Fighting brain cancer and defeating it. After my first surgery to remove a brain tumor..I was rectified to go back to using a de razor. I use a R 41 and just let the weight of the razor head do its job. Don't be in a hurry. I definitely learned to slow down,but never once cut myself. Slowing down is essential for a good shave. Too often us fellas get in too big of a hurry. Enjoy the shave and get baby smooth. Thank you geo for all of the videos and tips! You are the JEDI Master of shaving!
I live 35 miles from the Mighty Mekong river and the border with Laos in NE Thailand. Wonderful part of the world. Marvelous people. Fantastic food and culture. Cheers!
Growing up in New Jersey in the late 60s and 70s, I remember the body counts every night on the news. And then I saw how the vets were treated when they returned. I asked my dad, a WW2 vet why that was, and he didn't have an answer. Thank you to all the veterans for your service!
I am a cold water shaver. I take a large glass of ice cubes in the bathroom before every shave. I use separate cups for the razor and brush. I put ice in each cup and pour a few drops on top of the soap. After a warm/ cool shower, I put more ice in the sink and enjoy cold splashes on my face , neck and arms. The shave is great and causes less skin inflammation. I repeat the cold splashes post shave. Give it a try!
@@righteousredneck777 it really makes the hairs stand up more. If you use Menthol shaving soap or creams it makes the Menthol effect stronger. If you've ever tried Palmolive Menthol Shaving Cream it's like having your face in a freezer lol.
Hey Geo. That was an interesting letter you read. I too often shaved with cold water on board the ship while in the Navy. I restarted shaving with cold water after watching one of your videos and continue with it daily. Here in Phoenix it is more like lukewarm in the summertime though. I have applied many of the tips you pass on. When I 1st started shaving I didn’t have all of the luxuries offered now. One razor, and one or two types of soap. Glad things got better. Take care and be safe.
I think the swiching-sound is your signature move and will only be audible for us watching your videos. Great video, as always and take care, both of you Geo and Sheldon!
I tried the cold water thing a few times, but my skin didn't respond well to it. The shave was very difficult. Its interesting how for different people it works wonders. I am sure cold water is better for the skin though, as it is less irritating but it will depend on how a person responds to the shaving part.
I have thick hair like an AlQuaeda, same, cold water feels great, but too much pulling for me. Get the green Proraso cream, it feels so coold, it almost hurts how amazing it is, even with hot water
You’re right. If you haven’t already, try a milder safety razor, though, and maybe a slicker soap. A budget friendly combo would be a Merkur 23C safety razor and an Arko shaving soap (or stick), and don't hold back on the water for that lather !
I tried shaving with cold water yesterday. It did result in a smoother shave and I had less irritation. I did some online searches on this topic and it seems that it was quite well-known since the 19th century that shaving with cold water results in better shaves. But thank you for bringing this topic up.
Thanks for the tip Geo. Per your tip a month or so ago about tempering the razor in cold water I have stuck to that method like glue and have used cold water with the razor ever since. Now a full blown cold water shave. OK I'll give it a try. Stay cool Geo.
I saw an ad for henson on youtube aswell and immediately baught a henson Ti22 medium. its a fantastic razor, just a little aggressive for my skin as im really sensitive on the neck. but have been slowly figuring out how to get a nick free shave, I tried cold water for the first shave with it and didnt have much luck but after seeing this i'll try it again.
Great tip, have not done a cold water shave since my army days (40+ years ago). But now my skin gets irritated when I "hot shave", so I will try cold now. I guess cold water closes the pores, particularly around the hair follicles, and thus makes the skin less susceptible to damage/nick/irritations. Thanks!
Well I am as you know from my many mentions a great believer in using Thayers witch hazel as a pre-shave after warming up with tepid water and then finishing off with it again and I am like Sheldon in my mid-seventies with wire whiskers and paper skin. But I still find you need a good quality shave cream like Taylor of Old Bond Street and coupled with a good razor. I currently use a Feather AS-D2 coupled with a King C Gillette blade and find it is a good combo.
Have been shaving with a safety razor for a couple of decades ( a score) and I enjoy it better than cartridge razors.n I have tried a straight razor a few times only to require a blood transfusion each time. I have not given up on the straight razor but my face needs time to recoup. I have purchased a few more safety razors ( open/closed comb and adjustable). Do you have a recommendation as to how I should test (sorry, I am an engineer and like to test) each type of razor along with the numerous blades available?
Hello I'm Peter a British army veteran and I really wish I could have know how to shave this well in the army I wouldn't have got in as much trouble if I had very nice to hear about a Vietnam veteran
The Panasonic shavers where Sheldon's talking about are great products. Used them for 10 years but since a few weeks I'm having fun with Safety Razors. It's trial and error. In house at this moment: Mühle R89 and R41, King C. Gillette Safety Razor and Rockwell 6C. Time to stop buying razors now 😅
@@bostonstrongpatriots8881 I tried a few blades (Mühle blades and King C. Gillette blades) but have the best results with my Feather Blades. I'm curious about Astra but didn't try them.
@@michelhouben4233 I have Feathers, but they are too agressive against the grain on neck, and or I don't have a perfect technique, but today I tried Gillette C.King and it was smooth and easy against the grain on neck, couldnt believe, zero nicks or burns. Feather is awesome but I can do only with and across with them, not against.Gillette C.K. seems fine for now
GEO...can you recommend a shaver or method for getting rid of Nose hair. At times I feel like I have bonsai trees up my nostrils. I have tried many electrics,but wanted to see if you have any input?
If I am not wrong, your technique is different. You just warm water to make your lather, wash your face before the shaving, to warm up your razor before the shaving. When you finish, you use cold water to close your pores, and it seems legit to me.
I shouted out Who killed the Kennedys? When after all It was you and me Let me please introduce myself I'm a man of wealth and taste And I laid traps for troubadours Who get killed before they reached Bombay
Not sure how Mick and the boys tie in with this but I do love the song. It has been featured in many movies too. And-50 years later we're still waiting to find out who killed JFK... So glad the (redacted) documents were unsealed...
No reason to have a struck nerve about this individual's mention of Vietnam. Chill out. Maybe get some extra menthol in your aftershave for helping you with the chilling.
The best shaving channel on the internet!
Thanks geo for your interesting videos
Absolutely correct! The only shave channel I watch because it's simply the best.
Love it!❤️ Thanks so much!
Fighting brain cancer and defeating it. After my first surgery to remove a brain tumor..I was rectified to go back to using a de razor. I use a R 41 and just let the weight of the razor head do its job. Don't be in a hurry. I definitely learned to slow down,but never once cut myself. Slowing down is essential for a good shave. Too often us fellas get in too big of a hurry. Enjoy the shave and get baby smooth. Thank you geo for all of the videos and tips! You are the JEDI Master of shaving!
Awesome news on your victory! The R41, is the beast of razors.
Wish you well on your fight, Rock On Bro!🤙
Hey I beat brain cancer too!
@@bdizzle1985 best wishes to you both Bro!🤙
Reluctant...I was Reluctant to try a de razor again,but I let the r41 glide and no problems
I live 35 miles from the Mighty Mekong river and the border with Laos in NE Thailand.
Wonderful part of the world.
Marvelous people.
Fantastic food and culture.
Cheers!
I love seeing/hearing where everyone comes from to check out my vids. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!
Growing up in New Jersey in the late 60s and 70s, I remember the body counts every night on the news. And then I saw how the vets were treated when they returned. I asked my dad, a WW2 vet why that was, and he didn't have an answer. Thank you to all the veterans for your service!
Gary-Thanks for sharing your similar experience. Exactly! Thanks Vets!
I am a cold water shaver. I take a large glass of ice cubes in the bathroom before every shave. I use separate cups for the razor and brush. I put ice in each cup and pour a few drops on top of the soap. After a warm/ cool shower, I put more ice in the sink and enjoy cold splashes on my face , neck and arms. The shave is great and causes less skin inflammation. I repeat the cold splashes post shave. Give it a try!
Great! Thanks for sharing your ice tips John!
I have to agree. I switched to using cold water a few months back and it made a world of difference for me.
I gotta try this
@@righteousredneck777 it really makes the hairs stand up more. If you use Menthol shaving soap or creams it makes the Menthol effect stronger. If you've ever tried Palmolive Menthol Shaving Cream it's like having your face in a freezer lol.
Woo Hoo!!!
Hey Geo. That was an interesting letter you read. I too often shaved with cold water on board the ship while in the Navy. I restarted shaving with cold water after watching one of your videos and continue with it daily. Here in Phoenix it is more like lukewarm in the summertime though. I have applied many of the tips you pass on. When I 1st started shaving I didn’t have all of the luxuries offered now. One razor, and one or two types of soap. Glad things got better.
Take care and be safe.
Thanks John-Maybe some ice cubes in a glass for dipping the razor? It's fun to experiment.
I think the swiching-sound is your signature move and will only be audible for us watching your videos. Great video, as always and take care, both of you Geo and Sheldon!
Thanks for your input!
I tried the cold water thing a few times, but my skin didn't respond well to it. The shave was very difficult. Its interesting how for different people it works wonders. I am sure cold water is better for the skin though, as it is less irritating but it will depend on how a person responds to the shaving part.
I have thick hair like an AlQuaeda, same, cold water feels great, but too much pulling for me. Get the green Proraso cream, it feels so coold, it almost hurts how amazing it is, even with hot water
I was just going to comment something similar! Cold water just does not work for me. Hot water on the other hand makes it a breeze.
You’re right. If you haven’t already, try a milder safety razor, though, and maybe a slicker soap.
A budget friendly combo would be a Merkur 23C safety razor and an Arko shaving soap (or stick), and don't hold back on the water for that lather !
Cold water is my daily. Going cold made such a difference. But everyone is different!
@@Hummus-dm6hc Terrorist beard thickness bro 😆
I tried shaving with cold water yesterday. It did result in a smoother shave and I had less irritation. I did some online searches on this topic and it seems that it was quite well-known since the 19th century that shaving with cold water results in better shaves. But thank you for bringing this topic up.
Awesome tip. Thank you both for sharing. ❤️🇨🇦. Oh yes and thank you for your service from Canada. 🇨🇦🇨🇦
Thanks Paul!
Cold water shaver here too, find it works better for me than warm.
Yes, I love that cold water tip, too! Best shaves ever
N(ice) !
I agree. Your suggestion made a world of difference. Thanks for the idea 🙏
Thanks Ravi!
This changed everything for me. I originally did hat shaves and cold changed it all
Nice!
Thanks for the tip Geo. Per your tip a month or so ago about tempering the razor in cold water I have stuck to that method like glue and have used cold water with the razor ever since. Now a full blown cold water shave. OK I'll give it a try. Stay cool Geo.
Excellent-Thanks for sharing Thomas!
Excellent tip! Have a great 4th of July!
Thanks Sal-Hope you had a great one!
Thanks for the video. Did my first cold water shave! Felt amazing and very close. Using my Hanson al13 regular.
I saw an ad for henson on youtube aswell and immediately baught a henson Ti22 medium. its a fantastic razor, just a little aggressive for my skin as im really sensitive on the neck. but have been slowly figuring out how to get a nick free shave, I tried cold water for the first shave with it and didnt have much luck but after seeing this i'll try it again.
Thanks for sharing!
Northwest side of Chicago huh? I grew up in Albany Park Chicago in the 60s and 70s I miss those days.
Don't we all ???!
Thx for the tip Geofatboy. A new must try. Thx for all the informative vids👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Great tip, have not done a cold water shave since my army days (40+ years ago). But now my skin gets irritated when I "hot shave", so I will try cold now. I guess cold water closes the pores, particularly around the hair follicles, and thus makes the skin less susceptible to damage/nick/irritations. Thanks!
Hope it improves your shave!
@@geofatboy It does! :)
@@geofatboy So far my skin looks and feels much better, less irritated after shaving, thanks! 🙂
Well I am as you know from my many mentions a great believer in using Thayers witch hazel as a pre-shave after warming up with tepid water and then finishing off with it again and I am like Sheldon in my mid-seventies with wire whiskers and paper skin. But I still find you need a good quality shave cream like Taylor of Old Bond Street and coupled with a good razor. I currently use a Feather AS-D2 coupled with a King C Gillette blade and find it is a good combo.
Thanks for sharing John.
@@geofatboy No worries mate 😀
Semper Fi and God Bless !
Right on!
It s a pleasure to hear happy birthday America.
Happy 4th!
good stuff Geo
Hello Geo, I'm surprised you haven't tried out the Lamda Athina razor from Greece.
It's a beautiful razor.
Nice looking razors-I'd be happy to stock them if they want to supply us. Thanks for sharing Chris!
@@geofatboy Ι ll talk to him and tell him. 👍
Great video!
Thanks David!
Great video. Thanks Geo!
Thanks!
Have been shaving with a safety razor for a couple of decades ( a score) and I enjoy it better than cartridge razors.n I have tried a straight razor a few times only to require a blood transfusion each time. I have not given up on the straight razor but my face needs time to recoup. I have purchased a few more safety razors ( open/closed comb and adjustable). Do you have a recommendation as to how I should test (sorry, I am an engineer and like to test) each type of razor along with the numerous blades available?
Hello I'm Peter a British army veteran and I really wish I could have know how to shave this well in the army I wouldn't have got in as much trouble if I had very nice to hear about a Vietnam veteran
Thanks Peter-maybe my vids weren't around back then!
@@geofatboy back in the 1990s not a chance
Happy and safe 4th everyone!
Great story
Hope you safe out there
All good-Thanks for checking.
I LOVE YOU GEO!!!
Thanks!❤️
Happy 4th geo!!!
Thanks Bart-I hope you had a great day!
Happy 4th Geo!
Thanks RK-I hope you had a great day!
@@geofatboy You’re welcome Geo:)) it was great:))
The Panasonic shavers where Sheldon's talking about are great products. Used them for 10 years but since a few weeks I'm having fun with Safety Razors. It's trial and error. In house at this moment: Mühle R89 and R41, King C. Gillette Safety Razor and Rockwell 6C. Time to stop buying razors now 😅
I have R89 good stuff, what blade you use?
@@bostonstrongpatriots8881 I tried a few blades (Mühle blades and King C. Gillette blades) but have the best results with my Feather Blades. I'm curious about Astra but didn't try them.
@@michelhouben4233 I have Feathers, but they are too agressive against the grain on neck, and or I don't have a perfect technique, but today I tried Gillette C.King and it was smooth and easy against the grain on neck, couldnt believe, zero nicks or burns. Feather is awesome but I can do only with and across with them, not against.Gillette C.K. seems fine for now
and still in the Muhle R89 with everything Proraso, pre,cream,after
@@bostonstrongpatriots8881 The neck is my hard place and I am very careful there so not shaving against the grain yet..
Cold water shaving and menthol preshave/shavecream, that is cold stuff!
GEO...can you recommend a shaver or method for getting rid of Nose hair. At times I feel like I have bonsai trees up my nostrils. I have tried many electrics,but wanted to see if you have any input?
I'll try and cover this one in an upcoming vid. I do have a personal favorite!
@@geofatboy Excellent! Look forward to it.
Can safety razor blades be recycled?
Some say yes and some say no as they are too dangerous...
MERRIAM-WEBSTER
macerate: to cause to become soft or separated into constituent elements by or as if by steeping in fluid. broadly: STEEP, SOAK
Wikipedia had a different definition...
If I am not wrong, your technique is different. You just warm water to make your lather, wash your face before the shaving, to warm up your razor before the shaving. When you finish, you use cold water to close your pores, and it seems legit to me.
Hi i use
Hot Water is the best for the skin not cold water! beacause the skin.
Everyone's different-Some people love the cold water shave!
Ok👍
Tha clássico sharing is the best. Beacause for the skin.
What happened to the Top Gun moustache m
It was time... For it to go...
So I don’t need to take a cold shower ?
Only if you need a cold shower.
I swore after cold shaving in the army I would never do it again.
I guess it's different doing something when you choose to as opposed to when you have to...
Wait a second….so shave with cold water?
That's what the vids all about-Yep!
Geo…you be “Da man”
Spoken like a true Chicagoan!
I keep my razor in freezer.
N(ICE) !!!
Geooooooo
Dude, just tell us - how do we BUST you out of the BUNKER? 😳😆
I shouted out
Who killed the Kennedys?
When after all
It was you and me
Let me please introduce myself
I'm a man of wealth and taste
And I laid traps for troubadours
Who get killed before they reached Bombay
Not sure how Mick and the boys tie in with this but I do love the song. It has been featured in many movies too. And-50 years later we're still waiting to find out who killed JFK... So glad the (redacted) documents were unsealed...
No reason to have a struck nerve about this individual's mention of Vietnam. Chill out. Maybe get some extra menthol in your aftershave for helping you with the chilling.
Proraso in the green tube will help!
good stuff Geo
Dude, just tell us - how do we BUST you out of the BUNKER? 😳😆
I'm trying to shave my way out!