7 Reasons Why Straight Razors Are Better Than All Others!

[@robertmays4432]

Thanks Geo! I’ve been straight razor shaving for 6-7 years now. It was you that informed me that it would take at least 100 shaves to really get good at it and boy were you right! Now I’m a pro at it. I will never go back to conventional shaving!

[@geofatboy]

Love it! Thanks for sharing Robert.

[@janvandervoort4599]

Because you are smart and they are not!

[@bobpfaff2258]

A cut throat is not recommended when your in a rush unless your wearing a red shirt.

[@nixonari9742]

i guess im randomly asking but does any of you know of a tool to get back into an Instagram account?? I was stupid lost the account password. I would love any tricks you can offer me

[@antoniotadeo4679]

@Nixon Ari instablaster :)

[@viktor133100]

Well, you could buy a couple of red shirt and I guess you'd still save money in the long run. :p

[@g0679]

Navy and black do very well.

[@patrickpettyjr.3134]

If you're in a rush, shave later. The straight razor is divine and cannot be rushed. It must be respected.

[@lanceberry867]

100 years ago half the planet shaved using a cut throat, they were taught by their father how to do it, then came the DE and life became a bit easier. Some of us are not looking for easy. The straight razor a thing of masculine beauty. Great video Fatboy.

[@geofatboy]

Exactly Lance! Well done, well said.

[@m.bowyer5045]

It's dad's fault!

[@meidamx]

Even the first time I used a straight razor was the closest shave I had compared to anything previous.

[@onyxd4450]

Including the safety razor?

[@markthegunplumber8376]

@@onyxd4450 absolutely. it takes me many passes with a DE to even come close to 2 passes with a properly honed straight razor. problem is that probably 90% of men these days have no idea how to sharpen a pocket knife and probably 99% can't hone a straight razor properly. my Dad had a lot of short comings, but he did show me how to work with most any tool and work on cars and everything from plumbing to electrical and sharpen a knife with a whetstone. thanks Dad.

[@geofatboy]

Truth... Spoken!

[@Minime163]

​my dad thought me how to sharpen a scythe for cutting thistles in a small field we used to keep our mare in for foaling he also thought me how to ride a horse and like a good razor a good horse does 90% of the work so jumping any optical is no problem. My mam thought me how to sharpen a carving knife eventhough my dad done any carving in our house, but no one thought me how to sharpen with a honing stone so some tips would be much appreciated

[@puffer_frog]

Just watched a few of your vids and finally tried a straight razor myself for the first time. Despite my shoddy newbie work, the results were still night and day compared to a safety razor. Definitely gonna continue using them and getting better at it.

[@geofatboy]

That's what I'm talkin' about! Good for you, enjoy.

[@simonosborne3047]

He sounds like a very wise man. But then, he's not saying anything that you haven't already :-D

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Simon! I appreciate that.

[@theproject568]

I prefer to use a DE razor during the week, as I don’t have a lot of time in the morning before work. I have a shavette that I use on the weekends, which is a process I really enjoy. I don’t notice much difference between the two in terms of quality, although the shavette takes me a little longer. Also, I’m still honing (no pun intended) my technique with the shavette, so I’m sure that plays into it. Overall, I don’t care that much to go through the fine details of each method. Both work for me and I like to switch off. Shave however you want. Shave with a steak knife or a pair of scissors for all I care. It’s just nice to see that not every guy out there buys into this beard crap that is currently plaguing the country. Look like a gentleman and shave.

[@Minime163]

I shave with a shavette and safety razor too and love them both but the safety razor is much quicker than the shavette. I shave at night when I have plenty of time so I alternative between the safety and the cut throath blade gets blunt on 1 about 4/5shaves a use the other. The cut throath takes more getting used to than the safety razor but once you get going it gives at least as good if not an even better shave than the safety razor which I shaved off a full beard with and got 4 more shaves out of. But one thing I can guarantee is I'll never go back to the catrage razor which to me at least is a written invitation for razor burn.

[@abdullahal-shimri3091]

Amen I heart beards. From a medical point of view beards are very dirty

[@eronavbj]

I started shaving in 1958. Enlisted in the USAF in 1962. In those days I alternated between a Schick Injector and Gillette Adjustable. In the ensuing 60 years, I’ve used about every method of wet-shaving. In 1972, I was in a wedding and wanted to have a straight razor shave. My barber at the time was a veteran Italian barber, so he did the shaving. After returning home, I had to go over his work with my Schick. His straight razor just didn’t live up to my expectations. I’ve used straights myself and just don’t find them as sharp as a good DE blade in any of my Gillettes or my Merkur. I find a good shavette with a good blade (Feather, Astra) does come close, but I still clean up with my vintage SCHICK or GILLETTE adjustable from 1962. The price of a good straight today prohibits most middle class guys from even trying SRs.

[@HistoryandReviews]

Gillete is woke trash

[@Minime163]

I had my first straight razor shave in 2020 just before the lockdown and I never in my life remember a closer shave I started shaving with my fathers old de razor about 2 months ago and it gives a very close shave and with a shavette about 3 weeks ago and as you get used to it it gives an even better shave than the de but definitely not at the start plus it's much slower, I'm going to try a proper cut throath soon and see how that compares and if I like it and get the hang of honing and stropping it it'll be my main razor and my old 1950's de as a second razor.

[@greasylimpet3323]

I've had the best shaves of my life with a cutthroat razor, and only have to strop it a few times each shave. Every few months I give it a few strokes on a strop with paste on it, and don't get any nicks or cuts.

[@LeonidasGarcia08]

Got my first Traditional straight razor shave after I believe 4-7 months(can’t remember) of using a shavette all thanks to you! I believe that the straight razor is a lot more forgiving and gives a closer shave than the shavette, also the experience with it is a lot more like a hobby than just shaving and I love it. All thanks to you and many other shave KZbinrs(Matt at razoremporium and DrMatt) I get to shave the right and traditional way.

[@geofatboy]

Thanks for sharing-Enjoy!

[@Minime163]

I've been reading afew comments here and I'm getting very tempted to try my straight razor on Friday because Friday's my birthday, how did you get on stropping your razor first time.

[@Minime163]

I have to say I love shaving with the shavette and when you do it right it gives a great shave I've been using it about 3 weeks now but I have a traditional cut throath I want to start shaving with any tips on stropping or honing without damaging the blade.

[@LeonidasGarcia08]

@@Minime163 well the first thing I’d tell you is it properly honed, if not then you need some stones or you could send it out. The second is get started on the linen and do about 20 passes; each pass is to get 1 stroke on each side of the blade. Then you’re going to want to do 40-50 depending on your liking. There’s a lot of videos on how to strop a straight razor so I’d recommend you go and look at those, DrMatt is a great guy to look at for all around straight razor advice. Edit: so didn’t see the last part there, just trail the edge so the blade doesn’t cut into your strop or make microscopic warps or chips and you should be fine.

[@CommunismiEstCacas]

I only shave with a shavette it is much more practical. A shavette don't need honing just change the blade and is ready to go.

[@lukepevensie]

Me too. But for the traditional old school straight. I was looking at either TI or cheaper American blades.

[@デイブ-k9e]

I wouldn't agree that straights deliver a closer shave than a DE. But it is a bad ass way of shaving, that much is evident.

[@geofatboy]

Badass for sure! Go get a straight shave from a professional barber, then get back to me...

[@weswheel4834]

@@geofatboy But that's a bit like asking a guitar shop, "Will this one make me sound like Jimi Hendrix?" The skill of the barber must account for some of that closeness? :)

[@happyslap2588]

Yeah i had noticed the safety guarded razor i switched to didn't cut my stubble quite as close as my straight safety razor did. I got pretty good with my straight razor but it took me too long to shave without knicking myself so i switched to an open comb.💈

[@joescully8951]

Nice but I rather go to barbershop to get it done on back of my head and ears. To me I think straight razors are a bit too much hassle in taking care of. Like strops and stones to sharpen the straight razors

[@trunkerdixon]

i agree, so i use shavettes with disposable blades. All the benefits, and none of the maintenance. T

[@joescully8951]

Heh that’s your preference in using straight razor but for me I can’t as only have full mobility of one arm due from stroke so safety razors best way for me to shave

[@ninjabhai4442]

I started trimmer shaver first then I moved to cartridge blades then I used D/t razor then finally I switched to straight razor...and honestly it's best if you want to clear shave or want to shape beard it's better then all other razor

[@geofatboy]

Exactly right!

[@uadrama]

Thank you sir, it’s amazing how shaving can be so interesting, it’s like an addiction of mine to shave, and watch yo videos to learn more and try new ways of shaving.

[@geofatboy]

Thanks very much, I'm glad you're enjoying them.

[@AHappyBachelor]

Yeah, I agree. Its like something to study and solve, I think back to when i first started and the crappy shaves I got, compared to now and the awesome shaves I get, and its night and day. Its my face, so it was worth it to study it and get better and better through the years. Now shaving with a straight is like second nature; its awesome

[@jamesdenzer8965]

Two devices exist for easy under-nose shaving: Harry's cartridges have a straightedge razor at the front end for easy and convenient shaving, and my wife's Dorco eyebrow razor (a mini straight razor) does the trick. I do like getting the job done with a single tool, my DE razor.

[@Minime163]

The de Is a great razor the shavette is even better and hopefully the traditional cut throath will be even better.

[@mr-sam-jax]

my shaving method is almost the same but with safety razor ! I always remove the safety bar and shave with blade directly , it will slow down my shaving speed a little bit but the result is perfect ! because I go against the grain from the start and never using shaving cream or soap , only Hot water ! that's why I like the blade to contact with my skin directly !

[@geofatboy]

Thanks for sharing Sam-You should make a video of that.

[@mr-sam-jax]

@@geofatboy sure I will do mr.geo ! thank you for your invation 😍

[@mr-sam-jax]

@but ton Thank you sir , It's a hard method but that works perfect for me !

[@rodrigosouto9502]

I'm only with shavettes and safety razors right now, but planning to test the real thing

[@geofatboy]

You can do it!

[@goose4342]

Just completed my first shave with my feather artist club ss and pro-guard blades, I was surprised with just how easy it was and how confident I felt first go at it. I only had a few weepers and very minor irritation around my Adam’s apple.

[@geofatboy]

Awesome Steven! Thanks for sharing your experience! shavenation.com/collections/feather-shavette-razors. It's really not that hard to master.

[@goose4342]

geofatboy I was thinking of buying the TOBS grapefruit shaving cream from your website and was wondering your thoughts on it or perhaps you could make a video on it. Thank you

[@dopeboy187]

I bought a straight razor a week ago i never used it before i shave my beard with safety razor but the safety razor dont gave you that clean cut so I'm going use this

[@geofatboy]

It will get you close!

[@paaruxd9679]

I shave in straight razor every 2 week once i can shave within 5 mins.. because im used to it..i may cut sometimes I mean small cuts but it's ultimate classic shaving feeling 🕊️❤️😀

[@robertgray9802]

I totally agree with what you're saying my only issue with the straight razor is I can't hone worth a darn and that keeps me from owning one

[@Dwight_]

What do you mean? You mean sharpening?

[@dangiampietro6606]

The one thing I see a lot in straight razor shaves, no matter who's wielding it, the type of razor, the edge, etc is.. "skipping" I see it happen and it's the most nerve wracking thing to watch. Oddly, the shavette or disposable blade straight razors don't have this, and I think it comes down to the machine honing/sharpening. If I'm misinformed or this is coincidence, please feel free to share some info/videos of something that contrasts this statement. Either way, great video and I still very much respect the art/skill behind it, and all the benefits to it.

[@geofatboy]

Blade angle, sharpness, beard prep, all come into play...

[@Smootus]

I am getting comfortable shaving with my razorine, thank you Geo!

[@geofatboy]

Razorine is FUN to shave with! bit.ly/RazorineShavetteSN

[@savisingh6856]

Interesting. I’m still learning. I didn’t know straight razor was better than double edge razor too.

[@geofatboy]

That's why they are the favorite choice of professional barbers.

[@kelseymj1975]

In my experience barbers really haven’t done very good jobs of shaving me. For one they use shavettes (which is what I use now), they don’t want to risk sharing blades with anyone, so the disposable component make it a desirable option. 2nd thing because I have a beard they’re just not good at shaving around it, I think out of fear of cutting me. But whatever the reason is, they do a good job of symmetrically lining up (shaving around the beard) but as far as closeness I have to do it again at home. Brings me to my main question now that I’m pretty fluent with the shavette style of shaving, I’m wondering what people think of the shavette vs straight razor? It feels like the shavette can actually achieve everything as the straight razor can but without the pain in the ass of having to strop and clean it after and before every use, as well honing/sharpening it every month or 2. With the shavette you just discard the blade. If there was an actual benefit to the straight razor I might be willing to deal with that other stuff but if not why bother?

[@rodrigosouto9502]

Shavette user here. From.what I research one advantage of straight razor is that you can hone the blade more or less sharp and smooth. With double edge blades you are tied to the factory edge. Of course, you can try many blades and search the better for you. Some people say that never found a better blade than the ones from straight razors. Other people say it's the same. And other people think that nice double edge blades are better than straight razors for their skin.

[@BuffaloNickel9]

Probably because you're the jackwagon going to get a shave while you have a beard..😂 No Barber wants to shave around a beard, nor should a man be getting a shave when he has a beard? My shaves have been excellent at *most* barbers. Cut the flaky itchy beard off man, that trend reached maximum saturation long ago. I can grow a thick beard and have great facial hair but I don't because I don't want to look like half the goons out there with the funky beards. I also get to enjoy a real shave at least 5 times a week.

[@kelseymj1975]

@@BuffaloNickel9 missed the point entirely 😂

[@BuffaloNickel9]

@@kelseymj1975 No point. You said Barbers can't shave you well and then you said you go in with a beard asking them to shave around it? They probably are about ready to bop you in the head. If anyone's missing the point here buddy, I think it's you missing the point of what a shave is for! 😂 it's to shave the hair off your face. It's like parking cars all over your lawn and asking your lawn maintenance man to just mow around them. You said the shavette was part of the reason why the shaves were poor, but then you went on to list why you thought the shavette was the better choice, no? Look I don't mean to be hard on you. I'm just pointing out some discrepancies here. If it's any consolation, I very much agree that I think the shavette is a most excellent choice for the exact reason you listed at the *end* of your comment. It's the closest shave you'll ever get. I don't find my straight razor to get any closer of a shave than my shavettes- if it does, it's negligible. And secondly your point of not having to strop the shavette, honing etc. is a huge deal. I agree. For a daily shaver I'm picking the shavette every time. Just throw a fresh razor blade on there and it's beyond sharp enough to give you the best shave your life. Some people don't understand how thick our whisker hair can be. they're like copper wire, it really does a number on the straight razors edge. I'm guaranteed a sharp fresh blade every time with the shavette. Cheers

[@kelseymj1975]

@@BuffaloNickel9 I actually don’t change the shavette blade every time. Sometimes I feels that it somehow works better on the 2nd or 3rd shave. And I was wondering if there was any benefit at all to the straight razor since I’ve never had a shave with one. So you answered that question, in your experience no. But onto the barber comment. The question in the video was something like: “have you ever gotten a barbers shave? And what was your experience like” And so I said “in my experience…” I never said Barbers don’t do a good shave. What I’ve gotten from them is called a beard line up. I’m not asking them to do something they don’t normally do. They have a price for it and even a package deal, because people often get them together: a haircut, a beard trim and a beard line up. The reason they offer a beard line up and the reason people get them is because over time shaving around your own beard it’s easy to miss little things here and there due to the asymmetrical characteristics that all faces have. And then over time the beard can start to take on an asymmetrical shape. Attempts to correct it can make it worse, you take too much off one side, now you have to even it up on the other. And before you know it you’ve lost a lot of it. So that’s the point of a beard line up. Some hairstylists offer it also but only with clippers figuring you’ll do the close part yourself at home. For the same reason a lot of people don’t like to cut their own hair, is the same reason the service of a beard line up exists. It’s sometimes a good idea to have a fresh pair of eyes and skilled hands doing the job. So my point with the barbers is that I would’ve thought they would’ve been a little better at getting a close shave during the lineup and they haven’t been (in my experience). I don’t think it’s because of the shavette, I was just commenting that that’s what they use when I’ve been there. Being that barber shaves in general aren’t as common as they once were (although making a comeback in recent years) and beard lineup even less, is probably the reason the barbers I’ve been to aren’t as seasoned at doing it. But it’s not a new request by any means.

[@praveenisepic]

Thanks grandpa for the information , I'm 17 and I'm about to shave my beard for the first time❤️❤️

[@geofatboy]

My pleasure junior...

[@stephent2243]

I just bought a good quality well known brand straight razor but it's really not shave ready - it could be me but I watched a heap of vids on technique first and don't think I was doing it wrong. My DE with feather blades performs way better so I guess I need to get the straight razor sharpened first.

[@trunkerdixon]

In my experience, most straights don't come ready to shave, so i'd bet you are correct. T

[@dougiesshavin1627]

A touch up with a 12,000 grit stone and strop with chromium oxide you should be good to go.

[@stacydalebarendse3978]

@@dougiesshavin1627 Another company sells in Oxide paste form. Much better!

[@geofatboy]

This will help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/anXYqImIiMZgbaM

[@chrismorley3074]

I Agree Geo. I Have gone back to my Straights again after using DEs and SEs for a while. !

[@siamaklighvani3951]

There is Some styles that I have been experiencing: first shave with the shaving machine but that will not remove your dead skin and the face is not looking fresh , then the area of your apple shave it with safety razor , then use straight razor .

[@MathieuDeVinois]

I use a double edge razor. But bought a cheap shavette to get into the straight razor. Atm. I only use it for the first shave when I haven't shaved for some days. That's where the double edge razor is normally very uncomfortable. - using the shavette for a second shave I stopped for now as it did irritate my skin a lot. Will see how it turns out when I have more experience.

[@onyxd4450]

Then... Which one is good? Is the double edge safety razor or the straight razor?

[@starlodear2987]

Get a good safety razor such as the Merkur Futur or Mühle R41 and you're gonna get a bbs shave. Ultimately it's a matter of taste.

[@trunkerdixon]

Any safety razor is easier to learn how to use than a straight or a shavette. There are tons of safety razors, but the Futur is a rather expensive slant and the R41 has a reputation for being harsh and for experts. The workhorse safety is something like a Merkur 34C or an Edwin Jagger DE89 that are both mild and budget friendly. T

[@Phessington]

Trunker Dixon I agree with you about the Mrekur 34c. I have been using a feather AS D2 and it is excellent, but if I had to choose it would be the way less expensive 34c.

[@geofatboy]

34C DE89 Futur Progress shavenation.com/collections/safety-razors

[@scottmichael3902]

@@Phessington Boxers or briefs... My Feather AS-D2 was my favorite, well still is but I am always looking for something better and my new Italian Barber/RazoRock "BBS" razor was a fraction of the price but shaves almost exactly the same. It does this even w/o using "Feather or KAI" blades. But YMMV... (smile)

[@Musikministeren]

i think that a safety razor is way better as you can move it around in way that a straight can only dream of...and the DE is at least as efficient as straight.. just my 2 cents

[@trunkerdixon]

But a safety razor doesn't have an infinitely variable blade angle whereas a straight does so only your skill limits your ability to get the shave of your life with a straight. T

[@geofatboy]

Go get a straight shave from a professional barber, then get back to me... A safety razor is convenient, fast, and gets you pretty close though.

[@Musikministeren]

@@geofatboy not many barbers left in Denmark, only know of one in the other end of the country...

[@don4476]

I'd love to try a straight razor, but I get such a good shave with my safety razors and Feather blades, I don't see how it could get better. I do have some whiskers on my neck that I can't get cleaned off like I want, no matter what tricks I use. I wonder is a straight razor would get them.

[@geofatboy]

Used properly, it would! shavenation.com/collections/straight-razors

[@h2t26]

I like the safety razor for my neck as I can do 3 passes, with the straight I can only do two as the handle and how I hold it makes the 3rd pass diagonal against the grain next to impossible. The straight I use to give a line on the beard.

[@viktor133100]

I really found this video informative. But I still got to closer to nirvana in other types of salons.

[@geofatboy]

Kurt Cobain would be proud...

[@simonjones2620]

So Geo now my shave is awesome and now I am ready for the next level...however strait blades scare me a bit...maybe I missed it but how about a refresher on strait blade shaving...best cream,best prep,best blade,best after care...

[@geofatboy]

Straights: shavenation.com/collections/straight-razors kzbin.info/www/bejne/anXYqImIiMZgbaM

[@levmatta]

My problem is that I cannot get it sharp. A safety razor has the sharpness level to imitate.

[@stacydalebarendse3978]

Watch the the vid where Geo shows you how to use a 12000 grit Super Stone. Make sure your strop is condition. Plus use a small amt of Chromium Oxide paste on strop. Geo does not sell this.

[@tydeProductions]

Stacy Dale Barendse which razor gives you the closest shave ?

[@geofatboy]

@@stacydalebarendse3978 Thanks Stacy! bit.ly/ChromiumOxideBarSN

[@geofatboy]

Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXLWcnuBqL6DnZY

[@stacydalebarendse3978]

@@tydeProductions Geo sells German Boker brand. Very good brand....He sells the naniwa super stone. ...when I bought mine he was out of stock. Also very important: Have a very good and large flattening stone for your water stone!

[@Minime163]

I agree with everything you say about catrage razors. I must confess to using a safety razor and a shavette cut throath I have a dovo ready to shave proper cut throath but am afraid of the thoughts of stropping or honing incase I ruin the blade.

[@mikeh9701]

Thanks as always, Geo! Have a great week!

[@NitsuaEsahc]

I’m a 24 year old guy, but if I go clean shaven, I will look 12 years old. So I will be keeping my beard, and risk looking less trustworthy 😂 but it’s always nice to be educated on these kinds of things, so I thank you, sir!

[@publicdomain4890]

until you hit 45yrs old and can pass for 35yrs old when clean shaven. lol

[@Minime163]

​@@publicdomain4890very true😂😂😂 wait till he hits 56 and wants to pass for 45.

[@Minime163]

I had a beard the last 2 years and I liked it but spent my life shaving with catrage razors before that so the clean shave come stubble was always my look so I reverted to what I know. The only advice I can give you is if you ever do decide to shave don't use cartilage razors as they always gave me razor burn.

[@Phessington]

I have always been a bit scared to use a straight razor. But you definitely have got me thinking about buying one. How often do have to sharpen a straight razor? Thanks Geo, God bless

[@geofatboy]

Thank you Vig-This should help answer some questions for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/anXYqImIiMZgbaM

[@themadscientest]

Strop before each shave.

[@Otto45]

@@themadscientest Indeed. Stropping keeps the edge aligned so your blade doesn't get warped out of shape. Honing is the actual art of sharpening & taking metal off the edge to make it cut more effectively.

[@AlitaAvenger]

Very interesting, thanks. I'm intending to make a start with the Feather Artist Club when I'm ready (before a real straight razor). Best regards.

[@donaldellison2524]

I have used a cartridge and a van der hagen safety razor before. I have not used a straight razor before. It looks difficult when trying it.

[@geofatboy]

There is a bit of a learning curve to it...

[@rajansharmaadv]

Sir, this is a very nice video but what about the persons like me, who are now addicted to the safety razor after shaving with cartridge and electric shavers, but after watching your videos I switched over to safety razor, I tried shaving with a straight razor but couldn't, so make video for the persons like me who daily shave with a safety razor, thanks and regards, from INDIA.

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Rajan. Not everyone takes to a straight razor right away, which is why safety razors are so popular. Easy, fast, convenient, fun, and close shaving.

[@wayneholmes637]

I used a 5/8 and a 3/8 carbon steel straights for several years. 3/8 was my favourite size but is hard to find now. My eyesight is not up to it now though.

[@geofatboy]

bit.ly/StraightRazorsSN we have them...

[@rastanurahrt9686]

Great inspiring video, Please make a video on seasoning the new straight razor and stropping + Maintenance etc.,

[@drpavlovic1411]

There are only two things that are not so good about straight razors. You must sharpen them using the stones and before every shave, you must use the strop. It is not so comfortable as using shavette, where you simply throw half of the blade. Second, it is maybe me, but I find it very difficult to shave across the grain on my neck if I use shavette. Sometimes it is not enough to go with and up the grain, sometimes the hair growth has direction that only across the grain is the best thing. You can do it with the safety razor without problem, but not so easy with the straight one.

[@geofatboy]

Thanks for your input Dragan!

[@someoneonyoutube1993]

Wilkinson has a budget straight razor. Wonder if its any good.

[@xvulture21gtav24]

Woudnt recommend. Anything wilkinson does is crap

[@SadClown438]

What he says are all true, I use a straight razor, and its really the best

[@geofatboy]

Nailed it!

[@S_Mendez_28]

Thanks for sharing the info. Is there a link for the article?

[@rajeshsweet194]

Kindly let us know about the upkeep of Straight Razor if possible. And isn't a person succeptible to tetanus by using an old metal again and again on skin?

[@The_Spectre.]

Thanks for sharing the video, Geo!

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Spectre!

[@astonplayshd7522]

Another one off my binge list

[@geofatboy]

BAM! shavenation.com/collections/straight-razors

[@Desslok20]

I have a REQUEST...... I'd like to see a video where you finally shave off your sideburns!!!

[@geofatboy]

What sideburns? Elvis has left the building!

[@gorachand1235]

Yes my office only allows a french cut/goatee or a clean shave

[@geofatboy]

Interesting...

[@mhj4867]

straight razor is great if you're the type of guy who shave one a week. if you shave everyday like me, nothing beats the safety razor.

[@partapshergill6476]

Should we go against the grain while using a straight razor?

[@vladimirmach6145]

Hi, Geo. Thanks for the video. I can't agree "a straight razor with always yield a closer and finer shave when compared to a safety razor." Frankly, I think this is bullshit. The shave I get from high quality safety razors (such as Razorock BBS Open Comb, Edwin Jagger 3ONE6 Knurled, HomelikeShaving Colibri) is ABSOLUTE, which means it can't be better. That excludes the possibility of any straight razor delivering a better shave, however good one. Don't get me wrong. I do shave with a straight razor whenever I feel like it because I love the joy of using it. But no, straight razors never deliver a better/closer shave than top quality safety razors. They may do the same quality job, but not better. I must also mention that removing too much of the dead cell layer is also bad for the skin. Yes, removing a REASONABLE amount of dead cells is good. But a thin layer of dead cells works as a natural protecting film, and removing too much of it gets the skin exposed to harmful agents of the surroundings, such as carcinogenic sunlight components, temperature changes, chemical substances etc. Thus, removing too many dead cells from the skin surface makes the skin more vulnerable and apt to irritation and rash. Good safety razors provide the appropriate balance of dead cells removal, whereas straight razors tend to reach an undesirable degree. In short, if used properly, a straight razor can achieve the she same shave quality as a good safety razor, buy no way better.

[@MalikIjlalahmedawan]

Thank you sir as it helped me alot. How to use stright razor and double edge razor and provide knowledge about world of wet shaving with planalty of brands who are producing razors like Parker,Merkur,EdwinJagar, etc.I always watch your vedio which help me alot as i am using stringht and double edge razors. Well it provides knowledge about razors and blades of top luxurious quality of shaving around the world. I have learned more about shaving from your channel. Through your channel it make me to step in world of wet shaving. One request that i have sent some curies to you let me know and answere them. (love from Pakistan👍)keep it up! Geo

[@peterpieri8493]

Great video geo I hope one day you can do a review and a shave on dovo special tortoise scales that would b one beautiful razor

[@gorachand1235]

But still for me I think the DE is the best razor no need to hone or strop that's why they no more in the market that much

[@geofatboy]

Lots of safety razors in the market: shavenation.com/collections/safety-razors

[@dopeboy187]

Thanks bro for the tips you gave us

[@geofatboy]

My pleasure Dope Boy!

[@Enigma277]

Does Shave Nation offer straight razor sharpening service?

[@fshtbzrt7419]

If it's good enough for Corn Pop it's by god good enough for me.

[@bronzedragon18]

A straight razor won't work with Me due to a stroke 4 years ago.. Not to mention the extensive maintenance

[@mvx627]

You read the whole thing from Men's XP?

[@abdullahal-shimri3091]

I switched to traditional straight razor and never looked back. Multi blade razors would irritate my skin - not so with straight razors.

[@geofatboy]

Nice! What's your favorite straight?

[@abdullahal-shimri3091]

@@geofatboyhart steel

[@ahmedmujtabasumra8710]

Honourable mention: It can also be used for self defense.

[@Samuel-ge7im]

Nice video Geo.

[@geofatboy]

Thank you Samuel!

[@tydeProductions]

Which shaver gives the closest shave 🪒?

[@geofatboy]

As it states in the vid- Straight Razors: shavenation.com/collections/straight-razors Then Safety Razors: shavenation.com/collections/safety-razors

[@tydeProductions]

geofatboy sorry I meant which safety razor ? Gonna hold off on the straight razor for now as I don’t Wana cut myself,

[@namanwahie7683]

I am 15 years old and I have a lot of peach fuzz growing on my face, should I start shaving or stick to trimming for now?

[@racccongenocide]

I'm 14 and I recommend a safety razor

[@albertobeto5362]

The barber and straigh razor problem is that they use the same blade in a lot of people, and most do no sterilize the blade. I wonder how many people got diseases due barber don't care with such important detail.

[@geofatboy]

That's why these are used: shavenation.com/collections/shavette-razors

[@mattcero1]

Great video man thanks. I've noticed on one or two of your shaving videos you've had a hard time with the "mirror angle" and being able to keep sight on your shaving. Have you considered using a mirror at the 11 or 1 O'clock position instead of directly in front? I'd think that would be helpful. Let me know your thoughts as I haven't seen anyone else do this and think you'd get some views. Thank you sir.

[@Golt__]

just bought a straigth razor from parker because of your videos :)

[@geofatboy]

bit.ly/SRXshavetteSN Did you buy a straight razor from Parker from Shave Nation?

[@Golt__]

Unfortunately not from there :D I live in Georgia (country) and there was no shipment here but I love your videos :)@@geofatboy

[@jerthepedestrian]

I love your vids! I’m looking to buy my first actual straight razor (I currently have one with blades that are disposable) and I was wondering if you could help me out! I saw the 5/8ths rounded tip you recommended, but I’m looking for something cooler, like Peaky Blinders or Sweeney Todd vibes preferably! I would love for you to get back to me and thank you for doing what you do.

[@arminass1681]

i cannot afford one, any tips where I can get a cheap 5/8'' straight razor ? help hep help

[@geofatboy]

Holiday and birthday gift list! shavenation.com/collections/straight-razors

[@happy_bubble7]

The big issue for me is I've been told that if you have any moles or scarring a straight razor would be more difficult and may actually cut your moles off. Truth to that? As a woman I'm truly jealous that I cannot go to a professional to have them shave my legs and pamper me. At most a foot massage and skin scrub. :(

[@geofatboy]

Yes, moles are tricky, you need to glide smoothly over them...

[@johnnyboydianno]

Bravo geo and best of all it's badass

[@geofatboy]

True That Johnny!

[@OperatorBayArea77788]

Thank you for your video

[@gmayer66]

Here are two more: - The straight razor works immediately and equally well on all lengths of hair. It can be used to shave a beard, shave a head, clean the back of the neck, etc. - The straight razor is more hygienic than any other alternative: Washed with soap and water after each use, nothing is cleaner than a straight razor! The expensive, multi-blades are generally reused over a week, rather than replaced after each use. This means that dead skin, sebum, blood, and hair are all tucked between the blades of a multiblade razor, forming a perfect breeding ground for bacteria. When using a shavette, just replace the half-blade after each use. Electric shavers are particularly nasty devices: The blades dull quickly, and I don't know anyone who cleans them properly, with alcohol, after each use.

[@DavidV4444]

Wonderful video - I prefer my safety razors!

[@googlesu]

I prefer using a DE Razor!

[@jameshaury2716]

Safety Razors are called that for a very good reason.

[@geofatboy]

shavenation.com/collections/safety-razor-history Like it says here.

[@drakomilitia_tutusam_ecto4933]

Do you sell any straight razors that are shave ready?

[@TWalsh2]

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[@geofatboy]

shavenation.com/collections/straight-razors

[@dakat0450]

I want a straight razor but I got mad acne 😭😭😭😭

[@geofatboy]

Light touch!

[@davidpope2189]

If I were ambidextrous, I would switch to a straight. I'd kinda like to keep the skin on the left side of my face as much as the right side. And then there's the neck to consider. 😱 For now, I'll stick to using a safety razor.

[@zeth8300]

He is telling the truth.

[@geofatboy]

Nice!

[@zeth8300]

@@geofatboy yes geo straghit razors is the closes 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 keep it on with the videos geo

[@FactoR9411]

I'll only buy it because of the last point. "No other tool makes you feel like a man like the straight razor does" 🤣

[@geofatboy]

Except maybe a chainsaw!

[@robertb.3651]

Safety razor is the best, that's why they gave every soldier in WW1 a safety razor for shaving even in that time were every man was familiar with a straight razor, they should use their safety razor.....

[@geofatboy]

Just like I said in the video! shavenation.com/collections/de-razor-blades

[@Ishvires]

Sold!

[@stacydalebarendse3978]

Great vid Geo!

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Stacy!

[@Shaverboy516]

They don’t call it a “cut throat” razor for nothing.

[@geofatboy]

Ouch! When handled properly, no problem whatsoever.

[@Shaverboy516]

geofatboy you’re right Geo:)

[@borbetomagus]

I'd be tempted to try straight razor shaving, but XTG on my neck is my largest problem area and I think I'd have to be a contortionist to use a straight razor XTG on my neck (much less get BBS results). Maybe one day I'll find a barber (like Portland Razor Co's 'Shave Shop') who still shave with straight razors (instead of a Feather Artist Club DX razor, with replaceable blades), if only to see BBS results XTG on my neck. Admittedly, proper beard prep (with hot towels and lather) and skin stretching undoubtedly helps. I still have doubts whether any straight razor shavers get BBS results XTG on their necks. How about a straight razor video on XTG technique on one's neck? Thanks for your videos!

[@geofatboy]

For hygienic reasons you don't want a shave from a barber using a traditional straight razor. That's why they use the replaceable blade razors on clients. Especially with all that's happening now...

[@borbetomagus]

​@@geofatboy One individual in a Portland Razor Co video asked about getting a straight razor shaving in Virginia, but his barber was under the impression that only disposable blades were legal. One of the barbers at Portland Razor Co's 'Shave Shop' replied (in part): '[A]lmost every state allows conventional straight razor use so long as they can be completely immersed in a high-level disinfectant. Most older razors could not be because the steel and scales materials would degrade in high-level [disinfectant]. Our [Portland Razor Co's straight razors] will not.' /watch?v=rgRvuvknC30 www.portlandrazorco.com/professional He found Virginia's 'Board for Barbers and Cosmetology Regulations and Statutes' which state: On page 15 -- Barber Schools are required by the state to include stropping and honing in their curriculum. On page 23-- 'Disinfection of multiuse items constructed of hard, nonporous materials such as metal, glass, or plastic that the manufacturer designed for use on more than one client' need to be sanitized to Virginia DPOR spec [i.e with a 'wet disinfection unit' using 'an EPA registered disinfectant that is bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal', like Barbicide]. Of the states he's checked, only Rhode Island wouldn't permit barbers providing a straight razor shave. I'll have to hunt down my state's 'Board for Barbers and Cosmetology Regulations and Statutes' and (if it's legal) find a barber that shave with straight razors. I'm sure any such shave will not be cheap (given the upkeep of straight razors), but it would be interesting to experience the quality of a straight razor shave versus (one of my favorite razors) a single edge razor shave (using Feather Artist Club Professional Super blade). Last year Portland Razor Co offered a 2.5 hour 'Straight Razor Honing & Maintenance' workshop (that has been removed from their website, due to COVID-19), but I bet they also offered a 'Straight Razor Shaving' workshop. (In a post COVID-19 world (and if you had a proper area to hold it)) I bet many people would flock to such on-hand workshop(s) if you offered one. In a way, you'd think states where straight razor barbering is permitted - they would offer such workshops to the public in their Barber Schools. (Of course, they wouldn't be guaranteed a teacher providing 'Geofatboy' charisma!) Still, there would have to be sufficient interest to hold several such workshops yearly. Then again, it would take such services away from their licensed barbers.

[@Atomic2998]

Straight razors are cool until you learn how much work they take to maintain when compared to shavettes where you just need to change the blade and where basically any shavette under 20$ will work but neither of them are good for when you're in a rush

[@robbymarquez8245]

I'm gonna try a straight razor hopefully it won't be a Sweeny Todd experience!!

[@rickalexander2801]

and don't forget to clear the runway

[@geofatboy]

Amen!

[@africantwin173]

The only downfall with straight razors is that you need 4 honing stones and a lapping stone 400 euro total. Cant find any good naniwa combi stones in EU. After 6 months you need to hone the blade.

[@smievil]

you wont ever be able to hold a dull knife again if you get 4 honing stones. cleancut has some shapton pro or glass stones in EU, don't know how high they go and i think they lack stropping equipment. the webpage is more aimed towards kitchen knives

[@caramelypoops]

Beards aren't as popular in britain and europe in general as they are in North America

[@SamvedIyer]

Switch to battleaxes, men.