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Posted by: mantic59

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AFTER you've done your bulk beard reduction passes, try these tricks to catch those little rough patches of stubble left over.

Related: advanced, blade, buff, cream, fusion, gillette, hook, mach, mach3, quattro, razor, safety, schick, shaving, shick, slide, technique, wetshaving

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ROFL
By: lostmic. on 19 Nov 08, 23:45:34
ROFL

why am i watching ...
By: 666SLAY3R666. on 19 Nov 08, 12:04:21
why am i watching this old guy shave

delacerdaa- The ...
By: mantic59. on 17 Nov 08, 15:17:54
delacerdaa- The concepts of wetshaving (grain shaving, lots of water, good lather, light pressure, etc.) apply to any area being shaved. But I'm not going to make a video about shaving wedding tackle. :-)

let me just say ...
By: delacerdaa. on 16 Nov 08, 05:24:30
let me just say that what i`m going to ask, i`m not asking to make fun of or insult in any way, so here I go. How do I clean my pubic hairs off? because I`m really hairy down there, shave it or wax it?

I just shave up, ...
By: EthanJM. on 13 Nov 08, 06:53:34
I just shave up, works well for me, double edged or modern razor.

Rofl
By: Pricey1607. on 12 Nov 08, 05:34:24
Rofl

sorry but when i ...
By: britarthc. on 07 Nov 08, 21:44:46
sorry but when i shave i dont like to go sideways lol.. im scared

lambo944- Since I ...
By: mantic59. on 05 Nov 08, 18:52:18
lambo944- Since I can't see your face I don't know for sure, but I doubt if you need to shave regularly. Probably only when your face gets a little "scruffy." I would suggest using the mildest razor you can find (like a Gillette Sensor) until your beard starts filling in.

do you think i ...
By: lambo944. on 04 Nov 08, 23:43:21
do you think i should shave in 14 ? im i to young?

PreviousGod- IIRC I ...
By: mantic59. on 24 Oct 08, 14:04:03
PreviousGod- IIRC I did show the different techniques in one session. But I used a few tricks.

quite helpful :) I ...
By: PreviousGod. on 21 Oct 08, 21:39:47
quite helpful :) I didn't use to go down and forward with my Mach, so I'm gonna try this tomorrow :) And I know - more down than forward :P And last thing - Did you record those different techniques during one day? I see you shave your right side and even though next take includes scratching and scratching and, still, scratching like you haven't been shaving for hours...

ma sei un grande!
By: MarkLAR0SA. on 19 Oct 08, 20:33:55
ma sei un grande!

Why does everyone ...
By: YoungTactition. on 19 Oct 08, 00:05:24
Why does everyone cut their full beard, I would love to have a full beard, it pains me to watch. Yet, it's like a train wreck, I can't stop watching, lol

Shaving cream. It ...
By: joelthewriter. on 18 Oct 08, 03:20:40
Shaving cream. It explains a lot. About McCain, Obama, Biden, Palin. Confused? Don't be. Go to "Presidential Shaving Cream" on YouTube.

shaving*
By: no1000. on 16 Oct 08, 05:14:41
shaving*

i'm fucking jealous ...
By: no1000. on 16 Oct 08, 05:14:20
i'm fucking jealous. i hate having...

thanks man my dad ...
By: ager1. on 15 Oct 08, 03:17:23
thanks man my dad doesn't talk to me about stuff like this and u helped thanks man.

hmm I like the ...
By: glasspig. on 15 Oct 08, 02:53:33
hmm I like the J-Hooking. mantic59, would it be a good idea if i J-hooked my pubic hair??

Which is why this ...
By: EdgarSanchezG. on 11 Oct 08, 00:51:23
Which is why this guy has posted a lot of videos about it, he explain the correct techniques and tips to wet shaving. I thought it was crazy at first until I tried the first steps with my regular shaving foam gel and disposable cartridge razors. Later I "upgraded" to a DE razor and shaving cream, it makes a whole lot of a difference and the actual experience becomes a pleasure rather that a chore.

"Scary" and "Sexy" ...
By: EdgarSanchezG. on 11 Oct 08, 00:47:56
"Scary" and "Sexy" are two other adjectives I've heard other women describe watching their men shaving with these DE razors!

Youre an ...
By: acidpunk123. on 07 Oct 08, 23:18:27
Youre an inspiration to men everywhere.

if you could that ...
By: jvilla82688. on 03 Oct 08, 17:01:15
if you could that would be great, its just that I tend to like my sideburns in the middle of my ear, and a side from finding the middle(which i sometimes have difficulty with too if u have tips for that?) and keeping them even I think its one of the reasons it takes me so long to shave(im picky) lately i have been cheating by using the trimmer of the fusion, but i don't see a point in having to use more than 1 razor (know what i mean), btw good luck with the myth busters challenge!!!

jvilla82688- That's ...
By: mantic59. on 02 Oct 08, 13:57:17
jvilla82688- That's a great question and difficult to describe; I guess I should make a video about it! Basically, rest the razor on the spot you want to trim and make relatively short, quick strokes. Do not press down at all!!

Hey mantic I have a ...
By: jvilla82688. on 01 Oct 08, 17:54:20
Hey mantic I have a somewhat silly question, now I am new to the safety razor, and though it yields the closest shave I have ever had, I seem to have difficulty accurately trimming side burns, any tips?

I recomened safety ...
By: weslycanaria. on 16 Sep 08, 04:06:35
I recomened safety razors especially the Merkur 34,even your skin will be smoother, In the begining I cut myself several times but I descovered that u should never press the razor against your skin,just let it run on your face lightly....but the key to a good shave is hot water and its even better if u shave after a hot shower

How To Shave like a Pro
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LX.com's Jonathan Redford divulges the secrets of the perfect quality shave at the Shave in Beverly Hills.

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I shaved my ...
By: UnwashedAnus. on 01 Apr 08, 22:08:09
I shaved my genitals & slipped with the razor now i only have a stump down there...

imagine how many ...
By: ACTORnSCREENWRITER. on 16 Mar 08, 14:02:09
imagine how many steps there are to shave your pubic hairs?

That only caused me ...
By: Demoras. on 25 Feb 08, 22:29:38
That only caused me trouble, pain and bumps. It might work for you, but I wouldn't recommend it for sensitive skin types in combination with thick hair.

i think the witch ...
By: jcrocksever. on 24 Feb 08, 12:49:27
i think the witch hazel base after shave (cooldown) is d.r. harris mild skin tonic

i think the witch ...
By: jcrocksever. on 23 Feb 08, 15:13:56
i think the witch hazel base after shave (cooldown) is d.r. harris mild skin tonic.

i just dont have 15 ...
By: wannabekunok. on 23 Feb 08, 10:30:26
i just dont have 15 minutes every day..

i think the witch ...
By: jcrocksever. on 22 Feb 08, 07:45:38
i think the witch hazel base after shave (cooldown) is d.r. harris mild skin tonic.

i think the witch ...
By: jcrocksever. on 21 Feb 08, 17:40:34
i think the witch hazel base after shave (cooldown) is d.r. harris mild skin tonic.

now i can shave
By: kashmirimunda4. on 03 Jan 08, 19:56:41
now i can shave

who asked u?
By: gnrfreak123. on 31 Dec 07, 19:49:25
who asked u?

umm unexpected to ...
By: razXJ805. on 30 Dec 07, 20:20:29
umm unexpected to find this, but hey it's YOUTUBE, and its simple, pithy to the point

However, one wants ...
By: MaryEllen1252. on 29 Dec 07, 07:10:04
However, one wants to shave against the grain, not with.

I can tell from the ...
By: Mikez4. on 26 Dec 07, 21:30:04
I can tell from the pink bottle of pre shave he used Geo F Trumper Coral Skin Food. Trumper is a quality English barber shop brand and you can also see a similar yellow bottle in the video which is the Limes Skin Food. The Coral version is slightly rose scented but thankfully doesnt linger for more than a few minutes. I would like to know what Witchhazel base after shave he used though

I want to replace ...
By: hurricane606. on 14 Dec 07, 07:24:33
I want to replace my current blade with an old strap razor, any tips?

ty very much
By: draken02. on 09 Dec 07, 17:06:31
ty very much

i went to aventura ...
By: QueenIsLove39. on 04 Dec 07, 19:18:22
i went to aventura mall in florida to go christmas shopping for my dad. and my mom and i went into this store called "the art of shaving" and we got the preshave, the shaving cream, the moisteriser (i know i spelled that wrong) the brush and the witch hazel base. and everything came out to be around $115.00 but i know it'll be worth it. i could've gotten the razor they were advertising, but it was like $150

I never thought ...
By: PainKiller3231. on 21 Nov 07, 19:48:03
I never thought about the growing pattern thing. And I need that pre-shave stuff.

you know there is a ...
By: BXC747. on 19 Nov 07, 04:30:57
you know there is a video for everything when u see this video. i mean how to shave? the internet has everything. i already know how obviously, but i decided to do a random how to.

The pre-shave being ...
By: greeterboy. on 14 Nov 07, 11:37:35
The pre-shave being used in this video is called Trumpers Skin Food. You can purchase it in either the Lime or Coral (rose) scent. Both smell great and can be used as a post shave application. Don't let the price turn you off. A little goes a long way.

good stuff
By: QueenIsLove39. on 11 Nov 07, 21:57:56
good stuff

what brands of pre ...
By: bitcheznhos. on 10 Nov 07, 23:37:07
what brands of pre shave did he use?

what were the ...
By: undeadlord2. on 08 Nov 07, 23:15:31
what were the things you used to pre-shave, cooldown and mositurize

nice
By: sumkid15. on 28 Oct 07, 02:18:43
nice

Thanks. Really ...
By: Braniebrain. on 18 Oct 07, 11:35:27
Thanks. Really helped me out

Introduction to Traditional Wetshaving, Part 1: Concepts
Posted by: mantic59

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See also my shaving blog at http://mantic59.blog spot.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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I use the latest ...
By: Liamtweedie. on 18 Nov 08, 14:40:28
I use the latest Razor and shave cream and i shave up on my face and i have never had any ingrowing hairs, Razor burn or cuts

These videos are on ...
By: dynamixrage. on 14 Nov 08, 04:08:52
These videos are on point! I say splurge on a quality DE razor and badger brush...I use the futur kit and it will probably out live me. I also highly recommend a light pre-shave oil, my fav is truefitt and hill...please don't be afraid of the price of any of these items because they all last a ridiculously long time. I also use a natural alum stone (block) which really works well. The fact is a DE razor will last forever, soap soap last about a year and so does the pre-shave oil! ENJOY

Another thing that ...
By: Zanomatt. on 12 Nov 08, 05:45:15
Another thing that affects lather quality is water hardness. For harder water you will need mush more soap or cream. Load the brush with just a bit more cream, about the size of an almond, and start to lather. The brush should be damp, but NOT WET. You can always add water, but it;s very hard to remove water. Try it out, and good luck!

I highly recommend ...
By: achavez78. on 20 Oct 08, 06:33:39
I highly recommend Tom's of Maine. It lathers up richly and the mint extract leaves a cool tingly feeling. Available at Whole Foods for $8.00

sifuleon- Check my ...
By: mantic59. on 20 Oct 08, 03:21:06
sifuleon- Check my channel page; I have several videos about making lather.

Hi Mantic, I ...
By: sifuleon. on 19 Oct 08, 08:29:54
Hi Mantic, I bought the Crabtree & Evelyn shave cream but I can't seem to produce the same quality of lather that you seem to make in all of your videos. Is there some kind of trick with creams? I have used Proraso shave soap with moderate success.

Hey Mantic Thanks ...
By: achavez78. on 16 Oct 08, 14:53:47
Hey Mantic Thanks for posting this video I used to use a Philips Norelco shaver. It was great and all....really fast but I didn't like the 5pm shadow showing up at 1pm! Wetshaving is the way to go.

I accidentally ...
By: mantic59. on 15 Oct 08, 14:02:00
I accidentally deleted rahulsarathy82's comment: "now a days it is difficult to find DE razors and badger brush products, but if even if u get one of these in net, you may never know how long these products especially DE blades will survive in the market for the upcoming 10 years or so .Don't u think that big companies like that 3 or 4 blade razors will replace DE razor products completely in another 1o to 15 years are so ?" Personally I think there will always be a niche market.

supchan2- Yes, the ...
By: mantic59. on 15 Oct 08, 13:58:52
supchan2- Yes, the principals should apply to shaving any area.

very nice videos. ...
By: supchan2. on 15 Oct 08, 03:15:47
very nice videos. I'm wondering do these same principals apply to shaving the head. I used to shave everyday in college but it became such a chore. now I look like a balding hippie. My biggest concern is would you happen to know if the products work on course hair. basically i'm a black guy. would like a clean shave but the razor bumps are a killer. currently use clippers when I get around to it. talk about a drag.

whoa hey its robert ...
By: emasame. on 06 Oct 08, 08:32:34
whoa hey its robert deniro :)

hello mark, thanks ...
By: joeyniji. on 29 Sep 08, 04:30:39
hello mark, thanks for your quick reply. and again thanks for all your time and effort to provide us with all this great info in your videos!

this stuff works ...
By: bumbacutthoat. on 16 Sep 08, 00:21:04
this stuff works but it's expensive and the products are not easily accessible

walkerdav2003- You ...
By: mantic59. on 10 Sep 08, 13:56:06
walkerdav2003- You can absolutely wetshave every day. With proper preparation and technique (much like claest007 describes below), you can easily avoid shave bumps. Also, in your case fewer blades is better than more blades! Try a single blade safety razor or a two blade sensor.

Lars1540- In front ...
By: mantic59. on 10 Sep 08, 13:43:06
Lars1540- In front of the Proraso is a sample vial of a cologne (I don't recall which one) and a limited edition shaving brush by Shavemac. The razor is a Merkur Progress. Behind the Progress is indeed witch hazel (Thayers), "DaVinci Water" (a hydrosol from QEDUSA), and Trumper's "Skin Food" (limes scent). I use witch hazel as a final cleanup of my skin before applying aftershave balm (or in this case Skin Food). I'm working on a video about aftershaves that will explain further.

Hey mark, at the 0: ...
By: Lars1540. on 10 Sep 08, 03:54:05
Hey mark, at the 0:52 sec mark, where you are showing the proraso shave cream, and razor, what are those other products present in the frame? I made one of the bottles out to say "Lavender Witch Hazel". What do you use witch hazel for pertaining to shaving? And what were the other products and what were they used for?

Very nice! That's ...
By: ExplodingTeeth. on 10 Sep 08, 02:38:21
Very nice! That's actually a pretty good price for a silvertip, I've seen them run easily twice as high. You're right though, when you consider how long it will last, the price isn't that much. Quality products in the end are cheaper than buying several cheap versions. :]

I bought my ...
By: Hellenicone. on 10 Sep 08, 01:06:25
I bought my silvertip badger brush at Trufitt & Hill. It cost around $150 dollars with taxes. They had even more high end brushes in the $300 dollars range, but I thought mine was good enough. I expect the brush to last a very long time. One thing I have found with traditional wetshaving is that I get a much closer shave and I have no ingrown hairs anymore. Its a win win situation...

Interesting, most ...
By: ExplodingTeeth. on 10 Sep 08, 00:58:07
Interesting, most shavegeeks find that the gain in performance with a silvertip over a $60 super badger isn't much. Then again, you now have a really high quality beautiful brush that you like. So congrats. :]

Yes, I wanted to ...
By: Hellenicone. on 10 Sep 08, 00:40:22
Yes, I wanted to just spend x dollars up front to get good quality products rather than having to go through the expenses again. I had shaved 3 times thus far and it was well worth the investment

You bought a ...
By: ExplodingTeeth. on 09 Sep 08, 20:46:54
You bought a silvertip for your first time?

Every day. Infact, ...
By: ExplodingTeeth. on 09 Sep 08, 20:46:10
Every day. Infact, DE razors are said to be better for black skin than disposables because DE is less likely to give shave bumps.

thanks man!!! wish ...
By: walkerdav2003. on 07 Sep 08, 17:37:38
thanks man!!! wish me luck

If you use a sharp ...
By: claest007. on 07 Sep 08, 17:00:46
If you use a sharp blade (changing your blades every 3-5 shaves) and follow the right procedures, you can wet shave every day! I'm sure this videomaker has some instruction videos on that but here are the basics: warm your face with water, apply shaving cream with a brush (lather), shave (one pass only!) with the grain, re-lather en shave again. re-lather en shave against the grain, apply shaving balm and afterward apply moisturizer.

how often can u ...
By: walkerdav2003. on 06 Sep 08, 19:52:23
how often can u wetshave? everyday? im black and dont want to get shaving bumps as i have in the past.

$Philly TV Anchor \"shaving off her Muff\"$

Philly TV Anchor "shaving off her Muff"
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FTVLive.com brings you a classic video. WCAU Anchor Lori Wilson reads and email about shaving off her muff. She has no idea what that means.

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BEARDED CLAM
By: finch150. on 22 Nov 08, 14:29:37
BEARDED CLAM

No I know the 'p' ...
By: filmtress. on 22 Nov 08, 04:47:03
No I know the 'p' word just fine. I hear guys say that word more than anyone. But like I said 'private area, down there, or even 'coochi', but never Muff. I'm a bwoman so I know what I hear. I have one and I take notice of what other bwomen call it. Peace.

iknoright she ...
By: chad5161. on 22 Nov 08, 04:32:51
iknoright she wouldn't shut the fuck up even after she supposedly wantedto change the subject i hope she was fired

Dumb bitch just ...
By: 11meow11. on 22 Nov 08, 00:01:24
Dumb bitch just couldnt shut her fucking mouth.

nope, i just ...
By: panzermort. on 21 Nov 08, 22:16:32
nope, i just mentioned a few of the other tens of millions that died before the untermensch

are you gay for ...
By: BEG4MPG. on 21 Nov 08, 21:30:31
are you gay for hitler panzer cuz i didn't mention him and his holocaust...

although i think ...
By: panzermort. on 21 Nov 08, 20:15:01
although i think you totally wrong about holocausrHoax etc i have to admit that people do not realise for example the millions of Ukrainian people that were killed b4 1933 also there are more in stalins history millions died b4 the jews in 36 onwards but not enough exposure is given to these people i think it should

its a slang word ...
By: panzermort. on 21 Nov 08, 20:09:56
its a slang word known a lot in uk im surprised its known in usa really but thinking about it men know a lot of slang lmao

I'm African ...
By: Saturn357. on 21 Nov 08, 02:33:56
I'm African American, and I use the word, POOPLI or PANOCHA or PINK TACO. CHALUPA, GORDITA, POOPELOU, VORTEX, BLACK HOLE, CHERRY, SNATCH, BOX, COOKIE, FLOWER, but never have I used the word, MUFF. Maybe, MUFFIN, but not MUFF. Also, I have never met too many black people that say VAGINA or PRIVATE AREA. I think the word you're looking for is PUSSY.

all of you people ...
By: rapstar2348. on 20 Nov 08, 23:18:00
all of you people to waste time on this topic are LOSERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Muff is not a word ...
By: filmtress. on 19 Nov 08, 20:47:57
Muff is not a word we use in the African-American community. We either say 'down there', vagina, or "private area". Chalk that up to our highly religious disposition. As a black women, I have only seen/heard words like this is when sneaking to read my father's secret stash of trashy novels. Or as I got older I read in "Hustler, and Playboy" magazines. I hope she didn't get let go. I believe she really didn't know. But the sentence itself sounds naughty enough to give her a hint. COME ON!

would that be the ...
By: robthomp47. on 19 Nov 08, 07:19:12
would that be the bald eagles?

I feel so bad for ...
By: me123766. on 19 Nov 08, 02:10:43
I feel so bad for her. She didnt know what she does to her muff is shaving it. Another tragic tale of not knowing every possbile slang word for vagina. PENIS PENIS PENIS, VAGINA VAGINA VAGINA Pause for third grade giggle. Now can we move on?

did she get fired?
By: rokomala8. on 18 Nov 08, 23:55:08
did she get fired?

"No let's move on! ...
By: jbruddy. on 18 Nov 08, 16:42:32
"No let's move on! .. Let's move on.... seriously.. Let's move on"

well how can she ...
By: confusedimigrant. on 18 Nov 08, 03:14:22
well how can she not know what it means i heard this slang word for first time and english is not my first language still i am able to figure out what muff is .i mean cmon how many things women shave its not hard to guess.and this was a letter how can it go on live tv without being watched through i am not buying it so fake and staged.

In any case, if you ...
By: apopheniacMCMLXXXIX. on 17 Nov 08, 21:56:21
In any case, if you want a mature discussion about this, you should be aware that mature adults don't deny the Holocaust. You HDers are angsty immature children with overactive imaginations. The Holocaust is just part of your stupid, immature conspiracy games. GROW THE FUCK UP.

Most of the time, ...
By: apopheniacMCMLXXXIX. on 17 Nov 08, 21:52:16
Most of the time, I'd rather have a mature, rational discussion with people I disagree with. But holocaust deniers are a special case. Your views are so disgusting and just plain wrong that I'd rather just fuck with you. It's not like you're gonna change your mind anyway, so I'll play games with you. I like seeing hateful people like you get angry and they can't do anything about it. I hope I've made it clear that...you suck cocks.

wowe wowe wowe the ...
By: BEG4MPG. on 17 Nov 08, 21:30:38
wowe wowe wowe the eagles 1 !!!!!!!!

omfg how old are ...
By: HolocaustHoax. on 17 Nov 08, 21:26:29
omfg how old are you? is this how you discuss with people? fucking geek

maaan i hope she ...
By: davecarldude. on 17 Nov 08, 21:20:49
maaan i hope she didnt get fired, she seems like a nice girl i mean they cant fire her for just being naive right?

I'm not done yet. ...
By: apopheniacMCMLXXXIX. on 17 Nov 08, 21:16:12
I'm not done yet. This is fun: You suck cocks.

Also, you suck ...
By: apopheniacMCMLXXXIX. on 17 Nov 08, 21:15:31
Also, you suck cocks. Did I mention that? I'll say it again: you suck cocks. Oh yeah, I almost forgot: you suck cocks....and you swallow. You suck cocks.

Also, I'm pretty ...
By: apopheniacMCMLXXXIX. on 17 Nov 08, 21:14:05
Also, I'm pretty sure that the only reason to deny the holocaust is if you're secretly a racist prick. There is no valid reason to believe that it never occurred. This whole "historical revision" thing is just an attempt to justify a highly irrational belief. You fail at critical thinking.

Recognizing ...
By: apopheniacMCMLXXXIX. on 17 Nov 08, 21:10:27
Recognizing hyperbole fail. Do you just fail at life? Also, you still suck big nazi cock for being a holocaust denier.

How To Shave With A Single-Blade Razor
Posted by: mantic59

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See my blog at http://mantic59.blog spot.com . Information and instruction on how to shave with a single-bladed safety razor (like an old double-edge Gillette or single edge Schick Injector). This is a refresh/re-edit of a previous two-part video of mine.

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First off, I love ...
By: volaju2071. on 21 Nov 08, 23:18:21
First off, I love these videos. I just have a question. I just got my first saftey razor today. Now I always use a pre-shave oil when wet shaving and it helps a LOT. But should I use a pre-shave oil when using a saftey razor? I use Anthony Logistics for Men pre-shave oil, so it's the heavier kind, still really good, just worried if it will hinder my shave in any way. And if it helps, before I just used a simple Mach 5 razor.

I applaud your ...
By: stoplying. on 21 Nov 08, 18:36:20
I applaud your dedication to shaving.

yeah same with me, ...
By: daysin1234. on 20 Nov 08, 02:22:45
yeah same with me, against the grain (but in the direction it grows) is the only way it comes off :\, its a tough beard and its annoying.

Yeah, that's ...
By: NC17Productions. on 20 Nov 08, 02:19:11
Yeah, that's shaving against the grain, which is the only way my hair comes off. I've never shaved from the neck up, though.

instead of shaving ...
By: daysin1234. on 20 Nov 08, 02:12:17
instead of shaving down on the grain, shave upward. Meaning hold your razor upside down with the handle facing the sky, shave from the bottom of the neck upwards, closer shave

Yeah, I did that ...
By: NC17Productions. on 20 Nov 08, 02:08:01
Yeah, I did that today. I actually did three passes with the grain, and it still did next to nothing. I don't understand what you're saying, though, when you say to shave with the grain, but in an upward motion. Wouldn't that mean going against the grain?

Thats why there is ...
By: daysin1234. on 20 Nov 08, 02:01:36
Thats why there is reduction passes, however if you're impatient like me then you go with the grains direction but in an upward motion - it works.

Mantic, I have ...
By: NC17Productions. on 19 Nov 08, 05:54:39
Mantic, I have noticed that when you shave, during your first pass, the hair comes right off when you shave with the grain. For me, that just doesn't happen. If it matters, I've been using a safety razor for about a month now, and I actually use the exact razor that you first show at 3:51. Any advice?

breif67- Yes, a ...
By: mantic59. on 14 Nov 08, 19:07:51
breif67- Yes, a brush and traditional lather soap or cream will almost certainly help. And it doesn't have to be expensive: Van Der Hagen shave soap is about $2, CO Bigelow (almost identical to Proraso) is $5 at Bath and Body Works, and Kiss My Face Moisture Shave is very inexpensive. Something else to try is to finish your shave with a hot water rinse (instead of cold) followed by soaking a cotton pad with witch hazel and gently wiping your face and neck.

Single Bladed razor ...
By: daysin1234. on 14 Nov 08, 15:22:02
Single Bladed razor blades help the condition in the sense of not making it worse because the single blades dont hack away at the hair because single bladed shaving is through reduction passes. Ive been shaving for about 5 years and about 2 of those with single bladed razors and the bumps are no longer in clusters razor a few here and there.

You might have a ...
By: daysin1234. on 14 Nov 08, 15:19:51
You might have a skin condition like me. You said you have somewhat of a curly beard. Well I have a thick beard and its similar to curly hair in the sense of toughness but not so much curly and since i started shaving I have these bumps and I went to the doctor and he said its a skin condition in 80% of Ethnic (black) males and 20% of White males.

mantic: It seems ...
By: breif67. on 14 Nov 08, 04:38:36
mantic: It seems that no matter how diligent I am in regards to shaving with the direction of hair growth, I STILL manage to get a few very painful ingrown hairs that almost take on the appearance of pimples. What am I doing wrong?!?!?! I typically use Noxzema (canned) foam. Will investing in a badger brush and a quality (PRICEY!) shave cream like Proraso help? I should note that I have a somewhat curly beard.

achavez78- ...
By: mantic59. on 20 Oct 08, 13:21:52
achavez78- Definitely single blade, unless I'm in a big hurry in which case I'll sometimes use a Mach3 (because of the pivot, not because of the 3 blades...).

So mantic? which do ...
By: achavez78. on 20 Oct 08, 06:14:40
So mantic? which do you prefer? single blade or multi?

Shaving cream. It ...
By: joelthewriter. on 18 Oct 08, 03:21:44
Shaving cream. It explains a lot. About McCain, Obama, Biden, Palin. Confused? Don't be. Go to "Presidential Shaving Cream" on YouTube.

ebarrios415- ...
By: mantic59. on 16 Oct 08, 14:40:55
ebarrios415- Checkout my "Can't Hardly Miss Shave Gear" video!

hey mantic im tired ...
By: ebarrios415. on 16 Oct 08, 05:58:08
hey mantic im tired of shaving with multi blade razors they just are annoying. im trying to get a single blade razor but i dont know which one to buy or what blades to get with it. do u have any suggestions of which one to get that will give me a comfertable shave?

Thanks man! Great ...
By: flybli. on 15 Oct 08, 17:59:23
Thanks man! Great job on the videos.

flybli- Depending ...
By: mantic59. on 15 Oct 08, 13:57:41
flybli- Depending on the products used yes there is a greater chance. However with the right tools and techniques you can reduce the chances.

flybli- I generally ...
By: mantic59. on 15 Oct 08, 13:56:39
flybli- I generally just splash a little water on my face between latherings to keep it moist.

joesta19- You don't ...
By: mantic59. on 15 Oct 08, 13:56:09
joesta19- You don't give me much to go on without knowing exactly what you shave with but generally speaking you want to prepare your face with lots and lots of hot water, make a good lather (preferably with a brush and traditional cream or soap) and slowly reduce your beard in stages (check the playlists on my channel page).

my skin gets ...
By: joesta19. on 15 Oct 08, 04:57:43
my skin gets irritated whenever i shave upwards. i always use a plastic shaver. and yeah i have a lot of pimples around my jaw now from shaving upwards. how can i get rid of the pimples one and 2 how can i shave upwards to not irritate myself?

and do you wash ...
By: flybli. on 14 Oct 08, 18:15:57
and do you wash your face between "relathering"? oh and thanks for the videos! good job man

would a bigger ...
By: flybli. on 14 Oct 08, 18:12:14
would a bigger number of passes increase the chance of getting shaving rash?

What blades are you ...
By: neo2662. on 06 Oct 08, 18:01:06
What blades are you using? feathers are real bad at irritating the neck...

Innovative Shaving Brushes
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A look at some "non traditional" shaving brushes.

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damaband41- By the ...
By: mantic59. on 29 Jul 08, 14:35:09
damaband41- By the handle. The bristle knot is denser than other brushes so holding by the bristles isn't necessary.

Do you hold the ...
By: damaband41. on 29 Jul 08, 03:12:02
Do you hold the Enchente Shavemaster 200 by the base of the bristles or by the handle? Because it seems a bit too unwieldly to hold by the bristles.

Thank you for ...
By: PolieCat. on 21 Jun 08, 03:58:22
Thank you for showing the Men-U shaving brush. I'm waiting to get it in the mail. I've wanted to buy a shaving brush, but I've read that badger hair brushes come from China where they skin the badgers alive. I'm not a vegetarian but that's just wrong.

nbelt1919- Rinse it ...
By: mantic59. on 28 Apr 08, 21:57:51
nbelt1919- Rinse it well with warm water, give it a couple shakes, then gently wipe on a dry towel. You may need to gently "fluff" it with your fingers. Then store it some place that gets air flow (not inside a closed cabinet!).

whats the best way ...
By: nbelt1919. on 25 Apr 08, 19:11:17
whats the best way to dry your brush after shaving whilst still retaining its natural shape?

BirdmanHT07- No, ...
By: mantic59. on 28 Jan 08, 22:11:11
BirdmanHT07- No, I'm not a barber, just into the hobby (some have called me an "aficiando."

How do you know all ...
By: BirdmanHT07. on 28 Jan 08, 20:49:43
How do you know all this stuff are you a professional barber or something or just really into the hobby

rmfarwell- Yes, the ...
By: mantic59. on 13 Nov 07, 14:06:13
rmfarwell- Yes, the Men-U brush is a good brush. The Crabtree & Evelyn "best badger brush" is also a popular choice among novices.

Im new to the whole ...
By: rmfarwell. on 13 Nov 07, 10:34:03
Im new to the whole wet shaving world. Im still in the process of picking out a shaving brush, because I know its so crucial to a good shave. Is the men-U a good choice for a novice such as myself? Nice videos by the way. Very helpful!

lol thanx!
By: BigMilan. on 02 Aug 07, 12:59:46
lol thanx!

BigMilan- Wow, ...
By: mantic59. on 23 Jul 07, 15:11:23
BigMilan- Wow, didn't realize I hadn't answered this question yet, sorry. I haven't heard that hot water makes the razor blunt quicker, though I have read where some people believe rinsing in cold water keeps the blade more stable in the razor. I rinse in hot water and never had a problem with it. *shrug**

It's $200 -- yes, ...
By: twalker294. on 20 Jul 07, 05:07:13
It's $200 -- yes, two HUNDRED bucks...

M1245456- I find it ...
By: mantic59. on 17 Jul 07, 02:31:59
M1245456- I find it very difficult to use the "massaging" or circular motion that is common with badger hair brushes, flaring the tips out; I have to use a side-to-side "painting" motion.

Hi mantic, I've got ...
By: M1245456. on 16 Jul 07, 20:02:13
Hi mantic, I've got the men-u premier brush and I was wondering what u mean in the vid when u say it needs a different lathering technique?

Another great video ...
By: DemonWolf915. on 01 Jul 07, 23:48:23
Another great video. I will certainly keep those sites in mind if/when I decide to upgrade my current brush.

You have quite a ...
By: TheFamousStacie. on 15 Jun 07, 14:38:25
You have quite a fabulous shaving brush collection. Very interesing.

mantic59- sorry i ...
By: kbrinks. on 14 Jun 07, 04:30:55
mantic59- sorry i didn't connect the big blue bar at the top saying Men-U Premier Synthetic haha. I didn't know they came with the stand. I'll stick to my C&E brush and my coat hanger stand :)

kbrinks- That ...
By: mantic59. on 14 Jun 07, 02:24:59
kbrinks- That particular holder came with the Men-U brush. Check out some of the websites I reference in my "Intro To Single Blade Shaving, Part 2" video for other brush holders.

@ 1:18 in the video ...
By: kbrinks. on 14 Jun 07, 00:01:44
@ 1:18 in the video, where would i get a brush holder like that? right now im just using bent hanger wire lol

You'll have to ...
By: mantic59. on 13 Jun 07, 21:40:28
You'll have to check the price over at shavemac(dot)com

Thank you, Mark, ...
By: drmossca. on 13 Jun 07, 20:52:27
Thank you, Mark, for introducing the VLB to an unsuspecting world! For BigMilan: use hot water, it won't blunt the blade. Chris

how much would that ...
By: theuppercut. on 13 Jun 07, 20:30:51
how much would that last one cost?

haha man baddasssss!
By: theuppercut. on 13 Jun 07, 20:27:01
haha man baddasssss!

1st commnet! yay. ...
By: BigMilan. on 13 Jun 07, 17:36:57
1st commnet! yay. your videos are a great help. keep them coming. one question i have (and it might or might not be worth a video in itself)- as you shave does it matter whether you wash the razor in cold or hot water? what's better. i've heard that hot water makes it blunt quicker. :S

Introduction To Single Blade Shaving (Pt. 1)
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I retract my ...
By: EthanJM. on 11 Nov 08, 03:25:50
I retract my previous comment, I did alot of research inspired by your video, I decided to get my own double edge razor. It is a vintage Gillette Tech razor. I cleaned it, gave it a try, and I am impressed, it was more comfortable, I felt no tugging and it sounded much cleaner. I am uploading a video of it now, any help to find the era which it is from would be greatly appreciated.

My gillet fusion is ...
By: EthanJM. on 05 Nov 08, 22:19:53
My gillet fusion is good enough for me.

i just finished ...
By: bumbacutthoat. on 31 Oct 08, 00:18:12
i just finished watching it, very informative, thanks

bumbacutthoat- See ...
By: mantic59. on 30 Oct 08, 23:52:23
bumbacutthoat- See my "Adjustable Safety Razors" video!

i'm getting back ...
By: bumbacutthoat. on 30 Oct 08, 23:21:58
i'm getting back into wet shaving. what's the difference between fixed and adjustable head safety razor's?

MACH 12!!! LMAO! ...
By: slapstickity76. on 25 Oct 08, 20:56:26
MACH 12!!! LMAO! We're probably only a year or two away from this!

scott78246- I think ...
By: mantic59. on 20 Oct 08, 03:29:23
scott78246- I think as long as you have a decent lather the strip does very little good.

what are you ...
By: scott78246. on 15 Oct 08, 19:47:22
what are you thoughts on the aloe vera strip on some commercial mach3 blades? do you think they help?

"you may try it on ...
By: OpticalFascism. on 27 Sep 08, 16:55:15
"you may try it on your arm first" - nice advice ;)

wow this is very ...
By: mysticangel17. on 10 Sep 08, 16:29:49
wow this is very interesting. thank you.

raven1485- Not at ...
By: mantic59. on 27 Aug 08, 14:42:36
raven1485- Not at all. In fact I just uploaded a video addressing this very question a couple weeks ago. Check my channel page.

One question about ...
By: raven1485. on 27 Aug 08, 14:05:29
One question about the blades. I used to use a pivot head cartridge razor, and it was easy to know when to change blades, now since I have just begun to use a single blade safety razor, I would like to know when it would be necessary to change the blades on it. I hope this isn't a stupid question.

jrlosh- probably a ...
By: mantic59. on 19 Aug 08, 18:56:41
jrlosh- probably a little of both!

Mantic, I have a ...
By: jrlosh. on 19 Aug 08, 17:16:27
Mantic, I have a lather question. I am building (what I think) is a pretty good lather. I apply it to my neck and face shave my face and by the time I reach my neck my lather is dried and I have to reapply. Is there not enough water in my lather or am I taking to long to shave my face? (Sorry if I posted this twice)

that hack photo ...
By: damaband41. on 17 Jul 08, 10:46:49
that hack photo should have been of indiana jones.

Mantic59 Thanks so ...
By: ctakim. on 04 Jul 08, 00:55:09
Mantic59 Thanks so much for these great series of videos. They are informative and very funny, too! You are a man with a mission. Thanks again!

Thanks for this ...
By: umbradweller. on 06 Jun 08, 10:38:33
Thanks for this video! I just got done with my first wet shave using a single blade razor, and it turned out pretty good. I've still got to work on the curved parts of my face, but your video got me well on my way.

Ok I am new to ...
By: jvilla82688. on 24 May 08, 02:46:49
Ok I am new to safety razors, I just picked up a Gillette Super Speed from EBAY. I have what may be a silly question. Seeing as the handle is made of aluminum it is said to be prone to oxidation creating rust. My question is how do i care for my safety razor and make sure it's properly clean and will last me for the rest of my life. Also any blades you would recommend, I get 1 Gillette Thin Blade and I am thinking about getting some Merkurs.

greeterboy- In this ...
By: mantic59. on 14 May 08, 21:49:43
greeterboy- In this video the razor was from nationwidecampus(dot)com but they no longer carry them. You'll have to use your favorite search engine to see if anyone else is making them.

who makes the ...
By: greeterboy. on 12 May 08, 13:57:12
who makes the injector razor that's modeled after the Schick?

is it good for ...
By: razorwhite. on 29 Apr 08, 00:20:32
is it good for bolding your head?

combomember- When ...
By: mantic59. on 28 Apr 08, 21:56:04
combomember- When the blade start to tug and pull, and doesn't cut as much as it used to, its time to change. I can generally get about 5 shaves with mine, but its dependent on the brand of blade and your beard. Blades are something you might have to experiment around with to find the right one for you.

kkel19- If you use ...
By: mantic59. on 28 Apr 08, 21:52:01
kkel19- If you use a shave brush try a hypo-allergenic cream or soap (Taylors of Old Bond Street or Art of Shaving, or something unscented). If you don't want to go the full wetshaving route with a brush and lather cream/soap, at least use something from a squeeze tube rather than a pressurized can. Also try gently wiping your face with a cotton pad soaked with Witch Hazel after the shave (rinse with lots of cool water afterwards). If that doesn't work you may have to try another razor.

Hi mantic59, thanks ...
By: kkel19. on 27 Apr 08, 05:47:02
Hi mantic59, thanks for the videos. I came across with an ingrown hair problem earlier this year out of nowhere. I used to use a triple blade, ATG, without any ingrowns.. and now my skin is going crazy on me..What kind of shaving cream is good for ingrowns, I am also using a BIC sensitive, any suggestions/advice? thanks

I've had one for ...
By: 2giff. on 27 Apr 08, 01:49:46
I've had one for about a year, and it's my favorite.

5.1 shaving head
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that guy has skills ...
By: jamiedaystate. on 31 Jul 08, 15:46:48
that guy has skills with the cut-throat razor

Thats one awesome ...
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Thats one awesome head shave

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By: gtzslzsw. on 01 May 08, 07:47:20
???!???!

You look MUCH ...
By: USMC397. on 16 Apr 08, 16:21:41
You look MUCH BETTER with a SHAVED HEAD. I hope you kept it that way! Who is your barber. I want my head shaved methodically like this too.

This is probably ...
By: Chenzo2323. on 30 Mar 08, 01:48:12
This is probably Korea or something.

wow its like mowing ...
By: RipperLord. on 16 Feb 08, 08:26:14
wow its like mowing grass, its mad as!

holy shit, that is ...
By: nls8520. on 07 Nov 07, 20:10:27
holy shit, that is one skilled dude, I would ahte to see what would happen if you had a mole on your head.

That's a heck of a ...
By: EdZep123. on 18 Oct 07, 23:36:34
That's a heck of a sharp blade. Think I'd ask for electric clippers. :)

Ouch! Hope he ...
By: badderthanyou. on 21 Aug 07, 23:31:40
Ouch! Hope he didn't have any warts under there!

arrive:hi raise ...
By: PowPowPow12. on 21 Aug 07, 04:07:24
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Looks very ...
By: ChrisGS1982. on 11 Aug 07, 17:21:38
Looks very refreshing.

Je fais ce genre de ...
By: buzzcutmontreal. on 03 Apr 07, 19:57:40
Je fais ce genre de rasage

Where did you get ...
By: snvince. on 03 Jan 07, 01:46:24
Where did you get this cool shave, friend?

I like this hot ...
By: snvince. on 03 Jan 07, 01:39:30
I like this hot headshave with straight razor, it's amazing, I'd like to try it like this!!!

Excellent skill ... ...
By: MyCactus. on 02 Nov 06, 14:17:41
Excellent skill ... clean shaving in old traditional way! Worth recording it! Btw, where is this shop?

Introduction to Traditional Wetshaving, Part 2: Lathering
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Check my blog at http://mantic59.blog spot.com. How to generate lather for a traditional wetshave.

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Shave the pussy. ...
By: gullunge66. on 09 Nov 08, 11:22:10
Shave the pussy. Good you show the differences in a good brush / bad brush.

Thank you for this ...
By: chriswright1987. on 24 Oct 08, 16:07:31
Thank you for this series of videos, I really appreciate it, it made a daunting task (learning to shave with a safety razor) a much easier and more enjoyable experience.

mrsuperspeed- " ...
By: mantic59. on 15 Sep 08, 14:39:01
mrsuperspeed- "Aggies"

turokcalde- Sure, ...
By: mantic59. on 15 Sep 08, 14:38:45
turokcalde- Sure, but stick to one simple pass until your beard comes in.

Mark what is ...
By: mrsuperspeed. on 13 Sep 08, 07:15:27
Mark what is written on the side of your mug? great vids by the way.

I'm a 16 years old, ...
By: turokcalde. on 13 Sep 08, 00:08:47
I'm a 16 years old, and I don't grow a complete beard yet (you know, still missing some spots here and there). Can I still wetshave? sounds like fun haha.

chevyowner02- Yes ...
By: mantic59. on 10 Sep 08, 13:52:14
chevyowner02- Yes I've tried "artisan" soaps but as you might guess the quality varies widely. My skin is also sensitive to bendonite clay, which is used in many "home" soaps," which is another complication.

Ever try "homemade" ...
By: chevyowner02. on 07 Sep 08, 03:54:03
Ever try "homemade" shaving soaps? I just wanted to know if they where worth trying.

raven1485- Its ...
By: mantic59. on 26 Aug 08, 03:05:17
raven1485- Its largely personal preference. There is a slight variations in ingredients which may make a difference for those whose skin might be sensitive to an ingredient.

I use a soap cake, ...
By: raven1485. on 25 Aug 08, 22:20:31
I use a soap cake, now are the tubes better then the cakes or is there no discernible difference?

epiak- There's some ...
By: mantic59. on 19 Aug 08, 18:48:11
epiak- There's some variation depending on the brush you use, but yes, you don't need much!

So all you need is ...
By: epiak. on 11 Aug 08, 06:16:26
So all you need is that little of lather when using a hard soap?

I accidentally ...
By: mantic59. on 29 Jul 08, 14:47:02
I accidentally removed a question about dipping a dry brush in the soap mug instead of the sink. I've never tried it but I think it would just load the brush with more soap and not enough water.

Martin de Candre, ...
By: mantic59. on 29 Jul 08, 14:45:16
Martin de Candre, Roger & Gallet (soap) are both available in France and excellent products.

ok thx for the ...
By: noitora95. on 29 Jul 08, 09:13:23
ok thx for the reply i'll try to watch the reviews .

I'd try looking at ...
By: damaband41. on 28 Jul 08, 22:05:57
I'd try looking at the reviews section of BadgerandBlade [dot] com. Also, I think it's mostly the razor that is different for hard beards. Look at the reviews for these too to see which ones are more aggressive (better for hard beards). Just about any good cream should protect your face.

what type of ...
By: noitora95. on 24 Jul 08, 09:39:43
what type of shaving cream you can advice for people who have a hard beard ? and im living in France so i have less access to the best shaving products

yeah, already have ...
By: moumou360. on 24 Jul 08, 03:34:35
yeah, already have it, thanks though :)

glad to see its not ...
By: ypastorchris. on 16 Jul 08, 15:28:53
glad to see its not just my cat who is really interested in shaving..

Check out the ...
By: boriprfinest. on 09 Jul 08, 02:44:18
Check out the Crabtree and Evelyn Best Badger Bruch. Small and inexpensive ($35)but regarded as avery decent brush.

Thanks. Keep these ...
By: boriprfinest. on 09 Jul 08, 02:42:11
Thanks. Keep these coming....your info is indispensable.

were can i get a ...
By: XxXellusionistXxX. on 08 Jun 08, 17:20:23
were can i get a good brush?

I absolteuly love ...
By: moumou360. on 28 May 08, 14:59:10
I absolteuly love that omega boar you're using for face lathering.

I bought the ...
By: newyorkfish. on 19 May 08, 23:36:37
I bought the pre-shave oil from The Art of Shaving, but everytime I use it, I always manage to cut myself - even with a MACH3 razor. Am I doing something wrong?

In response to ...
By: newyorkfish. on 19 May 08, 23:34:26
In response to mimizZzZ: Try shaving in the shower. I don't use a bowl - I apply the lather directly on the brush and lather my face for 1-2 minutes. Then the 2nd lather is still warm because I am in the hot shower. I am afraid to shave after the shower because I submerge my face between the first and second passes. Also, I can run the cold water when I am done much more effective.

Introduction to Method Shaving, Part 3: The Shave
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bobthebuilder11, ...
By: goldwatch2008. on 15 Nov 08, 19:40:02
bobthebuilder11, that's not the case. With a shaving brush, traditional shaving lather, and a traditional double edge razor, ingrown hairs do not occur.

How to cook: Drive ...
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How to cook: Drive to any burger joint, order, eat. End.

Dude, there's a cat ...
By: norxcontacts. on 08 Nov 08, 05:48:38
Dude, there's a cat hiding out in your closet!

Use only a single ...
By: bobthebuilder11. on 01 Nov 08, 01:16:21
Use only a single or double-bladed razor. Apply very little pressure. Make sure you use warm water in a rich creamy lather. Try to make the blade flat on skin. Pull lightly and relatively fast on the handle, do not drag, do not apply pressure, if your face is warm, wet, creamy, the SHARP razor will glide if u hold at correct angle with no irritation and max. hair removal. Fewer strokes means next day your whiskers are softer than 5+ strokes. The secret is NO PRESSURE, and SHAVE PREPARATION.

See, I'm having an ...
By: slapstickity76. on 23 Oct 08, 22:01:48
See, I'm having an issue with this right now. If I shave WITH the grain it's almost like I didn't shave at all. All it does is "comb" over the hair. I still have [visible] stubble all over my face. Mind you, this is with using a gillette fusion razor.

The problem with ...
By: bobthebuilder11. on 12 Oct 08, 04:57:41
The problem with this method is that you are passing the razor over your skin far too many times. Irrespective of lather this will irritate the skin more than if you passed only once. If you shave well there is no need to repeatedly go over the same spots. By shaving in different directions you may get a closer shave but it is not necessary and will encourage ingrown hairs as opposed to shaving with the grain. You should rinse with cold water (not warm or hot water) after shaving as well.

At the start I ...
By: claest007. on 27 Sep 08, 14:02:37
At the start I guess you could change blades every 4 shaves. This usually means every 4 days. Once you get used to it, you can move on to 6-7 days per blade. But in the beginning, you want to use only "extra" sharp blades.

I found out that ...
By: claest007. on 27 Sep 08, 14:01:25
I found out that having a "burning face" after shaving with a safety razor (or a razor in general) is usually caused by applying too much pressure to the blade. The weight of the razor should be enough, it's better to do another pass with GENTLE strokes than to press down a bit.

I just had my first ...
By: claest007. on 27 Sep 08, 14:00:19
I just had my first shave with a safety razor. Aside from the minor razor burns and a few nicks, it worked out great. The seller told me that once I get used to it, you can do it as fast as with multiple blades, closer and without any razor burn or nick!

nbelt1919- There's ...
By: mantic59. on 29 Jul 08, 14:43:20
nbelt1919- There's no hard-and-fast answer: it depends on the brand of blade and your beard. Basically, replace when you don't get good shaves anymore. A very general rule-of-thumb is about a week.

how often should ...
By: nbelt1919. on 24 Jul 08, 14:50:37
how often should you replace the razor blade?

koppen89- Yes, ...
By: mantic59. on 21 Jul 08, 15:38:19
koppen89- Yes, that's Harley.

Is that a kitty in ...
By: koppen89. on 07 Jul 08, 00:04:32
Is that a kitty in the background? =)

i like how his cat ...
By: mcromance1. on 04 Jul 08, 07:57:59
i like how his cat is just laying in the closest behind him casually lol.

Wow, what a ...
By: Karlmarks. on 20 Jun 08, 22:50:43
Wow, what a terribly customized method. I have a very tough beard that angles north at the bottom of my neck. If I did a first pass using the method shown here I would be going against the grain, and it would destroy my face. Make sure you check the grain of your hair before using this method.

I have been shaving ...
By: newyorkfish. on 19 May 08, 23:46:47
I have been shaving with a MACH3 for about a decade. Now I am (slowly) learning how to shave with a safety razor (every few days). When I shave in the shower, I just use a regular bar of soap, lather up with my fingers, massaging the lather in. I then rinse off with hot water, then shave without any lather - I get a good shave without a single cut. But now I have to learn how to use a brush and I have been cutting myself - very tricky to shave when you can't see your beard.

If I shaved that ...
By: Kyledude136. on 10 May 08, 06:59:07
If I shaved that many times, my face would be on fire, especially if I rinsed with hot water. It pains me to watch you, but you don't seem to be irritated at all. Maybe I just have super-sensitive skin.

austintexas69- ...
By: mantic59. on 10 Mar 08, 14:43:16
austintexas69- Under the nose can be tough. I use downward strokes, relather, then go "sideways" towards the nose from each direction. If you try upwards do it only after you've done the other passes first, and then very carefully: some folks just can't do an upward stroke without getting nicked.

mantic, I just ...
By: padseenoodle. on 08 Mar 08, 01:09:09
mantic, I just realized (having missed part one) that I was mixing up this series with your series on traditional wetshaving.

what is the best ...
By: austintexas69. on 07 Mar 08, 05:44:23
what is the best way to get a really close shave under the nose (stache area) does shaving upwards work best. and is it with a DE ?

padseenoodle- "The ...
By: mantic59. on 07 Mar 08, 03:41:06
padseenoodle- "The Cube" refers to the shave cube. See my "Introduction to Method Shaving Part 1" video.

When you say "with ...
By: padseenoodle. on 05 Mar 08, 23:28:33
When you say "with soap from the cube"...what cube are you talking about? I missed that part. Great videos, mantic. You should be on Merkur and Truefitt and Hill's payroll. :)

soundworksvectra- ...
By: mantic59. on 11 Feb 08, 02:35:20
soundworksvectra- That's a very difficult question to answer because there are many variables. A very rough rule of thumb is about a week of daily shaving, but really you just have to experiment a little to see what's best for you.

How long would you ...
By: soundworksvectra. on 08 Feb 08, 22:54:30
How long would you say on average commercial multi blade should last?? baring in mind i dont really get thick facial hair yet :|

Hey Mantic, I've ...
By: superradrudeboy. on 31 Jan 08, 02:57:10
Hey Mantic, I've been watching all your videos over the past two weeks. I finally ordered a a vintage Gillette slim and did my first shave just a few minutes ago. I got pretty close but with a bit more practice i'm sure i'd be great. Thanks for all the info.

$Intro to \"Method\" Shaving, Part 1: Concepts$

Intro to "Method" Shaving, Part 1: Concepts
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"Method" shaving de-mystified. See http://www.enchanteo nline.com and http://www.robertswe tshaving.com

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Lucid, entertaining ...
By: bigbadbyrnes. on 13 Oct 08, 02:46:55
Lucid, entertaining, educated and informing. You, Mantic, are everything the internet should be. Thank you.

Pity the only way ...
By: tombcc. on 13 Apr 08, 19:21:48
Pity the only way to try these products in Europe is to order it from the US and pay customs fees :/ BTW: your videos are great and thank you for the tips.

whitey430314- You ...
By: mantic59. on 02 Apr 08, 15:49:29
whitey430314- You need to make sure the handle knob is fully screwed down; the blade needs to be very stable in the razor to work properly. And yes, you probably used too much pressure and you don't have the razor angle down quite yet. Its OK, these are all very common problems for the new DE shaver and will work out with practice.

Hey Mark, I just ...
By: whitey430314. on 01 Apr 08, 23:08:03
Hey Mark, I just purchased the merkur HD and I tried my first shave today. I tore my face apart. I think I was using too much pressure. Also, how tight should the handle be to the blade. When its as tight as it goes, it seems too flush. And when its looser with a gap between the blade and the gaurd, its loose in my hands. I was wondering the proper space between the razor and the guard. Thanks again for the post.

"Hey mantic59 ! ...
By: rahulsarathy82. on 24 Feb 08, 06:50:43
"Hey mantic59 ! very good job on shaving videos. After seeing your video , I have started using DE razors ,iam from india and I don't get good DE razors like merkur heavy duty or other good brands ,the problem is I have only three piece razor and an old aggressive gillete slim razor which gives me cuts & razor burns although the shaving is close.The question is wether i have to shift back to mach 3 or continue using DE razors for better shaves ?"

psidhu1979- Sorry ...
By: mantic59. on 12 Dec 07, 16:03:16
psidhu1979- Sorry for the late reply; I don't know why your post didn't show up until now. The brushes in this video were a Shavemaster V100, a Savile Row (lightbulb shape), and a Rooney. Shavemaster's, Simpson's, and Rooney's work exceptionally well for Method Shaving in my experience.

dumpling9999- The ...
By: mantic59. on 12 Dec 07, 16:00:42
dumpling9999- The only place that I know of is Enchante in Austin, TX.

besides ordering ...
By: dumpling9999. on 12 Dec 07, 08:12:34
besides ordering from the internet, is there any shop that provides hydrolast products?

Hey Mark I was ...
By: psidhu1979. on 31 Aug 07, 04:58:14
Hey Mark I was wondering if you could reveal the brand of the shaving brushes features in this video I am assuming them to be simpson? Or could you suggest the best brush( to be used with cream not soap) money not being an issue?

Hey Mark I was ...
By: psidhu1979. on 31 Aug 07, 04:56:43
Hey Mark I was wondering if you could reveal the brand of the shaving brushes features in this video I am assuming them to be simpson? Or could you suggest the best brush( to be used with cream not soap) money not being an issue?

I love these videos ...
By: mikko75. on 20 Aug 07, 20:13:05
I love these videos with all the old movie clip inserts.. very well done videos. Thanks!

I guess the ...
By: yasuo200365. on 01 Jun 07, 11:54:55
I guess the gentlemen who follow this stuff are also susceptible to religous cults etc. It is all Smoke & Mirrors and all very anal ..., best ignored. Of course "Charles Roberts runs a business" that sells you this stuff - it is in his interest to have such strict product guidelines for his method. Don't be suckered in - stick to a traditional DE shave method and ignore the psuedo-science of "Method Shaving" - laughable.

Its actually not ...
By: mantic59. on 13 Dec 06, 11:24:50
Its actually not that much longer than a regular shave (IMO). The cutting forms are done pretty quickly, almost casually.

Way way too much ...
By: fprintf. on 04 Dec 06, 01:35:10
Way way too much work to get a good shave! I feel sorry for anyone that *needs* to do method shaving to get that close feel. I started with Mantic's video #1 a few weeks ago and using the techniques posted have gotten my best shaves ever... still, 4 passes with a Merkur HD takes a long time in the morning. This looks to take even longer! Keep up the good work!

Working on it!
By: mantic59. on 30 Nov 06, 03:39:44
Working on it!

A guide to straight ...
By: stevenremmington. on 28 Nov 06, 02:26:54
A guide to straight razor shaving technique would be a really useful addition to this video series. Any plans?Cheers, Steve

Hey, so that's how ...
By: jackypaper. on 27 Nov 06, 13:43:51
Hey, so that's how you pronounce Jojoba!

Depending on how ...
By: mantic59. on 27 Nov 06, 02:18:56
Depending on how tough your beard is, with Method Shaving gear, probably 4-6 full shaves. (I routinely change my blade every week).

What's the average ...
By: Ellan30. on 23 Nov 06, 19:19:05
What's the average number of shaves per blade before you need to change it? Thanks.

Another informative ...
By: SunClaw. on 22 Nov 06, 04:04:01
Another informative video thank you Mark

Shaving Cream Song
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The Shaving Cream Song Parody Music Video Dr. Demento

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Boy, when I was a ...
By: PhoenixBorealis. on 21 Nov 08, 06:51:26
Boy, when I was a kid, I never knew what that song was hinting at. I just thought it was a funny song about shaving cream.

Awesome! Love it!
By: SomethingRandomTV. on 20 Nov 08, 21:26:36
Awesome! Love it!

1:45 am i in ...
By: rachmushroom. on 20 Nov 08, 00:33:30
1:45 am i in love with a picture?

lol
By: ndk28. on 18 Nov 08, 20:02:35
lol

I like the reggae ...
By: tekie07. on 16 Nov 08, 04:59:20
I like the reggae version of this song

1:28 does anyone ...
By: aderandie. on 11 Nov 08, 08:59:43
1:28 does anyone know where thats from?

omg! its boy ...
By: TheLoyalMindfreak. on 09 Nov 08, 23:52:04
omg! its boy george from the cultue club!! XDDD

every one on ...
By: mercuryman718. on 07 Nov 08, 00:40:56
every one on youtube is a piece of shi- aaaaving cream, be nice and clean, shave every day and you'll always look keen

this is halaris
By: rachaelleslie007. on 05 Nov 08, 01:22:56
this is halaris

lol....0:57.... ...
By: candowkid. on 04 Nov 08, 21:20:34
lol....0:57....michael jackson....:O...lol...i stepped in a pile shi-aving cream the other day...lol

my social studies ...
By: flashfire445. on 31 Oct 08, 19:53:05
my social studies teacher plays his guitar at the end of the month and he played this

Check out " ...
By: belllegacy. on 29 Oct 08, 17:01:47
Check out "Presidential Shaving Cream" on YouTube. It's great.

1:30.
By: leafeff. on 23 Oct 08, 22:20:29
1:30.

huh my 7th grade ...
By: gunnyminoso. on 22 Oct 08, 10:14:22
huh my 7th grade music teacher played this last week

Creep alert at 1:00 ...
By: ecwforever. on 16 Oct 08, 14:31:29
Creep alert at 1:00 but a great song. Any parody of this just couldn't be as good.

My 6th grade ...
By: Rowbzors. on 15 Oct 08, 03:42:09
My 6th grade teacher used to sing this at the end of every social studies class XD

LOL!!!
By: yayforcats. on 14 Oct 08, 00:03:59
LOL!!!

Check out " ...
By: joelthewriter. on 13 Oct 08, 22:27:44
Check out "Presidential Shaving Cream" on YouTube.

this is kind of gay ...
By: abercrombie41497. on 12 Oct 08, 23:21:27
this is kind of gay idk haha i step into a big pile of shi...aving cream ahahaha shicream no ahahahahhhhhhaaa

This video is weird
By: crap007222. on 12 Oct 08, 18:18:37
This video is weird

rofl!!
By: amazingbubblekitty. on 10 Oct 08, 19:42:54
rofl!!

No way! He's your ...
By: TurtleShroom. on 10 Oct 08, 18:51:55
No way! He's your grandfather?! I wish I could see a picture with your grandfather. Tht could make a great video response! P.S.: Your grandfather is a really good singer.

i stepped in a big ...
By: obzoosed. on 09 Oct 08, 15:54:54
i stepped in a big pile of shhhhh.. aving cream

urgh!!! dead on 0: ...
By: horsebreedingfan2. on 08 Oct 08, 15:27:54
urgh!!! dead on 0:19 seconds, its a pile of dog poo!!!!! and just before 1:12!!!

Look up " ...
By: Ceece826. on 07 Oct 08, 18:49:01
Look up "Presidential Shaving Cream" on youtube- if you like this song that is.

Introduction to Traditional Wetshaving, Part 3: Shaving
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Wetshaving with a multi-blade razor

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i have yet to use ...
By: Happydude11. on 17 Nov 08, 09:48:21
i have yet to use any of the method's explained.. but i really appreciated the delivery I also now know what to ask for from santa this year. Thanks, I think i might enjoy shaving for once in my life in no time at all!! your awesome

this should be ...
By: gullunge66. on 09 Nov 08, 11:28:03
this should be shown in every hygenie class. and damm thats a good shave.

erfans22- Try this: ...
By: mantic59. on 05 Nov 08, 18:54:36
erfans22- Try this: after your shave rinse your face well with hot water. Then soak a cotton pad (not a cotton ball) with witch hazel and *gently* wipe your face and neck. Then give it a quick rinse with cool water.

I've never had any ...
By: erfans22. on 04 Nov 08, 11:39:24
I've never had any sort of bumps, zits, acne, scars, or any spot on my face for that matter. But I get these bumps within 24 hours of the shave. It's itchy and I end up touching them make it worse and spread. I don't use a shave brush and I am in need of a good after shave. I just bought a Proraso pre-shave creme, applied it last night and it felt GREAT!! It made me want to shave so badly heh, but I still have a bump on my face. Any advice/tips will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

ImmortalDragon000- ...
By: mantic59. on 03 Nov 08, 02:47:18
ImmortalDragon000- If you use a cartridge razor go out and get some disposable single-blade razors (BIC Sensitive or equivalent). Lots of hot water, a good lather, and use the single blade to reduce the beard (one or two passes with the grain). Then relather and use your cartridge razor.

Do you have any ...
By: ImmortalDragon000. on 30 Oct 08, 03:46:37
Do you have any advice for those of us who wait too long between shaves? I sometimes fall into the trap of shaving just once a week and my facial hair gets pretty long and its already relatively thick. Thanks! P.S. Love your videos, I was actually excited to shave for the first time that I can remember.

slapstickity76- If ...
By: mantic59. on 30 Oct 08, 02:22:52
slapstickity76- If you didn't prepare the face properly and used shave foam out of a can I would agree with you. But using proper prep and traditional lathing techniques this is quite possible to do for most people.

I like your vids, ...
By: slapstickity76. on 27 Oct 08, 22:30:57
I like your vids, bro, but I have to say...shaving in this many directions is an almost guaranteed way to severely ingrow the majority of the follicles on the face.

Just got a shaving ...
By: vudu105. on 26 Oct 08, 05:26:57
Just got a shaving brush from crabtree as an anniversary present. cant wait to try it tomorrow

Just did my first ...
By: BenjaminJacob. on 25 Oct 08, 21:42:43
Just did my first true wetshave with a Van Der Hagen Boar Brush and Van Der Hagen Soap. Feels amazing. It's the first time in nearly five years that I've not had to worry about breaking out in bumps or having to worry about the irritated skin. Thank you very much for the effort you put into creating these videos!

thanks a lot!
By: DoubleDTB. on 22 Oct 08, 17:04:50
thanks a lot!

DoubleDTB- An ...
By: mantic59. on 20 Oct 08, 13:26:26
DoubleDTB- An alcohol-based aftershave tends to dry out the skin too much (not to mention the sting). A little alcohol is ok but try to avoid aftershaves that have alcohol as the first ingredient.

DoubleDTB- The odds ...
By: mantic59. on 20 Oct 08, 13:23:48
DoubleDTB- The odds are you either did not prepare your face enough or that you pressed down too much with the razor.

scott78246- ...
By: mantic59. on 20 Oct 08, 03:25:01
scott78246- Moisturizer and aftershave aren't exactly the same thing, aftershaves contain other ingredients to protect and soothe, but they are pretty close.

is moisturizer the ...
By: scott78246. on 18 Oct 08, 22:54:07
is moisturizer the same thing as after shave?

can you use a ...
By: scott78246. on 15 Oct 08, 19:34:19
can you use a moisturizer instead of an aftershave?

i did two passes ...
By: DoubleDTB. on 15 Oct 08, 02:34:24
i did two passes yesterday using shave soap and my boar brush, but today i broke out with the worst razor bumps under my chin and neck area. any idea on how to prevent this?

thank you :] Helps ...
By: randomhelper101. on 13 Oct 08, 20:45:19
thank you :] Helps alot

With a quality ...
By: LoveThyPitBull. on 13 Oct 08, 02:45:46
With a quality shaving cream/soap it will give you the protection you need to do 3 shaves. Shaving with a safety razor takes more then 1 shave. With each shave you are reducing the hair. Not trying to hack it off with 1 sweep.

While learning how ...
By: LoveThyPitBull. on 13 Oct 08, 02:40:40
While learning how to wet shave expect razor burn. Alcohol is going to sting the crap out of you. At least try and find a product with the least amount of alcohol.

why should i use an ...
By: DoubleDTB. on 11 Oct 08, 04:32:20
why should i use an aftershave that has no alcohol in it?

you shaved 3 times. ...
By: randomhelper101. on 07 Oct 08, 23:56:54
you shaved 3 times. I don't think I want to shave three times. It will irritate my skin and cause breakout. Any idea on how I can get a closer shave with one time shave? Thanks

hi im a little ...
By: emasame. on 06 Oct 08, 08:52:01
hi im a little confused... ive always shaved with the grain but for like half a year i started to shave against the grain just cause i seemed to get a closer shave (mostly cause i havent replaced my blade for atleast a year). i dont recall ever getting cut or having any problems except maybe some burn. im getting the impression that some people have much more sensitive faces than others cause i dont have any trouble going one shave through against the grain.

Thank you for this ...
By: Mhops. on 29 Sep 08, 16:17:14
Thank you for this series. I've never been able go get the shave I want using traditional commercial products. I'm gonna order this stuff off the internet and try it.

walkerdav2003- That ...
By: mantic59. on 24 Sep 08, 20:03:27
walkerdav2003- That particular razor was a Mach3.

Head shaving
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Me getting half my head shaved in first year university. Because we were bored, and didn't want to do any work

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Quadrants: Leg shaving
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Greg Swanson grabs a razor, wax, Naire and duct tape to see which one takes the hair off of his legs the best. He even lets Joe Kelley touch them!

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