Thread: wow...amazing shaving video!!!!!

That looked scary, like he might lop an ear off :|

And i agree with whoever said that about him not having a high end razor.. his kitchen was his shaving area, his shaving area was also his living room.

Willi,

I've seen this post a while ago prior to your joining the discussion. I think you performed a very well done shave. WIlli! Some of us here get lost in the journey to a good shave because we enjoy every aspect of the journey, myself included. I doing so our set of assumptions turn into our 'rules' and our journey is altered. Your method of shaving is very 'meat and potatoes', 'where the rubber meets the road', 'get er done!' style and is something for me to aspire to. Don't get me wrong, I do enjoy all of the fuss and pampering that can be associated with straight razor shaving but that should be just the perks of the process. You have deviantly mastered the art of straight razor shaving with the tools you have available and exceeded many of expectations of straight shaving that I have 'learned'. I applaud your skill and hope that some day I will be able to shave with the confidence you demonstrated in this video. I'm sure that there are many of us here that feel the same way.

In line with what JoeD said, that's great if it works for you. For me, shaving is less about removing the hair from my face and more about enjoying a great shave. If shaving was just about getting the hair off, I would likely aspire to shave with your speed. Let us remember that what is reckless to one may be quite safe for another (consider stropping speeds, for example).

Originally Posted by williheusser

Hard to explain, I was passably happy with it. Maybe a other indicator: my girl was very happy and kissed me and hardly stopped.

Isn't that what it's all about....Great video!!!

Originally Posted by sidneykidney

I can quite easily see this becoming a splinter thread. The 8 minute shave.

You need to shave 2 passes and strop at least 10 times in under 8 mins. Do it without knicking yourself. Gentlemen THAT is the challenge.

Edit: Oh and the dancing chick rocks

That isn't even hard, I really do need to post that shave so you can see for yourself. I usually do 5 passes with 20 laps inbetween each in under 40 mins, with beardprep and lather and 100 laps before beginning.

BTW, thanks for the vid Willi, I learned some nice things from your video, esp. the grip you use when you go up your neck, works really well!