"you want to take care of the tools that take care of you", that's great advice, thanks for the video!

@Jack Boy Since you asked: Here's a list of Tag-Lines and Shaving Techniques I may or may not have invented or said first: *Clear The Runways!* *Have a Great Shave, Have a Great Day!* *Get Your Shave On!* *Rock and Roll with Your Shave!* *Figure 8 - Infinity Maneuver.* *Ride The Cap* *Activate the ingredients!* *Slap it on!* *Don’t King Kong it!* I might have missed one or two so feel free to mention them)

@firecured1701

3 жыл бұрын

Forgot to mention "like so👍"

@gmfmusic85

3 жыл бұрын

I rather like the "Greetings, gents..." too.

@suhachevaleksandr1813

3 жыл бұрын

Let's see if we can make up some lather!

@kunalswamy4631

3 жыл бұрын

@@suhachevaleksandr1813 and that smirk after he says that😂

@Shaverboy516

3 жыл бұрын

Geo you can make t-shirts with these phrases on them! I would buy one or more!

Man I haven’t seen a Geo Fatboy video in a minute. Good to see another quality video.

You are one of the best, and maybe the best shaving channel in the whole world mate.

Yes Geo this is what I do and with the blade, I always dry it on a clean towel on a flat surface and wipe the edges away from the direction of cutting - a bit like stropping and I find it keeps the blade really sharp.

Geo👍👍 Another great instructional video. Many newbies will find this very helpful and some forgetful old timers as well😊 Thanks for making useful informational content available, valuable and welcome. Happy Holidays to you and your family, stay safe. Enjoy!

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Terry! Happy Holidays and all the best in 2021!

Nice video!!👌 Regards from Greece🇬🇷

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Yiasou Giorgos! All the best from the USA!

Thanks so much for this video! I did not know about the shampoo/conditioner for the brush, but that is a very helpful tip. I never thought about it, but it makes sense that the same products for washing and conditioning one's hair would be just as good for washing and conditioning badger's hair.

Greetings from Greece Geo! Really helpfull as always. Merry Christmas

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Yiasou Kostas! All the best from the US! Merry Christmas to you and yours.

Mornin', Brother Geo! Razor sharp tutelage as always. Merry Christmas, my man.

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Stay sharp my friends...

Great vid, Geo!! Did my first vid on my channel, yesterday. The Lucky Dice Shave 1-2-9-6. 6 razors, 6 blades, 6 brushes, 6 shaving creams. Used The Lucky Dice to decide which product to use. 1296 combinations. All one-take with no editing. Excited about it!

Great tips, I never used shampoo on the brush but I'll give it a try, I rinse it in the bowl with warm water until the shaving soap is gone. I shave every day with R89 or R41 twists, remove the blade, rinse and dry them with a towel, brush them once a week with hand soap and old thootbrush. Always shiny. I have a Feather SS shavette wood handle and it is a bit tricky to clean imo, especially if you don't want to remove the blade every time.

Started watching SN vids; before it took me 5 min to shave. Now it takes me about 1 hr by the time I factor all of this new guidance in! I almost have to shave again after cleaning maintaining all the equipment. All good though....

Thanks for the tips man, Cheers from Italy

Hi Geo- Great how-to video; thank you! I hope you have a great week ahead. Take good care and be safe and be well. Best regards, as always.🎄

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike! Be well.

Howdy Geo! Great tips that I pretty much follow. 👍🏼

Very informative, thanks !

Great tips as usual, thank you! Seasons greetings!

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Happy Holidays

Great information! Thanks bro, Merry Christmas

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason! Merry Christmas!

Thanks so much for addressing these items..... Great info! I try to brush down and polish up my razors weekly to get the scum off the razors. Brush care.... great info.never knew about brushes but will start cleaning them up weekly, too! Thanks for posting this video!

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bryan-Your brush told me it was feeling neglected... Gotta show it some love too.

Dude geo you’re an awesome guy !

Thank you so much. Great videos. 👍

Wowzers! I’ve never cleaned my brush or my razor 😬 I’m embarrassed to say how long I’ve had them for with no cleaning to my tools. EEEK! Everything is getting cleaned tomorrow! Thanks for the great video, Geo 👍🏼✊🏼

@geofatboy

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah-you gotta get up on that! Clean-um-up!

Good job👍👍

Merry Christmas 🎄🪒💈

Great vid, Geo! What brush have you had the for the most time?

Mr.Geofatboy, how many times should I use the 2 in 1 shampoo-conditioner in order to clean and conditioning my brush? (If not overtime...)

Have a great, safe Christmas

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John! Merry Christmas to you and yours and all the best in 2021.

Hey shave Nation I have a question about soaps, when I lather in a soap tub and I'm finished do I rinse out the tub of soap and let it air dry then I place the cap on or am I able to put the tub cap on after rinsing out the lather from the soap

With the Alum Block, do you leave it on or wipe off, then as apply aftershave? Thanks

Legend!

What do you do with the mug cream. do you covered up or just leave it sit out

I was literally wondering how to clean the brush and then you post this video lol

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Your wish is my command...

@kf8575

3 жыл бұрын

I just give my brush a thorough rinse out under a warm running tap. Cleans out the cream/foam just fine

@CD-uk5eg

3 жыл бұрын

@@kf8575 why did you watch the video then 😂

One of the things I like about my 3 piece razor is I can disassemble it to clean and dry.

I bet your microfiber towel would work great to dry my Road King after washing.Seriously though, Merry Christmas to you and yours GFB. You da man.

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

I know it would cause that's all I use! Merry Christmas to you Sir!

I've enjoyed quite a few of your vids, sub'd

Great video Gio. Have a question after the shave when you rinse the razor should you loosen the head so you don't get rust if you leave the razor in the shaver?

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

If you have the time, yes!

Do you really need to use shampoo if you use synthetic brush or would water be enough it that case?

Hi, is it okay to disassemble a 3 piece razor after every single shave? I've heard people leaving the blade in and only disassembling when they require a new blade. What do you recommend?

Would you brush a feather AS D2 like that ? I think that for some razors , just washing with hot soapy water is enough, and drying with a towel.

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

If the soapy water doesn't remove the residue, you need to brush it away...

do you put ur razor and brush stand in your bathroom? or in your room?

Is it usefull to rinse the blade in alcohol if they become white due to hard water?

I set my blade and razor parts on an Aira Soap Saver to dry after rinsing them clean. The air circulation allows everything to dry quickly. Never used a brush to clean them because I haven't had a problem with soap scum accumulating. Don't know if that's an attribute of the soap I use or the hardness/softness of the water. I also give my DE blade a brief blow dry to minimize oxidation along the edges. I get 5 great shaves from a KAI blade, using an ATT Slant S1 razor. This blade/razor combo is perfect for my beard and skin type - thick beard, sensitive skin.

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

Aira soap saver? I'll look it up. Thanks for sharing. Good stuff!

Hey Geo (or anyone who has an answer), what type of mineral oil do you recommend for straight razor storage? There seem to be a million different types on Amazon and I don't want to accidentally choose one that will damage my razor. Thanks!

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

shavenation.com/products/boker-camellia-oil-for-straight-razor?_pos=1&_sid=bf997083c&_ss=r

What do you recommend about brass razors ? Best way to keep clean and stay brass looking without tarnishing. Thanks.

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Clean it and use a good polish like Flitz: shavenation.com/collections/flitz

Geo Give Paul Mitchell Tea Tree shampoo a try. Excellent stuff for your hair!

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Love those Tea Tree Tingles!

Nice video, Geo. What is your opinion on filling up the sink and using it to clean the razor off during shaves?

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

I used to do it that way many years ago, but now I just run the water for a sec to rinse the razor. The flowing water does a better job of rinsing and its a lot cleaner.

@ThaRedPitbull

3 жыл бұрын

@@geofatboy That's how I feel too. I've been filling the sink up for about a 7 month and it just feels gross. I used to fill up a big bowl and use that and clean it with soap afterwards.

Thanks for the video Geo :) Is this epoxy glue weakening if you dry the brush upside down a scientific thing or just something that people say? Cheers.

@ThaRedPitbull

3 жыл бұрын

Good point. I read that it doesn't matter as long as you got all the water out. A guy that sells brush knots on his website said they dry quicker sitting upright.

Thanks for the info! Are there different size brush stands? I recently picked up a new synthetic brush but it's too thick for my stand without forcing it in and distorting the knot.

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

This one will likely fit yours: bit.ly/LargeBrushRazorStandSN Yes, there are definitely different brush stands but only a few fit the larger brush knots.

@thepipensparky7127

Жыл бұрын

@@geofatboy Thanks!

Nice video Geo. I have an issue with the blade not rinsing clean during the shave, sometimes I have to take out the blade between passes, rinse and wipe the soap scum off. What gives? Have a Merry Christmas...

@ThaRedPitbull

3 жыл бұрын

Not Geo, but I found rinsing the razor head in hot water gets the soap off.

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

It sounds like you need to change the aerator in your faucet. A good forceful bubbly stream will remove the residue.

I use a tooth brush and some liquid soap called Camp Soap that I get at Walmart. It is a real mild soap that seems to work very well but the little plastic bottle it comes in is just the right size so when it gets empty I refill it with Dawn dish soap. I notice that when I clean my shaver after each use it doesn't get built up with hard water stains, it stays nice and new looking. Years ago I heard a well known radio personality recommend a product called Clean Shower to spray your shaver with when you were done shaving and the blades would stay sharp much longer. I tried it and it seemed like it worked very well but I believe he was referring to cartridge shavers but it might be worth a try just to spritz a DE blade before you stick it on the magnet. Seeing as your not supposed to wipe these blades after use it probably helps keep them free of mineral deposits.

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Camp Soap? Never heard of it, I'll have to check it out. Let me venture a guess: Paul Harvey? Good Day!

@Captleemo

3 жыл бұрын

@@geofatboy www.walmart.com/ip/Coghlan-s-4-fl-oz-Camp-Soap-For-Washing-Hands-Cleaning-Dishes-and-Gear/19897913. Actually the radio personality was Rush Limbaugh but I sure did enjoy listening to Paul Harvey over the years, both his news cast and The Rest Of The Story.

Hi im planning to buy a merkur 34c and feather hi stainless blades. I already have tobs sandalwood. Im 17 years old with a sensitive skin. Do you think this will be okay or too much?

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

shavenation.com/search?q=34c Great starter razor!

can the chrome plating wear off ?

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

If you do this once a week with mild soap it should be fine

Hey Geo, do you completely disassemble and scrub your safety razor after every shave like that? Because the directions that came with my Merkur say to do that only when I change blades

@GreetingsandSalutations4007

3 жыл бұрын

Oh, you kind of answered that at the end😂

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Once a week when I swap out the blade for a new one.

👍

What do you do with the blade between shaves?? I can't see anyone ever discussing this. Do you just to rinse it while still in the razor after you're done shaving then let it dry? I know all the blade manufacturers say "do not wipe" so I imagine water only rinse + air drying

@geofatboy

2 ай бұрын

Personal preference. either way works.

i clean my futur differently, it required dissasembly so you lubricate the threads in the handle. salts from the hard waters and soap scum can accumulate. also with a bit of lubrication you get extra smooth twist motion so you dont slice your fingers when adjusting. i use a thin (fine) oil buy one bottle lasts for ever.

@johnscarr70

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to read this. Thought I was the only one using oil on my razors!

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

A drop once in a great while is fine but don't overdo it. I think Merkur covers it in the instructions.

question on Merkur 38C - some razors have stripes clockwise - top to bottom and some bottom to top. is one of them genuine and the other fake? have you seen both variations? on your show it is top to bottom clockwise.

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

You've seen the grooves go both ways on a 38C? Now you got me opening up all the 38C's on the shelf to take a look at the handles😱

@ddr553

3 жыл бұрын

@@geofatboy Yes. I actually bought one on ebay and thought I got a fake one. returned it and ordered direct from walmart paying highest price hoping to get a genuine one. I ordered 3 - one for myself and 2 for friends. guess what... Two of them one way and one of them was another way. Then I looked at Dovo's site and some other sites. they have pics on the other way also. So... after looking at all these, as of now, I am thinking Merkur makes them both ways (assuming that Walmart direct will nor sell fake ones and assuming DOVO site does not fake them). here is the image imgur.com/a/t3uYRig that I got it from Walmart direct

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

@@ddr553 I'll start looking into it.

👍👍👍

Do i need to clean my synthetic brush as well like this ?

@trunkerdixon

3 жыл бұрын

Not if you bought the self cleaning one. T

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

If it starts to get stiff and has residue you can shampoo it the same as natural hair. It will likely dry faster.

I noticed all of your marble cups are out of stock. Will you be getting more in soon?

@geofatboy

2 жыл бұрын

Global supply chain issues... UGH!

I always wash my brush, take out the razor blade rinse it dry it and then soak it in alcohol. Then I clean my razor with a toothbrush to brush my razor when I’m done and I put some alcohol on it as well.

My Merkurs get disassembled and cleaned after every shave and i'm an every 2-3 day shaver inc my head. The stuff left over twixt blade and head and base is quite horrendous even after a good wash under the tap. I would not want to leave that sludge in there for 2-3 days.

@Phessington

3 жыл бұрын

Same for me brother. Clean the razor after every shave.

@Phessington

3 жыл бұрын

I never brush the blade, I always rinse, flip and pat down with a towel.

@BrettzGaming56

3 жыл бұрын

@@Phessington Same here. I just pat it dry.

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

I actually think that's why the Merkur Vision got discontinued. People weren't performing some occasional maintenance on them and they were gumming up the moving parts. shavenation.com/products/vision-2000-safety-razor-with-presentation-case-and-blades?_pos=6&_sid=059f3230e&_ss=r

@michaelhayward7572

3 жыл бұрын

@@geofatboy i only have the 34C and the Progress. HNY bro.

So, I don't have a magnet, so when I'm done with my blade I rinse it and put it back in the wrapping. Doing that, should I wipe it or not? Because I think it's going to rust if I don't. Thanks gio.

@ThaRedPitbull

3 жыл бұрын

Not Geo, but I do everything the same except I dab the razor with a towel before putting it back into the wrap.

@sebastiandalessandro5745

3 жыл бұрын

@@ThaRedPitbull you're fine brother, I appreciate all bit of feedback I get. That's exactly what I do as well, I just like, I don't wipe the blade, I just remove the excess of water and put it back in the wrap.

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

That works too!

I like sudsy water!

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Me too-Where's my ducky?!

First. Regards from NE Thailand.

How fast does your stubble grow in 2 days

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

I get about two days worth of growth in 2 days.. How do I measure it?.

The brushing will work, unless you buy a Global Shave Club razor. The finish will come off of those suckers faster than you can count to 1.

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Oops!

Should you clean the razor blade? And how

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

It's in the video...

I don't dry the blade , since on the box the producer is saying don't wipe , regards robert

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Robert read the instructions-Way to go Robert!

How do I not clog my drains from cream and soap. Afterfall, they are made from fats.

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Bathroom sink drain is 1-1/4" it won't be a problem...

Did you invent "Riding The Cap?" If not, where did this glass- like smooth method come from ?

@trunkerdixon

3 жыл бұрын

It's not really an invention but rather a preference. The alternative is called 'riding the guard', and just involves tilting the blade of a DE the other way. It's all to do with the angle that the cap, guard and blade make when they are all in a line and touch the skin at the same time. For extra amusement and risk, you can eliminate cap and guard and use a shavette or a straight! Christmas fun for all the family! T

@BuffaloNickel9

3 жыл бұрын

@@trunkerdixon Geo started many things he's a Pioneer in the Shaving industry Figure 8 Move and clearing the runways I do every time thanks to him

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

See the top comment above🔼

What is your opinion on using vinegar to clean a safety razor?

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Vinegar is highly acidic and it might harm the razor in the long term...

@Alex00789

3 жыл бұрын

@@geofatboy Thanks.

I use a straight razor. Wipe clean and dry, never run blade under water.

@trunkerdixon

3 жыл бұрын

Then smear the blade with a thin coat of Ballistol or oil and store away from the bathroom humidity. T

@chucklachance

3 жыл бұрын

@@trunkerdixon I have never really had an issue, but I do use an oil when a blade is out of rotation.

I rinse mine after each use and then wipe it clean with a towel. I never leave a blade in it.

@ThaRedPitbull

3 жыл бұрын

I left a blade in mine for a week or two and notice a small rust spot. After I saw that I never did it again. I believe the glue from the wrapper got on the blade and the water made it hold moisture.

@mverick5444

3 жыл бұрын

@@ThaRedPitbull the wax paper glue will keep some spots on the blade surface which is completely fine. I usually keep the blade air dry and then put it back in the razor head. Do not wipe blades with towel or else it will blunt the edge.

@ThaRedPitbull

3 жыл бұрын

@@mverick5444 I don't wipe it. I dab it. Nevermind, I see why you said that.

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

To clean my safety razor i just dissemble it and put it inside a jar filled with a a few cm’s of sterile disinfectant solution - the kind that’s used to disinfect medical cutting instruments. After 15 mins in the sterile solution my razor is not only disinfected, it’s impeccable. And the shine is eye dazzling.

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Doesn't harm the surface?

@m.a7340

3 жыл бұрын

@@geofatboy not harmful whatsoever since the solution is designed for that type of metal / material. I can't emphasise the shine enough you gotta do it man!

Is this a daily activity? Weekly? I'm a mom starting my son on shaving. Asking for more that one reason....planning for morning ready times before school and just wanting to start him off right. Thank you ***** ughhhhh I should have waited to the end before asking

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

No prob-Thanks for watching-all of it😀

After my shave I like to Drink until my beard comes back.

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Hilarious 😂

@tomyunker3368

2 жыл бұрын

Good plan!

@roberthudson4440

Жыл бұрын

Some nice scotch and a fine cigar is the best way to kill time between shaves

That comment reminded me of when Seinfeld accidentally knocked his GF toothbrush in toilet and didn't tell her, LMAO great video GEO thx

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Love it!

Overkill. Never washed neither by badger brush nor merkur razor, and they are like new after years of just rinsing with water.

Geo didn't address cleaning the blades. I soak my razor and blade with alcohol before every shave. Just make sure it sits in alcohol for a minute or so, don't just wipe it after a few seconds. I would never put a blade to my face without disinfecting it.

@trunkerdixon

3 жыл бұрын

Unless you share your razor, that seems like overkill or germophobia. T

is this a repost of an actual video you've made, Geo? I think i've seen this one before... Tell me you do this routine each time? you may be in the bathroom all day ! LOL

@CarlosMartinez-ig6nl

3 жыл бұрын

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@CarlosMartinez-ig6nl

3 жыл бұрын

If he didn't add some more information, you could accuse him of self plagiarism.

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Ian-This is the one stop shop of cleaning up. Brush, Razor, blade, bowl, all in one place. Gotta refresh and add some new info every once in a while.

@ianmayer2951

3 жыл бұрын

@@geofatboy You're right... I was just wondering if it was one of your old videos you've reposted or an actual one because I thought I've seen this exact one of the "after you shave" type of video.

I never thought of using her toothbrush. I can’t imagine what might happen if she found me doing it.

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Make sure the kitchen knives are stowed away somewhere safe!

@peterlund1175

3 жыл бұрын

@@geofatboy I agree. Completely out of reach.

Something tells me Geo used his wife’s toothbrush before to clean his razors😂

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

What momma don't know.... Ever seen the WaterBoy?

@Shaverboy516

3 жыл бұрын

@@geofatboy Yesss,😂

.... 2:10 ....😆😆😆 I just got a divorce notice from my wife because of you.... she eventually confessed she used mine to clean the john....

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Uh Oh! Payback...

Why does everybody want to kill two birds with one stone?

@weswheel4834

3 жыл бұрын

The world has too many birds, and not enough stones. :D btw, I was wondering what the second 'bird' was in this case. 1) Clean the brush. 2) Condition it?? Does it need conditioning? Should people who don't use a 2 in 1 shampoo on their brush, then follow it up with a separate conditioner? Just wondered :)

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

That's why they're called Angry Birds!

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

@@weswheel4834 Yes yes and yes yes.

Alpha Male detected

@geofatboy

4 ай бұрын

No Low T Here!

What the hell?! Who shampoos their shaving brushes? Fellas, just dunk it in a bowl with hot water and essential oils, if the smell is THAT unbearable. Also, I'd also use lesser harsh ingredients for those expensive brushes. Dr. Bronners castile soap is the best. No artificial ingredients 🚫❗