I love these blade shapes, specially when the tang continue to the blade without any 'table' i don't know the term in english, typical of great old sheffield's. Don't polish it too much and keep it in good health for next generation . Thanks for sharing.
@metropolitan6C Unfortunately when i got this blade it had been coated in chrome to arrest the deep corrosion taking place. It has been fully restored. It was the only option. The blade in pt. 1 has only been gently cleaned and rescaled and is still in tremendous shape with plenty of the original patina.
Hi, nice video. What is diferent between using the 1/2 hollow and full wedge? Does the wedge cut smoother? I have a tough beard, some recommend a 1/4 or 1/2 hollow. What's your opinion?
The smoothness of cut has more to do with the quality of the edge than the body of the blade. Wedges and quarter hollows are heavier thus more momentum in the stoke. That can be beneficial to shaving a tough beard and even a preference for me when i shave my thin beard.
It's actually pretty easy. Most (by far) gentlemen that I have encountered with an interest in straight blades do very well by them. It's just unlearning the bad habits of cartridges and foam in a can like using too much pressure instead of stretching to get a good shave or skipping the beard prep and expecting a good result. Those habits are good to break.
I'm planning on buying a straight razor and etc. but I can't seem to find out what grit of water stone I need. I've read 6000 and 8000 grit are the minimum. Could you tell me what grit stone I should get and maybe a couple more tips along with what a good choice would be for my first razor?
I use Norton water stones mostly. 1,000 grit for setting a bevel and repairing nicks, 4,000/8,000 combination stone for creating the edge. I also use a barber hone for finishing, but have used a chromium oxide pasted paddle to good effect as well. Natural Belgian yellow coticules are also well renowned. A leather strop preps that edge before each shave. Come to SRP for more details and access to all the gear you could want.
right at 0:33 under your jaw it looks more like 90 degrees rather than 30 does it still cut like that? I'm trying to learn and that could make a difference to me.
It does cut but this is NOT optimal. The angle there is a remnant of the blade position from shaving my neck. It's 90º at 33sec. but 30º at 32sec. I also go at the underchin a little later setting the angle for where the blade is going rather than where it has been. It looks like 90º at 1:02, but it's back to 30º at 1:04. I really should be angling the blade throughout the shave a little more precisely, but this technique works well enough for me.
Cool video! I won't be trying that Fool's Pass anytime soon :D
I just got my first straight razor, and I was so nervous to put it on my face! I ended up only making one little cut that was fixed quickly afterwards with some alum.
I found some places on my face pretty hard to reach, by the way! I hope I'll learn quickly :)
It is the most dangerous moment if you are setting the blade against your face before starting to shave. Always keep the blade moving while it is in contact with your skin.
Brilliant video! I just bought my first straigt razor, so I really enjoyed your video.. got some good advice for shaving.
I got a straiht razor because I suffer from BAD razor burns and ingrown hair, but since I got the straight razor there hasen't been any razor bumbs at all =) You shave against the grain (on your checks and neck) on your first pass over?? How come you don't get razor burns?? I'm amazed. Realy beautiful razors by the way!
My sideburns are very sparsely populated so shaving against the grain on the first pass is possible for me where it wouldn't be for many guys. Each man's face is different and we all have to find our own way through. That's part of the fun!
I soak my brush in hot water for a few seconds and shake out the extra water, then whip the soap up for about 20-30 seconds. Some guys like to whip a super thick lather using glycerin and such, but I find this is just fine as long as it isn't too dry.
hey i meant to ask you do you use soap or cream?? and what kind?? oh yea im a member of straight razor place now thanks for telling me about the website. username is poopieshaver. wierd name yes but it means i used to be shitty at shaving but now im not. put me as your friend if you want
At that angle it looks like you're merely removing cream..
yahoochiewatchie 3 weeks ago
1:50 yesssss
snowfool111 4 months ago
great work
TheKavosh 7 months ago
I love these blade shapes, specially when the tang continue to the blade without any 'table' i don't know the term in english, typical of great old sheffield's. Don't polish it too much and keep it in good health for next generation . Thanks for sharing.
metropolitan6C 8 months ago
@metropolitan6C Unfortunately when i got this blade it had been coated in chrome to arrest the deep corrosion taking place. It has been fully restored. It was the only option. The blade in pt. 1 has only been gently cleaned and rescaled and is still in tremendous shape with plenty of the original patina.
xmacd 8 months ago
Look like an old baber notch sheffield W&D, but the handl says dovo, no ? Anyway , 'maitrise complète du sujet''
metropolitan6C 8 months ago
@metropolitan6C The tang reads William Greaves and Sons Sheffield. :D
xmacd 8 months ago
i've got the same brush, love it. glad i didn't go with the silver tip, i love the way the best badger feels.
stevethetree1991 10 months ago
What kind of straight razor is that?
WizardOfHumor1989 10 months ago
@WizardOfHumor1989 0:23
xmacd 10 months ago
Such an agressively steep angle...
hcoll 11 months ago
If I shaved with my straight like you did, I would have lost a pint of blood.
oaklandtobangkok 1 year ago
The man shaves with surgical precision.
Love that "you're not gonna believe what I'm gonna do" face you make right before the "Fool's Pass".
My wife about fell on the floor laughing when she walked in the den, saw me watching this, and saw the "shaving faces" I was making while watching.
floorpizza 1 year ago
That fool's pass is nuts!!
rbechard 1 year ago
yo you my hero!!!
mapleridgearts 1 year ago
my fingers always slip on my face so its hard to stretch. any advice?
shavefan12 1 year ago
@shavefan12 - You could try 'Facial Yoga' or the art of making funny faces when you shave.
xmacd 1 year ago
i gotta get one of those mirrors....
stealthk7gsxr 1 year ago
he hasn't got any facial hair to begin with
jaffarm 1 year ago
@jaffarm yo i wonderin the same thng, 40 yr old virgin lol
assassinatingninja 1 year ago
where can i buy the blades from i live in sheffield
weedyak 1 year ago
@weedyak I'm not sure that the cutlery industry in Sheffield still produces straight razors. I got mine off eBay.
xmacd 1 year ago
The look at 1:50 is hilarious.
Wandclaw1 1 year ago
Hi, nice video. What is diferent between using the 1/2 hollow and full wedge? Does the wedge cut smoother? I have a tough beard, some recommend a 1/4 or 1/2 hollow. What's your opinion?
yakidk1 2 years ago
The smoothness of cut has more to do with the quality of the edge than the body of the blade. Wedges and quarter hollows are heavier thus more momentum in the stoke. That can be beneficial to shaving a tough beard and even a preference for me when i shave my thin beard.
xmacd 2 years ago
Fools pass gave me goosebumps. Id' bet you get a very close shave with that.
oldarney 2 years ago
Like a baby's bottom.
xmacd 2 years ago
that looks like the sweeny todd blade!
vacuumcleanerman94 2 years ago
this is one great shve! I'm doing my first steps with a straight razor. I see everybody developes his own technique, pretty interesting. Cool video!
Captbier 2 years ago
i suppose with practice and your tools sharpened really good you wouldn't have too much to worry about
hitshitthefan 2 years ago 3
Man you must have the toughest skin ever bro!! My face would be nothing but bumps after that, and I couldn't imagine the aftershave burn!!
Cool video though, you got big 'ens for that "fools pass" dam ol' mighty dude! Post some more, take er easy mainer.
jsj297 2 years ago
Why at 2:13 you recommend not to do what you are doing?
You shave way faster than me with a safety razor ;-)
egarrulo 2 years ago
It's actually pretty easy. Most (by far) gentlemen that I have encountered with an interest in straight blades do very well by them. It's just unlearning the bad habits of cartridges and foam in a can like using too much pressure instead of stretching to get a good shave or skipping the beard prep and expecting a good result. Those habits are good to break.
xmacd 2 years ago
i feel a little scare now. i was thinking about getting into straight razor. but i think you scared me away lol ;)
it seems really hard. i will definitely need to learn how to shave and what to avoid. i dont really want to learn from bad experiences..
alikokos 2 years ago
I'm planning on buying a straight razor and etc. but I can't seem to find out what grit of water stone I need. I've read 6000 and 8000 grit are the minimum. Could you tell me what grit stone I should get and maybe a couple more tips along with what a good choice would be for my first razor?
ted2758 2 years ago
I use Norton water stones mostly. 1,000 grit for setting a bevel and repairing nicks, 4,000/8,000 combination stone for creating the edge. I also use a barber hone for finishing, but have used a chromium oxide pasted paddle to good effect as well. Natural Belgian yellow coticules are also well renowned. A leather strop preps that edge before each shave. Come to SRP for more details and access to all the gear you could want.
xmacd 2 years ago
That is some amazing skills that you have, I wish I can shave like you
stunt213 2 years ago
right at 0:33 under your jaw it looks more like 90 degrees rather than 30 does it still cut like that? I'm trying to learn and that could make a difference to me.
Nizzyrate 2 years ago
It does cut but this is NOT optimal. The angle there is a remnant of the blade position from shaving my neck. It's 90º at 33sec. but 30º at 32sec. I also go at the underchin a little later setting the angle for where the blade is going rather than where it has been. It looks like 90º at 1:02, but it's back to 30º at 1:04. I really should be angling the blade throughout the shave a little more precisely, but this technique works well enough for me.
xmacd 2 years ago
im going to get one to use on my legs!
miraculousdraculous 2 years ago
You go girl!
xmacd 2 years ago
I was a little tense watching this haha. It is truly a craft.
XFry333X 2 years ago
Cool video! I won't be trying that Fool's Pass anytime soon :D
I just got my first straight razor, and I was so nervous to put it on my face! I ended up only making one little cut that was fixed quickly afterwards with some alum.
I found some places on my face pretty hard to reach, by the way! I hope I'll learn quickly :)
Demoras 2 years ago
Take your time and go slowly.
Proper beard prep is your best friend.
xmacd 2 years ago
Indeed it is.
I just shaved for the second time, and it's going a lot better now. I think it's kinda fun, actually :)
I find that putting the blade on the skin is perhaps the most "dangerous" moment.. I still need to get used to finding the right angle :)
Demoras 2 years ago
It is the most dangerous moment if you are setting the blade against your face before starting to shave. Always keep the blade moving while it is in contact with your skin.
xmacd 2 years ago
Oh right! I'll try that out next time ;D Thanks!
Demoras 2 years ago
"Dont try this at home"....hmmmm ok.
InnerAtheist 2 years ago
Brilliant video! I just bought my first straigt razor, so I really enjoyed your video.. got some good advice for shaving.
I got a straiht razor because I suffer from BAD razor burns and ingrown hair, but since I got the straight razor there hasen't been any razor bumbs at all =) You shave against the grain (on your checks and neck) on your first pass over?? How come you don't get razor burns?? I'm amazed. Realy beautiful razors by the way!
fleaflykg 2 years ago
My sideburns are very sparsely populated so shaving against the grain on the first pass is possible for me where it wouldn't be for many guys. Each man's face is different and we all have to find our own way through. That's part of the fun!
xmacd 2 years ago
thats cool to watch
arbiterg 2 years ago
I soak my brush in hot water for a few seconds and shake out the extra water, then whip the soap up for about 20-30 seconds. Some guys like to whip a super thick lather using glycerin and such, but I find this is just fine as long as it isn't too dry.
xmacd 2 years ago
wow that is serious skill, how long did it take you to make your lather?
lovinglistener 2 years ago
Awesome, I wish I could shave like this. I hate my beard, so stiff. It will take me a century to reach that level that I wouldn't cut.
faithlessimage 3 years ago
lol.... you'd be amazed what kind of skills you learn very quickly when you have a razor to your throat. :D
Carnivalcarl 2 years ago 9
hey i meant to ask you do you use soap or cream?? and what kind?? oh yea im a member of straight razor place now thanks for telling me about the website. username is poopieshaver. wierd name yes but it means i used to be shitty at shaving but now im not. put me as your friend if you want
coryandmae 3 years ago
No discomfort what-so-ever.
xmacd 3 years ago
no blood... impressive. it looks like you're using a high angled approach. any razor burn?
layzlo 3 years ago
An early to mid 19th century 7/8 Wm. Greaves & Sons wedge.
xmacd 3 years ago
HEY WHAT KIND OF RAZOR ARE YOU USING??
coryandmae 3 years ago