Style Theory: You’re Shaving Your Face WRONG!

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Today, loyal theorists, we’re learning how to shave your face. But, we’re not just grabbing a razor and having at it; no, we’re using 8 guys and 10 different blades to find the absolutely PERFECT way to shave. Which razor works best: five blade, safety razor, straight edge, electrical or something else? Lather up that shaving cream and get ready for some awesome grooming tips!
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[@theRealJimothy]

This is MatPat’s most sane video this month

[@Xena_da_menace]

For real 😂

[@THEnumber1.hat3r]

@@Xena_da_menace9 seconds ago

[@THEnumber1.hat3r]

i feel like your gonna have alot of likes

[@turntech_NameG0d]

it's only going downhill from here bro🙏

[@PandaSlothProductions]

Mat’s legit becoming hip hop like the kiddios no cap

[@ThePendulum-d6j]

With the beard, matpat looks like he evolved into his third form.

[@Goofiest_Goober1]

He has evolved into dadpat

[@ketchup012]

Dad pat 3/4 evolution

[@abel_exe9599]

Dadpat

[@ybfriendlystrawberry]

Matpat had a beard before for a while. I think they should be somewhere on the GT(not)Lives. I remember he said that Ollie didn't seem to recognize him because he was so different to his usual look ^^

[@Lagi42800]

Dadpat use DietCokeDeprivation !!!

[@shaggy1881]

As a follow-up to this episode, you should do shaving cream vs shaving gel vs shaving foam vs dry shave. Also aftershave vs aftershave lotion vs nothing.

[@Fabelaz]

There are also methods of using soap or hair conditioner (for especially sensitive areas).

[@leathandris6734]

Should add in post shower to that list. Read somewhere that hair soaked in hot water for five minutes has 15% less strength.

[@jozo8070]

farther still, I shave after a swim in the pool and\or after hot sauna, easy as butter. I also know of the hot wet towel method, although I don't use it myself

[@alexanderespinoza]

@@leathandris6734it makes a huge difference for myself shaving after a shower So I'd heavily suggest it

[@a.m.7438]

I love shave soap. Used to use gels like gilette. But using soap allows me to use a brush to lift up the hairs. The soap feels better on my skin when it lathers. It feels better using soap and a brush. The gels always felt either too light or way too easy to wipe off when using my blade, leaving a too slick surface.

[@PenumbraDev]

Safety Razors also go so much better with a proper brush and lather. It turns that 20 min from a chore to a luxury. That to me is priceless.

[@patrickpettyjr.3134]

As a safety razor fanboy and connoisseur (I shave with one every day), this video made me almost poke my eyeballs out with needles. The bad form, zero prep, fearmongering, and the overall ignorance... Like you said, a proper shave brush, bowl, lather, and technique makes the safety razor both superior and luxurious.

[@MC-wd5ko]

@@patrickpettyjr.3134 This and only this.

[@fartmerchant762]

@@patrickpettyjr.3134 I've never tried a safety razor before but I agree they should've tested the results after everyone knew the proper shaving methods for each razor

[@daytonode]

please get a life

[@notaspeck6104]

@@patrickpettyjr.3134 ... 🥴

[@triaurorar3291]

I would love a version of this episode for women because I desperatly want to know how to make shaving myself more efficent, so it doesn't take an hour or more to shave because I'm not shaving every day or every other day. Also I would love the episode to anwser how often should you shave and should you shave in the shower or bath or somewhere else. I know that this would be a lot of ground to cover, but I(and I belive many others) would find it extremely helpful and eye opening.

[@gracelovely3838]

I totally agree, shaving my legs is one of my least favorite chores, but I also like being clean shaven. Please tell me the female theorists (or some more brave others) will be working on this!

[@Aravis.]

I was about to type the same comment! These were my exact thought throughout the whole video. Also would like to see some men shaving their legs as well (trans inclusivity)

[@kerricaine]

​@@Aravis. I'd love to see some experimenting because I've found that mens razors are more comfortable on my face but women's razors handle leg and body hair better...which i guess is what they're designed for lol..

[@Bredar1e]

I would love to see them do an episode on this. Right now I use two different razors. One for my beard (yes, women can grow beards), and one for my legs/ other areas. I would love to see them do an episode on whether I really need two razors, in addition to all the great points @triaurorar3291 mentioned.

[@gracelovely3838]

Also, what's the deal with shaving arms? Armpits? Is there something we can use from head to toe or if not, what are our best options?

[@TheOvadex]

Biggest problem I see with everyone using the safety razor is they're putting way too much pressure on it. You start getting irritation and nicks when you're pushing it into your face. You just need to glide it along letting the weight of the razor do the work. That's why they're usually so hefty. When I shave I'm usually holding the razor by the last inch or so of the handle.

[@loke6664]

It is because they are used to disposable razors which need some pressure or they wont shave you at all.

[@MeeshT]

The weight of the handle helps glide it through, which takes a little bit of getting used to, especially if you're used to very lightweight disposable razors.

[@Living1tUpAllday]

The safety razor had my anxiety through the roof. So much pressure. Glad they didn't use a straight razor

[@beetrix12]

Also, you should use the other hand to stretch the skin too

[@RyuRaeArashi]

If they go for a particularly higher end safety razor, that problem actually gets pretty well solved just by the engineering of the product. Something like Henson's safety razor.

[@PrincesJules]

I'd love to see a companion episode to this for leg/underarm shaving with the same perimeters. I personally like the cheap razors, but i know women in my life who hate them, so im curious if the results would be similar to these tests or different.

[@The_Ruf_Rud]

I've only ever used cheap razors so I want to know if there's any big differences between those and fancy electric ones I've seen ads for.

[@kayleemae375]

YESSS I was literally just thinking thiss

[@puppybunnysquid3358]

​@gloomy_gal I use both electric and the dollar store ones. The electric is great for the long hair if you let it grow out like I do (because I shave if I know I'm gonna show leg at all), but it leaves like the stubble, even on the short hair setting. It's also nice since I don't have to get into the shower with it, so less warm/hot water used. The cheap razor I use to get the smooth finish, but I wouldn't use on long hair. Razor burn

[@narutofan915]

God right? I was thinking about this as well. The legs have a lot more surface area and dull out the razor fairly fast. Then there was a comment i saw below about the difference between woman's and men's products with the price differences and performance.

[@crimson-cloud]

Also for the legs, you could test alternative hair removal techniques such as an epilator or wax strips

[@robgutowski]

Just in case it gets seen, I switched over to safety razors many years ago with no regrets, and have recently started learning the whole song and dance of a straight razor. it's not that a straight razor is difficult to use, I think it's more just learning to maintain the sort of everything behind it. Most other razors sort of give you the angle of attack to use by nature of their design, and a straight razor you have to learn about how to maintain an angle, or at least a relatively tight range of angles. It's by far the fastest method by which I can shave, by far the fastest clean up, but has lost me the most blood learning.

[@alexk3948]

I have a few straight razors but it's slow risky work - a DE safety razor gives a great result especially if you practice enough to very rarely have cuts.

[@lonewolf025]

Agreed on the straight. I like it for the precision and clean lines it gives over a cartridge or DE. Def shed some blood on that learning curve though and still do on rare occasion when I'm not paying attention to what I'm doing.

[@seanslatter4311]

Funny story. I was using my straight razor (the type that uses the safety blades) today, dropped it, and now I have a nasty cut on my hand lol 😂

[@hipflipped]

Straight razor wayyyy to much maintenance. Life is too short when I can already get a BBS from a nice DE razor.

[@anmanarrative]

Definitely want a follow up episode covering body hair removal, not just with different types of razors but also with waxing, epilators, cream etc.

[@Dali0723]

If anyone is struggling with their downstairs area I recommend waxing using a Himalayan salt scrub and la roche posay lipkar gentle body wash! I struggled for years buying all types of products but this simple routine cleared me :)

[@catastrophicfailure2745]

YES i was just about to ask this too! and i'd like to see some testing for remover of women's facial hair too (ik ik it's natural but i want to know how effective or safe each method is), because i've used a small electric razer for my upper lip hair (thanks genetics...), products like nair, tweezing, and waxing throughout my life and i've had varying success with each

[@GillfigGarstang]

@@Dali0723I don’t wax but I am curious what the salt scrub does?

[@Dali0723]

@@GillfigGarstangi do recommend sugar waxing and it exfoliates the skin. Also is better than a sugar scrub imo which is way more popular

[@darkessraven]

Well looks like that’s the first video with our new host Amy.

[@ALaughingWolf2188]

Honestly a funny thing is, my father wasn’t able to grow proper facial hair until he was in his late twenties, and I immediately began growing a beard when I was like 17. He knows infinitely more about shaving and styling it than I do but he always complains how it doesn’t make any sense lol

[@sherlockwho5714]

I have a patchy beard that grows like barbwire So I use an electric razor to give myself a stubble

[@ALaughingWolf2188]

@@sherlockwho5714youch, my beard was kind of everywhere when I first started growing it too lol

[@sasukeuchiha998]

The facial hair came from your mom.

[@kingblitz1415]

​@@sasukeuchiha998you're absolutely right... even if my hair didn't come from my mother I would still be bald or balding

[@Gokaruto]

​@@sasukeuchiha998as your mom i can confirm❤

[@rreagan007]

Pro tip: If you dry off the blades after you use them they last about 20 times as long as if you put them away wet. Most of the deterioration of razor blades is from microrust along the cutting edge from water being left on them.

[@ablaze1989]

if you clean it with alcohol after a shave, it displaces the water better and will make that like a 30-35 times longer instead :)

[@echorises]

@@ablaze1989 Yep, but it's gotta be near pure alcohol. I've tried leaving the razor in the alcohol to see what happens, apparently that %2 water in the solution is more than enough to cause rust. Also, safety razor is way way easier to dry. Just roll it in a toilet paper and dry in a second. Gilette one just doesn't dry at all. It is so expensive that I've tried using a hair dryer to dry it, even that takes like 3 minutes to dry the razor completely.

[@TheDuckofDoom.]

@@echorises Nobody said to store it in alcohol.

[@echorises]

@@TheDuckofDoom. Just a warning not to use watered-down alcohols. Because it is better to use it 10 times and throw it away then to use it 30 times and get tetanus disease.

[@haph2087]

@@echorises Why not just get vaccinated for tetanus? I've mostly just been washing my safety razor and setting it in a place where the water can't pool around it (placing it on a raised position, I usually use the rim of my sink).

[@pentecost_]

Safety razor user since I grew my first facial hair, and till the day I die. Wet shaving is such a pleasant and luxurious ritual every morning. There're a million different razor, blades, shaving creams, shaving soaps (old-school and modern artisan), pre/post shave products to explore and it's a fun journey. Also, watching them dry shave, hurts my face.

[@s-kay-t]

So now that y'all have discussed face shaving, what I'm looking for now is leg shaving. I mean, when I'm shaving, I want as little hair as I can get. But what's the irritation? Is shaving cream/gel worth it? Or should we just skip the shave and wax our legs. These questions need answering Mat!!

[@Miss_Trillium]

Thissss

[@TH0KH]

If they do legs, they need to test shaving cream against conditioner

[@Ladycyg]

@@TH0KH I use conditioner (which I find works better than the shaving gel) and a safety razor (which, as they said, is dirt cheap and yet still effective)

[@jacksonlevy5464]

I just shave my peach fuzz and not my legs but the cremo shaving cream is so absolutely top tier you get a ton of product and there's not a single hair left at the end (but still no irritation :))

[@wolfforce58205]

I just use my body soap and I would love to see that tested, too. I know personally I love either the Gillette or a safety razor (I had SO MANY cuts on my legs in high school from using disposable razors 😂 ).

[@rubinharvey]

Hey MatPat, I would love to see you do a video covering a lot of the 3 in 1 or 5 in 1 shampoo, conditioner, body wash products and how effective they actually are.

[@ducksongfans]

5 in 1?

[@coling443]

@@ducksongfanshair wash, conditioner, body wash, face wash, and “deodorizer”. It’s an Irish spring one that I use, but it’s for sure just a marketing gimmick lol

[@ducksongfans]

@@coling443 the most I saw was 4 in one and I can't remember what the 4th was supposed to be

[@Callisia404]

15 in 1

[@HuntHunt79]

That’s a video I need lol.

[@soundofmusic8838]

As a woman with PCOS that causes me to grow facial hair I very much appreciate this episode lol I’m always looking for that close shave 🪒

[@TexasNationalist1836]

Can you grow a beard

[@mellodees3663]

​@@TexasNationalist1836some women can

[@Steffie_]

​@@TexasNationalist1836a lot of women with PCOS can grow a beard and mustache.

[@soundofmusic8838]

@@TexasNationalist1836 lol idk maybe if I didn’t shave for months. Now that’s a style theory 👀

[@mewgiah8057]

@@TexasNationalist1836 my wife has PCOS, and she can't grow a beard. It never gets that thick. Her hair is more of a peach fuzz that grows everywhere then the regular kind of facial hair you see on men. It's def an issue that bothers her so she shaves a lot, but it never actually grows like fully beyond a certain point. If she didn't shave at all, her facial hair would become noticeable. But it's not anywhere as thick as mine gets. That said, not everyone with PCOS has the same exact condition. Can only speak for what I know.

[@myluckymadness8041]

I can't believe that this youtube team is across country. It truely has become more then just something over the 13 years its exsisted. Congrats to mathew and the team. You truely have made something special.

[@naoisebrosnan3121]

MatPat with a beard and head editor Dan without a beard are two things I didn't expect to see today

[@asleepellie]

i would love to see if y’all can find any differences between women’s shaving products and men’s. talking about the pink tax would be so interesting too!

[@emmerzleigh5540]

At my Walmart, Gillette's women's 3 blade WAS 10 dollars for 2 sets. Men's 5 blade for a set of FOUR? Seven Dollars. Men get a set of four 5-blade for $7, women get two 5-blade for 10 dollars. The only women's 5blade i could find was a different brand for 9 dollars for a set of 6. Anyways that Pink Tax is ROUGH. We get less blades for More Money. Men's 5 Blade is worth it, they last long and are really Gentle in sensitive areas.

[@ccibinel]

@@emmerzleigh5540 I think Gillette is being very generous claiming those cartridges last 20 shaves. I think the realm math puts them WAY worse than the high end electric because the overpriced cartridges don't last much longer than disposables.

[@Antenox]

​@@emmerzleigh5540At that point, why not just get the men's version?

[@shadowsa2b]

​@@emmerzleigh5540red dye to make pretty pink razors is more expensive. Just buy the blue ones if its that big of a problem for you

[@tammyhendrickson9750]

Lol. Just buy men's. I don't even buy women's deodorant anymore

[@scarcat2469]

To my curly/coils hair friends (ESPCIALLY 4C hair), getting a close shave can be really risky because shaving curlier hair tends to increase your risk of ingrown hairs (pseudofolliculitis)! This is probably why AJ had the worst reaction to the cheap razor. So if you have curly/could hair, the best option is to avoid shaving. But if you have to shave, don’t try to get a super close shave, use a shaving cream or gel, shave with the grain, and periodically exfoliate! Salicylic acid can also help prevent your pores from clogging up.

[@eXtremeAzureProductions]

Much thanks for the advice!

[@WowUrFcknHxC]

And use a safety razor so it doesn't cut below the skin

[@saiyantwan]

This is why I'm electric all day every day.

[@nysheikaj]

🏆 MVPSA! As a coily girl, I felt especially sorry for him🥺 What a sacrifice!

[@jah-melle]

Thx

[@luxrayblast]

6:00 Two of the best puns ever on Style Theory: *Jack Of All Blades* & *Cutting Edge Humor* perfectly summarize Style Theory.

[@gurgus]

As a dude who’s face is so sensitive I’ll get razor burn from anything. I learned how to do the straight razor shave to myself for my cheek and chin lines and a single blade shaver for my neck. I have not had bad razor burn in years!

[@HartyBiker]

I have a beard, but I use a straight razor on my neck and to clean up my upper cheeks. 10/10 best shave.

[@_SmiIe_]

Was your face too sensitive for a single blade shaver?

[@DerpLvIAsian]

I was looking for a comment like this! The guy in the shop Matt mentioned probably did not sharpen his razor correctly or at all. When prepared and handled correctly, there is nothing that compares to a straight razor shave.

[@S7ayMelo]

Same but I use the Philips one blade as a in between of that and an electric razor

[@leorkoubi4626]

I loved using my straight razor but unfortunately, my straight razor has become too blunt to be used. I am so lost with all the directions of wet stones etc. Do you have any guidance? It would be greatly appreciated.

[@theangryricefarmer6715]

I always hated shaving and I used a five-bladed razor for most of my early life but I recently switched to a safety razor and it has completely changed my shaving experience for the better. I haven't gotten a single ingrown hair or nicked any bumps since the switch.

[@dude2410]

Do you use shaving cream or can you do it without it with the safety razor?

[@tomi-420]

@@dude2410 lmk when he answers u

[@FKKoriginal]

​@@dude2410I use safety razor as well, in my experiente, with my type of skin, not using a shaving cream will make those shaving burns on me, never got the burns using cream. Buuuuut, IF you are going to try safety, I recomend watching some shaving tutorial on yt. Showed my brother my safety razor, the crazy guy used without prior knowledge and just got multiple cuts and burns

[@theangryricefarmer6715]

I usually use shaving cream but I have had to shave with just water a few times and I didn't have any problems.

[@rift6126]

​@@dude2410as someone who shaves with a safety razer every other day, ALWAYS use a shaving cream. It softens your hair, lubricates your skin for a smoother shave and doesn't leave your skin burning and red (as long as your skin doesn't react to the cream).

[@cathygrandstaff1957]

Hey Matpat, speaking of shaving, there’s an idea that shaving your armpits makes them less smelly, but is that actually true and does it even matter if you use deodorant?

[@TotallyNotJoe_]

The hair soaks in your smells. Imo it's more hygienic to shave armpit hair than to wash it.

[@thekingkoopabowser]

​@@TotallyNotJoe_tbh, to me it makes no difference, maybe that me tho

[@flamingpi2245]

Please wear deodorant

[@windy8544]

it sure does (but don't shave close to the skin)

[@Brotothamaxx]

nice one! Also if there are some brand deo odorants/sticks that cause irritations to the skin.

[@johnnyregs2378]

Safety razors have a big learning curve because the technique is very important along with findinbg the right aggression level for the head and the right blades for your skin, plus a quality shave soap. Once that's all dialed in they provide the best shave I've ever had.

[@jaxsemwtd9642]

You guys are killing it on Style Theory, this is something I didn't even think someone would think about. I shaved yesterday and could've used this video!

[@user-jw7bc1yp1n]

I love episodes where more of the team is on camera. I love Matpat & Steph but it’s fun seeing the other faces behind team theorist too!

[@Naokarma]

Couldn't agree more. Reminds me of LTT, where each team member has their own specialty, and can add in their own perspective on something for a better experience on both sides.

[@johnyliltoe]

We need more BeardPat! He is ROCKING that facial hair.

[@thisrandomdude_]

IKRRRRRRR

[@fireshmeep]

Chadpat*

[@da-us8co]

matpat john krasinski skin

[@AustinTarr]

exacctlyyy

[@Lord_Marquaad]

Looks like cal kestis or sellsword art guy

[@Pixelsphere_Studios]

Matt, from my limited experience, using gel shaving creams causes the safety razors to gum and even not cut as nicely. I noticed more micro abrasions on my own face using gel. Using a real “shave soap” with a badger brush resolved this.

[@beastlymarek]

I shave my head with a foil razor, I’ve used rotary and after using the foul type, I’ll never go back. The foil razor is amazing, and it’s in a league of its own from the rotary ones. I use it with conditioner and it gives me a great head shave

[@lonewolf025]

Real shaving soap is the way to go. The gels leave a funny residue and don't smell as nice or feel as nice as a hot lather applied with a quality brush. Not to mention there are better scents with the real soaps like sandalwood or similar types.

[@Bonnie-ml7fi7nk8s]

When I shave my legs mine gets stuck whit cream,I don't now why my mom ask me to use the cream

[@Jacen32272]

I have noticed one thing while shaving; a single blade is easier to keep clean, while multiple blades tend to collect hair and dead skin between them, making it harder to keep the blades clean and the shaving as effective.

[@linnoff]

My solution to this is rinsing the razor more often. It takes a little longer, but when I rinse it after each pass with the blade I tend not to get buildup between the blades.

[@Jacen32272]

@@linnoff I do rinse after each pass. It takes me almost twice as long to clear out the crud then to make each pass even then. Then again, that may have more to do with my skin type and facial hair then the razor itself; I just noted that a simple rinse is enough with a single blade but not with a compound blade.

[@tessaspierings8855]

Dear Mat, my groupmate and I in chemical engineering class were discussing anti aging creams, and she told me that a professor had told her is that what anti aging creams basically do is cause a mild allergic reaction to the skin which makes it swell and thus makes the wrinkles dissapear. I need a theory on this really really bad, I mean she heard it from a professor in chemistry but he majored in biophysics so could you find out if it is true or not??🙏🙏

[@pandoravex4791]

😂 Retinol one of the most common anti-aging creams doesn’t work that way. Retinol increases skin cell production (proliferation). It helps unclog pores. Retinol also exfoliates your skin and increases collagen production, which can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, giving your skin a fresher, plump appearance. Retinol is also known as Vitamin A.

[@Cinnabar39]

I'd like to see a theory on this as well.

[@suzannemacmillan9135]

Was this Olay Regenerist? That happened to me!

[@JustRE0]

botox is most likely what theyre talking about

[@moviesaredope]

I'll never need this information, but I would appreciate having it. Please, Team 💚

[@giancarlovega4809]

Also nice to mention that the safety handle is way better for the environment. I did a research investigation on this for university. Regarding the sustainability of these products and basically the safety razor is almost entirely recyclable while every other kind of razor non electrical razor is very hard to recycle due to the adhesives and various materials used which would be a pain to separate.

[@marclink0]

I was actually wondering which option was the most eco-friendly since this wasn't touched on. Thank you for this!

[@tominieminen66]

Just never change blades or the machine, I have used the same ones my whole life

[@janekkrawiecki4654]

That is why I switch and also price per shave smoothess and strangely not much irritation

[@circedge]

None of these are remotely 'eco-friendly' or sustainable. The safety razor with its disposable steel blade uses massive quantities of coal in manufacturing, and are they recycled? Not very likely. The most sustainable would probably be beard, trim with scissors or something similar. Though personally I just use cheapo disposables way past their use period, it gets there eventually.

[@livinglifeform7974]

@@circedge The amount of steel used is tiny for razor blades, the smelting of the steel for 100 blades which is about a two year supply still emmits less c02 than 1 mile of driving.

[@algio3041]

Straight razor is by far my favorite. A properly stropped straight razor with properly applied cream after a steamed towel treatment, glides like butter through thick hair. It’s a process for sure but the only way I’ve found to have a shave without razor bumps all over

[@RikuIshmaru]

Same. I shave my head and face. Safety razors don’t work for me and the multiblades just yank at my beard hair. Japanese style straight razor has been the best for me. Best part is - I never have to replace the blade. Though I wanted to yell at the top of my lungs when he mentioned going to a barber who didn’t know how. Most of the barbers these days just have a one use blade fitted into a straight razor style holder - and it just doesn’t perform.

[@hipflipped]

Life's too short for all that when I can get 95% of the same shave with a nice DE with much less apparatus and maintenance required.

[@aaronchilders232]

As someone who uses a straight razor I will say that once you get past the learning curve you get all of the benefits of the safety razor and some, I feel it gives more flexibility. Once you get comfortable with it the nicks go away, also aftershave is great for the look. Another thing not in consideration is that I shave AND keep my beard, I use my razor to keep my neck clean and the lines on my cheeks straight. So a tight shave is exactly what I want because I’m just cleaning up what I’ve got.

[@alphenhousplaysgames4565]

i love the straight razor. and honestly, unless your angle is garbage, you don't really nick yourself with it.

[@theshrikeer]

Nice I just switched to a safety razor and my face is so much clearer now liking it alottt. And I haven't even cut myself when I used to alot with normal razors

[@hipflipped]

And an insane amount of maintenance compared to DE shaving and not a much better shave. Hard pass.

[@lukaschin1038]

We're now only a few steps away from MatPat teaching us how to shave our...other places

[@Bryce_the_Woomy_Boi]

Heads, let's just go with heads.

[@turntech_NameG0d]

"educational content"

[@cjj3638]

MatPat x AlphaM

[@turntech_NameG0d]

@@cjj3638 nuhuh

[@StarStarPlayz]

No, NOOOOO

[@kendrataylor6853]

As a professional hairdresser, I can testify of the anxiety surrounding the straight razor😳😂Also, you guys should totally do a theory about how facial hair/hairlines can accentuate the shape of your face🧔‍♂️ Edit: Thanks everybody for the likes! P.s a backup theory about how different hair textures compliment the face shape could go along with the first one I mentioned💇💇‍♀️💇‍♂️

[@WulfyFang3]

I second this! I'm not a hairdresser, but I agree lol

[@silvrous8801]

I 3rd this. Also not hairdresser but think this would be a sick idea

[@counterfeit1148]

Third non-hairdresser, I fourth this

[@silvrous8801]

@@counterfeit1148 4th actually 🙄

[@maxmustermannkauft500melon9]

As a non professional myself, i fifth this

[@linedwell]

Old school safety razor with a brush and shaving soap. Perfect.

[@amethyst1062]

I’m female and I currently shave my legs and armpits seldomly When I’m older I’m going to shave my face hands and all my body

[@c0lutch]

I may have missed if you mentioned this, but if you shave often, another huge plus of the safety razor is it causes fewer ingrown hairs because it’s not trying to cut the hair below the skin.

[@furkanudmir550]

I have always used machine on my skin because if you use razor it makes your beard and moustache to grow thicker and more often. But not a machine like they are using I am using philips one blade which looks more like a thick razor

[@IrvineTheHunter]

@@furkanudmir550 The hair growing thing is just an urban legend based on the way your hair looks when growing from a stub.

[@kindofanmol]

@@furkanudmir550 how has the oneblade been? i'm considering getting one cuz im fed up of my trimmers.

[@furkanudmir550]

@@kindofanmol I like it but I don't shave every day I shave every 3-4 weeks my facial hair don't grow that fast but its very nice I use it with foam so the hair would be a little vertical for the machine to grab

[@powerup3005]

​@@furkanudmir550hair is naturally tapered, so it is thinner at the tip and wider at the base. When you shave it, you cut off the thinner tip leaving that thicker base HOWEVER this doesn't make the hair thicker, see hair growth is a weird thing, and since we constantly lose and replace hairs, even just a day or two after the shave your facial hair thickness is about the same as it was before the shave.

[@accuratememin]

Funny fact! I showed my mother this video for the funsies, and what I didn't expect was for her to call out the safety razor. As I had also noticed, it was the razor my grandfather used when he was alive, and I remember it specifically because it felt so heavy and intimidating to me. My mother was shocked that those razors were still around even in modern day. I guess we all just got really used to seeing him with his metallic ikea razor.

[@jayeshmange2424]

Those safety razors are no joke, my grandpa has one razor with him which is actually older than me.

[@agentmikster44]

It kinda makes sense though. From the beginning I knew that safety razor would easily be the cheapest out of all the options. Having said that, if you go for the nicer sharper feather blades it will bring up the cost a fair bit.

[@ddcs0s]

It's because their still the overall best razors for a close shave unless you have it in you to learn to use a straight razor and most men won't touch those

[@UmbraWeiss]

​@@agentmikster44I tried everything this video has, my fail was , safety razor was the last, the classic is the best, and I can change blades in it as many times I want without worrying about the cost...

[@calum5975]

i'm slightly confused - aren't all of these blades (except the straight and electric) "Safety razors". The Mach 5 is just a 5 bladed safety razor. Im assuming by "Safety razor" you mean the specific old fashioned 2 bladed (or even single bladed) models? A safety razor is any razor that has a protective bit so you cant dig straight into your skin. The number of blades doesn't matter. They're still all safety razors.

[@beccawatson3346]

So Mat, can we get an episode of the best way to get rid of leg hair?

[@peperonistickseathem8011]

Fire in my experience

[@johngamer6255]

Duct tape

[@Kartanaunfolded]

Bleach and cut

[@viktoria_pikovsky]

Yes please! I need to know how to make my hairy monkey legs to look like those of models in Venus razors commercials. I always dreamed of random pieces of silk napkins smoothly gliding down my clean shaved legs, but so far no luck with regular ol' razors.

[@PratherEdits]

​@@viktoria_pikovskynair

[@mattsmith6508]

this video taught me that technique is king when it comes to shaving

[@kenjyn76]

That's crazy that Matt managed to find a barber who can't use a straight razor. Never been to one who didn't use one

[@kenjyn76]

So with a straight or safety razor, the technique is to pull your skin tight and shave, and avoid moving the razor back and forth. Because it's one sharp blade, it'll never pull, so shaving against the grain is fine. You are more likely to get ingrowns the smoother you cut it though, because you're pulling the hair out of your pores by pulling on the skin and then it goes back under the skin when you let go. If you're prone to ingrowns, it's likely your hair will curl instead of coming back out of the pore It's also just the cheapest. You can get 100 blades for $10. Learn once, find a blade you like, and you'll just have to order a couple times a year depending on how often you shave (less often because with better technique it's a much closer shave)

[@sherlockwho5714]

It's not a talent that is always taught especially as most men shave at home

[@kenjyn76]

​@@sherlockwho5714Yeah I was taught to shave with an electric trimmer and a 5-6 blade razor. Much worse experience imo. I keep a beard so it was more than worth learning a safety and straight to line up my cheeks and neck lol. I haven't bought blades in years

[@morrigankasa570]

Sadly many barbers nowadays can't use "Straight Razors".

[@Tsamane]

I get one everytime I get my hair cut, cause its so relaxing when you have someone who knows what they are doing.

[@Kvng.Pvrsxns]

Im not the biggest fan of Style Theory, especially compared to his other channel launches like food theory, but the recent videos surrounding body care has really made me develop a love for this channel. Hope he hits on deodorants vs. antiperspirant! And even more so deodorants that use aluminum vs the ones that dont.

[@JupiterKnight]

sus

[@18nwk]

Deodorant just hiding stinky particles. Antiperspirant blocking sweat. That's the difference. And aluminum.. hey, don't bring tinfoil hat theories here, okay?

[@-SteampunkTraveler-]

I agree

[@littlelibbitt87]

Absolutely I agree!

[@DanelerH]

I remember when I was a kid, my youngest sister would see our dad shave and think "I want to do that." She was too young to realize it was a bad idea, so she would occasionally go get our dad's razor (don't know if it was disposable or safety) and try to use it to shave her nonexistent facial hair. She would then come downstairs holding the razor with a bloody face.

[@CaityRaindrop]

Semi related but I was that dumb kid too. I was like 4 or 5 or something, and I after watching my dad shaving his face with one those triple blade razor one day(but not knowing why he was doing) , after he left I took a new razor from his set to look at it, I ran my thumb across the blades really hard and worked out (kid logic) "oh it really sharp it must be for cutting hair. Neat" My thumb looked like it had gils

[@kyleyuen245]

Saying occasionally implies she did it multiple times, which is more concerning

[@deankrahling6060]

thats the best description of that i have ever heard@@CaityRaindrop

[@TheJStale]

When MatPat said "Steph and Ollie" I thought he said "Stephanolli" like it was a weird nickname he gave her lol

[@luckycatdad8369]

I have been shaving for 25 years and I've used all types of blades, plenty of times. Something to consider here is that there are a few types of electric razer, I had the rotary style one and hated it and now I mainly use an oscillating side to side style. Another thing is that the electric style works best if you're shaving every day or every other day at most. If that's the case it's the fastest, easiest and most efficient. If I don't shave for 3 or more days then I'll typically use a blade since the longer hairs don't cooperate well with the electric style as well.

[@drcgaming4195]

I use an electric shaver. The one I have has multiple attachments: one which cuts down the bigger, thicker hairs and the foils, which give a smoother shave. If I don't shave for like 2 weeks I would use the larger blade first. It takes like 2 minutes to cut everything down too, which is very nice.

[@luckycatdad8369]

@@drcgaming4195 yeah my electric shaver has an attachment for longer hair as well but I don't find it very effective/efficient so I just wet shave w a manual razer when I have longer hairs.

[@urrturr]

I’d love a follow up video to see what kind of razor is best for legs. My mom taught me and my sister to use the disposable and never said if there were other ways to shave sensitive skin This video helped explain why my skin always gets so red and bumpy afterwards!

[@Pushing_Pixels]

5-bladed cartridge for sure. Leg shaving is usually done against the grain, due to nobody wanting 5 o'clock shadow on their legs (and also just the mechanics of pulling the blade towards you being easier than pushing it away from you), and 5-bladed gives the closest shave with the least irritation and cuts. A cartridge also lasts longer than the manufacturer would have you believe, unless you are particularly hirsute, so it's not usually as expensive as shown here.

[@olgierdvoneverec4135]

Same rules apply, so long as it's sharp you will get smooth, from there it's just a matter of comfort in use. I am tempted to recommend a safety razor because it's what I use on my face, and if you decide to use it just make sure to glide it across the skin, it shouldn't need any pressure (that's what the weight is for btw).

[@tomfoolery2913]

Safety is my favourite just because of the cost, so much cheaper, especially when shaving your full body

[@LJCG777]

I use a Lord safety razon (I think this is just a me thing because of the video) because I can use it whith any pressure I want and there's never cuts or irritation, to the point in wich i can smack it agains my skin. My razor is the same brand as the blade, so maybe that's the issue for some, when I tried using a "better blade" or a "better razor" (not 2.50$) i accidentally nicked myself even while being careful.

[@manuele.floresc]

There was a female youtuber that did something similar for leg shaving a while back. I'll have to look for it, and come back. Edit: Found it, it was Michelle Khare; I saw the men's vs women's razor but she's made a couple other videos on leg hair removal. It seems that the channel Allure also made a video covering 21 different types of leg hair removal.

[@eleanorjones8613]

What I do think is really interesting is the way shaving your legs works with women. By the way razors are made, you almost have to shave against the grain. Kinda hope this video was a set up for this next one Edit: Ok so my bad. I didn't mean that the women's razors were remarkably different in construction but in use. When shaving your face, you are taught to shave down (with exception) but with how razors are constructed, (how to razor fits in your hand) in shaving your legs you almost HAVE to shave against the grain. Razor burn, cuts, alergic reactions, angles (back of thigh comes to mind) may cause more issues in its inherent construction. Looking at something like an epilator, hair removal rock, and hair removal cream would be interesting in looking at its effects on the skin and hair removal.

[@AJSSPACEPLACE]

Guy razors work perfectly well for shaving your legs. Still gotta shave against the grain though.

[@hnktbt]

that isn't really the razor imo, it's the nature of the skin and the ideal shave. i use both men's and women's razors for my body hair and both give basically the same shave, but you always have to go against the grain to avoid the stubble feeling, which is what most women want when they shave their legs

[@joannakamphuis8723]

Yeah, I would really like to see how he is going to explain that one. Maybe a part two with how shaving products for women work? Or a mini theory on just going against the grain with the legs

[@chrisgreen7725]

That ginger guy pushing the safety razor into his face! They're heavy because you are meant to use no pressure except the weight of the razor.

[@DJofCHAOS2]

I would love to see this idea applied to the women of Team Theory with shaving their legs. I know for me, shaving my legs is super annoying and I almost always get Razor burn on my legs, so I end up using hair removal cream(s) because it's painless and easy

[@TemperanceSunlight]

I would add the male razors in the experiment. I've found them better than the ones marketed to us. The pink tax is real. At least to shave the legs. Also, I'm team no shaving cream. Use unscented soap, specially if you have sensitive skin.

[@ShySamSky]

​@@TemperanceSunlight true I would like to know if it's a placebo effect that I feel or does it truly make a difference.

[@rainalystre1877]

Being honest- with how bad razor burn is and how much it hurts the days after as hair’s growing back in (very tough and grabs everything). I don’t shave my legs. Just simple as that. It definitely would be interesting however if they took this to the other sec. Think it would be interesting to see if there’s a noticeable difference in skin and hair between the two, and what the general mood of them is (like the guys not liking the close shave even though society says its what they want)

[@alphakowaclips]

Hair creams are painful! Wym, the moment you have a single scratch it's like putting acid in your legs!

[@CraftyMagicDollz]

See and with me- if i use Nair- i end up with a second degree chemical burn my skin.

[@Bob25477]

Bro aint making theories anymore, hes changing lives.

[@watermelongum9298]

Matt should probably take this as a sign that he should bring more of the crew into the spotlight. They risked their beards for the chance to be on camera 😭😂😅

[@crimson182]

Different shaving creams are made for different razor styles. My shaving butter gums up a cartridge but works perfectly with a safety razer. Also having used all of these options I like the safety razer. The electric razer pulls hair and all the rest are too expensive for effectively the same end.

[@Eventide215]

I like the 3-blade razors mostly for ease of access. No need to worry about angle and all that. As for the creams, yeah anything thicker than a foam is going to be a mess with the cartridges because there's not enough space for like the butter you use to get between the blades.. so you end up after like the first bit not being able to even shave with it. A safety razor is better there because it will scrape it all.

[@katelynnfreeman1615]

The team should test out feminine razors as well, because I have found that I like masculine razors more than feminine because feminine razors leave a little behind, which would make sense to call the feminine ones the masculine ones and the masculine ones feminine

[@yungmodulusone]

feminine ones leave a little behind?? i didn't know that

[@joshuapowell2675]

What you're likely seeing is the difference in blade angles. Men's razors have a more aggressive blade angle to deal with more coarse beard hair. Subsequently, it tends to give a cleaner shave on the first pass. They also have smaller heads because the angles of facial features are sharper and harder to work around. This is, of course, assuming that we're comparing mens' facial hair razors to womens' body hair razors.

[@noonespecial9704]

​@@joshuapowell2675I found that most of my female friend who do modeling prefer men's facial razors when shaving their bodies as they get a smoother shave with no irritation or bumps like the female blades do. It's like a unknown secret in the modeling industry I guess😅

[@katelynnfreeman1615]

I do know, but I wanna know the difference between the feminine ones on females which ones work better

[@joshuapowell2675]

@@katelynnfreeman1615 The masculine ones are just objectively better at removing hair. It's like comparing a butter knife to a steak knife. The steak knife cuts better, but sometimes that's not the best choice for the job

[@EM-uq3it]

Can we all respect how the team sacrificed their precious facial hair 😭🙏

[@Bunny_Bill]

Ikr🙏🏻 My school did this with the teachers and I had no idea who the male teachers were without their beards🧍🏼

[@thedullohanvids]

I feel there pain. I am 35 and have never been with out my facial hair since I was 13. During covid I let my beard grow really long, and last Halloween I cut it short for a Halloween costume. The day I cut it my 5 year old daughter looked at me and said What's going on with your face? I thought it was really funny.

[@sudo008]

A small thing barely mentioned in the video is styling. I want 99% of my beard to be a certain length - but for styling, I want to be able to get those edges very close and short!

[@brianh2287]

Safety razor for me, I just wish I had used one earlier in life. Safety razor is cheap even if you want a new sharp blade every use. They cut through a lot of growth like a hot knife through butter, no clogging. You can get a quick shave or a slow close luxury shave with one as well. You have more control of your shave experience in every aspect.

[@sambonner4815]

Style theory idea: Does bathing actually clean you or are you just sitting in the dirt? (Maybe similar to the mud episode)

[@Falcodrin]

Dude just turn on the shower for a quick rinse and reheat

[@suyoshi9969]

They just did an episode on that

[@ayoCC]

you're using about 180 liters of water as opposed to about 40 liters on a shower. It's probably going to have its uses in the hygiene arsenal, as in, having the occasional bath might get you cleaner because of the amount of coverage and marinating of parts that usually don't get the cleaning. But hey... that's just a theory

[@elisaburgio6184]

Yes please i need that theory, as someone who rather takes a bath than a shower

[@tickytickytango5634]

Even if you don't like it, I can assure you that I want the closest shave possible. I _hate_ the feeling of having even a tiny bit of facial hair.

[@ibirbonyou]

What if i tell you that even after shaving there’s still facial hair but it’s too tiny for the blades to shave

[@tickytickytango5634]

@@ibirbonyou Yeah. I can tell.

[@bromleopold2991]

it is quite frustrating @@tickytickytango5634

[@stellasfun]

Speaking as a trans girl, I definitely feel the same. I've found that while shaving can help, there really isn't a way to completely get rid of that last little bit (especially as far as feel, but makeup can help). That said, laser is actually pretty reasonable for getting rid of the majority of the hair and thinning out the rest to make the shave far better. If you really dislike it and don't plan on growing a beard in the future, it might be worth considering!

[@fatcontrollerproductions9910]

​@@stellasfunI hope you find help for you mental disability. Praying for you 🙏

[@ChaosAC24]

It’s wild that the barber you went to didn’t know how to use a straight razor. My barber and quite a few barbers I know easily use them for facial hair and fades during most haircuts/shaves. They use them very well too. Great video!

[@HeartlessSeph]

Yeah same here. Every barber I've visited use the straight razor for my cuts.

[@jigglypuff_foryoutube1700]

I’m a woman, so I have practically 0 experience, but maybe it’s different doing a fade than trying to get rude of all the hair on the face?😊

[@SidV101]

I had the same experience as MatPat. Barber seemed super nervous and it was a terrible experience: painful, bloody, and not even a close shave.

[@jigglypuff_foryoutube1700]

@@SidV101 oh my goodness, if he cut you, He should’ve at LEAST given a discount

[@ratchet600]

Yeah it looks like Matt chose a barber based on the title of the shop as opposed to reputation for a straight razor shave which you can absolutely have done at a high level in London.

[@TheWanderer1000000]

"It's like a computer, on your face." I never thought I'd ever hear that sentence in my life.

[@spencegame]

The thing about being clean shaven is that some careers require it for safety or aesthetic reasons. If you're in the military you need to figure out a way to shave every day without messing up your face. Safety razors definitely take the prize in cost and effectiveness.

[@tursilion]

When I joined the military and went to Basic Training, I had my grandfather's old safety razor, but I had never learned to use it. On that first inspection, I earned the nickname 'Chainsaw' for how my face looked. (Also, they took away the safety razor for the rest of the course ;) ).

[@LittleYorgee]

Three blade disposal are the way to go in the military. Shave in the shower. In the field, use a non circular electric razor.

[@ozzymars]

A video on the beard growing kit in the future? I'm sure a lot would love a style theory on what it takes to grow and strengthen facial hair whether it's improving weak hairs or managing a full facial jungle

[@homerman76]

The problem is that hair growth in general isn't an exact science, most treatments are fairly experimental since everyone is different

[@qzwx4205]

You got it or you don't... a lot of snakeoil out there...

[@smalltime0]

@@homerman76 snake oil and confirmation bias. There are some grooming things if you can grow facial hair - so you don't look like a crazed homeless man - but thats just scissors and a beard comb and if you need it some oil to keep it a little slick. But no amount of grooming your hair will make it stronger.

[@Echoingsunflowers981]

This is a great episode, it would be cool to see how feminine facial hair removal products compare (threading, facial razors, waxing, face nair, etc)

[@Wifi_Cable]

Matpat going in for a waxing. Now that's going to generate some great content.

[@alexanderson4338]

RIGHT, I’m a women watching this, and I’m annoyed this was from a purely male perspective

[@mikejugo8354]

​@@alexanderson4338you have to consider the fact getting multiple women to volunteer to test out multiple waxing/shaving techniques for a KZbin video and get recorded they'd be pretty uncomfortable

[@imgonnaputsomedirtinureyedabs]

I mean they did the face and usually women don’t have any or as much as men

[@kimbrolyy]

​@@alexanderson4338it would have added so many variables. It's gotta be an experiment with a controlled setting, so it you add the different body parts to it with very different hair structures, it would have been so much data for one episode

[@rmat9023]

this is the modern day info mercial when there's nothing on at 2 am so you watch this.

[@Juliadrawsalot]

As many other commenters here, I want to see a leg/underarm shaving version of this video! I’m always getting razor bumps

[@KRoseCarol]

Same here -- also I don't buy into the "pink razors for women" I use the same ones as my guy. I like the sleek silver handle any way.

[@nadie2016]

I personally like keeping my beard BUT I love shaping it with a safety blade. it looks intentional and gives a nice contrast between my pale skin and the beard. That also means a single safety blade lasts me for a month since I just shave small portions of my face

[@karolusmagnus8405]

That makes 2 of us. For safety blades even cheap ones do the job.

[@kalamir93]

I second this. I'm a beard guy myself - and we're talking wizard/dwarven-level beard. But yes, contouring with a razorblade is quite necessary for me, for not looking like some mountain man. I prefer a shavette for that, because it gives me more manoeuvrability.

[@chi171812]

Honestly, I would love to see this done again, but for the ladies and shaving legs and under arms. Cuz I know the guys don't want a close shave, but the ladies do. Personally, I'll always go for the men Razer cus the pink tax for the female version is more costly, and some don't shave as closely. And the worry of ingrown hair is another factor. So which is better: shaving, waxing, or lazering hair off and which is better for the long run. (Taking into account how many times you have to shave in comparison to waxing or lazering off before you start getting little hair stumbles). So many questions so many I wish could be answered. XD Either way, I love this video. Great job, guys. XD

[@youdontgettoknowthat1928]

Did you watch the video before commenting one of the category's was literally how close the shave was

[@CheletheCello]

This!

[@Arya-we7vf]

@@youdontgettoknowthat1928 And all of the tests were for shaving facial hair, not any other part of the body where you're likely dealing with different skin sensitivity, texture, etc. Your point? Edit: That and there are many other popular methods used for hair removal than shaving that just aren't taken into account here because they're not typically used for facial hair.

[@LordJord001]

I believe you should place a warm/hot towel on your face. It's great to avoid razor burn.

[@MrBe56]

I follow Sam's advice with shaving. Its dirt cheap and realtively easy to do. I havent had any issues with cutting myself before, but as I havent looked up any shaving techniques before I have irritated my face a few times. I didnt know I needed this video so badly.

[@Enkid4675]

Using shaving cream is the only way a safety razor has ever cut me of given razor bumps. I dry shave with no mirror with no issues.

[@dmonroe20]

@@Enkid4675 For me, shaving cream makes for a better shave. I actually prefer the gel, or even just plain old soap is fine. Usually I'll shave in the shower without a mirror, but touch up afterwards. :) Talking safety razor here.

[@quackmk7336]

i want the female version of this with products for women and see which blade words best also maybe a comparison of women's razors/products vs mens

[@leaf555]

That’s more up to his wife than him lol

[@DoctorTemblor]

It would be much more difficult

[@psilynt1]

I've had this conversation with my female friends. Safety razor is the way to go. Close shave and low cost. With the added real estate that needs grooming (legs), it's the undisputed winner. Downside is it takes more skill than some of the contoured swivel-headed disposables on the market.

[@Altmetalpunk]

Legit I love using my partners razor for my face, especially my neck. The curve is so nice.

[@MexiKazn21]

The safety razor is the way to go. Cheaper in the long run and gives a closer shave. Just dont press too hard and let the weight of the razor do the work. All you need is patience to learn the angle. Once you get that down, you're set. If the blade don't cut or it tugs on the hair, change the blade bc its dull or find one that works better for longer.

[@oszkarvarnagy7896]

One thing you missed is that safety razor blades are super versatile, you can buy a selection of 10 for low cost and figure out what works for your skin. Other options don't support that.

[@Delantho]

theres also a vast selection of safety razor styles for different blade angles and comb types to be open or closed

[@Max-rn3eb]

also the fact that you can buy ones with adjustable aggressiveness. find the right blade and right angle/aggressiveness and you're golden for life!

[@tastybrownie7448]

Can you actually cause serious injury to yourself with a safety razor or is that not even a possibility?

[@wander2403]

@@tastybrownie7448 if you have the sense of touch with yourself of an orangutan.

[@Yarmox]

@@tastybrownie7448you have the highest chance of cutting yourself while inserting the blade into the razor, afterward depending on if its a comb design or not theres not really enough blade sticking out where it could actually cut deep. You may nick yourself but thats very surface level and will disappear, especially if you use an alum block to seal it

[@jesseross8309]

2points. First, as a man required to keep my face cleared pretty often I am looking forward to seeing what is best as well may even do my own study. Second, The Demon barber was panicking because you were testing him. Calling the inner demons out of his mind. Would he be reinacting the musical.

[@imaginaryinkorporated5935]

I'd be curious to see you guys test all the different hair removal products for women to see which is most effective and practical

[@fs5866]

I always tell my girlfriend to use man shaving blades for all her needs as i always saw them as higher qualiy, better value than the stuff women use.

[@theprofessionalfence-sitter]

@@fs5866 Generally, men's and women's razors are designed to solve different problems. Men's razors are made to be better at cutting (mostly accomplished by having the blade at a different angle), as men mostly shave their beard and beard hair is thicker than most other body hair. On the other hand, women's razors are designed to be gentle on the skin (mostly achieved by adding more/better moisturising strips to the head) as women tend to shave a larger area and so avoiding skin irritation is more important. Further, women's razors are designed to more easily shave harder to access areas, so their head is round and the handle is curved and it is also made for better grip when wet, as many women shave under the shower. In short, it can make sense for a man to buy a women's razor (e.g. if you also shave your chest) or for a woman to buy men's razors (e.g. if you have hard to shave hair or don't experience much skin inflammation and would like the cheaper option).

[@cathygrandstaff1957]

@@fs5866Lol don’t do that. I saw a bunch of women making fun of trans women for trying to shave their legs with men’s razors. Men’s razors are designed to do small patches on the face, women’s razors are designed to deforest vast swaths of skin. Or as one of the women put it “men’s razors are hedge clippers, women’s razors are lawnmowers”. Anyway the men’s razors took more than an hour to do a job that women’s razors could do in minutes.

[@kitkatbreaker1270]

​@@theprofessionalfence-sitterhuh, so wouldnt it be easier to separate razors by lightweight or heavy duty?

[@Chronicler9]

@@fs5866 i always went for whatever was cheaper, be it men's or women's and didn't really care, but i kinda want to try the straight razor, since i'm curious lol

[@Naro_Rivers]

I personally like the "baby face" close shave for myself and strongly dislike how quickly the stubble reappears. I'm actually considering alternative methods of keeping it cleaner for longer.

[@doim1676]

Yes me as well. Not sure if its either worth the money if i have it done professionally or safe for my face if i do it myself

[@Naro_Rivers]

@@doim1676 I’m specifically considering depilatories like Nair and similar stuff.

[@doim1676]

@@Naro_Rivers im getting very mixed signals regarding health and safety online xD on the one hand it causes chemical burns, blindness and lung damage on the other hand its used in food preparation 😂 I guess in small doses its not harmful, but when the does is high enough to remove hair, is it still safe?

[@Naro_Rivers]

@@doim1676 I think it varies with skin type. I couldn’t say for sure beyond that, though.

[@levishirley5311]

Same so I’m thinking in investing in a safety razor (I use a cartridge razor now)

[@sirissac5103]

It’s interesting to see you guys trying out all the different razors. I’ve had to shave every day to be able to wear a full face respirator as part of my work, so I can relate to having to deal with the razor burn.

[@mikejameson7678]

The worst razor burn I get, is mild itching for about 5 minutes after the shave. How much are you talking?

[@sirissac5103]

@mikejameson7678 like your face is on fire, but you can't remove the source of the burning.

[@icyjaam]

Thank you guys for making this video, I watched it a year ago, and did my own research and now i switched from cartridge to safety razor. Much happier

[@raghavgupta1118]

Bearded Matpat isn't real, he can't hurt you Bearded Matpat:

[@laikaandkefir345]

baby Matpat face can't hurt you

[@ten-chan1015]

As a woman with barbed wire growing from her legs and pits, who recently got talked into buying a safety razor by my fiancé, I feel like this is validating my choice to ditch my old not-pink-cuz-i'm-not-that-kinda-gal 3-bladed razor. Buying and re-buying those cartridges is not worth the weekly blood sacrifices.

[@Legolas2]

Why not wax? Stays smoother for longer

[@ten-chan1015]

@@Legolas2 tried it. My hair just won't be pulled out effectively, so I have to take multiple passes, which end up irritating my skin.

[@Ace_Maus]

Use a Braun epilator for your legs, can even use it for your pits. I have hirsutism, with thick, coarse hair. It works wonders.

[@Corvo0__0]

​@Legolas2 pain 😭

[@MC-wd5ko]

@@Legolas2 You forget to mention though that you need to let it grow first. It's nice after winter hibernation, but mid-summer it's less in my opinion.

[@juanitosay]

This is the best undercover commercial ever!

[@JayAlastor]

if think its undercover for the beard growing kit for the beginning of the episode... PS dont tell the higer ups i found out!!

[@juanitosay]

@@JayAlastor Nop! There's something else that was just "ohh, so perfect" on the video! XD

[@joyghosh7239]

The safety razor lasts for your lifetime and even your grandson can also shave with that

[@brendandecicio4877]

Follow up idea based on how my dad compared shaving: Alternatives to shaving cream! My dad swore that shaving in a hot shower or sauna provides basically the same benefits as shaving cream, or even better. And to be honest, I shave in the shower to this day. I wonder if a) the steam of the shower / sauna actually does reduce skin irritation or make shaving easier then a shaving cream and b) if the increased cost to my water bill is justifiable by the shaving product that I’m not purchasing. While we’re at it, let’s throw in shaving *oil*, which was recommended to me when I got an expensive shave and a haircut from a spa (who, by the way, masterfully shaved me with a straight razor, so there are professionals who can pull it off)

[@Latte-at-night]

Well it makes a lot of sense! skin irritation and razor bumps oftentimes are caused by the pores being closed when shaving, so shaving under a hot shower, the steam would open your pores and make it so you don't get those

[@kiyan5340]

Hot water and steam allows the pore to expand, meaning the folicles that you're tugging on have more room to move and don't hurt nearly as much. In my experience shaving cream on the other hand does something else entirely, making the face and hair more slippery so only the hairs in an optimal angle get cut, and anything thats too parallel don't get caught onto the blade as easily.

[@StargazerSkyscraper]

I once knew someone who, no joke, used toothpaste as shaving cream lol

[@tmathis9882]

Agreed! When I use to shave conditioner was my shaving cream and it was great

[@JasperXIII]

I always used to get knicked and have serious razor burn till I started shaving in a hot shower.

[@enigmaforlorn]

When I was still shaving, I quickly learned how to use the safety razor as well. Disposable razors would just clog up so quickly and I'd feel the need to toss them after little use. But another thing I'm surprised MatPat didn't include was any alternatives to typical shaving cream. The grand majority of what's in shaving cream is soap. It provides lubrication, but it also dries out the skin and created the market for aftershave. I would have liked to see them try out typical moisturizer or oil like jojoba and see how it compares. Yeah, it's not as easy to clean off, but at least you don't feel like you set yourself on fire.

[@oliver5479]

do you tap the razor against the sink? Similar to how you see old school shaving in movies. That removes most of the clogging, then you just rinse out the rest. You can use them until the blade dulls if you do that.

[@ikatekeda6267]

Fun Fact, Silicone Personal Lubricant is an amazing shaving cream alternative :P

[@thepotatoofheaven]

​@oliver5479 i just take short shallow strokes, rinse and repeat and it works just fine for me. Tapping may help tho

[@thepotatoofheaven]

​@@ikatekeda6267👀

[@oliver5479]

@@thepotatoofheaven depends how long your facial hair is I guess, I usually wait a couple of days

[@pastrypuffcream7734]

Id love to see the girls doing this experiment on their leg/ armpit hair. Especially since closeness and lack of sruble are the goals Whenever i shave my legs i always go against the grain

[@P.e.m.a.]

Yeah, i was interested to find out that men shave with the grain meanwhile i, a female, was told to do the exact opposite. 😂

[@WhatIsTheHeat]

I’d say they would go for leg hair because I donno about you but I’m a little protective of my armpit hair. Not just anyone gets to see it.

[@denden6316]

​@@WhatIsTheHeatthat and armpit fetish peeps MAY get rowdy

[@hankolson3845]

I understood when he branched into film theories but what in god's name is this channel

[@CappuccinoSquid]

I'm definitely curious to see this topic updated in the future with a straight razor expert brought on.

[@ThePageTurnerPT]

I'm now looking forward to the how to keep your beard clean episode Does beard oil do anything? Are beard shampoos better at cleaning the beard than normal shampoo or soap? DEFINITELY watching for those episodes!

[@ybr0n]

Unless your beard is made of barbed wire beard oil is useless. And beard shampoos are... just soap.

[@rankosaotome]

I want this too.

[@enderdragonpe6738]

We need this.

[@ryanbergerud7011]

beard oil is for the skin, not the beard, kinda like a moisturizer and it does help with itching and dry skin issues as the beard hair pulls the oils out of your skin beard shampoo and conditioner is a thing, cleaning it is a no brainer (you kinda need to do it) and a conditioner helps it stay somewhat soft and easier to comb

[@digitalbadger89]

I saw Dan's missing beard in a GT Live video ages ago and went "Huh, that's weird, maybe they should do a Style Theory video on why that physical change throws our brains off" and not "Oh, they're totally doing a Style Theory video on shaving in the near future and Dan was a volunteer" :p Well played, Team Theorist, well played.

[@elstarnor4628]

I also noticed in one of the GTlives I watched more recently that Matt had some facial hair

[@c_a_n_d_y_l_a_n_d]

"MatPat with facial hair can't hurt you." Matpat with facial hair ......

[@Shy--Tsunami]

MatPat with the beard is absolutely a fully formed DadPat that i didnt know was possible

[@aduckyplace6986]

What a useful video for someone without facial hair. Thanks Matpat! Jokes aside, cool video! Edit: Oh dear, is it growing? I would hope not, this seems like a lot of money... Eh, oh well.

[@davidturcotte831]

That's the basic nature of all these style theory videos. I've watched videos about companies that do not sell clothing I would ever wear, about makeup products I would never wear, and a bunch of other irrelevant topics. This is the first one that applies to me and I already knew the results before watching the video.

[@perhapsadog7130]

​@@davidturcotte831you watch them for the heck of it and because the information is interesting. Same with the other channels

[@LRM12o8]

Well, if you wanna try the experiment for yourself, maybe I could give you my facial hair. It's not much (a bit more than Melvin's), but I want none of it. 😅

[@victorr4844]

Been shaving with a straight razor for over 10 years. It’s super easy and way better than any shave on that list. Not to mention I haven’t paid for a shave in 10 years

[@gecko1905]

Exactly. Also, if you're someone that's prone to razor burn like myself you'll find you'll have zero burn with the straight razor, providing the blade is nice and sharp of course.

[@yuussee]

Hey don't get dull?

[@victorr4844]

You have to strop it about every other shave and get it honed about once a year. @@yuussee

[@gecko1905]

​@@yuussee They can, but once you have all the gear (mainly a strop) to strop/sharpen it costs nothing to run the blade over it. Look after it and it'll look after you ;)

[@cameronneal4]

Jokes on you, shaving is a thing of my past

[@memers066]

I'm a girl so I shave my legs instead of my face. I use a butterfly safety razor which is much easier to change the blade. I like it because you get less ingrown hairs but multi blade razors are my second favorite bcs of the ease of use.

[@pkmntrainerlilly5]

I'm legitimately surprised they didn't bring up those who shave their legs where you DO really want a close shave. Nothing's worse than leg stubble shaved to a point stabbing into my other leg.

[@FilippEXE]

As someone with a full beard who hates shaving for many reasons, I have to point out that hands down the best shaves that I've experienced in my life were with a straight or safety razor on warmed up skin + with a gel or foam - ideally with a warm towel, but a bath or a shower beforehand works as well

[@somebodyoncetoldme8636]

i guess straight razor if youre going to a barber would be the best experience since you get the warm towel and get to relax but if its just you at home and you do this everyday then disposable is just objectively gonna get you the closest shave and is just faster. I wish matt didnt exclude the straight razor cause thats the only one i use :(

[@ragnarlarsen7188]

As someone with a beard who only shapes the top and shaves the neck, I find a straight razor gives me the best cut because the hair grows out between shaves and fancier razors with multiple blades get clogged too easily. Straight razor is definitely the way to go

[@graysonsmith7031]

Now you should do an episode on how to increase beard hair. Like was mentioned about a beard kit to get rid of bald patches, I'd be curious if that actually works.

[@BLOODOMEN-j8s]

sam over there just shaving with the safety razor like its nothing

[@magnessskippton2509]

DE shaver here (Safety Razor). It looked like you used the Personna blades (based on the paper). They are higher end on the sharp scale, and will give you more weepers/nicks. Better to use a more forgiving blade like the Astra Green. The actual razor also contributes to the aggressiveness (gap/angle etc), so you need to find a beginners razor. From the very short sequences, I can see a lot of pressure being applied to your skin. This is a bad thing. You only want to use the weight of the razor to lean against your skin. It's better to have 2x super light passes, than a single pass with a little extra pressure. And the last thing is the soap. Don't use the canned/aerosolised foam. The propellants/chemicals do react to some peoples skin. Try find an old fashioned soap stick and use a brush. It also makes a better lather.

[@echorises]

Agree with that. Safety razors work best with least pressure. Not only you eliminate the risk of cutting yourself, it actually cuts better.

[@noburt9]

1000% agree with all you had to say. Been using DE for like 2 years now after getting sick and tried of cartridge razors costing so much and giving me a garbage shave after 4 shaves or so, and then me stretching our the blade for another 3 shaves because I'm a cheapo. I enjoy my $0.15 Russian blades

[@bobstevenson3130]

I've been shaving with DE razors for a few months now and I can absolutely attest to all of this

[@harshmehta329]

@@echorises yup, one and only rule with safety razor is that ''let it glide''

[@SunnyOst]

They are using Gillette King C. safety razor kit and the Gillette King C. razors, you can see the little box at 11:58. They are expensive and in my experience they get dull very fast, so it's certainly a single shave blade. Idk if they are much sharper at the start, but I did have more issues with them than the cheap generic ones.

[@erickherrera8139]

I personally love the safety razor mostly because of the Process. Having a nice hot shower then adding a pre shave, adding shaving foam with the brush feels so nice because how soft the brush is and after shaving the after shave for the scent and the feel of soft skin

[@myhandlewastakenandIgaveup]

Before I switched to using a pair of head shavung trimmers on a zero length once a week I would always shave in the shower.

[@lefteloosey]

@@myhandlewastakenandIgaveupI always shave in the shower and I feel like I get way more irritation and nicks when I do it outside of the shower but I’m not sure why

[@myhandlewastakenandIgaveup]

@@lefteloosey That was why I did it (and I was too cheap to buy shaving cream when hot shower water works just as well).

[@edim108]

That's the main selling point of a lot of things, the ritual of it, a set list of steps you take not just for the effect but for the process itself.

[@CubiStudios]

Now my only question after this video is why MatPat shaves at all? Dude was rocking that beard!

[@sirleopold2378]

poor AJ man, i get that same skin reaction whenever i shave my face with pretty much anything and it HURTS. feels like i fell in an ant hill for a solid week after.