got a straight razor in mail the other day. tried it today but had to finish w/reg shaver. Didn't seem to want to cut the shorter hair. Sharp as any kife I ever owned,seemed sharp enough but I don't guess it was. so i'm wondering if I need to strop it a bunch or hone some? also does a strop actually sharpen a blade more?
@assman255 Was it a shave ready razor? Stropping will only align the blade and keep it sharp once it IS sharp. Depending on what you bought and whether it was bought shave ready, I would consider sending it off for honing.
should trim the beard first, just making the blade blunt and working harder, good demo though, unless you reach expert level you can expect a few nicks here and there
@chris07081 No offence taken. Please don't take this the wrong way, but look into it, read about it, see more videos of people shaving with straight razors - or just google it. Perhaps, until you try it, you'll never know what the point is. :)
I'm thinking of getting a razor like this and think I will now. Is it worth buying something 'cheaper' to learn with or is that just false economy? I mean as in, learn with the cheaper one then buy a really good one.?
@Johnoco66 I learned to use a straight using a Wapienica which cost me about £25 "shave ready". Don't forget that you'll have to get at least a strop and a brush to go with it until it needs honing again. The first razor I bought was from ebay and was absolute tosh. It just pulled the hairs out - not a very comfortable shave!
I would invest in a good quality, razor that will last you. If you don't get on with it - you can always sell it.
Blimey! After two months it takes me the best part of an hour to remove the scruff from my face with a traditional razor. Certainly impressive but I'd doubtless slash my throat with one of them.
Hi mate just wondering is it hard to learn ? An if I get the same razor is that okay being a total beginner ? An does it only need sharpening every 6 months cheers
@Russpotter7 It certainly takes a bit of practice, but that was half of the fun for me. I like a challenge - and it looks pretty cool too ;)
My razor is well balanced, relatively easy to keep on top form with a strop for a while (providing your stropping technique is ok - see some instructional videos), and most of all - it's a beautiful piece of kit.
I recommend a good shaving brush and cream to go with it, it will certainly make your life easier. Good luck.
Hey spleencheesemonkey - nice video! How often do you sharp your razor on a whetstone? I bought a DOVO "Black Star", but after shaving three times with it the blade seems to be dully. I tried to strop it on a leather, but it doesn't work :(
Do you have any ideas? Greetings from Germany and sorry for my bad english, I hope you understand :)
@Laddch Hi there. Thanks for your comments. I get mine honed about every 6 months at the moment but am not using it every day.
I'm not familiar with the Black Star, although it should be a nice piece of kit if it's a Dovo. Did you buy your razor "shave ready"? It might be worth getting it honed by a professional and taking it from there. Good luck.
It reminds me of those western mother where the cowboys shave using the cut throat razor. I certainly couldn't I can't even use a normal Gillette. Thank god for electric shavers! ^^
Thanks very much, I just bought an open razor and will be trying it out soon so your video guide is really handy. I thought I would write now as I may well cut off more than my beard making communication defficult...
By the way as you seem to really know what your doing, any chance of a razor care/stropping video??? Best wishes.
@jimenaman Sorry, I only made this video as a way to share the way that I shave. I'm no expert by any means on shaving, razor care or stropping. Lots of information online about the above I'm sure. Thanks for your comment. :)
amazing mate, i have the same razor which i strop to perfection and i have to use millions more strokes than you...you nearly shifted a full beard in one pass! either youve got a really soft beard or your technique is 100%, this is a cool example to watch thanks for sharing
Looks like you have the same curse I do, jet black hair, with a brown/red beard. I would love to grow a full beard, but I am weird about the color contrast. Good video.
wow that was two months grotwth, lucky you, my beard would be much longer which is a pain cause I have to shave so often, anyhow excellent video thatnks for posting
I'm finding myself oddly attracted to you for shaving in a manly fashion, haha. Why do you use this method to shave? P.S Where in England are you from? Kent?
I shave like this for lots of reasons. I like to take some time for myself now rather than have to rush all the time to get ready, I like the preparation, the feel, the skill needed, the sound, the lack of irritation, the fact that I'll never have to buy mach 3 blades again, and the end result. :)
Which one have you heard? About looking like Charlie Sheen or can you draw a staight line with a ruler.... LOL...LOL.. Loved your video man. I watched my Dad do that when I was a YOUNG boy. I'm 65 years old now and still can't do it. Good vid man.... I'm a Deputy & carry a switch blade... I can shave THEM easily, but not me. Thanks for your vid.
Anybody ever tell you that you bear an amazing resemblance to Charlie Sheen?? I would love to try that but I shake too much. Hell, I can't draw a straight line with a ruler!!!!
@radiator0505 Bear in mind that you'll have to think about getting a strop, and some decent soap and brush too.
I'd been shaving with a straight for about a year before I posted this video. Cut myself quite a few times. :) But hey - every cut makes you learn quicker!
@emericanchaos Yes, when this vid was taking it was in need of a honing! You're absolutely right. At one point when I go into the sideburns, you can see the effort needed!
How do you keep the blade sharp, whet stone or a strop & how long does the sharpness last before needing to be re-honed? Can you have it professionally sharpened, if so do you know how much it costs?
Also, how often do you cut the skin?
Do you find it gives a closer shave than a safety, or are you just doing it for the fun of it?
Blade: carbon steel or titanium?
I`ve just torn my face up with a safety razor a-g-a-i-n, hence considering options : (
@kcirdrab I send mine off for sharpening by the chap I bought the razor from. It costs about £20. This I do when the stropping doesn't do it any more. Bearing in mind that I only shave about once every 3-4 days.
I only cut myself now if I have a spot that I pass over, or if I'm careless when putting the blade to my face.
I feel the closeness of the shave is as good as, if not better than a safety AND it's more satisfying :)
@VisitingBoss Check out some vids about sharpening blades. It's not a cheap business - investment in a few stones needed that are quite expensive. I currently send my razor off for sharpening every 6 months or so. It is something that I would like to learn to do myself though.
@spleencheesemonkey i think id rather send it off every 6 months then and let a profensional do it thanks for the comment cause i thought you were ment to use a belt lol
@VisitingBoss Oh, your blade should stay sharp for a number of months with a strop (which is the belt you refer to) if your technique is OK. That keeps the cutting edge aligned. It's just that after a while it will need honing on some stones.
@VisitingBoss I'm not sure where in the world you are, but I pay about £25 to get it honed. I post it off and the very helpful chap does his thing and posts it back. I get it done where I bought the razor from. I can give you the link if you're in the UK. He's a wealth of knowledge and knows much more about straight shaving than I do.
@spleencheesemonkey im in the south east mate so if its to far dont bother but 25 quid is more then accecptable i was exspecting to pay loads if theres a link id be more then greatful
It's all done by post so it's not as if you need to physically take it anywhere. If you have any further questions, I suggest contacting Steve through that site. He'll tell you all you need to know. Will pop the url into your inbox. Hope this helps.
@nolangreen Some say do one pass with the grain followed by one against the grain. Others swear by just one pass with the grain. It depends on you really, and how close you want it - and whether you get any irritation.
There are now parts of my neck I do only once against the grain, and it's done the job. It's all about finding out what works for you.
@nolangreen There is no need to make a second pass with a straight razor if you do it right, its always where i gona cut myself is during the second pass.
@lushasraisinsbre You sure can. Some do, some don't. There are parts of my neck that I do against the grain only, but I know that it won't irritate me there.
I can't believe it! This is the first video on straight razor shaving that the person needs a shave. In the other vid's up here on YOUTUBE the person showing how to shave looks as if it's only been about 10 hours since the last time. What good does that do us? So once again, spleencheesemonkey, thanks for showing us how it's done.
@LMVasc Thanks for your comment. I'm not in a position to demonstrate anything at all - let alone sharpening a razor! I just uploaded this vid to share my experience of shaving with a straight. I send mine off for sharpening when stropping won't do it anymore.
@MTBDH Practise! Buy a shave ready razor, and spend a lot of time lathering up making sure the bristles are as soft as possible. Keep the razor at a 30 degree angle and take your time. You won't get it right first time round, but you'll learn what works the more you do it.
I squirmed through the whole thing, except when you put half your body weight into yanking the razor through your sideburn. That was when I put my hands over my eyes and groaned. You are very brave. thanks for sharing!
@MrBoo88 Usually not too bad at all when the blade is kept sharp. Trumpers skin food does a good job of keeping the skin calm. I find that I get most irritation when shaving very short stubble around the neck. I prefer to let it grow a bit before attacking it again.
Great video man I ordered my cut throat the other day. Question though, how do you shave the chin without cutting yourself? Do you angle the blade differently or something? Cheers!
@joshbryan90 Thanks for your comment. Personally I rotate the blade around the curvature of the skin as I go round the chin. Difficult to explain, but that's another up-side of using a straight - you have full control over the angle of the blade. I hope this helps. Failing that, there might be some tutorials or videos of how to negotiate the chin around somewhere. Good luck!
i used a cut throat awhile back and it just seemed to hurt alot.. like it was pulling the hairs.. but the blade was new!!?!!? wtf?!?! it was a cheap bog standard razor though
@pdrums777 The first razor I used was a cheap bog standard one from ebay and it was tosh. Exactly the same experience as you by the sounds of it. Make sure you buy one that's shave ready.
I like this guy hes not prancing infront of the camera like them other fags, he just looks like a normal bloke that just woke up and thought hed show us how to use a cut throat .cheers fella lol
I tried to use my cut throat the other day cut myself 3 times and gave up...
ive been practicing with a cut throat blade holder that you can change the blade on havter each use " im using wilkinson blades with are nice and sharp " its a much cheaper way to start of open cut shaving " got myne of ebay £5.50 with 20 blades " just wonderd if you have tryed them and are they much diffrent to a dove one ?
I have used them and they provide a very close shave - not quite as comfortable though, in my opinion, but as you rightly say - a very good way to get into it.
I take one with me if I'm traveling as I don't want to take the chance of losing the Dovo :)
The ones I use are made by "Merkur" - I found them to be more kind to the skin than the WS ones. Worth checking out as they're still cheap.
Dang...You have a pretty thick beard.
rainbow20112011 2 weeks ago
what do these razors go for
daddycavefish 2 weeks ago
@daddycavefish I got mine for about £120 shave ready.
spleencheesemonkey 5 days ago
That Razor makes such a nice sound, compared to others ive listen too. what kind is it??
karlbuttler 4 weeks ago
@karlbuttler Razor details are in the description :) Thanks for your comment.
spleencheesemonkey 3 weeks ago
Thats it.... Im getting a cut-throat razor
xav5421 1 month ago
cool guy
Lonewolf777able 2 months ago
fuuu so scary watching
emilang 4 months ago
got a straight razor in mail the other day. tried it today but had to finish w/reg shaver. Didn't seem to want to cut the shorter hair. Sharp as any kife I ever owned,seemed sharp enough but I don't guess it was. so i'm wondering if I need to strop it a bunch or hone some? also does a strop actually sharpen a blade more?
assman255 4 months ago
@assman255 Was it a shave ready razor? Stropping will only align the blade and keep it sharp once it IS sharp. Depending on what you bought and whether it was bought shave ready, I would consider sending it off for honing.
spleencheesemonkey 4 months ago
To Shave A Dah Face!, To Trim A Dah Beard =)
-Sweeny Todd
00iloveshanedawson 4 months ago
Cut-throat Razors are for cutting throats and not for shaving!
dravidr007 4 months ago
damn I held my breath with that pressure and steep angle
sarelle500gr 4 months ago
Wow Dude,,you dont look to out o practice...Damned fast to i dare say...Good video..karl
karlbuttler 4 months ago
nothing wrong with a packet of bics
Lee2k4 6 months ago
you look kinda like charlie sheen...
Moderm101 6 months ago
@Moderm101 oh goddammit yes! he totally does...hahaha
West0SDS0Side 5 months ago
What was that Shaving Cream you were putting on in the Beginning?
gforrestersmith 7 months ago
@gforrestersmith Asked and answered in previous comments. Thanks for watching. :)
spleencheesemonkey 6 months ago
Gotta get hold of one of these, can't get a clean shave otherwise.
SoIErdUlykFreePins 7 months ago
who honnes your razor for you.
garethininverness 7 months ago
@garethininverness Thanks for your question. Details are found in previous comments. :)
spleencheesemonkey 7 months ago
@garethininverness Search for "Steven Dempster Honing"
spleencheesemonkey 7 months ago
who hones your razor for you.
garethininverness 7 months ago
should trim the beard first, just making the blade blunt and working harder, good demo though, unless you reach expert level you can expect a few nicks here and there
takewhole 7 months ago
@takewhole Thanks for your comment. :)
spleencheesemonkey 7 months ago
cut throat and razor are never two thing that are good together to me
Biosoldier853 7 months ago
no offence but what is the point of doing it this way? isn't shaving with a electric razor or other razors safer and more reliable?
chris07081 7 months ago
@chris07081 No offence taken. Please don't take this the wrong way, but look into it, read about it, see more videos of people shaving with straight razors - or just google it. Perhaps, until you try it, you'll never know what the point is. :)
spleencheesemonkey 7 months ago
Hi - What brush do you use?
dyingfly 7 months ago
lol he slips halfway thurgh a cuts his thorgt lol wud laugh then he got up n started laughing
tommy8769100 7 months ago
@tommy8769100 Good lord, judging by your keyboard skills, I wouldn't let you anywhere near a straight razor! :)
spleencheesemonkey 7 months ago 2
@spleencheesemonkey stfu u divy its called ext writting u skiny runt
tommy8769100 7 months ago
@tommy8769100 "ext writting" : my point Beautifully illustrated. What is "skiny" anyway?
spleencheesemonkey 7 months ago 2
@spleencheesemonkey Yeah he's got problems with his fingers, he's not allowed anything sharp
Stillwater900 7 months ago
Like a boss!
TheNakedQuack 7 months ago
I'll stick with my mach 3 thanks...
jupitermadcat 8 months ago
Man that one looks sharp.... allways keep a emergency phone close in case of any mistake.
cybermasterdza 8 months ago
A good guide.
I'm thinking of getting a razor like this and think I will now. Is it worth buying something 'cheaper' to learn with or is that just false economy? I mean as in, learn with the cheaper one then buy a really good one.?
Johnoco66 8 months ago
@Johnoco66 I learned to use a straight using a Wapienica which cost me about £25 "shave ready". Don't forget that you'll have to get at least a strop and a brush to go with it until it needs honing again. The first razor I bought was from ebay and was absolute tosh. It just pulled the hairs out - not a very comfortable shave!
I would invest in a good quality, razor that will last you. If you don't get on with it - you can always sell it.
spleencheesemonkey 8 months ago
Good job !!! I've tried it four times already and still am slicing myself up like a Christmas Turkey. But i'm hanging in there :0)
Johnnyboy792 9 months ago
@Johnnyboy792 Good man. Thick lather, open pores, soft, warm bristles and 30 degree angle. Keep up the good work!
spleencheesemonkey 8 months ago
Blimey! After two months it takes me the best part of an hour to remove the scruff from my face with a traditional razor. Certainly impressive but I'd doubtless slash my throat with one of them.
md79x 9 months ago
You look kind of like Sean Bean lol
granpastreetz 10 months ago
@granpastreetz Lmao holy shit your right he does look like sean bean
25lugie 9 months ago
Ha ha ha. Zoolander.
magichands1988 10 months ago
Hi mate just wondering is it hard to learn ? An if I get the same razor is that okay being a total beginner ? An does it only need sharpening every 6 months cheers
Russpotter7 10 months ago 3
@Russpotter7 It certainly takes a bit of practice, but that was half of the fun for me. I like a challenge - and it looks pretty cool too ;)
My razor is well balanced, relatively easy to keep on top form with a strop for a while (providing your stropping technique is ok - see some instructional videos), and most of all - it's a beautiful piece of kit.
I recommend a good shaving brush and cream to go with it, it will certainly make your life easier. Good luck.
spleencheesemonkey 9 months ago
Hey spleencheesemonkey - nice video! How often do you sharp your razor on a whetstone? I bought a DOVO "Black Star", but after shaving three times with it the blade seems to be dully. I tried to strop it on a leather, but it doesn't work :(
Do you have any ideas? Greetings from Germany and sorry for my bad english, I hope you understand :)
Laddch 10 months ago
@Laddch Hi there. Thanks for your comments. I get mine honed about every 6 months at the moment but am not using it every day.
I'm not familiar with the Black Star, although it should be a nice piece of kit if it's a Dovo. Did you buy your razor "shave ready"? It might be worth getting it honed by a professional and taking it from there. Good luck.
spleencheesemonkey 9 months ago
It reminds me of those western mother where the cowboys shave using the cut throat razor. I certainly couldn't I can't even use a normal Gillette. Thank god for electric shavers! ^^
GaeilgeSpraoi 11 months ago
is that scar near your left chin from training how to shave with open blade razor? :s
bigudukaz 11 months ago
@bigudukaz No, that was done when I was a toddler with fingernails :)
spleencheesemonkey 11 months ago 2
@spleencheesemonkey That's crazy, I've got the same scar on my cheek, in the exact location, for the same reason, too.
wagonman01 10 months ago
@2.18 lol.. how about stoned?
DC180 11 months ago
@DC180 Probably have a steadier hand.
spleencheesemonkey 11 months ago
you gotta have balls to do this folks...
tacosdad57 11 months ago
Imma have to get me one of those. It's a step up from the oldskool double edged safety razor. Next up: shave dry with a sharpened machete.
lesleyhenriquez 1 year ago
@lesleyhenriquez Love it!
spleencheesemonkey 11 months ago
Your chops arent matching o.O xD but yeah respect mon cause.... i would cut myself open like edward sissorhands
MrVergilValentine 1 year ago
fuck this guy has NO fear!
isctony 1 year ago
Thanks very much, I just bought an open razor and will be trying it out soon so your video guide is really handy. I thought I would write now as I may well cut off more than my beard making communication defficult...
By the way as you seem to really know what your doing, any chance of a razor care/stropping video??? Best wishes.
jimenaman 1 year ago
@jimenaman Sorry, I only made this video as a way to share the way that I shave. I'm no expert by any means on shaving, razor care or stropping. Lots of information online about the above I'm sure. Thanks for your comment. :)
spleencheesemonkey 11 months ago
amazing mate, i have the same razor which i strop to perfection and i have to use millions more strokes than you...you nearly shifted a full beard in one pass! either youve got a really soft beard or your technique is 100%, this is a cool example to watch thanks for sharing
fitzpatrick1810 1 year ago
@fitzpatrick1810 Thanks very much for your feedback.
spleencheesemonkey 1 year ago
wat is that white stuff
squeezyheart10 1 year ago
@squeezyheart10 That'll be shaving soap.
spleencheesemonkey 11 months ago
SHAVING:
An excuse to male funny faces in the mirror while you hold a razor sharp blade at your own throat!
thefunkilledu 1 year ago
What do you do to keep it sharp?
Verradonairun 1 year ago
@Verradonairun Comments below explain what I do for sharpness. Thanks for watching :)
spleencheesemonkey 1 year ago
@spleencheesemonkey oh, didn't really see those. Thanks man, I'll check it out.
Verradonairun 1 year ago
nice stripe lol
XoHONESToX 1 year ago
man, that looked so painful. i kept thinking you were going to slice some skin off. next time don't wait so long to shave ;)
sexytubes 1 year ago
Omg! Were u naked ! Well besides that. Nice shave
jason1064 1 year ago
@jason1064 I don't think I was..... :s
spleencheesemonkey 1 year ago
hi mate, what's the name of the soap you use? you don't use shaving foam do you?
pigeonpsycho 1 year ago
@pigeonpsycho I have coconut soap and almond soap. Nope. No shaving foam from a can here.... :)
spleencheesemonkey 1 year ago
Hey cool hair man how do you style it like that and what product do you use?
deathstrike626 1 year ago
@deathstrike626 That was straight out the shower hair. Nothing but water. It doesn't stay like that. (through choice)
Thanks for your comment though :)
spleencheesemonkey 1 year ago
What are you using shaving cream with a make up brush or ...? and where can you get a razor like this for how much? Neat video
H0UST0NTEXAS 1 year ago
@H0UST0NTEXAS That's a silver tipped badger hair brush. Helps get the bristles warm and wet (just the way I like things)
I bought mine off the internet, shave ready.
Thanks for your comments.
spleencheesemonkey 1 year ago 7
Great vid! I switched to double edged razor and a best badger brush 2 years ago and haven't gone back! I think i may try cut-throat soon now.
BingoBango2111 1 year ago
@BingoBango2111 Good luck with it. Do let me know how you get on.
spleencheesemonkey 1 year ago
hard way to find out your allergic to horse hair
TheBigPinapple 1 year ago
@TheBigPinapple erm...OK. :)
spleencheesemonkey 1 year ago
so badass
mongoo456 1 year ago
thx man for showing, i'm just curious, does it hurt? everytime I shave, it hurts like a bitch
Figedi 1 year ago
@Figedi No, it doesn't hurt. What are you shaving with? Razor, soap etc?
spleencheesemonkey 1 year ago
@spleencheesemonkey At the moment, I'm using normal shaving cream, and my razor is from Dovo Solingen
Figedi 1 year ago
nicely done you make it look easy
how long u been doin it for
LionOfficiall 1 year ago
@LionOfficiall Couple of years now. Thanks for your comment.
spleencheesemonkey 1 year ago
I love the sound :D
markevens 1 year ago
Looks like you have the same curse I do, jet black hair, with a brown/red beard. I would love to grow a full beard, but I am weird about the color contrast. Good video.
pimpc1125 1 year ago
@jameswwefan1 DID have the best beard :)
spleencheesemonkey 1 year ago
Oh and good vid :D
bacon2boy 1 year ago
wow that was two months grotwth, lucky you, my beard would be much longer which is a pain cause I have to shave so often, anyhow excellent video thatnks for posting
Greenmarine6 1 year ago
I'm finding myself oddly attracted to you for shaving in a manly fashion, haha. Why do you use this method to shave? P.S Where in England are you from? Kent?
ozit 1 year ago
@ozit See chaps - the chicks love it ;)
I shave like this for lots of reasons. I like to take some time for myself now rather than have to rush all the time to get ready, I like the preparation, the feel, the skill needed, the sound, the lack of irritation, the fact that I'll never have to buy mach 3 blades again, and the end result. :)
I'm in the southwest UK.
spleencheesemonkey 1 year ago
mate you left yourself with sum pretty grim sideburns there!!
Thewoodlouse 1 year ago
water is the reason for blades dulling faster.. you should be using a towel to clean after each stroke.
DEKARKS 1 year ago
@DEKARKS I prefer not to rub anything across the blade other than some tissue to dry it with afterwards.
spleencheesemonkey 1 year ago
Which one have you heard? About looking like Charlie Sheen or can you draw a staight line with a ruler.... LOL...LOL.. Loved your video man. I watched my Dad do that when I was a YOUNG boy. I'm 65 years old now and still can't do it. Good vid man.... I'm a Deputy & carry a switch blade... I can shave THEM easily, but not me. Thanks for your vid.
deputysheriff100 1 year ago
excellent, this has convinced me of my need for a new style of razor. thank you very much!
SpasmGazm 1 year ago
Anybody ever tell you that you bear an amazing resemblance to Charlie Sheen?? I would love to try that but I shake too much. Hell, I can't draw a straight line with a ruler!!!!
deputysheriff100 1 year ago
@deputysheriff100 I have read that on the comments here once or twice!
spleencheesemonkey 1 year ago
im thinking of getting one of these razors, how long did it take you to get that good and how many times did you cut yourself?
radiator0505 1 year ago
@radiator0505 Bear in mind that you'll have to think about getting a strop, and some decent soap and brush too.
I'd been shaving with a straight for about a year before I posted this video. Cut myself quite a few times. :) But hey - every cut makes you learn quicker!
spleencheesemonkey 1 year ago
is your blade dull? seems to stick a bit and you had to muscle it over.
emericanchaos 1 year ago
@emericanchaos Yes, when this vid was taking it was in need of a honing! You're absolutely right. At one point when I go into the sideburns, you can see the effort needed!
spleencheesemonkey 1 year ago
How do you keep the blade sharp, whet stone or a strop & how long does the sharpness last before needing to be re-honed? Can you have it professionally sharpened, if so do you know how much it costs?
Also, how often do you cut the skin?
Do you find it gives a closer shave than a safety, or are you just doing it for the fun of it?
Blade: carbon steel or titanium?
I`ve just torn my face up with a safety razor a-g-a-i-n, hence considering options : (
Thx.
kcirdrab 1 year ago
@kcirdrab I send mine off for sharpening by the chap I bought the razor from. It costs about £20. This I do when the stropping doesn't do it any more. Bearing in mind that I only shave about once every 3-4 days.
I only cut myself now if I have a spot that I pass over, or if I'm careless when putting the blade to my face.
I feel the closeness of the shave is as good as, if not better than a safety AND it's more satisfying :)
spleencheesemonkey 1 year ago
It's a lot easier to shave with a straight when you have over a week's of growth on your face compared to daily shaving.
Disburden 1 year ago
i need to know how to sharpen my blade help
VisitingBoss 1 year ago
@VisitingBoss Check out some vids about sharpening blades. It's not a cheap business - investment in a few stones needed that are quite expensive. I currently send my razor off for sharpening every 6 months or so. It is something that I would like to learn to do myself though.
spleencheesemonkey 1 year ago
@spleencheesemonkey i think id rather send it off every 6 months then and let a profensional do it thanks for the comment cause i thought you were ment to use a belt lol
VisitingBoss 1 year ago
@VisitingBoss Oh, your blade should stay sharp for a number of months with a strop (which is the belt you refer to) if your technique is OK. That keeps the cutting edge aligned. It's just that after a while it will need honing on some stones.
spleencheesemonkey 1 year ago
@spleencheesemonkey it feels blunt though its giving me a ruffer shave how much will it cost me to send off and how do i go about this??? thanks
VisitingBoss 1 year ago
@VisitingBoss I'm not sure where in the world you are, but I pay about £25 to get it honed. I post it off and the very helpful chap does his thing and posts it back. I get it done where I bought the razor from. I can give you the link if you're in the UK. He's a wealth of knowledge and knows much more about straight shaving than I do.
spleencheesemonkey 1 year ago
@spleencheesemonkey im in the south east mate so if its to far dont bother but 25 quid is more then accecptable i was exspecting to pay loads if theres a link id be more then greatful
VisitingBoss 1 year ago
@VisitingBoss
It's all done by post so it's not as if you need to physically take it anywhere. If you have any further questions, I suggest contacting Steve through that site. He'll tell you all you need to know. Will pop the url into your inbox. Hope this helps.
spleencheesemonkey 1 year ago
Great job !!! I've tried it for the first time and it felt like my face went thru a blender. Guess I need more practice :0)
Johnnyboy792 1 year ago
Top Job - Thanks
Pakforce1 1 year ago
i think i see a cut near his lip
sheint11 1 year ago
Cricky! Fine technique, my friend. Bet you can butter a mean tost.
azpeev 1 year ago 2
so is it first pass with the grain of the hair and then the second against. or can you just go against?
nolangreen 1 year ago
@nolangreen Some say do one pass with the grain followed by one against the grain. Others swear by just one pass with the grain. It depends on you really, and how close you want it - and whether you get any irritation.
There are now parts of my neck I do only once against the grain, and it's done the job. It's all about finding out what works for you.
spleencheesemonkey 1 year ago
@spleencheesemonkey the sound is classic..i have done it drunk..i cut my nose..LOL
5tonyvvvv 1 year ago
@nolangreen There is no need to make a second pass with a straight razor if you do it right, its always where i gona cut myself is during the second pass.
Plpoo 1 year ago
@Plpoo Personal preference. You'll see that many do.
spleencheesemonkey 1 year ago
iv never had a starit shave im thinkin abt going to my barber is it normel to besceard iv only used an elcectric shaver
shuzup93 1 year ago
What soap do you use, mate?
M15HUN 1 year ago
@M15HUN I use Trumpers coconut and Trumpers Almond. Lasts for ages and smells gorgeous.
spleencheesemonkey 1 year ago
I use gillete fusion 4 blade against the grain 'cause my hair aint that thick. Can u use cut throat razor against grain or is that a no no?
lushasraisinsbre 1 year ago
@lushasraisinsbre You sure can. Some do, some don't. There are parts of my neck that I do against the grain only, but I know that it won't irritate me there.
spleencheesemonkey 1 year ago
I can't believe it! This is the first video on straight razor shaving that the person needs a shave. In the other vid's up here on YOUTUBE the person showing how to shave looks as if it's only been about 10 hours since the last time. What good does that do us? So once again, spleencheesemonkey, thanks for showing us how it's done.
carcano38 1 year ago 18
I tried shaving with a cut throat razor once, closest shave I ever had! Cut right through all the hair on my neck...and skin...and arteries and bone!
BioPhreak 1 year ago
I had a shave once with a straight razor and it was awesome. I didn't do it myself mind, I went to a barber, I was just terrified of getting cut!
malicant123 1 year ago
@malicant123 See, that's something I'd love to have done, but haven't yet had the opportunity. I've tried shaving someone else - and that's tricky!
spleencheesemonkey 1 year ago
@malicant123 yeah its great i get my head and face done once a week at a barbers plus it removes all the dead skin its great
hellzdk1 1 year ago
Great! Thank you for the informations about the razor.
karolnoymann 1 year ago
Tried my first cut throat shave today. I now need reconstructive facial surgery & a blood transfusion! You make it look so easy.
happytyskie 1 year ago 17
@happytyskie I've been straight-shaving for two weeks now and only had one cut. It's not that hard to do.
Shangas 1 year ago
@happytyskie LMAOOOOOOOO!!!! Sorry to hear that!!!!
jaehood109 1 year ago
Hi
Great video, perfect!
You could post a video teaching you how to sharpen your straight razor
Regards
LMVasc - Brazil
LMVasc 1 year ago
@LMVasc Thanks for your comment. I'm not in a position to demonstrate anything at all - let alone sharpening a razor! I just uploaded this vid to share my experience of shaving with a straight. I send mine off for sharpening when stropping won't do it anymore.
spleencheesemonkey 1 year ago
I came....
GerudoUK 1 year ago
@GerudoUK Waaahahahahaaaa!
spleencheesemonkey 1 year ago
i no every1 is gonna call me a pussy for sayin this, but i couldnt help but cringe lol but i am still gonna get a cut throat looks so much better ;)
tippa2kk 1 year ago
@tippa2kk Go for it mate. 'Tis a good feeling when you get it right.
spleencheesemonkey 1 year ago
Great video!
Any tips for beginners just starting out?
MTBDH 1 year ago
@MTBDH Practise! Buy a shave ready razor, and spend a lot of time lathering up making sure the bristles are as soft as possible. Keep the razor at a 30 degree angle and take your time. You won't get it right first time round, but you'll learn what works the more you do it.
spleencheesemonkey 1 year ago
I squirmed through the whole thing, except when you put half your body weight into yanking the razor through your sideburn. That was when I put my hands over my eyes and groaned. You are very brave. thanks for sharing!
anwealde 1 year ago
How does your skin feel after shaving like that? Any irritation later on in the day or anything like that?
MrBoo88 1 year ago
@MrBoo88 Usually not too bad at all when the blade is kept sharp. Trumpers skin food does a good job of keeping the skin calm. I find that I get most irritation when shaving very short stubble around the neck. I prefer to let it grow a bit before attacking it again.
spleencheesemonkey 1 year ago
Great video man I ordered my cut throat the other day. Question though, how do you shave the chin without cutting yourself? Do you angle the blade differently or something? Cheers!
joshbryan90 1 year ago
@joshbryan90 Thanks for your comment. Personally I rotate the blade around the curvature of the skin as I go round the chin. Difficult to explain, but that's another up-side of using a straight - you have full control over the angle of the blade. I hope this helps. Failing that, there might be some tutorials or videos of how to negotiate the chin around somewhere. Good luck!
spleencheesemonkey 1 year ago
i used a cut throat awhile back and it just seemed to hurt alot.. like it was pulling the hairs.. but the blade was new!!?!!? wtf?!?! it was a cheap bog standard razor though
pdrums777 1 year ago
@pdrums777 The first razor I used was a cheap bog standard one from ebay and it was tosh. Exactly the same experience as you by the sounds of it. Make sure you buy one that's shave ready.
spleencheesemonkey 1 year ago
You make it look so easy mate. I wish I had hair like yours,
GanEdenAustralia 1 year ago
I like this guy hes not prancing infront of the camera like them other fags, he just looks like a normal bloke that just woke up and thought hed show us how to use a cut throat .cheers fella lol
I tried to use my cut throat the other day cut myself 3 times and gave up...
Khaos969 1 year ago
@Khaos969 Thanks very much for your comment. "Keep trying" is all I can say. It'll come.
spleencheesemonkey 1 year ago
you have something on your nose xD
LenaKemp 1 year ago
ive been practicing with a cut throat blade holder that you can change the blade on havter each use " im using wilkinson blades with are nice and sharp " its a much cheaper way to start of open cut shaving " got myne of ebay £5.50 with 20 blades " just wonderd if you have tryed them and are they much diffrent to a dove one ?
dazbrown28kly 1 year ago
@dazbrown28kly
I have used them and they provide a very close shave - not quite as comfortable though, in my opinion, but as you rightly say - a very good way to get into it.
I take one with me if I'm traveling as I don't want to take the chance of losing the Dovo :)
The ones I use are made by "Merkur" - I found them to be more kind to the skin than the WS ones. Worth checking out as they're still cheap.
spleencheesemonkey 1 year ago
ahhh silky smooth, u suit a goatee
syborg32 1 year ago
@Surefiresecurity Thanks for your comment. Glad to hear you're doing well.
spleencheesemonkey 1 year ago
That En Vogue is a work of art.
markevens 1 year ago
6:15 = Zoolander face.
Heretharbemonsters 1 year ago
@Heretharbemonsters
Haha - "Blue Steel"
spleencheesemonkey 1 year ago
i seriously think this is a great video.. but you need to lose those sideburns.. fucksakes man.. they are horrid.
vthomlinson 1 year ago
Nice job
Uberlaser 1 year ago
You ever end up in the E.R. after one of these shaves?
MadHatter34784 1 year ago