Thread: Critique Mantic's Straight Razor Shaving Vid?

Greetings SRP!

After a lot of false starts, re-starts, editing, re-editing, and general angst, I have finally completed a straight razor shaving video. However, before I release it on an unsuspecting public, I would like some experienced straight razor shavers to take a quick look at it to make sure I haven't forgotten something important or have done something really stupid. Bear in mind this video is meant as a primer with general guidelines. I plan to link to many additional resources including SRP, Lynn's channel & DVD, Geo's channel, Chris Moss' PDF, etc.

Please note this video is an "unlisted" link. Please do not share it, as it will be deleted when I upload the final, HD version.

Good job , kinda made me nervous watching you shave your chin though.

Love watching your Vids.

Shayne

Nice Job with the video. Right to the meat of the matter so to speak. Good thing you mentioned the "shave ready" thing when buying..that will help allot of people I am sure.

Nice Work!

That was really nice!

You did good.

Well done. Good job, lots of excellent info!!!

Hi Mantic,

I think for a beginner wishing to take up this fantastic hobby that its a great video!!!

Well done sir :thumbup:

Very well done Mark. I could only suggest that you mention using alum on your fingers to help pull your skin tight through the lather. I know it was valuable for me to discover that trick.

Will N.

Good video IMO (I enjoy every video you make, you have a talent for it!). Judging from how the handle of the razor moves and shakes this was not a really well honed razor, there was (difficult to judge from a movie) a bit to much pressure on the razor during shaving also (you wouldn't be able to use this kind of pressure with a well honed razor without cutting yourself IMHO). Very common, after a while people will use less pressure and find it shaves a lot better (if the razor is really sharp).

The part where you strop the razor, it made me cringe because it looked like the razor was very close to the faucet. It could just be the camera angle, but it made me cringe!