A "Talkie" Shave

[@mg344268]

the nice thing with two blade banks is that one is nice for fresh blades, the other for used ones :) until you can get rid of them safely

[@srayle32]

Fat Handle Tech one of my favorite razors. Smooth!

[@PJP812]

Arko has its fair share of critics - mostly about the scent - i honestly dont mind it, but what is not in dispute is the way it lathers up - it is so easy to Lather and i always get a great shave with it

[@kevyshaves4109]

Agreed! 👍

[@alexdeleon7135]

I prefer the talkie shave rather than the ASMR-ish style. I'm happy the the sun decided to show his face in Dundee. I'm sure half the population ran to the beach. Here however, we could use all the Scottish rain you could spare. It is the predictable, scorching, unrelenting, heat in San Antonio. It is even smoldering on a cloudy day. At least Riley will be cool, and comfortable with a new groom. I have never been able to keep a garden. I had to face the fact that as far as plants go, I am the angel of death. So, I leave gardening to those with green thumbs. Enjoy the weekend, friend. This session was well done. Break a leg once the Fringe begins. Please extend kind greetings to your missus, and the styling, and profiling, Riley. Cheers!

[@kevyshaves4109]

Cheers Alex. Both myself and Mrs.Kevy are shite gardeners! When i said getting the garden fixed up, I meant mowing the lawn and not much else 🤣 Every plant we touch turns into a brown, withered stick within a few days 😳

[@Zack-xz1ph]

Arko is a great soap, i usually use the top cap to lather when I'm in a hurry

[@frankendude799]

Arko is a thirsty shaving soap and it tends to dry your skin. When I use Arko I usually use more water than I normally do and also add a few drops of glycerine and jojoba oil to improve the slickness of lather and avoid any possible irritation.

[@T-R.e.x]

Another good addition would be some Argan Oil and a bit raw Goat's Milk.

[@HDShaves]

Hey Kevy! I refer to that razor as a "Flat Bottom Tech" because of the shape of the base plate. The same razor was sold with a couple of different handle designs (including a thin one), so I rarely refer to it as "fat handle Tech" 🤓 And yes, as far as I know they were made in the 1940s. Cheers!

[@kevyshaves4109]

Cheers mate 👍

[@dappershaves]

blessed week Kevy, cold here. regards dapper

[@unclelshaves]

Your Fat Handle Tech looks in great condition, I believe they were made in the pre-WWII period. My mother always said I was and angel, wasn't the Devil an angel once ?😂 Arko & Derby are dirt cheap soaps that get the job done well, I don't mind the Citronellol (lemony) scent. I found grating Arko stick or puck and mixing it with some cheap Glycerine based soap makes a top mash up. What! there's people inside my camera? as long as there's no Scrotchy showing! It's the middle of Winter here so it's now dull, wet and cold. Take care Kevy🤟😎🤟

[@kevyshaves4109]

I hope your weather imoroves. At least you're doing well over here at the cricket! 😂

[@MonoLake02]

I have been collecting razors from flea markets (jumble sales) and antique shops. I have bought a tech, a reissue, a flare tip and two nickel super speeds in the last two weeks. I paid about $10.00 each for them. I also made some orders from Suavecito and PAA for miscellaneous soaps and other stuff. My wife thinks I lost my mind, but I’m having fun. If I’m crazy, at least I look good and smell great…

[@kevyshaves4109]

That's all that matters! 😂 feeling good and smelling great 👍 Kevy

[@DinoDiRosa]

Great shave mate. I have stopped my gear purchases and spend less time watching videos but always make the exception in your case as you’re my favourite KZbinr. All the world’s a stage for you Kevy.

[@kevyshaves4109]

Thanks, that's really nice of you to say that. All the best. Kevy 😀

[@cpfrombvbalisongs8696]

Kevy! Still getting great shaves and fine tuning my technique with different blades and soaps. Great to have you back! See ya on the next shave.

[@kevyshaves4109]

Thanks 👍

[@davesheppard8797]

Hi Kevy, I really like Arko soap. Nothing fancy but always gives good results and is dirt cheap. I hope the play goes well. We will be saying goodbye to the Lion King today that we've had for the last 8 weeks at the Hippodrome. I'm still trying my 28 razors with all different blades, soaps & brushes to find that perfect shave! I love loads of my razors but the 6S seems to be my best all round razor with any blade. So "Break a leg" Sir! Dave.

[@kevyshaves4109]

Good to hear from you Dave. 8 weeks is a good run. Enjoy all your razor and blade combos mate. Kevy 😀

[@davesheppard8797]

@kevyshaves4109 Thanks mate! It was the full on Disney production, 3rd time we've had it. Still sold out though, full houses every night. Hope your play will get rave reviews!!

[@clontstable1]

It was 114 degrees F in Phoenix the other day….welcome to HELL!

[@kevyshaves4109]

😲

[@odysseusjak]

Thanks for doing this, Kevy! It was great. I have one of those with the triangle slots on the base plate. That places it between 1939 - 47. The straight slots are after 1947, I believe.

[@kevyshaves4109]

Hey Jack. Alway's a pleasure mate. Thanks for the info too. Kevy 😀

[@BigFrench05]

I just bought an Arko puck for the sheer curiosity!

[@kevyshaves4109]

Nice. Be good to hear what you think of it. Kevy 😀

[@terrym1065]

Kevy💈💈 Great shave and products used today. I have that razor in gold, came with case, blades and instructions...super shaver. Nice to see you again, been busy I guess. Hot and dry here, around 100F for weeks now, heat is relentless and months to go yet. Thanks for the video, stay cool.

[@kevyshaves4109]

Cheers Terry. I hope it cools down for you soon. Kevy 😀

[@CincyShaves]

You asked what we’ve been up to. Me, about 5’9”1/2. Great shave!!!!

[@kevyshaves4109]

Wow! You've grown 😂

[@chubs2893]

Your tech should be from between 45 and 50. Before that they had triangle slots and after that they usually had the year markings. Even though I am not sure that all British made Gillette had year markings. Always wanted a fat handle tech. Nice razor, even though I prefer more aggressive razors.

[@Hyster27]

Always enjoy your videos Kevy, I used to hate shaving and just really saw it was a chore until I found your videos. I now enjoy taking my time and making it something to be looked forward to. Good luck at the Fringe.

[@kevyshaves4109]

Cheers 🙂

[@brianroberts4439]

Nice shave Kevy, the tech looks in really good condition as for Arko i dont mind it to much. Have a good weekend, all the best with the play

[@kevyshaves4109]

Thanks 👍

[@RobertsClassicShave]

Nice Talkie shave, Kevy!

[@kevyshaves4109]

Cheers mate 👍

[@RobertsClassicShave]

@@kevyshaves4109 cheers 🥂

[@mikehomner4724]

Super shave Kevy! I enjoy your talking videos better. As for new stuff I got the Tatara because of you... Dead & Company have descended in to our town for three days. I'm going tomorrow night, looking forward to seeing their last tour. Good luck with your play, break a leg! :):)

[@kevyshaves4109]

Thanks Mike. I hope you enjoy the show. Cheers. Kevy 😀

[@OhioShaves]

Nice

[@IORIYAGAMI32]

Good to see you here🎉

[@goldensteeltv8546]

Great shave. The Fat Handle Tech was made from the razor’s introduction in 1938 until it got replaced by a ball end design in 1946 for the US market and later the 50s for international markets. I have the Travel Tech from 1966 and it’s very mild, but it works for me. The weather here in Chicago has sucked in the last few weeks. It’s been hot and dry, and it got worse when the smoke from the Canadian wildfires reached my city of Chicago and caused a bad smog there. We’ve been getting rain in the last few days, which is a nice relief from the dryness we’ve had. WTF were there Munchies in the bathroom for? It’s just weird and out of place. Enough talking, have a good one and I hope you break a leg in the play in Edinburgh.

[@kevyshaves4109]

Thanks for the info about the Tech, very useful. If I hadn't brought the Munchies into the bathroom, you wouldn't have seen them. I know, I know, it weird but I guess thats just me 😂 Cheers. Kevy

[@robertristinge4385]

I hoped for the Captain Kevy actor, u know 1 eye closed and ayee and so on :o)

[@bigdodge]

Nice one Kevy,looked a nice shave.And Caramac Munchies hehe 😅

[@kevyshaves4109]

😁

[@dave_dhannoo]

Love this set up, I don't mind Arko either, super cheap and reliable. Recommend the gold aftershave splash from them smells really nice. Hope you're well mate.

[@kevyshaves4109]

I'm good thanks. I've heard the gold Arko is good. Cheers. Kevy 😀

[@acfnugget7880]

Great to see you back shaving Kevy! Personally, I much prefer a talkative Kevy than not but there's nothing wrong with changing things up once in a while. From memory a Spurtle is used to prepare porridge which sounds almost as bad as stirring it with a scrotchy😂! Thanks for the laughs! All the best from across the Tay! 🤜🤛💈

[@kevyshaves4109]

Cheers mate 👍

[@brianerskine3046]

Nice combo shave today we are warm, rainy 🌧 later, but smokey 🪒have a wonderful day eh

[@kevyshaves4109]

Thanks! You too!

[@doobotz]

Nice shave. Love the Scottish accent. Cheers!

[@kevyshaves4109]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mikeh9701]

Hi Kevy- Great shave; thank you! Great to see you. The Gillette Tech is in fantastic shape; a very nice razor. I’m sure Mr Riley will enjoy a summer haircut; show us a picture if you can next time, please! Take good care and be safe and well. Best regards, as always, Kevy!

[@kevyshaves4109]

Thanks 👍

[@chrismccormick6527]

Great shave, Kevy! The talkies are definitely more entertaining!! What are Munchies, by the way? I have not seen them in the US.

[@kevyshaves4109]

Thanks. Munchies are milk chocolates filled with biscuit and caramel, kinda like a Twix. But the ones in my vid have a caramel flavoured chocolate coating....mmmmmmm....delicious!! 🍫 😀

[@hendrikjordaan865]

Hi Kevy thank you for another great video. I have learned that our razor experience and preferences are very similar. I checked your videos and could not find anything on the Ikon razors. Any experience or opinion on them? Thank you Hennie

[@kevyshaves4109]

I don't think I've ever used an Ikon razor. Cheers. Kevy 🙂

[@stevegoss_]

Great shave 👍🏻 What’s with the ‘discreet’ product placement. I have a craving for Munchies now…. 😁

[@kevyshaves4109]

You and me both! 😂

[@HeikosGarage]

I saw you shave with a 6S with plate 6, 5 and 4 with no cuts but with this Gillette you get cuts. How is that possible?

[@kevyshaves4109]

Just shows how smooth the 6S is. Kevy 😀

[@toddd7444]

In these Inflationary Times. HERE IS AN EASY WAY TO DO IT MY FRIENDs Use any hard Bar Soap, Tallow or Glycerin based Soaps out there? To fit in any Mugs or Cups? Like" (Mitchells' Wool Fat or Arko Sticks. Just to name a few of them?) You can mix and match your old Soaps? Cut up the soap on a paper plate, pour your soap chunks with the shavings from the Paper Plate into a Mug, cover the soap with a small amount of water, and microwave your soap. For about a minute or so? Place a paper plate under your mug in case it bubbles out of your cup? If it foams up, STOP. The water keeps it from burning itself up. (DON'T OVER WATER YOUR SOAP??) Easy, does it? Let cool don't want to Crack the Mugs or Cups you're using? (You just want it to Congeal in your Mug or Cup') it is very hot and watery'''''. let it cool in PLACE'. after it cools, put it in a Sunny Window, until the Soap hardens? When using your soaps, use Dry Brush Less Water. It thickens the soap, making it easier to use on your face. Save your Money, spend it on your wife, don't listen to the shave Mafia. It saves me time and Money. Wheelchair Larry Happy New Year. Your Mileage may vary?

[@Carzone2021]

Hi , ur presentation is good, I have developed passion for shaving due to you ..but not bought any special equipment yet...😂 Just normal shave has become more scientific

[@kevyshaves4109]

Thanks 😊

[@IORIYAGAMI32]

🎉🎉🎉🎉 nice shave

[@skoulikantera]

Why use 3 post shave products when you can use 10?? For your next post shave routine I'd propose some lotion followed by a balm, followed by some tea with honey, followed by a bit of goat milk, followed by some WD-40 for the perfect post shave hydration and smoothness 😎👉

[@10floz30minutes]

He usef 4 products for post-shave. Beginning was alum. Some people may be satisfied with at most 2 products for post-shave: Either alum or styptic pencil (for cuts); and balm.

[@kevyshaves4109]

Great idea!

[@asland408]

Hot!

[@kevyshaves4109]

You better believe it! 😂

[@starlodear2987]

You got the munchies?

[@kevyshaves4109]

Not in that kind of way 😂

[@robertross8565]

No Kevy... not Arko. You have some of the best soaps in your drawer. Reach into your shave soap drawer and grab all your Arko products. Then put them in the bin. Your face deserves better.

[@kevyshaves4109]

😂👍

[@KHLthe2nd]

I have missed watching your shaves, my friend! Always entertaining! Hope you're well, abd break a leg with the upcoming performance.

[@kevyshaves4109]

Thanks 👍

[@starlodear2987]

@@kevyshaves4109 are there any videos of your stage act?

[@speedypc9973]

What the heck is that candy crap behind you from your left on the top corner shower???????????

[@speedypc9973]

@@ruffe-vh7qr no candy for me, gave up candy 20 years ago. Flush out all the crappy sugar out of my body and lost a lot of weight.

[@kevyshaves4109]

😂

[@kevyshaves4109]

👏👏

[@kevyshaves4109]

A little indulgence is good for the soul! 🙂

[@speedypc9973]

@@kevyshaves4109 candy are only for the devil soul, not for the good Scottish smartass soul.