How To Maintain and Care for Your Safety Razor

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  • Опубліковано 8 лют 2025

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  • @Anthony-zw1qb
    @Anthony-zw1qb Рік тому +101

    My future son will know you as the shave Godfather

    • @DESTINY.104
      @DESTINY.104 Рік тому +4

      He's like a Jedi master of shaving

  • @dannyverbuyst4638
    @dannyverbuyst4638 Рік тому +32

    Ever since I started watching your videos and made the step to the safety razor community, I became 'addicted' to shaving, Geo. And the oil tip is one that I'm going to use now. Keep up the good work and greetings from Belgium.

    • @MrBilld75
      @MrBilld75 Рік тому +9

      It's kinda weird, lol, I too, find I look forward to shaving now! I never used to do that, but I do now and enjoy trying new blades out, perfecting my technique and love the whole double edged shaving culture. It's like an art now, not a chore for me.

  • @klthomas817
    @klthomas817 Рік тому +8

    After each shave, I disassemble the razor and then water rinse first, after which I spray the razor and blade with 90% alcohol which disinfects along with prevents oxidation on the razor blade.

    • @Art-is-craft
      @Art-is-craft Рік тому +3

      Running hot water on razor and regular rising is enough to disinfect it. Keeping it clean from visible grime is an important factor to ensure there is not a surface that allows bacteria to culture. Hot water is the key.

    • @hieuvo3315
      @hieuvo3315 6 місяців тому +1

      get an all brass razor. no rust to worry about, and its naturally an anti-bacterial surface.

    • @Neddy540
      @Neddy540 Місяць тому

      100%, I do this too, managed to get 20 shaves from a dovo platinum

  • @LDacic
    @LDacic Рік тому +27

    This guy makes me hyped to shave. It's a fantastic to turn the mundane tasks into hobbies and enjoy the manly act of shaving your face instead of just going through the motions. Thanks for the years of wisdom @geofatboy!

    • @MrBilld75
      @MrBilld75 Рік тому +2

      I too, find I look forward to shaving now! I never used to do that, but I do now and enjoy trying new blades out, perfecting my technique and love the whole double edged shaving culture. It's like an art now, not a chore for me.

  • @KostasKap
    @KostasKap Рік тому +9

    Just in time! I got my Gillette slim adjustable a week ago! Thanks! Γιώργη we got the point about smokes! And yes, you can go play outside Γιώργη!!! Greetings from 🇬🇷.
    Go Pats!!! (glory days will come back!!!) 😅
    Edit: I want aqua velva, but it seems out of stock everywhere!!!

  • @billstanley330
    @billstanley330 Рік тому +5

    Once again the absolute best tips for shaving and safety razors, never thought about oiling the threads of my razors but I am now, thanks again Geo

  • @alexfitzroy5849
    @alexfitzroy5849 4 місяці тому +1

    Just purchased my first razor. A vulkan and its pretty nice. The medium blades saved me when I didn't understand about adding pressure when shaving, and this video helped on maintenance. Thanks

  • @OhioShaves
    @OhioShaves Рік тому +3

    Nice. Thanks

  • @АндрейКазанцев-ш5м

    Ну что все по делу. Мне 53 года из них 38 бреюсь т-образным станком. Ваши видео смотрю регулярно с чем то согласен с чем то нет но в целом скажу так "правильной дорогой идете товарищ "... From Russia With Love

  • @bobv5806
    @bobv5806 Рік тому +1

    Another great video. Have a great day, everyone!

  • @muchasgracias6976
    @muchasgracias6976 Рік тому +2

    Hey Geo, great video as always brother. I'd love to see you expand the maintenance side and maybe restore a beat-up or old razor showing us how to remove things like rust spots or polishing dull looking metalwork? Just a thought. Anyhoo...HAGS HAGD!

  • @matta8034
    @matta8034 Рік тому +1

    Hi Geo. Great demonstration video.
    Take care Geo.

  • @BuffaloNickel9
    @BuffaloNickel9 Рік тому

    Thanks for the PSA Georgie! Forest fires are scary and they're also a PIA for those who can be many hundreds of miles away dealing with extreme smoke looking like Armageddon

  • @okiedokie_cool
    @okiedokie_cool Рік тому

    This is a great video Geo. Please make a dedicated video regarding maintenance and cleaning of Parker Variant. Thanks

  • @troypower
    @troypower Рік тому

    Great tips here Geo!! Thank you once again. 🪒🪒🪒

  • @AlitaAvenger
    @AlitaAvenger Рік тому

    Thanks very much!
    Good to know olive oil can be used.
    Best regards.

  • @Blue_3rd
    @Blue_3rd Рік тому +4

    First here! I use an ultrasonic cleaner from time to time, to really clean them well. Regards from Spain😎.

  • @slippyg
    @slippyg 7 місяців тому

    You could use 'clipper oil' . Wahl do a large bottle which lasts years.

  • @Shaverboy516
    @Shaverboy516 Рік тому

    Nice tips Geo! And I agree, not liking these forest fires either!

  • @StonedDragon-kj1di
    @StonedDragon-kj1di Місяць тому

    Thanks!

  • @losmoore3358
    @losmoore3358 Рік тому +1

    I just purchase my new MEN'S FINE PRODUCT NI 997-3 SINGLE blade razor. Can u show to shave with it ? Im new to the single blade. I wanted a closer smooth shave as possible. Thank u for your video.

    • @geofatboy
      @geofatboy  Рік тому

      bit.ly/AllSafetyRazorsSN Don't know about that one... But you can see many here in action!

  • @mohamednagi1693
    @mohamednagi1693 Рік тому +1

    A question please : how do you feel about keeping the whole -or even the upper part - of the razor including the blade inside a jar of alcohol ? Some said that it keeps the blade sharp for a longer time as well as the disinfectant effect . Thanks

  • @jjj8317
    @jjj8317 5 місяців тому

    This is pretty useful. I wished i knew it before. My threads are ruined due to lack of lubrication. Oh well, evrryone has to learn somehow

  • @johnacevedo7651
    @johnacevedo7651 7 місяців тому

    Awesome! Thank you.

  • @tannerc900
    @tannerc900 Рік тому +1

    What would you recommend to use to make a butterfly safety razor stop squeaking when you open and close it to replace a blade?

    • @geofatboy
      @geofatboy  Рік тому

      shavenation.com/search?q=razor+oil A drop of oil down the handle and on the hinges.

  • @righteousredneck777
    @righteousredneck777 Рік тому

    Great video. I would like to see a small dryer developed. Pop the razor in,turn on the dryer and let it run.

    • @scottwolf2631
      @scottwolf2631 5 місяців тому

      Ever thought of a hair dryer?

  • @pauldamelio4694
    @pauldamelio4694 Рік тому +1

    Geo what would you suggest for removing water spots from a Henson Ti 22? Or any other razor for that matter?

  • @barnelleke
    @barnelleke Рік тому

    Hi there, should you loose the tension every day between the shaves? Just got my DE safety razor for 2 days now. Great vids!

  • @FrankAlienCo
    @FrankAlienCo 6 місяців тому +1

    hey geo, do we need a specific oil? Could almond oil work?

    • @Philosopheee
      @Philosopheee 10 днів тому

      Any oil will work. Mineral oil is best.

  • @man-yp1gb
    @man-yp1gb Рік тому

    A older gentleman said to tap the razor at the edge of the sink to shake off the water. Is this a good idea Geo?

    • @bobv5806
      @bobv5806 Рік тому

      Henson specifically warns not to do this.

    • @jonaspete
      @jonaspete Рік тому +1

      No lol. You risk destroying a sink and de

  • @andrewwilson9617
    @andrewwilson9617 3 місяці тому

    I have a Merkur Futur. Is it ok to use baby oil to lubricate the razor.

  • @kamilzarzycki7163
    @kamilzarzycki7163 9 місяців тому

    I almost always get cuts from safety razor blade :( maybe I should change Wilkinson to some different branded one?

  • @nawafalrashidi4774
    @nawafalrashidi4774 Рік тому

    Exactly thanks

  • @twanlenaerts1512
    @twanlenaerts1512 Рік тому +1

    2:58 Could beard oil have the same effect?

  • @dsanchez9703
    @dsanchez9703 Рік тому +1

    Should I dry the blades with a paper towel after use?

    • @Art-is-craft
      @Art-is-craft Рік тому +1

      No. That is not needed. You risk in doing that would be adding material to the blade area that would act as a means for bacterial to for. Just use hot water to sterilise it. Then allow it to air dry.

    • @dsanchez9703
      @dsanchez9703 Рік тому

      @@Art-is-craft thank you🫱🫲🤝

  • @markmower1746
    @markmower1746 Рік тому +5

    I clean mine with a cheap toothbrush and a little soap and water.

  • @losmoore3358
    @losmoore3358 Рік тому +1

    Can u show which side u put in the razor ?

  • @bag2963
    @bag2963 Рік тому

    Thanks Geo, best regards wishes. Could you please review Swordedge razors? They seem to be great quality for great peice. Also many forestfires are caused by humans.

  • @guyincognito7165
    @guyincognito7165 Рік тому

    What about adjustable razors and ones that are TTO? Anything special to maintain them?

    • @Art-is-craft
      @Art-is-craft Рік тому

      Just keep the head and blade areas clean. Hot water is one of the best options to use. Oil the mechanisms every now and then to reduce wear and to add a protective layer against oxidation.

  • @3Pillers
    @3Pillers Рік тому

    👍. Two piece razor 👍

  • @DontForgetOldKolobok
    @DontForgetOldKolobok 2 місяці тому

    Use machine oil, or coconut oil only, if you're going to bother lubricating the thread. Overtime the humidity, heat, dead skin cells & hair will cause oil trapped in the female parts of the shaver (especially 2 piece/butterfly types) to take on a rancid stink.

  • @ChrisBtw
    @ChrisBtw Рік тому

    I take my 6C apart and dry it all then put it together again every time

  • @MrBilld75
    @MrBilld75 Рік тому

    While I liked your video and found it useful, you missed the most important ones for lubrication, the butterfly and the click/collar adjustible! I had to go elsewhere for that.

  • @artantunesjr
    @artantunesjr Рік тому

    Razors rust pretty quick.
    I would take the razor out as soon as your done

    • @Art-is-craft
      @Art-is-craft Рік тому

      Not that quickly. If you leave them in a damp area for months you will have a potential for rust.

  • @DanielA-nl9nv
    @DanielA-nl9nv Рік тому +1

    Luckily I only shave twice a week, so I can make a good razor last about a month, with proper care. I love wet shaving, but I dont wanna make a hobby of it.

  • @robertross8565
    @robertross8565 8 місяців тому

    I always remove the blade.