The “clear the runways” sound bite NEVER gets old! Great video Geo!

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim!

@mrk131324

8 ай бұрын

But why? Why clearing the side burns? You want to shave those, too.

@frankjackson655

22 күн бұрын

​@@mrk131324It's to help get a better view of your sideburns when you start to shave. It lowers the chance of accidentally cutting hair that you didn't want to cut.

When you get into a routine like that, it becomes quick and easy for those rushed days that we encounter. The video is much appreciated. Thanks.

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kelala!

Because of my Shave Nation discovery, I’ve had great shaves and great days!

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

Woo Hooooo!!!!!!!!

Great tips, cheers Sir.

Outstanding! Thanks Geo, I was just planning on speeding up my routine with face lathering!

When I want to perform a face-lather, I usually use a shaving stick (Arko, Tabac or Mastro Michè). But these methods also work well. Thank you - once again - for your good advice and instructive video! Have a wonderful day!

@Mvendrel

Жыл бұрын

Me too. My favorite sticks are WS BLUE and Speick. Shave Nation (Geo) also sells empty shave tubes into which you can put your favorite shave soap.

@Mvendrel

Жыл бұрын

@@dappershaves I don’t care for fragrance of Tabac. Takes different tastes to make the world go round.

@tbrew8222

Жыл бұрын

Glyc. bases I melt into tubes for travel. Croaps I can just cram into one. Harder soaps Sometimes soften with heat (talow base I try not to even heat to a "sweat") and harder ones I can grate down and repress, or just cut a chunk the size of the tube or tub im going to use for travel. I prefer to face lather and many soaps work well for it if its in a form you can just rub on

@Mvendrel

Жыл бұрын

@@tbrew8222 I’ve used Croaps before including A&E, Sterling, and WS in a tub.

I use the cream in the brush method. Works great.

Face lathering is my favorite.

Greetings from 🇬🇷. This is the best shaving (and more) YT channel hands down!!!

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

Great video, thanks Geo!

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Nice Geo!!

Great clip and lots of good comments.

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Really good

Hi Geo, nice quick face lather tips, great shave too. Enjoy your weekend Geo take care

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt!

Great thanks

Thankyou so much I never knew how to use this soap and now I do it changed my shave today a big Thankyou

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help. Enjoy...

Ah yes Geo, the three S's- the most important 10-20 mins of any man's day! HAGS, HAGD!

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

You know it!

Good morning, this is a great video as always. I look forward to every new video, keep it up. Greetings from Germany

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! Any suggestions?

@allaboutclassicshaving9668

Жыл бұрын

@@geofatboy If you feel like it, bring some German products like "Tabac" or something similar. Look at my channel, for example I had "Tabac" in the last video. However, I do not know if these products are available in the USA. Finally, I have to tell you that your intro is incredibly cool. Keep it up!!!

Great video Geo on how to shave when you have less time. A tube of soap is really great for a quick shave but as you’ve shown you can do it with anything really. Thanks for all the shaving advice over the years.

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks JC!

Excellent, like John below I like the Arko tube in my shave nation travel dispenser. I'm probably strange, however, I like the Arko smell.

I usually face lather. Usually only bowl lather on weekends when I’ve got time. Thanks for the tips Geo

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

Exactly how I did it yesterday, with a straight razor... Very ebjoyable.

With a tailor of old Bond Street in the tubs sometimes I will dab a little bit of it on my face in several spots and then wet my brush and then you can lather it up that way as well.

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

The comment that gave birth to the video! Thanks CT!

Nicely done Geo👍👍 Great demo of the dreaded quick shave technique. Had to do it for years but not any more😉 Creams are much better than hard soaps for this obviously, but soap sticks are helpful as well. Thanks for the insight and video, well done. Enjoy!

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Terry-Greatly appreciated.

Never think to put some cream in the palm of my hand and use the brush for that. Nice tip! Thanks.

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jimmy, How did you do it before?

@JimWalkOn

Жыл бұрын

@@geofatboy Oh, I would use a lather bowl or if one wasn't available I would rub the cream directly on my face. I like the idea of putting the cream in the palm and then using the brush to evenly distribute it before putting it on my face. Thanks for the reply!

Face lathering is my go to. The only time I use a bowl is to load my brush off a puck and then face lather. Super quick shaves that way. However artisan soaps don't lather quick so I use Parker Soap, Derby soap, Proraso, Van Der Hagen or More For You Soap. All of them lather super fast. As for shaving creams they all lather fast. I just take a nickel sized amount of TOBS and smear it on my brush or face, I do the same for shaving creams in a tube.

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Robert!

We want a video showing the best shaver in terms of smoothness and safety 😊

I like to apply any hard soap as you would a stick soap. Especially when they are at the end and start falling apart any way. Just get the soap on your face and lather away with a damp brush.

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Larry.

Perfect video for me, i switched to TOOBS, but always use too much from the jar. Always wanted to see how you take it out

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

Try this and see if you use less?

@spectator5144

Жыл бұрын

@@geofatboy I did, this is perfect with TOOBS! Also perfect for skull, very quick with no issues (R41)

Great video! Shave of the day: Razors: Fat boy E-2 preset 7, first pass, WTG. Slim Adj H-2 " 6, second pass XTG. Black handle 84 0-2 " 4, another XTG pass. Mach 3 mild (1) for ATG Under chin and neck. Preset because of wet hands. Blade: Dorco Lather: Proraso Red in bowl Brush: boar

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Gotta love the Fatboy! kzread.info/dash/bejne/gamoyKSmfpfUZKg.html

I could smell the Proraso as you lathered up?! 😂

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

Like how I can smell a cigarette when someone lights one on TV?

Off topic, after several years I have found that Geo is correct about the Mule r89 twist. Overall it is the most enjoyable razor to use . I have messed with all brands and always come back to this classic.

@alazeri6208

Жыл бұрын

is it any difference between the normal r89 and the twist?

@RonnieYates

Жыл бұрын

Same shave. Longer thicker heavier handle and it’s a 2 piece instead of 3. I think 2 pieces are quicker to clean up and deal with. If you want the same in 3 piece get the grande version.

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing the Love!

The Astra's from the production of 2021 and newer are great again and even smoother then before. I own some from different years and around 2020 they were really horrible. Now they give me around 6 really good smooth shaves. I think it could be even more but with my thick beard most blades struggle to reach 4 shaves. And for me, with my beard, a good moist lather makes all the difference 👍🏼

@devildante9

Жыл бұрын

That's good to know, now I have to invent an use for the 8 or so packs of 5 blades that I have left. I guess I'll do one shave per blade before throwing them away.

@chubs2893

Жыл бұрын

@@devildante9 You can kork them, Geo has a video on it. It could at least smooth them out. Besides that I would use them in mild forgiving razors like leaf twig, muhle r89 or king c. gillette. But you can always gift them to people with a cheap razor, to convert them to wet shaving. If they really try it, they don't know what good blades are and you can still give them better blades. If they don't use it who cares, at least they owe you a present 🤓👍🏼

@devildante9

Жыл бұрын

@@chubs2893 I started my shaving path using the really bad Astras and it almost turned me away from this hobby, I have sensitive skin but really thick beard, so they pulled and nicked me a lot, so I would not recommend them to newcomers. For reference the ones I use now and love to death are the Wilkinson sword made in Germany.

@chubs2893

Жыл бұрын

@@devildante9 If you still own them I would recommend to revisit. When you start with something, sometimes it's just the technique that's not up to par. Had that experience a couple of times now. Didn't like the Wilkinson Sword at the beginning. Now it's my favorite in the winter time because they're milder to my skin. Maybe try them with a soap that makes a good cushion, like the Haslinger. If you still don't like them, not everyone has sensitive skin and beginners don't even know what a good blade is 😅 jk

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

So proper beard prep and the Russian Astra's are the way to go?

Lol😂The 3 S’s

I usually face lather especially while traveling, which I do 32 weeks per year! My favorite is Wilkensen Sword Blue shave stick and then a boar-like synthetic brush. Stiffer bristles take the soap from between the beard bristles and since they don’t splay as much don’t flick soap all over the bathroom and mirror. My personal favorite is a collapsible boar-like synthetic travel brush I got from Col Conk although it’s made in China. At home or longer trips I often prefer actual boar brushes or short rise slightly high backbone synthetics like Simpson T2.

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

Have you seen the movie "Up in The Air?" Don't think I could travel 32 weeks per year. Props to you!

@Mvendrel

Жыл бұрын

@@geofatboy I have seen “Up in the Air”. My life is a bit more connected to people than his. 20 weeks a year I live in Dallas in a committed relationship with Holly. We’ll have been together for 10 years this June. We live in two sides of a duplex. Most of our together times are spent on “my side” since I am the cook and runner of the Roku and our two stationary bikes are there for inclement weather when we can’t walk our usual 4-5 miles per day. We also live 12 weeks a year on the North Shore of Kaua’i which we love. We go in 3 4week segments in February, May, and August. There we walk more and we also both work from here via internet as we both do in Dallas too. For travel to Kaua’i I do of course check a bag into which I can put blades but still like to have travel shaving gear in my carryon. 20 weeks a year I work on the ground as a Breast Imaging and Biopsy MD in Hanford, CA. I go there in 1 or 2-week stints - the latter to cut down on airplane ✈️ flying a bit. I can store stuff in my office there but still need carryon-able razor for first and last days. Sometimes Holly joins me in CA as she is a composer and has music business and a song-writing partner who lives in southern CA. We also take day-trips to Sequoia and long weekend trips to the Central Coast - less than 3 hour drive from Fresno which is the cute little airport we use for Central Valley. I am very content in my life at nearly 72 (in April). It does give me a lot of experience at shaving while “on the road” and getting there by air :-)

I just put a dab of shaving cream right on my face and work it in with the brush, this gives the beard a good working in less time than when working up a lather in a bowl or my hand.

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

Did you see my previous video showing the Dab method?

Ahh! Don't forget the 4th S - shine:-) Great video

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

Cheers!

A bowl can also be used for a FACE lather. Just form a paste in the bowl. Apply the soapy paste to face with a brush. Bring the/more water to the face through the brush. You build the lather on your face, but not in the bowl.

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

Got it. This way you don't dirty the bowl and have to clean it after, which takes even more time...

@10floz30minutes

Жыл бұрын

@@geofatboy You still would dirty the bowl. The use of the bowl does not stop a person from making a face-lather. One possible result is less lather in the bowl when the shave is done, but it all depends how much lather or soap is used in the preparation. I find usually that more of the soap goes from the bowl to the face in this way.

It's 4 o'clock somewhere... 😂😂😂👌

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

Maybe a collab with Jimmy Buffet?

Could you make a video on how to achieve the perfect reveal? Seems when I leave it be the blade seats on a diagonal. I started pulling the blade to one side so it's straight, but one side has more reveal than the other. Any tips appreciated!

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion Michael.

Geo, thanks for your hard work! Man, trying get a new house and want an affordable system, I love Cremo original but like more lather...I am leaving disposables...I like the 90 day supply, but I want to save money...I have a light beard and and can make a disposable last 3 months...I don't want to waste money. I like this kind of razor b/c my dad used it years ago, he passed and I want that kind of system with a longer handle. Would love to be shaving under $20 for at least 2 months...I want to spend around $30-$40 a year and not use my white Bic 5 blades anymore...decent blades but want what you use here. I want a longer handle. Any ideas?

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

Yes: bit.ly/22R365DayKitSN

Thanks for the quick tutorial. I’m new to wet shaving and couldn’t quite tell what you did with the brush after soaking in the water. Did you squeeze any excess water out or even shake the brush a couple of times before going into the puck?

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

Shake out the bulk of the water, then add water back in sparingly as you swirl.

@AA-Ron970

Жыл бұрын

@@geofatboy thanks for the help!

@robertgodfrey7535

6 ай бұрын

How long typically does a "good " brush last? Thks.

How come you don’t want the lather too thick?

Ah the 3 S… I think we got 15 minutes at night in boot camp. I’ve been face lathering to save time for so long, that I’ve forgotten how to do it any other way. Maybe I’ll use my SN bowl tomorrow. How about a bowl with ridges inside for better lather building from SN

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

Hi Ronnie, thanks for the tip on the ridged bowl. Time to get to work!

hi Geofatboy good afternoon. I think you maybe can get out six shaver.

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

six shaver? Six shaves per blade?

Hi Geofatboy What is Your opinion about THIERS ISSARD STRAIGHT RAZOR -5/8 - EAGLE aggressiveness from 1-10? Is it suitable as a starter one? Would EVIDÉ SONNANT STRAIGHT RAZOR 5/8 be better for less experienced person? Thank You

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

I don't own those razors but I do have this one: bit.ly/SpartacusSN Don't you think all straight razors are pretty aggressive?

Is it me or does the stubble grows faster during the winters

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

Interesting-Maybe nature's way of keeping the face warmer during cold weather?

How many shaves did that Astra blade actually give?

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

I'm still working on it.... Been shaving with some other razors though :)

best part ....swoosh sound when you wipe the temples. hahahahahahaha

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

Also one of my favorite sounds!

Or spread the cream to your face using your hands and then lather up with a brush.

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

I've shown that in a few vids, but its kind of messy...

Why three passes? I go against the grain on the first and only pass and that works fine.

Would like some help, just bought me a de89 as my 1st safety razor, lathered my face and shaved, barely any of my facial hair came off, for context i shave once a week and growth is prolly not even 0.5inches long, any thing i migjt be doing wrongly?

@thisusedtobemyrealname7876

Жыл бұрын

Your cutting angle is wrong, it needs to be about 30 degrees. You probably need to turn the razor more towards your skin. Geofatboy has good beginner shaving tips on how to find the correct angle, I recommend starting with those.

@emielsmalbil6904

Жыл бұрын

My guess is the head clogs up from the long hair. Try twice a week and get the angle right.

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

Did you have it assembled properly?

@paulsamuel3226

Жыл бұрын

@@geofatboy something i considered so i tried arranging them all the different ways, similar results regardless

@paulsamuel3226

Жыл бұрын

@@dappershaves not sure if thats the issue, my longest facial hair is basically like geofatboy's after 1 pass, my facial hair is really short after a week and when its time to shave

Isn't Astra just a Gillette platinum?

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

Not exactly: bit.ly/DeRazorBladesSN

@JoeT-re5ro

Жыл бұрын

Not the same I’ve used both. However I’ve been told Gillette king C blades are just rebranded platinums

How cool would it be to do a blade comparison using a microscope?!?

@carfusz

Жыл бұрын

I saw a vid on utube someone did that exact same thing. Hunt for it you should be able to find it.

@frankgh1

Жыл бұрын

@@carfusz I appreciate the advice but my point was to see Geo’s spin on the idea. His take would be way better than some other video!😎

@carfusz

Жыл бұрын

@@frankgh1 I agree , of course. Geo is the go to resource.

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

I've seen a few blades under one and it looks very cool! Have you ever seen it?

@frankgh1

Жыл бұрын

@@geofatboy It would be great content for your channel! Ya just have to borrow a microscope!

English is not my mother language, just to make sure: three S stands for shave, shower and shit?

@derekholmes6427

Жыл бұрын

I think it’s the other way round 😂

@Andrius_Kaziukevicius

Жыл бұрын

@@derekholmes6427 you are right sir. I’m using wrong sequence :)