All-Time Favorite Shaving Gear | 5-4-3-2-1 Tag Video

[@turnnshave2601]

Thanks a lot for the mention Ruds, Im glad you’re enjoying that brush!

[@dendj55]

Thank you my friend.

[@IAMCDB]

Very nice. We have the Lupo, Sandpiper, and also the Vector in common. I don’t own a vector but I did try it and liked it very much. Nice choices.

[@dendj55]

Thanks for your support. I’m really enjoying the content you are pushing out. The KZbin community members are so supportive and the comment interactions are so useful and engaging. Glad to see you adopting it as wel.

[@IAMCDB]

@@dendj55 My pleasure. I hadn't participated like this with the other creators for a few years. I really didn't know what I'd been missing. It has really been great reconnecting with everyone and having fun. I also cleared the brand slate entirely and will use all brands again. That has been a lot of fun also. Just using products without being concerned with history or 'shave politics' is considerably more fun for me. Thanks again for the kind words and for your content. I appreciate both.

[@heathermelton6534]

Hey thanks for the shout out! Appreciate it. Glad to hear you are still enjoying the balm

[@allenlong8615]

I agree, you have the best balm out there, your soaps no slouch either! All I have tried smell terrific but Nomad may be my favorite scent ever

[@heathermelton6534]

Allen Long thanks. I appreciate that! Stay tuned. New things are coming

[@dendj55]

Thanks for making it so killer.

[@spyrosyannaras8953]

Thank you so much for your amazing videos. For you detailed description of scents and soap performance! Thanks a lot!

[@dendj55]

You are so welcome!

[@TakeCareMan]

Thanks for doing this Ruds! Adding your vid to the 5, 4. 3, 2, 1 playlist.

[@dendj55]

Thanks for your support and for the tag.

[@ScottRLeslie]

You and I have the same taste in brushes. Classic and clean.

[@dendj55]

Thank you!

[@bastawisy3000]

Excellent choices 👏

[@dendj55]

Thank you as always.

[@TheDaclub]

Great video Ruds. I really appreciate the length and quality of your videos. Keep up the good work. 👍🏼🇺🇸

[@dendj55]

Truly appreciate the kind words Carmine.

[@marcocerqueglini4441]

Nice video Ruds,good day!!

[@dendj55]

Thanks for your support.

[@andycorso8498]

Love the Vector too....... your brushes are also aspirational........ keep making the vids 👍

[@dendj55]

Many thanks.

[@sheshaveswithjill4838]

Great choices.

[@dendj55]

Thank you Jill.

[@jheymann69]

hey man, i just wanna say I'm fairly new to wetshaving and your videos have been great, i love the content, and i also love that your reviews are short and sweet containing all the needed information one could want on these products, your channel is one of my favorites, keep up the good work!

[@dendj55]

Truly appreciate the kind words and for your support.

[@griff4899]

Ruds, would you consider doing some kind of Q&A video?

[@dendj55]

I love that format. I’ve been interviewed by Latherhog and Yost on Instagram. Not sure if they moved the content to YT though.

[@big_red_dog79]

5. Paa Boomtown bay Rum Noble Otter Noir Et Vanille Tallow and Steel Maya Paa Copalli Stirling Green 4. Barrister and Mann Reserve Cool Stirling Royal Paa Doppelganger Orange Barrister and mann Cologne Russe 3. Wild west brush works Turn N Shave Ap shave co 2. Rockwell 6c Merkur 33c 1. Astra green

[@dendj55]

Love this list! Thank you for sharing.

[@griff4899]

Astra greens for sure. Would you agree Voshkods are kinda similar?

[@eriklawson8655]

Great video as always!

[@dendj55]

Thank you kindly.

[@airdbreck]

Great picks

[@dendj55]

Thank you for the support.

[@trueblu8]

Great choices Ruds!

[@dendj55]

Thank you for the support.

[@burtbakerack1110]

Recently finished my first soap tub - Leviathan. Great choice!

[@dendj55]

Thank you for sharing this achievement, not many of us have had that opportunity.

[@Martiniization]

I'm too much of a novice in wet-shaving, Ruds, and to show you how clueless I am, I almost feel justified in expressing amazement over Barrister and Mann's Lavanille not getting any mention for its scent. Well, no humbling experience. While, of course respecting your and others' expertise, in some of this, it's simply a "to each his own" matter. Thanks for the intro to new stuff.

[@dendj55]

Thank you Martin.

[@Juraberg]

Great and interesting picks! 💈👍🏻

[@dendj55]

Thank you for the support.

[@razadurrani]

Thank you for the great videos and content! I’ve learned a lot from your videos and have also purchased many soaps and razors based off of your reviews. Would be really awesome to see a video from you about straight razor shaving tips and techniques. Thanks!

[@dendj55]

Thank you for your support and for the recommendation on a future video release.

[@WhatSetsMeFree]

Great Choices Jason! 😎🤙🏼

[@dendj55]

Thank you.

[@manny44]

I loved the Lupo and every A&E soap I bought. Author's Ridge was really good as was Declaration Massacre. I love your videos as well. Oh and Noble Body Face oil for men is the best skin product I use along with Art of Shaving unscented Balm. I recommend that one for you Rud's because you can get it for &12 on Ebay and the bottle is heavy and beautiful.

[@dendj55]

Thank you for your support and the recommendations.

[@robertalexander9858]

Hope you’re doing ok Ruds. Been missing your video reviews.

[@dendj55]

Busier than a one legged man in an ass kicking contest. I’ll be back very soon though.

[@golfislifex9820]

Very nice 👌 just out of curiosity what is your favorite blade for the vector?

[@dendj55]

Schick P-30 Proline Artist Club Style Blades

[@jmr5707]

That Sandpiper's a keeper for sure. More seasonal though. Hard to pull it off in Summertime.

[@dendj55]

Agree, but it is Mrs. Ruds approved :-)

[@argirisd6008]

Great video bud

[@dendj55]

Thank you!

[@S_Mendez_28]

Nice selections Ruds. Due to my frequent viewing of your videos, it was fun attempting to call some of your choices ahead of time. I got the first two brushes, (that Mozingo is still my favorite brush, visually); 3 soaps (Leviathan, Khalifa, Angel Eyes...if memory serves well, it's based on Joop?); 1 splash (Maol) and the Vector. I'm curious to know where that Varlet Everset would sit in the pecking order? You showed great admiration for it. Thanks for sharing your time.

[@dendj55]

If I owned the Varlet it would have been in the top 3 for sure. Thank you for your continued support.

[@ChrisGarciaorlzzt]

Love the choices, Ruds! Didn't you sport the Rockwell 6S once upon a time? Those brushes are really wild... I have to try badger one of these days. And I recently discovered Gillette Platinums, and I'm glad to see that makes your # 1 choice. They really are fantastic, in a "PolSilver" kind of way. Have a great week!!

[@dendj55]

Once upon a time the Rockwell 6S was my favorite. Thank you for the support.

[@waynejohnson3214]

Mr. Ruds, what is your favorite blade to use with the Vector? I'm a new Vector owner, and have only used the Feather Proguard. Please forgive me if you've already answered this in earlier videos.

[@dendj55]

Thank you for your support. I use mainly Schick Prolines with my Vector. I find their balance of sharpness/smoothness perfect.

[@waynejohnson3214]

@@dendj55 Thanks, I'll give them a try.

[@erickdecasas5550]

Great video Ruds. What's your favorite blade to pair with the Vector? And how many shaves do you get out of it?

[@dendj55]

Schick P-30 Proline Artist Club Style Blades. I get 12-15 shaves from them.

[@maolgrooming6061]

Wow! Thank you for the kind words! So happy to be included with such great products.

[@dendj55]

Thanks for making kick ass products.

[@Warren.I]

You were well worth the wait. :-)

[@dendj55]

Thank you for the support.

[@eddyjimenez392]

Ruds, really missing you my friend, hope all is well. God bless, Eddy.

[@dendj55]

Hi Eddy, Thanks for the kind words. I should be back soon. All is well considering the state of the world.

[@paulsodaro4347]

Hi, thanks for the reviews. I’m having a really hard time locating Leviathan, has it been discontinued? Or is it a seasonal issue now? I’ve emailed B&M but I haven’t heard back from them. Thanks!

[@dendj55]

I suspect it’s a seasonal issue. It releases each fall and is around until it sells out.

[@TheVirtualGroomroom]

Khalifa is actually a dupe of Nasomatto black afgano.

[@dendj55]

I have never smelled Black Afgano. I was lead to believe it is inspired by it but not a straight dupe. Either way... it is amazing.

[@TheVirtualGroomroom]

@@dendj55 One of my favorites too!

[@Uzair265]

where are you man, its been quite some time since your last upload. we need those videos now more than ever with on going bordom. if you have no new product to review make some other types of videos or maybe revisit some of the old soaps to see if there is any change in shavescore like soap commander, or better yet clear out our confusion with showing all GD soaps and talk about their bases :P

[@dendj55]

Just enjoying some time to myself.

[@chrisjpeltz]

Rud - how would the Lupo compare to the Game Changer 84?

[@dendj55]

I find the Lupo more efficient although slightly less smooth.

[@federicoballacci6869]

Hey man, hope everything is going fine for you. Stay safe.

[@dendj55]

Many thanks. We are all safe and healthy so far. Hoping the same for you as well.

[@RigsLife]

What's your opinion on soaps vs creams? Love your content BTW you're an amazing shaver.

[@dendj55]

In general I prefer soaps over creams. I think they offer better overall performance. Thank you for the support.

[@Axxx09]

Yes Leviathan its good soap and scent but base my opinion its beter in old soap,I do not remember the name

[@dendj55]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on Leviathan.

[@jeremysaxey5528]

Is that a picture of your wife on the caties bubbles aftershave bottle?

[@dendj55]

Yes it is. The version of Angel Eyes I have features her.

[@brianthefloridian6254]

Hello Jason! I really enjoyed seeing your choices in this challenge! Great Choices! I tagged you in the 10 Minute Shave Challenge on my latest video! I was tagged & did the challenge. I hope you can do the challenge! If you don’t or feel that it’s not for you, it’s totally OK! It’s 10 minutes from when you start loading your brush to putting on the post shave. You can see my challenge video for details! Thanks for your great content! Stay Safe Brother! Brian

[@dendj55]

Thanks for the tag. I will try and work this into the mix soon.

[@Uzair265]

Atlast. King of wetshaving as spoken his 54321

[@dendj55]

Well thank you for that and for your support.

[@thecuttingedge6329]

Great video, I'm just starting my own channel. I did give a little shout out to your channel in my intro video. I've heard so many great things about declaration grooming. I definitely need to try them if i have the chance. I'm thinking of doing the challenge video as well. If you do find the time check out the channel. I'm always open for suggestions. Have a great day and spread the shaving love 😊

[@dendj55]

Welcome to the community as a contributor. I will definitely check out the channel. Thank you for your support.

[@thecuttingedge6329]

@@dendj55 thank you Sir, as always enjoy your videos and the great products you review. I specially like when you mention a misses Rud's approved scent. My girlfriend told me if I had to do that I won't say it often haha. Thx for the response I really appreciate it. Everybody made me feel so welcome. Have a great day and shave.

[@stevensprague5478]

👍😃

[@dendj55]

Thank you for the support.

[@joshmclain3411]

Stirling barbershop Declaration grooming Bandwagon Palmolive and PAA scare Bleu And stirling sharp dressed man 4 post shaves number 4 is the matching splash bandwagon number 3 would be my thayers witch hazel the lemon number 2 would be Fine Platinum number 1 would be Aqua Velva Classic ICE BLUE 3 brushes 3 my heritage collection black and yellow number 2 cream and green and 1 my crazy badger custom 26mm slivertip badger 2 razors 1959 Gillette Fatboy 1 1964 Gillette slim adjustable

[@dendj55]

Awesome list, thank you for sharing.

[@joshmclain3411]

Ruds Shaves thank you sir your list was awesome too