Nice video. I'm a wetshaver and I use a Merkur 34C (similar as the Edwin Jagger DE 89), and I usually put a Feather blade in cause it works best for me. The blade is just fantastic especially when it's new. Anyway, I used to be a Gillette M3 shaver but I always got razorburns and ingrown hairs by the 3-blade system, alot. So, (Steel is the best material in the world, and that means I was going to throw away the plastic stuff and get a safety razor instead).. - HUGE difference the first time though it was very new to me, and also a learning process. So here are some things that I've learned and improved over my 3 years of safety razor shaving. Hope it inspires/ helps. The most important, in my opinion, is to look, feel and learn exactly how your beard grows. If you have sensitive skin and gets irritation easily, try to shave 2 passes instead of the 3 pass shave. What I mean is to ONLY shave in same direction as your hair grows, 2 times in total. Of course, it doesn't give you a very close shave, but a very close shave can be a problem for people who have sensitive skin, and curly/wavy hair. I am one of them, you might also be. It's also important to find the right angle, shave with short strokes and to not use any pressure. 1. Another thing what I've learned is to make your skin "ready". wash your face with hot water to open the tiny openings on your skin (I mean the pores of course) and use a mild soap that doesn't dry your skin, (for example L'Occitane Ultra Rich Face Soap - it contains shea butter which doesn't dry out, my absolute favorite and I use it everytime. Really recommend it). 2. Many people think it's too luxury to use pre-shave oil, but it really helps to prevent all kind of irritation, and soften the beard. But don't use too much. 3. Don't use cheap shaving foam or gel. It dries out very quickly and is often "airy" and not thick at all. Learn how to work up a lather with your shaving brush- Use a shaving soap/cream that you like and lathers up the way you want, and leaves a nice slickness afterwards. For example Derby Shaving Stick, Palmolive Classic Palm Extract, Arko, Proraso. Theres many more, and it really don't have to be an expensive soap to be a very good one. 4. After the shave, use a ALCOHOL FREE balm. Alcohol just dries out the skin. Those after shave splash is going to get your skin burned and irritated, like it did for you. Finally, I hope my little "story" and tips helped!

@coolguypravara

4 жыл бұрын

Roooob91 yup it really helps ... thank u 🙂

Thanks for sharing a rough shave!! It makes all of us newbies feel a little better about our trial and errors of learning old school shaving 👍

Once again another great video from Nick. Learned allot about wet shaving from your videos and just want to thank you for taking the time to share.

Very good video. Watched all of them. Kind of weird how it can be enjoyable to watch another man shave, but it is, you, Paul H, TSE etc. All doing a great job, kudos to the bunch of you. I have myself started doing DE safety shaving for about 1 month now, loving it. And soon I will be having way to many products but shouldn´t complain, it is still a cheap hobby :) Anyway, good work man. Hope life and work is going great for you.

I'm subscribing!!! Good videos, and i love that you're not biased by certain products, that is a good feature!

@nickshaves

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate the sub and feedback

lol, love this video! It's like every bad experience you could have with a DE shave, still I love the honesty, and your videos have been a great resource. Keep'em coming.

Just spent about 150$ because of all of your recommendations! Thanks dude! You really helped me find some good quality products at a decent price.

"How often does the train go by?" "So often you won't even notice it."

Congrats on the 100 videos! Love em all

@nickshaves

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I am very excited to have hit 100 videos - pretty amazing - I never thought that I would make this many vids!

Summing it up: There's definitely a difference between soaps and creams, especially evident with or without a good preshave. There's differences in facial hair and how each of us reacts to different blade types used. Some say they get great shaves no matter what soap, cream, blade, whatever and I don't doubt their sincerity. I'm just not one of them. Don't ever let someone else's opinions it observations cloud your own. There's differences and that's becoming clearer to me each time I watch your videos. Keep them coming! Thanks again!

@Kameron-The-Crafter

4 жыл бұрын

For me I bought my first cream. I hated it lets so much iritation through. For me I have to use a shaving soap. The longer lather time is worth it to me. And your right every one's skin type is different. So every one needs different lather and blades.

Great Video!!! The best thing about your videos is that your technique of lathering of almost all the soaps or the creams is simple and pretty much the same unlike others who invent new , complicated and useless techniques.

@nickshaves

10 жыл бұрын

Haha! Thanks! I just go for it - I want my shaves to be simple and enjoyable - if its ever a big process to make a lather I lose some of the enjoyment

I have trouble going against the grain too, so tomorrow I'm going to try your chin technique you showed here. Your 'outside in' second pass on the upper lip has saved me some grief too. Been DE shaving for about a month now and I've watched nearly all your videos, learning lots. Keep up the good work man!

@nickshaves

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Good luck and congrats with the switch

Oh my nick, i feel so bad for you, lol. That video actually hurt me! Good shaves are always a day away, keep your chin up. Love your Chanel lots of helpful hints. Thanks

Ive been wetshaving over 10 years and still nick myself. Thanks for the honesty in this video.

Great Video Nick, my main soap is proraso white, used it today with a fresh derby blade in my vintage gillette red tip super speed, bbs shave and loved it. Keep them coming!

@nickshaves

10 жыл бұрын

I like this Proraso white! Great stuff

Nice to know I am not the only one who gets bleeders after thinking I have this DE shave thing down. Thanks for the great vids!

Love all of your videos. This is the first one I have seen where the poster has cut himself. I have two scars on my face from chicken pox. I have nicked them countless times.

Rough shave on top of another. Guess why. You used a FEATHER blade. I recommend a Rapira Swedish Supersteel. Just one notch down from a Feather blade as far as sharpness but a lot more smooth and forgiving. The razor, prep with the pre shave soap & Taylor of old bond street shaving cream were good choices.The blade not so much. Next time try a wet Alum block instead of a Styptic pencil. Much easier to get ALL the nicks, rash and irritation quickly. works much better for me, try it next time. After that kind of shave, do not use your typical aftershave lotion with alcohol and other nasty junk that makes your face burn. Try NIVEA for men Post shave Balm, either the Replenishing Post Shave Balm or my favorite, Extreme comfort post shave balm.

@NaptownRugger

9 жыл бұрын

Agreed, Taylor usually has a higher amount of glycerine which will allow the blade to glide more. Change up your blade and you'll be happier.

@mrk131324

5 жыл бұрын

Feather is too much for me, too. Persona Red is perfect.

Sensitive from jawline down on the right side of my face. Funny thing is I can be rough with every other part of my face except that extra sensitive area. Appreciate you sharing the good with the not so smooth shave days (I'm sure we've all had them) and look forward to many more vids.

@nickshaves

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We all have those non-ideal days - just part of the duty

Shout out to a fellow Chicagoan Wet Shaver! Loving the videos man, cheers.

I've used myDE89 for 6 days now and got the most comfortable shaves of my life, and I have over 12 years DE shaving experience. And this razor is a work of art! Love your videos.

@nickshaves

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! The DE89 is always great for a smooth shave, one of my favorites

@captainobvious3317

9 жыл бұрын

nick shaves I would think a smoother blade with a smoother shaver would have been a wiser choice than the Feather Nick.

@BigmikeT1U

8 жыл бұрын

is exactly what I was thinking. that feather blade was too aggressive. it should have threw in the Derby.

I will be picking up some of the coconut cream, it looks like it works great

It's good to see others having the same problem. I transitioned to safety razors thinking I would stop getting ingrown hairs, but it didnt happen. I do have to say that overall is much better and I really love wet shaving. To be honest I have good shaving days and bad shaving days. That's just my skin. Thank you for being honest, Nick 😂

what an event..Phew..enjoyed watching

Great video

man i watch ur vids as like am watching a movie at the theater or something lol i enjoy them lots so thanx and keep the it up .. i am really benefiting from ur vids coz my skin is really similar to yours so basically i take all ur advices 100% and if u recommend something i go with it and it works excellent on me due to the similarities of my skin to hrs ( sensitive skin ) so ya peace out

Love these videos, dude. Try fewer passes though. One pass with the grain and one pass across the grain (since your skin doesn't like against the grain). You use quality goods so fewer passes could definitely help with the irritation. Especially with your beauty of a straight razor.

You are a funny and informative guy

I like train noise passing by otherwise being a DE newbie your video have been great training tool and product assessment advice. Thank you and keep up the good work. I am using Merker 38 with feather blades and Cella soap and Omega 599. Having trouble in getting a good lather on a regular bases. May I suggest a newbie video for such an issue if you do not have one thank you. I maybe just being to impatient on building a good lather.

Props and sub for still posting this vid. I quit shaving and am about to try DE shaving because I constantly got painful folliculitis or cysts on my jaw line. Can you, or do you have a vid on avoiding these? Does an alum block do anything, should I be regularly using an aftershave with alcohol like you did after this unfortunate shave? Any tips please.

I LOVE the smell of my Taylors of Old Bond Street, The St. James Collection shave cream. BUT, like you in this video, regardless of what razor or blade I use, I ALWAYS get bleeders. That said, I SELDOM get bleeders with my C.O. Bigelow cream. I use a badger brush and either a Merkur or Jagger razor. I usually use Feather or Derby Extra blades. Appreciate your videos!

That burn/sting feels good when it tones/cools down.

Thank you you rock dude

Nick, glad to hear you're coming here to Boston! The first beer is on me.

@nickshaves

10 жыл бұрын

Hah! I like it

great video once again!! If I want a great shave, I use a pre shave (like proraso) to soothe my skin and hairs, then use Martin de Candre shave soap, followed by alum and aftershave balm (I love the baume.be balm) and when that has dried, some Penhaligon's talcum powder... Love the feel of my face after that :)

@nickshaves

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I have heard great things about MdC

Jesus! I love the thick lather you get with that cream. I get a fine shave with my soap, but the lather is always a little lacking unless I really stir it. I'll definitely pick up some cream.

Revisiting this after Douglas Smythe posted a link on the How To Grow A Moustache Google+ channel. Just had a similar experience using a previously well-behaved shaving cream that always worked well for me, until not using the preshave soap and using a fresh Feather blade. I too got ingrown hairs, irritation, even nicks or 'weepers' as many call them, all over my neck! I got a new DE razor and really wanted the pricey Feather blades I have to work, never cared for them in a Weber I had but wanted them to work in an ATT. Being told I should use a quality shave cream to test this new ATT razor by the manufacturer, point-of-fact I was specifically told to use a cream like Prorasso but didn't own any. Tried keeping other variables out so I did a prewash and applied S. Maria cream directly. Feathers have always shaved sharp for me during the first pass but always became mean once the thicker stubble on my chin was shaved. Curious why I'd pulled out a Bausch & Lomb 20X Coddington loupe I used back when I was making and inspecting microelectronic components that went into the A-10 Warthog (also known as the 'Thunderbolt') fighter/bombers before and during the first 'Desert Storm', inspected the blade edge of a new Feather DE blade before shaving and directly after just one full pass. There it was, the evidence I'd been looking for as to why these Feather blades tore me up so badly! It wasn't that the Feather blade was do sharp, it's because the edge of a Feather blade is so thin that the thicker hairs along my chin were actually bending and nicking the edge of those blades like trying to cut through a coat hanger with a pair of sharp scissors! Sure Feather blades are sharp but that's not why they were tearing up my neck with irritation, burn, ingrown hairs and those nasty 'weepers'. They tore me up because the edges are too thin to hold up to the type of hair I was cutting. That's a FACT, not some fictitious remarks made by people saying they're scary-sharp, not some opinion by someone that can shave successfully with them probably due in large portion to they having finer facial hair that doesn't damage the blade edges. So if Feather blades are causing you grief, as they've always done me, you might be experiencing the same thing. Facial hair often differs from one person to another. It's no secret that people from different ethnic backgrounds have facial hair that varies drastically. My family tree comes from a mix of ethnic hair variations from thick Scottish wire hair to thin Native American and everything in between. Asians typically have extremely fine facial hair to it's of little surprise a blade made in Japan would work well for such hair types. That same blade, used against my hair-of-Scot, gets chewed into a real mess that's far worse than trying to shave with a serrated edge. Mystery solved! I have and can always gets fantastic shaves from vintage Gillette Blue blades, several good shaved as fact. They're much thicker than a Feather, the edges themselves are too. They're multi-ground along the edges and can be readily seen under light magnification. They start with a steep angled grind, followed by successively shallower grinds, they don't get rolled over nor chips in the blade edges I've found with Feather blades. Gillette Blue blades were designed by an American with very thick facial hair, designed and made for the average American of the day with similar facial hair. Is it any wonder why so many DE blade sharpeners were also made during the same time in history with this now in mind? If you're having 'issues' with or without using a preshave you might want to reexamine the blade you're using. Those that cannot benefit from preshave soaps or oils may also have finer facial hair than those finding major benefit from a preshave. If you're getting razor burn or rashes it may but be from the preshave, or may be due to the lack thereof simply because of the type of blade being used and the razor itself that the blade is in. After revisiting this video it's never been any clearer to me that this is more than a mere coincident. This is fact, clearer to me now than ever before realized. I do benefit from using RazoRock/HTGAM Mentholated Essential Oil of Lime preshave soap, big-time! I do have problems using Feather blades especially without the added protection a preshave provides against blade edge deterioration due to overly thin edged blades that wear out too quickly trying to mow through my thick facial hair. Don't let anyone tell you preshave doesn't make a difference. Maybe it won't for some but I'm not in that boat. I'm in the boat where my ancestors had heavy, thick beards and truly find benefit from using preshave and RazoRock/HTGAM preshave works wonders for me. Thanks again for this video. It wasn't only good the first time I've seen it, it's reinforcing what I've discovered since first watching it. I can't say that about a lot of online videos. This one and others you've made are ongoing for me. Thank you, again for taking the time to make them and for being honest!

@michaelandcolinspop

7 жыл бұрын

Scott Campbell I've tried the Feather as well with my Welsh and German beard, and everything you're saying makes perfect sense to this engineer. The first pass = perfection. Passes 2&3 feel like I'm using an X-Acto knife, and my chin and neck take the punishment, even with a detailed beard mapping to guide me.

@wdpk837

Жыл бұрын

Do you mean Gillette Silver Blue? I have coarse, thick hair and these are literally the only blades I’ve ever found that work. I agree completely about your remarks re thinness of Feather blades

I've had amazing results shaving with sweet almond oil, you can use it with a lather or as I do go solo, it really is AMAZING five it a go Nick, great code by the way.

@nickshaves

10 жыл бұрын

Good to know! I will try to get some and give it a shot

when do you decide to use feather blades over personna? i'm planning on getting that edwin jagger de89, you say it's mild which makes me want feather, but the dangers are there with how sharp they are, personna seems milder which will take more passes to get close, i have a sensitive neck, so i'm leaning personna

LOVE the Jager DE89 but I have not enjoyed the feather blades in any of my razors. Some guys must have wire for whiskers and Feathers work for them. I bleed when I use them.

Did you ever use the pre shave oil from the art of shaving, works good...

I feel your pain man. I just started DE shaving and I had my first bad shave today. I didn't even know I cut myself until I saw the blood. What's your favorite Taylor of Old Street cream?

I purchase Taylor's for my father and just bought this one for him. I normally go for sandalwood but chosen coconut this year.

Yo nick can u help me out? I already started using my shavette but I want to get all the creams n soaps.... What is a good/cheap brush I can start out with? And for saop I think I want to start with tayor of old bond street and possibly some razor rock, caties bubbles, and so on

I've been having a couple of bad shaves lately. Trying out a new razor and soap.

This video was great but my favorite part is how he just talks about his week lol

I live I IL too where in chitown or suburbs can we buy shave soaps or the stuff u have from as in a store instead of online?

Have you tried Lush Prince. Id like to see a video review

Thanks for showing the bleeders haha - it's not only me :) I've been DE shaving for about 3-4 months and some days it's perfect and other days, not so much haha. Better than not though.

@Kameron-The-Crafter

4 жыл бұрын

I find if I get Nick's from safety razor. It's less painfully than the cardtridge razor. When I would get the razor burn and cuts from the yanking hairs. Not to mention all the ingrown hairs.

Try an alum bar after you shave; it really soothes the burn, and will close up a lot of those small nicks.

I've never done a shave this complicated. If I want to be clean, I have to shave every day. Just started using a shavingish soap and it seems to do fine. Do like the brush though and not having cans to throw in the trash.

Try Almond oil under your lather, or go solo with its I do, no more burn, its amazing!

Im sure you get this all the time but how would you compare the DE89 vs the 34C? With my untrained eye they look almost identical. Just curious because i am new wet shaver looking for my first DE razor. Thanks!

@eddie_lee6587

5 жыл бұрын

Gillysaurxx 34c hands down

why my lather freezes quickly???is it a matter of hot/cold water?do i really need a cuddle?

review the Big ben blades!

Hey Nick. Love your videos. Just wanted to know what your overall opinion is of feather blades? Personally they just don't seem to work for me, which is unfortunate because I love their sharpness but they are so unforgiving. I can get a great first pass but if I even try to go across the grain - immediate and severe razor burn. It's so frustrating because i can easily go directly against the grain in most areas with a wilkinson sword..btw I use a Muhle R89 twist. I want to like feathers but so far they have been really disappointing.

@dalezaugg7742

9 жыл бұрын

John Flynn They will work better in time as you technique improves. And trust me it continually improves for many years. Try very hard on all your passes to use only the weight of the razor to do the work. Be very gentle and use short strokes use just enough pressure to keep the razor on your shin when gravity is pulling it away such as upward strokes from neck up and over jawline and chin.

I wonder what shave soap you used on your wedding day!???

in what video do u use the edwin jagger/ ?

Great video Nick I have to say that I use the Proraso soaps and get great shave. Could if be that you didn't soak the soap before using it that is what I do before shaving? I usually fill the Proraso tub with some warm water and let it soak for 5to10min while shower and then empty to the tub and start lather my boar brush.

@nickshaves

10 жыл бұрын

I will try to soak it ahead of time! I can never get the slickness with this soap that others give me

Have you tried any of the popular blades with a Teflon coating? I find the Gillette Silver Blue and Voskhod blades to be just as sharp as Feathers but give a "smoother" performance with fewer weepers from the teflon.

@nickshaves

10 жыл бұрын

I haven't! I will look into it though - thanks for the tip

Hi Nick, you mentioned that you used a Feather blade for your shave here ? personally love all that shave lather but it wont save you from cuts using a feather. I have found that Polsilver Iridium or Personna's platinum work well as they are milder on the skin for me personally. The Feather platinum will give about 5 shaves whilst the Feather Super stainless is a dead loss at just 2 shaves with the 3rd being dreadful, as in cutting the skin and leaving the stubble untouched ! I just could not believe that, but notably in my tests they have 2 good points - no burn & no irritation after the shave. I pretty much watch all your vids so please keep em coming. Kind regards.

Nice bro

Please do a video on making a lather with shaving soaps and include problem solving tips and hints. I'd like to watch you start the lather in the puck without it getting sped up so I can judge the actual time needed in the first step. I just can't seem to get a good lather from soaps like I do from creams. I've only been doing this for about a month and it's driving me crazy. Seems so easy when you do it!!! My "lather" seems okay but after I apply to face and start shaving it quickly becomes dry/airy "foam" on my face and in my mixing bowl. I've tried adding more and more water but just don't know what I'm doing wrong. I've ordered some Synergy Shaving Soap - Gondolier (rose, jasmine, juniper,cedar) and can't wait for it to arrive. I'm current using Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Cream Bowl, 5.3-Ounce and it's okay but leaves a film on my razor. The soap I've tried to make work is Colonel Conk's world-famous glycerin shave soap. Thanks for making such great videos!

@joshnelson8913

10 жыл бұрын

I'm having the same problem with Taylor of Old Bond Street Rose. The lather looks great, and it feels like its slick when I rub it between my fingers. However, like you said, it starts to get a too airy in the bowl and on my face.

@nickshaves

10 жыл бұрын

With TOBS try to keep the water content down or it will get airy. You will love Synergy!

@AtomicMrX

10 жыл бұрын

nick shaves Wow, and here I thought I was not using enough water - so I would add more - LOL. I will cut back on the water and see how it goes Friday morning! I had the same "airy" problem happen with my Synergy Shaving Soap as well. I get to use my RazoRock Mentholated Lime Oil Pre-Shave Soap (just got it today in the mail) along with my new Synergy Shaving Soap - Gondolier (fantastic scent, by the way!!!) Friday morning - can't wait!

How long do shaving cream last?

My tip is too add some glycerine in your brush when you load a proraso soap, just a little drips is enough.

You should try the Proraso Styptic Gel, no burn.

@nickshaves

10 жыл бұрын

I will check that out!

Nick, soaps are indeed typically more slick than creams. Sometimes substantially more so. Remember: the sharper your edge, the more slick the lather that you need. Creams are actually - in basic form - soap with more water (ie: "pre-processed") so that they will be faster and easier to lather. But, you lose some of the soap glide in the process. BTW: Since the Proraso product did not let you get as close and consistent a shave, your whiskers started to become ingrown quickly. ANY soap or cream that does not allow for you to get a "proper" shave will contribute to bad after effects. BTW2: A straight razor shave will also help to reduce ingrowns etc!

@nickshaves

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comments! I really appreciate the feedback

Nick! I live in Chicago, I used to live in Boston area, and I'm ALSO a doctor. Cool similarities. Did you move to Boston for residency? In what specialty? I assume it's residency because you never have a month long orientation for an attending job.

Good Choice on the DE89! Definitely think I'm going to get the DE89BA11 (the new version with the light knurling). Also what is the difference of a styptic pencil vs an alum block? Would one need both? Thanks!

@nickshaves

10 жыл бұрын

I saw that new EJ! Looks amazing. Alum is for cleaning the skin after shaving - styptic pencils are to stop bleeders

@Terry13Shaw

10 жыл бұрын

nick shaves Yes it is quite stunning, I'm excited to get it. And ohhhhhh okay that makes sense. Thanks!!!

Hey, I don't know if I'm still going to get an answer here but I have recently bought a safety razor, and of course some shaving soap. The shaving soap in question is Taylor of Old Bond luxury shaving soap, and I just can't seem to get a consistent lather with the soap. Is it because I'm lathering my brush wrong? (It's my first time having done this), or is it just the soap?

@bean0423

9 жыл бұрын

jodawgsup Head over to the badger & blade forum. Create an account. Many people will be more then willing to help you.

@dalezaugg7742

9 жыл бұрын

jodawgsup check out shaving brush lathering videos on youtube. That way, you will see it's all in the quantity of water mix in and mixing technique for the type & brand of soap/cream you're using.

Well, may not have been a great shave, but it was a great vid IMO. Being a noob, it's nice to see that even the best of 'em have their off shaves (has Geo ever had a weeper lol). For my first DE shave last week I had pre-existing irritation from my last cartridge shave, but couldn't wait to try my stuff anymore. Funny thing was, even though I had some weepers and burn, it was gone the next day. Before if I had irritation and shaved again with a cartridge it would just become a downward spiral until I'd have to skip a week. I used to not be able to shave more than once every 3 days, but now I've shaved every other day, and the results just keep getting better. Wish I wouldn't have waited so long to switch. One question though, can we still expect to see vids after the move! I'm guessing you're probably going to be run ragged with the new job (congrats btw).

@nickshaves

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, I plan to keep videos coming - but I may be limited to 1 video per week

I'm new to wet shaving and I'm currently using the Ogallala bay rum shave soap, and I'm not getting a dense lather, is that common for shaving soaps as opposed to creams?

@jimstull

8 жыл бұрын

I am pretty sure you are using too much water.

@dc76384

8 жыл бұрын

Jim Stull your absolutely correct. Using very little water helped tremendously. Thank you.

@jimstull

8 жыл бұрын

David, in addition, please try Neutrogena Razor Defense Post Shave Lotion. I love the stuff and never see anybody endorse it. I've been using it for about seventeen years, it is great !!

hey nick! is it a good idea to use both an alum block and aftershave balm following a shave?

@nickshaves

10 жыл бұрын

That what I do - I use an astringent (alum, aftershave, or witch hazel) and a balm/cream

Bruh, I feel like where u r in Chicago is way nicer than where I am in Chicago and the train noise is probably worth it. Lol I get the Midway plane noises, sucks.

I always get weepers and razor burn using feather blades! I keep it really safe with feathers by controlling pressure and angle, but I think they are just to sharp for me.

@nickshaves

10 жыл бұрын

They are sharp! I like them because they can give such close shaves - but they are also more likely to cut me

wow that catoninetails is aptly named that looked like hell!!!

Where do you go in Chicago to get your shave products

@nnahler

7 жыл бұрын

Check out Merz Apothecary!

Am I the only one who feels like I'm watching The Sims when he fast forwards? lol

Your videos are great! Just a suggestion... I used the D89 and found it takes way too much "work". It irritates my face because I have to keep doing so many passes. It's finicky with blades too. I just picked up a Gillette Slim Adjustable on eBay and put it up to 5 with a Voshkod and it was smooth sailing! I can adjust the razors aggressiveness to whatever I want based on my skin, blade and even my mood. If I'm just cleaning up after work for a date. (Ie single pass) i can turn it down. I can use almost any blade in it. This razor really is awesome! It's built well, heavy, TTO, non slip and looks nice on the counter. James Bond even used one!

@nickshaves

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah, the DE89 is almost perfect with a Personna blade in there, but it didn't turn out well with a Feather for me

@GTRGTX999

10 жыл бұрын

nick shaves I was also about to suggest a slightly less sharp/aggressive blade. Feathers are by far the sharpest most dangerous blades, you really got to respect it :D

Im a barber, try out dorco blades(red)they are great. Just because it cost more dosnt mean its the best, look at the street barbers from indian they use the cheapest stuff and give exelent shaves for 8¢

Nick - Why not combine soaps and creams? I do this now for every shave and I find the cream helps give density to the lather and the soap give slickness and a better post-shave. Also, do you use your Whipped Dog brush much? I tend to go for a softer brush when my skin is irritated, or is your boar just as good?

@nickshaves

10 жыл бұрын

I like the Whipped Dog brush a lot - I will be using it more! I have an upcoming "super lather video"

I've always thought that it was very difficult to face lather a shave cream. I that bowl lathering was a much better option for a cream.

@nickshaves

10 жыл бұрын

Good to know! I will try that and see what difference I can tell

Your shaves always seem really nice and close. From watching your videos, I know you've said that you don't go ATG so when you're shaving are you getting BBS shaves or what? Just curious

@nickshaves

10 жыл бұрын

My shaves are very smooth, but not perfectly smooth when you feel ATG. The best way for me to get close is 1 pass WTG and 2 passes ATG (one pass in each direction). This gets it plenty close for me!

Feathers are deadly. You should give the russian blades a shot ladas,perma sharp,voskhod, rapira etc great for the neck area...My neck is really sensitive also I have the same problems with feathers that's the price we pay for a bbs shave....

@nickshaves

10 жыл бұрын

So true! Once I had my first bbs shave - I got greedy and wanted it every time

@DavidTorres-zp1ef

10 жыл бұрын

Nick does the HTGAM lime menthol pre shave soap HELP lesser performing shave soaps/creams example taylor of old bond street creams ??? If so / not can you describe ? I'm on the fence with this one being that i'm not a pre shave fan. Best Regards, David

Could you elaborate or perhaps talk about your experience with crema vs soaps. I just started to shave and got the tailor of bond sandalwood and I also feel like it's missing slickness want to try sella but don't know if I should go with the crime or soap bar from cella thx

I have recently started using shaving soaps again, but the one thing I've noticed is they do tend to dry my skin more and leave it feeling tighter, and not so much in a good way. I think with creams there is the opportunity for more emollients in the recipe because of the composition. I have fallen in love with C&E Nomad shaving soap; great lather (even with a badger brush), good slickness and the smell is INCREDIBLE, but it's drying out my face more even after using AS balm and a good quality lotion afterwards. Maybe I just need a longer break in period...I would really hate to give up on it. Gonna have to go back to cream for the next couple shaves to calm my face down I fear. Any recommendations? BTW, I love the DE89 and feather combo...that's some good shaving right there, and I have fairly sensitive skin. Keep the vids coming and happy shaving!

@nickshaves

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I always go back and forth from creams and soaps - they each have their good properties

Nick - Your thoughts on using coconut oil as a pre-shave? Your intense burn from the cat o nine tails could be from too close a shave? if I only do one pass the burn is mild, 2-3 passes (more skin off the face) it's burn becomes intense! Just a thought...thx...bj

@nickshaves

10 жыл бұрын

I am sure that it is totally a contributing factor! I tried coconut oil as a pre-shave right when I started with a safety razor and didn't have good results. I should revisit it though!

I use Van Der Hegan luxory sensitive scented soap with thier luxory boar brush i also use Dove men care after shave balm gives me a good shave but my Parker razor craped out so 3 days of stuple heading my way :P

@nickshaves

10 жыл бұрын

What are you getting to replace the Parker?

@ShaqsBigToe69

10 жыл бұрын

nick shaves I got it today the Edwin Jagger DE86 its the DE89 with a seramic black handle with persona blades i just used it with the shave kit i listed above best shave ever

Nick shaves. Nick nicks.

I was going to suggest a stiptic pencil but right when i started to type this you whipped the stiptic pencil out.

Seeing this video for the first time and noticing the noise. Was thinking what the help is that noise. Does he live in Chicago..must be the EL.

I did used Proraso eucalyptus but it feels cold by shave and that feels not good.

@mikerose51

5 жыл бұрын

Anders Gullberg Try the Proraso Red the post shave is simply FANTASTIC! It leaves the face warm and the shea butter leaves it hydrated

I love Tobs coconut

hi. i am 38 and have had a beard or perpetual stubble since i was 21 or so. i shaved my face for the first time in at least 5 years at the beginning of november and mucked it up so badly that shaved again. i haven't watched all of your videos (i plan to) but i have two questions for you: 1. while the skin on my neck was not initially irritated, after a day or two it was on fire... as if the hairs were breaking the surface of my skin. is this delayed razor burn? i looked closely and didn't see anything that resembled ingrown hairs, but could it be that? what did i do wrong? 2. how do you shave "near" your lips without shaving your lips? is there a trick that no one ever taught me? (actually, i taught myself how to shave long before youtube so there are probably a lot of little tricks i don't know.) note: i went out and bought a gillette fusion proglide w/ flexball as it seemed to be the most popular. thank you for the videos.

@hashzero2490

7 жыл бұрын

Robert Marriott Well... I had the same problem with my skin... You gotta shave at least every other day and let your skin break in ! Start shaving with the grain... then when you get more comfortable with your shaves go against the grain ! And remember, don't put any pressure on your face when using a razor... Just enough pressure for the razor to sit on your face ! Also remember to always shave in a direction perpandicular to the blades ! With single blades, try to maintain a 30° angle... But don't worry much about that... You'll get used to it sooner than you realize ! If you are using that Gillette cartige razor, then well... This one is too easy ! Except for the lips I guess... I had the same problem until I figured out that I was putting the razor at a weird angle against my moustache area, instead I should keep it laying flat on the skin ! I also used to use a lot of pressure on the skin which I shouldn't really do... Good luck man ! I hope I helped you... And if I didn't, well I hope my comment helps someone in the future... who knows ! :)

Try Taylor of Oldbond street Sensitive.

@nickshaves

10 жыл бұрын

I need to get that stuff - been hearing great things!

@Zamet1

10 жыл бұрын

nick shaves It's an excellent cream. Slick and a comfortable post shave. My favourite scent along with Truefitt & Hill 1805.

No bloom water :(

Totally not shave related, but if you don’t mind me asking but what is your occupation?

@nickshaves

10 жыл бұрын

I am a resident surgeon in Orthopaedic Surgery

@VJuanites

10 жыл бұрын

Thats great! I’m going for my DNP in critical care!

Use face lotion instead of aftershave. Saves you money and pain. Also go with the grain not against or across. You can do this method daily with success.

Would you recommend using a double edge razor on chest and torso?

@theARK1T3CT

8 жыл бұрын

I've seen advertisements for using them on women's legs. I'm sure if you're careful about it, it will work out great.

@shavehq7714

8 жыл бұрын

+EpicKoi530 just watch the nipples m'man!

@hashzero2490

7 жыл бұрын

LOL ! I use a shavette on my body... and face ! Sometimes I use a DE ! But the DE is too easy... I wanna sharpen my skills so I use my shavette... BTW... I am a noob... I've been wetshaving since around 18 days now ( And I shave every other day... ) ! So yeah, you can shave your chest with a DE... Come on, I shave my balls with a shavette... LOL That takes some balls, doesn't it ? At least for a noob... LOL

I have Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood and it makes my face burn and turns it bright red, which is a shame because it smells great.

@johnbryner6933

7 жыл бұрын

Ethan Woo