Beard Trim-Shave Off-Feather Artist Club Japanese Razor

[@geofatboy]

WHAT DO YOU GENTS (and ladies) WANT TO SEE❓ I'M TAKING REQUESTS❗️

[@marksardar4557]

I have just started with a straight razor, Boker Engelbert Graf von Berg backed up with a Boker Barberette and a Mercur 34C HD. Did my first shave on the straight razor today, my first straight razor shave, with a few days growth. Main problem was being slow and drying out. I found the Barberette the most difficult to use, not much feel of feedback from it. Thank you so much for the videos, couldn't have done a straight shave without them. Would like to see something on difficulties with the different types of razor and how to overcome them. With regard to the reply on body hair, in my experience this can be shaved off any of the straight bits with a razor sharp knife.

[@_DI3S3L_]

Perhaps a video on shaving creams, aftershaves, etc.

[@TWalsh2]

I think it's time for an updated top 5's list. Top 5 Straight Razors Top 5 Safety Razors Top 5 DE Blades Top 5 soaps/creams

[@themaclakuss2026]

Come on now you have to do a video on that scar. (Under left eye) it resembled the cut of a straight blade way too much... 🤔 lol, but I am curious.

[@dickiedollop]

Minge topiary 😁

[@agc11520]

I have both styles of shavettes, "the best machines are simple in design" - these shavettes just reinforce that expression. A really excellent presentation, thank you Geo. " Let the razor do the work" is my internal mantra when I am using a straight razor!

[@geofatboy]

Excellent-Enjoy and thanks for sharing

[@geofatboy]

BTW-I took the background pictures in Samos🇬🇷 last summer. Thanks William-Jump Right to the Shave Off- 9:39

[@starlodear2987]

Είσαι μάγκας!

[@vassiliostsokis9854]

Kalimera. I like your background picture. Hellas seems to be everywhere👍😎

[@nomad155]

Man this was satisfying to watch. Imma go shave now.

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Nicolas! Enjoy your shave.

[@williamkilber8853]

Observation ~ The pure "excitement" on your face right after you said take it all off was BRILLIANT ! ! ! Your eyes lit up like the Fourth Of July ! Like you couldn't wait to get that scruff the hell off your face with a super sharp razor blade. Fantastic video indeed. Have a GREAT weekend Mr. Geofatboy. Cheers from Colorado Springs , Colorado USA

[@geofatboy]

William- Great observation, and you are absolutely correct! I hate having a few days of beardage on my face and I can't wait to get it off! I love how this blade takes it off effortlessly. All the best from Chicago to Colorado.

[@williamkilber8853]

I absolutely agree. Cheers from Sañta Fé, New Mexico to Chicago - - 🚛 -- -- --

[@Martiniization]

Nice amount of detail in this demonstration, Geo. It looked, too, like you enjoyed shaving yourself with this Japanese style razor, and, yes, it looked like it did an exceptional job in just one pass. A demo to definitely pique one's curiosity and desire to try one of these out. Thank, Geo, once again, for a very worthwhile "show." Best wishes. Cheers.

[@geofatboy]

Thanks very much Martin. I like the "show" reference. I now think of them as little 10-20 minute mini productions.

[@Martiniization]

@@geofatboy The info, the instruction, the humor... I'm surprised that you don't charge admission!!!

[@simonosborne5628]

A pox on cartridge razors! I use a kamisori like this one. I find the scales on a straight razor sometimes get in the way of my fingers. Not so with the Artist Club. Very comfortable & easy to use. Thanks for the video GFB.

[@geofatboy]

Way to go Simon! A pox I tell ya!

[@giannisGR97]

Greetings from Hellas. Nice background :).

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Giannis-all the best to you from the USA my Greek Brother!

[@gordonchristie246]

Hi Geo another great demonstration of how to use a straight razor out of all shaving videos I have found your video's the most helpful and your technique for me has been the best to follow. I do enjoy watching you shave with a straight razor. Look forward to your next video. Kind regards Gordon Christie

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Gordon! Nice comments like yours give me incentive to keep them coming.

[@paullemay3218]

Thank you for sharing. I have one of these razors and I do struggle with it. Like anything, practice is the key. 🇨🇦😎

[@geofatboy]

Absolutely correct Paul, after you get a few shaves in, muscle memory kicks in and it becomes second nature. You don't need to think too much about it. But then you need to deal with those super soft cheeks👶

[@paullemay3218]

Thank for your reply. Have a wonderful day. 🇨🇦😎

[@paullemay3218]

geofatboy ok so I have been using this razor all week and getting moderately better. I am right hand dominant so not switching hands a lot just yet. I would like to be fairly comfortable with one hand before I throw myself a cure egg ball. Anyway I am noticing that my beard grows way faster using this razor compared to a single blade double edge razor. I am pretty close to bbs with the artisan blades. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Take care, Paul. 🇨🇦😎

[@dickiedollop]

I’ve used a shavette before and when you get the technique right it’s very satisfying 👍🏻

[@maf3656]

Great video!!! I went from multi blade contraptions to safety razors about five years ago. I have always admired the Japanese-style straight razors, but have been afraid to try them. You just convinced me to give them a go!!!! Besides, women like facial scars.😀

[@geofatboy]

Exactly-Like Keanu says: Chicks Dig Scars!

[@apb2887]

This is my go-to razor. I really like the secure (and easy to insert) design that holds the blade secure. I usually go 2/3 shaves per blade, and the blades are either $12 for 20 or $85 for 200. Good deal

[@apb2887]

@@geofatboy Wow, I could probably get to 5 if I wanted to but they're not that expensive so 2 to 3 is good enough lol

[@mikeh9701]

Hi Geo- Great shave and shavette tutorial; thank you! Very nicely done, as always! I hope you are having a great weekend and all the best!

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Mike, be well.

[@izumionozaki6448]

Nice shave👏 I also use the same razor but the blade is pro guard because super professional is too sharp for the customer who has skin troubles.

[@3Pillers]

My Feather razor was a gift from my wife. Great razor.

[@geofatboy]

Coolest thing about giving a razor as a gift-Every time you pick it up to shave, you think of the person who gifted it to you❤️

[@3Pillers]

geofatboy h

[@3Pillers]

Yes

[@agc11520]

Plus ... I had no idea what alum blocks were for until I watched this presentation! :-)

[@geofatboy]

Here's more: shavenation.com/collections/alum

[@lukasworsley5501]

Does anyone else come here just to watch him shave? I have hundreds of razors i know what works for me but i stiol tune in daily to learn more and to watch him shave 😂😂😂🤷‍♂️

[@joescully8951]

Interesting video, I did try use the shavette but atlas I only have mobility of one arm and nicked myself too many times using shavette even I went slow and easy so had to switch to safety razor to finish the job.

[@geofatboy]

No worries, sounds like you're getting close satisfying shaves with the safety razor, no reason to switch. Enjoy!

[@TheRobby1971]

Brilliant and informative. Very enjoyable to watch. Cheers from the UK.

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Mate!

[@koosk41]

Wonderfully efficient piece of kit made to look easy as ever by your good self 👍

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Koosk!

[@nikoszekakos6467]

Please open a Branch in Greece!! ευχαριστούμε πολύ!!

[@QuantumMind88]

I have this exact same shavette razor and love it!

[@vasilisgeorgiou3667]

Greetings from Cyprus! 🇬🇷🇨🇾

[@geofatboy]

Greetings Vasilis! I have some very close Cypriot relatives!

[@vasilisgeorgiou3667]

geofatboy Να’σαι καλά! Great videos by the way!!

[@benvarela134]

Again, Yeah man, another great video lesson you did, really, one full year ago today July 13, 2020. As I wrote that I realized you probably made this video 2 to 5 days before you posted it. Great luck to you, man.

[@williamdoll711]

I love my Feather DX Kamisori! Great review and tutorial. Have a great weekend my friend!

[@geofatboy]

Thanks William. It really makes for a satisfying shave!

[@wayneparker9331]

Video quality was excellent!! Don’t know what camera you used but it was the right choice.

[@geofatboy]

Awesome Wayne! Thanks.

[@sanchezking6188]

Feather blades tend to be a tad aggressive, but boy are they a weapon! Even on my rather difficult skin I use only feather.

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Sanchez! LikeI said, the Japanese have it down to a science. These blades are like mini Hattori Hanzo swords😂

[@confabuleus]

Very nice instructional video. Thanks! Only one small remark. For those who need them, the subtitles were in the way (a bit 'in the face') and made it hard to see what you were doing. Liked it anyway.

[@geofatboy]

Thanks for the tip! There should be a way to move the subtitles on the screen, or you can turn resize them or turn them off.

[@michaelramirez4162]

Extremely useful tips! Awesome razor, man

[@nathalianascimento3734]

Hi man, great videos! I'd like to ask which razor you would recommend to women (derma planning aka shaving for women)? I've been bing watching your videos, but I couldn't come to a conclusion myself😆

[@geofatboy]

Hi Nathalia-These are made for that-and they're cheap! bit.ly/3CzJxdV

[@robertgray9802]

Geofatboy you actually look good with a beard LOL

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Robert! Def got the salt & pepper thing going on.

[@dojufitz]

Damn that looks sharp......is that a Chicago bullet wound scar?

[@geofatboy]

You're the best! Actually its a Gary, Indiana blunt instrument scar!

[@pross6525]

For a man with a beard what is your recommendation for this type of razor blades? Im not wanting to shave off my beard just maintain it

[@guitarcleveland]

The blades in this thing are sharper than any straight razor I've ever seen

[@bendycard]

Nicely done Geo, a great demo of the power of that razor. I’ll always have a slightly softer spot for the old Weck razors in terms of favourite shavette, but the Feather artist club razors are great, and definitely the best of the currently produced shavette style razors, I love my DX. 😌👍

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Dave-I'll have to check into the Weck razors. If they're anything like these, they gotta be good!

[@bendycard]

If you’d like to borrow one of mine (and some Kismet blades, they’re really good) please feel free to drop me a message. I’m in the U.K. but I’ll do the shipping one way. This was a comparison shave I did last week with a small straight kzbin.info/www/bejne/opWZkpyod56FnM0

[@sterlingcampbell2116]

I want a weck so bad. Dave, where did you get yours?

[@bendycard]

Sterling Campbell all the purchases I’ve made have been done on eBay, but you have to be patient waiting for the deals. I’ve paid between £6 and £20 for mine. My favourite style is the plastic scaled Sextoblade.

[@sterlingcampbell2116]

@@bendycard Yes, I'd specifically want a Sextoblade. I take it one of those hair shaper razors that hold the same type of blade wouldn't work? Thank you for your reply.

[@omfgihopethisworks]

How long do the blades usually last?

[@P47RICKG]

Any tips, just started using a straight razor, I have a full beard, so I'm just doing lines on my chins, but I'm taking the neck all the way up to the obvious lines. My issue is that the day after its very itchy and I get a little red like irritated skin sort of. Any tips?

[@stephensmoot8874]

Great video thanks for sharing very efficient shave 👍

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Stephen!

[@kelseymj1975]

is there a big difference between the professional/super professional blades you used vs regular double edged blades broken in half (which is what I was told to do when I purchased my shavette)?

[@giuseppegravina6865]

Hello Geo, i am your fan and i am italian. I have many feathers in my routine and i am very satisfied about the precision and the feel and they are absolutely well built. But i have to say :now, the customers are appreciating the crappy chinese clones of them at about 1/6 of the price (see them on aliexpress). What about them ? Thanks 😀

[@geofatboy]

Greetings from the USA 🇺🇸 Giuseppe! I did not know that there were cheap knockoffs of this razor. Similar to the Q Shave and Ming Shi knock offs of the Merkur Futur safety razor. I'll have to get my hands on one to do a comparison review.Thanks for the info.

[@iangarner8857]

I've just bought a cheap one off aliexpress as I literally can't afford a feather one at the moment. I just want to ask can you use the feather blades in the cheap knock offs or do they just work in the Feather razor? Thanks

[@bthompson1767]

I'm getting that razor now

[@geofatboy]

Here you go Brian: shavenation.com/collections/feather-shavette-razors

[@derrickg5612]

Does anyone know how those different blades compare to the DE Feather blade? I've used a shavette with a Feather DE blade and it's just too harsh for me.

[@derrickg5612]

@@AverageReviewsYT I've tried changing up my angles, but it seems changing blade manufactures makes more of a difference. Using a Mekur or Pol Silver blade makes an immediate difference.

[@geofatboy]

You have 5 different Artist Club blades to choose from. Choose one that is milder than the Super Pro.shavenation.com/collections/feather-shavette-razors

[@SneakyThew]

nice video as always Geo

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Sneaky!

[@paulpiatt5610]

Thank you for your videos @geofatboy

[@qnoobcakep]

Which blades? Proguard or professional for this?

[@geofatboy]

Your choice! Personal preference.

[@LilKrayz24]

Should you replace the blade after every shave ?

[@geofatboy]

Nope.

[@mauriziogentili2898]

HI Geo!Demanding shaved,but very nice !Greetings

[@geofatboy]

Gracie Maurizio!

[@mauriziogentili2898]

@@geofatboy 👍

[@starlodear2987]

Geofatboy living on the edge shaving with the treacherous Feather Super Pro...

[@geofatboy]

It's all good. If you treat it with respect, it respects you back.

[@krish5901]

Amazing.... Geo, Great work

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Jay!

[@NonameNoname-bj2pq]

Hi from italy!

[@geofatboy]

🇮🇹Gemini-Best from the USA! 🇺🇸

[@RedRisotto]

I stabbed myself in the finger with a fork when preparing baked potatoes last night. I don't think this kind of razor is for me. I have a left hand but it's pretty useless. I'm the absolute polar opposite of ambidextrous. I believe I only have a left arm for balance so I don't topple over. I forgot to ask... Curious... Are the blades standard for this particular brand or 'all' japanese razors. How long have they been around?

[@geofatboy]

Red-That's hilarious. I love that type of humor! Dry and self deprecating. Excellent.

[@onehandedkeyboardist]

Hey, geofatboy. I have a few questions. I just got into wet shaving ('m currently using a DE safety razor), and would at some point like to try out a straight razor/shavette. The thing is, I'm partially paralyzed on the left side of my body, which means I can't grip things with my left hand very well, and that I can't pull my skin taut. Is it a bad idea to try to shave both sides of your face with one hand when using a straight razor? Is it a bad idea to shave with a straight razor and not pull the skin taught? If it does turn out to be safe to use a straight razor with only one hand and not pull the skin taut, would this particular razor, with the non-folding handle, be a good choice? Thanks!

[@nhutchins]

Hey dude. I recently started shaving with one of these razors. I never tend to stretch my skin with my free hand, only using awkward facial expressions lol. There's a barber on KZbin called Barber Turko from UK who posts a lot of shavette shaving videos and I noticed he doesn't switch hands. It's a year since you posted so guessing you have either already given up or are a master by now. Hope it's the latter. :) All the best mate!

[@wesleyrussell14]

I still can't seem to master the rounded area of my chin down into my neck🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@geofatboy]

That's actually the hardest place to shave, that's why a lot of gents grow hair so they don't shave those areas. It's not a real shaving video unless you shave your entire face. This way you can see the whole process, not just part of it.

[@wesleyrussell14]

@@geofatboy 👍 you're awesome though lol. Love the products!

[@barbusthecompany9265]

Hi my friend how are you doing? Perfect your video, I like it

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Brother! I hope you are doing well!

[@barbusthecompany9265]

geofatboy Either ready for my product Slovakia Barbus. Thanks my friend. See you later

[@geofatboy]

@@barbusthecompany9265 Did you send me some of it?

[@barbusthecompany9265]

geofatboy But not yet I will send you. Let yourself be surprised. Please be patient thank you so much.

[@dimitriskatsalis2092]

Ελλάδα παντού , να 'σαι καλά ρε φίλε !!!

[@geofatboy]

Η Ελλάδα είναι ο ουρανός! Ευχαριστώ αδερφέ!

[@transformer01able]

Lowkey the beard is a badass look on you

[@mjr6625]

One of the problems with watching your videos is that I can only watch ONE per day. The reason? Every time I watch one, I am compelled to lather up again and shave.

[@geofatboy]

OK-you better keep it to one a day then, 2 or more would be rough on the face!

[@jeremiah9841]

You look good with a beard

[@AvtarDhillon]

Thank you top video

[@geofatboy]

Thanks so much!

[@mattilindholm1941]

Nice video. I am a straight razor shaver but sometimes i use a shavette and tha’t is one shavette i’m gone buy some day. 👍👍 I have a youtube channel if you are intrested to se some nice Swedish shaves just take look. Have a great day and take care. 🤘😃🤘

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Matti-Good luck with your YT channel!

[@mattilindholm1941]

geofatboy Thank you so much 🤘😃🤘

[@gpolichron]

I trully believe that your most dificult period in your job, is the time waiting your beard to grow.. I'm sure that you wish for a button from Santa.. You push it, beard grows.. lol.. Nice work!!

[@williamkilber8853]

Lather Up & Take The Whole Thing Off ! Time Laps 9:39 Cheers

[@geofatboy]

Thanks William-I gave you props up top for this idea.

[@williamkilber8853]

Thank You Geo . Cheers

[@Akis_101]

Ωραίο βίντεο αδερφέ!

[@geofatboy]

Ευχαριστώ τον Έλληνα Αδελφό μου

[@ozgundemirr]

hey Geo what's that scar on your cheek? I havent noticed it before

[@geofatboy]

Its been there for a long time. BTW-Not shaving related

[@antoniorieger8461]

Best intro ever!! Messy beard :D

[@geofatboy]

Awesome-Thanks Zedan!

[@LPcasper]

Maybe, just maybe first time I see you cut yourself 15:07 and have some skin irritation and that's because you've used it an very aggressive razor after not shaving from a several days. That happens to all of us. Anyway awesome shaving and that needs some skills to use straight razor Japanese style.

[@geofatboy]

AGV-Yep, you are correct, after more than a couple days of growth being shaved off I wound up with a few little bumps in the neck area. A nice once over with the alum block and it calms everything down and it disappears pretty quickly.

[@africantwin173]

If only those Feather blades weren't € 18,00 a pack. 90 cents a piece. Thats for one or 2 shaves max. Are there any aftermarket blades. Even Feather DE blades cost €0.50 a piece. I like there products, but for that price ill look for something more affordable to shave with, like DE Voskhod blades. The reason why feather is no 1 with modern barbershops is that not many can hone a real straight razor.

[@geofatboy]

Actually the reason Feather Artist Club Razors are popular in modern barber shops is that the Barber needs to use a replaceable blade razor by law. For hygienic reasons. You can't use the same blade on two clients. Feathers are popular cause they're the best. If you're paying big bucks for a straight razor shave, $1 or $2 for a blade is not much expense to the barber.

[@onhire]

i don't think that today it was so nice... you have many spots ... with hairs... it is visible.. maybe you needed a second pass... for sure. anyway amazing

[@geofatboy]

Sure, I could have done 1 or 2 more passes. I was just showing that the blade could easily remove the majority of beard growth in one quick pass.

[@gordie997]

★★★★★

[@Sambuccashake]

Regrettably, a beard suits you!