Tutorial: Learn How To Shave With a Safety Razor 

+Henry Nguyen Thanks for your kind words! I'm glad that we've piqued your interest in wet shaving.

+Executive Shaving I love your beard, Brian. I'm new here and I've always found shaving an entertaining activity. Although, I have a question. Do you recommend a safety razor by Gilette to shave small grains, or should I use an electric razor?

+Mushu (Avani Penari) I never, ever recommend an electric razor, they are simply not up to the job. Get yourself an effective yet mild shaving safety razor, the Muhle R89, R106 and R107 are ideal for all beard types and they are fantastic value for money: goo.gl/5qw5Gt

+Henry Nguyen I don't bother shaving, I may go round the edge of the beard though, with a butterfly razor.

The name is familiar...

5th dimension? More zen-like than 5th dimension. Thanks for watching. Brian.

@@ExecutiveShaving in quantum physics, the 5th dimension is theorized to be like heaven because it's the dimension where thoughts begin to change reality rapidly. like a dream. you could create your most beautiful fantasies with positive loving thought or the most hellish realities with fearful thought. so the 3rd pass would be so baby smooth, it'd be like going to science's version of heaven.

@@DavidLinn Interesting...

@@DavidLinn Well, you can do that in the third dimension too, it just takes a hell of a lot longer with a lot more effort.

@@kaibaCorpHQ oh yes. i know. i have a fairly well-versed understanding of quantum physics and new age teachings

My weekday shave - 2 passes only, takes me 7 minutes start to finish. Thanks for watching. Brian.

Best comment on RU-vid 😍😆🤣

championkila x I seriously thought it was some random exaggeration at first, but no. Perfectly executed.

hahaha good one

ONLY 30? I'm pretty sure 45 passes would be better! 😂😂🤣🤣🤣

Haha just what I was thinking 😂

I know your pain man. We are the lost generation... grown in divorced families by single mothers...

Lmao 😂

@@limitless1692i don’t know how there are so many people including me so relatable here,my parents got divorced and i never knew how to do these things as a man,so he i am

Hey, I did, too, Luke! I used Grandpa's razor after he passed on in the '70s. Naturally, I lost it in a move in the '90s. It was nicely engraved and was made in Ireland. Standard Gillette blades fit perfectly, which seems odd, since the razor probably went back to the 1930s. Since I've had a beard since 1973, I figured I could get away with an electric shaver, since I only do my neck and some cheek. Terrible! But I only thought that one was bad. I went through about for of the most expensive ones back then before giving up. His razor solved THAT problem and, now in my 70th year, I'm still using a safety razor on those two spots. Cheers, Luke! -MJ

Please include a present, a nice malt whisky or some IPA beers would be nice. Thanks for watching. Brian.

Best reply yet.

Trucker John hahahaha nailed it

Me too

Reminds me of watching my dad shaving 50 years ago.. Still have his shaver.. Dad's gone now though 😔

You are very welcome and thanks for watching!

I second that. Thank you sir. Now I will be able to do what my father was never around to do and that’s teach my son to shave.

@@Zerbeast_TTV We had two daughters so I did not have the opportunity to teach any direct family but over the 11.5 years in this job, I have helped many 1,000s of boys and men learn how to wet shave which is something I'm very happy about. Thanks for watching! Brian.

@@ExecutiveShaving growing up my daughter always saw me shaving with a safety razor and shaving soap. Now she shaves the same way, her favorites are the artisan traditional soaps. 😀

@@formulerd5390 Women are taking to safety razors like never before and that's a huge thing for the environment. Your daughter is doing a good thing. Brian

Ha ha that's funny. Thanks for watching. Brian

Executive shaving teaches how to change your alternator. Executive Shaving explains history with info graphics. Executive Shaving presents cat fail videos!

Thanks for watching, we're very glad to help!

I believe he's retired now and in a great final act he passed on ownership of the business to his employees.

Oh, yeah....eight years. It's intriguing that things on the internet will never die. People can see this 100 years from now in whatever communicative methods are available by that time.

⁠​⁠@@ExecutiveShavingPardon me, why did you use a second blade on 13:20? And don't you think using the soaked water in the sink is not hygienic for the skin?

I assume there's a different blade for that pass. Each blade has an "aggressiveness" level. I'm still new at this but after trying about 12 different blades so far that the Astra Superior Stainless works best for me. He mentioned the Persona and I didn't care much for it.

HarryIsTheGamingGeek Braveheart style?

The Scott accent makes me think of GoT's Davos Seaworth.

+Executive Shaving A bit like the Glasgow razor gangs. But we'd use safety razors. After all, we don't want to hurt anyone.

+HarryIsTheGamingGeek Lost my shit when I read this... I wish I could give you more thumbs up

I'm a pacifist! Thanks for watching. Brian

Haha - thanks for watching! Brian.

Saaame. And I have a big ass beard! Why the hell am I even here?! 😂

@@nathanielselvidge4157 for when it comes off lol

Ha. Me neither.

Yup, lol. AND 5k comments, wow!

I'm happy for you that our video was such a help to you. Stay safe! Brian

Shaving with a safety razor is the way to go 👌take your time and enjoy the results - thanks for watching!

Do you recommend any brands?

Do you still shave this way ?

Not once but TWICE I forgot to pack my shaving stuff when going on vacation. While there, I bought one of those 20 cent Bic razors (hey, it was a LONG time ago). The second time, the multi-blade razors had been invented and I got a triple-blade thing. The single blade worked almost okay in the 1970s, but the triple-blade thing did NOTHING sometime in the early 2000s. Seriously....NOTHING. I wish I wasn't terrified by straight razors, but safety razors are the next best thing. And, jeez....I wish I could be 18 again. Except for the music, anyway.

Truthfully, the best shave is with a Gillette Fusion Power Swivel razor. Wet you face all gels are good, but I prefer a brush boar at that - it gets the lather really into your skin. Then use a balm and man , you f the l good 😊 ?

+Yamko Video is such a good medium for tutorial. Thanks for watching. Brian

Kinda helps you understand, right?

Omg never even made that connection 😂😂 so true

You must be retired to take your time like this lol

haha Thanks for watching. Brian

Yes sir

.yes sensei

More likely say " Yes Master"

Yes daddy

Absolutely, the more you do it the more confident you'll become with it! Thanks for watching 🙌

Thanks for your kind words and for watching. Brian

I second this comment. This is by far the most in depth and comprehensive video I have found on wet shaving, and honestly it may be one of the best tutorials on any subject that I've seen. Clearly explains what to do and what not to do, and then explains why so that it makes perfect sense. I've been doing it wrong for many years; using hot water to moisturize my face before applying the lather. I never would have known otherwise if not for this amazing instructional. It completely changed my outlook on shaving in general. It used to be more of a hassle or chore than anything, and seeing his passion for the wet shaving procedure, really made me see shaving in a completely different light. What used to be something that I dreaded is now something I look forward to.

Yup. Nobody taught me anything I have to teach myself

@@TheMoises1213 There's a lot of things the previous generation haven't taught us yet we're the ones castigated for not knowing about the things we ought to have been taught. 😑 (Incidentally, my gym bag started getting a hole so I have tried sewing it up. It isn't a pretty job and I don't know how to do a proper tying knot but it seems to be holding. It's a small but pleasing victory.)

Do people not wet shave anymore? Or is it all dry shaving with Gen z’rs?

My favorite comment lol

favourite comment ever!!

Ah a fellow man of culture

4th pass you've missed your job interview lol

5th pass: When you're ready to meet god

I wish I had his money. Thanks for watching. Brian.

😂😂😂😆😂😆

Hahahhahha i thought i was the only one who had noticed that

Hahaha, he is welsh though.

@@brianm1967 You may not have his money. But you have a glorious shave! I've been wanting to try a better razor for years. I think it's high time I do it. Thank you for the motivation!

Glad our tutorial could help Andrew, thanks for watching!

We're delighted to hear that you're getting back into the world of DE shaving and we're happy to be a part of your journey! Feel free to reach out to us for any more advice ☺

You win the comment section lol

@@blueecho9792 Yeah, he had me at "I can't believe I watched 17 mins of another man shaving" because I was thinking that myself

This guy could read the grocery list and somehow make it interesting!

You win every comment section

Yes!!! Same here haha

No, it was 35 years under the wing of Buddist monks.

Executive Shaving so THAT‘s why they are all bald...! Now the penny has dropped. 😃💡

Ha haa haaa...

Can't control my laughter. I think he has come from some other planet.

The last place I found shaving was the Himalayan mountains

Thank you for watching, so glad you have found this video helpful!

what do you mean by wet shave? does anyone shave dry? like without water? or like without shaving cream?

@@TheRealManiacz am not a native speaker, so take this answer with a grain of salt. In German, we distinguish between (dry) shaving and wet shaving. Shaving usually refers to using beard trimmers and the like whereas wet shaving("Nassrasur" -> literally wet shave) refers to using soap/cream/foam/... and razor.

Glad to hear you're excited about shaving with your new safety razor - enjoy the process! Thanks for watching 🙂

I've never heard that before...

Damn now that you said he really reminds me of Hannibal. I can't understand why I haven't seen that before.

Camera person is very brave to be near Hannibal Lecter who has razor blades

@@Mr1Pav Hahahaha

Wrong , This guy is closer to Sean Connery's Son 008 , Shaven & not easily stirred .

Neat! I've always found it interesting how memory can be so closely tied to sensations.

😊

It was like an instant ASMR flashback to my late grandpa shaving

Viva Perón Carajo

Sound and smell can make you remember the faintest memories.

Thanks for your kind words James, glad you enjoyed the tutorial!

Yup, I mean it's CALLED aftershave, so I always used it right after shaving. I thought it was meant to burn like that lol. Learned a lot from this.

I would have taken my shirt off but why show off? Thanks for watching. Brian

and a kilt too! like a proper scott!

...hopefully not like my boss...

I also shave with shirt on, no big issue😂

@@ExecutiveShaving Sinatra lenon always takes his shirt off while shaving😂,u should watch his videos.

Haha, experience paul, nothing else. Thanks for watching. Brian

😂😂😂😂

That's why you shave naked

I just take my top off.

😆😆 im the same i soak the place out!

Thanks for watching John!

That's what we love to hear!

Thanks for watching. Brian

His beautiful accent elevates his tutorials to a higher level.

@@ExecutiveShaving Please. Be my father.

We're very glad to help, thank you for watching!

Thanks Kevin! Would love to hear how you're enjoying using it.

Ah, thanks pal and thanks for watching. Brian

I was thinking the exact same thing.

That's beautiful. I remember my dad teaching me how to shave. It was great 😁

That's a rather considerable oof

Alas, when my dad was teaching me how to shave, he handed me a disposable razor instead of his safety razor. I think it was because it was allegedly "easier". Over the years (not that many, in all honesty... eight or nine, maybe? I'm still too young...) that I've been shaving, I've switched to cartridge razors, and when my dad's thirty-something-year-old safety razor, bought from the DDR (GDR), broke yesteryear, he moved to disposables again, lamenting that "good safety razors are hard to find nowadays". Now, however, this shall be rectified, as I'm getting him a brand new one, along with a nice brush and cream. And a set for myself. It's high time I learned how to be a proper man, and cut the costs of buying silly, low-quality, replaceable cartridges that aren't even that cheap.

Thanks for your kind words, madlad? I guess that's a compliment? All the best. Brian.

@@ExecutiveShaving It is indeed my good Sir.

True gentleman

That's nice to hear, well done! Brian

Thanks for watching, glad you found it helpful and hopefully you can enjoy shaving in the future!

Fuckin boomer ass nerd

Glad to be of help Ollie. Thanks for watching. Brian

I came here to learn how not bleed to death while old school shaving, but on top of that i got hit by the hammer of feels. Sorry for your loss. I too lost my oldman and was impossible not remember him teach me shave.

Same, my dad died, when i was 2, never got taught any of this manly stuff, ive had to watch/learn it all my self. Sorry for your losses too there bois 😔 🙏

I have learned a lot of things in that video, but my father was alive when i learned how to shave doing it by my self whitout any afraid haha

Gooood

Hi Robert, thank you.

I hope you doing alright Robert

Cheers brother

What were you doing wrong

My dad just died so I took his safety razor from his place.

Thanks for your kind words and thanks for watching. Brian

Hi Robert, delighted to hear you've found the joy and benefits of DE shaving and please do not hesitate to get in touch if you'd like some recommedations on creams (or anything else!)

You own my respect Sir.

For me, only two passes weekdays, three passes on a Saturday evening before going out. Thanks for watching! Brian

Exactly what I thought

Executive Shaving its a wonder you have any skin left at all

an' nouw far ou eighth pass,we'ar gon' down ta bone. this is if ye goin' oout wit' ay wee skeleton.

Yeah man... 15 minutes of shaving... It takes me less than 5 on Saturdays... And less than 3 on weekdays. Sure, my blades cost a bundle.. But I'd have to hire a gnome to do this for me anyway.

My morning shave - 2 passes and a little tidy up takes 7 minutes, with experience anyone can do the same. Thanks for watching. Brian

Exactly what I was thinking! 🤣

Glad we could be of help, thank you for watching!

Glad it was helpful!

Hahaha cause the add you funny, but like are people actually mad ha

@@flip2724 "are people actually mad?" their share holders will be when they see the incoming boycott

Same. With my new safety razor, I feel more manly already. Thanks Gillette

Frederick Vincent Lol I’m also here because of that Ad.

Same here. Researching all sorts of shaving options now. I agree. Nothing more manly than a safety razor.

The advice for a beginner is 'take your time', within a week or two a beginner will also move as confidently and swiftly as a river. Thanks for watching. Brian.

@1234 with all the strenght of a raging fire

@@ChristianPaulsen98 mysterious as the dark side of, the mooooon!

Thanks for your feedback Tripp. I'm glad the video was helpful for you. Brian

Does IT Work good for you ?

Thank you for sharing ☺we're so glad we could inspire you!

Thank you and thanks for watching! Brian

@@arseymcass8265 proof?

I read this as "i would honestly trust this dude with my wife" and I was like lmao same

The simple act of proper grooming can alter perceptions of character.

The audible feedback tells me I have got the angle right. Thanks for watching. Brian.

Look up Kensurfs on youtube

I'd enjoy my strict headmaster grandfather shave his face to look to perfection. And my dad tuning to the radio and shave. That's my earliest memory of me being a 3 year old or so.

Ed, read this short blog before you buy a razor: www.executive-shaving.co.uk/blog/post/recommended-safety-razors-for-beginners This brush is ideal: www.executive-shaving.co.uk/executive-shaving-medium-size-jock-synthetic-shaving-brush-in-black Consider this premium shaving cream: www.executive-shaving.co.uk/executive-shaving-citrus-kiss-natural-shaving-cream-200ml If you need bespoke advice, get in touch: info@executive-shaving.co.uk Thanks for watching. Brian

Thank you sir. I will read thru all of the information you have provided. I will definitely be in touch if I need some advise.

@@ExecutiveShaving great thx

It's interesting, to say the least!

Executive Shaving That rhymed!!

One major reason I could think of is there are no 12 year olds around here making the same repetitive and cringey 'whos watching this' and the dialogue format jokes on a shaving video.

Esta lleno de gente que solo comenta pavadas .....

ASMR

This guy is gangster. I love it!!! So pumped from wanting to shave with a double edged safety razor!!!

Chris that is because you younger people get bored easily because of all of the devices you need running all of the time.

Lol. Good one

Thank you and thanks for watching!

It's a relaxing routine to have. Thank you for watching!

Ive been safety razor shaving for just over 11 years now and its a pain in the ass. Just takes time thats all, but i still do it because it gives the smoothest shave and results. The novelty wears off after a couple years.

DoomiePookie then you move to the straight razor lol

Electric razor squad

For me it's all about the customization. Cartridge razors have pissed me off ever since I first started shaving over 13 years ago. I would always try to shave every day, but those cartridge razors would just rip the hell out of my face. For years I always thought I had "sensitive skin", so I'd always buy in to whatever new razor Gillette was shitting out that claimed to be for "sensitive skin". Well, those razors never worked out for me either. It wasn't until I stepped into safety razors that I realized the truth. I never had sensitive skin, the reason the cartridge razors made my entire face feel like a peeled tomato is because the blades just didn't have enough ass behind them to cut my stubble. Yeah, my day old stubble is apparently as stiff and hard as cactus needles. The blades weren't cutting my hair, they were scraping against my skin. I picked up an adjustable safety razor, and quickly discovered I needed to use it on the highest aggression setting to get a close, smooth, and irritation-free shave. This time, the blade was actually doing what it was supposed to: cutting my damn hair. Meanwhile, I have never seen a single cartridge razor with some kind of customization. All of them are made for "one size fits all", and that's just not how hair works. If Gillette had rolled out blade packs of varying intensities I might be singing a different tune, though. It doesn't really take very long to do it either. It's about as much of a pain in the ass as shaving with a cartridge. In terms of prep and time to shave, it's pretty much the same. I can do a 3-pass shave in 10 or so minutes, that's including prep time. Most of the time I don't even do 3 passes, a single pass with my most aggressive razor is more than enough for the daily shave. So it's more like 3 or 4 minutes really. I spent years shaving with cartridges, and truth be told I spent even MORE time shaving with those, than I have ever spent with a safety razor. Even a single pass shave with a cartridge would take me upwards of 10 minutes, the reason being I was terrified of burning the hell out of my face when I was done.

Honestly it comes down to preparation. Water temps is vital. Warms water to heat your facial hair, it will allow for a close shave and warm the blade too.. if you shave with cold water prepare for war..

Hi, thanks for watching, I'm glad your testosterone levels are what they should be. I'm happy you've ditched the Fusion razor, you'll see such a difference using a DE. Brian

optimumpcyt yeah I just finished yerkin it to brokeback mountain I'm pretty damn testyed up

Graydon Buchleiter The only thing manlier than having sex is having sex with another man.

Its 3am where am i am and you got me LMAO

How's it manly Shaving?

Hopefully some help to you today too. Thank you for watching!

Thank you for your kind words, delighted to hear you've stuck at it!

Maybe you'll reconsider your beard...

I, too, have a full beard. It is currently 06:17 CDT Saturday morning, and I've yet to go to sleep. I feel your pain.

xDealermax lol I'm a girl and don't have a beard so yeah, you are doing great! I just couldn't stop watching

yo same and I can't grow a beard cuz I'm a fucking teenager. Still watched this. Loved every second.

+Charlie Rakowsky A man's beard is a part of who he naturally developed to look like minus the grooming. If anything it is shaving it that is hiding a part of who he naturally developed to look like. I'm glad the video and the channel does not contain any of the 'real manliness' stuff to back up what should eventually be an aesthetic choice. great video!

You're welcome, thanks for watching. Brian.

That struck a note with me, too :D

Unless you're a woman, then you have two faces! :)

Thanks for watching, at ease boy. Brian

Thank you for watching Roger!

Thanks for your kind comment, we're happy that you found our tutorial helpful.

Your point? Brian

@@ExecutiveShaving his point is that he would watch your video on his last moments. that's how much he likes it. :) you seem like a great man, Brian.

@@gareth6517 Ah, I understand now, thank you for your kind words. Brian

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Once you hit the 30th pass you travel to the 5th dimension

Lmao 😂

🤣

Thanks for your kind words, glad you found the tutorial helpful!

With the right tools and techniques, you can turn shaving from chore to pleasure 😌 Thanks for watching!

It certainly adds a bit of interest to the daily routine and my 7-8 minutes shaving time sets me up for whatever the day has to throw at me. Thanks for watching! Brian.

@@ExecutiveShaving yes! Like maybe if we take it as a mediation it would do exactly that.

Thanks for watching Frank! Brian

Thanks to you, great video. I just switched over to a safety razor and love it. This video was very informative.

I jsut went and did it. Me mum got me some nice shaving tools for christmas, so it would be a shame not no. It does take some practice though

I clipped.

I don't know about it being the best but with 3.3 million views we must have done something right! Thanks for your kind words. Brian

This is great to hear Robert, glad to be of help! If you still find yourself struggling with the ingrown hairs it may be worth having a look at Aloeclear too. Thanks for watching!

A veteran James Bond maybe! Thanks for your kind words and for watching! Brian

Same issue here. Having to learn to let the weight of the razor do the work. Getting better at it

Thanks for watching ☺

You're welcome son, stay away from booze and wild women...

He'll be back from getting cigarettes any day now.

I was looking for this

@@ExecutiveShaving Great advice!

Byun Woo Min shaving Learn English.Speak English.

I don't know what to say except thanks for watching. Brian

Sounds like you're off to a great start, the Muhle R89 is a fantastic razor and paired with a feather blade you're sure to get a close, smooth shave!

Glad to be of help, you won't look back after switching to a safety razor. Thanks for watching.

+NewMetroDesign9 Thanks for the kind words!

Why limit yourself to only one face? Keep a whole collection of them!

Thanks for watching. Brian

Thank you, we're delighted to hear that you're enjoying using our products!

So glad to hear that 🙌

Welcome onboard Ryan. Brian

So many snowflakes, offended by an ad xD

Uh. A snowflake who got his feelings hurt by a razor blade company is not a "gentleman"

Being upset that Gillette decided to throw men under the bus to cater to the snowflakes... Makes one a snowflake? No, we are just sick of the PC culture telling us how terrible we are.

@@yodamunkey no no, you're a sniffling crybaby, AKA a snowflake

Really? I thought he looked more like David Morse.

His buddy Buffalo Bill would say.... It puts the lather on the skin....

lol

😂

LOL 😆

Do you want me to adopt you? Thanks for watching! Brian

What a nice post Ama Lau, you seem to be a caring person. Thanks for watching. Brian

You and many others are the same. Start shaving with safety razor and you will never look back. Thanks for watching!

Thanks for pointing out you're a man, we had no idea.

Wow you been growing facial hair for a hell of a long time my guy

SAME

That was not the wrong way!! This is another shaving method

Few men have time in the morning for a three pass shave, I don't. Monday to Friday I do two passes and it takes me 7-8 minutes. This is a tutorial video with breaks for dialogue, in real life it's much quicker.

I am lucky if I got time to do a 1 pass shave before I go to work.

I usually do 2 passes and it takes few minuts If this is your problem Just wake up 5 mins earlier Choises

Am I the only one who shaves in the evening?

@@christossamaltanos6277 evening shaver here. Started in the army.

Thanks for watching - glad we could help! If you have any other questions don't hesitate to get in touch on info@executive-shaving.co.uk

Thank you for watching, we're delighted that you found it helpful!

Yes, I agree and when I hear that rasping sound, I know I've got the angle right. Thanks for watching. Brian.

*Skriiiitch*

Ha! Glad I could help. Thanks for watching!

It's all about technique! Thanks for your kind words. Brian

Thanks for watching - glad you found it helpful!

The Scots and Kiwis have much in common - small countries that punch above their weight, resilient people too. Thanks for watching and thanks for your comments. Brian