I needed for a proper smooth shave. Glad i’m back to the wet shave game!

@ezmoney_volforlife 2 года назад

TECHNIQUE. Great shave and words of wisdom. 🪒💈✌️

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

Thank you, Eric!

@mikeperritte 2 года назад

Great shave and advice. Congrats to the winners. DK I'm sure is a skilled shaver but I know he's a great guy and enjoy his videos. We need to lift each other up. Have a blessed day. TECHNIQUE

@dk.damnfineshave 2 года назад

Thanks Mike! I appreciate the kind kind words. 🙏🏻

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

He's a terrific guy for sure.

@tedb130 2 года назад

I’ve been wet shaving for under a year and still find watching shave videos I’ll pick up a new technique here and there. Never say never but I doubt I’ll try a straight razor. Cheers

@thomaswilkie1168 2 года назад

Thats the thing about wetshaving, its all about your technique with the tools you've got. It's only taken me 2 years to appreciate the gear I have and perfect my shave

@ChrisGarciaorlzzt 2 года назад

TECHNIQUE is everything! Great shave Chris. I miss the Chief too. Great guy. Hope you have a happy Easter! 😁

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

Thank you, Chris. Blessings to you brother.

@JimG7755 2 года назад

TECHNIQUE Thanks for the video! And yes you are always correct...it's your face, your shave!! We should be sharing all our knowledge and not tearing others apart. This is an awesome community, let's keep it that way!! Thanks to you for all you do in this great hobby!! P.S. I purchased a Maca Root gift set this past Christmas with shave cream and synthetic brush for just $7.99 at TJ MAXX!! This is a great soap!!

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

Thanks so much Jim. I hope you have an excellent Easter brother.

@theenabledshaver4139 2 года назад

Technique Great shave as always, Chris 👍🏽

@erikpeissig9230 2 года назад

Yes, TECHNIQUE is definitely key. I am still very new off of cartridge razors and learned quickly that I needed to stop switching gear and focus on my technique with a specific setup. I must admit, I do like a nice post shave from the fancy soaps. :-)

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

You are 100% on the right track sir. Focus on getting good with a setup and then try other things.

@joseangelmederos6518 2 года назад

I agree with your emphasis on TECHNIQUE, Chris. I just completed my first year of traditional wet shaving with DE blades. I'm now consistently getting a great, close shave with any gear and software I use. Thanks for your help!

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

Awesome brother! I'm so glad you're there now.

@ivermec-tin666 2 года назад

Technique. I couldn't agree more. As Fuzzy says, a blade is a blade, and a soap is a soap. It's all in the technique.

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

I don't agree with fuzzy really:) Some are more luxurious than others, some smell better, some might lather in a more creamy fashion, but ultimately all will work:)

@ivermec-tin666 2 года назад

@@IAMCDB Fuzzy has a peculiar way of expressing himself. I think that is really what he means, they all work, with practice. He claims that Williams works (many would disagree), but he definitely prefers the vintage tallow based Williams to the later vegetal Williams. Clearly, some software and hardware is more pleasant. It is a luxury to have so many choices. Our great grandfather's were not so lucky. This is a good time to be a wet shaver. So many choices. Fuzzy is not a luxury kind of guy, though he does seem to be able to shave with any piece of hardware, as do you. That is an admirable skillset.

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

@@ivermec-tin666 He knows what he's talking about:)

@williamcass68 2 года назад

Happy Easter, Chris! Excellent Body Shop shave from the mighty Weck today. I hope you and your family have a great day!

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

Thank you, Bill. Have a great day sir!

@razormichl2004 2 года назад

great video Chris👍have a nice sunday

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

Thank you, Razor! I hope you have an excellent day also.

@timothyslough8640 2 года назад

Caught myself the other day pulling on my face while I was shaving my neck area. Made me laugh cuz I remembered you talking about that. Technique

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

Oh yea, I do that as well. Sometimes you get lost in the shave and find you're stretching the wrong area:)

@jonathanmccarter1599 2 года назад

I sprained my wrist 4 or 5 years ago, and it took almost two months to heal. I vividly remember that it hurt really bad the night before I woke up and it was fine from that point on. I hope your wrist starts feeling better soon, Chris! TECHNIQUE

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

Thank you Jon. I guess it takes longer than I figured:)

@tonycornetta 2 года назад

I remember when I first started DE shaving. I had a few soaps, one boar brush and one razor (merkur 34c). I should refer to this as the Nick Shaves beginner’s setup lol. Anyway, I was going slow, step by step watching Nick Shaves on my phone and then doing what he did in front of my mirror. I think within just a few shaves I got comfortable that I could do this on my own. So what changed? It wasn’t the gear. Technically my TECHNIQUE improved. And then I went down the rabbit hole into getting more gear or maybe it was a cave cuz I can’t seem to find my way out…nor do I want to so don’t send any search parties. Have a blessed day Chris.

@stephendove2654 2 года назад

Great shave using the mighty Weck. It really is an attractive razor and scales. If I ever venture into shavette world it will be either the Weck or Feather SS. I agree with you about technique and also not ditching razors that don’t work for you at the start. I have revisited my first razor the Merkur 34 c which I thought I didn’t get along with. But today I used the 34 c with a Gillette 7 o’ clock SS razor and had a wonderful irritation and nick free shave. Blessing and prayers for you and your family. Have a great day Chris.

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

I agree with you on all counts brother. Blessings to you!

@Matteo-sc2lz 2 года назад

Hey brother, in this day I work much!! Great shave ! Macaroot aloe the body shop is excellent cream! 😎👍🏻

@JT-nf9tk 2 года назад

Great shave Chris! Congrats to Bejamin Mowan and Greg McCormack. Have a great Resurrection Day!

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

Thank you, JT. Have a great one brother.

@gregmccormack5709 2 года назад

Thanks JT

@mackbooker8368 2 года назад

TECHNIQUE Appreciate the video today and thank you for your service! Blessings to you and family this Easter Sunday! Take care. Best

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

Blessings to you as well Mack. Happy Easter.

@Warren.I 2 года назад

I don't know what took me so long, but you finally got me to order a tub of the Body Shop Maca Root. I think it was the Amazon link. ;) I agree with you on not knocking RU-vid shavers with facial hair. It's hard enough for me to remember to keep my sideburns even, and that's a less than two inch boundary line that's easy to police. I had a beard long ago but plan never to have one again because of all the work and mishaps. I've often wondered why viewers are never shown, or at least told, what goes into facial hair maintenance during and between shaves. After all, what you don't shave off matters as much as what you do. I plan never to go that route again, but I'm curious. So I can't imagine others aren't, too. Just a thought. Hope your wrist gets better on its own. Take care.

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

Thank you Warren. I'm gonna tell you the absolute truth. Anyone with a reasonably level of dexterity can shave anything, with just about anything, given time and practice. This is something almost anyone can do. Some folks make it seem more complicated than it is:)

@apurbamazumdar968 2 года назад

Congrats Benjamin and Greg. This shaving cream is really awesome. Your shaving method is flawless, I try to learn. TECHNIQUE

@gregmccormack5709 2 года назад

Thanks Man, it's fun to enter these..... I honestly never expected to win.

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

Thank you, Apurba. Blessings to you sir!

@JMac. 2 года назад

Great shave Chris!! I agree that TECHNIQUE is key… but with a caveat… my technique is solid with a straight or a shavette, but my choice of software I pair with that technique also makes a difference in the quality of the shave, case in point, I just prefer super slick soaps when using a straight blade.. a soap that’s drying and “sticky” just don’t hack it. Great shave today, and have a good one.

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

Thank you Justin. I just prefer to use a slick lather all the time. That seems to work in all situations. Have a great Easter sir.

@JMac. 2 года назад

@@IAMCDB you’re welcome! And yessir, I prefer a slick lather at all times too!! Thanks as well, all good here.

@SIGSOLO 2 года назад

Great shave and conversation!! I sorry to hear about your wrist issues!! I've also noticed that you've lost quite a bit of weight. Your cheeks are getting almost skinny🙃 I hope you're all right and that you have no health issues!! Have a Happy Easter! And Stay Safe!! 🤜💥🤛 #WAD TECHNIQUE

@slisyd 2 года назад

Great shave Chris i am about to head shave also cant wait :) TECHNIQUE

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

Awesome brother. Blessings to you!

@Jacob_Herron 2 года назад

TECHNIQUE. Congrats to this week's winners! I'm hoping you and the family have a great Easter Sunday Chris!

@gregmccormack5709 2 года назад

Thanks Jacob! a nice Sunday surprise for sure.

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

Thank you, Jacob!

@dzangistamelonne2756 2 года назад

Clean fresh, good price etc. Fantastic make your video channel.

@markotodorovic190 2 года назад

And just like that, i want that shaving cream, with every cell in my body! 😄

@leehaseley2164 2 года назад

It really is a stellar product, Marko. Much better than I had imagined it being.

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

Thank you, sir! I hope you enjoy it if you try it.

@bowtiern8292 2 года назад

TECHNIQUE as you said is very important. I’m new to the community and experience. I only have starter equipment but I have had a very good experience. I’m dying to try new equipment. I wish I had this in boot camp because I had to shave twice a day with the cartridge razor I had in order to pass inspection

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

You are on the right track Michael. Keep after it brother!

@theluxuryshavinghobbyist 2 года назад

Good TECHNIQUE comes with experience! The more time you spend with it, the better it gets.

@glenniwasa9683 2 года назад

Congrats to the winners. TECHNIQUE is key indeed. I have used the Body Shop Shave Cream and it is great.

@jhippl 2 года назад

TECHNIQUE ... It took me years and practice to get a good shave with anything but once i got my method down with a DE its been great.

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

Right on my friend:) Blessings to you.

@judthestudo2 2 года назад

I will say it took me a good 2 years of seeking that elusive combo of gear that would stop me from cutting myself, and Back then I would’ve swore to you my technique was just as good as the pros lol! But I see the error of my thinking but that was also kind of the fun of it for the growth and exploration of a million different products hahaha. Now, I know it’s TECHNIQUE Happy Easter everyone!

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

You have been fully delivered to the promised land of traditional shaving now brother:)

@shavingtheday 2 года назад

Still working on my TECHNIQUE every day, and I have a long way to go. Working on getting better with a shavette, and you are 100% right that it is more about the person shaving and technique that matters more than anything else, even blade type. I tend to apply too much pressure and that’s been a struggle for me in some shaves.

@MB14ucla 2 года назад

Thanks Chris! TECHNIQUE

@chrisruss8332 2 года назад

It’s like anything worthwhile and satisfying to learn. Patience and TECHNIQUE

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

100% sir!

@stevem1563 2 года назад

Happy Easter Chris. Maca Root is a sleeper. I haven’t used it in a while but is great stuff.

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

It really is a solid cream. I like it a lot:)

@michaeldietzen8613 2 года назад

Technique. Thank you CDB for the discount at leaf

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

Thank you, Michael:)

@zekehall 2 года назад

When I started this hobby, I thought it would be a breeze to get a great shave. NOPE! I got good shaves, but it took practice, attention, and a willingness to try new things (or remove them as the case may be). Now, I can grab any of my razors, any soap, any blade, and I can get, at a minimum, a good shave. At the end of the day, it is all about TECHNIQUE

@hcshaves8542 2 года назад

Technique Great shave Chris! 😁 Good vibes 👍

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

Thank you, sir!

@gregmccormack5709 2 года назад

Holy Smokes! Thanks! I never expected to win, what a nice surprise. Good luck to everyone on the new giveaway. Great vid and Shave on Peoples!

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

Thank you, Greg!

@robertboulton7297 2 года назад

When I had my first shave with a DE Razor I think I got 3 or 4 nicks, maybe more. With your help, and the help other shaving videos and product reviews, I am developing a better TECHNIQUE and hardly ever get a nick or razor burn on my neck. Thanks for all the great tips and tricks!

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

Awesome Robert! I'm so glad you are coming along brother.

@pjwroblewski 2 года назад

Congratulations to the winners. Like you I was late to straight razor shaving. Currently I have 84 shaves under my belt and feel very comfortable even adding an AC shavette with no problems. So commitment and patience are key. Happy Easter to you and your family. TECHNIQUE

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

100%. I did do it years ago but I abandoned it as I didn't want to go down the $$ rabbit hole:) So this last time wasn't my first venture into it, I just spent the time to get it right then:)

@pjwroblewski 2 года назад

@@IAMCDB and you did.

@gregmccormack5709 2 года назад

Thanks Patrick.

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

@@pjwroblewski I did eventually, yes:)

@stuartbender236 2 года назад

Hi Chris, As you say TECHNIQUE is the most important thing in shaving. It would be helpful to those new to traditional shaving (and everyone, in fact) if you would share some technique tips that you learned that improved your own shaving experience. Great message that everyone is included. And congratulations to the gift winners. But the best gift that you share Chris is your common sense wisdom on these videos.

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

Thank you Stuart. Not a bad idea at all sir.

@Vulcanrider58 2 года назад

I buy equipment for my personal enjoyment. I spent 26 years of active duty shaving my whole face (except the 'stache I've had since high school and basic) so part of retirement was growing at least a goatee. My TECHNIQUE issues come from me wanting to experiment with straights and shavettes. Hell, I've shaved with a wind up razor in the field. I got back into wet shaving cause I like it, not to impress anyone or denigrate anyone that doesn't do it like me. Might have to get some of the Maca Root, it's getting warm and I like to increase the slickness when the Florida heat sets in. Hope you had a great Easter, Chris...

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

Blessings to you brother. Thanks so much for your service. What branch did you serve in?

@Vulcanrider58 2 года назад

@@IAMCDB I was in the Air Force from '77 to '03. I'm thinking (from watching your pre-headshave vids) that you and I have crossed paths especially since I spent 4 years on the IG...

@LordHanzo89 2 года назад

TECHNIQUE Happy Easter to you and your family...

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

Thank you, Hanzo!

@JohnHartConductor 2 года назад

Darn tootin’! Now that I’ve been in this lifestyle a while and I’ve refined my TECHNIQUE I’ve gone back and revisited those razors that I thought had treated me badly - turns out I just needed to get better as a shaver! Simple as that. Hope you and your family are doing well, Chris!

@AleksGutierrez 2 года назад

Technique :) I got you to thank for me getting into Weck shaving so I’ll always blame you for all my slashes on my face lol jk … luckily I always use them dragon piss, unicorn droppings and chupacabra fat 😁 to get slickness. You the man Chris!

@drunkn711 2 года назад

Congrats to the winners!! 🏆 👏 Nice shave Chris! I agree: TECHNIQUE is the most important thing to develop in traditional shaving. I've gone back to blades and razors I didn't like when I first started, and now I find they work just fine. It's mostly just which gear that I prefer to use now. I don't reach for the Vander Hagen razor, but if it was all I had, I would make it work 😉👍 Happy Easter! Steve

@boomshaves 2 года назад

TECHNIQUE is the key. Razor/blades/soaps all factor in, but nothing can replace good technique.

@JMGeranimo 2 года назад

I have an identical Weck, it can be tricky. Trying out the German blade Kismets right now. They seem to be better but are pricey. Thanks for the video.

@mikedecherd8666 2 года назад

I remember a video that Chief did about how protective a good soap can be. He was using a brand that I enjoy. During the straight razor shave he was being sloppy with his technique, needless to say, there was some blood shed. Have a great Easter.

@sefertonshaves 2 года назад

Great shape Chris I am in the middle of my Maca root tub right now. I agree tell by technique you can shave anything also can you elaborate on what parts of the body other than your head and face you are shaving.

@RKinNJ 2 года назад

I do also agree with you TECHNIQUE is key in this hobby I remember getting my first DE the "Microtouch one" I looked like a cast member of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre after that first day but that was a few years ago, today I can pick it up and get a good shave with it IF I take my time.

@leehaseley2164 2 года назад

What that commenter was not in the know about is that DK used to shave far more of his face. Most of his face, in fact.

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

True. I don't really think he meant it on a foul way, but still:)

@dk.damnfineshave 2 года назад

I get comments like that once or twice a week. No one ever considers the fact that I might not have always had a beard... I just gotta laugh. They suck at shaving so they take it out on me. God forbid I shave my beard and teach them a lesson. You will only hear the crickets then!

@thomasbeaton5467 2 года назад

I think you raise a fair point about equipment/technique. Without you, the razor would just lay there on the sink and the soap would still be soap and not lather. Take care!

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

This is true Thomas:)

@alspencer2794 2 года назад

TECHNIQUE … Happy Easter

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

Thank you, sir!

@darinhagerman7285 2 года назад

TECHNIQUE is key to getting through life in general.

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

You're not kidding my friend:)

@TheTravelingShaver 2 года назад

Maca Root really is a good cream. Love the mighty Weck as well.

@dougfulkerson5245 2 года назад

TECHNIQUE Is key, also finding the right razor and blade combination is important. For me I just got a henson al-13 mild razor and I put a feather blade in it. It is the best combination for me. I also prefer Sterling soaps but I would be willing to try other brands.

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

I'm so glad that's working before for you brother. That's the key!

@richardburns4635 2 года назад

When starting out wet shaving it's tempting to try many new safety razors. Instead for the first 4 months I improved my TECHNIQUE shaving with my first safety razor. Master your technique first and you can successfully shave with any new razor.

@johnmac341 2 года назад

I have to say I think M and M THE GREAT BEAR might be my new #1. Very slick great post shave performance. I understand what you say about the software, I feel like its a few percentage points above A&E and well ahead of PAA. Did I mention a great smell...

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

That's really an exceptional soap IMO. That said, all the rest are very good also.

@bendycard 2 года назад

Nice shave Chris, and of course I agree. 😌👏 I remember someone a couple of years ago deluding himself about how he thought he was part of a straight shaving elite because he did a full face shave. Whilst it is true that some people do easier shaves than others, and some people have much thicker beards than others, and some have more difficult growth patterns than others, what this fellow was suggesting is absolute nonsense in my opinion. A good shaver is a good shaver regardless, and so is a bad one. When I shaved off my goatee a few years ago, the shave undeniably became more tricky but in just over a couple of weeks I’d learned all the new sequences, strokes and stretches and they were embedded in my muscle memory, so it’s hardly rocket science. Have a great Easter and my best wishes to you and the family. 😌

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

I agree, Dave. Ultimately you have to figure out what works for your face. When you do, the magic happens. You'll notice that good shavers almost always shave well, regardless of product. A good craftsman doesn't blame their tools as they say. Happy Easter to you and your family sir.

@dzangistamelonne2756 2 года назад

Very very well ok I agree with you!

@lastshadow9351 2 года назад

The Mighty Weck! I did finally get a couple of Sextoblades and it's much larger razor than the other Wecks I have. I'm still looking for a reasonably priced short blade Weck to customize and that might be a fun shaver. Admittedly I may have thought that early on and never voiced that opinion, but as your journey continues and your technique, knowledge, and experiences advance, those kind of thoughts evaporate from your mind. I had a long ZZ Top beard after I'd been wet shaving for a number of years and little did I know how much work goes into maintaining a nice beard. It's a ton of work and it's much easier to just shave. Like I had mentioned a while back, wrist injuries seem to linger for a long time and it's annoying. I think there's 23 little bones in there and they're easily fractured. I jacked up my left wrist more than 35 years ago and I still have problems with it. TECHNIQUE

@JT-nf9tk 2 года назад

It's why I don't have a beard.

@leehaseley2164 2 года назад

I know exactly where my problem areas lie, and there are two of them. The first is my uneven and irregular hair growth. The second, but most important, is the fact that I am ridiculously clumsy and I will nick myself at least two out of ten times. TECHNIQUE

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

Knowing is half the battle my friend:)

@petekadenz2466 2 года назад

Body shop Maca Root shaving cream is excellent - and well-priced too.

@BetterEveryShave 2 года назад

Ha! If anything, I think that it can be more difficult to shave with facial hair. Shaving around it requires more precision. I have had to shave my goatee a few times because I wasn't paying attention. In terms of soaps, I am in the throes of trying many different brands and bases. I haven't tried everything but I just counted today and I have 71 soaps and samples, not counting creams, and I can't think of any that I haven't been able to use. There are small differences, some are creamier, some are fluffier, and what have you. I am enjoying using all the shaving gear I have acquired and when it doesn't go well, I assume it's my fault. Sometimes I have better subsequent shaves and sometimes I don't. I am still working on my technique and I'm not sure I'll ever stop. That's what keeps shaving interesting as a hobby. Thanks for the video. I hope you and your family are well.

@mmaxwell64 2 года назад

Hi Chris, hope and praying your family are doing well. Have a great Easter. TECHNIQUE

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

Thanks brother. Blessings to you and your family.

@steveklemes905 2 года назад

TECHNIQUE, most important thing! Revisit your old razors/blades, you can be surprised!

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

This is absolutely true Steve.

@will6509 2 года назад

Besides TECHNIQUE, is it necessary to take the blade out after every shave on something like the Twig? Or is drying it off good enough?

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

My personal preference is to always clean and dry the razors after every use. I do take the blades out. If left in a humid environment for a long time, rust will start on the blade and it will transfer to the razor.

@christianvallejo3725 2 года назад

I definitely need to improve on my TECHNIQUE if you can use a straight with only water! Sounds terrifying haha

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

It worked beautifully:) I wasn't even that far along at the time I did it either.

@howardparonto3 2 года назад

I found it difficult to stop applying too much pressure when I shave. I switched to some lighter de razors and that helped me alot. My TECHNIQUE definitely needs a lot more improvement.

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

Awesome! You're on the right track brother. Over time you'll be able to use anything.

@jasonmickelson6293 2 года назад

The Battle: TECHNIQUE 50% KNOWING 50%

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

I do not disagree my friend. Knowing what the face will tolerate is critically important.

@mathieuplatteel1284 2 года назад

I agree that TECHNIQUE is most important, but somehow when i use certain soaps i nick myself less often than with others especially with a shavette.

@danaochmanski 2 года назад

I know my TECHNIQUE has definitely improved the more I have used safety razors. As of right now, I am not brave enough to try using a straight razor for shaving. That being said, maybe someday it will happen :)

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

That's ok Dana. If you are enjoying your shaves that's the most important thing.

@TheShavingDisciple 2 года назад

TECHNIQUE is very important, but I’ve definitely tried some Etsy and Farmer’s Market shaving soaps that were garbage. I agree that you can get a great lather from most any well-known vendor, but venturing outside of well-known is always a risk.

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

Yea, that's generally what I mean. Anything known is usually more than adequate. That said, I've also shaved with just water with a straight razor. Anything is possibly with decent technique.

@cameronutt6383 2 года назад

It's all about TECHNIQUE. Not that I'm an expert. I leave my goatee when I shave. I need to. I'm 5'5" and have a young looking face. If I don't leave something I look like I'm in middle school. Blessing and a curse.

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

Keep doing it how you're doing it Cam:)

@stevestrunk9867 2 года назад

My Technique is getting better after about a year of DE shaving. Stay the course you are heard.

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

Awesome brother! This is the way!

@warriorsshaveden6679 2 года назад

I have a beard so I don’t have much to shave on the face right now, but My head is one of the hardest because of all the skin imperfections and I get great shaves even when I cut myself

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

Right on my friend! Blessings to you.

@sterlingcampbell2116 2 года назад

Oh, I have to try for this one as it's my lady's favorite. This cream is particularly good for hand lathering...which is what she does. TECHNIQUE And yeah, any clown that claims somebody doesn't know how to shave just because they like wearing a goatee is just grabbing at low hanging fruit because they have nothing valid to state instead. Shaving isn't difficult. We're in this hobby because it's fun. Not because it's some kind of accomplishment.

@Benson7290 2 года назад

As far as being a better shaver and technique the only difference I have ever noticed with gear for me is shaving angle. I get better shaves with my Karve because the way I naturally hold it against my face is nearly the correct angle versus my slim where my natural grip scrapes a bit so I have to remember to roll a bit more towards the cap. I definitely know what you mean about learning over time though because I cut myself really good twice my first year and my fiance begged me to stop shaving DE but I stuck with it.

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

You got there and that's the most important thing. Well done!

@3stooges824 2 года назад

You got to love wet shaving drama

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

No drama. Just calling it like I see it.

@TakeCareMan 2 года назад

TECHNIQUE - I need to get my Weck out and give it a spin. Glad the wrist is gaining strength - albeit slowly. One day we will have universal healthcare and you won’t have to worry about all that in-network / out of network crap. You doing the intermittent fasting again? Looks like you have lost some weight. Looking good brother!

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

Yes sir, I'm on the fasting plan again and doing well. I hope you and your family are doing well also. As to universal healthcare, that scares the daylights out of me. I have experience with the VA and with my mom with Medicare. So far those systems are having trouble and they are orders of magnitude smaller than it would be to manage universal health care. The government does a lot of things well, but being able to make quite decisions and moving quickly is not one of them. Things tend to get bogged down in red tape and other mess. One cannot afford that in life or death situations.

@hugosf 2 года назад

TECHNIQUE is 90%

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

Thank you sir. I'd go even higher than that:)

@eivindkaisen6838 2 года назад

I like the performance of the Maca Root cream but the scent ... isn't bad (I have floral scents, rose, violet etc) but boring and not very inviting. So when I needed a tub and the cream was nearing the end I used the tub for a refill of Stirling Triumph. Sorry about that health system preventing you to get checked out in time. (Here, out of pocket expnses for health care (dental excluded- for some reason) is some $350 per year maximum: Doctor's appointments, x-rays, necessary injcetions, prescrption medicne and equpment included. 1n-house hospital treatments and stay: zero.) Have a speedy recovery - to all members of your family!

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

Thank you E. The health care system here is all about $$. Everything will cost you. Getting cancer is the #1 cause of bankruptcy in the U.S.

@eivindkaisen6838 2 года назад

@IAMCDB Someone said in a video where British people reacted to US prices on health care (eg $350 for an inhaler): If you're poor you’re dead.

@thomasa.243 2 года назад

The shaving cream is not even a traditional shaving cream in the sense that it is done using Triethanolamine instead of the saponification process to make the consistency. I mean, it is okay, but nobody really knows what Triethanolamine does to your body. Generally, it is considered safe but I much rather prefer artisan products even though they are more expensive. Regarding the "shave only part of face", I can tell you my journey. First 3 shaves were bloody, yes, but after 2 weeks I was very comfortable and now after a few years, I can close my eyes and shave without getting nicks and cuts; it is super easy. Shavette, still, I will never be able to do that, but that's ok. I am now also trying the goatee look and that is harder to do than shaving the complete face. You have to think more. Enough blabbing. Happy Easter ;)

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

We don't really know what's in any soap, truth be told:) Happy Easter to you sir!

@thomasa.243 2 года назад

@@IAMCDB Well, depends on where it is sold. In the EU you have to give a declaration of all the ingredients plus independent labs check every batch. In the US, you can be a bit more liberal with the ingredients 😅😅😅

@paulspeller968 2 года назад

dam fine soap that’s for sure . well i would say full beard that you only shape , goaty , or full shave it don’t matter, if your technique is poor your going to know about it straight de or shavette 👌

@IAMCDB 2 года назад

Thank you, Paul. I appreciate it brother.