I was given a Proraso kit as a gift, I'm 64 and I thought that I knew how to shave. I did not! Thanks brother. Very thorough. What a difference.
@alexkeenan25753 жыл бұрын
Sorry to be off topic but does someone know of a trick to get back into an instagram account..? I was dumb lost the login password. I would love any tips you can offer me
@alexkeenan25753 жыл бұрын
@Mohammad Samir i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and I'm in the hacking process now. I see it takes quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@alexkeenan25753 жыл бұрын
@Mohammad Samir It worked and I finally got access to my account again. I am so happy:D Thank you so much, you really help me out :D
@mohammadsamir71103 жыл бұрын
@Alex Keenan Glad I could help :)
@williamcorella26323 жыл бұрын
I love how brutally honest you are, mate. A proraso tutorial and how you express and forget your troubles through DE Wet Shaving. Hopefully you and your loved ones are safe and healthy. Much love, a new subscriber to your channel.
@lantholiday3 жыл бұрын
I was 50 when I decided to try a de safety razor and it was you that ended up teaching me how to use it. Thank You for making these videos. It was also because of you that I found out about Proraso. I'll probably never use anything else, it's a pure joy shaving with that soap. Thanks again.
@vinyljunkie644 жыл бұрын
This is an awesome tutorial! Best I've seen on KZbin or anywhere. You'd have made a great teacher.
@KamiKazeii69 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant video! Very calm and educational.
@manuels24656 жыл бұрын
Great back to basics tutorial. Appreciate your patience and care in delivering top notch, informative videos. Cheers. Have a good one!
@hecticgerva11922 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate, im looking at one of these type of razers. the tip you gave was ideal.
@paulpedron88796 жыл бұрын
I now know why I enjoy watching your channel so much. I obviously have the same tastes in shaving as you do. I started out with exactly the same products apart from a rose gold handle on my razor. And your lathering technique has worked well for me even while travelling to towns where the water effects the soaps differently. Thanks for all your efforts in your videos💈💈
@otter12342 жыл бұрын
just getting into wet shaving, and just today discovered your channel. THANK YOU! the way you lather and the way you describe shaving, is exactly what im looking for help on.
@AnotherCutAbove2 жыл бұрын
Well it’s great to hear that buddy, hopefully it helps you get the enjoyment out of the shave 🪒!
@otter12342 жыл бұрын
@@AnotherCutAbove So I finally got to shave using your tips and following your information and video today. Made one slight modification, I bowl lathered just a bit so I had some for at the end (and more so, to see if I could actually do it). To be perfectly honest, what transpired was life changing for my shaves. I had the single greatest shave I have ever had, and I've been shaving for almost 20 yrs. The lather was so rich and soothing, the razor glided effortlessly access my face and head. Using your tips and things to watch for made the world of difference. Much like you, in Law enforcement and hated shaving, did it because have to keep the professional look, switched to DE and was working on it, but still not understanding what all the hub bub was about. Well, today I got it. I understand. The first time I've been able to actually get BBS for both my face and head. It's true, my wife compared it to my toddlers butt. So Thank you again!
@PerroneFord6 жыл бұрын
Wonderful tutorial. I'll be sharing this with some of my new wetshaving friends! Best lathering tutorial I've ever seen.
@AnotherCutAbove6 жыл бұрын
Shame it’s so long! Oh well lol I enjoyed it hahaha
@sinkandrelax2 жыл бұрын
Just found you. Great, thorough and very informative video, mate.. well done and thank you. 👍🏼
@chucklachance3 жыл бұрын
Wow, I’m late to the game, but, I have been a Proraso man for years. I am a fan of the red sandalwood. Good video guy!
@velofisher26 жыл бұрын
I've shared this w/two newb's. This is a DFV. Well Done!!
@gnomeoshaves46416 жыл бұрын
What a great tutorial! Very informative and descriptive. It's always good to back to basics just to reiterate to yourself
@vincenzogreco33706 жыл бұрын
Proraso...my first foray into wet shaving, fantastic line of soaps. Love my Rockwell 6C too. Another great video!
@charliegreen34264 жыл бұрын
I cant believe it! I've been watching you for a few months and did not realise you were a fellow West Aussie until you mentioned it in this video. Mind blown.
@AnotherCutAbove4 жыл бұрын
could you not tell with ym accent lol
@charliegreen34264 жыл бұрын
@@AnotherCutAbove dead giveaway 🤦🏼♂️
@SpongeBath_ShitPants4 ай бұрын
After sampling several different fancy artisan soaps for a few years, I ultimately went back to Proraso as my primary go-to shaving soap. It's a good-quality soap sold at a fair price, and you can conveniently find it at most pharmacies and supermarkets here in Canada. Gimmicky soaps don't give you a better shave; practicing your technique does.
@MateuszPetkiewicz3 жыл бұрын
Great story. I'm just after my first shave using this shaver. Wished I've watched it before :D I've started just because of using too much plastics - so environment + disposable shavers were clogging too much. Thanks!
@apriliamille12346 жыл бұрын
You have improved my de shaving a lot thanks for talking about your methods while shaving
@TallysVids6 жыл бұрын
What an excellent and informative video Cris. The type of video I wished I'd came across when I was looking into moving to DE shaving.
@Rickpa6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for inviting us in!
@suleimanshaik6 жыл бұрын
Awesome tutorial Dude. Thanks too much. Really appreciate you taking the time out to share, demonstrate and coach. I've shared this with my Bro in the UK, Sean, as we both struggle with shaving. I'm loving my shaves now too. Hoping he gets his rhythm with Wetshaving. Keep up the good work and keep well, Bro.
@AnotherCutAbove6 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! It’s a long video but I was in the zone hahaha
@donbalcaen86314 жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial. Greetings from Canada!
@lorraineandrews5674 жыл бұрын
Great vlog mate nobe headshaver here... best way to lather up I’ve seen.. bought the parasso pre and green soap with a Edwin jagger de89 keep up the good work.
@joshmclain34116 жыл бұрын
This is a very good video. I wish when I started traditional wet shaving there was a video like this I started watching Paul h and I was watching another guy and the stallion I have stuck with double edge razors I haven’t tried straight razors yet lol thanks for the video
@bighuc4 жыл бұрын
Great vid! I got tired of razor burns every other shave so I figured I'd give each of these a chance
@AnotherCutAbove4 жыл бұрын
It's a great range of middle of the range budget gear! works very well, smells great and very cooling on the skin!
@tommcgraw25765 жыл бұрын
Thank for your honest and friendly instruction. Keep it up!
@tario22374 жыл бұрын
I saw the Machester United shirt and knew I had to like the video.
@AnotherCutAbove4 жыл бұрын
hahaha i like your thinking
@Teddy-fx6fx6 жыл бұрын
Just found channel and starting out with safety razor nice job explaining everything 👍
@AnotherCutAbove6 жыл бұрын
Cheers pal! I try my best hahaha
@alexquinn71445 жыл бұрын
Basically how i started off with the exception of the razor and brush. I bought the Kelvin from Amazon and a Sovereign brush (very soft with next to no back bone). I now have a few razors and more than a few soaps/aftershaves and blades aplenty. Love the ATT Calypso. Great videos 👍
@AnotherCutAbove5 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Yeah I have sunk a small fortune into this hobby but I wouldn’t change a thing! This year will see a rather large increase in my shaving stock as I will be visiting Canada 🇨🇦! Can’t wait!
@alexquinn71445 жыл бұрын
@@AnotherCutAbove Coincidentally I am planning to go to Canada to, my daughter is doing a term at the University of Waterloo and we are looking at heading out some time in April/May after term finishes. Not sure where else we will go. My son has been out to the National Parks in Banff area, looks stunning.
@AnotherCutAbove5 жыл бұрын
Yeah Banff is on the cards mate! Can not wait for my holiday this year!
@jeffdurheim91533 жыл бұрын
Great video...i'm pretty sure everything you used , were my 1st products i used...crazy
@hamishlittle5 жыл бұрын
Awesome Tutorial Mate! I have just started wet shaving and have watched a few of your videos now. I have got the Proraso Green range. Shaving has become something I really look forward to each night. Keep the vids coming 🤙🏼
@AnotherCutAbove5 жыл бұрын
Cheers pal! Yeah it’s turned a chore into an enjoyable hobby in my household! Something I can pass down to my boys too which is brilliant!
@goldenultra5 жыл бұрын
I always use an electric shaver after a wet shave obviously when my face has dried. But I have been told I always do things differently.
@goldenultra5 жыл бұрын
Ugh more enjoyable in the bath. Than I play music on headphones with a headphone amplifier....ugh
@hukmanshaves69392 жыл бұрын
this has really helped me with my lather. cant quite get it like that but i did get a very good hydrated lather
@rodrickgunn87536 жыл бұрын
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again I love your shaving channel I watch your shaving videos more than anyone else’s also I am fanatical‘be bought four razors in about a month and a half . But anyway I love your videos
@AnotherCutAbove6 жыл бұрын
Thanks pal it’s very much appreciated. I give a lot of time and effort for the channel and I really enjoy everything about it! Cheers Cris
@davidgray8246 жыл бұрын
Just about to start double edge shaving and getting the proraso range. Been watching your videos for tips and advice.
@AnotherCutAbove6 жыл бұрын
Good luck man! Great way to turn a chore into something more enjoyable! If you’ve ever any questions ask away, everyone is always happy to chime in and help!
@balmatian6 жыл бұрын
Probably the best technique for building a lather
@stewartmiddleton45272 жыл бұрын
Just seen this...great video
@jimmohead6 жыл бұрын
Well done Cris! This was my first soap too, and still love the menthol. Still working on the lather technique, thanks for the insight. Cheers!
@ttdenadaabba21494 жыл бұрын
Hey mate greetings from the Chicago! I have the same Muhle. I have alot of Aussie friends when I am in VIETNAM.
@annamason19003 жыл бұрын
so many people making youtube channels about such simple things in life. what is sad is in todays world fathers are missing so much that men need to come here to learn to shave. before they destroyed marriage fathers used to teach there boys how to shave as a coming of age thing.
@AnotherCutAbove3 жыл бұрын
My eldest boy is almost ready to knock off his first shave! It’s certainly something I look forward to passing onto him. We have somewhere along the way forgotten to take comfort in the simpler things in life.
@wilmergreen94806 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial mate, can’t wait to try your lathering technique even though I’ve been wet shaving for a while I struggle with getting a consistent lather sometimes!
@AnotherCutAbove6 жыл бұрын
Sweet lol I’m still new really, less than 2 years into the journey. I’ve learned so much just from reading watching and listening.
@shayakanime183 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial, an honest one. Thank you .
@iangarner88574 жыл бұрын
Love this video. I got my prosaro set today. The pre shave cream, soap and post shave balm are so nice. Had a shave with a straight razor earlier and my face is literally as smooth as a baby's arse! I had to stop using the cartridge razors as they were giving me razor burn. I get no irritation with the single blade and the feather safety razor and the shave is so close.
@AnotherCutAbove4 жыл бұрын
I completely moved away from Carts for over 2 years and slowly brought them back in with excellent one off shave results ie weddings etc.
@AnotherCutAbove4 жыл бұрын
But I do enjoy a traditional shave more
@tugboat84752 жыл бұрын
I just ordered all that pre shave, shave cream, post shave and after shave. Plus new safety razor and stand. First time after 30 years of cartridges. Hope not to many cuts.
@AnotherCutAbove2 жыл бұрын
Fingers crossed, dont be disheartened if there is some blood and irritation. You and your skins need to adapt. It took me a long time to be come comfortable and every now and then I still have a rough shave. The main thing is I now look forward to shave rather than loathe the thought of it!
@tugboat84752 жыл бұрын
@@AnotherCutAbove thanks for the reply, I have noticed there is Proraso cream that is mixed with a brush in its own jar them there is the cream that is added to a shave Mug/pot then water is added and brush. Is there a big difference? Thanks
@dannyrios45814 жыл бұрын
I love the finger hairs it looks badass
@callemontelius47724 жыл бұрын
Good tips. Great video man :)
@kennethsellar54853 ай бұрын
I really want to try Proraso also for the smell and freshness the pre shave the aftershave and shaving soap
@TURTWIG0946 жыл бұрын
Very nice tutorial bro think you need to get to shaving them hands now LOL!
@abefrohman17596 жыл бұрын
Nice tutorial. 💈👍
@chrismorley30746 жыл бұрын
Fantastic Video for Beginners Cris. I Love the Proraso anyway mate, and I am sure that will help many "Newbies" ???
@highonimmi4 жыл бұрын
great shave. female wet shaver. yes, we shave our whole faces and have soft skin, too:) subbed.
@AnotherCutAbove4 жыл бұрын
Id bet that women have softer skin after a shave than most blokes would have! welcome! cheers, Cris
@DubSalvation4 жыл бұрын
Keep dipping those tips lads!
@simongardiner45733 жыл бұрын
Great informative video thank you
@magnoliamike4 жыл бұрын
What I started to do is...(I use the dry method) once I’m done loading my brush, I’ll quickly run my brush over the hot/warm running water then bring it right to my face. I find this way I only have to add water maby 1 or 2 more times.
@AnotherCutAbove4 жыл бұрын
Great tip!
@donthejewler745 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@AnotherCutAbove5 жыл бұрын
Thanks pal
@GeorgeCampbell19646 жыл бұрын
Bril vid Mate! 👍
@Chris-zz8jx6 жыл бұрын
I wish I had 60 soaps 😂 I have 4 soaps and 3 creams. Just ordered another SC soap and want to get Gingers Garden aventus soap next month. I prefer Proraso White preshave, slightly less menthol.
@AnotherCutAbove6 жыл бұрын
Mate you're doing it right lol! sometimes i wish i could turn back time!
@graydog62846 жыл бұрын
Nice video Cris , I know just who to send it to.
@AnotherCutAbove6 жыл бұрын
Might watch it myself later on for some help hahaha
@madridberlinidiomas32083 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris. Can you tell me what the name of the brush is?
@AnotherCutAbove3 жыл бұрын
I believe this was one of West coast shaving brush range. I’m not sure it’s still available.
@kulkulan2234 жыл бұрын
cool water is definitely superior!
@margaretbest56314 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@Waltorian3 жыл бұрын
Butterfly or fixed which is better? I bought a Viking chieftain butterfly. I’m very new I’ve shaved about 4 times. (Getting better) so any info would be great. 57 yr old from Houston tx. Thanks love the video
@invictusdomini86244 жыл бұрын
Great video! Only point of disagreement: >Gillette They're on my lifetime boycott list for an awful ad campaign in the past.
@DJAraRealSalsa4 жыл бұрын
Same here, it seems corporate globalist interests over-shadow what should have been Gillette's commitment to MEN and maleness!
@highonimmi4 жыл бұрын
@@DJAraRealSalsa what did they do?
@DJAraRealSalsa4 жыл бұрын
@@highonimmi Just like other powerful corporations they are promoting wackjob Leftism: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaCznqh7rrVml5I
@highonimmi4 жыл бұрын
@@DJAraRealSalsa well shit
@joe125243 жыл бұрын
I agree (although I'm testing king c.gillette de blades at the 'mo) a good alternative I think is the Wilkinson sword DE blades, really easy to use I think.
@TURTWIG0946 жыл бұрын
Subscribed!
@rajeshsweet1946 жыл бұрын
Aussie summers are brutal just like here in india ..menthol serves us fine ......video was lengthy but made for a very good watch...
@diamondmafiamedia91003 жыл бұрын
My man thanks for your videos do you have any reccomendations on some nice synthetic brush brands, does that matter or? Love your accent by the way! Salute from Boston USA!
@AnotherCutAbove3 жыл бұрын
Synthetic knots are very cheap to purchase, AP shave co and Turn N Shave do some of my favourite synthetic knots. But with regards to handles it’s all down the preference and price willing to pay. Turn N Shave is one of the best in the business but there aren’t really any bad artisans in the traditional wet shaving space. Only different styles etc.
@diamondmafiamedia91003 жыл бұрын
@@AnotherCutAbove Thanks for your advice brother, do synthetic knots produce a nice lathah?
@AnotherCutAbove3 жыл бұрын
I believe the produce a better lather than any natural hair brush. They are way more consistent to lather with as well!
@jonathanwalker33236 жыл бұрын
What a great video Cris im sure many will learn a thing or two. Will we be getting a up to date den tour anytime soon?
@AnotherCutAbove6 жыл бұрын
The den is looking pretty bare lol but we shall see lol! Have a lot of stuff away recently! Hahaha
@tugboat84752 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate, I ordered everything that you had in your video. Hopefully it arrives next week in Adelaide. When you put the brush into the soap container I see it makes a lot of mess. Is that the reason why some people put the soap inside a Ceramic soap mug? Also, I have very sensitive skin so would the pre balm be good to use as a post balm as well? Thanks
@AnotherCutAbove2 жыл бұрын
Yeah it can certainly be used as a post shave balm but I find it a little almost greasy for that.
@tugboat84752 жыл бұрын
@@AnotherCutAbove because I brought so many accessories that i probably won't use. I got the bundle of blades as well. What blade would you recommend for a beginner? Is sharper better or too many cuts? These are the samples thanks Astra Superior Platinum Derby Extra Derby Premium Feather Hi-Stainless Merkur Super Platinum Parker Premium Platinum Wilkinson Sword
@AnotherCutAbove2 жыл бұрын
The blades are the most subjective part of the shave. What works for me may not work for you. Astra is a pretty common and reasonably good blade. If you have very thick and heavy growth maybe go feather.
@crustyskellington40566 жыл бұрын
Loved the video mate! I'm not new to the hobby (well, I'm roughly about a year in) but still enjoyed the various tips. I actually used Soap Commander today (it's the Classic Spice I believe) and found it to be the only soap I've tried so far that took ages to get that translucent look to it that I've had since using your method to face lather. It seemed to drink an absolute ton of water and I still don't think I added enough! Definitely one that requires a major drink, but lathers up lovely anyway.
@AnotherCutAbove6 жыл бұрын
Yeah man but I find if you get it to the translucent point then you’re never a million miles away. It’s the biggest learning curve creating the lather in my opinion.
@KR-dn7xd2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic lather! I think you used a little too much soap!
@justinpainter42985 жыл бұрын
Didn’t know you were a police officer. I’m currently a police officer and have to shave everyday, I hate it. My girlfriend recently bought me a “rapid beard shave kit” one of those cheaper shave kits. I’m a beginner to wet shaving and was wondering what “equipment” you’d recommend for a beginner? Razor, DE blade etc. I currently have the Proraso green shave line and love it.
@AnotherCutAbove5 жыл бұрын
Proraso is awesome stuff for sure! The 2 razors I recommend for beginners and advanced shavers alike is the Rockwell 6c or 6s and the Karve Christopher Bradley razor! Both offer exceptional smooth shaves. The Karve is my favourite by far though!
@justinpainter42985 жыл бұрын
Another Cut Above awesome ! Thank you for you’re speedy response ! I’m really enjoying your videos. Keep up the work!
@danmenzel72294 жыл бұрын
Try using a sharper angle on your razor. It might be smoother.
@AnotherCutAbove4 жыл бұрын
Hey Dan thank you so much for the tip, ive certainly come a long way since this video and probably another 600 videos lol. Im pretty settled in what i use now so i get reasonably consistent results. Take it easy cris
@alexrex19704 жыл бұрын
Good review. Greetings from Argentina.
@Anthony_Spilotro4 жыл бұрын
I brush the soap on my face for about 3-5 seconds then start shaving. Some guys i notice just keep going and going like the enegizer bunny.... Once i have an even layer, im shaving.
@AnotherCutAbove4 жыл бұрын
And that's exactly what it all about, doing what works for each of us. I use shaving as my way to try and clear my head, De stress etc. The lather process really allows me to do that. It's a simple pleasure I allow myself. The thing for me is that shaving is like a good curry 🥘! I enjoy it till it's finished and then an hour later I want more 😂
@Anthony_Spilotro4 жыл бұрын
@@AnotherCutAbove True that.. Im all for getting the most out of what we enjoy. I guess i didnt really think of it like that.
@AnotherCutAbove4 жыл бұрын
Never thought I would baout shaving to be honest! 😂
@MichaelBlocksom4 жыл бұрын
Jonathan Gillis and not only the enjoyment of it , some have more sensitive skin and need that really good rich lather to help protect our skin. A drier lather doesn’t help protect as much.
@bh92624 жыл бұрын
What kind of work do you do now?
@AnotherCutAbove4 жыл бұрын
Transit officer and window cleaner
@bh92624 жыл бұрын
@@AnotherCutAbove You forgot to mention, accomplished KZbinr 😁👍
@graydog62846 жыл бұрын
I'm in ...........
@arncj184 жыл бұрын
when you guys use your proraso red or green soap do you first flatten it down? Mine always comes with the soap having like a bump on top which is the only thing i don't like about it
@AnotherCutAbove4 жыл бұрын
I have flattened my one a few months back as it was annoying me lol!
@g.r.87924 жыл бұрын
Do you save you Had,with Proraso too?
@AnotherCutAbove4 жыл бұрын
I have done in the past, proraso is a great product but not as good as most of the other products in my den. Head shaving needs heaps of slickness and I don't get that so much from proraso! I'll do a shave with it soon and see how it goes!
@andrewlifeisforliveing11213 жыл бұрын
i cant shave , i aways end with red rash
@AnotherCutAbove3 жыл бұрын
It’s about finding what works for you buddy that’s for sure. I have found very mild razors to work extremely well for me!
@shaner34316 жыл бұрын
hey what's happened to Spencer? he hasn't made a video in a while.
@AnotherCutAbove6 жыл бұрын
Not sure mate! He’s gone all lazy!
@AnotherCutAbove6 жыл бұрын
One is allegedly uploading or has uploaded! Hahaha
@ToxikPizza4 жыл бұрын
I just started shaving this way and I've been using the same proraso products. No matter how wet the soap is or how thick the lather, the soap always dries up before I can finish. It dries up so much it comes off my face in flakes that float around as it falls off my face while shaving. And I still end up cutting myself on my chin and neck. Any idea why?
@AnotherCutAbove4 жыл бұрын
I've never really has those sorts of issues with proraso. Do you shave in a bathroom where there is any like drafts blowing through that could dry the lather? I know when I have my ducted air con on it causes all sorts of issues with my lather drying out!
@AnotherCutAbove4 жыл бұрын
It may just need some more water too, it can take quite alot proraso. Then again it could also possibly be your water. I know it's a pain but just to rule it out maybe try distilled or filtered water to see if that makes a difference.
@AnotherCutAbove4 жыл бұрын
I won't hide behind the fact either that proraso isn't the best soap available. There are many many soaps that are far superior and yield better lathers that stay wetter for longer for sure!
@AnotherCutAbove4 жыл бұрын
Sorry to not have been much help. At all.
@ToxikPizza4 жыл бұрын
@@AnotherCutAbove no air drafts and I keep adding water and relathering and it dries so fast lol. I never thought about the water being the possible cause. I wonder if it's the menthol or some other ingredient reacting with my skin and causing a drying effect. What soaps do you recommend that are better?
@usernamemykel4 жыл бұрын
Shaving "den", really guys???? It's a freakin' bathroom!!
@AnotherCutAbove4 жыл бұрын
The bathroom isnt my shaving den? It's in a different part of the house?