Alpha Shaving Brush - Vikings Blade Razor - Proraso Green
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- Опубліковано 19 сер 2024
- Pre: Proraso White
Cream: Proraso Green
Brush: Alpha Shaving Munro
Razor: Vikings Blade The Emperor
Blade: Feather (4)
Post: Cold Scottish Water
A/S: Proraso Green
Balm: L’oreal Birch Sap
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Kevy tries a new razor and proceeds to pop in the sharpest blade known to man. Kevy remarks “There’s a little nick there. I didn’t even feel it”.
You are a shaving madman andI love it!
Interesting razor but now the alum conversation in the comments has grabbed my attention. I like using an alum block after I have slightly overshaved. I feel like the nicks heal faster. I leave it on until my face dries and then wash it off with water and any soap left in the brush. Then I apply after shave. If I don’t wash the alum off I sometimes feel a little sting later when I sweat.
I also like the Poraso green aftershave because of the mild menthol and a little bit lotiony quality.
Alum is part of my post shave ritual. It is how I gauge whether I have OVERshaved, or actually, how MUCH I have, as tend to do so! Followed by witch hazel, scented splash, then a balm. The ritual is what is enjoyable in and of itself.
Totally agree, post shave is as pleasurable as the shave, good call on your psr!
I have the Vikings Emperor Augustus. I use the aggressive grooved side for my initial with the grain pass, the less aggressive smooth side for the against the grain.
Excellent razor!
Very nice!
Great shave video! I recently got the Viking Blades Emperor with the larger handle. Then I received an e- mail from the company and they recommended to adjust the razor with the doors open!.
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Hey Super Nova, I think the Vikings Blade Emperor, Meiji & Crusader have different adjustment methods one open and other closed closed adjustment respectively, shown on the card or in the box lid to operate...
Feather blades for me:
First shave - so sharp they lop off the slightest little bump on my face, regardless of how slick the lather is.
Second and third shave - awesome!
Fourth shave - definitely beginning to lose its edge and starting to pull a bit.
Fifth shave - Don’t do it!
I keep a couple of packs of Feathers in my shave den, but (for me) my daily blade is a Wilkinson Sword which I use 5 times before tossing.
Merrill Quintrell
You said it and described it well I just used feathers today and got little irritation in my as-d2 when I use my Tigers irritation free nothing..
I don’t get it are they that sharp and create irritation??Hmmm
Anyhow for sure I’ll have to skip em but I’ll keep em lol
Alan H
Kevy,
For minor weepers like you had, I start with the Alum block, followed by a styptic pen, and if all fails I resort to the "Japanese flag" (a small corner, ~5x5 mm, from a Kleenex, applied directly to the small bloody spot. REMEMBER not to forget to remove BEFORE entering the office!)
Alain
Montreal, Canada
😂 Good advice Alain 👍
"Japanese Flag" has now been officially added to my slang vocabulary. Surprised I never heard my dad say it. I'm also adding "tube". 😅
I really like the looks of that razor. It's a little prettier than my old Fat Boy and reasonably priced. The different aggression safety bars really make sense. First pass with the more aggressive side and second pass with the less aggressive side possibly without having to mess with the number adjustment. Nice shave Kevy. Thanks for the video.
Same here. Let's face it, appearance and aesthetics do matter, even in "men's" products like sunglasses, watches, cameras, firearms, tools, etc. My fatboy performs just fine, but looks it's age. I'm getting ready to spring for an overhaul and replating.
Never tried the razor, but the new Proraso (White) is fantastic:)
Just got this particular razor. Really like the heft, and the two tone finish is really nice. Shaves great as well
Congrats, I ordered mine a few days ago. Can't wait to try it out. Just made it to california, last stop is Japan. Will be a long week waiting I'm sure.
@@BOSSNOSS how is it so far?
@@thebutcherspecial I love it! Havent touched my straight razor since I started using this. I also got one for my dad on fathers day, he has now switched over to safety razors.
@@BOSSNOSS very nice didnthe razor have that problem where people are complaining about the "blade curvature" when the doors are fully closed?
Excellent shave sir as always, love the Proraso new packaging and the new Super formula.
Me too!
I'm still trying to develop the light touch technique of safety razor shaving. Years of two-, three-, four- , and five-blade cartridges and their escalating pressure requirements burned the heavy touch into my muscle memory. It's exactly like switching from ballpoint pens to fountain pens.
Stick with it, you'll get the hang of it. Cheers. Kevy 😃
I too love a badger brush . I have a 24mm silvertip which is gorgeous and makes and holds a fantastic lather where its a cream or a hard soap. sometimes I load a blade into a razor and it has a wee bit more blade exposure on one side than the other, I just leave it, don't mess about trying to adjust but what a o get is a slightly more (only slightly mind) aggressive shave with one side than I do the other. Works for me. I quite enjoy it sometimes. I do prefer Proraso soaps to creams actually too.
Two things, one the only blade I can use four or more times is a Voskhod (according to our Moldovan helper hard H silent K. VosHod ) I had to watch the shave a second time to remember what the second thing was which Is, I like to rinse the alum off with Thayers witch hazel. I prefer the non distilled variety...
Fantastic-looking razor. I own a Viking's Blade too, only the one I have is called "The Crusader" where the handle is slightly longer and thinner and it is a frosted chrome.
Great shave. While the Vikings adjustable razor looks cool and did just fine for you, I still think the vintage Fatboy, Slim or Black Beauty is the real deal. I’ll get one of these when I want to have a adjustable razor in my den
The Holy Trinity....
You could consider the Merkur Futur adjustable. Super efficient 👍🏼
Crackin’ shave Kevy! I really like the alum in a roll-on type container.
Cheers 🍻!
Very nice shave sir. Not sure about the two different sides, but razor looks great.
Hi Kevy- Great shave; thank you! Nice shaving gear, all-around, both software and hardware. I hope you have a great weekend. Take good care and be safe and be well. Best regards, as always, Kevy!
Hmm, don’t know if I’m sold on the “two style head”, after all it’s already adjustable. Also, I don’t think I’d like having to worry about which way I had the razor turned all the time. Could also be hard to tell covered in lather. Finally, not impressed the end cap fell off the handle after apparently just a few uses. Think I’ll probably stick with my current razor.
I agree. I actually own one just like this and the finish is starting to wear off already. It shaves okay, but I'm with you in that I don't want to actually remember which side of the razor I'm supposed to use.
I've only used mine once, but I can't imagine that the tight shallow scallops make that big of a difference.
Good evening Kevy, great shave , Proraso is a very nice shaving cream , have many others but do love there range, you and family keep well and safe , thanks to you 👍🏻🏴🏴💈🪒
Thanks 👍
Ironic, I just ordered that razor and tube of Paraso green today, before I watched this. I relieved that you liked them both. I cant wait until I get my packages.
Nice shave Kevy thank you sir
Great shave kevy,interesting reviews of proraso and the Vikings blade razor ,I'll have to get a move on using up the original proraso range so I can find room in the den for these latest formulas ! 😂 Cheers buddy
Col.
Like the alum stick, cool looking razor.
Great shave, Kevy ✋☺️👍💈
Great shave video Kevy 👍👍👍
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I never understood the dual comb concept. If you not want to use the SB side for example they you’ll only be able to use one side of the razor.
Nicely done Kevy💈💈 Not sure who's the closer shaver, you or Paul H🤔 You both brought forth the crimson nectar of life today, no worries though, there's plenty to go around😊 Dr Alum is your friend. That Meiji razor is a strange one, double bar head and adjustable as well🙄seems a bit over the top. Proraso green is a classic in every way, always nice.👌 Good video and comments. Enjoy!
Hmmm, yes, maybe too much in 1 razor. Kevy 👍
I don't know why two names either but Brian from Exec. likes to have that Scottish theme to it. He also calls my Revolver brush "Wee Man".
Ha ha!
Great shave I will be looking for that razor. Stay safe
Never been this early to a Kevy video!
Whenever you're up to buying soaps again, Stirling just released their fall scents and I think you would enjoy them :)
top video Kevy, very cool razor !!!
A great shave again Kevy. I like your videos as they are not only informative, but also just fun to watch. You're not only a wet shaver, but I bet you would be a good comedian too. I always get a smile when watching your videos.
Today I've learned to say "FFFFFFSSSSSSSSSJJJJJ this a BBS shave" :-)))))
I look forward to your next video.
Greetings from The Netherlands
Cheers Marice 👍
Wus good my dude?! Mark szorady just sent me a TABAC Shave Stick. Going to try it for the first time after over 2 years of WetShaving
*MIKE ROSE🌹*
You seem to have enjoyed the Tabac Mike 👍
Regarding to shaving brush different names, I noticed this in USA to avoid the avilibality of 2 products under the same name, so the new product must be changed. I don't know if I'm right or not but I noticed that happining with some perfume products.
And I thought nobody is supposed to say 'Scotch' when referring to people. Not in Canada anyhow....but Kevy knows !
Great shave Kevy. Not sure if the razor is one I'd get though. Did like the cream and the brush looked very nice
Excellent video Kevy!!!🙃 (VLS)
I think having two different types of sides aggressive and non aggressive would result in uneven blade use especially if you had a rotation going.
It's really not a thing, once you shave the number of times your blade dulls, the one used most often, you just toss the blade. In my case I rotate depending on where on my face I'm shaving so it actually wears pretty evenly. For example my chin and under nose use the smooth edge, the knurled for sides of face and neck except back to smooth around Adam's apple area. I never need to use more than two passes with this razor; one pass with the grain 5-6, then turn down to 1-2 and go against the grain, no cross-cut.
Hi Kevy.. Great revue on the razor, I'm not really fussed on the double head, can't see myself owning one but I do like the Emperor. Haven't tried the new Proraso cream or aftershave formula as of yet.Take care and stay safe my friend:-)
another great review kevy proraso make some great products ive got a proraso boar hair brush which took some breaking in but is still a good brush i also have a badger hair brush from china which is a lot smoother than boar hair i can understand the objections of using such products but will carry on using it cheers for uploading your vid stay safe cheers bob
Thank you Bob 😀
Kevy you've taken up magic, my guess is you have Debbie McGee in your shower, you'll like that shave, not a lot. I like the look of the Vikings Blade razor, good to see someone give it a spin.
I didn't know about having the doors open to adjust a fatboy. Thanks, Kevy. That Viking's blade sure does look a lot like a fatboy. I checked the prices. Pretty reasonable actually. I was surprised. Not great that the end-cap fell off though. Think I'll stick with the old Gillettes. It's a shame that the new Proraso formulas still contain Tetrasodium EDTA which is related to formaldehyde and which I try to avoid.
Hamish, I’m with you on shave cream ingredients. My apologies to PETA, but tallow in my shave soap, and badger in my brush have stood the test of time for over 100 years.
Know what you mean about the differenve between Red and green AS I think the red has an oil , like sandalwood oil or sth.
Hi Kevy, I own a Vikings Blade Godfather Stonehenge razor and like it a lot. Not adjustable and mild. Very heavy One of my favorites. Going to purchase a Vikings Blade Chieftain 5BC next. Check out their site if you get a chance. Nice assortment of different types of razors.
Great shave Kevy. I love all your videos and the time and effort in which you put into them. I own the Vikings Blade Emperor Augustus and I like it just okay, but I don't like the dual scalloped/smooth head. Too much effort for me to try and figure out which edge of the razor to use for which circumstance. Maybe I'm just too dumb and/or lazy to try and focus which side to use.
Also, the finish is wearing off on the head as well. Its a good looking razor though but it worries me that beautiful brown finish is already wearing off after a year.
Well it kinda defeats the whole adjustable aspect of it. Why do different sided heads when you can adjust your shave using the dial?! I don’t think they thought this one through. This company also claims their blades are made in the USA… yet the packaging states PRC (Aka China) and it’s pricey at $40 for 100 blades?!* this company is always trying to pull something. I don’t trust them and they lied about their family being Swedish blacksmiths… like wtf?! Really
I’d advise anyone considering a Vikings Blade razor to reconsider. I was sent two different Meiji razors that had very crooked bars. On my he first it was the comb side, the second it was the smooth side. Impossible to shave with it. Btw that button that fell out is not a poor design. Gillette and many others have used this method so water will drain out of the handle. It’s just another example of poor construction by Vikings Blade.
Nice shave
Very nice Kevy👍💈💈💈
For the next shave, I suggest going in front of camera with your mask you use. I bought some FFP2.
I should try and shave with the mask on too! 😂
@@kevyshaves4109 If you try to do that my hat is off Kevy!! I will make another youtube account to give you one more subscriber!! Hahaha 😁😂
I think Proraso is mediocre at best the slickness is 1/2 of a good artisan soap. We have very similar taste in Razors so you’re always my go to guy buddy. Great job!! 😊😊
Cheers Tony. Merry Christmas 🎅
@@kevyshaves4109 Merry Christmas to you as well!!
Great shave...your video is the very first I ever made a comment on ,out of all the different videos I’ve seen from different shavers.
I have both emperor razors the one you used and the Augustus I love the heft of them but the jury is still out on the different bars...was wondering if you would give the Chieftain 5 BC a try...great looking razor and a nice feel I like it a lot .thanks for you videos I’ve learned a lot:) P.S. sorry about the end cap must be a fluke..mine are intact
Thanks Rick! I'm honoured you left a comment. All the best. Kevy 👍
Not too sure about the different guard design, sounds like you’re scraping toast as you went along. Smashing brush and that new Proraso looks very silky.
Yeah, was it me or did the blade look misaligned on both sides? I mean it looks great and I always welcome any company that takes a shot at a Gillette Fatboy replica.
Do you know where i Can purchase the løctur brush you promoted once???
www.lothurgrooming.com/shop/p/sheshavingbrush
Any Idea where i'll get this Razor in Europe regardless of Amazon?
I contacted Viking directly, they helped me so much. it is a fantastic razor
Hi Kevy,wich shaving cream is better between Nivea and Proraso?I mean there is a big difference between them?
Proraso works better for me. Kevy 🙂
You were saying the newer style Proraso was wonderfully slick and I agree, better than the tub. Is it on a par with the pouch performance?
Yes. I think it's as good as the stuff in the pouches. 👍
I never overshave. I just do 8 passes.
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A fourth use of a feather is very unlike you, Kev. Like me; you normally toss all blades into the bank after three uses. I'm not sure about this razor. The knurling is suspiciously very similar to the Weishi TTO. -however that is not a bad thing since it is one of my favorite razors. I hope this adjustable performs better with a fresh blade. I need to get my hands on the new Proraso Blue (since I don't like the green). I hope the Red is reformulated as well!! Nevertheless the end result was a very smooth, and admirable BBS shave. I am waiting for a gold, FatGuy from Global to arrive. I hope it is well worth the wait, and the cost.
Hey Alex. 4 uses from a Feather...lesson learned! The red has been reformulated too and its waiting in line to be used. I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts on GSC's FatGuy razor. Cheers. Kevy 👍
Kevy I thought about purchasing that razor a couple of times just to try it. Every time I decided against it because of the 2 different bars, seems odd to me.
You can certainly feel the difference on both sides. Kevy 👍
Kevy,
Have you ever tried the Proraso Green "Tea and Oatmeal" Shaving Soap for sensitive skin?
It is available in a pouch-like format.
Alain
Montreal, Canada
I haven't tried that one. Kevy 👍
I thought the "White" was green tea and oatmeal? When I bought my Proraso white the description was that. I could be wrong of course. I like Proraso white and green.
Dave.
Dave Sheppard
Dave, it is very possible that the description of Proraso White is the same. The one I described is for sensitive skin as well.
@@alainlecompte917 Ah, ok. I needed a sensitive skin soap and the white was recommended to me. Kevy put me on to Monsavon soap. Its about £3.30 on Amazon. I find it a really slippy soap and is ok for my skin!
Cheers,
Dave.
Have the soaps been reformulated as well?
As far as I'm led to believe, yes, the soaps have been tweaked slightly too. Kevy 👍
@@kevyshaves4109 For the better I hope lol. Thank you sir! 🤟
Don't think that razor would suit me, I'd be a nightmare with the adjustments 🤣
Hi kevy
Do you recommend the Viking Meiji razor?
Yes, it's a good razor. Kevy 🙂
@@kevyshaves4109 thank you
Always rated ya ya tube (channel). ;)
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What’s that called, what you did at 8:14 in the video?
😂 Wetting the face!
There is never too much yipyip. Even at a barbershop I prefer the barber to talk, otherwise haircuts would be rather mundane
Cheers 👍
I don't know if I've ever seen anyone fuss so much applying shaving cream. You could learn a few tricks shaving my friend, the technique you're using is not in line with your blade settings.
Thanks for your concern 🙂
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Hi Kevy
How is everything and Scottish rain and rain lol and But here we are with Kevy Shaves...💈👍🏼🪒
I started using Kevy my feather razor as-d2 wood edition and so far shaves are starting to be good and what’s your opinion on feather as-d2 in smoothness I had in in my for for few years and decided to put in ok shelf and “usage”...
I have pair of feather blades ohh man they are not forgiving I’m going to use em but maybe 2-3 pass max lol..
Take care
Alan H
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The AS-D2 is very smooth. Kevy 👍
Kevy Shaves
The only thing Kevy feather blades are not forgiving and hesitant to use..
Alan H
Kevy Shaves
I used feather blade Kevy hmm not as smooth with Tigers or Astra Blades too sharp and irritation a bit not as bad..
So I figure use tiger blades avoid feathers too sharp kevy..
Alan H
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