The Complete Straight Razor Shave

[@kentuckybeardsman]

I just recently threw my cartridge razors away and have been shaving my head with a straight razor!!! Man the difference is so amazing plus the thought of doing it with a straight razor is so cool. Thanks for the videos they have taught my so much

[@geofatboy]

You got skills! If I ever shave my head I will def have to try it with a straight razor.

[@kentuckybeardsman]

@@geofatboy thanks man!! Took some practice and taking my time but yeah i love it!!!

[@Mrobinson587]

17:21 "As you can see, I am very smooth." The king of cool, Geofatboy! :D

[@geofatboy]

Well-Since you put it that way... I'll take it! And-I have that same T-Shirt in your tumbnail pic 💪🏼

[@gfunk63901]

thanks again for doing this. I have been straight razor and double edge shaving since 2013 and your videos (along with the other usual suspects) have helped me a ton.

[@geofatboy]

Thanks so much! Happy to help.

[@peterharrison8756]

Another great straight razor shave by the main man himself, using the same razor that I've just honed. Class Geo.

[@geofatboy]

Nice Peter! I hope you're enjoying it!

[@LeonidasGarcia08]

Thanks to you and many others I’ve made the switch to a shavette and had my first shave with it today. For me at least I’d look through comments seeing everyone’s first shave and mine went out way better than I expected; only got 2 nicks that I didn’t feel because of how relaxing the shave was. Because of you I got to learn how to use a shavette(I call it a convenient straight razor) and properly prepare for the shave. Thank you, god bless you. Edit: spelling error

[@geofatboy]

Excellent! I'm glad you enjoyed your shave Leonidas. Thanks for sharing.

[@adrian_V99]

Great technique, Giorgio! Bravissimo.

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Adrian!

[@jimfeldman4035]

Funny, I'm watching the vid and without realizing it, I'm making my face do the "shave" faces. I've found my face and neck don't care for 3 passes, but I can do the wtg/xtg daily w/o probs. Also, my beard (whiskers) change direction half way up my neck. On the first pass, I shave down to about halfway, and then shave up from the base of the neck. Great vid and I appreciate all your work for wet shaving!

[@geofatboy]

Hi Jim. So right. On my neck the hair grows off in several different directions. That's why it may not come off easily on one pass, but the next pass form another direction removes it easily. You gotta attack it from different angles.

[@coolguy298]

Geo wish you a very Happy Christmas!

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Neil! Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@Nomadicsage1]

An over 20 minute from Geo? It's most definitely Christmas!

[@geofatboy]

If I'm using Peppermint shaving cream-You know it's Christmas! Thanks Denver!

[@vazz22]

Thanks for explaining all the features and benefits of this straight edge razor and accessories. Merry Christmas!

[@geofatboy]

Glad you liked the vid-Thanks!

[@alexanderrodriguez5244]

I love your videos fat. You inspired me to switch to safety razors. Not only that, I'm a big fan of the channel. You're a funny guy! Thanks for the relaxing videos.

[@Martiniization]

Always so clear, thorough, complete and helpful. Always well done. Thanks, Geo. Best wishes and happy holidays.

[@geofatboy]

Hi Martin, Thanks so much. Hope you're doing great and all the best in 2020!

[@Martiniization]

@@geofatboy Thanks, Geo. Just recently, I saw a new video of yours in which your smile decorates. It's good to see you in great form and happy when you make your videos. The humor and light touches are always cool. Keep on, Geo.

[@robertgray9802]

You make it look easy but I know that takes a lot of practice to perfect

[@cashau2965]

...nice to watch you again geo...all the best for the Holidays

[@herbgansheimer6573]

Outstanding! I used to watch my Grandfather shave his "whiskers" with a straight razor. I have tried one of his straight razors & enjoy the challenge, but time consuming. Every morning I have been using his 2 piece sterling silver shaving mug. I put hot water in the bottom & TOBS in the top section. This keeps the lather nice & warm. Take care!

[@ptecliffclfford8538]

Excellent lesson! 👍

[@geofatboy]

Thanks!

[@brucevilla]

Thanks for Uploading.

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Bruce!

[@joed4463]

Very well done, I don’t know who’s better, u or the other one, the both of U guy’s are number one one my book. Cool 😎

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Joe!

[@eddyjimenez392]

Merry x-mas to the original, the man who started it all! From all of us in the Jimenez family of jeff park!

[@Nomadicsage1]

Geo is the wetshaving OG!

[@geofatboy]

Thanks so much Eddy-I used to hang in Jeff park when I was a youngster. Played football at Portage park. Baseball at Norwood park. Gotta get those ribs at Gale Street Inn! Num Num... Tried to stay out of that place on Gale Street... Great area! All the best to you and yours.

[@wakeupp563]

when rinsing the razor during shaving: should we use hot or cold water? what is better for the blade?

[@bsred676]

Hey Geo I am having trouble with my Arko lather drying and flaking on my face before I can finish my shave. I have tried adding more and less soap as well as more and less water with no success. Any suggestions?

[@sergiopacheco2939]

I tried recently lathering my brush to the stick, then my face. I got a very good lather. I got this from barber turko channel

[@noahhumbard724]

There is something soothing about shaving

[@johnhebert3855]

I am a fan of Proraso products too. Their pre-shave product has a new formulization (July 2022). Rather than the waxy-like substance you show, the new stuff is very loose, kind of like dipping your fingers in cool whip. I will use it up faster.

[@geofatboy]

Thanks John- We even have the Big Boy size! shavenation.com/search?q=proraso+preshave

[@toutrec9668]

I have seen that you can use the pre shave as after shave too?

[@jurisembergs9245]

👍this all costs... i found a lot of right shaving tools, in the UK. Elegant, old school, tested.

[@geofatboy]

Thanks juris-You are in the mecca of wet-shaving! Enjoy.

[@tonythegreat8481]

You are flying with that razor. It takes me a while to get through the hair on my face. How coarse is your hair?

[@dougiesshavin1627]

Can one strop his razor the night before, or should you strop right before your shave?

[@geofatboy]

Right before is best.

[@JahHallelujah]

Man nice collab with boker. Happy Xmas yall just did my damascus shave (sorry got a thing for damascus blades)

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Nasty! Merry Christmas to you and yours. That Damascus steel is sweet!

[@davidtoulet-crump9922]

Does the razor’s metal handle come smooth or rugged, if it’s smooth how can it be firmly gripped?

[@Lemmy117]

If all else fails, sometimes the old ways are the best.

[@geofatboy]

Shaving with a straight razor is how it was done before safety razors, then cartridges came along. Some of my favorite movie scenes feature straight razor shaving!

[@1BestEnemy]

geofatboy what movies if I may ask? I’ve been trying to find some movies that have some straight razor shaving scenes.

[@Daniel-qr1zf]

@@1BestEnemy James Bond, Spectre.

[@jeromelavoie2568]

Always nice to see you work. Happy holidays to you and your family. Take care and see you next year. 👍🎉🎄

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Jerome, Hope all is well! Best to you and yours through the holidays and 2020.

[@rodrigosouto9502]

I really appreciate this video! Someday I'll learn to use both hands like you!

[@johnerwin9024]

Newbie, preshave oil/cream helped tremendously for a smooth shave, southpaw, still having some trouble negotiating the chin, hope this improves☝️😁-

[@geofatboy]

It will certainly improve with practice.

[@johnerwin9024]

@@geofatboy bolder today, shave, then hit chin area, BANG; more careful next time😁☝️

[@Johnny-Five]

Great video! Happy Holidays Geo family and friends!

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Johnny-All the best to you and yours! (Glad you're not Johnny twenty three)

[@Johnny-Five]

@@geofatboy lol yeah was trying to come up with a username and thought of that little robot off the movie Short Circuit.

[@dewqz647]

Geo what is your preferred method of shaving? Like what is your go to when you have your daily/weekly shaves? I'm going to try a safety razor soon but wondered if that's the best way to achieve quality shaves.

[@carlwoodman6383]

As always great video got a question for you is it safe and possible to use a straight razor with just your right hand controlling the razor as I lack the dexterity to use it in left hand.

[@Phessington]

Have a great Christmas Geo.

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Vigilius-Merry Christmas to you and yours and all the best in 2020!

[@cassidynajim8937]

Happy christmas to you geo❄☃️⛄🎄, Hope all is well💈👍

[@reptilianskin]

I really want to learn with a straight razor. Is it more forgiving than a shavette? I have a Dovo shavette, and it scares the shit out of me. I figured not to fuss with honing and stropping. But after a couple serious nicks attempts going against the grain, I use the shavette strictly for with the grain pass, and switch to my DE for the rest.

[@michaelvantuinen503]

whats the lifespan for a straight razor geo

[@michaelvantuinen503]

geo question what would you be doing if you didn't start shavenation

[@geofatboy]

Only God knows the answer to that one. I thank him every day for the guidance, setting me on the SN path and all the blessings I've received.

[@michaelvantuinen503]

i'm a man of faith myself asked him to be my lord and savior at a church program called AWANA was seven then 31 now

[@michaelneale7813]

what would you recomend for sharpening your straight razor grit level ? thanks geo for a graet totorial . merry xmas .

[@fkaraman8298]

hey geo thumbs up for the great shave. do you have a tip for getting close in the moustache area? i can get bbs pretty much everywhere except my moustache but it always remains gray really bugs me out :(

[@nikospap8470]

Nice Greek beach in the background...apart from the shave of course...Hi Geo!

[@jodykyer8602]

Great Shave GEO! Have a Great Weekend & a MERRY CHRISTMAS!

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Jody-Merry Christmas to you and yours during the holidays and in 2020!

[@mikeh9701]

Hi Geo- Great straight razor shave; thank you! Great instruction and technique from start to finish. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas.🎄All the best in 2020!

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Mike! All the best to you and yours through the holidays and in 2020!

[@juanvillarreal857]

Ok so.. I have oily skin and regular aftershave lotions or creams really block my pores after the shave, is there any lotions for oily skin types? I really love your instructional videos I’ve learned a lot about straight razor shaving

[@Nomadicsage1]

Try razorock shaving soap, I find them to be very clean rinsing.

[@stanleydrones]

I have had acne all my life until I started using jojoba oil. I use a few drops on my entire face after I shave and it's perfect.

[@geofatboy]

Hi Juan, Try Thayers Astringents (contain alcohol) and Toners (alcohol free) they are light and won't block your pores. Great for pre-shave cleaning and aftershave. shavenation.com/collections/thayers

[@sheshaveswithjill4838]

I recently bought a Boker King Cutter razor and love it! Nice bowl.

[@talega1]

Nice instructional video. Given your tough whiskers, looks like you might benefit from a "sharper" hone/edge in that razor....it looked like it skipped a bit in your chin/upper lip.... but with your technique, you managed to get a close shave. I tend to abort if I get jumping...as I fear a face cut....

[@Shaverboy516]

Geo! You’re back! We need more shaving videos! Merry Christmas Geo⛄️

[@richardpartin9378]

So I switch to de shaving about 2-3 month ago. I have the Parker variant. I am looking to get something more aggressive because I have some spots that just take to many passes to that bbs shave. Using feather blades and love em’. But I’m debating between a R41 or a straight razor? I don’t have a thick beard but I have very thick coarse whiskers. What do I do GEO?

[@b.c.gamingss]

Just put the Parker Variant to the highest setting and that should do it.

[@richardpartin9378]

I normally do like 5+for the first pass 4 for the second and 2-3 for the 3rd. I have a bit of trouble with the 3rd pass and a lot of blade gap. Maybe my angle of pressure. But I tried every angle and don’t typically get any irritation. After the 3rd pass I still don’t get bbs.

[@gfunk63901]

Muhle R41 and switch handle. Also get a merkur slant razor. also get a Dovo straight razor.

[@menendezwoodsbo2]

This may sound counterintuitive, but I suggest a straight razor. The feather blades are awesome, but can be a bit too aggressive, even with a safety. I use a straight practically daily now, and it lets me go against the grain without any of the burn or cuts I get from DE blades. But ofc, that takes time and practice. Good luck though!👍

[@richardpartin9378]

T-800 Model 101 i am actually wanting to get one just don’t know anything about them at the moment. As far as sharpness mildness etc

[@stevem1563]

Get straight shave. I’m working on my technique and appreciate good video. I actually broke my straight out today and was fairly successful- just a couple of nicks - but getting more comfortable using the razor with both hands. Enjoy the holidays and Happy New Year!

[@PratapSingh-qz9jj]

These shaves take some time. But the results are awesome

[@geofatboy]

It's worth spending a little extra time to do it right!

[@MikeTrieu]

Hey, I've also got a straight razor from Solingen. We're razor buddies! 😁

[@geofatboy]

Razors from Böker and Dovo are made in Solingen, Germany. The factories are about a mile apart and about 100 years old.

[@tomh8782]

Merry Christmas and a happy new year 2020 Geo. Thank you for sharing this wonderful and intriguing video on using a straight razor.

[@MattiasDahlberg]

Merry christmas from Sweden!

[@geofatboy]

Thank you Mattias! Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@LordTimothyOfGlencoe]

Well bro, I went to turkey many times, got the shave by a really old bloke, impressive, he did a hot shave and chilled shave, I think that you just aced that experience! So sad to to see that you were unable to give yourself the neck and shoulder massage that he finished the shave off with! To make the shave “outstanding”! I am having a laugh! Brilliant tutorial bro! Your work is exceptional, kind regards Tim

[@michaelvantuinen503]

would love to know thanks your friend mike

[@robertocardona4737]

Thank you for your amazing lessons !!!

[@FRMOutsideSpace]

Should you do with the grain and against after? Or can you do against all the time with straight razor

[@isetta4083]

Definitely wouldn't recommend going against the grain on your first pass, it'll be too hard on your razor and it'll be terrible for your skin

[@griff4899]

Great shave

[@corydx398]

Love the vids geofatboy.have been watching for a long time now.i sent an email to shave nation about selling my stones and razors as I love my single safety razor.hope to hear back.thanks-cory

[@geofatboy]

Hi Cory, I'll check for it. If you love the safety, stick with the safety!

[@drmatt357]

Nicely done Geo!

[@DK_Rowden]

Man if my whiskers grew that fast I'd be in trouble lol

[@russellpatrick1847]

Geo, have you ever shaved with a safety razor, and when you were done, and you rubbed your face and felt no stubble? If so what razor did you use and I will buy it. I I always feel stubble. It is never smoothe shave like when I shave with a 3 blade razor Any help would be appreciated. Love your videos

[@borbetomagus]

What safety razors have you used? Adjustable or super-aggressive razors work well for me, but it seems razors with thicker blades provide a more comfortable, closer and longer lasting shave. I'd name a specific razor (or another one I haven't tried), but Shave Nation doesn't offer either. Still, even after using that razor, I usually end up using one of the super aggressive razors for cleaning up trouble spots. Learning with an adjustable razor seems like a much better option than starting with an Edwin Jagger DE89 or Merkur 34C.

[@saddleroadfarms2735]

I have the 34c

[@ShaveCave]

Like a BOSS!

[@user-uy2jj2lg5i]

Always the man when it comes to shaving Geo! Are you gonna take the Dubl Duck for a spin sometime this coming year?

[@tamircohen1512]

Your skin is invincible! If I shaved my neck like that it would put me in the hospital.

[@milospop8089]

Sir, this is a very busy time of year for me but after all my Christmas deliveries I'm going to shave my whisker's. It's been many a long year since I've seen my face, but I've hinted to Mrs Claus to get me a Shave Nation razor for Christmas....All the very best to you....Ho Ho Ho. Santa!

[@coolgui881]

Just bought one, it will be a learning curve, question sharpening and strop, frequency and stone size? Thanks Geo, always Geo never Amazon!

[@barbusthecompany9265]

Hi my friend, you found my product Slovakia Barbus?? Let me know Thank you.

[@QHRebel76]

This guys super funny lol

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Mel!

[@alleborgo5481]

Seems the blade didn't cut that well... Need to be sharpened a bit in my opinion. Doesn't it?

[@michaelvantuinen503]

I would get a straight razor but its not worth it to me for the stropping and all the up keep I'm perfectly content with a twin blade disposalble razor it gets dull toss it easy peasy got things to do.

[@bclark28100]

I can never finish against the grain on my moustache area. It's painful and pulls. Maybe my blade isn't sharp enough?

[@markbotta8567]

You should not go against the grain in your mustache area. That is known as a fool's pass. Probably due to the risk of cutting your nose. Just go with the grain or across the grain in that area. Good luck.

[@JonBonesJones84]

Pressed for time, eh, Geo? Lol You should've done the whole face, ATG. Chin and mustache area. Would like to see how you'd accomplish that.

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Jon-Check out some of my other straight shave vids and you will see it.

[@freddyfox5002]

Clean the blade often during shaving to avoid irritation and a all around better shave.

[@RandyH524]

Thanks dad.

[@austintheman.97]

I don’t ever use a straight razor, cuz my skin is very sensitive when I shave.

[@4stringz.]

It’s crazy…your face before shaving looks like a finished job with a modern razor. But after the shave with the straight razor, it’s completely gone. I’m definitely going to make the change. May start with a safety razor first.

[@geofatboy]

Interesting comment. Thanks for sharing.

[@oussamaayache503]

Nice 👍 ❤️

[@robbymarquez8245]

Just ordered one, trying to get up the nerve 😲😰😓

[@johnerwin9024]

No.1 rule, take your time, the experience will get better😁🤙

[@Yorker1998]

Gee I don't think your stubble will ever grow back after a shave like that!

[@geofatboy]

The best thing about shaving-It always comes back!

[@valentinshopov3737]

That shave feels and looks awful

[@geofatboy]

I have 300 others you can check out 👀

[@valentinshopov3737]

@@geofatboy I mean you are doing your best, but shaving with a straight razor is a no go. Its made to be used by another person

[@freddyfox5002]

Fact is you just look better with a bear. Also all does products. That´s women´s world. I´ll stick with trimming.