Saving Savvy With Dr. Mike: Traditional Wet Shaving

[rdangelo]

Sure it saves money, but that's not why I use this stuff. The older ways of shaving are just better. This is equipment that wasn't "engineered" by the marketing department.

[Drmikekuna]

@rdangelo well said.

[gamemeister27]

I got the VDH brush and soap a couple of days ago and am very satisfied. Glad to hear they last so long!

[kiokoidrillow]

Hey great vid, im new at wetshaving and im pruchasing my gear, for now ive got a beautifull muhle r89 safety razor, a sample pack of blades, and some mitchell's wool fat soap, so im moving forward to the next step: getting a shaving brush, i'd prefer fan shape brushes, and i love the shape and the size of your rooney, i wonder if you can tell me the exact model of your brush i really like it..thanks

[daboss212]

VDH does sell a badger hair brush for $25 you have to call them and they will ship it to you

[mrvesteraas]

Nice video!

[daboss212]

im a fan of wetshaving and your so right i cant believe i used gillette products the prices are ridiculous now i use a van der hagen soap and a boar brush right now my badger is on the way and im lookin for a good merkur razor

[dave997]

is wet shaving dangerous, i dont wanna end up in the ER with a sliced throat

[Sviolinist]

@dave997 Not really. The razor that you see first in this video is called a "safety Razor." The older style razors are called straight edge, and they are more dangerous. Safety razors aren't as dangerous by a long shot. You should still be careful, but don't worry about danger too much. Watch some videos about how to use them.

[keskenyfilm]

A very good summary of the classic wet shaving method and ideas. Thanks Dr . Mike!

[Daniel221985]

Thank you for your advice, great video!

[bobmillerbob]

Antique stores are another good place for old fashion razors. That's where I got my Gillette Aristocrat butterfly opening 1940'ish one that does very good for $3. Hard to beat them blades for 15cents each.

[Drmikekuna]

Thanks, it was hard to present everything I wanted to in 10 minutes or less.

[johnnytastetest]

@Drmikekuna - Did you write out a cue card with a list of talking points in advance?

I shaved with my Merkur today. But the best way to shave is, of course, with a straight razor. Preferably a vintage one.

[Drmikekuna]

@johnnytastetest

I think about the topic and plan out what I want to say, but no cue cards.

[agitatorX]

I use DE razor myself ...and everything this guy says in this video is true :)

[bamir1]

great video!