Wet Shaving Series: Products To Get You Started - Q&A 35 | Kirby Allison

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In this video, Kirby Allison replies to several of the questions and comments asked by our RU-vid Audience with a theme of Wet Shaving. We love hearing back from our customers and audience and shortly after this video airs, we will attempt to reach out to all commenters featured in this video with a complimentary pair of our Wellington dress shoe laces. If your question or comment was featured in this video, please reach out to our customer service team to receive your shoelaces.
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Parker 3-Piece Horn Safety Razor bit.ly/2M5GbF5
Parker Pure Badger Brush bit.ly/2AFTkjC
Astra Superior Double Edge Safety Razor Blades (100 Blades) bit.ly/2FrRtSY
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Sandalwood Shaving Cream Bowl by Taylor of Old Bond Street bit.ly/2D5YUNZ
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Castle Forbes Cedarwood and Sandalwood Oil Shaving Cream bit.ly/2FmSRHm
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@kirbyallison 5 лет назад

Thanks for watching! Let us know what you would like to know about Wet Shaving.

@charliefox3157 5 лет назад

I respect what you are saying, however, I switched back to DE shaving about 5 years ago. I learned to shave on a DE from my Dad then when I went to college, I went with the herd and used "cheap" (in quality) disposable razors. I order the DE blades 100 at a time and they cost right around $25 and last about a year. I like to shave in the shower and I get a much better shave and enjoy the process, but that does make it difficult to shave with a dress shirt and a tie on. @oleoblue

@TraditionPatriotisme 3 года назад

Its been a year now since your video, but I wanted to know which is best; shaving cream or shaving soap? Or are they the same thing?

@LeonardoDeVinci1452 3 года назад

Thank you after 50 years I now know how to get a proper shave. Yes it does feel great

@largofella 5 лет назад

As a black male, I’d completely given up in wet shaving. This is also encouraged in the black community because of our genetic disadvantages in relation to the texture and curly hair patterns. For years I refused to accept that my course/curly hair would disqualify me from shaving. A problem 2/3 of all black men suffer from. In college, like Mr. Allison, I discovered wet shaving with a double edge razor. I now look forward to wet shaving every single morning, years later. I now spend my time encouraging younger black males the best way to shave, who’ve been misinformed about the art of wet shaving

@jamesmackay7284 3 года назад

I never knew you guys had issues with shaving. it's great to know this works for you. And you have passed the knowledge to others.

@DaInsano 5 лет назад

Wow, the advert was amazing!

@kiely4561 Год назад

Was that Kirby’s actual wife in the advert? Lol

@WeneedmoreY1outube 5 лет назад

That thousand dollar shave society video was ridiculously funny 😂😂😂 loved it.

@MajiDFN 5 лет назад

Great video Kirby. You’re covering 2 out of my 3 all time obsessions, shoes and wet shaving. Only if you start a line in luxury writing instruments and fountain pens.

@emtcrystal 5 лет назад

“Financially obscene” - couldn’t have said it better myself. Transitioned to wet shaving with a double edged blade back in college. Never looked back. And have to say, great short haha Agree with Astra, have a few battle wounds from Feather blades. Would also recommend Barrister and Mann, they have some pretty impressive shaving soaps.

@emtcrystal 5 лет назад

@@kirbyallison9596 Completely agree. My shave is consistently superior and much cleaner with a double-edge razor. Over Thanksgiving I was traveling to see family and didn't bring my Merkur (i use a closed comb, owned the same one for ~7 years and love it) because I only had carry-on luggage and it was a quick trip. I opted to get a Gillette 5 blade when I landed, which was the first time I hadn't double-edge shaved in maybe 1-1.5 years. After one full shave with the 5 blade, the razor-burn I got along my neck and jawline was horrendous. Honestly, to me, that is the most beneficial part of a double-edge shave. Compared to a 5 blade, when you make 2 passes with a double-edged razor your skin only sees 2 razor passes. With a 5 blade, your skin just saw 10....it's a world of difference. The double edge, in my experience, leaves a cleaner, crisper shave. The only caveat to double-edge shaving is that there is a learning curve. Transitioning from a 3-5 blade to a double edge takes some getting used to (differences in pressure, angling of the razor, the hand-feel, speed, etc.), but the return is so much better and it's a more enjoyable experience (IMO).

@karupt422 5 лет назад

Shaving in a suit? That takes some skills! Cant wait for the technique videos!

@TheRflynn 3 года назад

It’s a dressing gown....not typically worn with collar and tie

@lawfulbeneficiary1731 Год назад

@@TheRflynn traditionally worn with a shirt and tie for example just watch any old film and you will see it. I feel it was more convenience if you’re always wearing a suit and you just came from going out it’s easier to take the blazer off and slip into the dressing gown instead of taking the shirt and tie off because normally you will end up having to go out again so it’s rather convenient just needing to take off the gown and put on your blazer instead of putting the full suit on again.

@MrStephenfull 5 лет назад

Went from an electric razor to restoring and honing my own antique straight razors in less than a year! Best decision I made.

@Cvindas9001 5 лет назад

Really enjoyed the parody comercial. Top quality as always 😂

@micromounter 5 лет назад

Today i received my shaving supplies from the hanger project, Parker 3 piece razor, Astor blades and Taylor's of old Bond St. shave cream. Wow, the best shave of my 50 years of shaving. I proud to be a member of the Thousand Dollar Shave Society,.Thanks, great products.

@jrunundeniable 4 года назад

Just want to show my gratitude for fantastic videos, thanks !

@kevinpatrick9880 5 лет назад

Excellent video, I highly recommend the Proraso line of shave products.

@ketansanghvi 5 лет назад

Hi Kirby. I enjoyed watching the video on wet shaving. I've moved from cartridge razors to a safety razor about a year ago, when I got myself a Rockwell Razor (which can be adjusted according to your hair-type) as a Kickstarter reward. I've started thoroughly enjoying the wet shaving experience since then. I look forward to your upcoming video series on wet shaving. Thank you. Ketan

@micromounter 5 лет назад

love it, the parody is great

@thenakedshaver1301 4 года назад

Great video, thank you!

@fabiogrosso7414 5 лет назад

Hi, Kirby! I switched to wet shaving from cartridge shaving around a year ago and I’ll never go back. I enjoy artisan shave soaps from companies such as Stirling, Barrister & Mann, and Noble Otter. Omega makes some great beginner badger brushes as well. For beginning wet shavers who might not be ready for an aggressive open comb or a slant, two more forgiving options are the Edwin Jagger DE-89 and Merkur 34-C.

@josedominguez2706 Год назад

Daaaammmmnnn that video was funny,. Never thought I'd note that comment on this channel. Great work Kirby.🥃🥃🥃

@CreamJockey 5 лет назад

I have been waiting fir this video! Astra blades are the best!

@CreamJockey 5 лет назад

Kirby Allison Astra Superior Platinum Double Edge are the favorites. Such a great shave and at a great price.

@moses_irl 5 лет назад

I've had great results with a Parker 99R butterfly and Shark super chrome blades. The closed comb is great for my sensitive skin

@IveJustSeenAFace23 5 лет назад

Getting into wet shaving is one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself. I began with an Edwin Jagger DE closed comb razor 5 years ago. I now alternate between Merkur closed comb razors. I love Proraso products for their quality and affordability. I use their sensitive skin line almost exclusively. I swear by their preshave. As someone with sensitive skin and coarse facial hair, it has saved my face. I use their cream and after shave too. No scent so it won’t collide with my cologne. I don’t have a favorite blade type. I like Feather and Personna. Get a sample pack and play around. I upgraded to a Simpson Case brush a few years ago. Handmade in the U.K. for 50 bucks. Stypic pen is also a must for cuts. As you perfect your technique, you’ll barely Knick yourself. Let the razor do the work. I owe it to myself to try some new creams this year. If you are on the fence about wet shaving, and are dissatisfied with Mach 14’s and canned shaving creams, take the plunge. My skin looks and feels so much better. For 75-100 bucks, you can get the entire kit needed, and be good for literally years. Good luck!

@chrisv.s.3403 5 лет назад

Excellent video & content. Thumbs up from a fellow wet shaver 👍. That parody video was frigging hilarious.👏👏

@jasonpatelcpa 5 лет назад

Great intro video Kirby; I also enjoy wet shaving a great deal. While starting out with a value mindset, I ended up with probably 10 different shave soaps and creams! The variety in scent, glide, and experience is phenomenal and definitely adds to the enjoyment of an otherwise mundane activity. I use a Merkur myself also, the Classic with a custom knurled handle for additional grip. The handle really added to the experience, surprisingly. If you ever get a chance to try out the Russian Voskhod blade, I'd recommend it. Amazingly smooth yet still sharp enough, might pair well with that aggressive Muehle R41 that you use. I have the Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandlewood shave soap. I found their products to be wonderful and aromatic. Keep up the good work; I absolutely love your videos and look forward to them. Can't wait for the Carmina review videos especially; I have a pair of their oxfords that came with the JR sole, as well as a brown suede chukka boot from their sister company Meermin.

@stylishoversixty9459 5 лет назад

First of all the dollar club parody was excellent enjoyed the video on wet shaving very much I myself have been a "old school" wet shaving guy now for about 2 1/2 years and like you mention the experience is just remarkable I had often toyed with the idea of wet shaving but the fear of cutting myself multiple times just kept me from doing it until I read an article that gave the pro's and con's of wet shaving with a safety razor vs using a multiple blade razor as always thanks for the informative video.

@tarekrashid5580 5 лет назад

Pls do a vdo on straight razor shaving. BTW, love your videos.....really classy and informative.

@Heiligenbeil 5 лет назад

Is that a Waterman Perspective? 😉 Mine is with silver details. The Thousand Dollar video was a masterpiece, you should do more of these. 👍🏻 Cheers!

@Wawalsh1234 5 лет назад

I went through the whole process and hated the 5 blade experience. Looking to save money, tried the dollar shave club and hated it. Found wet double edge shaving and now love to shave. As you stated, no more ingrown hairs and no irritation. Everyone should go back to the future and use this newly found old time shave.

@Bearcwy 5 лет назад

I agree with Kirby Allison 110%. Wet shaving with a good safety razor and soaps and brushes is one of the best shaves and luxuries a man can do for himself. It is much better for your skin and your face and can produce a very close shave with the right technique and care. I have been Wet Shaving for over 10 years and would never go back to cartridge shaving again. The initial cost of getting started can be a little pricey, but if you look at the long term cost of even a year down the road you will be saving money and it only gets less expensive as you go. I shave with both vintage safety razors and straight razors. I find it a wonderful, and relaxing way to start my day and gets me ready to face my work ahead.

@jamesmackay7284 3 года назад

The advert was so wrong it was amazing I could not stop laughing.

@richallan001 4 года назад

I am a lover of solid soaps, particularly Tabac and Mitchels Wool Fat. Also adding a drop or two of glycerin will give you a great creamy lather.

@jca4941 5 лет назад

It was nice to see your acting skills! A very classy video, as usual.

@johngoard8272 4 года назад

Yes Kirby sum other important accessories for me are an alum block and Thayers witch hazel lotion I prefer the medicated one but unfortunately it is going out of production but there are plenty of other Thayers witch hazel lotions to choose from. For a pre shave I mix my own concoction but Proraso also make some very good pre shaves as do Edwin Jagger Truefitt and Hill and TOBS of course.

@MBisFrenchy 5 лет назад

Well done on the spoof.

@adammcinnes5615 3 года назад

I shave with a straight razor, and I quite enjoy the experience (I also use a shaving soap instead of cream). I used to use a styptic pen when I cut myself shaving, but I quite a while back. I cut my cheek one time and used a styptic pen to stop the bleeding, but it left a small scar. I had cut myself similarly prior to getting the pen and since I stopped using the pen, and none of them have ever scarred. I found that cuts with such a sharp razor, they often heal quickly and don't bleed for very long.

@martingruber9208 5 лет назад

Great video! Looking forward to your shaving series. Currently I use a disposable razor, but as I am running out of cartridges and get confronted with the absurd prices I'm thinking about getting into proper wet shaving. How do you recommend to start this journey and what tips do you have?

@mattiasx4623 5 лет назад

Great video! What kind of products do you use for your hair? Any recommendations?

@jaslint6252 5 лет назад

Yayyy my question got picked by Mr. Allison! Kirby, I would be thrilled to receive one of your shoe laces. And I'm sure it is of the highest quality. However, I am working out of the US now. Shipping is just too much trouble. please change my reward to a donation in the same amount to your local animal shelter or children's cancer fund. Thank you

@jaslint6252 5 лет назад

@@kirbyallison9596 Thank you so much. It was a great honor and my pleasure that you have picked my inquiry. I am looking forward to all the products, recommendation, and advice from you in the near future. For myself I'm using my dad's Merkur shaver, which I have a lot of fond memories seeing him use when I was young. I found the Gillette 7 o'clock works the best for my face. To finish off, I prefer Shiseido Men face cream, which is very good for dry places like Texas. Thank you again for the shout out.

@Indiskret1 5 лет назад

After switching to proper shaving methods a couple of years ago, for me with very thick beard, the Muhle R41 and Feather blades works the best. I get very close and clean shaves in a short amount of time, even with several days of growth. Very rarely cut myself, and if it happens it's always on the corner of my mouth if I go a little too fast. For me, it's way better overall than cartridge razors, no matter what price range. My face feels like a baby's bottom nowadays, whereas before I very easily got rashes. At the moment I switch between Proraso shaving soap and some expensive Portugese brand which names escape me. Muhle silver tipped badger brush.

@paulcastellano1747 5 лет назад

Enjoyed your video as always. Just wanted to ask your thoughts on shaving scuttles. Also still coveting that tie your wearing will they be available SOON?

@G7UKH 4 года назад

I use Aleppo soap, made from mostly olive oil and a normal sized bar lasts about a year.

@Devissee 4 года назад

Check out the Kai blade! It’s excellent! You will never cut yourself again!

@georgecornwell9296 5 лет назад

Please bring more of these products to the UK store, I know they're easily found in this country but I'd much rather buy from a company I know and trust.

@Mando_Kor 5 лет назад

Awesome short! I have to say though, you look good with that beard. I have a completely unrelated question for you. How long should a jar of Saphir Renovator last? I use it once a week on one shoe in my collection and a jar barely lasts one four month rotation. I live north of you in Kansas and our weather changes rather rapidly, so I like knowing that my shoes won't be negatively impacted by our weather. Your guidance is greatly appreciated.

@jeffbrogan6147 5 лет назад

Beyond happy to have found your channel. Fantastic information as always. In the video you mentioned about your hair cream. I am very interested to know which brand you use. Thank you

@jeffbrogan6147 5 лет назад

Kirby Allison thank you, sir. I will order this product now

@matteostainer2116 5 лет назад

Lovely video Kirby. What do you think of the classical Italian brand Proraso? Concerning the razors, as a beginner how long do you reckon it will take to master the skill of shaving to such a degree that an open comb is better suited? Thanks in advance

@KentuckyBullfrog32 3 года назад

I’ve used the same cartridge razor for like 2 years lol

@johncas1 5 лет назад

I always travel with an electric razer made by Phillips and wet shave at home

@Tenkterian 4 года назад

Wow, that opening clip really made me laugh harder that I'm willing to admit. :D Fantastic! Not that I would want to talk you into regrowing that beard but, Kirby, let me tell you: It doesn't look bad at all and really compliments your face shape.

@zvik9291 5 лет назад

thank's kirby! what do you think about Geo F Trumper?

@shakurbutler2638 5 лет назад

I love wet shaving. I myself swear by TAOS products, and use a mix of a straight razor and electric. The types of Badger Brushes would be a nice video.

@Russell-1 5 лет назад

The $1000 shave society video was wonderful. Regards Russell

@krollic 5 лет назад

Okay, I'm convinced. Gonna ditch the disposables and pick up a safety razor and a carton full of blades.

@stuartkennedy4570 5 лет назад

I’ve been doing it wrong all these years. I’ll wait till I’m dressed with shirt and tie before I shave to see if it makes a difference lol

@markboland2545 3 года назад

Me too bro....and its working..

@DonnyGoon 5 лет назад

any thoughts on straight razors? leather strops and scuttles?

@hamishharper3370 5 лет назад

Great video; parody and non parody! Where is your dressing gown from?

@MarioMateo 5 лет назад

I recently went to a double edge razor. I bought the one from Baxter of California, a company that I’ve been using for skin products for years. I also use their cream shave. The razors that came with it were the brand Derby. So I basically kept ordering those. I also bought a Parker straight razor that uses replaceable blades to practice that art. I use a Baxter badger brush as well. I have no complaints, really, other than it takes practice and it’s not that easy. I still have my old Gillette Sensor, and Fusion, but I only use them if I missed a spot, so I really don’t buy cartridges for them anymore. I’m open to trying new products. Kiehls used to make this stuff called Pre-Shave Oil. It was the best. You used it very sparingly, and it would prepare the skin for the cream shave. It’s been discontinued, but it really was a great product. Another brand I used for cream shave was Santa Maria Novella. Kinda pricy, but very good products as well. Shaving with safety razors definitely takes practice and patience, but the shave is better. No doubt. Also, I feel like your beard grows out slower when you shave this way.

@Todd.T 5 лет назад

Do yourself a favor and use other brands of blades. Derby's are inconsistent. Some hack your face up until they wear down a bit. Astra are as cheap but a bit thinner, very consistent. Thinner blades, or blades that flex more dull a bit faster, but are a bit sharper. In my findings, Derby are a bit thicker, very inconsistent, and last about 5 shaves. Merkur blades are almost the same. Astra is slightly thinner, way more consistent and good for about 4 shaves. Feather blades are thick and VERY sharp. If you are shaving with a feather and encounter any facial anomaly, expect it to be REMOVED and oh yes, there will be blood. My personal favorite is Bolzano. I would encourage all to step up into the higher price range and try a pack. VERY consistent and pretty sharp, similar to Asta. Thicker an non fixing, it is not unheard of to go eight shaves on one blade before replacing. Most blades hit their stride on shave 2/3 while Bolzanos are great right out of the box. I use my blades in a Rockwell R1 (great for beginners or if you are doing touchups or really want to hurry). An Edwin Jagger DE 98L which is a fairly safe razor. Next up is a more aggressive Razo Rock three piece open comb, whereby the open comb design allows more blade contact on the face in between the comb teeth. Finally, and most aggressively, I have the Razo Rock Torshionshobel open comb slant bar. If you could hold the blade in a par of pliers and shave, this would be it. Don't use a feather blade in the last one on the list without 911 on speed dial...

@MarioMateo 5 лет назад

Todd T Hey, thanks for the recomendations. I will definitely give those other blades a try. I’ve been using the Baxter of California razor, and I have been replacing the Derby blades every shave or every other shave. I thought that’s what you were supposed to do. Didn’t know they can last up to 5 shaves.

@markbrailsford2849 5 лет назад

Kirby, I use a good German safety razor, Japanese feather double edge razor blades, badger brush and pro razo cream and I get a superb shave and save a fortune (100 blades for £17!) but I have tried to convert my friends and they say I'm living in the past!

@TV-ux4gc 5 лет назад

The🧔🏻looked great on you!

@dylantran2319 5 лет назад

What about straight razors? Would you recommend them?

@philipyourno7540 5 лет назад

I use a straight razor. It's next level compared to double edge shaving, though double edge is far superior to cartridge.

@treyhuie 5 лет назад

Ok, that parody was hilarious.

@number1pappy 2 года назад

"Entry level," shaving brush! Lol!!

@ThatGUY666666 5 лет назад

What's your opinion on straight razors?

@agpbmusic 5 лет назад

Dear Kirby, Do you have a certain technique for shaving. For instance, do you shave against the grain or not? What do you think is the most effective shaving technique? Kind regards,

@SevenDeMagnus 4 года назад

Hi, how do you clean the shaving brush, shaving soap and things about cleaning wet shaving stuff.

@daftmell5237 4 года назад

rinse the brush properly and hang it upside down if possible, try to keep water out of your soap period.

@georgepapapavlou4473 5 лет назад

Mr. Alison, Maybe your best video! I really enjoyed it, especially the part for the thousand dollar club! Also, your image getting shaved with your tie ON, was magnificent! Concerning the products, TOBS is really great, it is my personal preference, together with D R Harris hard shaving soap. Nevertheless, I have to say that the brush you are using in the parts you are getting shaved, it must be an omega boar brush, and I think it is not the best for shaving creams! Badger hair brush is much better. I would also like to mention that for traveling, Edwin Jagger, offers a very nice pack for your DE razor that also has places for two packs of blades. For shaving soap sticks,I prefer D R Harris, because they offer a great variety of scents for their soaps. Last but not least, when I travel, I prefer synthetic brushes, especially the muhle synthetic silvertip, because they dry easier than badgers and it is not good for the bristles to be packed if not dried before. Mühle offers also a brush that the handle is prepared for becoming a protective pack for traveling purposes. By the way, next week I am visiting London and George Cleverlys shop is one of my destinations!

@georgepapapavlou4473 5 лет назад

I am not that much on cigars as in wet shaving but for sure I will make a stop at Davidoff. My favorite shaving cream is the Eton college from TOBS and for shaving soaps I love DR Harris Arlington and TABAC.

@arnoldarnoldsson9572 5 лет назад

THat robe at 3:40 you have to let me know were that comes from and what material that is! Looks stunning!

@The13inc 5 лет назад

Joris palladium classic with feather blades

@kadenchristensen7 11 месяцев назад

Kirby, you look good either way. But do you prefer the look of your beard or the look of your clean face?

@richardpurves 5 лет назад

I had too many quality issues with Astra blades, including the "infamous" box of 5 blades where they hadn't actually en edge on them so they did nothing. Currently using "Feather" but they're actually a bit too sharp for me. Heard good things about Personna but not tried them. Have had very good experience with Geo. F. Trumpers of London products, especially the "Skin Food".

@Todd.T 5 лет назад

One word. Bolzano. High quality of a Feather, but slightly less sharp.

@richardpurves 5 лет назад

Kirby Allison Hi, the issue is that there’s an insane level of fake double edge blades out there. A reliable supplier is key.

@magnoliamike 4 года назад

Hundo pack of Astra goes for $10.00 online I’d recommend an artisan shave soap and start off with a DE blade starter pack

@itsathejoey 4 года назад

If you use a cartridge razor with a good pre shave oil, soap, and brush, its not bad. I feel I get a better shave from my Harry's razor than my DE razor.

@MrThreescoops 4 года назад

That beard suits you man.

@sakojanessian4938 5 лет назад

Hi kirby..you mentioned DR Harris.. how come you don't carry D R Harris, Mitchell's wool fat, Cella, Czech & speake (which valobra makes on the back end)? These are great Tallow based soaps... don't get me wrong Taylor and Castle Forbes are fantastic names. But nothing beats tallow as far as performance in the Shaving soap.

@lrlevy 5 лет назад

I enjoyed the video. I did observe in the sections showing you shave you were using what looked like a boar hair Omega professional brush. True?

@lrlevy 5 лет назад

@@kirbyallison9596 of you enjoy boar hair brushes Semogue are best in class. Made in Portugal.

@WeneedmoreY1outube 5 лет назад

Hey Kirby, question about astra: I’m brand new to wet shaving, as it was a Christmas gift. I was just cleaning my blade out one day and noticed it had what almost looks like rust? Like it isn’t rust, but it’s kinda this orange mess that just won’t come off. Also, the astra label rubbed off on one side, I have extra blades and it’s still pretty sharp, but I was just curious

@WeneedmoreY1outube 5 лет назад

Kirby Allison that does seem a bit much to disinfect a 30 cent blade, I’ll definitely change it more often! I’m on shave 5 so I was kinda just playing it by ear until it felt like it didn’t want to be smooth anymore

@aget19 4 года назад

Santa Maria Novella shave cream and aftershave emulsion... I know they aren't for sale on your website. But you are clearly familiar with them as they show up in your video

@briteppr62 5 лет назад

Kirby, do you actually wake up in the morning and put on a white collared shirt and tie prior to shaving? I do like the paisley smoking jacket! All kidding aside, I look forward to your shaving techniques videos. Cheers, B.

@robertscandiffio718 5 лет назад

Barrister & Mann, Stirling Soap Co. and Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements make top quality soaps and aftershaves. I started with the famous English brands, but these artisan make better products I think.

@IveJustSeenAFace23 5 лет назад

Robert Scandiffio I’ve just come across these brands. I’m eager to check out.

@TheRadecke 5 лет назад

I just switched from an electric razor to proper wet shaving on christmas and I'll never go back.

@AfroFM 5 лет назад

For anyone looking to learn more about safety razor shaving I can recommend this article: How to shave like your grandpa - www.artofmanliness.com/articles/how-to-shave-like-your-grandpa/ Personally I prefer the straight razor shave. Anyone interested in that you can find an article here: Shave Like Your Great Grandpa - www.artofmanliness.com/articles/how-to-straight-razor-shave/ There are also instruction video's on there on both ways of shaving.

@whitedogbbq 5 лет назад

Please tell me you don’t regularly shave in a shirt and tie!

@Myrslokstok 5 лет назад

I think the blade have a to steep angle.

@edwardbarr1533 5 лет назад

An excellent video, the multi blade has done for shaving what digital has done for sound a trash triumph,keep the faith and find anice safety razor and agood soap or cream,your choices of accessories re Taylors are excellent,especially their wonderful lemon and lime and sandlewood for autumn and winter.. A good razor is like a good turntable,it will do you if looked after for life. Budget but excellent are the Sapone Proraso products and the excellent soaps from your Turkish Barbers Their wonderful lemon Eau deColognes are a lovely post shave splash.I have at least 2 barber shaves a week,its theprice of agood cigar and far more healthy A wonderful video

@PuskaGrange 5 лет назад

'You know'

@benjaminharrisongray9079 5 лет назад

Sometimes I wish I had the genes to grow a bushy Julius Pringles.

@SF_Curious 4 года назад

London? Spain and France! B. E. T. T. E. R. more history and better products

@DarthMalaks_Missing_Lower_Jaw 5 лет назад

Awesome “commercial” parody.

@zoliivincze620 2 года назад

500 likes

@MBisFrenchy 5 лет назад

This is why I started laser hair removal up to the jaw.

@krollic 5 лет назад

that's an interesting idea. what do you think of laser hair removal on areas like the upper cheeks, to the side of the eyes and around/between the eyebrows?

@MBisFrenchy 5 лет назад

krollic As long as your hair is dark enough and you aren't too tan I don't see why that can't be taken care of. Women get rid go their mustaches. If you don't grow much of a beard you could in theory get rid of the whole thing. But laser is patchy as your hair changes sections that will react to it. First few times a lot more hair came out. It takes years to get pretty smooth and you will still have some small patches probably but a lot less density.

@krollic 5 лет назад

@@MBisFrenchy mmhm. I imagine that it also accumulates a very substantial cost over time with all the appointments required. I am capable of growing a full beard and my hair is very dark and my skin is very pale; while I'm happy with that, it makes the stray hairs I mentioned before (which I get a lot of) extremely obvious to the point where I have to pluck them every couple of days which I'm getting sick of; they bloody HURT especially around the eyes.

@MBisFrenchy 5 лет назад

krollic Maybe wax strips? Yes it can be pricy but you go every 6-8 weeks. It feels like sharp picks when they use the laser.

@robioavion 5 лет назад

Beautiful video Kirby! You should feature your wife sometime if she's comfortable behind the camera! Happy I am a subscriber.

@robioavion 5 лет назад

@@kirbyallison9596 Haha. I made a minor mistake in my comment. Not behind but in front of the camera. Keep up the great work. I really do appreciate your channel and products from your website!

@pepon7175 4 года назад

Can a real gentleman shave with an electric shaver?

@Beechgoose1 3 года назад

No.

@jayer-su3hu 2 года назад

Gotta say you know your stuff but I was going to buy some shaving products from your website until I started comparing prices. Your Astra blades are $30 vs the giant big box store price of $13 for the exact same product. That turned me off. Maybe yours is more expensive due to how much you buy/sell but even still I refuse to spend money needlessly if there is a better deal out there. I'm sure the same holds true for the rest of the products on your site so I will steer clear and do my shopping elsewhere

@jayer-su3hu 2 года назад

Edit......"Financially obscene" definitely applies to your products.

@VJ-lt9uk Год назад

Badger brushes are highly unethical, and synthetic brushes are just as good if not better.

@ElementalHeroJoe 4 года назад

$30 for Astra's?! You're site is a joke. They're sold for $10 everywhere else

@shawns.5004 5 лет назад

I've said it before and i'll say it again. Bring back the beard.

@angelomartinez9039 5 лет назад

What did you think of Gillette’s new man hating commercial? Should I feel guilty because I have testicles?

@kirbyallison 5 лет назад

Saw that. Hate it. Do yourself the favor and switch to a double-edge razor. Not only will you be able to maintain your dignity and masculinity, you'll get a better shave.

@markboland2545 3 года назад

This guy looks like an injury attorney...