how to shave with a Parker SR1 Shavette straight razor

In this video I go over the basics of shaving with a Parker SR1 shavette. The SR1 is a pretty basic and inexpensive tool that's great for someone that's just getting into straight razor shaving. It's easy to load and can use double edge razor blades. When you're learning you should focus more on comfort then closeness. The shaves will get closer as your technique improves. Feel free to ask any questions and I'll do my best to answer.
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[@erk1777]

my dad never taught me how to shave. thanks new dad.

[@Wit]

I think Andy was referring to Charles Montoya, not you but yeah that was still a pretty fucking stupid comment.

[@paulgeorge5379]

My dad too

[@Camelotsmoon]

Hey brothers.

[@user-hr2zu7og6i]

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[@Spin24Doctor]

Every two years a new reply. Hey fam! 😊

[@999samus7]

the most valuable lesson I took from this video was that your first shaves with a shavette/straight razor is not going to be the closest one, it won't look the best and that's fine, you should not make pressure, take your time and understand that with practice you will improve, I used my wife cheap shavette and enjoyed it so much I bought a parker srx for myself, great video!!

[@stogiedude]

This is really the only video you need to mastering the shavette. It’s the best shavette how-to on YT. Great video, sir!

[@fetchmasters]

I've been using an SR-1 for several months now, and I really like it. It has become my daily shaver. I don't think I agree with the notion that a shavette is a "good place to start" before moving to a fixed-blade straight razor. They are their own thing and deserve to be treated as such. Just my opinion.

[@meltoncul]

I tend to agree with not starting out with a shavette. My experience has been that traditional straight razors are more "forgiving" than shavettes. Maybe it's the weight of the straight razor which gives me more control or maybe it's the super-sharpness of a disposal blade with a very, very thin blade.

[@autonomousindividual7780]

As long as the fixed is truly sharp.

[@chrisblanc663]

I think speaking cost wise. A shavette is much cheaper then a straight, and will give you an idea of whether you like straight shaving or not. I think that if you master the shavette, then the straight razor will be easier by comparison, BUT that is where you will then need to learn proper stropping technique, and a whole other set of skills.

[@hotdogsoda4717]

Man - I just got one of these straight razors (you sold me) & it's great. First time straight razor user so was careful with it and took my time. Shave feels closer & better shaving experience. Will get easier with practice. No looking back now ... :)

[@Grimexperience62]

This video is phenomenal. The old time newsboy hat just goes with the whole process. I’ve been DE shaving for the past two years and never looked back. I’m considering this and really have respect for you and all the folks that are sick of the “corporate shaming multi trap” and go back to a simpler time with excellent modern but old tyme tools...

[@beejayshaving197]

Thanks Thomas.

[@KingFroglet]

​@@beejayshaving197 where did you buy this?

[@markalexander6841]

Just got one, but studied your technique carefully first, you set the benchmark. I surprised myself, not that close but didn't bleed to death. More practice and getting the technical side of things perfected with time. Thanks I'd I've never attempted without instructions like yours.

[@Mateyhv1]

Great, anyway much easier if you just stick to the cartridge blades.

[@mind_money_morphology]

I can't even grow a proper beard, yet I dream for this hassle

[@1291ffemt]

I bought one because of this video. Well Done Sir, thank you

[@dteun]

Me2 age 44 goddang

[@donfraysier5079]

I just ordered a shavette, and so your videos may become very valuable to me.

[@WolfRanger2008]

I am looking forward to learning shavette method. I have been using a DE safety razor for a couple of years and am very pleased with the results. This said, I have a couple of places under my chin and neck that are hell to get smooth. I also want to groom the area between my nose and moustache. DE are too wide for me to shave it comfortably and I think this may be the ticket. I am not giving up DE razors but will be adding shavette as part of the routine. Anyway, I very much appreciate your tutorial. Very clear and straight forward. Well Done without being pedantic. I'm going to check out your previous content and look forward to new. Thanks again.

[@Omega-ToTheEnd]

+WolfRanger2008 I bought a shavette today for this very same reason.

[@WolfRanger2008]

+ΩMEGA1202 . I think you will enjoy the sensation. I have found it relaxing.

[@alphacapo]

Schick slim twin. Disposable. These are the best cheap disposable razors. Has a tab that pushes the hair out from between blades. The head is super narrow. Gets right into the area under the nose. No worries on a nick or cut. (7 yrs later)

[@danmelignano9969]

I just bought a straight razor and went looking around online. Thanks for the helpful tips in addition to the demo.

[@dtawantawng5131]

I shaved with a shavette for the first time today. Cut myself 9 times, 3 pretty bad, long ones, the rest just nicks on the skin. Definitely need more practice, hopefully no scars.

[@prithviraj1080]

Same experience for my first time a few weeks ago.

[@lateral1385]

Oops! Be careful

[@pdpauldelaney]

I did too, my left cheek haha! Hey it’s all learning. Hoping that your technique has gotten better.

[@salonsloan]

Practice with an orange or grapefruit and then move to a balloon

[@johncipolla8335]

Just tried this razor. I am impressed with the blades. so far these are the best shavette blades I have tried. very smooth. I might also add I am new to straight razor shaving. so I did cut myself or nick myself lightly. I was holding the razor very gently . while making my pass short strokes. didnt remove all of the hair. but I am kind of nervous to do the 2nd pass at the different angle. so I used my safety razor after that I am still learning the tactile feel and motions. for this type of shaving

[@vladimirvladimirovic8989]

Cool! You really do know how to handle straight razors. Great job!

[@ahmedhusseinny]

Damnit! Just the video I was looking for. I am going to order the Parker SR1 right after this video! Many thanks! I did try to use this in India about 25 years back with the classical cut throat razor. Will have to retrain myself. You make it look so easy, I am sure I will take some time to learn but will definitely use ONLY THIS. It beats ANY DAMN shaving method, hands down!!! Thanks again!!!

[@russwelday]

Shavettes are the sharpest things you will ever put on your face. I have never cut myself with my straight razor but every time with the shavette. Steep learning curve. Straight razors have curved top and bottom corners. Shavette blades have a regular angled corner and when that digs in there will be blood.

[@Mrpastry909]

Absolutely. I never cut myself as badly with my straight as I did with my shavette.

[@danielbocchi4226]

Now i don’t feel that bad, with the straight razor no blood but with that kind of razor always some blood, still practicing though

[@christophercuddy7753]

My wife got me this shavette with a stand and brush. I shave my head, so i had a lot of ground to cover. most I've ever bled from a shave. The handling is awkward, but as you say, practice. Thank you for the tips on how to handle the tool. Still seems like its off, but worked better than other positions I tried.

[@samuelholmes3696]

Looks like a good technique! I've just bought myself my first shavette straight razor (not Parker as I wanted something a bit cheaper to try out) and going to have a go this weekend! Bit nervous but I chose a weekend so I can take my time.

[@DineshKumar-wy7gk]

Vvvvvvv'vv

[@hectorrangel1580]

BeeJay Shaving Thanks for the tip, i will put that on practice. What i have notice is that the blade if you don`t use it frequently soon gets old and whitout sharp, i think it is better keep it using than shave once and keep it resting ta least a week, because i put a new blade and at the 3rd shave it feels very unsharped. Thanks and once again great videos you film. I bought a Daune Shavette that use a double edge razor, i saw that in a great video from The Italian Barber, good videos too.

[@robertb.4202]

I am getting a shave yet for my birthday. This video was pretty helpful. Thanks!

[@meatpopsicle4801]

Bought this razor, learning to shave again. Getting better. Great video.

[@stevendern2543]

A tip for shavettos. Before loading your shavette, lightly strop the blade on your belt or jeans. This will remove any dags left behind from production and eliminate irritation and nicks. Also, no hats inside. Doesn't matter how neat they are.

[@politiciancranberry]

Why no hats inside? and if your going to just say that its disrespectful, please provide a reason why.

[@danmelignano9969]

He's showing us a razor, who cares about the hat...pretty sure he didn't post a video on shaving so people could whine about unrelated topics and pick the guy apart.

[@beejayshaving197]

When I was in the military I didn't wear hats inside. As a civilian I wear hats when and where I please. I take them off in churches and older people's houses to show respect. In my home though, I wear them as I please.

[@stevendern2543]

Dunno, safety reasons maybe. I just wanted to see that cranium. I added an extra tip to complement the video and finished with a joke, and the comment shouldn't be getting any attention really. It's a fine hat and a good video. Super technique too. Laters.

[@austinmarshall9346]

Michael Keane They are called shavettes. Also, hats are allowed inside. It is considered rude when there are other people in the structure. Obviously this man is alone lol.

[@LutaLivre113]

I like the Shark Super Chrome,Personna Blue, and Voskhod blades in that razor.

[@eadghe]

Still accidentally cutting myself with this shavette (combined with "Feather" blades) but I'm getting better. Looking forward to the moment when I mastered it like you did. It has a good, nice weight. I was really tired of all the plastic waste when I used disposable savety razors, where the handle is fixed to the blade.

[@lowlife.8894]

StereoDeth in about to order a shavette online with 100 blades for the first time. I also hate the plastic waste that comes with safety razors. But I'm worried that the shavette's squared edges will cut me deep.

[@beejayshaving197]

StereoDeth try holding the blade a bit flatter to the skin. Once you get the angle dialed in cuts are very uncommon. Try some other blades too. I love Feathers but they're not very forgiving.

[@eadghe]

Thanks for the suggestion! I focused more hardly on the right angle and haven't accidentally cut myself for several days. I'm pretty satisfied to see that kind of progress. And yes, the Feather blades are not very forgiving. Setupwise, I wanted the best start, so since those blades had almost no complaints, I have chosen them, even though it raises the difficulty bar. Sometimes dealers offer a Parker with blades included, but some of those brands are rather low-end and I heard some blades in the bunch might be dull. That might have affected my first impression of the Parker shavette in a negative way. On a side note; my older brothers warned me and were very sceptical. Both have no experience with such blades though. But I decided to use a shavette, so even if they would stay with disposable savety razors, I wanted to show them some real results. Hope you have a Happy New Year! Cheers!

[@noonshyne]

Like the video. Today was my first attempt at a full face shave using the SR-1. I had a death grip on the razor most of the time! Not bad, but "patchy". Keeping the entire blade on my face was hard. Video gives me confidence that I can do this on my 68-tear old face!

[@ajm-wu6wd]

Thanks for this informative video. I use Derby blades for my double-edged edwin jagger. I've been thinking of going straight razor, and the Parker seems like a good price for beginners.

[@rauldelarosa2768]

Technically it's a shavette,but yes Parker seems to have a variety of these ..even one with several different settings available for it, it's a nice looking shavette..

[@funwithrope4727]

Thanks for this video. I got this razor as a gift recently and chopped up my face round one and two. I think round three will be better after watching this.

[@beejayshaving197]

Try holding the razor a little bit flatter against your face. It's all about finding the right angle and using the lightest pressure possible. Stick with it. It can take a few weeks to get really comfortable with this kind of shaving. It's well worth the effort in my opinion.

[@Roberto6991]

You made that look so effortlessly and smooth. I just started and boy. Let me tell you.

[@bahtszbedevi941]

Roberto Leiva how you doing?

[@beejayshaving197]

Keep it up. I've been doing it for years. It takes two or three months to really get efficient.

[@OSashchenko]

Finally, easy and understandable explanation, one day will do my own video=). Thanx for info.

[@stefensky7177]

I shaved first time with a shavette today, No cut,😎. Not lying.

[@7VlesSiah]

Great video. I just got an SR1.

[@invigerator]

Thank you for providing a different perspective to using a shavette. It was helpful.

[@FastdounutTV]

I love using these now. Way cheaper than a cartridge razor also

[@CIPHERFLEX]

Fastdounut BF and a closer shave then any cart razor

[@prithviraj1080]

yeah

[@ParkBongSig]

Thanks, I just bought one of these and am pining for it to come quickly in the mail.

[@georgeohwell7988]

Thanks from over the pond in northern Ireland.

[@barfgameplay]

I'm used to shaving with a double edged safety razor, and Derby's never worked for me, so i always used stronger blades. So i thought Derby's would be too light for me, but the first time i shaved with a shavette, i used Derby blades and still managed to cut myself a bit. So i agree with using milder blades like Derby or the like for beginners for sure.

[@danbasta3677]

My Father only liked a straight razor shave. He didn't like any other razors except straight razors. He kept them extremely sharp, honed well with a razor strap. Gotta be careful when you use these things, they are a mean cut if you nick yourself with them. Gotta have a steady hand to when you use these things to.

[@dexterhard]

low end shavette parker if your going to shave with a shavette go with the best feather and feather blades best ... you would use the best product on your face for this type of shave the soap you used is great stuff

[@thomasvolpe9472]

Thanks, i thought it was a solid piece of metal, u put a lil razor inside neat.

[@hallowedmoth638]

The razor looks absolutely beautiful 😍

[@ericwhitlow7364]

Great video. Also, love the hat. Wish I could find one like it. Sits high above the ears and wouldn't interfere with my glasses.

[@figueroalee38]

i have been using a straight razor for over 10 years now and i only use my right hand only and never had a problem with that

[@beejayshaving197]

In my opinion using both hands gives me better control. It's not a necessity, but I feel it's a skill that's worth learning. There are plenty of folks that get great shaves with one hand though, and there's nothing wrong with that.

[@YA-ee9zf]

I have been using a safety razor for a long time and I thought that a shavette would be a closer shave but really its the same no difference at all and seeing you shave proved that to me even more an excellent shave would be one where you don't need to go over the same spot over and over again and the closest to that is a straight razor not a shavette shavettes. I can even argue that safety razors do a better shave than a shavette because they stretch the skin and you can easily see what you're doing with less effort also you have two sides when one fills up you switch

[@beejayshaving197]

I use a traditional straight more often then the shavette and they are equally efficient. The main difference is the comfort you get from a properly honed straight. You can get the same closeness from either method (including safety razors) if you use proper technique. The difference is how comfortable the shave is for your skin. Nothing really beats a properly honed straight for that. The trade off is the maintenance required.

[@waynem7186]

This video honestly helped me a lot. Cheers sir.

[@craigslistrro709]

I gotta look into this, Im using a safety razor that I have added bushings to to get more depth.. I need to bump it up to one of these..

[@ClubMicrobio]

First shave today. 3 cuts and some little bloody spots. Hope this gets better.

[@rafon.]

Good tip on snapping a blade in half. Did not know that.

[@shikiaura]

So, there are straights that short. My first and current shavette is at LEAST twice as long as that, and it is such a pain to deal with. Looks like I've got a new starting point to look into.

[@imjustvisiting5397]

As a bearded lady, thank you for this.

[@danielshin1984]

Thanks for your info!!! I bought the same kind of razors without how to. Now, I knew it!!!

[@steungeeftmoed9264]

Hi from Belgium, thanx for the tutorial!

[@mayandecendent31]

its nice I own the parker srx shavette the heavy duty one and its a great one but this way of shaving its not for everyone it takes time and patience you can't just buy it use it the first time and spect a great shave you will cut your self no matter how inexperienced you think u are with the safety razor this shavettes kick the muhle r41 one lil mistake and you will pay but you will get rewarded when you start getting good at it but if your coming from de razors is a lil easier than if your coming from cartridges so I recommend it

[@erwesthernandez7032]

Is a great shavette. Parker Is good 💯. The brushes ❤️💈 Nice video!

[@anthonymuscato3673]

Would this be a good first razor, I'm 13 and I'm in love with shavettes, (btw tips would be nice)

[@rav6274]

Yeah I'm sure it would, not that difficult to get the hang of. Also a good "technique" I've found is splashing you're beard area or where ever you're gonna shave, with hot water a couple times or minutes. Also washing off the blade with hot water. Doing those 2 things will make the blade shave the beard a little more smother.

[@kaverappakalamanda6432]

I suggest u don’t try till ur 18 but I’m guessing u did so don’t do it too often I did it around 17 and it spoiled my skin

[@carloscabadas3733]

Hi, I know this is an old comment but I was wondering if you could tell me what you meant by “spoil” your skin. I’m 17 and really interested in shaving with this type of razor, but I definitely don’t want to mess up my face in any way. Would you recommend this type of razor for my age?

[@nomz1362]

@@carloscabadas3733 I'm 17 too, i dont really know what he means by "spoiling" ur skin bc safety razors and straight razors gives u a much closer shave compared to cartridges and actually reduces ingrown hairs, he may be talking about nicks I'm not sure

[@alexandrucoanca2684]

Carlos Cabadas I’m 16 and shaved with a straight razor for the past month and my skin is just the same and also I get much cleaner shaves. I love it but I also have very tough skin, maybe if you have sensitive skin it might irritate your skin.

[@ricardosamalot6058]

This Friday I will be using the first time the black widow Shavette razor and I use the Astro blades with twig leaf razor which I will be using that this Friday let’s see how that goes well any other recommendations will be helpful and the video was helpful.

[@jeffreydustin5303]

Fantastic instructional!

[@brucewayne8948]

some very good tips great video

[@joseluisceballos355]

Gracias compadre. Muy bueno tu video.

[@raydearie9805]

i got fed up with pulling hairs and the expense of cartridge razors so tried this out this video is fantastic although i shredded half my face using my stronger right hand and left side was surprisingly flawless for first go and feeling like i had less control due to being right handed. but does anyone have more tips for shaving around and under the chin i found it really difficult to get anything off around those parts

[@dolam]

Awesome video. Thank you Steve Rogers!

[@keyboardbeats]

Cool I'll try maybe the one in the vid I take it this would be the tool for chin straps

[@beejayshaving197]

This is the ideal tool for styling a beard and getting crisp, sharp lines.

[@7Markan]

thank you man for the great video! helped me a lot with my first shave!!!

[@donkee011]

I also put a hat just after I finish the shower. ;) Great shave btw.

[@se7enscales650]

Thanks for your effort... Great video!

[@keyboardbeats]

Well you said it (don't be limited to single blades so I guess I have to make a vid on how I shave with a mach3 and just water but I think I might get a straight blade just to try it

[@beejayshaving197]

Did I say that? Mach 3 and water sounds sounds painful. I'd like to see that video. Try the straight. You won't regret it.

[@johnrossiter3185]

Fantastic advice! Thank you.

[@gerrenyoung7665]

WOW this is great. Thanks for sharing.

[@PastorPeewee20]

great thanks for the info and fast response

[@chrisbalanda9368]

A tip snap blade in the wrapper prevent cut

[@217PARADISE]

Cool video man, thanks for the tips

[@martinvegas1327]

Quality razor. Build quality is up there with Merkur razors!

[@hectorrangel1580]

Hey BeeJay Shaving how are you?, i like your videos and i have that shavette Parker and i used 3 times and the last time i used i made myself 7 cuts jaja but i really want to keep practicing. I shave myself everu 3rd day with my double edge Edwin Jagger (i saw your videos with the same edwin Jagger and shaves very smooth), i recomended too to all the people. Great Shavette just i need to keep practicing. Greetings from Tijuana, Baja California, México.

[@beejayshaving197]

Hi Héctor Glad to hear that you enjoyed the video. If you're getting cuts, try holding the razor a bit flatter on your face. This will wake your shave more comfortable and reduce cuts.

[@schneir5]

Watching you break your double edged razor blade reminded me of this one time I went to pick up from the sink what I thought was a blade wrapper I had forgotten to throw away that turned out to have the blade still inside and cut me under my fingernail. IT HURT SO BAD!

[@TinyBoatConcerts]

Rip dude that's sad

[@schneir5]

Connor Ardo It was more that it startled me and it's definitely annoying to cut yourself under your fingernail.

[@mattsains]

this comment made me wince

[@georgerustic3817]

ive been wanting to buy a straight razor cause im sick and tired if buying razor packs and I like a good shave.

[@beejayshaving197]

George Tom A shavette is a great way to get started. You will still need to get blades, but DE blades are available at a much more reasonable price. You could also start with a traditional straight razor but initial cost are a bit higher and the learning curve is steeper.

[@Sage_TheAmericanPitBullTerrier]

Thought you were hiding a semi bald head under that hat until i watched your other vids lol

[@cjc048411]

Awesome videos man keep them up!

[@parsimoniousdialog]

Thumbs up. Worked first try!!

[@hallowedmoth638]

That wos a bloudy fookin good of a shave! By the o'der of the Peaky Fookin Blidas!

[@mayandecendent31]

i did get one cheap shavette from amazon it came with 50 derbys blades i really wanted to learn to shave with it but i always cut myself even with the dullest derbys i also tried it with a couple other brands of blades like personnas blues wilkinson sword the german ones dorkos and some other ones but i always got some irritation and tiny cuts all over my face and on the contrary from this video i don't recommend this shavettes to nrw shavers its better if you have some experience with wet shaving with a de safety razor so the main reason why i decide to stop trying shaving with my shavette was that there will always be this spots on both sides of my face i just couldnt get it close at all and i always had to finish my shave with my safety vauee i just couldnt get a amgle to cut against the grain on thowe two spots and i just did not like the fact that i had to use two razors on one shave cause i couldnt get it all with one razor so i really miss shaving my shavette i wish i could shave with it it just was not for me i envy those who.can but. still i might get this parker shavette i like how it looks and its teally cheap i mean unexpencive and good quality nice option. if it works on ypur facr.

[@rafon.]

It's your technique. Work on your angle and *do not* press against your skin. Go as light against it as possible. Let your blade do the job. Also, dull blades will cut you more than sharp ones.

[@manishbhoola]

Nicely done ! Thanks

[@ChaOmI100]

So what, you put that cap just after shower?

[@beejayshaving197]

@ChaOmI100 Yes

[@EL0umo]

thanks for the tutorial

[@kp5209]

Never shaved with a hat on before. Imma give that a try lol.

[@mesut5984]

DERBY "Paslanmaz Çelik" :))

[@eyuzik30]

Great video

[@TheIrishSpartacus]

Thanks for the vid bro!

[@tom_olofsson]

I like it. Thanks for the review and demo. Can double sided blades be loaded without breaking them in half?

[@mitrosastronomos4611]

no its not possible

[@68sexisaweapon]

it takes some getting used to but I like it.

[@scottmurison7814]

This takes a while. I notice in the Italian barber shops they do it twice, hot towels etc. Does it matter if you're late for work if you look good?

[@jojnbarcelos]

good video I ordered 1 from ebay

[@Chuck883]

I should have read a bit further. You answered my question when responding to Frank Piscitelli. Thanks again :)

[@LReBe7]

EEW, Proraso Red and Derby. YUKKIE

[@MrGamecatCanaveral]

Semper Fi. Subscribed!

[@user-qq4mg7um5u]

Great video!👍👍

[@gregshock]

Good video. Thanks!

[@jameshaury2716]

I think I will continue using my double edge razor. If I start using a straight razor what's next a clam shell?

[@dakotau2575]

Which is the BEST shavette.. professional..I'm not a beginner. But I'm having difficulty finding the "best" one.

[@1stRedCommander]

my face is covered in small cuts right now. but the parts i didnt mess up feel smooth

[@j.b.hulstine7745]

Great video but 10 minute shave seems like a weekend option only. Again great stuff