Just a thought here regarding the "stropping" at the end on the inner arm. It just seems like it might be better practice to strop the blade on another area of the body. Some where that a major artery isn't located.
@cmatthew91
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah that stropping looked really strange and scary
@Elonfuckingmusk
5 жыл бұрын
R Ems Nick is a doctor after all so maybe he’s careful but yeah bad advice for public
@GameBrigade
9 жыл бұрын
is it weird that i just love watching nick shave?
@ZaibateI
9 жыл бұрын
carthwolf Nope :) btw try Busta Shave, he is funnier just by looking at his face :)
@OnTheRiver66
10 жыл бұрын
Thank you for these videos. I shaved with DE razors for 12 years until 1972 when I got the Trac 2 razor. Now after 42 years of wet shaving with cartridges I bought a Merkur 41C (open comb) since my old Gillette DE is packed away somewhere. I admit I was scared this morning, but i got a great shave, close and comfortable. I guess old skills come back. I am so excited! I used a Merkur blade, and I'm excited to try other blades as well. I have a heavy beard and have shaved AG the grain all my life, and it worked with my beautiful Merkur today (my face may be tough so I don't advise shaving AG the grain until you know you can take it). I didn't know about aligning the blade until your video, and that probably added to my comfort. I wish I had known about that the first 12 years of shaving! I think the blades are better today anyway. For my first 5 years it was just Gillette Blue blades, and you really don't want to know what those were like! Wow! I am back into DE shaving and am really going to enjoy it! Got to subscribe and get more tips!
@Larry
6 жыл бұрын
I understand taking care of the razor itself, but if blades are only 10 cents each, is it worth stroping them Etc.?
@j.k.parsons3095
9 жыл бұрын
Nick, I just started watching your videos. My Grandfather's left me Parker, Merkur and other safety razors as well as several straight razors and even some old fashioned strops. At 1:09, what you are showing is called "Truing the edge". What that means is that you are correcting any abnormalities in the edge incurred through the process by rubbing the blade in the opposite direction. You're advice on using a vessel with a sterilizing solution is also correct as any bacteria on your face during the process is now on your razor. It is not a bad idea as well to ensure the brush is sterilized as well; go to a real barber for a shave and notice the precautions they take. As for the arm thing, I advice against - (in the least case, one might sneeze and injury could result). Get a good strop - (or 1/2 inch piece of leather) - and mission accomplished using the same method.
@maustin1965
7 жыл бұрын
Im digging your videos Nick. Getting ready to switch to safety shaving. Your videos have been a big help!
@djcb91
9 жыл бұрын
Gr8 video this was really helpful as I'm planning on switching a safety razor thank you 👍🏼
@anthonylowder6687
3 жыл бұрын
Scubbing the razor with an old soft bristle toothbrush and hot water will get those areas a towel can't get to...I do this at the beginning of the month and put in a fresh blade as well.
@ronlewis9374
10 жыл бұрын
I understand that everyone will be different,but I was just wondering how often do you find that you have to change your blades(on average)?
@outdoorsaddiction1085
5 жыл бұрын
I’d say toss it and replace it when you feel that the blade isn’t smooth anymore. When start to feel a tugging or pulling of the hair it’s time to switch out blades.
@marcusmurphy4000
6 жыл бұрын
Hi nick how long do the razor blades usually last?
@EfthKwn
10 жыл бұрын
Another question.... Is there a problem if I have a stand for the razor (I made one for my self) that keep the razor opposite than you keeping it? I mean with the head up. Is that a problem?
@TheProstig
6 жыл бұрын
Do you care of the joints or screws somehow like oiling it?
@tonyi1548
10 жыл бұрын
Is it ethanol or isopropanol that you disinfect with?
@pkj77
7 жыл бұрын
the stropping does help ;)
@fishondudejulian4755
10 жыл бұрын
Good advice thanks.
@nickshaves
10 жыл бұрын
Thanks! We have to take care of these things so they last and save all of the money that we have convinced ourselves we are saving with this way of shaving
@manueld.valdezjr.580
7 жыл бұрын
How often do you change out the alcohol?
@EinSofVirtuoso
7 жыл бұрын
Hi Nick, I see it's been 3 years since you did this video and noticed you had a pimple on your face when you shaved. I just got a DE razor and am concerned about shaving when I have a bump or two on my face. Does it just slice it and have to use an alum block on it or did it just glide over it? Thanks again!
@ullerivas2755
3 жыл бұрын
Depends on the lather
@davidsherman6398
7 жыл бұрын
i do that "stropping on my jeans. seems to work well.
@tonymarinelli7304
9 жыл бұрын
I would get an old, soft toothbrush and give it a scrub. I am worried that the rubbing alcohol would wear the finish on the razor.
@efstathioszavvos4878
8 жыл бұрын
+Tony Marinelli If medical grade (97-98%) ethyl alcohol is available in your country, you can use that instead of rubbing alcohol. It doesn't react with the metals and completely vaporizes in seconds (unlike rubbing alcohol which takes some time). It's also a better disinfectant as it's more potent. This which will make corrosion impossible. I've been cleaning my razors like this for years and the finishing is top-notch.
@Munky332
10 жыл бұрын
If you had to choose between an EJ de89 and a 34c for your one and only, which would it be and why?
@nickshaves
10 жыл бұрын
34c! Though the DE89 is amazing - it is very mild. And though the 34c is mild, you can also put a feather blade in it and get a closer shave than is possible with the DE89
@manuelbradi5181
8 жыл бұрын
+nick shaves Dear Nick, have you ever considered to buy an ultrasonic cleaner to clean your safety razors? They are not expensive at all. I clean my safety razor (23c), glasses, watch from time to time with zippo lighter fluid, alcohol and water (alc. and gas just 5%,95%water!) and it`s like new.
@Munky332
8 жыл бұрын
+nick shaves after having the DE89 (got it on sale, so it was cheaper than the 34c by a bit) I can say, that the EJ is almost "too mild" it works GREAT if you need an absolutely quick smooth shave and can get away without having the closest shave. I might have to pick up a 34c to check one out. I can get what I would call an "acceptable" shave using persona blues, and a very good shave with feathers. the blues are my fastest with a single pass, but they don't last more than 2 shaves at most, 3rd one being borderline unacceptable. feathers last a few shaves, but they are somewhat unforgiving if you don't know when to toss em. If i wanted to stay in the budget range of the 34c, but a bit more of an upgrade to get a closer/more aggressive shave, what would you recommend?
@dknisley61
10 жыл бұрын
Give your razor a few drops of 3 and 1 oil down the in handle. Few times a year.
@nickshaves
10 жыл бұрын
Nice! I will be sure to do that - with those parts in there I am sure that it would help
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