PAA John Frum - Derby Usta Blade - Gillette Tech

Pre: Hot Shower
Soap: PAA John Frum
Razor: Fat Handle Gillette Tech
Blade: Derby Usta (1)
Brush: DS Cosmetic 30mm Tuxedo
Post: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel
A/S: PAA John Frum
Balm: Stirling Unscented
DS Cosmetic Brush - bit.ly/2XyNb6u
PAA John Frum - bit.ly/2SzUXYd
Derby Usta Blades - bit.ly/2LuPXmH
Kevy Shaves on Instagram - / kevyshaves

[@jensebu78]

When I used my first own PAA soap few weeks ago, I have read on it "load the brush 10 seconds" i didn't believe it and loaded over 15 maybe 20 seconds... Man, i could have shaved my whole family 😂 Great soaps!! Great shave Kevy! Thanks for sharing!

[@goldensteeltv8546]

Great shave. More than 150 shaves on just one blade is an insane number. I don't know how the blade was able to hold it up to that number, but I may never know. When I spoke to Sgrdddy and asked if the blade was dulling, he said that the blade hasn't showed any signs of tugging and pulling, but at some point it might and that'll end a world record number of shaves on just one DE blade. Have a great day

[@ssdhillo]

Nice Video! Always loved. If no-one has budget issues then the best blade ranking would be as follows: 1- Feather (R89, DE89, 34C, feather All stainless Steel razor) 2- Gillette Platinum (All above Razors plus Muhle R41) 3- Astra (Same as second row razors). There are so many other good blades but above have been consistent performer ever single time.

[@asianhobbitshaving3050]

One quick tip with Gillette Tech razors: if one desires a more aggressive shave , simply "shimmy" it by loosening it between 1\8-1\4 rotation. This will open up the blade exposure, thus, providing a more efficient shave.

[@kevyshaves4109]

Great Tip Madison. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍

[@sgrdddyshaves]

Hey Kevy! I'm the one who's running that Nacet into the ground! Last night was my 172nd shave with it. I started with it in August of last year for "Austere August", where some of us used the same gear all month. It was my first time using a blade more than 15 times or so. I am trying to hit 200 shaves at the end of this August, the Nacet's anniversary month. I do have a goatee, but I have a big noggin, so my shave area might actually be near average. I have had to switch to more aggressive razors as the blade has aged, but the only secret is that I try to have really slick lathers and continue to use good technique. My current razor that is handling the Nacet is my Timeless .68 OC, which is normally a little to aggressive for me. But with this smooth Nacet, I'm getting close, comfortable shaves. I do plan on retiring the blade when I get bad shaves from it. But I'm pushing it this far just out of sheer curiosity. I also like Derby blades, and like you, I've seen many online who dislike them. But for me, they are a reasonably-well-performing budget blade. And the Tech is wonderful little marvel in my opinion too. Shaves so well, and I love putting different Maggards handles on my Tech head. Lastly, I'd like to say that I really appreciate your channel, and I've seen many of your vids. I've been a subscriber on your channel for a while, and I subscribe to very few. I love it when I am searching youtube for a certain razor or soap to do some research and I see one of your vids in the result. I know I'll get good info about it. (BTW, "sgrdddy" is a shortened form, because the name was taken, of "sugardaddy") Keep up the good work, man! And thanks for the mention!

[@kevyshaves4109]

Hey Sugar! Nice to hear from you. I take my hat off to you for sticking with the same blade for all those shaves. I've seen you before on KZbin but there's so many videos to try to keep up with. I've subbed to,your channel now to see how the Nacet fares in the coming weeks, months, years. Nacets are actually my favourite blade at the moment. Thanks for your kind words about my vids. Cheers. Kevy 👍

[@alexdeleon7135]

Kevy, you have done countless "firsts" since this channel's inception. But of all the wet shaving hosts out there, I've never seen a finger nail's scraping of soap used to do a full 3 passer with pickups and a face wash! Please pardon the hyperbole, but that's some amazing shit! The Tech was richly chosen. It was the proper mildness to test an unknown blade. I would have acted similarly in your shoes. I've never used the USTA, so naturally I'm curious enough to order a tuft or two. Ample feedback today! I am excited about the annual meetup this Sunday! I wish I was able to attend. I'm afraid scheduling is once again prohibiting me from shaking your hand. I look forward to meeting you, Chops, Ian Thomson, Titty Biscuit, Shavey Davey, and anyone else you consider friends. Once again I hope you will be able to capture some footage while there. I saw the cucumber Thayer's, but did you find your lavender? The 30mm knot really surprised me in its performance. I thought the sheer size of it would be a hindrance to building an efficient lather using so little soap. I was proven wrong. Please have a productive week, dear friend. I hope Dundee continues to have ample sunshine, and a cool breeze to comfort all mail carriers. We'll speak soon. As always, my warmest regards to your wonderful Mrs. and the precocious Riley.

[@kevyshaves4109]

Thanks Alex. I have located the Thayer's Lavender. One day, hopefully, we will shake each others hands, greet each other with some complimentary profanities and hug it out like 2 old hippies at a Woodstock revival festival!! Lol! Cheers. Kevy 👍

[@ArchonSG1]

Haha! At the time of this post, I see two thumbs down. We know its you two Doug and Fran! 😆 With the PAA's CK-6 soaps i find that 10-12 swirls of a damp 26mm knot brush will gather enough soap in the bristles to generate lather for 3-5 passes.Good shave Kevy. FYI, John Frum has the solid cologne option that you can use if you like the scent. (Hawaiian Sandalwood, musk and peppers) It is amazingly good.

[@chrisrenner4290]

I use my Gillette Tech a couple of times a week. Works really well with a Feather blade.

[@mikeh9701]

Hi Kevy- Great shave and product reviews; thank you! Everything seemed to work so well together- nice compilation of gear. Might even give the Derby USTA a try! I hope you have a great start to the week and all the best, Kevy!

[@gordonconstable9222]

Great shave Kevy. Hopefully see you next Sunday. 👍🏻

[@kevyshaves4109]

See you there. 😀👍

[@respawn7974]

I was watching some of your older videos, and wanted to share. I found an unopened (still foil wrapped and boxed) Old Spice mug puck in a local antique store recently for a mere $5 US. Though it felt like a sin against the shaving gods, I lathered it up. Once in a lifetime shave... Just like your video. Keep up the good work, great shaves, and keep the inspiration rolling!

[@kevyshaves4109]

Good stuff. That was a great find for that price. I'm glad you used it and enjoyed it. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍

[@pauledmonds4141]

When we had 2 or 3 soaps in the den, that was the first day of shaving this way. Rapid escalation from their on in. I find the Derby’s works fine for me, so the Usta is one to try. Lovely razor and PAA working a treat as normal.

[@whiskerassassin]

Sorry to comment on a one year old video, I was researching the Derby Usta blades. At 14:25 you mention @sgrdddy_shaves using a Nacet blade over 100 times. He's at like 450 uses with that blade now!

[@kevyshaves4109]

I seen that! I think that blade must be made from Kryptonite! 😂

[@canpo1907]

USTA means EXPERT or ADEPT in Turkish, indeed these blades are very mild, and built for shavettes for barbers and agressive razors for at home-shavers. You should use in that aspect, they are not sharp as Feather or Kai, but sharper than Dorco Prime blades. Have a great day to all...

[@kevyshaves4109]

Brilliant. Thank you for the information. Kevy 🙂

[@andrewwilson9617]

Hi Kevy my Derby Usta (Master) blades have the Derby Usta logo on them. I do live in Antalya Turkey so maybe for the Turkish market the logo is on the blades. Great video.

[@kevyshaves4109]

Thanks. You could be correct. Kevy 👍

[@johnflynn4923]

The soap and brush combo that just keeps on giving! Not too gone on the regular Derby green, Bic chrome platinum is my go-to however now looking forward to trying the Usta, looks like it gives a nice shave overall 💈

[@lewisge53]

Finally had a chance to try PAA’s John Frum CK-6 soap. It is a wonderful scent... actually pretty complex... a lot of things going on there. But overall, I found it to be a very clean smell with a little musk, but subtle. I also tried PAA’s Ice pre-shave soap (not everyone likes menthol), but the combination of these two and PAA’s Mysterium Serum at the end... was one refreshing shave experience (along with the Rockwell 6S R2 with Nacet blade). No irritation at all. Very silky skin feel afterwards. Another great video, Kevy. I so enjoy your videos!

[@kevyshaves4109]

Good stuff Gary. The PAA CK6 formula is amazing stuff. Thanks for letting me know. Have a great weekend. Kevy 👍

[@blackphantom99]

Great shave Kevy, yeah I’ve watched sugardaddy shaves with his tests of seeing how far Blade’s can go and also water/soap ratios for different soaps, it’s different but good to watch. Enjoy the rest of week buddy! ☺️👍

[@craigsimpson1903]

Nice one Kevy, I got five excellent shaves from one Derby Usta in five different razors, A tech, Yaqi DOC, Rockwell 6C, Fatboy & Muhle R41. It was so smooth on the third shave in the Rockwell I had to check I'd loaded the blade. It's a great all round performer and this is from a guy who would rather grow a beard than use a Derby Extra.

[@kevyshaves4109]

Brilliant! 👍

[@TheCrash212]

Great shave, Kevy. I have a couple of fat handle techs and use them now and then. They are mild but great shavers. The John Frum is good stuff. I've watched that channel a few times, sgrdddy-shaves, the last one posted is 169 shaves and he has used the same side of the blade. He said when it wears out, he'll turn it over and see if there is any edge left. I struggle to get 4 shaves from a blade (I get bored and want a new blade). Have a great and safe week!

[@mikerose51]

Yes very good shaves!! I’ve noticed I haven’t had any weepers using my Muhle-R41 in LONG while !!! Guess I’m becoming an expert!!! 💈😁✌️💈yeah I seen his videos he marathons blades like CRAZY and has this kind of strange method with adding water with a little needle plunger thingy! Lol whatever floats your boat I guess 🚣‍♀️.....😁

[@kevyshaves4109]

Good stuff Mike. Let's hope you haven't spoken too soon now with the R41! Yeah, he adds little amounts of water using a syringe. Interesting technique. If it works, it works! Cheers. Kevy 👍

[@purplesocks5984]

John Frum makes for a great shave. Thanks for another nice video Kevy.

[@choldenao]

Nice shave, Kevy. I've seen Michael Freedberg doing that with blades. Using them for for 40, 60, 100 shaves and more. When I saw him saying that for the first time I didn't believe him. I guess it is possible. It's fun to see wetshavers experiment with how much a blade can actually last. I still only use them 4 times before throwing them into the blade bank.

[@gnomeoshaves4641]

That lather was incredible!

[@buddcarcook4655]

Hello there Kevy! All is well and very hot here on the Canadian west coast! Yes I had an exellent shave this morning. My trusty de89 with a Gillette silver blue blade and Rocky Mountain barber company shave cream( Sandlewood ) Thayers witch hazel oil( lavender) and toped it off with Azzaro l’homme. Nice shave Kevy. , you look healthy & happy. Cheers 🍻

[@kevyshaves4109]

Thanks. That cream is not a name I'm familiar with. I'll have a look for it. Cheers. Kevy 😀👍

[@toddf9321]

Good evening Kevy! Yes, the Derby blades usta be something else...possibly Premium Derby Blades. My Turkish stinks, but I think (and confirmed by Google translate) that usta=master. The those are Derby Master blades. Interesting. I have some Derby Extra blades that left something to be desired...like cutting the whiskers instead of just my face. How is that even possible? Looks like the Usta/Master blade works much better. PAA soaps are good. I say that as someone who prefers Tallow based shaving soaps. The PAA CK-6 formula is a great performer. I like the John Frum scent in the soap and Aftershave. I am not sure others like it though. Oh, sugardaddy shaves...I am sure the coating on that Nacet blade has long since worn off and that is why it is tuggy...surface tension and all that. However, it is still cutting. You can clearly hear it cut his videos and that is the amazing part. I am all for using a blade until it becomes unsatisfactory. Sometimes blades last only 2 shaves and other times they last 22 shaves. It really depends. Most blades last from 4 to 8 shaves. I just don't think I will see 170 shaves on any one DE blade. The Gillette Tech razor is mild. I have a pre-war Fat Handle. It shave great. Works best with 2 or more days of beard growth. Great looking and sounding shave. Fred's sundial won't work indoors though. Thank you for sharing.

[@patkeating97]

I’ll be trying my first PAA soap, Controversy, next week. Can’t wait.

[@kevyshaves4109]

It's brilliant soap! 👍

[@BigJoeShaves]

I am going to order a soap from PAA soon! That one looks great! Another great Shave Kevy!! Have a good week! Joe

[@kevyshaves4109]

Do it Joe. The new CK6 formula in the PAA soaps is fantastic. It can take a ton of water, is slick as anything and the post shave face feel from it is oustanding. Cheers. Kevy 👍

[@T-R.e.x]

@@kevyshaves4109 You know why it has this post shave? Because of the Cupuacu butter it contains. 10 times more hydrating than Shea Butter. Damn me, what did he put inside this bloody soap??!

[@terrym1065]

Nicely done Kevy💈💈 The Gillette Tech is usually an all around razor, English versions are a touch more efficient I've heard🤔 Never heard of that Derby blade, glad it worked. Can't go wrong with PAA CK-6, like you said, takes a little extra water but performance is stellar👌 Great video and review once again. Enjoy!

[@kirkgreen4660]

Awesome video Kevy. Terrific job as usual. Very informative. Have an amazing week. Cheers.

[@gnomeoshaves4641]

Another great shave Kevy

[@kevyshaves4109]

Fanks! 😄

[@gnomeoshaves4641]

@@kevyshaves4109 haha

[@airdbreck]

Great shave I use Feathers in my Tech not keen on Derby you get weepers😂🤣 Love PAA I use the bloom water as pre-shave Always get a great lather

[@The_Spectre.]

Great shave, Kevy. Thanks for sharing the video. Yabba Dabba Doo!

[@williammaloy7179]

I have always enjoyed Derby blades. I find them very consistent. I was really surprised to hear a lot of folks think they are sub pare? I get several shaves out of each blade and I use them in multiple different razors. #LikeDerbyBlades

[@talega1]

These particular Derby Usta are decent, the other: older green box blades are horrible for me--I only use them in a shavette and one use to the garbage. 150+ Nacet is amazing, he only shaves 1/2 face (long sideburns and gotee)and I think he tolerates hair tugging.... Nice vid Kevy.

[@MrUlski]

I blame the bleeding on the paint scraper blades you bought 🙈🤗 The gillette Tech look as good as new

[@sydneyplatzer1287]

Great video.

[@sheshaveswithjill4838]

So many blades I never heard of.

[@arcadearnie]

must try this new PAA soap. Nice shave as always kevy :)

[@kevyshaves4109]

It's really good.

[@koosk41]

Well done shaving (ahem!) almost 10min of the previous 'epic'. Extremely gentle looking razor.

[@Listermintsluesh]

Nice shave kev. 150 shaves one blade woweeeeeeee... Gotta sharpen somehow lol.

[@Kranekick1985]

Nice brush, Kevy. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@kevyshaves4109]

Cheers Rick. 😀👍

[@paulnewsome8116]

Great shave must look out for these blades and give them a try. Great lather as always but don’t forget to mention the secret to lather is good old Scottish water lol

[@kevyshaves4109]

Aye, you're dead right there Paul. Scottish water helps make the best, creamiest lather in the world! Cheers. Kevy 😀👍

[@abefrohman1759]

Great shave Kevy 💈😎👍

[@kevyshaves4109]

That you abe! 😀👍

[@DE_Razor_Shaving]

Wow. Different way to lather. Worked quiet well. 😃 I may have to try that. 👍🏼 30mm brush ??? 😳😮 Handle looks nice too. 👌🏼✌🏼😎

[@kevyshaves4109]

Always good to try new things. Cheers. Kevy 👍

[@DE_Razor_Shaving]

Yes. 😁

[@T-R.e.x]

Tell me more about this soap. Is it much better than the previous formula?

[@kevyshaves4109]

It's slightly better, but the previous base is still great too. 👍

[@achimkohlhage1328]

Never mind the time, Kevy, these videos are entertainment besides product review. This cant be done in 12min only... imo. Those Derby are good enough, but not brilliant at such prices. I replace them after 2 shaves. By the way, may I ask which is the colour of yr eyes... Susan, my wife n myself argue btw blue or green. Tks n cheers fm the Lion City.

[@kevyshaves4109]

Thanks Achim. My eyes are blue. Kevy 👍

[@achimkohlhage1328]

Tks, Kevy, blue like mine. Will tell Susan.

[@T-R.e.x]

Can you tell me more about this Usta blade? Do you remember how it performs Kevy? Stay safe.

[@kevyshaves4109]

I like these blades. Actually, you reminded me that I have them! I thought they were sharp and smooth. I've only used them a couple of times but they performed ok from what I remember. Quite cheap too. Kevy 👍

[@T-R.e.x]

@@kevyshaves4109 Time for a new video with them. You can programme me to be the shave den reminder!! Coo-Koo, coo-koo time for a forgotten blade!!!! 😹😂

[@SoCalShave]

I love my Gillette Tech & Derby blades, but I’m not too sure about these ones! 🤭 They have been on my radar however. . . 🤔

[@kevyshaves4109]

Worth giving them a go. I thought it was ok...for a Derby blade! Just kidding, it performed really well. Be interesting to see how they feel in a more efficient razor. Have a great week. Kevy 😀👍

[@T-R.e.x]

Wow how did you know? I was planning to buy this brush from DS. Are you satisfied with this one? Do you recommend it?

[@kevyshaves4109]

Yes, I would recommend it. The only thing for me is that the handle is a little short. I have quite big hands so a longer handle is more comfortable to me but it works really well with the 30mm knot. Cheers. Kevy 👍

[@sheshaveswithjill4838]

Nice handle.

[@kevyshaves4109]

Cheers Jill 😀👍

[@gnomeoshaves4641]

It's been sunny and HOT here lol!

[@kevyshaves4109]

I'll bet!

[@massawax]

I've always found the Tech to be a pretty harsh tool. Lots of blade feel not balanced by an equal share of efficiency

[@blade4vor905]

Great shave, Kevy! I was curious about the Derby Usta blades. I just spotted those on eBay(looking for non-shave related items of course) and wondered what they were all about. So, thanks for your impressions! Are you sure 300 will be enough for you? 😁 I'm a week behind on vids, so no worries on your responses being behind! Cheers! -Rob

[@kevyshaves4109]

300 should be enough until I retire! Kevy 👍

[@ssdhillo]

These are worst blades I have ever used, used with R41 Razor and I was feeling like I'm using a dull knife, sharpness is 2 out of 10. Astra is good turkisk blade works well with both mild and aggressive razors.

[@edvinspastars7252]

Great video!

[@kevyshaves4109]

Cheers!! 👍

[@matthewc4296]

Not planning to try those blades, glad they worked for you. So how many soaps do you think you actually have? With the help of Flash, I believe I'm around 24. I leave them to my grandchildren in my will.

[@kevyshaves4109]

I thought this blade was quite good. We'll see how it goes in future shaves or in different razors. I've no idea how many soaps I have. Maybe about 12!! lol! 😀👍

[@jensebu78]

@@kevyshaves4109 twelve?😂😂😂😂😂 per shelf?😂

[@viningscircle]

William Wallace was Braveheart, and so I would like to dub thee, Braveshave (or Shaveheart? ) lol.

[@kevyshaves4109]

Thanks! I'll take either of those! Lol😀👍

[@RippingCorners03]

Wet shaving community, I'm on the market for another soap/cream and was looking for some suggestions. Any and all would be appreciated!

[@kevyshaves4109]

You'd be hard pushed to get better than anything by PAA in this new CK6 formula. Cheers. Kevy 👍

[@alexquinn7144]

PAA soaps and aftershaves are favourites, their aftershaves smell amazing. Doppelganger, CaD etc you can't go wrong 👍

[@wtre428476]

Not fond of your soap application method...Did you wash your hands..lol......liked the brush. Not the razor ..I'm not much on old school tools or methods....Fred shaved with an AXE...and never cut himself...Blades seemed to do the job...Fe..Fi...Fo..Frum....I smell the blood of a Scotsman I know I'm very clever...Paws up Riley....cheers!

[@mikehomner4724]

Yabba Babba Do!

[@سوراقينحناوبس]

نايس

[@kevyshaves4109]

شكرا لكم

[@Juraberg]

💈👍🏼

[@speedypc9973]

What's matter, Fred? can't afford an air conditioning in your bathroom, because, you can afford to buy 100 blades of cheap Derby Usta blades. Ya poor sweaty bastard.

[@kevyshaves4109]

Air conditioning? In Scotland? 😂

[@speedypc9973]

Scottish Smartass !!

[@edwardmiles6513]

Usta be called something else? In the name of Nessie & St. Andrew, are you becoming American, or what? In good conscience, I've got to put in a good word for the Bakelite Handle Tech (my favorite, among the Techs, FWIW). (Woops, shoulda said gotta here. Consistency, above all.) BTW, please say hi to Fred Flintstone for me. He seems to be ever gazing down on the proceedings in befuddled amazement. Tell him his sundial is running a little slow (not to mention not being on Summer Time.) Regards. (P.s.: tell Fred he needs a shave, jeepers.)

[@kevyshaves4109]

I'll do that Ed. I think his timepiece needs some new dino-batteries!

[@WolfRanger2008]

Not all that long ago I did not have a Gillette Tech or gold tone razor. I solved both issues by acquiring a 1954 Ball End Tech and then some months later a Fat Handle Tech now here's the thing. I discovered there is a nickle plated version(which at first wasn't that big of a deal since I have numerous silver colored razors)in which the major difference are the drain slots on the bottom plate. One version has slightly triangular slots as opposed to oblong slots. One version, is supposedly, pre WW II while the other is 1946 and beyond. I want to again kill 2 birds with one stone and acquire a triangular slot silver tone Tech and that will complete my collection as far as Gillette Techs are concerned. BTW, Tell Fred Mr Slate called> He's late for work and FIRED!!! :P :D

[@kevyshaves4109]

I'll be sure to let Fred know! That's an interesting story about the Tech bottom plates, I didn't know about that. Cheers for the info. Kevy 👍

[@jeeperspeepers8323]

At last, I'm the first!

[@kevyshaves4109]

Congratulations!

[@okiedokie_cool]

Hey Kevy kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHXFaqSrbN6Afa8

[@kevyshaves4109]

😯