HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR STRAIGHT RAZORS

How I maintain my straight razors, just passing along what I do !!
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[@BarbaTradicional]

It was a dream to me getting into straight shaving. When I moved to Germany I had to go ahead and give myself a present! You taught me a LOT all these 4 years I've been following you. Thanks a lot! Have a great weekend.

[@AnthonyEspositoTheStallion]

Thank you for watching Bro 👍

[@BarbaTradicional]

@@AnthonyEspositoTheStallion thank you, dude!

[@bronsont7280]

Great video, I’m about a year in and you just gave a perfect tutorial for beginning shavers! I spent a fair amount of time figuring all that out 😊

[@edpazikas8777]

That is the best video I have seen if regards to tips and advises on how to think when it comes to the straight razors…thank you for sharing!

[@chrishutch11]

Thanks Stallion!! I've loved using my straight since I started..... what I love most is it feels like taking a time out from your daily bs to just relax.

[@jamesd.4223]

Good video, good tips, and awesome encouragement! I don't have a straight (but maybe I will now!), but I use Ballistol to oil my hand tools in the garage and it works great to keep them in top shape for the next task.

[@Smootus]

I strop my knives, have for years, you learn, and then you get confidence. You said it well, the edge should only touch your face and the strop..... Great video, thanks for posting it! The red lights look great....

[@aisback1990]

This was the video I needed. Great video.

[@AnthonyEspositoTheStallion]

Thanks for watching my Man 👊

[@soncis]

what a legend

[@NickDietterick]

Thank you, just brought my first blade!

[@AnthonyEspositoTheStallion]

What did you get ?

[@NickDietterick]

@@AnthonyEspositoTheStallion I purchased a vintage hoshi tombo razor, I love the vintage style stuff

[@randelrobbins1408]

Excellent video! Thank you!

[@GOD-sp8io]

I am just about to get my first razor and this has been an Amazing help thank you

[@vazz22]

Great video that's giving me the confidence to Just Do It!

[@AnthonyEspositoTheStallion]

It's not hard !! Thanks for watching Bro 😎

[@boogeyman7777]

You are right, straight razor shaving is the ultimate.. cool video

[@trueblu8]

This man is 100% correct.

[@aysrav]

Great tips here, Stallion. And the goatee is really looking good now! 👍😎

[@AnthonyEspositoTheStallion]

Thanks Brother !! Thank you for watching 👍

[@reelzzz5642]

Thx, great attitude

[@dk.damnfineshave]

Solid advice brotha! 👌🏻

[@marvley361]

I like the smell of Ballistol I use it on all my firearms. Mineral oil on my straight razors. Whatever little oil is on the blade I leave it on there when I use my leather strop for conditioning the leather.

[@HangwithJT]

Thanks for the advice! I better check and oil my straight razors!

[@robmiller54]

Nice video Pisan ! New sub

[@michaelshults7675]

Good info, buddy! I agree... I use 50:50 food grad mineral oil, and mineral spirits. I found just mineral oil too thick,so I think it with mineral spirits..

[@brandonhubbard1154]

Stallion you are the one I blame the most for me starting straight razor shaving about 7 years ago. Did nothing but straight shaves for the first 4 years.

[@AnthonyEspositoTheStallion]

Your welcome !!! 😎😎🤣😎😎

[@judgetoogood1033]

My beard eats up the edge. Your honing of my blades were hair popping sharp.

[@stevem1563]

Great video. I appreciate these type with tips and such. I got a laugh out of donkey ass. Anyone using donkey ass for anything, should not even think about straight razor shaving haha. Steve

[@jamescapb3795]

God bless friend

[@AdventuresInWetShaving]

Great advice Anthony! ;) Have a good day, take care and stay safe my friend! :) #Heart

[@davidllewelyn2077]

great advice!!

[@unitedscum]

Good stuff Anthony!

[@mcflotty]

The funny thing is, if you start slow, the learning curve really isn’t a bid deal. I haven’t shaved with a cartridge in I don’t even know how long. It never was actually my main shave. But, to get a good shave on a cartridge, or close i should say, it isn’t that much less time. It is however way less healthy, sexy or cool.

[@marcgirard7551]

Great video!

[@Gollammeister]

I only strop my blades

[@john_dougg811]

I use penzoil to keep viscosity and surface friction breakdown on my razor. I changed my oil every 20 shaves

[@AnthonyEspositoTheStallion]

@@john_dougg811 should run great !!

[@john_dougg811]

@AnthonyEspositoTheStallion runs smooth,no sputtering or shaking... got a question, I've been looking for a tear drop style blade or wedge my grandfather had one.but I can't find one cause I don't know the style of blade it is. It is wider at the toe slim at the heal round toe and I believe carbon steel. You have any clue..I google but I get all new blades.

[@AnthonyEspositoTheStallion]

@john_dougg811 any blade that's wider at the toe is a result of honing, they didn't come through like that when they were new. Just look for a wedge or near wedge in the description. The feel of the shave is different between wedges/near wedges than say a full hollow, in my opinion. But I always say, TRY EVERYTHING YOURSELF, don't take anyone's word as gospel, ALWAYS try stuff yourself !!

[@john_dougg811]

I've been using gold dollar they are ok. Pain in the rear to keep sharp. Idk if it's the stainless steel .I sent one in to get honed and about same result. So I'm looking to try out a different steel maybe carbon steel. I will see if I can find what I'm looking for.

[@john_dougg811]

Thanx for the chat

[@TakeCareMan]

I needed to hear that commit to 30 shaves statement! Great video! Also good to know I don’t need a donkey’s ass! 🤣

[@IAMCDB]

Nice video as always.

[@emberhammond462]

Great tips as always

[@scottstanton870]

Thanks! That was really helpful

[@Wayne-O-5169]

I know that I’m a year late on this question, but why did you switch to Ballistol from straight mineral oil?

[@AnthonyEspositoTheStallion]

Just easier to apply, spray and go !!

[@AnthonyEspositoTheStallion]

But both work fine !!

[@buddyblankenship4186]

Have you tried the Ballistol wipes , I’ve been using em for a little over a year & I really like them .

[@vitodelorto1796]

I have a cheap blade. It works fine. I shave about 3 times a week. I go about six weeks before the strop doesn't bring it up to snuff. That is when i co dition my strop. That is usually good for another couple weeks. Then I have to take it to the hone stone. That is a cheap hardware stor item, as well. I spend about two minutes honing- that's it. Then I only need strop for another couple of months. That's been the deal for the same blade for years.

[@AnthonyEspositoTheStallion]

That's great !!

[@jayde_Rio]

I know this is a late comment but I can use a normal knife sharpener to sharpen it right? This is my first time with a normal straight razor and not a disposable one

[@homeroraymundo8694]

Do you home before every shave or after a few? I just started and did my 3rd shave. I’m giving it about a week in between shaves so the knicks heal up before the next shave. It’s a cheap blade and I’m wondering if that’s why I don’t feel the shave is as close as my first one

[@AnthonyEspositoTheStallion]

No, I rehone after 30 or so shaves, but I strop before and after each shave !!

[@homeroraymundo8694]

@@AnthonyEspositoTheStallion thanks a ton. That answers both questions. Newbie here.

[@AnthonyEspositoTheStallion]

@homeroraymundo8694 it's all good, we all started at some point Bro !! Just keep using it, you'll be fine !!

[@AnthonyEspositoTheStallion]

One other thing Bro, a straight razor is all about the edge, NOT how nice it is !! Make sure it's honed by someone who knows how to hone and knows what their doing !!

[@TrentWW-u3f]

do you recommend shipping razors in the mail for sharpening? could a barber do it you think for a tip?

[@AnthonyEspositoTheStallion]

@@TrentWW-u3f guys ship to me all the time.

[@AnthonyEspositoTheStallion]

@TrentWW-u3f plus barbers do not even use "real" straight razors any longer, they use shavettes, which they just replace the blade.

[@Mark1JT]

Any decent gun oil should work well to protect a straight from corrosion.

[@AnthonyEspositoTheStallion]

I'm sure it will !!

[@andrewjohnson8662]

Nothing feels quite like a blade, that's been freshly stropped on 100% natural "Donkey Ass" 😂

[@AnthonyEspositoTheStallion]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@schneids02]

Great video! Thanks! Do you strop after a shave or only right before you shave?

[@AnthonyEspositoTheStallion]

Yes, I do around 20 - 40 laps after !!

[@razormichl2004]

top video !!

[@barretwaltz6631]

What do you do if your straight razor gets black marks over time (water stains and such I think)? If I'm using is regularly should I ever oil it or is that just for long storage?

[@AnthonyEspositoTheStallion]

I do oil my blades after each use !! I've never experienced water spots !! I've seen them on blades of other people's, but again never experienced it myself !!

[@lancecowburn1693]

Any particular places you'd recommend sending blades to be honed?

[@AnthonyEspositoTheStallion]

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[@magnoliamike]

Hey wuddup Ant , I heard a while back u sell Gold Dollars already honed and stropped. I want to get one. Can I get your email? I’ve been Traditional WetShaving for over 3 years and have all the vintage Gillette’s and Modern ones as well. When it comes to straights I have a Shavette and a Kamasori style Shavette that takes a Feather Artist Club Blade. Ive been at the point to where I don’t get nicks or cuts anymore with them but want to get a real one. Thanks a lot -Also what’s a good beginner Strop you’d recommend. Nothing crazy ~Mike 🌹

[@AnthonyEspositoTheStallion]

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[@magnoliamike]

@@AnthonyEspositoTheStallion just ordered my first stone. Got a naniwa 12K to maintain my razors

[@BlackFoxTheBest]

What are your thoughts on straight razors in damascus steel? Ever tried using one yourself?

[@AnthonyEspositoTheStallion]

Yes, but only expensive Damascus is good, cheap Damascus is junk !! Personally, it just looks cool and does nothing for performance !! And it's usually only on customs and I'm not a customs fan !!

[@Abraham9mier2]

You talk too much

[@AnthonyEspositoTheStallion]

Then don't watch.