Unlock the Secret: Why a Slow Shave is Better!

[@ColletteClassic]

That cut happened so fast, but aside from that, great quick shave David! There's a first time 15% coupon code that everyone can use, already built into the site, so I didn't know how to get an "affiliate" situation going. For that I am sorry. I do appreciate the exposure though, and I'm so glad to hear that you've enjoyed what we sent you! Cheers and congratulations to Caleb! What an awesome setup to win! Keep on keeping on brother

[@nathanmarlow325]

Was that the CC1 or CC2 formula? The soaps look great!

[@ColletteClassic]

@@nathanmarlow325 That's the CC1 formula, and I'm glad you like the look of it! The CC2 recipe has some more skin foods and is a favorite of mine, but the CC1 formula works great and comes in the refill pucks if you don't want to commit to a full tub.

[@OhioShaves]

Thanks for that!

[@ColletteClassic]

@@OhioShaves all the thanks go to you my friend, and heal up quick!

[@eastwood34]

I have to remind myself "it's a marathon not a race" when shaving, even after six years of using DE razors.

[@OhioShaves]

Great Point 👍

[@neillobo5231]

Yates makes such fantastic razors. My Titanium Winning has become my daily driver. Can't wait to own several more of them. 😂

[@OhioShaves]

Great Razors.

[@haze5407]

this is the cleanest shave i've seen this week haha

[@OhioShaves]

😃

[@corporalpunish6089]

Still waiting on my Yates to show up. 1-2 weeks has turned into 2 months and counting. My Tetara made its way from Portugal in a week.

[@pstarkey001]

Took about a month or so to get mine and I live near the factory but it's worth the wait for quality.

[@OhioShaves]

it's mom and Pop shop and well worth the wait.

[@brendankulcinski9279]

I recently bought the “Merica” razor from Yates because of your videos of it. I absolutely love it, so shout out to you for the reviews!

[@OhioShaves]

Thanks, brother.

[@futuresequence.]

Just got my first double-edged razor and thought I'd come to say that your videos were very helpful in making me take the leap. The Henson took my long hair right off so fast, but I like to shave against the grain, so it is taking me a lot more time to get tough spots than with a safety razor.

[@OhioShaves]

Great to hear! You'll figure out the way the hairs grow on your face so you can get a perfect shave in a timely manner.

[@okiedokie_cool]

Nice shave David, that razor got you good and it does happen to all. Congratulations to the winner.

[@OhioShaves]

💈👍

[@brianmccarthy1322]

Its all about taking YOUR time. My routine: pre-shave applied after shower, while thatbis soaking in I mix up my lather in a heated bowl. Apply hot lather. Now assemble your razor and blade while the hot lather gets to work. Take your time. Check the blade alignment and exposure. Position the alum block beside the sink. Now at last warm up the razor and start with pass #1. All of these little delays have added up to extended face prep time. Rinse, repeat, rinse, buff iff necessary. Warm rinse. Alum block applied, leave it on while you rinse your lather bowl brush, and razor. If you have done everything right the alum block did not produce lots of stinging. Rinse off the alum with cold water. Pat dry. Apply balm or aftershave. Again if it was a good shave the aftershave will not produce a "Home Alone" scream! Dry off the shaving impliments and put them away until the next shave. Walk out of the bathroom with a smooth face. No stinging or rashes. Aim for this success everytime you shave. Life is full of pain and disappointment. Dont let disappointment YOUR shaves ever go that way. If something is not working STOP! Fix it or f**k it and try over. This is your time. Enjoy it!

[@OhioShaves]

Great tip

[@andraskiss8958]

best shaving channel on youtube! greetings from hungary, keep up the great work sir!

[@OhioShaves]

Nice I'm Hungarian as well

[@andraskiss8958]

awesome! where can one find your email address?

[@OhioShaves]

[e-mail]

[@PhilipGentile-zm7rf]

Yeah buddy, love my Yates! Head shaves with EH work really well. M plate for my face is really smooth. Like it a lot. Cheers!

[@OhioShaves]

Great Razor company. I haven't used a razor from them that I did not like.

[@bsosborne6121]

So, shave # 3 with the Leaf Twig. @ Ohio Shaves, I remembered your tip about not going against the grain starting out. I did two passes with the grain and one final pass across the grain. There was little to no irritation on my neck, except the left side, but very minimal. BBS on my face except my neck area, and there I had very minimal stubble, so I called it a day. The Parker Alum bar, little to no stinging all over, except for a slight bit in the mouth area. Anyway, thanks for the channel, and I got a perfectly fine shave by avoiding an against the grain pass. 👍

[@OhioShaves]

Congratulations. Great Shave

[@Bam76]

I love Yates Razors! I’ve got the SS 921, Brass 921, and the Merica. For the 921’s I have brass M plates with straight bar and open comb. I also have a scalloped bar EH plate and a brass open comb EH plate. I can’t find razors better than these.

[@OhioShaves]

Yeah it's a great product.

[@Bam76]

@@OhioShaves each video I’ve watched that you have used a Yates razor it looks like it gives you a pretty good shave. The Merica stood out to me the most when you used it.

[@ATexanShaves]

Collette Classics is a great soap! Everyone should give them a try. Great product for a great value!

[@OhioShaves]

I enjoy using it myself. Good stuff.

[@LukasGodfrey]

Use the alum block and apply pressure directly on the nick for about a minute. That will stop the bleeding. Always worked for me. Great shave btw.

[@Indyshaver]

I picked up a Yates Winning in SS off a resale page and really like it, great daily driver. I like natural deodorants with no aluminum, I like to alum on my underarms before the deodorant, really seems to help the natural deodorant last longer.

[@OhioShaves]

Great tip I'll give that a shot.

[@Junior_Meat]

Great shave! Sorry about the cut. Happens to the best. Congrats to the winner! I hope you enjoy all the cool swag!

[@OhioShaves]

Thanks 👍

[@jeffpalmer9149]

Every time I nick myself it is always rushing or just pressing too hard. Well except for the Soloedge. Every once in a while I get the angle wrong and make a nice slice in me. I also keep a styptic pen around just for those deeper cuts the alum block won't fix. Great idea on the practice lathering at night. Thanks again for a great video and review.

[@OhioShaves]

Thanks, brother. Yeah I need to get a septic pen. Probably use it once or twice a year. But well needed thanks for sharing and all your support.

[@pstarkey001]

Just got my Yates a few days ago but still haven't had a chance to use it yet because I've been out of town. Will be using it tomorrow. Can't wait.

[@OhioShaves]

Sweet.

[@flynn6306]

I know many people rave about the EH plate but my H has more than enough aggression and efficiency for me. Actually the M plate with an Accuforge blade my sweet spot

[@OhioShaves]

love those blades

[@chocopop1997]

David. No one comes close to the quality of shaving videos you do. You should make a vs video with the timeless razor ti95 open comb with maybe the Rockwell or something

[@PrimeShavings]

He really should man! When I saw him uploade the video of the ti95 was AMAZING 😫

[@OhioShaves]

Thank you much

[@sellitman]

Great shave Dave. I love my Yates Merica razor. Next up will be a 921-M . The Linen soap sounds like a winner too. It was also nice seeing you use my favorite blade. Yes it has the wax/glue but the shave is what it's all about.

[@OhioShaves]

Thanks 👍

[@sonidsonid]

Styptic pencil get one in your arsenal 😊

[@OhioShaves]

That pen would've definitely stopped the blood. It took a gash out of my face.

[@RSturtleness]

Great vid. Glad to see even a seasoned vet can nick himself. 😂. BTW I use Thayers with a lavender scent. It’s awesome.

[@OhioShaves]

Do you consider it to be sticky?

[@RSturtleness]

Nope. Smooth as silk.

[@OhioShaves]

Thanks because someone mentioned in the comments in a previous video that it had a sticky finish to it. I couldn’t see how that was possible.

[@motorockstar8379]

Yeah I hate when a perfect shave is ruined by a nick that was my fault. Doesn’t happen often, but it has happened. Thanks for sharing my friend.

[@OhioShaves]

Thanks for your support, brother.

[@RHDaveShaves]

Alum blocks are great, but nicks like that need a bit more. Styptic pencils are good, used them for decades, until I discovered Proraso styptic gel. That works best for me. Cheers, Dave. Great vid.

[@OhioShaves]

Great tip. I need to order one.

[@RichardE62]

I use the Razorock alum block. It has a nice case but it's about half the size of the Parker. Nice size though.

[@OhioShaves]

good to know it comes in a case. Thanks for that Richard.

[@neillobo5231]

Take your time, you'll get faster naturally especially with the right razor and blade. So, unfortunately the PAA copper ascension didn't work out for me. Beautiful razor, but a couple of the teeth were bent so I returned it. But I just pulled the trigger on the PAA Quantum razor. Hopefully 2nd times the charm. 🤞

[@OhioShaves]

Nice

[@Sharpe-Shaver76]

Wow, David gotta love a good nick. Good thing you didn't use an Accuthrive blade.

[@OhioShaves]

It was deep

[@resusmedic4494]

Did you go with the Permasharp because of my comment on the last vid?? 😂. You did nick yourself pretty good there but I actually kinda like seeing that you and Matt and Geo can still get nicks just like everyone else. Keep it up man! Love the vids and product commentary.

[@OhioShaves]

Thank you much

[@RichardE62]

I've been trying so many brushes in my Timeless Handle. It is awesome. You can try all the brushes for pennies compared to buying the whole brush. I want to try an Merica razor. It's on my list. Or should I get a build your on razor? Yates is on the agenda though.

[@OhioShaves]

If you go with the build your own, you can get all three different plates and have every option Jake offers at Yates.

[@RichardE62]

@@OhioShaves Mild yet efficient shave. Which plate?

[@RichardE62]

Medium yet efficient is what I meant to say.

[@dennisshaw8375]

The stone washed steel with brass plate looks so cool, and the YP logo. Very 1920s Metropolis look. This same build is on my radar. It's just a beautiful razor. How does the EH plate compare to 6plate on Rockwell ? You got me shaving on 6plate even against the grain. Not sure if I can handle EH. Maybe H will suffice.

[@OhioShaves]

What a fantastic Razor. I would say would probably be like a plate 7 if that would exist. Super smooth though just like a Rockwell.

[@dennisshaw8375]

Thanks for the feedback, that helps. I will definitely consider EH plate then. Maybe order both H and EH plate.

[@OhioShaves]

Good call. Here’s a link to save you some money. Yates Precision 5% off code: OHIOSHAVES5 Model 921: yatesprecision.com/products/model-921-stainless-steel-safety-razor?sca_ref=4068873.qNgUzofCr0

[@Jon-nz3dm]

I have the 921-M in the as-machined finish, as I'm still relatively new I was hesitant to go with anything more aggressive. I'm really wanting to try the H plate now, will probably order the brass hybrid open comb/straight bar plate. The photos I've seen look amazing. Might also try the stubby handle since the stock one feels a bit too long. edit: dude, I cut myself in the exact same spot yesterday when I wasn't trying to shave the spot. even with the milder version, this razor just has profile that will nick you really easily if you just move it slightly wrong while NOT shaving. strange, but I still love it

[@OhioShaves]

Nice

[@RoderickGMacLeod]

@Ohio Shaves Time to explore the wide world of styptics. They have more hemostatic power than a block of alum and work way better than a little piece of toilet paper. I'm a big fan of My-Nik-Is-Sealed. It's in a little roll-on bottle. It's less messy than dealing with powder or a pencil and it won't shatter if you drop it on a hard surface like a stone countertop or tile floor. I dries clear, unlike the pencils that leave dry white residue.

[@OhioShaves]

I'll look into it. Thanks for the tip

[@RoderickGMacLeod]

@@OhioShaves you're welcome. CVS has a similar product in their Goodline brand. One other thing I forgot is that the roll-on types also function as a clear bandage.

[@BryanD_XRP]

Another great video and shave. Love that you keep it real with the nics..shows us that no matter how much experience you have it still happens. Thank God for alum! Congrats Caleb! Great giveaway combo!

[@BryanD_XRP]

Haha that's funny your ringtone for them texting you to go eat was the hunger games😂

[@OhioShaves]

Thanks, brother. I've had that Text tone for a while. It's funny when you're out at a store at a restaurant it goes off people look at you. They recognize the time but they're not sure.😂

[@arthasdeskia]

Thanks for the video mate have a good one

[@OhioShaves]

Thanks, you too!

[@mattmohi970]

Perma Sharp! I've cut myself in that spot before. I have to remember to separate strokes on that mouth crease line. At least we know your a real human and not an AI replicant.

[@OhioShaves]

a lot of AI going on here on KZbin.

[@patnaikunisanthiswaroop8846]

Hi bro. How r u? I ask one question to you please give honesty replay. Do you use so many razors. Which is the best razor in your life?

[@OhioShaves]

That's a tough question. I don't think I could sing it down to just one Razor. I have about a dozen Razors that I absolutely love and would recommend to anyone.

[@jonhens7929]

Nice vid! Was that the Hunger Games ringtone?

[@OhioShaves]

Thanks it sure is.

[@SANSOOBOXER_OFFICIAL]

Y do u have to practice bro? Genuine question, I've only been wet shaving for 5 months. How do u practice? Tell me so I can try

[@ColletteClassic]

I do what he's talking about myself at night. Use the time you would normally use to wash your face, assuming you do that before bed or after work. Instead of using a cream and doing it by hand, use your shaving soap and a brush to wash your face. Make a lather then just rinse it off. You'll be surprised at how much better of a lather you start making and with how good your skin will start feeling!

[@SANSOOBOXER_OFFICIAL]

@ColletteClassic O ok!! I'm gna try it 2nite, thank u!! 🙏 👊

[@ColletteClassic]

@@SANSOOBOXER_OFFICIAL no problem. Good luck!

[@OhioShaves]

Practice at night with your shaving brush to clean your face. If you have a complexion problem, it will definitely clear it up quickly. At least that's been my experience.

[@talega1]

styptic pencil, those work well

[@OhioShaves]

thanks for the tip

[@theinspector1]

Nice video, David! Much appreciated! I highly value your opinions! I always use my Clubman Jumbo Styptic Pencil for any cuts, as well as weepers. It is a more concentrated product (for lack of a better product description), in my opinion. It always does the trick for me! I will check out Collettes Classics!

[@OhioShaves]

The septic pen is on my list. great call

[@daddyfixit3918]

Thanks for the new content! I'm new to wet shaving (about a month) and have been using a rockwell 6c with a nacet blade, change blades every two shaves, yet i always get irritation/alum block sting every shave on my whole face.. any tips? I shave every 3 days btw

[@OhioShaves]

I would buy a variety pack of double edge, razor blades

[@daddyfixit3918]

@@OhioShaves thanks!, so far i have tried rockwell, sp platinum, nacet and king c, all are irritated by alum block, neck irritation has gone down with more practice though!

[@dsanchez9703]

Cool brother

[@OhioShaves]

Thanks

[@AccessTerminal]

What do we gotta do to see you do a full head and face shave combo at the same time like full white face. Happy passing

[@OhioShaves]

There's plenty of them out there.

[@Dreadnaught14_88]

​@@OhioShavesyeah let's see a full head and face shave where you lather your whole head and face at the same time so it's just your eyes and mouth showing. I would appreciate it happy passing 🙏🏻

[@Somerandomguy2998]

Could you review the Yaqui slant? It's super agressive

[@OhioShaves]

I don’t have one

[@rangiz99]

how more effecient is the yates razors compared to the winning or the merica? Just curious as my wife already yelled at me due to the collection I have

[@OhioShaves]

It's definitely a step up with the EH plate with very little blade field. I think that's why I like it so much.

[@TheWilkReport]

After my shave I like to apply my witch hazel, and while my face is still wet with it run my alum block thereon. I figure: why waste water wetting the alum block when I already start my post-shave treatment with a liquid?

[@OhioShaves]

You don't get a white crustacean on your face from the Alum. If I don't rinse it off my face, I notice a white haze.

[@TheWilkReport]

@@OhioShaves Ah. I don't really get that on my face, but then, by the time I finish rinsing out my lather bowl and brush, it's time to pat my face dry. Maybe my face is just weird.

[@Rood67]

Links in the description for everything except the soap.

[@OhioShaves]

I didn't have a link to give out but he has reached out in the comment section is offering 15% that's built into your first order.

[@tomassalazar2798]

Old fashioned trick Ohio shaves keep a bag of cotton balls then rub on over your face if it catches then it means you missed a spot

[@OhioShaves]

👍

[@alspencer2794]

That razor is just a cut above🙈

[@marcosgbrl]

Eu não uso rede social, mas gostaria de te mandar uma mensagem privada, a cerca do barbear molhado. Para qual e-mail eu posso estar enviando? Saudações do Brasil

[@OhioShaves]

[e-mail]

[@darren68jj]

#ohioshavestimelessrazor

[@OhioShaves]

👍

[@williammurphy1756]

When the alum block fails me I use a styptic pencil and that works great. Have a great week. 👍💈🩹

[@OhioShaves]

Thanks for the tip.