Viking Old Norse Shave Soap & Gem Junior Single Edge Razor. 1st use and opinion.

[@FriendshipShaving]

What a great man cave, with one of my childhood hero's, right there in the background. Mr. James Garner. Nice shave too 😃

[@kensurfs]

Friendship Shaving Thank you. He signed that pic in the late 70's👍👍

[@robsouder4462]

You would of gotten my subscription sooner, but I had to get my teenage daughter to show me that you needed to turn the cell phone upright to do this. Great vid,s,and yes I'm over 60 Keep up the fine show Greatings from southern ont.Canada Rob

[@kensurfs]

rob Souder 👍👍Thank you Rob

[@JaxBaron]

Congrats on reaching 2000. You have definitely become one of my favorite KZbin shavers. I love your personality. Keep up the great work

[@kensurfs]

JaxBaron Thank you very much👍👍💈💈

[@jeaniesegars9376]

That razor looks classic

[@kensurfs]

Jeanie Segars 👍💈

[@technicallybrilliant2760]

good to see you again Ken .

[@kensurfs]

Technically Brilliant Thank you, hope the weather is getting better out there for you👍👍💈💈

[@technicallybrilliant2760]

..Ken this is england ... its crap :O)

[@TheGallantGentry]

Congrats Ken! I'm very new to the DE community but I watched your videos closely and it inspired me to get into it. I was sick of cartridge razors, and how much money they cost. I dove and got some vintage Gillettes. They have been the best shaves of my life. My dad used one for ages and had handed down a shave brush to be 15 years ago that I never really used. Now I get to use it several times a week. On top of that, the first DE shave I used a Super Speed flair tip and my dad said it was identical to the one he used. I also got a blue tip because of your videos. A Tech and fat handle Tech round off my collection. Watching your videos has been an inspiration and made a real improvement in my life. Thank you, sir! Keep up the good work!

[@kensurfs]

TheGallantGentry Thank you so much. A cool one to add to the collection is the Gillette Fatboy. Just don't pay too much

[@tborden5818]

Congrats on the 2K Mr. Surfs!!

[@kensurfs]

T Borden Thank you very much👍👍💈💈

[@RaphaelClancy]

Thanks for the great video! I just finished my first Gem Junior shave (a few minutes ago). I used the Gem-Persona blades, a sweet almond preshave, and Cremo original shave cream (my go-to when I don't have access to a brush). I found it to be a very comfortable shave, until I tried to go against the grain on my neck. Then, I nicked myself pretty good. (I should have headed your advice and gone slower.) But, where the razor really shone was shaving my head. The aggressive blade really cut quickly and that comb design meant that the razor didn't clog, even with longer hair. I doubt it'll replace my Parker for my face, but, I may switch from the 1920 Gillette open comb I've been using for my head. Thanks again!

[@kensurfs]

Raphael Clancy 👍👍

[@bendycard]

Nice shave Ken, and congratulations on passing 2000 subscribers 😌👏

[@kensurfs]

Dave C Thank you for the support Dave. I really appreciate it👍👍💈💈

[@pjwroblewski]

I'm glad you like the Viking soap. I had my first experience with it this week and I was also very impressed. Vintage Gems are a real blast to use. Well done!

[@kensurfs]

Patrick Wroblewski Thank you very much Patrick👍👍💈💈

[@pkj77]

Good tio know your wife is back at work and doing well

[@kensurfs]

pkj77 Thank you👍👍💈💈

[@knightmare1015]

great shave man and congrats on the 2K subscribers.

[@kensurfs]

Stephen Davidson Thanks Stephen 👍👍💈💈

[@irishredfireman]

Hey Thank You for your positivity! Sometimes it's times like now a simple happy shave video can make my day. Your one of the guys who got me interested in DE Shaving. Keep it up!

[@kensurfs]

irishredfireman Thank you very much. I really enjoy the shaves and putting them on the channel. I myself use KZbin to research new products all the time. It's a fun hobby👍👍💈💈

[@AnotherCutAbove]

Brilliant shave Ken! Can't wait to get hold of some Viking soaps!!!

[@kensurfs]

Another Cut Above They worked pretty good, That's for sure👍👍💈💈

[@AnotherCutAbove]

Kensurfs especially with that razor! Very impressive!!!

[@nathanaeljohn7891]

Another Cut Above hey Cris! I'll PM you on FB. I'll send something your way

[@alexdeleon7135]

The Semogue OC is also known as "The Suffolk Shaver Model." That razor has boombox loud feedback! The blade choice is superb, Ken! I'm elated Mrs Kensurfs has made a full recovery. I look forward to your next shave with great eagerness. Also hoping for the ShaveMac to make an appearance again. Thanx for posting, Ken.

[@kensurfs]

Alex De Leon The Shavemac will be there for sure. Great Badger brush👍👍

[@stephenmkeer]

Over 2k subs Ken,congrats.

[@kensurfs]

The Suffolk Shaver Thank you very much 👍👍💈💈

[@KHLthe2nd]

I'll pile on and also say Congrats! I recall when you just hit 1K. Feels like it wasn't long ago! :D

[@jeffhutchens1383]

Knew you'd love Viking, Ken. I use Fine American Blend with the Old Norse soap, too. Great combination.

[@kensurfs]

Jeff Hutchens Thank you Jeff👍👍💈💈

[@juliovelazquez2257]

Congrats on the subs ken 👍🏼👍🏼

[@kensurfs]

Don Julio Thank you Don👍👍

[@parmargurdeep3617]

Always gr8 videos. No exceptions this time as well.

[@kensurfs]

parmar gurdeep Thank you so much 👍👍💈💈

[@yarekim5932]

That was a great Shave . Thanks Ken

[@kensurfs]

Michael Ray Thanks for watching Michael 👍👍💈💈

[@marcosjesusmendez9293]

Viking Soaps are Great Andrew the owner is Very Nice. Great customer Service. I have Old Norse and 4 other soaps. Great Performing Shave soaps. Congratulations Ken On reaching another milestone 2000 scribers so happy for you and continued success you always do a great job and I can always count on you if I need help with a shave related issue Great Videos every time and you deserve much more thanks Ken 👍🏽👍🏽😁

[@kensurfs]

MARCOS JESUS MENDEZ Thank you very much. I really enjoy trying out all the cool products and uploading to the channel👍👍💈💈

[@19Jansky91]

Great Video Ken! congrats on the 2000 Subsriber you deserve it! keep it up 👍💈💈

[@kensurfs]

Jan Hörner Thank you Jan 👍👍💈💈

[@bailey1945sam]

That's awesome. I enjoy your videos.

[@kensurfs]

Wade Butt Thanks Wade👍👍

[@datstankdough1793]

Great to see you break the 2000 mark ur videos are awesome keep it up 👍

[@kensurfs]

DatStankDough 1 Thank you very much 👍👍💈💈

[@markmongo44]

Ken, much congrats on 2,000!! You deserve it with your great videos. Keep 'em coming. Cheers, Mark

[@kensurfs]

markmongo44 Thank you Mark👍👍💈💈

[@skdesign98]

congrats on hitting the 2,000 mark Ken!! love the Viking soaps they're awesome and very reasonably priced. He offers nice sample sizes as well which is great.

[@kensurfs]

Shawn Kelly I really like the way this one performed. I have another to try next👍👍💈

[@nathanaeljohn7891]

Congrats on the 2k and also a great lookin shave Ken! I live in Yorba Linda, pretty close to you. Looking forward to shakin your hand at Big Shave West!

[@kensurfs]

Nathanael John Thank you Nathanael. 👍👍

[@MikeRaley]

I don't believe i'll ever try one of those single edge razors. But the Viking soap maybe. Another great video Ken.

[@timomick912]

Excellent video Ken, I'm going to add that soap to my list. Congratulations on hitting 2000 subscribers!

[@kensurfs]

Tim Omick Thanks Tim👍👍💈💈

[@rolsonDotcom]

Hey Ken, I just bought myself one of those crystal skulls tonight at Marshalls/Home Goods. $7.99. Looking forward to using it! There were 3 of them.

[@kensurfs]

R O That's a find. They work super cool to soak the brush in, plus they look great👍👍💈💈

[@The_Spectre.]

Thanks for sharing the video, Ken. Congrats on hitting the 2K subscriber mark! I have several vintage GEM, Ever-Ready, and Valet single edge razors. The rigidity of the blades make these a different experience, as opposed to DE blades. The shave is almost like a straight razor on training wheels. CVS sells single edge blades made in Virginia by American Safety Razor Co. In my experience, they are very good blades. I may be a tad partial because I am from Virginia. ;)

[@kensurfs]

The Spectre I saw generic type in Rite Aid, I'll have to look at CVS👍👍

[@86mdwolfie]

That feedback was almost as loud as using a hollow ground straight razor. Great vid Ken!

[@kensurfs]

86mdwolfie Thank you👍👍💈💈

[@teddys4062]

great shave man....I have to try one of those razors...love that Fine American blend, it lasts all day long!

[@kensurfs]

Teddy S It does, and it has a really great smell 👍👍

[@TonyTony-fm8ii]

Great video Ken, I have exactly that razor and love it. 👍

[@kensurfs]

Tony Tony It really worked great👍👍

[@DismontDeSire]

Pretty nice, vintage razor. Before your story, I never imagined that candle stands can be like that. I certainly saw all sorts of unusual things on Halloween, but it's cooler. This seems a very thick and creamy soap.) As far as I understand, GEM is very aggressive and not forgiving razors.) Especially with modern sharp and thin blades. I can hear directly how this razor scratches and blows away the stubble. Congratulations with 2 thousand!

[@kensurfs]

Dismont DeSire Thank you 👍👍💈💈

[@Geordieboy83]

great shave Ken😁 I have the same model razor but mine is an ever ready and yes the audio feedback is tremendous also that blade will last longer because it's a thicker blade so the longevity is greater than that of a DE blade 😁 congratulations on hitting 2 thousand subs too😁

[@kensurfs]

Geordieboy83 Thank you very much 👍👍💈💈

[@Geordieboy83]

Kensurfs no worries at all mate 😁 just a quick question/request if I may could you have another go at the Schick adjustable? I only ask as I'm receiving a standard injector in the post soon and remembered you had a tough time with yours first time around thanks Russell

[@kensurfs]

Geordieboy83 I can do that👍👍💈💈

[@Geordieboy83]

Kensurfs brilliant Ken thanks so much 👍👍👍

[@clontstable1]

I shaved with my GEM, Clog Pruf this afternoon. Yeah, one must respect these single edged beasts!

[@Brandon191]

Looks like a great soap! I have my first three Stirling soaps being delivered this week. I got Sharp Dressed Man, Mountain Man and Black Ice coming my way!

[@kensurfs]

Brandon191 very cool. Let me know which one you like the best 👍👍

[@phil7574]

Great shave Ken! if you ever get a chance you should try Tallow+Steel. They make great soaps and aftershaves.

[@kensurfs]

Phil Kayy Very cool, I'll look into that Phil👍👍💈💈

[@ElementalHeroJoe]

I have to get one of those skull candle holders. My brush always tips to the side in a regular cup and I'm afraid the water will mess up the glue. Thanks Ken! 😉

[@kensurfs]

ElementalHeroJoe They make a cool soaker for sure👍👍💈💈

[@kensurfs]

ElementalHeroJoe Thanks👍👍

[@hello.abraham]

That razor is LOUD! I dig it!

[@kensurfs]

Abraham Villela Thanks Abraham 👍👍💈💈

[@Apex820]

Ken you got that James Bond hair do with that new pomade. 007 and that's a Live and let die skull that you soak your brush in huh.

[@kensurfs]

Apex820 it does look like the Live and Let Die Skull 👍👍💈💈

[@Dnlboon]

I know I’m commenting on an old video, but I got one of these Gem Junior razors for $5 in the box today so here I am...

[@kensurfs]

Daniel Jennings Awesome👍👍💈

[@JeffreySmith]

Nice video ... I usually get some great feed back from my Gem, Ever Ready and Star SE razors. I really like those SE razors.

[@kensurfs]

Jeffrey Smith The sound amplifies with those razors for sure👍👍💈💈

[@shavingwithrich1846]

That's some serious feedback on that razor Ken👍

[@kensurfs]

Shaving With Rich It was pretty aggressive 👍👍💈💈

[@patriklanzen]

Bought two soaps from Andrew aka Viking soap and cosmetics, they are very smooth and good lather aswell. 👍 "Fjord" and "Longship"

[@rutkowsky1000]

love the skull where can i get one

[@kensurfs]

john rutkowsky eBay or home goods “crystal skull candle holder”

[@rutkowsky1000]

@@kensurfs gotta get one of those skulls thanks

[@kensurfs]

john rutkowsky 👍👍

[@bcastro2798]

Maybe this one works : www.amazon.com/Diamond-Star-Glass-68053-Candleholder/dp/B00JHLVRM8

[@tonymazz9912]

I love my Gem razors with the S'Steel coated blades. With my course beard, the OC work best. I never need a second pass since the razor is " a lawn mower ". Try getting the Gem/personna brand and its 10x better.

[@jonathanlewis4077]

Wow 😮 the feedback

[@kensurfs]

Jonathan Lewis 👍👍

[@stephenmkeer]

What do you think of the new fine American blend bottle and box Ken ?

[@kensurfs]

The Suffolk Shaver I have to look.👍👍

[@rutkowsky1000]

where can i get a skull

[@kensurfs]

john rutkowsky eBay, “Crystal skull candle holder”

[@ElementalHeroJoe]

I finally found a crystal skull at HomeGoods! They had 5 in the crystal aisle 😀

[@kensurfs]

ElementalHeroJoe very good. I bet they have a bunch this Halloween 👍👍💈💈

[@VVtos174]

5:34 ken goes in too hard and covers his nose in soap. 5:40 tells us it smells good. :)

[@michaelz7683]

no fair. your junior looks better than mine

[@kensurfs]

m z productions lol👍👍💈💈

[@clontstable1]

Kensurfs I'm going try shaving with my newly acquired Ever Ready 1912. Wish me luck!

[@RetroJay48]

I know this vid is a bit old, but I just got my Gem JR replated and in 24k Gold, looks like it came from a 1930s factory new ;)

[@Owwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww]

Hey ken love your videos. You seem to be the guy to ask do these gems use the same blade that appears to be a paint scrapper i only ask because they look the exact same. Just very curious

[@germanshepherd13]

old post but while they fit those industrial blades will hack you up, ask me how I know lol. they make ones specifically for these razors.

[@digitalsmoke4694]

Gonna get me one of those Crystal Skulls!

[@Chris-zz8jx]

May I ask what you do for work Ken?

[@kensurfs]

Chris James I'm a civil engineer. 👍

[@андрейкарасев-ж5ч]

How accessible are the blades to this razor?

[@michaelz7683]

they're online. just don't get then from the shaving needs Isle at CVS bc they'd be for razor knives

[@kensurfs]

андрей карасев I've seen generic brands at my local pharmacy and they are available online pretty easily👍👍💈💈

[@андрейкарасев-ж5ч]

In Russia they are not in free sale. By the way, how do you like Russian blades?

[@michaelz7683]

I have never tried Russian blades but I am thinking about buying some polsilvers

[@андрейкарасев-ж5ч]

I do not like polsilvers. Prefer Persona, feather and Astra Green

[@clontstable1]

Rain..? So. Cal?

[@kensurfs]

Once in a while it does rain..lol

[@Dwill1450]

Do u have a twitter???

[@kensurfs]

The Shadowy Gamer yes, the link is in this video description. Twitter: twitter.com/kenkirkup

[@jmjm1921]

Gem Jr is exactly the same as the Ever Ready 1912 if that's the ER you have.

[@kensurfs]

JM JM Thank you, they did look like twins. What year do you think it may be?

[@jmjm1921]

Kensurfs Likely 1930s for the Ever Ready, 40s for the Gem Jr.. Would need the cases and blades to nail it down

[@louisleoncini9240]

Ken, go to Ted Pella he has the stainless steel Gem blades, 200 for $35.00. I use them all the time.

[@kensurfs]

Louis Leoncini Thank you Louis👍💈

[@HeinoRanda]

Look to be a great soap. Again a shame that we can not get in europe. Even if you live in country there the vikings comes from

[@kensurfs]

Heino Poulsen That's true, I should ask them if they distribute in Europe 👍👍💈💈

[@nobodxy]

the thing that really bothers me about the james bond pictures is that when he (or the girl as well for that matter) poses with a gun, and i dont mean the action shots but the folded arms with gun in hand etc, the finger is always on the trigger... you'd think the best spy in the world has better trigger discipine

[@crossnote3590]

"not a mild razor"...it looked like you were hitting it at a pretty steep angle.

[@kensurfs]

crossnote 👍👍

[@ramjet118]

That razor sounds like paint scraping off the wall! Living life dangerously. lol

[@kensurfs]

Jeffrey Ramsower That it did..lol👍💈💈

[@MrUlski]

to me there some odd about the sound of that razor. 2000 subscribers - if you keep the growth rate you should hit 4000 in the same time it took to go from 1000 to 2000 or perhaps that's not how it works.

[@kensurfs]

MrUlski It is weird that it took forever to get to 500 but as the subscriptions grow, it is really a faster and faster climb. Thank you very much👍👍💈💈

[@louisleoncini9240]

Ken looks like the one I lost the bid on.

[@kensurfs]

Louis Leoncini I may have been. I bid on it the last 5 seconds of the auction 💈

[@jonathanlewis4077]

Slowly shaving is hard to do Requires more work

[@kensurfs]

Jonathan Lewis 👍👍

[@stanborg4755]

You're holding the razor at the wrong angle. Tip the handle up. The "door" should be flat against your face. Same angle as a Schick injector. Better angle than Gillette.

[@kensurfs]

👍👍

[@bennY-lz3wd]

Just listening to that razor irritates my skin.

[@kensurfs]

bennY it was not the best shave👍💈

[@b.c.gamingss]

@@kensurfs Did it irritate your skin?