Learn All About Double Edge Razor Blades

Geofatboy schools you on all things double edge razor blade related. History, storage, disposal, sharpness, markings. How many shaves per blade? Add the fact that it will provide you with a smooth, close, irritation free shave. It's all here! Visit ShaveNation.com for all your shaving supplies. Let us know what you’d like to see in an upcoming episode.
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[@frankiearrieta2996]

P.S learned a lot from you on you tube please keep up teaching us your knowledge!!!

[@geofatboy]

frankie arrieta Thanks much Frankie!

[@afrog2666]

Naahlidge!

[@mikerose51]

frankie arrieta me 2

[@MarkRuslinzski]

I agree

[@sergiofinley9768]

you prolly dont care but does someone know a method to log back into an Instagram account..? I was stupid lost my account password. I love any tips you can give me!

[@UnchainedCyclist]

Fatherless men everywhere thank you for teaching them what their fathers should have.

[@WALKUREX]

I was about to type something similar XD

[@peatlatakia6308]

And men with dads that taught them to shave, but with crappy disposable razors. I used those for way longer than I'd care to admit.

[@justjoe5373]

@@peatlatakia6308 I started shaving with disposable razors and my dad just bought me a safety razor one day and I never noticed the difference in technique, the only difference that I noticed is a nicer shave without the razor burns

[@shaundoherty2354]

@@peatlatakia6308 and men with dads who didn’t teach them or buy them there first razor

[@bigvisk1125]

Dont recall my father teaching me. I assume he must have. Of course he used then, and still uses, bic disposable 2 blade razors.

[@justinmackey2912]

I'm a service plumber and we do remodels sometimes, and I've always wondered why we find DE blades in the walls of the bathrooms we take care of, thank you, you just cleared up a huge curiosity I've had for years,lol

[@geofatboy]

+justin mackey Thanks much! I've seen pictures of piles of spent blades at the bottom of a wall cavity. Guaranteed there was a slot directly above...

[@johnhamre990]

I seen this before in a building built in 1945 they had a slot in the inside medic cabinet to dispose of blades i had no idea until i removed the medicine cabinet 100s of them

[@granthelas4468]

@@johnhamre990 The house I lived in had two bathrooms with medicine cabinets that had a slot in the back, that is where I would dispose of my used blades.

[@g0679]

Disposal slots were common in hotel bathrooms. Fifty-plus years ago.

[@greggrimer1428]

Perhaps they thought putting them in a bin was a risk for them, other people in the household or the dustman?

[@timwhite2680]

I use feather blades, and when I was in the army, I routinely got 15-20 shaves per blade. I dried them and stored them in a bowl of mineral oil after each use. Never had an issue with dulling

[@geofatboy]

Great tip-Thanks for sharing!

[@K3Flyguy]

????? 15-20???? WOW! I had no idea they could last that long. At what shave were you looking forward to installing a new blade? I am getting 6 daily shaves from the Feather and then install new blade. Mostly because I didn't think it could last much longer. I may have to rethink my method. Thanks for your post!

[@seancssu]

Thank you sir!!! This is the knowledge us young bucks wanna know! We all need more army stories in our lives. Feather blades it is 👍

[@AlvinLovesAnime]

Thank you for your service!

[@RandomDudeOne]

"disgusted by the high cost of multi-blade cartridges" why I'm here.

[@geofatboy]

Amen to that!

[@mercoid]

The companies charging so much for blade cartridges are definitely feeling the backlash from the fed up people they’ve been ripping off for decades. They deserve any decline in sales they have coming to them.

[@jim_ben_bones1996]

Made the change, never going back! #DESHAVING

[@marke.1021]

Just checked his shave nation prices for blades, will stick with amazon, as well less. Never going back to disposable ..priced to high.

[@johnmiller2191]

I'm a teenager and use a safety razor. Even my grandfather uses a cartridge

[@sebastianbush9967]

This man is a life saver we need more people like this on KZbin

[@ozmobozo]

Nick shaves, Kevy shaves, PaulH Films and many more wet shavers are here.

[@NorsePJ]

I remember my dad, when I was very young, had left the blade on the cake of soap. I didn't notice it and picked up the soap and proceeded to cut my hand all over the place as I tried to soap lather my hands. An experience I'll never forget. Yes, definitely watch out for where you leave the blades especially with kids around.

[@chrisblanc663]

I got little ones, and I am paranoid about putting my blades a safe distance from them at all times.

[@jello022170]

I'm 51 and just started using de razors,and I don't regret it at all. Take care from Montréal, Québec

[@mercoid]

I still have my father’s 9 way adjustable Gillette safety razor from the 40’s. I intend on buying a a few safety razors and getting back to using it. I took my fist shave with it almost 40 years ago.

[@yomommah]

I love how you give a safety-tip about not trying to snap 2 blades at once, and then proceed to angle-grind a can while holding your hand directly underneath the spinning disc. Stay safe homie.

[@geofatboy]

Yep-30+ years in the trades you learn what you can and can't do.

[@yomommah]

30+ years of angle grinding cans didn't do you any good, the cut still looks shit. Sure hope you get to keep your fingers in the next 30!

[@AaronCurtin]

@@yomommah 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@cliffhouser9138]

Geo, I love your videos. I was in my early twenties when disposable multiple blades became popular and I threw away all my wet shaving razors (I sincerely regret doing this). After years of razor burn, irritated skin going from trac ll to 6 blade cartridges I progressed from razor burn to ingrown hairs. Out of desperation I tried double edge and eventually straight razor shaving. I have never looked back!! Thank you for your tutorials and reviews they have been very helpful in making wet shaving an enjoyable daily routine!!

[@DavidWillanski]

9:43 "If your beard is too coarse for DE blades, try one of these"

[@geofatboy]

***** Lolz! Of course I had to stop it ay 9:43 to see what you meant! Great Caption David! Thanks.

[@wross5961]

Chuck Norris beard is so tough he has to shave with 10:06

[@johndawhale3197]

I like how he seems perfectly normal the first 8 minutes or so and then all hell breaks loose and he starts decapitating cans with the goddamn saw...

[@romedeiros70]

And with his hand clearly in the path of destruction!

[@frankyvee1]

And then demolishing a house with an excavator just to find old blades disposed of between the walls. 😂

[@nathanz602]

Saw?

[@markwarnberg9504]

The Multi-Pack is great for the beginner of DE Shaving. After going through the various brands I found the Persona Platinum worked best for my beard. It takes time and a few DE Blades too find the one that fits you. Happy Shaving.

[@hothmobile100]

This guy is amazing. He needs his own tv show.

[@chrisblanc663]

He does. It’s called KZbin

[@earlgrey6375]

Greetings! I stayed in an old inn, the Pisgha Inn on the Blue Ridge Parkway, and in the bathroom wall was a slot just for razor blades. I've not senn one before or since. I'm sure 99.9% of the younger prople who stay there are totally confused by something that was common place just a geration ago. Great video as always.

[@earlgrey6375]

Gosh what horrible typos.

[@geofatboy]

Earl Grey Thanks Earl! What country were you in when you saw the blade disposal slot in the wall? Was it in the US, or elsewhere?

[@earlgrey6375]

***** Yup, right here in the good ole' US of A. There's an old inn on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. It had a bottle cap opener screwed to the wall (from before canned coke) and a slot labled "razor blades".

[@geofatboy]

Earl Grey My kind of place! ..... Road Trip!

[@ardvarkkkkk1]

Earl Grey In the 50s and 60s, manufactured medicine cabinets came with a slot in the back for razor blades. they just dropped into the wall. He was not kidding about that.

[@duskomeljineduskomeljine842]

When I watched your channel i shave everyday,even my face sometimes is a real battlefield😂,but i don't give up!I never switch to cartridges anymore!Thank you and best regards!👊💪

[@Watcher413]

I got into wetshaving from that infamous Gillette Ad. And I realized that shaving with my newfound love of my 1959 Gillette fatboy with Taylor of old bond street is my favorite tools so far. I’m still figuring out brush and preferred Razor. But I no longer get ingrown hairs, razor burns and saving a lot of money now.

[@Ib_h7]

Finally a good blade comparison video, I'm new to wet shaving and couldn't find a decent one, thank you!

[@chippytucker6318]

I like the numbers on the blades I use the 1-2 side for the first part of the week, then flip and use 3-4 for the remainder of the week, just so I know where the sharpest side is!! The blade can't wear down unevenly, but it does get dull, hence, why I will flip mine!! Thanks for posting!! Cheers!

[@BeeblebroxTheThird]

An "old" video (but not that old) and packed with information. Thanks for posting. Just getting back into DE shaving after 40yrs and I find pretty much all of your videos interesting.

[@shawnrodgers2180]

I started shaving with a safety razor and I'm happy . No more expensive 3 bladed disposable razors. The blades are so cheap for safety razor. I bought 100 on amazon . Your video is very informative and helped me. More men should go to the safety razor or expensive disposable blades

[@TH-eb5ro]

My grandfather used to put his in the slot in the back of his medicine cabinet. Cabinets came with the slot. I've have two safety razors for 30 years. It is very true that the care of the blade determines the life of the blade. He also had a way to clean and sharpen the blades to extend their life.

[@tom66909]

I’m in my 30’s so I remember using the old disposable razors that had zero swivel. After a decade or more of using cartridges $$$$/Red ingrown neck hairs I went to Safety razor- in an instant my irritation was gone. My muscle-memory of using those non-swivel disposables came right back and I knew how to shave at the correct angle- the #1 MOST difficult thing & only (haven’t cut myself yet & I’m hairy) is finding the best blade!!!! This took me forever and is why I kept giving up in the years I’ve owned a safety. The dull crappy blades are ubiquitous - they’re at every drugstore/grocer - go with online quality blades. Feathers are amazing.

[@geofatboy]

Great comment Tom! This will get reposted elsewhere!

[@Mixwell1983]

After gettin a dollar tree DE razor and 5blade kit it really turned me onto DE shaving. Just got a long handle qshave TTO razor in and astra blades coming tomorrow. Today I got lucky and was digging in the sink drawers amd actually found a Schick Krona DE razor. Musta been my grandpa or dads. Theyve passed and I still live in the house, soo much old stuff around. Woulda never cared for it when using cartridges but 2 weeks into DE razors and I find this gem.. Soo excited to shave with both when my astras come.. I took the blade outta the dollar tree one for my 4 year old to mess with when he watches me shave. 👍 Been learning a lot from your and other's videos on DE razors.

[@geofatboy]

Be careful digging around those drawers, you might find some sharp stuff! Thanks for your support. You're son's gonna be an avid safety razor shaver!

[@PositiveEnergyPodcast]

Wonderful video, I really appreciate you and your channel. I’m 37, I’ve been double edge shaving since 2014, with the Merkur 34c. I soon bought a Shavette that takes single edge blades, a Dovo Bismarck straight razor and an expensive strop. Last week I purchased the Merkur Futur in Chrome. It’s been an amazing journey, and feel ashamed of my Mach 3 and Fusion days 🤦🏽‍♂️ Lol. Once again, great video, much love from Cambridge UK.

[@Etothe7]

You have helped a lot I just bought one and I've had this smooth shave ever and you're hilarious with the hole in the wall but it's a hell of an idea two thumbs up

[@geofatboy]

Th Justin Thanks! Glad you got a laugh out of it!

[@ardvarkkkkk1]

Th Justin He wasn't joking. Medicine cabinets used to be made with a slot in the back for razor blades. They just dropped into the wall.

[@badbobbybadbobbyb5889]

Have been DE shaving since 2014 and love it. I have used many of he blade shown in this video with great success.

[@donaldsexton1305]

I remember when I was a kid we lived in a house that was built in the early 1920's and in the bathroom over the sink it had a little slot where you could throw away your old double edge razor blades.

[@geofatboy]

Ahhhh, the good old days!

[@TopStrikerMaverick]

Wait seriously?

[@johnmason6625]

Hi geo, I have just started wet shaving and I'm 64, I use non-aggressive razors as I am blond haired &I have sensitive skin but I'm enjoying wet shaving immensely. I have really been enjoying your blogs, you seem to be a great fellah & you explain things really well. I would love to purchase my shaving gear from you as you have items I can't get in the UK, keep the blogs coming & best wishes to you. Regards John Mason

[@geofatboy]

John Mason Thanks for the kind words John. Greetings from the US. Keep in mind, at www.shavenation.com/ we ship worldwide 6 days a week! Subscribe to my YT channel, for upcoming videos.

[@brokenbones112]

Less (absolutely no) razor burn! I switched from a cartridge type to a safety razor with good quality blades. (Feather) after getting the pressure right (you can easily slice yourself using the feathers) he's right they're stupidly sharp. Used to get a whole ton of razor burn with a Gillette mach 3. I normally only shave twice a week and I've got a year's worth of blades for $20. The process is really enjoyable and the shave is the best I've ever had. Plus there's no or extremely little plastic used in the process! Another win.

[@geofatboy]

There are a lot of WINS in that paragraph!

[@xaviersarnaik779]

I like how you share things you don't even agree with. It shows commitment to knowlege.

[@geofatboy]

Thanks so much!

[@cyberpunk4ever786]

I really appreciate your video. The pros against modern shavers besides the price and especially how to dispose of used blades in a safe way. I got myself a cheap Wilkinson Classic DE Shaver and am more satisfied than my Gillette Fusion shaver.

[@kameelelian6044]

My beard hair is coarse that I can only get two really good shaves but I’m completely happy . Feather, shark, and astra are my favorites so far

[@geofatboy]

Thanks for sharing Kameel!

[@freyinnovations]

I do believe you covered everything there is to know about DE blades. Nice job.

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Frey!

[@Martiniization]

Very helpful, Geo. At the very beginning, you're talking, but you also look like you're trying to stifle a smile. Nobody knows what's going to be funny, if anything. But, nearing the end of the video, you do produce some humorous stuff on purpose. I didn't think you'd let us down, and you didn't. Besides the good humor, a video is packed with very helpful info. Thanks, guy. Best wishes.

[@geofatboy]

Hi Martin, I'm def not the funniest guy in the room, but I do have my moments.😂 I hope you are doing well.

[@Martiniization]

@@geofatboy Geo, the point of your videos isn't to go through some stand-up routine, except for that of shaving in front of the mirror/camera. The humor is good and appreciated, in addition to being a "freebee." Keep on, "Profe" (pronounced "profay" in Spanish, from the word "profesor").

[@frankiearrieta2996]

Good morning Geo.! I tend to recycle cans at home so when im done with a D.E razor blade I put in the mouth of s can crush it and recycle it with the can.! That way I think no one will get hurt. Trust me ive cut myself badly but I love my wet shaving!! Getting my friends into it , got my son my daughter and my lady aboard!! Good day! Great shave!!

[@geofatboy]

frankie arrieta That's a surefire, safe disposal method Frankie. Getting everyone else into wet shaving, share the love!

[@RichRikud]

@@geofatboy Or, would it will make the can non-recyclable or even cause injury to someone working with the recycling equipment because of the very different material composition? With your industry connections, can you provide any more safety info about blade disposal and whether they are recyclable?

[@joshuaplummer1274]

geofatboy. I have been watching you for two years my friend. I started shaving with safety razor in that time. I want to thank you, and learned allot from you.. Soon I'll be ordering Feather product from you.. Keep up great work..

[@geofatboy]

+Joshua Plummer Thanks Joshua!

[@josecarlolemus9928]

I cannot believe how good this video is, thank you so much

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Jose-I spent a lot of time putting this one together!

[@Kalanioccc]

just got one of these. excited to use it

[@geofatboy]

Which one, and how'd it go?

[@Kalanioccc]

the vikings blade by julian vue. so far so good!

[@YouTubehndl]

A lot of old school medicine cabinets actually have a slot for razor disposal. Never thought of making one myself, that’s a great idea 👍🏼

[@robhead22]

Im struggling to get a good shave with a safety razor. But i love the process and the razor. I think i need feather blades to get through my rough beard! Merkur blades werent doing itThank you for that list at the end. Over all. This was a great video. I learned a lot!! Thank you!

[@wessfulton644]

Interesting video GeoFB. I got sick and tired of those expensive and gimmicky plastic razors about ten years ago and purchased a Merkur 34C HD razor and settled on the Gillette Silver Blue blades for my best BBS shave! Now I look forward to shaving as well as experimenting with different shave creams and soaps. Love all your great shaving videos. Thank you!

[@CatLady999]

Great video, very informative. I have pulled between 4-6 weeks on 1 Gillette blade. Everyday use. I Use cocounut oil for my skin, instead of shaving cream, and I clean and dry the blade right after use. Also, I am keeping my dull blades so I can learn the art of stropping. Really make the most mileage out of them.

[@geofatboy]

Double double edge blade manufacturers don't recommend wiping or stropping razor blades.

[@CatLady999]

@@geofatboy if I owned a razor blade manufacturing company, I would be against stropping or sharpening our blades as well. Why would i want my customers prolonging the product, when I can sell more?

[@pianofry1138]

@@CatLady999 that's stupidity on your part. One stich will cost hundreds of blades. Don't try stropping them they aren't high quality steel like a straight razor. If you want to get a straight razor that's another thing in itself and probably the route you should go.

[@edmondmuradyan2611]

Thanks man for the info . I’m going to change it up and go from cartridges to safety blades

[@geofatboy]

Edmond-Get ready for your best shave ever!

[@romagluskin5133]

absolutely loved the extra time you spent demonstrating the gangsta blade disposal! free, yet priceless!

[@thedustcart]

I have just made the move from cartridge shaving to DE blades. This is a very useful video with some decent info i'm going to use from now on. Gonna get me a sample pack!!

[@johndoogan3712]

Hi from across the pond. I have used twin edge razors for over half a century and wouldn't have it any other way. The newer plastic dispensers take used blades in the bottom. One suggestion is to ask your doctor's surgery to dispose of your old blades in a dedicated sharps waste container for proper disposal. I personally would like to see this service offered by local pharmacies to their customers, perhaps one day?.

[@martinobrien4882]

I have memories shaving with such razors when as a kid i first started shaving. they were by no means pleasant. maybe i was doing something wrong? but with how expensive modern blade systems are, i might dig out that vintage razor from our of the shed and give it a try.

[@johnumek5273]

What's your pre-shave routine? Do you ever use a hot towel before you shave? What are the advantages with using a hot towel before you shave? THIS WAS A GREAT VIDEO.

[@geofatboy]

John Umek Check out some of my other shaving videos. I'm a big fan of a hot shower, and a hot towel! A warm beard cuts much easier. Thanks for the kind words on the video.

[@wis1024]

If you hand stop your blade you can get a lot of shave out of them. My grandfather told me he bought a sleeve in 1954 and was still using them up in 2001 before he passed.

[@leonardofreitas2740]

congrats man! The most original, complete and brilliant DE video tutorial no YT. Thanks a lot

[@paulmcwilliams1709]

I'm glad that I went back to DE shaving. A box of a hundred blades costs about $11 and the new cartridges cost $25 for 5. It didn't take me long to decide which way to go.

[@paulmcwilliams1709]

I used an old prescription bottle to store my old blades in. Just cut a slot in the lid and drop the old blade in when it's time for a new one.

[@ireserena46]

Thanks for the tips. Im new to DE razors and especially learned how to dispose of them

[@pkarandi]

Great video! I really learned a lot regarding my newest obsession. Couple of questions: 1) Why shouldn't you wipe down the blade? (6:08) 2) Why fold the blade in half when disposing? (7:58)

[@itachi1742]

Just guessing here, but: 1) Cause you can possibly dull or dent the edge of the blade, which will cause nicks during your next shave. 2) Less surface area = less possibility of someone cutting themselves when pushing down on the garbage bag.

[@pkarandi]

@@itachi1742 Ah - makes sense. Thanks for the reply! I was also wondering for the first item (not wiping the blade): maybe that could also wear away any coating the manufacturer applied?

[@bunssmith9988]

That was a nice, very well thought out presentation.

[@alamore5084]

Great tip with converting a used soup tin into a razor disposal can. A safe and economical way to do it. Beats spending £5 on Amazon for one and will also hold more blades! Nice!

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Al!

[@greggrimer1428]

How do you get an empty tin with two ends?

[@tom66909]

Thanks! I’m done with cartridge razors. Sharks seem to be too dull for me so I bought Feathers- hope they’re better!

[@geofatboy]

Feathers will definitely be sharper!

[@peterharrison8756]

Yes they are Tom.

[@nawafalrashidi4774]

You can put De after use in the Coin Bank

[@bjornzek]

i just recently switched to double edged razors from using multi blade cartridges ever since i started shaving, and it is so much better don’t think i’ll ever buy another multi blade disposable razor

[@monowavy]

this is one of my favourite videos on the internet

[@caseychavez1396]

Hey geo Awesome video just placed my order and asked for blades for beginners. Got my order and you said you would have video up soon 10 minutes later I checked and here it is! Perfect timing thanks again! Love the videos will be placing another order soon! If anyone's looking to buy any products shave nation is the place to go great customer service !

[@geofatboy]

***** Thanks Casey, I remember writing that note! I was hoping the video would be up when you got your shave goods. It worked out great!.

[@lavague7648]

I was looking for a cheaper and better solution for shaving. Gilette catriges i used was very good but lasted around a month. I swithed to those good old fashioned blades and i was really impressed. Shaving becomes fun hearing the cutting. One blade last me two months. I had some cuts in the begining trying to find the best way to shave with those razors. My conclusion: in certain cases try to use old fashioned solutions. They might work better than high tech b.s.

[@classicmwk]

This was a great video full of info! I love the part about the disposal in the wall void!!

[@geofatboy]

Thanks!

[@SakranMM]

I’m new to traditional wet shaving. My twin boys are 12. When I teach them to shave in a couple of years, I will show them the traditional way with a safety razor.

[@geofatboy]

Nice! have them click right here: kzbin.info

[@LearnToSurvive574]

I learned to shave with a double edge safty razor dad was issued when he was in the military before he shipped off to the war after about a yr i learned to use a straight razor and still use the same ones to this day on the rare occasion i have to shave

[@xaverbishop6506]

I got the MANSCAPED safety razor. I like it. Also got a lather bowl and brush.

[@MikeHoncho884]

I purchased a leaf twig razor on Black Friday. It was on my doorstep within three days which was awesome and I ordered extra blades from Amazon. I ordered Parker man are they sharp! At least they feel sharper than the leaf sample blades that they give you with the razor. I cleaned two blades so far with my sonic cleaner that uses water to clean things with a sonic piece that goes in the water and it plugs into the wall. It seems to rejuvenate the blades which I think are totally reusable, but they’re so cheap. I think I’ll keep them and try bulk cleaning them Once a year and reuse some of the blades. It’s so nice not having to purchase the Harry’s brand replaceable heads all the time! I should’ve done this a long time ago! I came close to buying a safety razor years ago and was out a mistake not buying it. I was scared that it was going to cut me. Luckily, I haven’t cut myself not even once yet. I rubbed my face down with an alum solid stone bar after each shave. Then I finish with a super cheap Bay rum aftershave. Or I use the leftover Harry’s aftershave which I love that product. Going to start looking into other products right now I’m just using edge gel shaving foam. For years, I just used Dr. Bronner’s peppermint soap. I might have to give that a whirl with the new razor, but it just seems like you should have some foam when you’re using a single edge. Thanks for the interesting video.

[@DarrenMatthes]

Very thorough and interesting! Thanks for the great video!

[@colinjava8447]

9:42, I thought he was gonna shave with that!

[@philly111]

Thank you for this video, much appreciated!

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Philly!

[@9999plato]

I love how these shavers dont get clogged up with hair the way those multi blade shavers do. I would often toss them because they would become clogged and worthless. It used to be that steel bodied medicine chests had slots in the sides of them for you to dispose of the blades of safety razors. When I was a plumbers apprentice (a few decades ago) we removed and replaced a lot of these medicine chests only to have hundreds of rusty razor blades come tumbling out of the space between the chest and the studs.

[@geofatboy]

No clogging! One of the MANY advantages of safety razor shaving!

[@clontstable1]

Altoids box for used blades.

[@mister-Kayne]

I got one more excellent tip from you on disposing the razor blade. Wrap the old blade in the wrapper off the new one. I will still put them in a cigarette box. The only difference this time they will be wrapped in the paper

[@geofatboy]

Double Safety!

[@RobertNES816]

Fun fact if anyone's ever done a bathroom over in an older house and you happen to find a slot in the wall, that's where people used to shove old razor blades lol. My parents old house had the wall half filled with old razor blades! Must have been ten thousand of em!

[@msnageshrao]

Thanks a lot. Very informative and useful

[@normangilden3453]

I like the way you went with this and teaching

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Norman!

[@Al-ol3tu]

Best thing I ever did going to double edge shaving a lot more pleasurable experience shaving is no longer a chore now it's an event.

[@geofatboy]

Love it!❤️

[@saulgoodman7370]

Wow, really in depth video. Tons of information, thank you

[@mattbod]

Decent video always find your stuff informative.

[@LDacic]

Bless you geofatboy

[@InDreamsYourMine]

Safety razors are the best for really coars hair. I get 3-4 shaves with my safety razor, where disposables, I use to use 2 razors per shave, razor would be completely dull by the time I started shaving the other side.

[@bmcga1]

What was in that can, dehydrated water? I had the pile o' spent blades in my wall when I remodeled my bath. I was considering cutting a slot in the back of my new medicine cabinet, but then remembered that I re-plumed with pex pipe. Probably not a huge danger, but it kind of seems like keeping the blades away from plastic tubing is good practice.

[@humbertovigil6622]

I use an old disposable water bottle for blade disposal. it's basically free!! next time you go to a game or a picnic, save the water bottle!

[@ExaltedDuck]

I just do like he does in the video... unwrap and install a new one, wrap the old one in the freshly emptied wrapper and toss it. If there's any worry about it becoming unbound, wrapping it once more in duct tape would be a reasonable courtesy.

[@scottsteibel]

Not a bad idea! Thanks 😊

[@sgtcrabfat]

Hi, over here (the UK) the razor box has acompartment /slot in the rear for safe disposal of used blades, and when full,with the supplied but dull blades, dispose of in regular trash, no problems less risk.

[@geofatboy]

Thanks for your comment, I think I showed that in the video too :)

[@philipverity113]

I started putting my old blades into a Budweiser tin 21 years ago. It’s still not full.

[@DanielMtRdz]

They do last a lot, huh?

[@philipverity113]

Daniel Mata Rodríguez I get a month or two out of one blade generally. I must be clean shaven for my occupation.

[@DanielMtRdz]

@@philipverity113 That's impressive, think about how many disposables you'd be buying every month, how much money and waste that means. Guess this is the right choice.

[@THALASA]

Really informative, also derby is in my experience the best

[@3daypriest]

I use ~2” paper packing tape for blade disposal. Take piece about 5” long, drop the blade in the center, and fold the tape over, sealing the blade inside.

[@albertcastro409]

Hey ! Thanks for this video. It’s very helpful in how to pick. I will take that advise. Sample pack. Good 💡 idea.

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Albert!

[@mikerose51]

I remember watching this video when I was staring out... look at me now 11 and a half months into Traditional WetShaving! I have a 1930’s Gillette “NEW” LongComb 1949 SuperSpeed 1964 Slim Adjustable 1969 black beauty And also have a Shavette, Schick Krona and a Merkur futur Clone (Q-Shave Adjustable )not to mention all the great artisans And blades I never actually bought a 100 pack yet!! (Trick) when you trade with the ppl on the fourms ask em to throw in some blades!!! My favs so far are Gillette Silver Blue PermaSharp Gillette nacet PolSilver Voskhod Personna Red Bolzano 7 0 clock black 💈😁✌️💈 thanks again geo u rock brotha!!!!

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Mike! You have some nice oldies there! They aren't making any more of them.

[@albertcastro409]

I like this break down you give in regards to the blades. Keep these videos coming along. Good information you give out.

[@geofatboy]

Thanks Albert!

[@ollysombrero8427]

Thank you so much for this video. Been meaning to switch to a safety razor and I've done some research. I believe your videos are the best out there. Subbed.

[@SwissNoobWatches]

THANKS great history and tutorial of safety razors

[@hiseminencetheholymacdiarmada]

I use the Astra platinum and I use the numbers to keep track of which side I’ve used. I use 1 and 2, then cork both sides, flip it and use 3 and 4. I can’t use one side more than twice, that’s when I feel them tugging rather than cutting.

[@floxy20]

First video I've seen yet which mentions blade flipping. As long as you flip the blade before it begins to get dull you can at least double the number of shaves.

[@PinheadPunk]

Thank you for the great content! I stumbled across your channel looking for straight razor beginner tips and ended up sticking around for other interesting videos like this one. Have a good one man!

[@ilubbeer7813]

love your vids, did watched the merkur 15c shaving without bar and..... that was sick 🥶

[@burkelanthorn4769]

Thank you! Great video.

[@geofatboy]

Glad you liked it!

[@TheInnacity]

great to find that the feather blades are sharper than most , also when i saw the tin can i thought andy warhol art .

[@Soxruleyanksdrool]

Thanks for the video. Especially the listing of mild to sharp blades. I am going to be switching to a safety razor and I want to use a milder blade until I get the hang of it. Now I'm off to see if you have a comprehensive guide to soaps. I'm looking for one that is unscented or close to it, is good for my skin, and will lather up fairly easily in a bowl with a badger brush. Cheers.

[@geofatboy]

Glad it was helpful!