DE Shaving For 1 Year - Back To The Beginning

[@alexdeleon7135]

Waxing nostalgic? Another anniversary to celebrate. First, 25 years for Mr, and Mrs Kevy. Now 1 year for Kevy shaves. The accumulation of improved technique, improved lather building, and greater skin conscience mapping has produced a top level shave as opposed to the nervous first time video. To me, the biggest difference is the development in style of presentation. You have grown at ease with subsequent shaves that it put us viewers at ease. Thanks for the throwback shave, mate! It took all of us original subs back to the day you broke your DE cherry. It has been a joy to remain loyal after all this time. Cheers to another year, Kev!!

[@kevyshaves4109]

ALEX De Leon cheers Alex. It really is true, practice makes perfect right? Now to start on the guitar solos!! Lol! There does seem to have been a few celebrations the past few weeks in the Kevy Shaves world! Lol!

[@alexdeleon7135]

I. Believe it's your birthday for the rest of the month.

[@kevyshaves4109]

ALEX De Leon Good call!

[@jillsnoddon4463]

I've got back into DE wet shaving and enjoying it. I watched a lot of reviews to decide on what to get. I first used a safety razor by stealing Daddy's to shave my legs and can still remember him hollering at me for doing it. Time to end my subscription to Dollar Shave Club. Haven't had such close shaves and softer skin after shaving. Your videos helped me make certain choices for gear and soaps, etc. The initial investment put a dent in my Social Security check for sure . I can see how it has turned into more of a hobby/collector pstime for so many.

[@kevyshaves4109]

Jill Snoddon Good stuff Jill. I'm glad you're getting great smooth shaves this way, and I'm really pleased you've got some good gear too. It can become an expensive hobby if you get sucked in. Cheers, all the best. Kevy 👍

[@aarosavi7786]

Almost two years of DE wet shaving now. :-) You're an inspiration. Thanks for great videos - please keep them coming!

[@kevyshaves4109]

It's been a fantastic journey. I will be making more videos. I have lots of new things to use in future videos. Cheers. Kevy 👍

[@OMrRapture]

Hey Kevy! Congrats on the anniversary! Only one year and you're the King of KZbin wet shaving. Glad to see you on the How To Grow a Mustache community - and hope for many more vids. May your razors be sharp and your lathers warm and effortless!

[@kevyshaves4109]

OMrRapture Thanks for those kind words. Mmmm....warm lathers...where's the scuttle?! Lol! Cheers. Kevy 😀

[@toodls]

Hi Kevy, Congrats with one year under the belt! just so you know I have just started to "wet shave" and your videos are what I have used along with Nick shaves to start out with! Thank you so much for all the info and fun times. Looking forward to more as well as making my own videos!

[@kevyshaves4109]

Todd Matthew Hey Todd, good to hear you've joined the wet shaving world. You can't go wrong watching Nick Shaves videos. Let me know if you make any shaving videos on here. Cheers. Kevy 😀

[@garryclarke7695]

Hope you're around for many more years to come. Even though it's only been a year, I can't imagine KZbin without your channel. I dread to think how much money you have spent in the previous year. All the best.

[@kevyshaves4109]

Garry Clarke Cheers Garry, what a great comment. All the best. Kevy ☺

[@ericgauthier8695]

DAMN FINE JOB !!!!! You didn't look as nervous a year later . Love it . Your technique is showing here for sure . KEEP ON THE GREAT SHAVING !

[@kevyshaves4109]

Eric Gauthier Thanks Eric. My technique still has some way to go...lol! All the best mate. Kevy 👍

[@roberts.9903]

Nice shave Kevy, Congratulations on the 1st year anniversary! You can't beat the trusty old 34C. I'm exactly the same way with the mail calls too! Lol! Cheers Robert

[@kevyshaves4109]

Robert S. Thank you Robert. The 34C will be in my top 3 razors forevermore. Mail calls send me into a frenzy! Lol! Cheers. Kevy 👍

[@stevem1563]

Congrats. I'm only about 3+ months in. I have settled in with my technique and like you started with the standard and trusty 34c, Personna Blue, less then desirable brush, and Nivia Balm! I am jealous watching tonight cause I'm traveling and will be using a cart tomorrow morning. Keep up the great videos bud!

[@kevyshaves4109]

Steve M Cheers Steve. Good to hear you're enjoying shaving. All the best mate. Kevy 👍

[@baz007]

Great stuff Kevy. That year flew in. Loved every video. Looking forward to many more years of videos!

[@kevyshaves4109]

Baz McLaughlin Cheers Barry. Appreciate the support mate 😀

[@robertminors7100]

Happy Anniversary! Great to see you still have the same enthusiasm. Keep 'em coming.

[@kevyshaves4109]

Robert Minors Cheers Robert. I love it and thanks for your support. 👍

[@MichaelThomascga1996]

Congrats on one year! Relatively new to your channel but really enjoy your videos. Yes, I love getting shave gear in the mail, my wife thinks we are all crazy in this community!

[@kevyshaves4109]

Michael Thomas Ha ha, we are mad, Michael! Especially when it comes to shaving gear, it's like something takes over us! Lol! Thanks very much for the positive comment. I'm glad that you enjoy watching. Cheers. Kevy 😀

[@lordciscotopia]

happy 1 year! can't wait to see what's coming next.

[@kevyshaves4109]

Ciscotopia Ha ha! Neither can I! Cheers. Kevy 👍

[@BlainsTube]

One Year... Congrats! I started about a year ago also. Out of curiosity I went back through my 2015 Amazon orders. 17, August, I ordered a Weishi 9306CL, Arko 2-pack sticks, Arko Moist shaving cream, a cheapie badger and 100 Personna Blues. That nasty shedding badger was the first thing to be replaced.

[@kevyshaves4109]

Blain N Cheers Blain. Good to see you're buying more shaving gear. 👍

[@KingofWisdom]

I got my first DE razor in January 2015, a Merkur 23C. It's been a hell of a ride so far. I started out face lathering, now I bowl lather in my scuttle and I gravitate towards aggressive razors. It's amazing how much you learn from shave to shave. I had a hard time determining when I had added enough water to my lathers at first, now I can easily tell if it's too pasty just by looking at it. I also now think about shaving all the time, even though I only do it maybe 2-3 times a week.

[@shave-a-thon3415]

I usually shave every other day, but there are times when I have to shave the day after a shave. For that I usually use a Derby blade as it's more forgiving. Other times, if I have nothing to do. I'll also shave the next day just because I enjoy my post shave routine so much! One of my favorite things about DE shaving is that when I have a 3 to 4 day growth, I no longer have to worry about cartridges clogged with hair.

[@kevyshaves4109]

KingofWisdom You really do learn from shave to shave. I think about shaving all the time too! Lol! My beard can't grow quick enough. It's good to practice lathering up soaps and creams. Cheers. Kevy 👍

[@kevyshaves4109]

Shave- a-thon I wish I could shave every day! I could but I think I would get irritation so I leave it at least 2 days between shaves. Kevy 👍

[@sarajevo_]

Not gonna lie Kevy, the main reason I switched is because I thought DE razors were really cool. I've been DE shaving since the summer so I'm still relatively inexperienced. My razor came but the blades took ages to arrive, I remember hallucinating that the package was there then being really disappointed.. I had a mail call today actually, Cella, Cella aftershave and a pack of 20 blades to sample. I was more excited than I care to admit.. Great video! 👍

[@jeremyvuozzo9677]

Happy anniversary my friend. Great video; thanks for posting.

[@kevyshaves4109]

Jeremy Vuozzo Cheers Jeremy. It's support from good people like yourself that makes it all worthwhile. Thank you 😀

[@ThtsDirty]

Congratulations! My one year is coming up in December. I have to agree with you on the community! Posted on Reddit about a starter kit for cheap and leisureguy ended up messaging me and he ended up hooking it up with a whole new starter kit absolutely free and his signed book.

[@kevyshaves4109]

That's Dirty Cheers. that's a great positive story about this wonderfully generous community. Kevy ☺

[@sgguitar77]

Congrats on a year of DE shaving, Kevy. Remember the rule of the DE shaving hobby: YMMV (Your Money May Vanish).

[@kevyshaves4109]

Ha ha! I know that one too well!! Cheers. Kevy :)

[@WolfRanger2008]

Congratulations on your First Anniversary! It's always good to look back and see the progress one makes as experience grows. I am glad I stumbled across you(I think it was around late Feb or March) and will continue to "tune in". Best Wishes! ;-)

[@kevyshaves4109]

WolfRanger2008 Thank you sir. I appreciate the support you always give to me in these videos. Cheers. Kevy 😀

[@tallasmunro7577]

Congratulations Kevy! Great video, looking forward to the next one. :)

[@kevyshaves4109]

Tallas Munro Thanks Tallas. Yeah, me too! Cheers. Kevy 👍

[@mapp4751]

HI, loved your video.i started de shaving at age 58 4 years ago,so your video brought back to mind my first efforts de shaving.thanks nice one!

[@kevyshaves4109]

mapp47 Cheers! I'm so glad I started shaving this way. It's so much more fun than cartridge razors. All the best. Kevy 😀

[@galmagen7696]

you have so much posetivity in your videos, you allways on my screen when I need some time off from the stressful day! keep it up! maby you should add a link to the first shave in the description or add it ad a suddgestable video :)

[@kevyshaves4109]

Gal Magen Thanks for the kind words Gal. I just try to be myself in these vids and enjoy my shaves. Hopefully that comes across. Good idea about adding the link to my first shave. I'll do that right now. Cheers. Kevy 😀

[@BBS_Robski]

I remember my 1st DE shave, I only bought an EJ DE89 & trial pack of blades & attempted with shite from a tin................. I soon bought a brush/cream etc............. £££££££'s later & I'll never go back to cartridge crap. I shave the dome too & would never have tried that with a cartridge razor !

[@kevyshaves4109]

Brilliant!! My skin is 100 times better than when I was shaving with cartridges and the green goo! Cheers. Kevy :)

[@shave-a-thon3415]

I also started with an EJ 89L using EJ sandalwood soap.which is a great scent but it took me a few shaves before I could build a proper lather with it. Unfotunately, the first blade I used was a Bic Chrome Platinum. It 's very good blade but quite sharp. The blade along with using too much pressure after almost four decades of cartridge shaving guaranteed that Mr. Styptic pencil had to work overtime. I must have had 10 nicks and weepers after that first shave. Once I got the technique down, it was full speed ahead on the search for more and more products!.

[@kevyshaves4109]

Shave- a-thon Lol! I know exactly what you mean about the more products! Kevy 😂

[@petermcgee2770]

Hi kevyshaves you started with the best of kit I have only been de shaving for just over 3 months and my technique has improved greatly although I love my merkur 34c the handle is too narrow so I have got a maggard mr8 with a ej head it's awesome the mr8 handle is 18mm diameter and heavy you have come a long way with your experience and your tips are appreciated

[@kevyshaves4109]

peter mcgee No problem Peter. Keep working at it and trying different things. The shaves will improve the more you do it. Just take your time and try out as many things as you can afford to see what works for you. I'm still learning with every shave and I've still a long way to go before I can say I'm an experienced de shaver! It's also great fun! Cheers. Kevy 😀

[@daviddyer2607]

I am on day 3 of DE shaving and I actually enjoy shaving. Two passes each time with a few little nicks but I am sure that as my technique improves, the nicks will stop.

[@kevyshaves4109]

Good to hear you're enjoying shaving this way David. Don't worry too much about the little nicks. It takes your skin a little while to adjust too and once it does and your technique gets better I'm sure you'll be getting great shaves every time. Cheers. Kevy

[@chrisryan8863]

Hey Kevy - one year wet shaving!! Me too this month! I would go back and use the same items, but my first gear was the Micro Touch one and a Derby Blade. I think I will get too much irritation with those cruddy items :) Your videos have been great this past year Kevy. Cheers, Chris Ryan

[@kevyshaves4109]

chris ryan Thanks Chris. I remember you saying you'd only been shaving the same time as me! How will you celebrate your 1 year anniversary shave?

[@icalexander]

Awesome video as always Kevy :) I remember watching your very first video and I've always loved your videos and your banter as you shave

[@kevyshaves4109]

icalexander Cheers. It doesn't feel like 1 year but you know what they say, doesn't time fly when you're having fun?! I certainly am having lots of fun! Looking forward to more shaves and more vids. Kevy 😀

[@icalexander]

Agreed. time flys by when you're doing something you enjoy. BTW I won that Black Beauty I posted about ^_^ F3 3rd quarter 1985 birth year razor WOOHOO!

[@kevyshaves4109]

icalexander Brilliant! Well done and congratulations. ☺

[@jeffreydurbin9919]

Hello, I found your videos and was thinking of trying wet shaving and since have gotten two razors and a sample pack of blades. My first shave will be tomorrow night and by the way have gotten all the necessary first aid items just in cause something goes wrong. Thanks for showing the correct way to wet shave and congrats on your one year of wet shaving.

[@kevyshaves4109]

Jeffrey Durbin Thanks Jeffrey. It's always good to hear when someone else decides to give this way of shaving a try. There's lots of videos online of guys shaving and they're a good place to look to see what others do for little tips and different techniques. I'm sure you won't need the first aid stuff! Lol! Be good to hear how the shave went. Keep at it and before long you'll be glad you started shaving this way. Cheers . Kevy 😀

[@jeffreydurbin9919]

Hello Kevy, I did shave today and wow it is a lot different than with a modern razor. I had three days growth and it was fantastic. I only nicked myself twice so I hope it just wasn't beginners luck. Thanks for your words of encouragement and now I need to spend some money on shaving items. lol

[@kevyshaves4109]

Jeffrey Durbin That's great news Jeffrey! It is different from shaving with cartridge razors but take your time, enjoy it and before too long you'll be getting BBS shaves. I'm glad to hear it went well and good to hear you're soon to join the bankrupt wet shavers society! Lol! Thanks for letting me know. Cheers. Kevy 😀

[@bendycard]

Well done Kevy, congratulations on your 1st anniversary, I'll have to go and watch the first one to see how it was, makes me wish I'd filmed my first too 😌👏 I don't like to mention it on such an auspicious day, but I have the S brush you should have got 🙄 I do hope our American friends enjoyed the correct pronunciation of the word "herb" 😌👍

[@kevyshaves4109]

Dave C Thanks Dave. I should have got the S-brush with the short loft. This one is way to floppy, but it's sentimental as it was my first brush. Lol! I know, herb with an H right? You wouldn't say 'appy birthday...unless your a Cockney! 😂

[@bendycard]

Kevy I know you have a good selection of brushes but it's less than a fiver on Connaught for the s10065. How was it for you looking back at you first video/shave? I hope it's with a sense of pride. Yeah, I've always loved 'erb, it cracks me up every time. 😂

[@kevyshaves4109]

Dave C Looking back is always good to see how much progress I've made since that first shave. I'm nowhere near accomplished yet as a shaver but I definitely feel I'm starting to get better. It's funny but it all seems to click together all at the same time, then I'll go and have the worst shave ever and it's back to the drawing board! Lol! All good fun though.

[@bendycard]

Kevy Ha ha, I know but I think it's the same for everyone, it's just the armchair experts don't have a camera pointed at them. 😂 Your techniques has obviously improved, we can all see that'. Do you keep a mental note of which techniques you've borrowed from others, I know I do? 🙄 I recently improved my cross grain techniques with a straight by watching the Stallion, his angles were similar to mine, but just better. 😌👏

[@kevyshaves4109]

Dave C Good stuff. I do try to remember different techniques if I see them Dave. Kevy 👍

[@ianboyd9723]

Happy DE anniversary dude.

[@kevyshaves4109]

Ian Boyd Thanks Ian 👍

[@samdeur]

I had the same feeling of excitement when I started wet shaving with a de razor I think a bit less than a year. Look forward to next shave way better then electric

[@kevyshaves4109]

TuxKey I still get excited deciding what to use for each shave. It's great fun right? Lol! Cheers. Kevy 😃

[@samdeur]

Totally agree..Sinds i have bin using Sterling Soap from the US. i have found out that paying more than $1,70 or $2 for an ounce is overpaying. i mean Artisan quality soap clean ingredients no crap like EDTA for under $2 an ounce..that's amazing i really feel like i have bin ripped of.. so these days i compare all prices with my best performer. i talked to RazorRock and they told me that they would be opening a EU internet store soon so can't wait for sum good competition here in the EU. i know there are stores like "executive-shaving" that need sum competition to pul them back to reality ahahaha..

[@kevyshaves4109]

TuxKey Stirling soap are still on my radar. I've only used a small sample in one of my recent vids. That's great news if RazoRock open an online EU internet store. Here's hoping it will be soon. Cheers. Kevy 👍

[@shave-a-thon3415]

You said it! I have about 8 soaps, 20 different creams. 4 brands of witch hazel, 25 aftershaves, 7 balms and quite a few colognes. Each day I try to select a different combo. Kevy, in your case with all the soaps you have, the combo possibilities are infinite!

[@davidpackkard3354]

The 34C rocks! It's one of my favorite razors.

[@davidpackkard3354]

Great shaving advice Kevy.

[@kevyshaves4109]

David It's a razor that will be with us for many years to come. Cheers. Kevy 👍

[@kevyshaves4109]

David Cheers David!

[@chiplumber]

Happy anniversary Kevy and may you have many more. I to suffer from RAD.

[@kevyshaves4109]

dtr130 lol! Welcome to the club!

[@shave-a-thon3415]

I think Kevy has SAD (soap acquistion disorder), while rather than RAD, I've developed CAD (cologne acquisition disorder). I include aftershave/cologne's in that group but have soured on all weak aftershaves. Recently, I find myself also only buying bulk orders of favorite razor blades once i find reputable sellers..

[@tristanriches4407]

Great shave Kevy, thanks for all the videos, you inspired me to try DE shaving a few weeks ago and I am really enjoying it. I'm still learning and my technique isn't the best at the moment but I feel it is improving, I have the 34c and am currently trying treet blades as I found I was getting a lot of rb with the Astra platinum blades so thought I would try a milder blade. Keep up the good work, I'm sure I will get there in the end lol.

[@kevyshaves4109]

Tristan Riches Hi Tristan. Firstly, thanks for the compliment 😀 Great to hear you're enjoying your shaves. It takes a few shaves to get the hang of this way of shaving but stick with it and like anything, the more you do it, the easier it gets. The 34C is a fantastic razor. Blades are very subjective and it's good to try as many different brands to see what works for you. What's great for some, doesn't work for others. It's weird how such a small piece of metal can feel so different. Keep at it and I promise it will get better. Cheers. Kevy 👍

[@alespice50]

Great video as always Kevy, this is your yank Hibs fan again..I just enjoy the passion and mirth you bring to your videos. keep it up ..now im gonna have to try that soap..and that S brush IS monstrous. That was the second brush I tried...once....never used it again..but the Omega boar is a nice brush for near as to nothing

[@kevyshaves4109]

alespice50 Hiya! Thanks for watching and for the comment. I've heard good things about the omega boar brushes. Hibees you say? Good stuff 👍😀 Cheers. Kevy.

[@walkerck]

Nice work, Kevy!👍

[@kevyshaves4109]

Charlie Walker Thanks Charlie. I enjoyed this much more than the first DE shave! Kevy 👍

[@1989dipankar]

Shaving topic aside.. Kevy I bet you can`t loose the ''don`t blink'' game anytime, with anyone! :D

[@kevyshaves4109]

Ha ha! 😂

[@jamesejudy3]

great shave! it's nice to visit our roots on occupation. That's funny, I almost never rush to open a mail call, I usually wait at least an hour, an exercise in conquering my haste :-)

[@kevyshaves4109]

James Judy 3 Cheers James. I admire your restraint at being able to control your urge to open your mail calls! 👏 Kevy 👍

[@dc76384]

I don't think you'll find too many razors with the audible feedback of the Mercur34 c

[@kevyshaves4109]

It does have great feedback. Cheers. Kevy :)

[@RonnieGreher]

Nice shave Kevy. That soap is very nice.

[@kevyshaves4109]

ronnie greher You're spot on Ronnie. Sometimes I think people forget Simpson's make excellent shaving products alongside their superb shaving brushes. Kevy 😀

[@stephenmkeer]

Thanks for the shout out and for using the a.s I sent you.I don't know if you saw my recent video,one of my subscribers gave me a tip of using sudocrem for my troubled area on my neck,it works well.You should get some for you neck.

[@kevyshaves4109]

The Suffolk Shaver Cheers Steve. That splash is good s-Tuff. Sudocrem was a staple in my house when I was growing up with all the babies! It is good stuff, might give it a go. Cheers mate 👍

[@s.j.l.8736]

Great video Kevy. I started wet shaving back in July 2013, I seen PaulHFilms using the Merkur Futur and he was using a Feather blade in it and you know Paul he makes it look so easy, so I through I will get me one of them Futur razors with them Feather blades. So I went at it like I would do with my Mach 3 and it was like a horror movie in my bathroom, I was bleeding from ear to ear. There was more blood in the sink than water lol. But three and a bit years later I've mastered wet shaving and I wouldn't go back to my mach 3 now.

[@kevyshaves4109]

steven lamond I'll bet that's what happens to most people to come over to this way of shaving. Talk about throwing yourself in at the deep end! Merkur Futur and a Feather on your first shave? Brilliant! Great to hear you've mastered it and you're enjoying your shaves. Cheers. Kevy 😀

[@s.j.l.8736]

***** Yeah, I didn't know what I was letting myself in for at the time lol. Cheers. Steven.

[@shave-a-thon3415]

To this day the first use of a Feather with a Merkur Futur is a tough go. The pressure's got to be very light, but by that 3rd pass, there's little left other than in my usual spots along the jawline, middle of the neck, and sides of the jaw. Subsequent uses of a Feather are fantastic.

[@kevyshaves4109]

Shave- a-thon Feathers have fell out of favour with me after a couple of bad shaves using them. I might need to revisit them again soon.

[@shave-a-thon3415]

I think a Feather and the Merkur Progress are a good match. With the Futur, I don't think I'd go above setting 2 or 3 with a Feather and only after the first use with a different razor.

[@Chris-zz8jx]

Cograts on the first yr. If you had to start from scratch what razor would you get, brush, soap/cream, thayers, a/s splash?

[@kevyshaves4109]

Chris James Great question! Razor: Merkur 34C, Brush: Razorock Plissoft. Soap: Chiseled Face Ghost Town Barber. Cream: Supermax. Thayer's: Cucumber. A/S: Stirling Piacenza. Balm: Pall Mall Barber's.

[@Chris-zz8jx]

I asked suffolk shaver on his channel same question and he also said Merkur 34c -so lots of love for that razor including from Nick shaves. Which razorock plissoft brush though Kevy?

[@kevyshaves4109]

Chris James The original Plissoft. The 24mm synthetic brush. The 34C is a great razor that's loved by lots of shavers.

[@shave-a-thon3415]

There are two Razorock Plissofts. The Bruce and the Big Bruce. I see you have the smaller one? Do you know of someone with the bigger version (26 mm) and if so, what's their opinion? www.italianbarber.com/collections/brushes/products/big-bruce-razorock-plissoft-big-bruce-synthetic-shaving-brush www.italianbarber.com/collections/brushes/products/bruce-handle-razorock-plissoft-synthetic-shaving-brush I guess you like the synthetic more than you do the Semogue 830 boar brush. As for creams, it's interesting that you prefer Supermax over Palmolive menthol/classic from Italy and Proraso. There's a bunch of creams I like including Palmolive and Proraso. I find Omega and La Toja to be excellent as I do Tabac and even Williams Ice Blue. My favorite Thayers is the lemon with the Medicated Superhazel a close 2nd. Aftershave favorites are too numerous to mention but Lucky Tiger and Tabac are up there as is Ogallala Limes and Peppercorns and several from the Clubman line. Now before we entered the world of DE shaving, how many of these products would we have heard of?

[@briced.hornback1062]

Thank you!

[@lordciscotopia]

Favorite Kevy Shaves video: #72 Phoenix and Beau Spitfire

[@kevyshaves4109]

Ciscotopia Lol! That was the one that A.S.Hole invaded my video right! 😂

[@lordciscotopia]

Kevy Shaves that's the one.... really good stuff that!

[@petermcgee2770]

Hi kevyshaves what's your go to blade now I think nickshaves is the 7'clock super stainless

[@kevyshaves4109]

peter mcgee At the moment, it would be either a Perma-Sharp or a Polsilver Super Iridium, both fantastic blades. What about you Peter? What's your favourite blade just now?

[@chrisryan8863]

I believe Nick Shaves' go to is the Perma-Sharp now, which super passed the 7 o'clock super stainless for him. They are both great. Kevy, have you ever used the 7 o'clock super stainless? I don't recall if you said you had...

[@kevyshaves4109]

chris ryan I don't think(?) I've used one of the 7 O'clocks Chris, not on video anyway. I'll have a look through my blades and see if I have any. Have you used them? What did you think of them? Cheers. Kevy.

[@shave-a-thon3415]

Here's your answer every time Kevy shaves with a Perma Sharp: i.imgur.com/QfctpG1.jpg

[@markmongo44]

Hey Kevy, congrats! I'm a subscriber and have watched most of your videos. I like your laid back sense of humor. I also started by watching Nick Shaves, Chris Bailey/TSE, PaulHFilms, etc. etc. I have been DE shaving for 18 months now and just got my first straight razor. any chance you will "upgrade" and try out straight shaving too? :-) Cheers, Mark

[@kevyshaves4109]

markmongo44 I'm not sure if I'll upgrade to a straight just yet. I love the idea of it but to be honest I don't think I'd have the time to do all the stropping me honing that goes with it. I'm really enjoying DE shaving just now and the options I have with it. But that's not to say I'll never try a straight razor...watch this space! Cheers for the continued support Mark. Kevy 😀

[@KHLthe2nd]

Mine was similar with the Merkur 34C except I used the Merkur blade (that was not so good) and my brush was similar in the Omega 10048 Professional. My soap was Razorock's Mudder Focker.

[@kevyshaves4109]

KHLthe2nd's Shaving and BS'ing Good gear to start you off there Ken. How do you think the shave went? How long ago was that? Kevy 😀

[@KHLthe2nd]

Kevy Shaves not great in terms of overall performance. I took it fairly conservative; wasn't terrible or bloody. LOL Mine first was probably October 20; almost a year now.

[@KHLthe2nd]

Kevy Shaves We're really on a parallel path. I watched and still the same gents.

[@bisognini]

Congrats !!! And your Lather is perfect!!!

[@kevyshaves4109]

Roberto Bisognini Thanks Roberto. It's taken me one year to master my lathers! Lol! Cheers. Kevy 😀

[@shave-a-thon3415]

As everyone knows by now, Kevy leads the KZbin Shaving League Association in thick lathering. It's always been said that his first pass is just for shaving off his lather lubrication.

[@kevyshaves4109]

Shave- a-thon lol!

[@petermcgee2770]

Hi kevyshaves I think it's between perma sharp and voskhod blades if you could combine the two you would have a blade to be reckoned with the sharpness of the perma sharp and the smoothness of the voskhod

[@kevyshaves4109]

peter mcgee Now that would be a helluva blade! I forgot about Voskhod's, they're up there near the top too.Lol! There's so many blades to try!

[@shave-a-thon3415]

Have you gotten to the point where if you like a blade, you just buy a bulk 100 pack rather than bothering with the higher unit price of one pack? I keep hearing Voskhod's are great, and I see a 100 pack going for around US $10 here on Ebay: www.ebay.com/itm/100pcs-VOSKHOD-RAZOR-BLADES-FREE-GIFT-extra-gift-/161617829372

[@kevyshaves4109]

Shave- a-thon I think I'm very close to that point. 100 Polsilvers sounds like a plan!

[@shave-a-thon3415]

I already ordered. If they're as good as the ones I already have, I'll order another batch of several hundred since it's been written they're being discontinued by Gillette/P&G. I think the original Polsilvers were made in Poland and Shaving.ie) (from Ireland still has some left at a higher price): www.shaving.ie/products/100-polsilver-blades.html www.shaving.ie/products/200-polsilver-blades.html They also have decent prices on razors with a reasonable shipping fee: www.shaving.ie/safety-razors/

[@kevyshaves4109]

Shave- a-thon Cheers for the links buddy. 👍

[@trxmpg70]

Keep the good up the work

[@kevyshaves4109]

REGINALD GREEN Cheers Reginald 👍

[@davidcoleman2463]

I just did my first shave . I got bad razer burn and I cut my chin in a few places . I am doing it all wrong . This is not easy . Help . Lol.

[@kevyshaves4109]

Lol! Keep at it David. It takes a bit of getting used to and a bit of time to get things just right. Keep going and I'm sure pretty soon you'll be getting some great shaves and you won't look back. All the best. Kevy :)

[@Seficus]

Waiting for my first DE Razor to come in the mail today. Can't wait to make the change from cartridge razors. Hopefully I don't cut myself up too much before thanksgiving haha

[@kevyshaves4109]

Nice one Josh. Take your time and I'm sure you'll be just fine. What razor are you getting? Let me know how the shave goes. All the best. Kevy 👍

[@Seficus]

Hey Kevy. I got a Mekur 34c razor with a green tub of Proraso soap, along with a 10048 Omega Boar Hair Brush. The shave went well no nicks surprisingly! Can't wait for the next one. Keep up the great videos!

[@kevyshaves4109]

josh foley Good stuff Josh. Glad to hear it went well and you're looking forward to the next one. You're shaving with good gear so you should be just fine. Enjoy it and it won't be long before you're buying lots of other shaving gear! Lol! All the best. Kevy.

[@tommessig2060]

congrats!

[@kevyshaves4109]

Tom Messig Cheers Tom. Kevy 👍

[@souljacker4570]

15/10 its our 1 year anniversary lol wow that means ive been straight razor shaving for 13 months

[@kevyshaves4109]

Daniel soul McDougall Congrats Daniel. I've yet to attempt a straight razor shave, but one day, you just never know! I'm really enjoying DE shaves a the moment. Cheers. Kevy 👍

[@souljacker4570]

i still de shave 3 out of 5 if im in a rush i use the de still chef so have to be perfectly shaved i only started straight shaving because i got one of them bluebeards revenge shavettes for free when i bought my shaving brush online then i bought one of them gold dollars from anthony and he sent the razor and strop i received them within 3 days from him to scotland new year week very nice guy by the way i suggest when you do get into it to contact him i gave him my max price and he didnt try to sell me the most expensive he had i said i have with shipping around $100-150 and he made me a deal razor strop and shipping $66

[@kevyshaves4109]

Daniel soul McDougall Brilliant Daniel! Which do you prefer? DE or straight?

[@souljacker4570]

honastly i love both but i typticly set the straigh razor aside and will typicly shave at night i make the straight razor special so i grab the simpsons commodore x3 best badger brush amazing by the way think there about £65 at shaving shack i get the better of my soaps or creams and spend a good 20 - 30 minutes and just enjoy the shave but also the reason for de shaving mostly is the maintenance involves in the straight razor with stropping and honing i want to get more straight razors but the ones i want are always out of stock my advice for learning how to hone is to get cheap kitchen knives and sharpen them with the whetstone to get angles i did the same to learn how to sharpen my chef knives but overall i could do either one and be very happy but because of how i set aside time for the straight razor my overall pick would be it for enjoyment

[@kevyshaves4109]

Daniel soul McDougall I think that's what's putting me off starting an obsession with straight razors! My life is hectic enough just now without trying to find time to hone and strop straights. I suppose I could send them to someone to do it for me but I'm finding DE shaving so enjoyable just now that I'll stick with that for now but in the future, you never know! A Simpson's badger brush is on my wish list. Thanks for the brilliant answer. Cheers. Kevy.

[@shave-a-thon3415]

With creams, I like to drop a little into a bowl and bowl lather, adding quite a few drops of water as I go along. The only time I face lather by placing the cream on the brush is if I don't shower before the shave. As usual, KZbin got your name wrong twice (in the first minute): i.imgur.com/R4RrxHi.jpg You should point out the cc thing to your viewers and tell them what to look for.

[@kevyshaves4109]

Shave- a-thon Carrier sheets? That's a new one! I wouldn't normally lather up like this with a cream but it's how I done it on the first shave so I wanted to do the exact same thing this time to see how different a year made. I'll try to remember the CC mention in the next video. Cheers. Kevy 😀

[@shave-a-thon3415]

I prefer the "Candy Sheets KZbin channel" reference in the next screen cap! One other recommendation - if you run certain parts of the shaving videos at half speed using the settings feature, it sometimes sounds like you guys had a few and are shaving "two or three sheets to the wind" so to speak!

[@kevyshaves4109]

Shave- a-thon Candy sheets is going to be my new shaving porn name! Lol! I'll need to try the half speed feature. Cheers. Kevy 👍

[@portydert8362]

Congrats...

[@kevyshaves4109]

portydert portydert Thanks! 😀

[@wtre428476]

I thought this looked familiar ...Didn't you have more hair..lol...Good shave..more to follow...

[@kevyshaves4109]

I did have more hair...yesterday! Lol, 😂

[@starkiller1341]

kevy have you ever grown a beard before?

[@kevyshaves4109]

starkiller1341 Yes. I grew one for a play I was in. It might be happening again soon so watch this space...😉

[@KHLthe2nd]

...but 5 is RIGHT OUT!

[@stephenmkeer]

I found it odd to be shaving the old fashioned way to start with,but it soon became second nature.

[@kevyshaves4109]

The Suffolk Shaver it's great fun trying to master a shave!

[@highonimmi]

you've been de shaving only one year...yet your shaving den is like you've been shaving for a decade! wow....

[@kevyshaves4109]

highonimmi I know! I like trying out different things!

[@highonimmi]

***** I understand..i'm on the road to ad:)

[@shave-a-thon3415]

Kevy is currently looking into renting a storage facility for his shaving supplies, much to the chagrin of the missus!

[@kevyshaves4109]

Shave- a-thon You're not that far off the mark friend! Lol!

[@chrismorley3074]

Lovely Shave Kevy.........!!

[@kevyshaves4109]

Chris Morley Thanks mate 👍

[@Niamhcotts]

One whole year on and a maxed out credit card lol eh Kevy.

[@kevyshaves4109]

Oomer Ha ha! It's getting near to being maxed out! Lol!

[@technicallybrilliant2760]

hi mate , really like your videos . I still say you have a brucie forsyth chin - im just jesting , please carry on making great videos , really look forward to them , like i do my mate kensurfs . Oops i have a question , after kicking you in the balls :O) - if you have used tobs sandlewood , how does the simpsons compare - i have the tobs , and really like it in the winter months along with the tobs sandalwood aftershave "lotion" no alcohol . Your opinion would be interesting since i have no simpsons in my small personsonalized den .

[@kevyshaves4109]

Technically Brilliant I quite like the Brucie reference! Lol! Ken's vids are good. I'll keep making these as I want to document my shaves. I have TOBS Sandalwood in my den and it's a brilliant smelling soap. However the TOBS and Simpson's Sandalwood are completely different smelling creams. The Simpson Sandalwood has a very dark, earthy, smoky kind of Sandalwood scent. I quite like it but I wouldn't think it's for everyone. But as usual, everyone has different tastes when it comes to scent. However, Simpson's make other creams in some great scents. I'm not sure, but you might get a sample from Shavedash. Cheers. Kevy 👍

[@BBS_Robski]

Kevy Shaves good shave...good shave......nice to see you to see you nice 😂

[@kevyshaves4109]

1973Robski Cuddly toy, cuddly toy!!

[@technicallybrilliant2760]

Have you noticed kevy , i lead and others follow ? :O)

[@kevyshaves4109]

Technically Brilliant That could be a Strictly Come Dancing reference! Lol!

[@محمدقندعبدعلي]

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