Wow, that razor is keen, not a bit of drag, exactly the kind of sound I love. We have talked about this but my neck is an issue. And if my Coti or any natural edge is not where I want it. The neck is where I can tell, and that’s my passing grade. I just had to find stones that worked for me. After learning, most all Coti’s worked. But even now, I chose to finish on oil to bump the edge or I use convex to get them exactly how I like them. The tinkering and the learning is what I enjoy most. Keep at it, i promise you will get it. You have the right attitude for sure. Stay warm.
@@Eric_TheCajunBlade thank you for the kind words of encouragement. I’m sure I will get it. It will just take some learning and experimenting. I didn’t get it right the first time on synthetic stones either. I’ve got the fireplace a cracking right now. Nothing like watching a warm flame flicker.
Hi Matthew. It's been quite a little while since I caught up with you. I really enjoyed this shave and your discussion about your Coticule, as I have a new Coticule that I am trying to get the hang of. Thanks very much. All the best.
@@FriendshipShaving great to see you again. Let me know if you figure out a good progression with your coticule. Are straight razors readily available in your area. Seems like they are a little pricey here, even the eBay ones. Thanks for watching!
Awesome shave! Like you say puzzling how the aftershave doesn’t match the soap. Glad you didn’t get the snow that was forecasted! Up here in south eastern Michigan, we haven’t had 💩 for snow! Green Christmas it was!
Excellent shave Matthew! I know you will get it, you have the right attitude. I like what you said, always 1 variable at a time because it can be frustrating when something goes wrong and then which one was it? Has happened to me as well hehe cheers brotha
Don't get down on yourself with not getting the cotiule to preform the way you want. They are tricky and require much finesse compared to other stones. It has taken me months of exclusive practice on them to get an edge that I consider acceptable. So just keep at it and you will be rewarded. Thanks for sharing and I hope you have a good one.
I haven't used Cella for years, maybe need to pick up a jar and try it once more. I find many of the Italian jars are labelled "cream" and turn out to be more like soft soap. Let it snow ....👌🤠👌
@@unclelshaves I’ll take the snow over the ice any day. I’d prefer 75° Sunny days all year long. Yes this cream was a really soft soap and not really a cream. Thanks for watching uncleL!
Perfect shave Matthew!! Sometimes it takes a little practice to get the hang of a one stone hone using a coticule! But keep at it! I’m confident you’ll have no problem picking it up! Now I’m curious about what your normal honing progression is? I’ve also been noticing a lot of guys using that cella lately. At some point I’ll have to try it! Thanks for sharing Brother. I really enjoy your straight razor videos!
@@RobertPascale I use a convexed 1200 king stone, a 8k shapton, a 30k shapton, followed by linen strop and bridal leather strop. I’m thinking of replacing the king stone because I don’t like soaking it forever. I may do a video but I’m no pro like some other guys. What do you think? Thanks for watching Robert!
Great shave ! It depends whether you want to pronounce it like any English speaker would read it: Sell-uh Or if you want to pronounce it in its original language, the brand is Italian and it's pronounced: Chella (with the same ch sound as Cherry in English) which makes sense, even similar English words borrowed from Italian are pronounced similarly. For example, the word Cello (the instrument) comes from Italian hence why it's pronounced Chello even in English. I'd say pronounce it however you prefer. The most important is to use it, it smells like delicious marzipan !
@@saguarosmart4100 English can be tricky, even for a native speaker. It’s like a combination of borrowed languages all squished together. Thanks for watching!
It's so funny, I have no problem with cinnamon and clove, but I do have a reaction with almond. It sucks because I love this scent-haha! My guess on the razor is that you're having the same thing that you'd have comparing an Astra Green to a Gillette Silver Blue. They're both razor sharp, but one has a much keener edge. You might be able to get there with the new stone and it might have some secrets that you haven't unlocked yet. I'm far from an expert on stones, but I do know that some take a while to figure out and if you're using a slurry stone, it can add some more variables. I'm sure one of the straight razors guys will have some sage advice! I'm sure with your determination you'll get there! Take care!
@@lastshadow9351 yes the slurry stone adds to the complications. I will have to figure out a way to be consistent with it and reduce the slurry or cutting in a way that equals a regular stone progression. On another note cinnamon for me gives a tingle but quickly fades. Thanks for watching Ian!
Hi Matthew. I agree airy lather that feels nice 🙂 on this soap. I really like the scent. May I ask. What type of coti are you experimenting with? Selected / standard, les lat, la veniette? Thanks hope your week is off to a good start
@@lawrence1mdMathew, I taught Italian pronunciation/diction at the university level. The Italian rules are very clear. A C followed by an e or i , the c is pronounced like church. When an H follows the C, it becomes a K sound. The previous comment is objectively wrong.
Wow, that razor is keen, not a bit of drag, exactly the kind of sound I love. We have talked about this but my neck is an issue. And if my Coti or any natural edge is not where I want it. The neck is where I can tell, and that’s my passing grade. I just had to find stones that worked for me. After learning, most all Coti’s worked. But even now, I chose to finish on oil to bump the edge or I use convex to get them exactly how I like them. The tinkering and the learning is what I enjoy most. Keep at it, i promise you will get it. You have the right attitude for sure. Stay warm.
@@Eric_TheCajunBlade thank you for the kind words of encouragement. I’m sure I will get it. It will just take some learning and experimenting. I didn’t get it right the first time on synthetic stones either. I’ve got the fireplace a cracking right now. Nothing like watching a warm flame flicker.
Great straight razor shave Lawrence!
@@RobertsReviews1974 vielen Dank. Die Seife war sehr schön und der Rasierer war scharf und glatt
Hi Matthew. It's been quite a little while since I caught up with you. I really enjoyed this shave and your discussion about your Coticule, as I have a new Coticule that I am trying to get the hang of. Thanks very much. All the best.
@@FriendshipShaving great to see you again. Let me know if you figure out a good progression with your coticule. Are straight razors readily available in your area. Seems like they are a little pricey here, even the eBay ones. Thanks for watching!
Awesome shave! Like you say puzzling how the aftershave doesn’t match the soap. Glad you didn’t get the snow that was forecasted! Up here in south eastern Michigan, we haven’t had 💩 for snow! Green Christmas it was!
@@klav5930 there has been a lot of calls about downed trees from the ice on the radio. It’s not too bad out but you know people. Thanks for watching!
A solid shave with some classic gear
@@pjwroblewski it was a nice shave for sure. Thanks for watching Patrick!
Great shave. I am using mostly straights an I to feel the need to make changes slowly. Thank you.
@@carlangstrom3025 that is the best approach. One charge at a time. Thanks for watching Carl!
Nice shave! Haven't used Cella before.
@@johnjaeger9148 I’ve seen it before and was always curious about. Now I know it’s good stuff. Thanks for watching John!
Excellent shave Matthew! I know you will get it, you have the right attitude. I like what you said, always 1 variable at a time because it can be frustrating when something goes wrong and then which one was it? Has happened to me as well hehe cheers brotha
@@seanstapelfeld I’m not sure what I was thinking. Probably too much excitement. Thanks for watching Sean!
Don't get down on yourself with not getting the cotiule to preform the way you want. They are tricky and require much finesse compared to other stones. It has taken me months of exclusive practice on them to get an edge that I consider acceptable. So just keep at it and you will be rewarded.
Thanks for sharing and I hope you have a good one.
@@nonamebear1136 thank you for the encouragement. I think I will get it figured out. Thanks for watching!
Cella is good stuff Maynard
@@Tobins_throwbacks it was better than I expected. Cella for the win. Thanks for watching Tobin!
I haven't used Cella for years, maybe need to pick up a jar and try it once more. I find many of the Italian jars are labelled "cream" and turn out to be more like soft soap. Let it snow ....👌🤠👌
@@unclelshaves I’ll take the snow over the ice any day. I’d prefer 75° Sunny days all year long. Yes this cream was a really soft soap and not really a cream. Thanks for watching uncleL!
Perfect shave Matthew!! Sometimes it takes a little practice to get the hang of a one stone hone using a coticule! But keep at it! I’m confident you’ll have no problem picking it up! Now I’m curious about what your normal honing progression is? I’ve also been noticing a lot of guys using that cella lately. At some point I’ll have to try it! Thanks for sharing Brother. I really enjoy your straight razor videos!
@@RobertPascale I use a convexed 1200 king stone, a 8k shapton, a 30k shapton, followed by linen strop and bridal leather strop. I’m thinking of replacing the king stone because I don’t like soaking it forever. I may do a video but I’m no pro like some other guys. What do you think? Thanks for watching Robert!
@@lawrence1md based on how nice your edges shave, you’re obviously doing something right so I say you throw up a honing video!👍🏼
@ I’m not sure how well it will go over. I may do one just as a little teaser or intro.
@ I’d watch it! Lol I didn’t start making any honing videos until I had played around on some naturals, so I had a good comparison👍🏼
@ I may wait since I don’t have a good comparison data.
Great shave !
It depends whether you want to pronounce it like any English speaker would read it: Sell-uh
Or if you want to pronounce it in its original language, the brand is Italian and it's pronounced: Chella (with the same ch sound as Cherry in English) which makes sense, even similar English words borrowed from Italian are pronounced similarly. For example, the word Cello (the instrument) comes from Italian hence why it's pronounced Chello even in English.
I'd say pronounce it however you prefer. The most important is to use it, it smells like delicious marzipan !
@@saguarosmart4100 English can be tricky, even for a native speaker. It’s like a combination of borrowed languages all squished together. Thanks for watching!
It's so funny, I have no problem with cinnamon and clove, but I do have a reaction with almond. It sucks because I love this scent-haha! My guess on the razor is that you're having the same thing that you'd have comparing an Astra Green to a Gillette Silver Blue. They're both razor sharp, but one has a much keener edge. You might be able to get there with the new stone and it might have some secrets that you haven't unlocked yet. I'm far from an expert on stones, but I do know that some take a while to figure out and if you're using a slurry stone, it can add some more variables. I'm sure one of the straight razors guys will have some sage advice! I'm sure with your determination you'll get there! Take care!
@@lastshadow9351 yes the slurry stone adds to the complications. I will have to figure out a way to be consistent with it and reduce the slurry or cutting in a way that equals a regular stone progression. On another note cinnamon for me gives a tingle but quickly fades. Thanks for watching Ian!
Hi Matthew. I agree airy lather that feels nice 🙂 on this soap. I really like the scent. May I ask. What type of coti are you experimenting with? Selected / standard, les lat, la veniette? Thanks hope your week is off to a good start
@@borbelyhaz321 it is a Belgian Coticule, Standard Grade. The cella was better than I expected. Thanks for watching borbely!
Yeah, the proper way to pronounce it is Sell-uh.
@@chrislj2890I thought so, but I’ve heard it as chella too. Either way it’s a nice soap. Thanks for watching Chris!
@@lawrence1mdMathew, I taught Italian pronunciation/diction at the university level. The Italian rules are very clear. A C followed by an e or i , the c is pronounced like church. When an H follows the C, it becomes a K sound. The previous comment is objectively wrong.