How to Shave with a Shallow Angled Razor

[@MarkSzorady]

Kaleb, nice shave a very informative video. I have the Drakkant razor. It's wonderful! A viewer informed me about the 24° angle and referred me to this video. I have a better understanding now. However, I really didn't feel much difference between a 30° angle and a 24° angle. All I know is, the Drakkant delivers a really wonderful shave and it's very intuitive in finding the proper angle of approach. But, now that I've watched this video, I'm going to be a little more aware of my shaving angle. I still think it's in the 30° ballpark. And,as you say, it's only a matter of about 5°. Bottom line, the Drakkant delivers a wonderful shave.

[@williamdoll711]

Thank you. This explains what I was doing wrong with my Kopparkant. My last shave with it was excellent!

[@aylsworthshaves8717]

Glad to hear it worked out for you!

[@stevemendel275]

Interesting and helpful comparison on the different angled razor styles. Have a good one. 👍

[@aylsworthshaves8717]

Thank you! You as well.

[@handsomedevil7072]

Plastic wilkinson sword is the same way, my beard grows almost parallel to my skin and that thing cuts some of them lenghtwise no joke. Disposables are quite similar too. I used to cut the safety bar on them before I switched to safety razors

[@peterkaufmann8579]

Next time I'm in Willowdale I'll pop by and pick one up! Cheers Bro

[@Latherhog]

Awesome shave Kaleb and great to hear some tips directly from you, the creator :)

[@aylsworthshaves8717]

Thanks Jon!

[@santosgozalocasado4458]

Hola que maquinilla me recomienda: RAZORINE FLAT BOY o GOODFELLAS BAYONETTA . busco facilidad....y suavidad.Muchas gracias. Santos

[@jingledubz3989]

Great video! Thank you! This will be very helpful when I do my first shave with my Drakkant (just got the shipping notice, so it’s on its way)! Also, we have seemingly similar faces (hope you’re not weirded out by that statement - just meaning in terms of jawline shape and stuff), so your tips will come in handy. Thanks and be well! 👍

[@aylsworthshaves8717]

That's awesome. Can't wait to hear your thoughts on it!!

[@mattfox8436]

Nice breakdown Kaleb!

[@aylsworthshaves8717]

Thanks Matt!

[@mellymelshaves]

Eyyyyy Kaleb! Just found your channel and did not know you did KZbin! I definitely smashed that LIKE and Subscribe button. YO! You wear the bald look well my brother! Have a great weekend ❤👊🏽

[@aylsworthshaves8717]

Thanks so much Mel!! Really appreciate 🙏

[@JM-pm3tb]

When you change razors at approx. the 4:40 time stamp you note you are switching to a Karve Overlander. Was it an Overlander or a CB? The Overlander has a "normal" 30 +/- degrees rather than a shallow angle like the Drakkant or Karve CB.

[@aylsworthshaves8717]

Hi, yes. The Overlander is used in this video as an example of the more traditional 30 degree shave plane. The Drakkant is used as an example of a more shallow 24 degree shave plane.

[@JM-pm3tb]

@@aylsworthshaves8717 Thanks for the clarification. 👍

[@vintage_head_shaver]

Great tutorial Kaleb!

[@aylsworthshaves8717]

Thanks Ken!

[@serdardemir1546]

Very very nice image ikon.

[@aylsworthshaves8717]

Thank you!

[@JMac.]

Looking good Kaleb! Will the new look stick around for the summer? Great tips on shallow angle shaving, cannot wait to get my hands on this razor, everything about it from the weight, gap, blade exposure and angle sounds right in my wheelhouse. Have yourself a great day Kaleb!!

[@aylsworthshaves8717]

Thanks Jmac! Not sure if the new look will stick around (wife prefers the locks, so I think I'ma try and grow em back asap lol). And your razor is coming very soon!. Just sent out a batch this morning and expect the rest of this first wave to go out by mid week at the latest :)

[@JMac.]

@@aylsworthshaves8717 you’re welcome!! And hahahaa I was wondering how long until she wanted those locks back! I’m super pumped to hear your busy shipping razors, so happy for you brother, and I can’t wait to see social media filled with Drakant SOTD’S…. You should be very proud.

[@XDuralexX]

Great explanation, currently awaiting my CB :) Any tips on shaving against the grain? I'm still struggling with that.

[@aylsworthshaves8717]

Short, buffing strokes. Go light on the touch. Don't be afraid to go over the same area twice!

[@rightsideupvt]

I watched this video because I've learned the effectiveness of shallow-angle-shaves. Nice looking razor. Disappointed, I can't determine from their website where these are made.

[@aylsworthshaves8717]

The 316 stainless and Ti are made in USA. The brass are made in China.

[@rightsideupvt]

@@aylsworthshaves8717 Excellent to know, thanks!

[@s.michaelbruce9308]

Great topic to address, thank you! brownbag gentleman

[@aylsworthshaves8717]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@santosgozalocasado4458]

Me parece muy interesante y didactico

[@peterkaufmann8579]

How does your razor compare to the Karve in efficiency and smoothness, let's say with the C plate?

[@aylsworthshaves8717]

The Traveling Shaver actually did that exact head to head on his KZbin channel! But I would say that the efficiency is about exactly the same as the CB C plate, and the smoothness is a little higher with less blade feel than the C plate.

[@peterkaufmann8579]

@@aylsworthshaves8717 thanks

[@sethcollins5536]

Alot better than the C plate. The C plate is downright uncomfortable sometimes. This one accomplishes what the C plate set out to do

[@thecutthroatjourney]

Kaleb! Excellent video. I enjoyed your head shave on the Live. You look badass with a shaved head. #ifeelyourpassion

[@aylsworthshaves8717]

Haha thanks man! It was a fun time for sure. For a first head shave, it was rather eye opening too. Really therapeutic and enjoyable. I dare say even moreso than face shaving?

[@sethcollins5536]

The shaved head suits you. You have a nice shaped head!

[@Waldemarvonanhalt]

IMO referring to the Merkur et al as being "traditional" is a misnomer. Remember the Gillette old variants, the Techs etc?

[@aylsworthshaves8717]

Traditional native 30 degree angle. Not tradional or vintage razors (for distinction) Cheers!

[@djchubbsShaving]

Nice Shave!!!!!