Introduction To Single Blade Shaving (Pt. 1)

CORRECTION: The "Techmatic" razor I mention in this video is actually a "Superspeed." How to make the transition to shaving with a single-bladed razor. Check my production blog at http://mantic59.blogspot.com

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[fearofgodblablabla]

Can it be a good idea to sandpaper the corners of the blade?

For a beginner

[mantic59]

@fearofgodblablabla no, not a good idea.

[Tillerman7]

Mantic: where do you find the old school razors... I.e., the ones from the 40-50s?

[mantic59]

@Tillerman7 ebay or antique stores

[CUBETechie]

i have a crem not a soap how i can do it with a cream from a tube? please write back

[mantic59]

@CUBETechie check my videos page, I have many videos about lathering.

[MuFFiNMaN455]

I'm starting to obtain the philosophy of "Old things working better than new ones"

[mantic59]

@rbtupper I'd say you're in the minority. Odds are you simply weren't taught properly.

[ethorii]

I've been using my grand dad's Gillette adjustable single blade razor since about 1990. I have rarely shaved with anything else, and get a super comfortable close shave. I used to cut myself often in the beginning, almost never anymore. And, the blades are only $2 for 10. That will last me several months. I also use soap scraps and a boars hair brush. No waste, no cans to buy and throw away. Everyone should try shaving this way.

[interloperification]

Thanks, sir! I'm a dark-skinned man and hate how the regular razors give me bumps. This technique really worked for me.

[bchall2112]

The smug attitude, it hurts.

[Lonewolf777able]

Very creative work on the vid lol

[jeremysnowdenz]

Good show!

[PatrickFreemanMusic]

im 19 and i use a safety razor badger brush and shaving cream :) its much better than stuff in a can with a multi blade razor my dad thinks its funny how he uses the can n fusion and im a traditional shaver :L

[maxergud]

@SpitfireK5054 Getting a close shave with a DE takes time I suppose. But if you have plenty, then you should be able to get as close a shave as with the multi-bladed ones.

Not that I would know, I never tried a DE.