I personally use conditioner as shaving cream all the time

@Tom-uk2ow

3 ай бұрын

Join army and you will learn what can soap do...

@moleahy6880

3 ай бұрын

That's the best to use if you have no shaving cream. It's a far better choice than bar soap.

Raphael, *the founder of the Gentleman's Gazette,* really put his face on the line for science -- my God, what a legend

@thesmockinggunYT

Ай бұрын

He's a joke

Conditioner works great for me. No razor burn and easier to see my edges than shaving soap

Yes you can, I do it all the time using: a shaving brush + "Dove Beauty Bar" soap as it has PH 6 which is neutral for your skin

@Crazy_Joe_Davola

3 ай бұрын

That's what I use ha👍

Thanks, SIR! For this advice! I'll try it 😬

One more advantage for conditioner that people doesn't tend to think is that the conditioner, by design, makes the hair more soft. I always shave after bath, and I let the conditioner applied for a couple minutes, before.

Try using oil first, then aloe vera gel. Best shave I've ever had!

Excellent presentation! I hadn’t considered using shave oil before lathering up with my shave cream. I’ll certainly give that a try.

@gentlemansgazette

3 ай бұрын

Happy to hear you found it useful!

The answer is yes. Is it more or less comfortable? Depends on your water, soap, and skin.

I have used bar soap as a last resort, but it was not terrible. I shave using a natural soap made by a local farmers market, along with a double edged safety razor. The soap I buy is intended to be used for shaving and it's all natural. Cool V neck T-Shirt by the way! It's rare seeing Raphael "dressed down" lol.

Merkur 39C and Feather blades are a nice combo! I have one myself! Also own a Muhle r41 which is definitely more aggressive.

I Shave in the Shower twice a day with whatever is available. From Imperial Leather to shampoo. I've also used beard oil too. I have no issues with any of it. I always use a moisturiser, though.

My hair grows back rather quickly both facial and head hair so thanks for the insight. No worries though as I'm getting a haircut soon. Also A t shirt definitely can look classy with a pair of dress pants as proven here as long as it's in an extremely casual setting obviously. I appreciate the info as usual.

I would have never thought there were different soaps for shaving, specifically. Also love to learn all the different techniques people came up with over the eras! That's neat! As soon as I started needing to clean my face I tried foam for a while. Eventually I figured, if all foam does is make things slippery, then I can use soap with water and save money. And everything goes well untill today. Granted I use soap for ladies that "melt easily", and need a healthy ammount of foam to make the shaving comfortable, and I never get the "clean look". Gotta try these techniques now

@pentecost_

3 ай бұрын

Look up "Razor Emporium" on KZread if you wish to learn more about shaving soaps, razors, after-shaves etc.

I shave in the shower and have used everything from bar soap to shampoo to conditioner. It all works, but the thicker the lather, the better.

@Sola_Scriptura_1.618

2 ай бұрын

Yes, lather is King! I have been DE shaving for a few years and recently realized how much better a think shave foam yields a much better shave. I was falsely under the impression that a watery lather would provide a slicker shave; boy was I wrong. I love using shave cream and shave soaps! My goal is to achieve a great shave at a very affordable price. Bar soap is on my list of things to try! I purchased some Pears soap to try this!

I have used bar soap, shampoo and/or conditioner for sensitive skin when I have run out or an emergency, but they don’t give a close shave. If I have a lot of facial hair, then I will use a rechargeable shaver and then use a multi-blade razor after that. I think also the type of water [i.e. hard or soft] can also affect the shaving experience for a wet shave too.

You can use aloe gel. It has the advantage of being transparent, and is a moisturizer with a mild cooling effect that works well for people with sensitive skin. Aloe gel is also handy for moisturing your hands etc., and it comes in a small tube that's easy to bring with you. I actually prefer aloe gel to shaving foam or shaving gel (and use it with my safety razor, so that's a winning combo in my book).

@gentlemansgazette

3 ай бұрын

Great information, thanks!

Interesting and informative. I have been using an electric shaver these past few years and it never gets as close or smooth as the old razor.

I usually won't travel without my shaving soap but during the times I left it at home, I find facial wash/foam does a good enough job too. I'll just fit my shave in during my face wash but only shaving with the grain and across the grain. Optionally, just run down to the nearest store and grab yourself a travel-sized can of shaving foam.

I have been through the straight razor thing but now just use a DE razor. I simply jump out of the shower in the morning and use my razor whilst my skin and stubble is soft and wet. I have mostly given up on any form of soap but I do still have it if I’m feeling the need. The secret is to use really sharp quality blades like Feathers and keep the stubble to the minimum.

I only use bar soap. SAFEGUARD is antibacterial and lathers great. As far as blades, I use everything depending on time available... straight edge, double edge safety, and Dollar Shave Club "Executive" 4 blade disposable. No razor burn, and most importantly... no infection/pimples because of the antibacterial properties of SAFEGUARD.

I have never seen you in a casual outfit on this channel 😊 Maybe in one of your videos, showcase your causal wardrobe like t-shirts, polo shirts, and causal wear. Which many can afford. Not all can afford premium quality designers, and not all of us like buying used vintage or 2nd handed clothing. Maybe do a video of the top 10 brands under $50 , the top 10 brands under $100. Of course, the items have to be brand-new. So many of us have maybe $50-100, and we want something decent, but since you're into line of work, it makes it easier to figure it out. I see other KZreadrs lean towards fast fashion. However, at GG, you go for quality over quantity. Then maybe showing us brands are worth the price range. Quality Brands under $50, Quality brands up to $100.

@SansAziza

3 ай бұрын

He has done upwards of 0 videos, on how to dress down. Heh

@gentlemansgazette

3 ай бұрын

We've featured casual style items on the channel before - Raphael is often in a polo shirt in the summer months! Meanwhile, this is should help for your other point: www.gentlemansgazette.com/underrated-menswear-brands/?

I am visually impaired and a tight budget so I shave daily in the shower without a mirror and use conditioner. The results are not perfect but I regard them as passable.

I usually don't use any of that stuff, just water and my straight razor and that's it. Done that for the last 10 years and can't complain at all. Yes, with a propper shaving cream is another kind of experience (smooth and nice) but the results without that kind of dandy/fancy stuff are really good as well.

I've tried using bar soap for shaving - it was a complete disaster for my sensitive skin. If in need, I'd recomend to visit nearby store to buy shaving foam, even the cheapest will work much better.

I shave with Irish spring aloe bar soap in the shower all the time and don't have any problems doing so. The big thing is to make sure that you have plenty of moister on the face with the bar soap. Have a choice between some Stirling soap or bar soap ... it's the artisan soaps all the way. Have a great day

@gentlemansgazette

3 ай бұрын

Wishing you a great day, too!

My father used to shave with a bar of soap. He never used a shaving cream to begin with.

I use shaving cream,gel for beard shaving with aftershave.Underarms and body I use bath soap to shave while bathing followed by alum block only.

I use quality bath soap with disposable Bic razors and never have had a problem. I also use an electric shaver. I prefer a blade when traveling because it's more compact than an electric shaver.

Shampo works wonders for me

The answer is yes if you’re brave enough. In boot camp I both shaved and washed my hair with regular bar soap. When push comes to shove all soaps become the same.

When traveling through India I was surprised that the road side barbers in general vigorously leather water with a brush prior to the shave, and no lubricant. Their method is to allow the water to soften the hair follicles over time (generally a few minutes, though 30 seconds entails some pain).

For sensitive skin; Hot shower second cerave moisturizer, than Vani cream shaving cream. At least 2 passes with 2 lathers shaving cream. For razor burn or bumps use hydrocortisone. Finish with more moisturizer and after shave!

When shaving, I use both an electric shaver and a double edge razor. One or the other works better than the other for certain parts of the face. Because of this, I do end up using both an after shave and shaving cream.

Using a bar soap for 30 years, my face doesn’t miss what it doesn’t know.

That’s what I use 😊

The trick to shaving with bar soap is to lather portions of the face with the hand rather than trying to make a nice fluffy creme... Do it section by section...as the lather collapses quicker.

I used Aloe Vera gel from Trader Joe's for a few months. It worked great and left my face soft and smooth.

Yes. You can. I do. And I save on shaving cream. I had terrible experiences with shaving cream.

Yes. Done it

I use shower gel, it works decently well. Can't really invest into good shaving until I start working.

13:09 youre welcome,how tastefully said like a boss😎i think u should do a head shave next,youll feel amazing afterwards, lighter fresher more energized

I just use hot water and it works awesome for me. Plus the razor last way longer.

I've used bar soap instead of shaving cream for 50 years does a great job....and I have very sensitive skin. I do shave in the shower so maybe that makes the difference

@umbertosmith7014

3 ай бұрын

yeah steam plus soap makes for a good quick clean shave...but it wastes lots of water :)

Bar Soap works a lot better when you shave while taking a shower as the steam helps the to keep the soap from drying.

@greasylimpet3323

3 ай бұрын

I don't think I'll use my cutthroat razor in the shower! I can shave with my eyes shut, but still...

0:06 traveler tip: keep 3-day survival essentials (business cards, change of clothes, casual shoes, toiletry bag, medications, computer/phone peripherals, etc.) in your carrry-on. Just assume the airlines are idiots and will lose your checked bag.

I've used Arko sometimes. Its soap and very very fatty. Interested if you could use Dr Bronner's ie. a liquid Castile soap.

A little oil and Dr. Squatch bar soap work great!

Get a no-fog mirror and shave in the shower. You can skip the soap altogether and use just water.

MOST TIMES... (Prior To A Beard)... I Would Dry Shave... *A Bit Irritating, At First, But I Adjusted...

With at least a three blade razor (e.g. Mach 3) or more (e.g. Fusion) and especially a new head I can use just water. For soap a "natural"/Castile type soap (e.g. Dr. Bronner's) works great, but if using generic bar soap is necessary I would lather it well with my hands first then apply it.

I use bar soap, works well.

I've actually shaved with olive oil a couple of times 😅 It does an ok job, but I wouldn't use it with a safety razor.

Johnsons baby soap gives a fantastic lathering plus it's very kind to sensitive skin

@SansAziza

3 ай бұрын

Yeah.... Johnsons on your cheeks. Cool.

I shave my head every two or three days using a bar of soap. Works fine with me.

Great vids - Can you do a WALL STREET 1900 VIDEO Opera Hat, Waist Coat , Over coat with fur collars, pocket watch and attachments what would a Banker investor would wear and look like with the Top Hat /Opera hat time in London or Wall Street feel like that was peak off Old School Class. Rolls Royce, Cain, Cigars, and Lighters, Fountain Pen, That Peak of Vintage Class

I have always used bar soap. 40+ years now.

@gentlemansgazette

3 ай бұрын

Is there a particular brand that works best for you?

@BoroBootBoy

3 ай бұрын

@@gentlemansgazette For the last maybe 20 years i have been using Cussons Imperial Leather. Lathers well and provides a good gliding shave.

Hi I'd like to see New Republic Ventura Chelsea Boot?

I got synasthesia when you listed all the oils

I use tallow soap straight after a shower no problems.

What about Castile soap I've used it for years with the same blade and razor as you no problem....

I use dove original bar soap. Any non fragrance, non colored soap with high moisturizer content should work fine.

I find you can use whatever you want. Its more a question of how much do you want to bleed? I use shaving soap to minimize it

@gentlemansgazette

3 ай бұрын

Worst-case scenario, we've got a video for it: www.gentlemansgazette.com/how-to-remove-blood-stains/?

Many years ago, I used bar soap because I wasn't paying attention and ran out of what I was using. The result wasn't great. I left my face a little on the dry side and wasn't a smooth shave.

Shaving soaps are probably the best for your skin, however I feel its too much time and effort to build up the lather. To me a quality cream is the best compromise and still results in a clean, close shave.

@gentlemansgazette

3 ай бұрын

We hear you there! www.gentlemansgazette.com/cheap-vs-expensive-shaving-cream/?#outfit-rundown

This would have been perfect for a collaboration with Mantic59. Pretty sure that bar soap can do bad things to razors. My experience was they clog up a lot faster, even with good DE blades. Cassette blade systems plus bar soap, it just don't work for me.

Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser.

I remember when I was in the military if you didn't shave that morning and got caught they would make you dry shave right then so you'd remember

That hairline is rising quicker than a Chinese skyscraper 🏙️ 😂

I’ve used only soap for years.

I have shaved myself with a folding pocket knife and warm water. It works.

@SansAziza

3 ай бұрын

We're talking about shaving faces though.....

@RollingDutchmann

3 ай бұрын

@@SansAziza same.

Sorry, but I beg to differ! I have been shaving my visage for 50+ years (I’m 70). I have a full beard today, neatly trimmed, but I used to shave it off when the weather got warmer. A beard insulates your face during Canadian winters! However, I have always used, for five decades, IVORY bar soap as my facial lubricant, lathered in my hands, with excellant results, and I have never, ever spent a dime on shaving sop or cream!

And how was shaving the chin area

I always shave with soup and warm water

@baileygregg6567

3 ай бұрын

Spellcheck ille 9

You are on blood thinner, What is your INR range? "Mine is 1.5 -1.9 it'll 19 years in Late June early July.

I use a glycerine soap, if I’m in a hurry, or I can’t properly shave.

Now look up what can technically be called “soap” and what is a “cleansing bar”

Did you arrive in the Congo at 5 am? If not you have lots of stores to buy anything from underwear to toiletries. In fact I never carry those things I buy at destination and leave the remains in the hotel. Expensive items like fragrances go to the checked luggage, so you pass security with no hassle. This is filling not advice, my advice: unless you have needs like a skin condition, travel light and buy at destination. Get jog jeans and do not use belt, use Apple Pay and do not carry a wallet, have a bag without a flap for easy access

Can you? Yes Should you? No You can technically shave raw but only Billy’s dad can do that.

I use water.

@gentlemansgazette

3 ай бұрын

Thought Clark Kent had to use his heat vision..? 🤔

If U lose your luggage, go to the barber and see if they do a straight razor shave, it would be easier

@gentlemansgazette

3 ай бұрын

True, this can be a good fix, too - it's going to be more expensive, though, and not all barbers have the same skill level

I shave on water .

Why is raphael dressed so casually this episode?!

@gentlemansgazette

3 ай бұрын

The answer is in the video!

I only use an electric shaver because I believe in G-d😁

I feel like this is an excessively long video for a yes or no question.

“Can you shave your face with bar soap or conditioner?” I’ve been bearded for a number of years now, but from what I recall, people typically shave with a sharp blade of some variety. 😂

@SansAziza

3 ай бұрын

The war is over. We shave better, nowadays.

Thanks guys. Such a great example how to make a video about literally nothing.

I hope that you didn't have suits in that suitcase....

@gentlemansgazette

3 ай бұрын

Feels like this is the start of a Preston Pun...

Yes ok, these are two different soaps😂.... A shaving soap has to built a thick creamy wet lather.... a bar soap doesn't do this.... that's the only reason....... they are not made for

Use duct tape like a real man

Another alternative in that situation is to not shave.

I don't use a razor.

Lets see a beard on you.. :)

I use nothing like the psychopath I am.

@SansAziza

3 ай бұрын

Actual psychopaths look better than you. It's part of their schtick.

I'm growing a beard and letting rats live in it.

You clearly never served in the army.

No

Real men wear beards, pal.

@inquizative44

3 ай бұрын

You still should shave the neck area and line up the top. Women love a neatly groomed beard.

@chiquita683

3 ай бұрын

If you have a weak chin, yes use a beard to cover up the defect. Good genes, clean shave

@gentlewolf

3 ай бұрын

@@chiquita683 better genes, full beard

@baileygregg6567

3 ай бұрын

Heck I’ve got the chin that works when it’s clean but it’s just more natural that I get kind words tossed my way when it’s furred and trimmed. 🇳🇱🇺🇸🇿🇦

@teekue

3 ай бұрын

Wear whatever you want. Don't be so fragile.

I’m getting some Swenie Todd vibes🎶💀🪒

Dove soap has been used for decades as a shaving soap. Works great for me. Lathers up well with my brush. Not all soaps are the same though.

@gentlemansgazette

3 ай бұрын

A good point - different soaps will be better/worse than others