straight razor shaving for transmen--basic shave

[bbqueenful]

this video is baddd assss... i cant wait to do exactly what your doing in this vid!!

[bambiisthename]

My grandfather uses a straight razor :D

It's impressive, traditional, and very manly.

I just wish that once I come out, he'd teach me. Unfortunately, because of his views on transgenders and the LGBT community in general, that won't happen. I highly doubt that he'd want anything to do with me, let alone teach his newly out transgender teenage grandson how to shave.

Thank god for YouTube tutorials.

[committedtomars]

@bambiisthename Hey--don't sell your grandfather short! I was also worried about my grandparents and they've actually been way cooler than my parents. Sometimes older people have a more relaxed perspective on things. Not to discount the fact that it sounds like he might have some issues, but he might come around and surprise you. Just saying. :)

[CAtransguy]

Hey Thanks for this vid. Is there somewhere you recommend getting stuff from? 

[committedtomars]

@CAtransguy I would recommend Straight Razor Designs or Vintage Blades LLC: both sell straight razors that are professionally honed and shave-ready.

[CAtransguy]

@committedtomars Awesome thanks! Also you mentioned the razor rock?

[committedtomars]

@CAtransguy Yeah: Straight Razor Designs has them, very reasonably priced. I'm sure you can find them other places, too.

[onehappynation]

Super interesting : and yes it is a very masculine and sexy activity. Good to see that some guys do know what to do with their hands :P

[peterpauliepan]

Only reason I want facial hair from the T....at about age 6 my grandfather taught me to shave with a straight razor. I only wish he was still around for another lesson now that I could actually use it. I also wish his stuff had survived because I'd love to have it. It's a very dapper thing and I'm glad to others respect the art of a good straight razor shave.

[thewriteside]

This is excellent. I'm graduating college soon and this looks like a great way for me to really indulge in my adult masculinity! thanks.

[buzzchap]

I like your ink!

[SELKILKT]

oh u look so good with facial hair!!:D

[urbangeek007]

Fun to watch, reminds me of watching my Grandpa shave when I was a little girl. Nice shave, very precise.

[cubecalirican]

how much did u spend on all that?

[committedtomars]

@cubecalirican A good razor and strop will run you around 200 bucks. Good shaving cream is usually 20-30 bucks. It sounds like a lot, but when you consider how much you drop on disposable inserts, you make your money back in a year or two. Plus, treated correctly, a razor and strop will last you your whole life.

[committedtomars]

@committedtomars Oh--and the brush was 80, but there are cheaper options. :)

[itp79]

Great Video! Super informative!

[M1L2A7N]

You're a natural teacher, Cael. Your tutorial videos are really good. Keep 'em coming. They're a good source of information for everyone.

[LeeJN2010]

Hey Sir! I was going to work on a video on this but you beat me to it. Excellent work! One of the best videos I've seen on this topic!

[committedtomars]

@LeeJN2010 Hey, thanks! I'd love to seem more shaving vids from other guys!