Newbies, how NOT to shave with a safety razor.
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To anybody new to wet shaving and especially safety razor shaving, here is an example of why you cannot trust everyone out there to be a "how to expert".
I don't mean to bash this gentleman, who is a barber, and is only trying to put out a little video to promote the enjoyment of wet shaving, but this is a very bad example of the proper way to shave with a safety razor.
NOTE: He does make some good points regarding shave preparation and use of the alum block and such, just take notes on the improper technique used in the actual shaving process.
Check out Mantic or Geofatboy on You Tube for great instructional videos.
1: You want to use short strokes with the razor, not long strokes.
2: The lather he generated in this video is very dry and most likely would not provide a comfortable shave. ( I cannot be certain but I don't think he had a blade in the razor for this demonstration).??
3: You DO want to use your shaving brush in circular motions as this helps to exfoliate your face while working the lather into your whiskers all at once.
4: The great thing about a safety razor is you CAN flip it over when one side fills up with lather.
Once again, this IS NOT a bashing thread, I am simply trying to help educate the newbies of wet shaving.
Happy shaves all, Jeremy-