What Your Daddy Didn't Tell You About Shaving!

[@AnthonyCurreri]

Like most people I made the change to a safety razor because of the price of standard cartridge type refills. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made. A safety razor when done correctly will give you a much closer shave and a puck of Shaving soap with a shaving brush will last you much longer. Listen to this man. He knows what he's talking about. Your skin and your wallet will thank you

[@KarmaFlight]

And it's a lot more fun!

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Anthony! I couldn't have said it better myself!

[@AnthonyCurreri]

@@geofatboy my pleasure. Keep the videos coming!

[@jasonchandler2463]

@@geofatboy I have a straight razor that was made in 1802 just had to put another edge on it using water stones.

[@SaltySeaDaddy]

Yes, yes. Same here. Made the switch in 2018. Never looked back. Months ago jumped the fence to straights. Found that once I produced a hell of an edge on a straight using hones and strops, been addicted again..lol... Cartridges, to many problems and waste. Geo is solid and right on.

[@dirufanboy1971]

I'm a Kiwi and I started shaving at 13. One of my earliest (and fondest) memories is of watching my Grandfather shave with his safety razor (which he purchased in the early 1930s!).

[@The_Spectre.]

My Grandpa was born in 1890. I wish I had the straight razors he used. He died in 1976 when I was 10 years old. I wish I could go back in time and talk to him and share some shaving stories. Thanks for sharing this video, Geo!

[@BotanicAlpaca]

indeed my grandpa was right with his shaving, now it's my turn to continue this tradition! -Cheers

[@geofatboy]

Your Grandpa was a good man! You are doing him proud by carrying on his tradition.

[@beauxhargrove7722]

I didn't have a dad to teach me. I'm thankful for men like you who share their wisdom for those of us who have just had to figure things out along the way.

[@honuhalawahalepule653]

"Shave like your grandpa did." I love it Mr. Geofatboy! One of the best overviews of 'wet shaving' I've seen in 2019.

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Honu!

[@ortiz11039]

Understand that sometimes the razor can be expensive, but it will last for generations if you take care of it. I'm serious.

[@geofatboy]

Good point Luis!

[@peterbrown954]

Greatest decision of my 30’s has been changing to a de safety razor. Look forward to shaving every time.

[@tushyatrivedi7236]

Really deep knowledge of shaving, i dont think anyone can do better than you, keep making more videos geofatboy Congratulations!

[@geofatboy]

Sweet! Thanks very much Tushya!

[@aminsherasiddiq3112]

You're a great teacher geo ! I learned to shave with a Straight Razor from you and believe me ,not only my friends were surprised , but even a pro barber admired me and said " They can not perform a shave like this on their own face with a Straight Razor ! Thanks geo .God bless you .

[@zRayzor]

click on video -> like -> watch it Been addicted to your videos lately keep it up geo. Greetings from Germany

[@geofatboy]

Thanks much Rayzor! I am thankful for your support. Great name BTW!

[@georgemakuca4135]

Ja Ja Danke!!!

[@starlodear2987]

An adjustable razor IS perfect for beginners! Start at 1 and work yourself slowly up to 6 with the Futur. You won't need to buy several razors to find the right one. Also, you can adjust an adjustable to the aggressiveness of different blades instead of using different razors on different blades. I started with adjustable and got bbs shaves immediately. Had I bought a non adjustable as a newbie and that razor had happened to be mild giving me a bad shave, I would have given up on safety razors. Get the Merkur futur, newbies. It's amazing.

[@geofatboy]

You mean this one? shavenation.com/search?q=merkur+futur Actually, thanks very much for your input. It sounds logical to me!

[@richardweilandt3315]

I started shaving when I was 12 with a Shick butterfly razor my dad had. I graduated to a straight razor when I was 16 when I found my stepmother's dads straight razor. I honed it stripped it and was shaving with it when she saw and gave me the razor to keep. I have a nice collection of wedge razors and DE razors.

[@svtlyceeimzouren950]

all men on this planet should listen to this man.

[@Shaverboy516]

Can’t believe how much money I wasted on cartridge razors, converted to traditional wet shaving and won’t go back! Solid advice from Geo!

[@geofatboy]

Thanks very much RK!

[@marclopez9856]

Glad you started putting videos out again.. Thanks for all the shaving tips😀😀 I clean the run ways and figure 8 my shaves everyday

[@geofatboy]

Love it Marc! I'm always busy with the business but I'm trying to devote more time to the videos, which for me are the most fun of all of it!

[@earlvarner9479]

Safety razor is the way to go!

[@geofatboy]

Amen to that!

[@blueknight1109]

You should do a video on your top five best shaving soaps and creams.

[@geofatboy]

Great idea, thanks BlueKnight!

[@tommyshoe-star1426]

when you´re watching geo´s videos and let you get that urge to get shaved then he has done everything right ;) I´m so glad I discovered this channel a few years ago, thanks for all the advice

[@viriatvsoflvsitania5422]

My grandpa was always impeccably well groomed and I pretty much got the habit from him. Shaving is a morning ritual that truly helps me prepare for the day ahead. The whole process of preparing the razor, lathering the cream, performing the pre-shaving/shaving/post-shaving is just bliss... I honestly don't get the big bearded hipsters I see everyday, but hey, if it's their thing... Love these videos Geo, keep them coming. Happy Easter.

[@dirufanboy1971]

I don't understand the hipsters either. Why would a young man voluntarily want to look thirty or forty years older than he is? Never understood that at all. Also I think a real man takes a blade to the face every day.

[@Mr100Rupees]

I am from Greece , nice background Geo !!

[@bekosh248]

I wish this was around 20 years ago. I'm relearning how to shave in my 30s with a straight razor. Thank you sir! You got yourself a new subscriber.

[@JoyShaving]

Nice info Geo👍 I used to see my dad shave the traditional way with inexpensive razors, and he always got good shaves he always used old spice aftershave after alum, those days there were no aftershave balms. But yes traditional way feels.more natural to me than cartridge and foam Thanks for sharing this video 👍

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Joy, By your thumbnail pic I can see you are a big fan of shaving. Enjoy!

[@NatureandSpirit111]

My dad used one of these but he was greedy with his knowledge my grandfather gave him. I’m surprised, really, that I have only now into my 30’s, discovered this. Looking forward to actually shaving instead of scraping and pulling my skin off and planning a rather lengthy (3-4 days) recovery time from a cartridge.

[@Shamimfarsi]

Perhaps the best quick video guideline for shaving that I have ever seen. Short, concise and direct to the point. Grazie mile!

[@samiresam9906]

i miss you so much , thank you geofatboy .

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Samir-Good to hear from you.

[@achimkohlhage1328]

Wish y were my father, as he nvr taught me. Did listen to yr tution n can cfm I alr know the basics. Great background picture, spring is lurking ard the corner. Cheers fm the Lion City.

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Achim! In this video I'm your Daddy for 16 minutes and 8 seconds! I'm glad you like the videos and-I can't wait for summer 😎

[@williammanico2359]

Great stuff Geo! Best shaving channel. You are the guru of shaving hands down.

[@geofatboy]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate you and your support.

[@3Pillers]

Thanks for posting - daily shaver - DE and straight (shavette) razors.

[@geofatboy]

Nice! Keep up the good work.

[@SpartanWolf222]

One bit of wisdom I got from George Bruno, a famous barber instructor, is to use Cremo as a pre-shave cream. Not only does it provide a second layer of protection underneath whatever you put on top whether it is shaving gel or shaving soap, but it also makes for a slick shave and it is easy to reactivate with more water if it dries up while you make your lather. On a bonus side, it's relatively cheap and you don't need a whole lot to put on your face. Note: I apply Cremo on my first pass and I only do two-pass shaves. I don't think it will linger after you shave it off, but I don't feel the need to add more yet with my setup.

[@Mike-.747]

Because of your videos that have educated me in the art of shaving with a safety razor, I switched over a year ago. I now use a 1964 Gillette Tech razor, best shaves ever and low cost. My blade of choice is the Astra platinum, followed by Pol Silver. Thank you Geo, I appreciate your time and effort to share your knowledge.

[@mikeh9701]

Hi Geo- Great shaving advice, as always! Enjoy the weekend ahead and all the best!

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Mike-Best to you and yours as well.

[@guylewis7418]

I really appreciated the info you’ve given out in your videos. The service from your company has been first rate, too! Wet shaving is ZENSUAL!

[@joshmartimez2235]

My grandfather nor step grand father taught me how to shave. When I was 13 I noticed some dark peach fuzz on my face and so did my dad. My dad showed me how to shave once and after that i learned everything else on my own or from the internet. Great video!

[@WolfRanger2008]

You have landed yourself in great the predicament! You may have to change your name from Geofatboy to Professor Geofatboy given how wonderfully well these tutorial videos are presented, structured and delivered. Bravo, Well Done and a Jolly Good Show! ;-)

[@haikohammer4894]

WoW... Ein sehr gutes Grundlagenvideo von dir, Top... Da für dass du schon so lange am Start bist war dieses Video sehr grundlagenbasiert und ausführlich. Perfekt für Einsteiger sowie Fortgeschrittene.... Vielen dank

[@geofatboy]

Vielen Dank für Ihre freundlichen Worte und Unterstützung. Ich bin froh, dass dir das Video gefallen hat.

[@LumosX]

Using safety razors is much cheaper in the long run, it's much better, much less irritating, and much more enjoyable when you lather up with a brush and nice cream. I realise I sound like an advert, but I used to utterly hate shaving until I switched to a safety razor a few months ago. I shall never look back. Wet shaving with a safety razor is a proper art in itself, and coming out of the bathroom clean-shaven and without suffering from severe razor burn is extremely satisfying. I'd recommend a safety razor to anyone. You also get the perk of not being preached to by modern ideologues...

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Lumos, I'm not sure why this comment is not way at the top of the list!

[@LumosX]

@@geofatboy Thanks! Your videos also helped a lot with my transition to DE shaving, so thanks for that as well. :)

[@folksurvival]

Too many nasty chemicals in shaving creams though.

[@b.c.gamingss]

@Thomas Jefferson I am budget shaver. One razor, one brush and two packs of blades. And a different soap every time I run out of it. I am not going to say that I do not want to collect but I can't. Good shaves.

[@borbetomagus]

Very nice overview of shaving products. Surprised you didn't describe some of the starter sets you offer for beginners. Perhaps you should offer a starter set with several options. An adjustable safety razor - Rockwell 6C or Parker Variant (since they better suit different shaving skills (and beard growths) than a fixed blade safety razor), a large synthetic brush, Proraso soap or cream, IMUSA salsa bowl (which makes a great, cheap lathering bowl), alum block, and an aftershave (Proraso Green or Osage Rub), balm (Arko or Suavacito), or witch hazel option. One can make a sufficient lather with a pea-sized amount of soap or cream that is first pressed or distributed in a salsa bowl, before building a lather with a barely damp, synthetic brush. This can keep a soap or croap dry (and less messy). 'Blooming' isn't necessary to make a great lather, as you can make a great lather with flakes from a triple milled soap.

[@geofatboy]

Thanks! In this one I just wanted it to be an overview of all the steps involved in the shaving process. I didn't even mention the names of all the products to keep it within time constraints. Thank you for your wise input though.

[@Pensi0nar]

5:57 I never understood why people use the brush, but after I tried, I can never go back! 6:08 I liked that pun :)

[@geofatboy]

The proof is in the pudding. Ohmmmmmm.....

[@summcunt5421]

I'm chasing a video to show my son. For him, it would need to say "Shave like your great grandfather.", because his grandfather uses a cartridge razor, which is exactly why I've always had a beard until recently. Now I'm using a safety razor regularly and just had my first shave with a straight razor today. I like that I can shave without using plastic.

[@smccoy1860]

Thanks again for showing us how to shave the way Grandpa did. Old School rocks!

[@andreibaditoiu]

Watching this video I remembered how as a little kid I was looking at my father shaving with a safety razor, a Gillette Black Beauty I think it's called. It did bring back some memories... After 2 decades of cartridges, I just bought a safety razor. I can't wait to shave with it.

[@JorgeBalart]

Great video. My granfather shaved with a Straight razor. I am still working on that but savety razors are great. Thanks!

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Jorge.

[@mrchihuahuaboy4306]

I’ve been watching you for years now I’ve had a beard for 4 years and decided to shave normal cartridge razors are expensive and gave me irritation I already had a safety razor but was frustrated with trying to use it but I watched a lot of your videos and now i like using my safety razor I look forward to shaving because of you thank you for teaching me how to properly shave

[@johngoard8272]

Great to see you back GFB and this is a good tutorial for the newbies:D

[@geofatboy]

Thanks John!

[@lommerdpassievrucht8555]

My grandfather only has bad things to say about safety razors haha. He always talks about his time in the military when he always carried a pack of cigarette rolling papers to patch the cuts after shaving with a razor. He went to electric shaving when he got the chance. So i'm actually teaching him the DE razor method. How funny is that

[@NG-iy5rq]

This is the right way of healthy wet shaving. Pre shave cream. It's also recommended with wet electric shaving. The brush can clean your face. Actors and and stars and politicians for sure like these videos..

[@gpolichron]

outstanding videos, nice work.. Besibes, i love your backgrounds fron Greece.. Acropolis, Samos, etc.. I wonder if you are involved with my country in some way..

[@geofatboy]

Thanks! If you are asking if I'm Greek, I am. Samos.

[@gpolichron]

@@geofatboy nice to hear patrioti !! Greedings fron Crete!! Keep going !!

[@primarycoolant5458]

Very informative video Geo.. Lots of valuable info for those just starting to shave old school.

[@geofatboy]

Thanks K B!

[@jodykyer8602]

Great Video GEO! I'm sure there's a lot of guys that wasn't shown how to shave by their Dad. I'm one of them. Have a Great Weekend GEO!

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Jody! I'm glad I could be your substitute Daddy for 16:08 - Take care.

[@dimitardimitrov5366]

Great point on why the shaving foam aerosols are junk!

[@geofatboy]

Thanks D!

[@Mr2Badboybrown]

the butterfly razor was the first type of razor I used when I started shaving, had to borrow my dad's

[@geofatboy]

It is one of the easiest to use!

[@coolguy298]

Happy Easter Geo!

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Neil, Happy Easter to you!

[@sheshaveswithjill4838]

Always good to do new videos for the newbies to keep it current.

[@francel8605]

Wow thanks so much. I'm just a beginner but now more confident than ever.

[@jambomambo4540]

good video! and thanks for your work. myself i like muhlen r41 Grande. Long and heavy arm. Precise cutting trace. Length just remember to cut off calmly. And not to be pressed when cutting.

[@geofatboy]

Thanks! R41-That's a beast to be wielded only by a skilled hand!

[@Nevad25]

Nice video, but why didn't you included the Straight Razor ?

[@geofatboy]

This time, the Safety Razor got all the love❤️Straights will be covered in another video.

[@edison2190]

Great video Geo!

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Edison!

[@Rood67]

Even though I've been set shaving for a few years now, this was still good information. This is there first video to really talk about the alum block in detail. Sharing to Facebook, let the whining of, "I'll cut myself," begin.

[@nate4shave]

Great info for teenage out for modern shaver lately now a days thanks

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Nate-Exactly why I put this one out there.

[@TheDaclub]

Nice video Geo. Good info.

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Carmine!

[@RonnieGreher]

Like that gear shift knob brush handle. Great info Geo

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Ronnie!

[@rolandrobertiv1346]

Great video

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Roland.

[@alexable2425]

Amazing content. Thank you Geo you are amazing! I started using a safety razor and also a shivette because of you.

[@vintagelife5195]

Toss that cartridge!

[@geofatboy]

Yesss!!! And play the glass breaking sound effect while doing so.

[@SaltySeaDaddy]

Now that G-shock is the one I've purchased a few times. 👍

[@geofatboy]

Love it!

[@3Pillers]

Really like using the alum after a shave.

[@jasonchandler2463]

I didn't know that about aresol canned shaving creams or moose but it does explain a lot.

[@Andrewmylife]

My grandfather's used DE razors and my father used cartridges just like geofatboy said.

[@DK_Rowden]

Great all encompassing shave tips video Geo!

[@samsamedi1370]

Super!

[@airdbreck]

Great video thanks for sharing

[@geofatboy]

Thanks John!

[@Kranekick1985]

Really good video🖒

[@geofatboy]

I appreciate that Rick!

[@krish5901]

Sir, Great Information. Thank you

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Jay!

[@vlstpt]

Great video Geo!!! Very informative!!! (VLS)

[@geofatboy]

Thanks much!

[@nenadsubic3283]

Nice video :)

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Nenad!

[@HarveyJohnWillmott]

Hilarious, and highly informative. You’re the man!

[@leemarson7350]

Very informative video! Thank you!

[@pendchode]

ZENSUAL! You gotta do up some Geofatboy official apparel with that on them! Great overview of shaving products, thanks!

[@rottiejakeluke]

How did you get your name: GEOfatboy? Thanks

[@robertpapps5383]

Great summary!

[@richardtorres6317]

Hi I use coconut oil as a preshave base work for me any thoughts

[@starlodear2987]

Whatever floats your boat.

[@spaceshipearth356]

I use grape seed oil like half an hour before shaving. It helped me a lot with my dry skin.

[@peatlatakia6308]

I think I was 13 or 14 when my dad bought me a can of Barbasol and some 2-blade disposable razors to scrape off my then cappuccino stain of a mustache. I shaved with disposables for way too long - until I was 26. I was thinking "I'm sick of these things, I need to get a REAL razor" and was looking at cartridge razors when I realized that DE razors were still a thing. I saw the cost per blade and was immediately sold. Bought a Lord L6 (that I still use) and never looked back.

[@geofatboy]

My Dad told me to put some milk on my face and let the cat lick it off... Thanks for sharing your Dad story!

[@Netsolace-tech]

geofatboy, please do a blade review using a Treet Blade in a feather Razor. Please!

[@geofatboy]

Which Feather razor?

[@Netsolace-tech]

Feather Double Edge Shaving Razor which comes in a red packing and a plastic case. Really appreciated.

[@harun4342]

I have one question pls tell me what's difference between expensive safety razor and cheap safety razor?

[@1jasonover]

I only wish someone had told me about wet shaving long ago. I think we're the minority. Gillette sold the masses on needing an overpriced plastic toy for shaving. Most won't try it

[@geofatboy]

A lot of Gillette haters around these parts!

[@troubauk]

is that Greece?

[@PastorPeewee20]

Great video geo thanks...question which do you prefer? Safety razors or straight razors cutthroat?

[@AaronCurtin]

What's you opinion on shaving gels? I use one over a cream as I found it's easier to use, especially for quick tidy ups

[@whiskey6964]

can i use coconut oil as a preshave?

[@nishantashar5137]

Nice video👍👍

[@joescully8951]

Cool video.

[@mattilindholm1941]

Nice video 🤘😃🤘

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Matti

[@Canwegetsubscriberswithn-jc7nh]

Should i shave more to gro more and dense hair? Teach me senpai geo

[@Rfpepe7295]

Does the quality of the razor really matter? Isn’t the blade much more important?

[@SergioBecerraII]

I love the tutorial. Then it's best to get rid of my old shaving foam cans that I haven't used in a while?

[@YanDoroshenko]

Anything.

[@gorgosanma]

I don't know why, but this video reminds me of Max Headroom...

[@geofatboy]

I watched it again and I think you're right... My head is exploding right now!

[@gorgosanma]

@@geofatboy lmao!

[@alexgdisk]

Love the Greek background Ελλάς ολεγ

[@karlbuttler]

Hey Geo, fun video, i think i might order a mixing bowl from you, i dropped the one i had a few month's ago; Plus lets save our land fills from all those disposable razor Rake's...