See also my shaving blog at http://mantic59.blogspot.com ! UPDATE: Target no longer sells Proraso. Palmolive no longer produces lather shaving cream (red tube).
Would you like a shave so good that you might consider it a pleasant hobby instead of a painful chore?
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April 15th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
2:25 “vibrates …
2:25 “vibrates like a marital aid” too funny. ill remember that when i introduce my girlfriend to wetshaving when i do her coochie lolol. lather it all up with that brush tickling the out of her, get it all nice a foamy, then get the vibrating Gillette and watch her twich while i shave her. mmm that skin will be as smooooth as…. um i wont say lolololol… too funny
April 15th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
@ …
@stevemcqueenforever youre probably using too much pressure. try just lightly touching the razor to the skin and use short strokes. be sure to first go with the grain, then against the grain, then across the grain, relathering before repeating of course. also make sure your face is moist enough too. and to use a good aftershave to keep the skin moist and cool it down. but like i said, be gentle, you probably have sensitive skin
April 15th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
many thanks!!! …
many thanks!!! does anyone know how to avoid irritation under the lower lip? this area always is reddish
April 15th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
Mantic, thank you …
Mantic, thank you for taking the time to create videos that focus on traditional shaving! I am turning 30 in a month, and I have been using can goop and the latest multi-bladed contraption since I started shaving. For Christmas 09 I got a brush and mug (w/ soup) and have used your videos to really learn the technique. I love the brush on my face! You have convinced me to order a safety razor now (or wait till my birthday next month). I really look forward to shaving now! Thank you so much!
April 15th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
Flamesman- You …
Flamesman- You should be fine.
April 15th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
KMF “Moisture Shave …
KMF “Moisture Shave” is a shave cream, I don’t know if they make an aftershave as well (wouldn’t suprise me if they do). Rinse w/cold water to close pores then the aftershave balm will protect the skin. See my “advanced shaving techniques” video for ideas for the chin–I find “blade buffing” works well there.
April 15th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
LOL @ 5:07
LOL @ 5:07
April 15th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
I spended about 100 …
I spended about 100$ with the shipping price from UK to Spain. I remember when i was a teenage, i puted a shavin cream directly to my face!! I didn’t knowed that the svaving crem is for making a lather:-) Best regards for all shavers:-)
April 15th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
Many thanks for the …
Many thanks for the introduction to the world of wetshaving,
You’ve helped me spend over $100 on the items shown here,
The kiss my face Shave Moisture, I bought this, is this a after cream, like a soap, or a balm, for after the shave?
When you say rinse with cold water, is this before putting on after-balm? Closing the pores, then putting on balm?? Is that not defeating the object?
Also – Do you have any tips on shaving the point of the chin? Like I always mess up here..
Thanks,
April 15th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
I’m 17 years old, …
I’m 17 years old, and have a variety of shaving razors on me currently. An electric foil razor, straight single edge razor, safety razor. The blades I use for the ones other than the electric (since it’s foil, so exclude it), I use either a Derby Extra blade or a Shark. I haven’t started yet, so basically I’m trimming for now, because I am waiting for a badger brush to come. Question is, Is it alright to be using all of these razors for each week’s shave, since I prefer to shave once every week?
April 15th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
Mantic, Thank you …
Mantic, Thank you for these helpful videos. I’ve just begun wet shaving and your videos provided excellent guidance. With each shave I’m getting better…I actually look forward to shaving now. This is turning into a hobby.
April 15th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
dildo @ 2:40
@ 2:40
April 15th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
Does acne have any …
Does acne have any effect on this form of shaving. Would it create problems?
April 15th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
kschmidt4- it …
kschmidt4- it depends on the brand of the blade and your stubble but 4 shaves sounds about right. Check out my video “How Many Shaves In A DE Blade?”
April 15th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
About a month. I’ve …
About a month. I’ve been changing the blades I’m trying about evry 4 shaves. Or should I give them more of a chance?
April 15th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
kschmidt4- How long …
kschmidt4- How long have you been using the double edge razor? It can take a month or so for your face to get used to it (and for your technique to settle in).
April 15th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
Ok getting kind of …
Ok getting kind of frustrated… My neck is red and bumpy, almost wrorse than with my fusion. Razor burn like I’ve never had. I’m trying out Derby blades. How long do I try the blades before I figure out they are not a success. What other words of wisdom can you offer?
April 15th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
Hello everybody i …
Hello everybody i have a question what do you think about the spanish FLOID VIGOROSO after shave ?And Proraso after shave slash? And the pre and after shaving creme from Proraso? thx bye
April 15th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
noitora95- both …
noitora95- both tabac and proraso are very good, though i dont care for the scent of tabac myself
April 15th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
kschmidt4- hang in …
kschmidt4- hang in there, its part of the learning process. Be sure to use NO PRESSURE on the razor.
April 15th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
Also try feather …
Also try feather blades and give them at least two weeks. Let the weight of the razor do the work. Do not press down while shaving.
April 15th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
MANTIC 4 PRESIDENT! …
MANTIC 4 PRESIDENT!!!!
April 15th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
You might want to …
You might want to experiment with the type of blade you are using as this can have a massive effect. I used derbys in my HD and was getting cuts and rash worse than a cartridge :S I switched to wilkinson sword blades and it solved the problem completely
April 15th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
Mantic59,
I …
Mantic59,
I recently switched from a fusion to a merkur 1906 classic, using trumpers cream and a cheap brush from the drugstore. I have been practicing for a week or two now, but still seem to get irritation on my neck below the jaw line, and razor burn that I never had before. Is this part of the learning process of wetshaving? Should I keep going? Thank you for all your videos!
-KS-
April 15th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
hey mantic I have …
hey mantic I have some question’s what do you think about Proaso shaving cream? and about the Tabac original shaving soap ?
thx for making my every day shaving a pleasure and continue your tremendous videos.best regards.from France