Shaving off the Goatee with PAA Double Open Comb Ascension & Zeus-“God of Thunder” Soap & Aftershave

Movember is over, so I’ll be shaving off the goatee in todays shave. I’ll be using the PAA Double Open Comb Ascension Razor with one of PAA’s new DE Blades. Also using Master Soap Creations “Zeus God of Thunder” Soap and Aftershave available at West Coast Shaving.
From their website-
NEW Zeus God of Thunder -
Lathering shaving soap
Tallow-based
Scented with a spicy, amber, maculine aroma
Artisan Fernando Saraiva is turning out these exceptional wet shaving soaps from his homebase in South Africa. He was making quite a name for himself with these fabulous products under the label Master Soap Creations.
This tallow-based soap recipe is a dream. It checks all the boxes for wet shavers. It is easy to lather, glides like a dream with excellent slickness, provides cushion to protect your skin from the blade, long lasting for multiple passes, and a lovely post-shave face feel.
If you love Body Kouros, you’ll love Zeus God of Thunder. This aroma is an homage to that spicy, amber scent made popular by Yves Saint Laurent. The top notes of eucalyptus and incense which into heart notes of Chinese cedar and clary sage. All this rests on a base of benzoin.
Size: 170g/6oz approx.
Ingredients: stearic acid, shea butter, potassium hydroxide, purified aqua, vegetable glycerine, avocado oil, bentonite clay, sodium hydroxide, pure essential oils, fragrance oils, tallow.
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[@rayfinkleslaces7553]

Nothing like mowing down growth with a open comb...So satisfying!

[@kensurfs]

Oh yeah👍👍

[@DouglasSmythe]

BOOOOOOM! Behold, The Beard killer!!!! Great Shave Ken & Happy Holidays to u and the fam!

[@kensurfs]

Thanks Doug🎅🏻🎅🏻🌲🌲🌲

[@williamcass68]

Excellent shave, Ken!

[@kensurfs]

Thank you 👍💈

[@tomh8782]

Hello Mr Kensurfs and everyone else watching, thank you very much again for another wonderful shaving video. I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy during this ongoing pandemic. Tom from UK.

[@kensurfs]

Thanks Tom💈💈🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@OhioShaves]

Great Video Ken

[@kensurfs]

Thank you

[@madridberlinidiomas3208]

Great shave. Have a nice week Ken.

[@LeslieLanagan]

This is the first time I've seen one of your videos, and I love your bathroom.

[@kensurfs]

Thank you very much👍👍👍👍👍

[@rjwrightrw30]

I have the DOC Ascension Twist stainless. Same head as the one you used here. And it ROCKS! Good shave.

[@kensurfs]

Thank you👍💈💈

[@erniefay8644]

Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@kensurfs]

Thank you

[@demonVTX06]

That was an impressive shave. Those blades are in my cart.

[@shwayjayy]

Definitely looking forward to this shave. That combo of soap and splash I have not seen yet.

[@kensurfs]

👍👍🌲

[@tlong9421]

Great shave ken

[@kensurfs]

Thank you

[@goldensteeltv8546]

Great shave. I grew out a mustache for Movember and it was fun doing that for the whole month of November. Now that it’s gone, I’ve gone back to normal and feel like my real self again. Have a good one!

[@kensurfs]

Thank you and Happy Holidays🌲🎅🏻

[@JT-nf9tk]

That was a great shave with your first usage of the Strangelet blade Ken. Enjoy your week.

[@kensurfs]

Thank you

[@DE_Razor_Shaving]

Awesome! Those Strangelet's are pretty good! 😁👍🏼

[@kensurfs]

I was really impressed 👍💈

[@oldschoolshaving]

Fernando did a fabulous job with this soap and splash. One of my latest favourites. The splash scent lasts all day! I must say. His soaps definitely made slick work of your goatee. Super slick soaps!! Proudly 🇿🇦 South African! Well done Nando!!

[@kensurfs]

👍👍

[@freekeemonkee]

Smythe is a wizard.

[@kensurfs]

👍💈💈💈

[@gregvigurs2045]

A very impressive shave indeed. Amazing!

[@kensurfs]

Thank you 👍💈

[@gamekingkiler]

Nice shave

[@kensurfs]

Thank you

[@patriklanzen]

Had a little late breakfast today and just relaxing and watching your video. 👍 Nice soap and aftershave splash 👌 And those blades, wow. Have a great day 💈 👍

[@kensurfs]

Thank you 🌲🌲🌲

[@gordonchristie246]

Awesome shave Ken, have a great week. Very best regards Gordon 👍👌

[@kensurfs]

Thank you

[@Guitarman1959]

Great blades from PAA…Think I’ll pick them up on my next PAA order.

[@kensurfs]

👍💈💈💈

[@jamesagnew6512]

Ken, I received and used the Ascension razor yesterday and got the closest shave I’ve ever gotten and I own and have used every razor under $100 known to man for more than 10 years. I purchased the Ambassador Rex razor several years ago and have never gotten a good shave from that razor and it cost like $295. Crazy. Doug and PAA are my shaving hero’s.

[@kensurfs]

👍💈💈💈💈

[@koosk41]

Cracking performance from the razor and blade combo👌🏻 Super-efficient shave 👍🏻

[@kensurfs]

👍👍

[@IORIYAGAMI32]

Now welcome back again Ken

[@kensurfs]

Thanks Lori👍💈

[@vlstpt]

Great job Ken! Many blessings for you + family.(VLS)

[@redstone5149]

Wow! That PAA double open comb ascension razor took that goatee down! Need to check it and those blades out!

[@kensurfs]

👍👍👍👍

[@PatShavesScentsandBlades]

Hi Kensurfs! Greetings from Torrington CT and WOW!! What a great job mowing down that goatee. I own a Double open Comb myself and it can take down the whiskers with ease as well. Great video as always. SHAVE ON BROTHER!!

[@kensurfs]

Thank you Pat💈💈

[@ElJefe-qb8ik]

Ken, nice blades and shave! I can relate to a colder feel on face. First time I shaved my head and went out into 30F weather without my hat. Wooooooooo, that's living lol.

[@kensurfs]

👍👍👍

[@Falkenstadl]

The razor did a very good job. Without trimming befor. I knew this only from my Mühle R41.

[@kensurfs]

👍👍👍👍

[@oldschoolshaving]

Great shave mr surfs !!

[@kensurfs]

Thank you

[@nydieselinfl]

Good afternoon Ken!

[@kensurfs]

How are you going?👍👍🌲🌲🌲

[@Dt1996]

😂 your aftershave burn reactions are hilarious

[@staceymolleken9184]

Hi Ken. Try the "Tubshroom" to keep the long hair from clogging the drains.

[@kensurfs]

👍👍👍

[@lisapearman8975]

Lisa I had my third covid vaccination. Ken i hope that you and your family have a safe and happy christmas during the ongoing covid situation. Thank you for the videos, they are very much appreciated. 💈💈💈💈

[@kensurfs]

Stay Safe Lisa

[@kevinwine1985]

Hey Ken, that looks like an awesome razor, I might have to check that one out. Thanks for another great video.

[@thevman6499]

Good luck trying to get one. I’ve been trying since they came out. I think they only make 10 at a time.😫😫😫

[@kevinwine1985]

@@thevman6499 If I happen to come on to a supply somewhere, ill give you a yell!!

[@kensurfs]

Thank you👍👍

[@thevman6499]

@@kevinwine1985 👍💈💈

[@DerekJS82]

Great shave. We got ourselves a pre lit tree this year and it felt great to only take 5-10 minutes to put together whereas our other fake tree would take 20-30 minutes.

[@kensurfs]

🌲🌲

[@andrewhill1965]

Very impressed with the razor and blades. Ive been looking at that razor a while now and considering it. You may have made the choice for me. Have a great week 👍

[@thevman6499]

Good luck. They never have them in stock or the tips😫😫😫

[@kensurfs]

Thank you

[@chrislj2890]

PAA makes some very nice DOC razors, and I have the Ascension Twist and Flight Travel. Gonna have to get some Strangelet blades to try in them.

[@kensurfs]

👍👍

[@marcusbuck5201]

Simply impressive! That razor in combination with those blades in the right hands - unbeatable. I have the copper version of the Double Open Comb Ascension Razor. A fantastic razor and I don't "need" the gun metal version, but I'm sure that at some point I will not be able to resist bying that version also. Thanks for a great video!

[@kensurfs]

👍👍👍👍

[@briced.hornback1062]

GREAT shave video. I really enjoyed it. A little scary... but wow~

[@kensurfs]

Thank you 👍💈

[@williambettis2961]

What great timing Ken. I just got my 100 Strangelet blades along with other products today. I ordered them on Black Friday. Thanks for your great videos. All the best.

[@kensurfs]

Thanks William👍💈💈

[@thecutthroatjourney]

Great shave, Ken! I can’t wait to get my new blades.

[@johnmeyer8098]

Hey Ken. Nice shave today. I believe Douglas could easily use this shave as an endorsement for his razor and new blades. I just got the new Star Wisp brush and I have to say it would have been icing on the cake if you had used one. I love mine. Be safe and enjoy the week.

[@kensurfs]

Thank you John👍👍

[@Mark-26]

Fantastic shave Ken! You look much younger without the beard🤙Super stuff, happy holidays 👍

[@cty121]

Hey Ken i just got myself an iPhone 13 pro max too, i found you gotta turn the exposure down for video, it always seem way too bright for skin tones. hope this helps !

[@kensurfs]

Thank you 👍👍

[@terrym1065]

Nice shave Ken💈💈 Another "Movember" in the archives, came and went pretty quick. Yep, with the goatee gone the air will feel fresh on the face for awhile. I use alum every shave, part of my routine and just feels good on the skin. Soap looked good and sounds like it smells good too. Nice razor, somewhat adjustable and not really aggressive. Cutting the Christmas Tree, now that brings back memories.. Great video, thanks. Stay safe, good health. Enjoy!

[@kensurfs]

🌲🌲🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻

[@nathanieldaiken1064]

Any hints for doing eyebrows without nicks?🤔

[@kensurfs]

Maybe with Twig Razor💈

[@jimaiosa7482]

"JAWS" -- Lololol. Happy Holidays, my friend. Thanks for another great video. -- Jim from NY

[@jeffdurheim9153]

Way to put those new PAA blades to the test, glad I purchased some myself. Great shave Ken.

[@kensurfs]

Thanks Jeff🌲🌲

[@FatsquatchPNW]

MSC's products are flat out amazing. If you haven't tried them yet, and if you're a fan of the original scents, I highly recommend Nordic Croco (their take on Davidoff Cool Water) and The Chieftain (their take on Hugo Boss). Those were my signature scents in my late teens/early 20s in the mid-to-late 90s, and MSC absolutely NAILED IT with those scents. One whiff and I felt 20 years younger...until I bent over and my back said "kerrr-*RACK*" that is. 😅

[@kensurfs]

👍👍😲😲💈💈

[@glenharper5810]

Awesome Ken...Its knocking it down!!! Great job! Blades seem to be pretty efficient I have the Master soap Grapefruit, pretty good scent, very close to TOBS All the best

[@kensurfs]

Thanks Glen.

[@nate4shave]

Great shave Ken taking off goatee and that blade from Paa seems pretty darn sharp one thing I wouldn’t do is not loading de blade with soapy fingers rather load it before even touch soap container

[@kensurfs]

👍👍👍

[@dirtyhairy8884]

Sad to see the goatee go, but I must say that was a smooth shave. All good stuff, Ken. Enjoy your naked face.😄👊

[@kensurfs]

👍👍👍💈💈💈

[@davidleonard1278]

You said before you started that you were a little nervous. I was nervous for ya 😂. Glad you made through okay

[@kensurfs]

Thanks David👍👍

[@barbusthecompany9265]

Great product, great shave Man. Lunch time Kensurf California big Dude. Have a great weekend.

[@ShaneSharpVlogs]

Another great shave Ken! I thought for sure you would have a nick or two with that open comb razor and nice blade. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@kensurfs]

👍👍💈💈

[@nicetna2010]

Fwiw, that red tip color is what GSC should've utilized on their Red Tip Tribute razor, instead of the toylike shade of red they opted for. How did those blades feel, relative to other popular brands?

[@kensurfs]

Very smooth and sharper than the WSG I usually use

[@knightmare1015]

Very nice.

[@bakhtayarayar8872]

Love u kensurf

[@kensurfs]

Thank you

[@pkj77]

i used the blue Kouros in the 1990´s Deodorant, found the EDT, aftershave body wash...never tried the one you show though, i don´t shave too long stubble i trim them with the Philips one blade first, no cuts, anyways great shave n´video. Stay safe cheers....Peter

[@johnny_3514]

I wish I would’ve bought one of those razors when I had the chance. They’ve been sold out for months. ☹️

[@kensurfs]

💈💈💈

[@thevman6499]

Been trying to order this razor since it came out but every time you go to their site it’s ALWAYS sold out and no way to get a reminder when it’s back in stock so I guess I’ll never get one and just have to envy the people such as yourself Ken that makes these great videos. Happy Holidays from NC. 😫😫😫😫💈💈💈

[@kensurfs]

Happy Holidays

[@briced.hornback1062]

Where can I get those blades? I can't find them...

[@kensurfs]

phoenixartisanaccoutrements.com/?rfsn=2847634.412f00

[@MrDerp83]

Thanks to your videos, I have decided to give this style of shaving a try. I ordered me a starter kit from Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements last week and cant wait until it gets here. A couple of questions, and sorry if you have answered these in past videos. 1) what is the maximum hair length that you want to try and shave off 2) what blades are best for coarse hairs 3) How should I prep my face to get the most enjoyment from my first shave. Thanks for your time and your videos. Keep it up!

[@MrDerp83]

@@whiteberry8785 Thanks for the info, I did my first wet shave today and I learned a pretty good lesson. Dont try and shave off half inch hairs. I should of knocked it down first. Overall it turned out fine, had a difficult time with the chin but I'll learn how to do it smoothly.

[@aleksandarmarkovic4992]

The beard looks good on you

[@alanh8101]

Very nice Ken love the Xmas tree it’s different we don’t cut ours it makes a mess lol but it’s a nice one..👍🏼 Alan H

[@Jackdudu]

Shoot in 60 fps.

[@kensurfs]

👍👍

[@michaelgossett1415]

Ken, that blade seems extremely sharp. I recently shaved with a Shark blade. I found it very aggressive. No nicks just raw skin.

[@michaelturnbull8072]

Nice smooth shave ken but no burn for you .

[@magnoliamike]

🌊 🏄🏼‍♂️ Hey ken!!! Hope all is well brotha! 😁 🤙🏻 ~Mike 🌹

[@kensurfs]

Doing good Mike. Hope you are good too🌲🌲

[@baigaaa8668]

The Kensurfs Here.

[@kensurfs]

👍👍💈

[@Ronin_Texas]

Great video Ken, I was wondering which razor be best to remove long beard, looks like Butterfly closed comb razors are not the best due to clogging, this JAWS took your Goatee like nothing.

[@tonymazz9912]

Looks like a great aggressive razor. By the way, buy a drain screen for the tub. It will save you a lot of aggravation by catching all the hair. My GF has long hair and it catches all of it. No more clogs!!

[@calvingreen7197]

Good evening…

[@calvingreen7197]

Oh yeah, that razor/blade combo did an excellent job…cheers!!

[@kensurfs]

Hi👍👍🌲🌲

[@JT-py9lv]

Better driver out to Upland and see Dr. Pimple Popper... 😄

[@kensurfs]

Lol

[@misterlexx2721]

We need shave wars.....Kensurfs vs The media mart Average Guy Tony.

[@bobleroe3859]

I've thought that the right way to shave off a beard is to first use a scissors to trim it down, then use a razor for the rest.

[@shaving9773]

)))

[@hillarykildepstein3196]

Doug Smythe is the Marc Cuccerberg of wet shaving. I think I'll give Meta-F****t a pass.

[@yeahmatewhatever2054]

This was very manly until you stated how much you loved red tips

[@jesseforrest416]

Why grow it off if you're going to shave it?

[@razormichl2004]

great job Ken !!

[@kensurfs]

Thank you 👍💈