Pre-Shave, cream & Oil, are they worth it? A look at the benefits of pre-shave cream and oil.
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
- Doing a review of Prep pre-shave today, with a little overall discussion on pre-shaves.
From their website”What makes Prep unique
Prep Cream was originally developed in the United States in the 1860's by the Mark Allen Company.
Prep Cream is formulated from 7 special emollients and essential oils chosen for their unique soothing, cooling, and moisturising properties to form a pure, smooth hygienic cream.
Prep Cream brings immediate relief to irritated or sensitive skin leaving it feeling smooth, cool, supple and refreshed.
Prep Cream has many uses and is a one-stop skincare treatment for the whole family. Instead of a myriad of different products which clutter up the bathroom cabinet, Prep Cream is the only product for both sexes needed to give an excellent shave, treat dry skin and cracked heels, sun burn, insect bites, diaper irritation and other minor skin irritations.”
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www.vanyulay.com
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Shavebowl - Van Yulay
Pre-shave - Prep
ShaveSoap - Van Yulay Cedar
Razor - Challenger - Merkur Progress
Brush - Frank Shaving Badger
Blade - Gillette 7 o’clock
Aftershave - Osage Rub
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Ken, your videos are awesome. Not very many people have the guts to make videos like this, especially all the people making negative comments. You are the one putting yourself out there, you are the one shooting and editing these videos for us real wet shavers, you are the one doing giveaways, and you are the one helping and inspiring others...Not the people complaining and writing comments no one wants to read. Keep up the good work that many others are not willing or have the guts to do!
AD Mendoza Thank you very very much👍👍💈
@@kensurfs hey ken would u say safety razors are more for the face and not for the head
As a consumer we appreciate your unbiassed opinion on these products.. even if u did work for these companies as an adult I can make up my own mind if I chose to buy from them.. keep up the good work ken your golden in my opinion
S Craig Thank you very much👍👍💈
S Craig Thank you👍👍
Thank You. Ken
If he works for the company of the product he's reviewing, then he's not unbiased, you fucking idiot.
Hildegarden goF yourself moron..your obviously not intelligent enough to have your own opinion
Whoever said you are a shill is an idiot. I don’t comment much but you have taught so many of us how to wet shave and you review so many products. You’re an awesome youtuber
Sir, many peoples dont waste their time on reading / replying comments. But you always check comments under your video. Making video, sharing your knowledge / experience great thing. Respect you. I use cold cream, shaving soap's water as pre shave !!!!! Now I start searching for pre shave. Thank you Sir.
Jayakrishna Bhat Thank you. I always appreciate your comments👍💈
When I did my first wet shave 40+ years ago before I got wed and had money lol I never thought what was a pain to do (shaving) is now my hobby, I would think myself crazy, also ken keep reviewing products, it gives me ideas of products I would like to try out.
Paul Charlesworth 👍👍👍
I’ve been watching you for awhile and many other gun, shave and EDC channels and I’m here to tell ya there are trolls everywhere. There are some very unhappy miserable people out there and they feel good about leaving negative comments. I don’t know why? Don’t like, don’t watch. I’ll keep it lean and civil cause you you run a clean channel. You are NOT a shill 💈
MidwayShooter Thank you very much👍💈
Agree with the others,Ken! Don’t let him bother you. Clearly he doesn’t know what he’s talking about and has never heard the phrase “‘Tis better to be thought ignorant and remain silent, than speak, and remove all doubt”. Have a great one and look forward to the next video!
Eric Stallkamp Thanks Eric👍💈
Pre-shaves certainly do work. I bought the proraso sensitive and now use it every time I shave on your recommendation.
Ken bought myself a Feather AS-D2 razor and it's just a joy. Two weeks now and not one single cut or bit of irritation. You helped with that mate. As until I watched you and a little bit of geofatboy I'd never considered DE shaving for my ultra sensitive skin. Shavings cool now and a pleasure.
That AS-D2...... Japanese precision engineering for your face!
Cheers from the UK.
Thank you and welcome to the addictive hobby..lol
Strange that it is actually addictive, been so used to looking a bit scruffy for years now I'm enjoying being a bit smarter.
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I’m with you Ken. Of the many pre-shaves I’ve tried, I keep going back to Proraso. Keep up the good work. Thanks
Zac Bushong 👍💈
Ken, as I'm sure most of your viewers feel, I really appreciate your time and reviews of these shaving products. Keep up the good work, and as others have mentioned below, get on that PAA mentholated shave cube, it's the real deal!
Brennan Claiborne 👍👍
"Shill" ya hammered him! It's ok you were gentle and he deserved much worse. You do a great job. Honestly I didnt care much for your reviews at first but you have grown on me and I look forward to each new video. Keep them comming and I'll keep watching.
Mark Ferguson That’s the comments I love Mark. Plus I’m always open to suggestions for improvement. Thank you👍👍💈💈
Thanks for spending the time to put together all of these different videos for us. I appreciate you taking the time to read our comments and even spend your hard earned money to try things we are asking you to. You could easily say, no and leave it at that. The fact that you care enough about your viewers to try things we are asking you about (when they very well could be things that weren't already on your radar, or didn't interest you) really shows how much you care. These products cost money that you had to spend just to review for us, which helps answer our questions and allow us to make educated opinions on things. You never push anything and to speak quite honestly, the person that said it, is obviously a moron. Please, do not let ignorant people like that get to. Thanks for the videos and keep being you, Ken!
Anthony Palermo Thank you very much Anthony
Sometimes you need to have a rant. I'm relatively new to the trad wet shave but I do appreciate your views on stuff. Don't always follow them nor should I but the fact that you take the time to make videos for people is very much appreciated in this little corner of England
Thank you very much. I bet Rte cold weather has arrived over there. I remember the Newcastle winters
@@kensurfs It has been mild for the last few years. The odd snow flurry but nothing like the 1970s when I was a kid and we literally had to dig ourselves out of the house
Hi Ken. Nice shave, interesting products and gear, and pleasant chat. 💈👍
Ken, don't get upset about incompetent negative comments, it is not worth it. There are people around that just like to tease and annoy other people for their pleasure. They get their satisfaction when they see you being upset. So, just ignore them. It is another story if you get a qualified negative comment. You will recognize the difference.
Patrick Eruimy Thanks👍👍💈💈💈💈
Some people....
I got a comment one day that I only present product I like therfore I am biased toward the product... there is people who were born unhappy and will die unhappy... Sucks how that one negative comment attacking your integrity has more effect than the 200 positive comments.
Remain yourself, this is what we like and thank you for showing us stuff we would have never discovered without you! By the way, I hope to be able to meet you at Big Shave!
Dartmouth Shaving 👍👍💈
It took me a long time to find Prep Creme in stock. I did purchase it with the intention of using it as a pre-shave. I have yet to do so. But, this stuff really is amazing on rough skin, abrasions, eczema, and such. It holds in moisture and makes the skin soft, which helps accelerate healing. I like it even more than Sudocrem (an Irish nappy rash and sunburn cream).
thanks for your time. doing the videos and the time you take to read the comments and replying to the comments .👍👍
Richard Collier Thanks Richard👍💈
Hey I’m a huge fan of your channel!! I have been wet shaving for only a month and I will never go back. You are the one who got me to try wet shaving and now I’m hooked I love it. If you have any ideas on things that are must tries let me know because I want to try new things. Keep making videos because I look forward to watching them. It would mean the world to me if you replied to this because I love your channel!
cdog3225 I really try to read and reply to everyone. Thank you so much for watching👍👍👍💈💈💈
Couldn't agree more, new to DE shaving myself also and never going back to Electrics or cartridge.
I like your honesty Ken. I enjoy your channel ! Keep sending them out.
Albert Castro Thanks👍💈
The way I look at it Ken is it is my UA-cam channel and the content of my channel is up to me. If I have a hater from time to time I just continuing doing what I want to do. I review products and I promote certain products because I feel they are a good product and a good value. Personally, I do not like spending my money (and like you I have spent plenty of MY money on this hobby) on products that end up not being what they are advertised to be, so when I hit on something that I feel will help someone I tell everyone about it and then they make their own decision as to whether or not to follow my advice. Each person can run their channel they please and I know plenty of UA-camrs who have their favorite soaps, brushes, razors, blades, etc., etc., etc. and there is no reason they shouldn't pass positive experiences with these products along. What works for one may not work for all, but that doesn't prevent the person who like the product from saying so. If a name calling hater wants to start his own channel and run it as he pleases that is up to him and I wish him luck, (it isn't as easy as it looks), but what he thinks won't cause me to change how I run mine. As far as running up prices I do not promote expensive products because I feel the prices of some shaving products have gotten out of hand, but if another person wants to buy a $300 razor or a $200 brush that is their business and doesn't concern me one way or the other. So therefore what I do shouldn't affect anyone else. Hopefully I have helped people learn about good products just as you and many other UA-camrs have done, but ultimately that is up to the purchaser. I can say I have never had a viewer tell me I have given bad advice one way or the other and I have reviewed products I didn't like and I passed those experiences along also, but just because I don't like something doesn't mean someone else won't. Keep up the good work and help people like me learn things I may or may not want to try and just ignore the ones who choose to resort to insults and calling someone a shill is an insult. Happy shaves my friend and with that I will end MY rant. :)
Polar Shaving Thank you very much👍💈
Don't listen to the hecklers and haters, Ken. I appreciate the videos and the products that you demonstrate with your shaves. Keep on keeping on!
Steven Mendel 👍💈
The haters hate, because they hate themselves!
Your a well spoken Gentleman!😎👍👍
TT DE NADA ABBA thank you👍
@@kensurfs Ur very welcome 🙏
I enjoyed the rant... keep smiling and videoing!
Brush 38 👍💈
I will not have to face the wrath of a forgotten St Valentin's Day event which is one of the few perks of being Single! :D
I don't blame you one iota for being irate with someone for calling you a shill. Anyone who watches these video ought to be able to see that you have enthusiasm for the craft/art of wet shaving and enjoy the tools some of which happen to be vintage Gillettes. It is good that you went on a rant otherwise it would have eaten away at you. ;-)
WolfRanger2008 very true. Thank you👍👍👍💈
Always enjoy your uploads, Ken. You are a natural in front of the camera. I wish I had the confidence to create and post videos (maybe one day). Great little rant in this one, good to clear things up for those who might be unsure but I think 99.9% of your viewers were already fine. I regularly use the Proraso White preshave cream (it was a game changer) and will give this Prep cream a go - not because you just sold it to me but because I'm an adult and can make my own decisions. I was looking for an unbiased opinion of it anyway and your review was helpful. Hope Valentines went well for you.
Omer F. L. Thank you very much👍💈
Hi Ken. I'm a recent convert to safety razors after getting fed up of the poor quality and wasteful nature of disposable plastic razors. Your videos are great and have provided valuable advice and tips for me as a beginner. Thanks and keep up the good work. Much love from the United Kingdom.
JOE Stretch Thanks Joe. My hometown is Newcastle 👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Found your videos a couple weeks ago. Don’t know why, but they are very relaxing. Keep up the great work!
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Nice Review Ken, I agree that preshave creams make a difference. Not only do they add some protection to your skin but I think they help soften the beard and enhance your lather. I try to straight razor shave at least once a week and that’s when I usually use the Proraso Green. It works great! I don’t always use it with my safety razors though as I’m usually in more of a hurry. Keep up the great vids.
David chaffin Thank you David👍💈
Great video! Thank you. I enjoyed watching this. It was nostalgic for me in some ways. I grew up shaving with Prep Cream. Pre-shave, lather and post-shave all-in-one. During my compulsory military service in South Africa, Prep was essential and we used it for cuts, burns, insect bites and all sorts of things. I still use it today, and always have some in my bathroom cabinet. I just started shaving this week after having kept a short beard for several years. I'm envious of that lovely razor you used. I might have to treat myself to a good one soon, although the Merkur Progress is probably a teeny bit out of my price range right now. I'm thinking about buying a Vikings Blade Crusader adjustable, which is also a bit pricey, but there are elements of the design that I like and the reviews I've looked at so far have been good. Sometimes my skin is sensitive, and sometimes not. Sometimes I might want a close shave, and sometimes I might not.
Grant Botes 👍👍💈
Grant Botes 👍💈💈
I just used a 7 o'clock for the first time last week and instantly ordered a pack of them! One of my favorite blades now
rigby mordecai This one worked great. I’ve had a few duds before but it may have been the razor👍💈
I use coconut oil from the grocery store works awesome it has transformed my shaves!
TShull Vintage Shaver Those are the tips that people really need to know. Thanks very much👍👍💈💈💈
@@kensurfs I just scoop out a small bit ,size of a quarter maybe then just just rub it together in you hands, it liquifies in a flash.
You should look at the girls on youtube making skin creams then. They whip coconut oil with other stuff and it looks just like preshave. Makes a fluffy light creamy product. Ill be trying it out soon myself.
@@vintagelife5195 it works great Dan, and it's excellent for your skin.
That's a pretty good idea. I'm going to try that sometime.
Take no notice regarding the shill comment my fellow Geordie I find your reviews on products invaluable they really help me when buying products keep up the good work ken 👍
Simon Thoburn Thank you very much. Howay The Lads
Kensurfs toon toon black and white army love your videos top guy
Simon Thoburn I hear we are much better this year
Hi ken I took my son today to the game his first ever match but the whole thing was to much for him when Newcastle win the city explodes 👍
Prep is a great product. I use it as a pre shave or even as a post shave. Very versatile product. Can even be used by itself as a shave ing cream.
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Lol, jeez, Ken, that person with the "shill" comment really got your goat. Don't worry about the trolls, you keep doing your thing and the people that watch for you, entertainment, and the info will come.
Cody Williamson You are right Cody. Thanks👍👍
Hey man. Thanks for your reviews. Helps me narrow down my searches for shave products. Don’t always agree with what you like but I appreciate it completely.
Thank you very much👍👍💈
Kent no te preocupes por los malos comentarios. Tus vídeos son de gran ayuda para los que queremos comenzar el rasurado traditional. Thank you.
Great video . Thanks for discussing pre shaves. I have a spare $100.00 bucks so I wanted to expand my shaving supplies. A pre shave is high on the list.
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pre-shave oils never made a difference for me, but whenever I skip my proraso cream (esp. with several days growth) I immediately regret it. much better experience
You are right in what you say as far as purchasing razors and accessories. I started wet shaving in May of this year and have accumulated 20 razors and quite a few accessories and some of the razors that you used and liked I have used and don’t care for as my skin is fairly sensitive and they to aggressive for my skin but you didn’t force me to buy anything and I now have two razors that I truly enjoy shaving with and the rest are in a drawer in their boxes so some day if I decide to try them again I’ll have them in my collection. My every day razors are both RazoRock baby smooth and my blade of choice is feather and that’s a great combo for me along with proraso products. Thanks for all the great info you’ve shared and keep up the good work.
I use a small conditioner bar. The type sold in stores now as a zero plastic alternative to the bottle version. Slightly wet bar and skin then rub over face . Only the smallest amount. It's slick as and preps skin nicely. Best of about $5 and lasts ages.
chadjaja Very good👍👍💈
Hey ken great shave and great review I just wanted to say do t pay any attention to the negative comments there’s always going to be those type of people so just don’t let any of that stuff get to you your great I watch every video thanks for all the videos keep it up and I will hopefully run in to you at the big shave west and hopefully get a picture with you see you soon.
ninja dave112 that will be very cool 👍💈
Old School PREP. From my dad's time til now !!! It really works for some guys, including myself.
I find my wooden handle shaving brush easier to hold when my hands get wet..... It's personal choice and preferences...
Thanks for the shaving reviews and sharing so much with us ordinary folks.
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Suleiman Shaik Thank you👍💈
Thanks Ken. I bought the Tortuga from Black Ship and absolutely love it. People need to realize that you do the research so we don’t make a bad purchase. I appreciate that and have never felt that you were pushing any product on to your subscribers.
I make quite few purchases based on your recommendations on videos. Oddly enough my "holy grail" is a early, gold, ball end gillette tech. Keep doing what you're doing Ken, its greatly appreciated. You are my introduction to many things...like those bowl...that I wouldn't have known about otherwise.
boogermansdaddy1 Thank you👍👍💈💈
Hi Ken- Great shave and product review; thank you! Don’t be upset, Ken, just keep doing what you’re doing- it works great! Have a great trip and all the best!
Mike H thank you Mike
I am one who appreciates your channel very much and is looking forward to many more. Thank you.
dgrishamkobo Thanks 👍💈
Shill out bro! Kidding hahaha but in all seriousness, don't let the people in the comments get in your head. Misery loves company. I for one am grateful for this video and those alike. Keep it up chief.
A newbie here at DE shaving for a couple months, but even if I were to quit wet shaving (not!), I'd tune in to every video because I enjoy your content greatly. Don't let the trolls get you down. BTW, your memorabilia is awesome :)))
vinyljunkie64 Thank so much👍💈💈
Welcome
I believe you to be exemplary and honorable in your work here on your channel. You’re obviously excited about new and different products, not to mention classic and vintage materials. You’re an enthusiast about this craft and not selling anything.
Just keep enjoying and being joyful with your presentations.
Hey man I'm just getting into this. I found a neat old 1952 super speed on ebay and went for it. Now I'm grabbing the basics for cheap off amazon. Don't let people provoke you on the internet. Their only objective is to gain a reaction from you. Don't even give them the satisfaction of mentioning them in your videos. If people are watching and you're honest with yourself that's all that matters!
Ken don't feel the need to justify yourself. We enjoy the unbiased opinions of shaving products!
Michael Hoopes 👍💈
I would say thank you for your time and effort. Just don't bother with the non sense comments. People can choose whether they want to watch the video or not without drama.
M. Metwaly Thank you👍💈
Thanks Ken! for the best way to give us information about pre shave products. I become a huge fan 👍🏼also the other videos are interesting to see!
Greetings from Robert
Ken, you're doing an awesome job. Your channel is among my favorites (along with Michael Freedberg's, PaulH's, Kevy's). Don't worry about the naysayers. There will always be some people who find satisfaction in criticizing others, no matter how good a job they are doing.
I really appreciate the work you're doing reviewing all the stuff you do. Since I try to split my money and my apartment space fairly among all my hobbies (plus there's some stupid spending like food and payments), I can't imagine buying everything you (and others) test and share an opinion on. So: thank you!
Also about the pre-shave: the only thing I've used so far is the Proraso green. And I do think it REALLY helps sometimes.
I usually shave after having a shower and my skin is very dry then. Some shaving soaps provide enough protection to overcome that. But others (shaving creams especially) do not. I find that my skin feels irritated just by applying lather itself (soap/cream only dries it further). And everything goes south from there. With the pre-shave, however, it's a different story. I don't remember having a bad shave using it. The only downside of the Proraso for me is that it's strong scent can overpower the soap/cream, so all you can smell is menthol. But then there's a lot of other pre-shave products to choose from.
All the best to you and your loved ones! And I hope you had a great Valentine's Day!
Bartosz Niżnik Thank you very much👍💈
As a dude tha shaves his head daily, creams like Proraso absolutly do make a difference. Takes away the itchiness that can sometimes happen
Shaun Barclay Thanks Shaun👍💈
I've been shaving my head for about 2 months now, what are some of the better soaps you've used on your head Shaun barclay
rigby mordecai Taylor of old Bond Street is a good start as it’s so easy to whip up but personally I use good old (and dirt cheap) Arko. But make sure you get the hockey puck one and not the stick.
Also keep in mind your head is smooth and long so you can use as an aggressive razor as you like and it’ll not be bad. I use a Muhle r41 with a feather blade on my head. Most people will say that’s too aggressive for the face and they are right but it’ll glide
Over your head fairly easily and will cut quick. Also NEVER do an against the grain shave on the head. With the gran and to the side of the grain is fine but against will cause major irritation.
@@shaunbarclay1309 thank you sir
After wet shaving a few months it has become a loved hobby. But was struggling w razor burn . I got some proraso white preshave and havr had no razor burn this week. Has made a big difference.
Phil Howard Awesome👍💈💈
I'm late to the party once again.
Hey, Ken if you rub that shave bowl three times a genie will appear! ;)
On a serious note, I don't use a pre-shave prep that often.
When I do, it's usually Corn Huskers lotion. In my experience, it works great .
Forget the trolls/haters, your videos are top notch! Cheers!
The Spectre Thank you👍💈
I, like you, don't shave with cartridges anymore but there is one that I still use and is very comfortable and shaves wonderfully....it's the one from Harry's!! You can purchase one at a Target store for $10 and comes with two blades. They are half the price of the big name brands too!
James Gazdagh my wife uses the ladies Harry’s razor and blades and loves them👍💈
Harry's gave me all kinds of irritation. I was chasing BBS like from my red tip gillette.. never reached it .. just tons of redness and itching
I straight shaved with a Wade & Butcher 5/8 for the second time ever last night and I am leaps and bounds better than I was the first shave. The first shave I cut myself and my skin was sensitive afterwards. I love it so far and I encourage you to not give up on it.
I trust your judgement on products Ken. I just received Prep today in the mail. I'm a big fan of Proraso green and red. I also like PAA Cube and Ice.
Warren Burch I have to try the Cube👍💈
appreciate the feedback on the other video and the shout out on this one!! i did pick up some pre shave oil and things have been improving since.
Corey Hall excellent 👍💈
Great shave ken!! I don’t think you’re a sell out brother!! Lol as many other people in the comments said, as a grown adult I believe we should have the ability to resist buying something based on someone’s UA-cam channel but as a consumer myself it’s nice to see these great products in use so we can make our own decisions on what to get for ourselves ... I have watched a lot of your videos and have found most of the products you have reviewed were very good products ... one product I kinda wish I watched your video before I bought it was the Dr. Squatch shaving soap definitely did the same thing to me as it did for you lol
Shaun’s Shave Den It really did not work for me either....lol👍💈
Great video as usual you will always have complainers I’ve never heard you say go buy anything you just test and give options. Thanks for taking time to make the videos👍
Stephen Smoot 👍👍
Thanks for the videos Ken. This may sound silly but when I am down in the dumps I watch your videos and it’s like hanging out with a good friend. Appreciate it.
Jason Lerma Thank you Jason👍💈
Hi Ken, I use 5 or 6 pre-shaves product from different brands, including Proraso green and white, but the one that for me makes a clear difference in Mickey Lee's pre-shave butter. This product not only adds slickness and protection to the shave, but does not wash off on the second or third pass, and leaves the skin soft and supple. It comes in three scents I believe, plus unscented that is my favorite.
Regards,
Roberto
Since you talk about the bowls. I usually 3d print my bowls for traveling and for daily use for some soaps. They are the best. Still bad that schools are closed since I can't use the schools 3d printers. Love that you are an engineer and making amazing content on youtube! May you please recommend me beginner products to start building my collection of pre-shaves, post-shave/aftershave, soaps & creams.
Proraso soaps and aftershaves, omega and Semogue brushes
Another great video Ken. I too would like to go to an "old school" barber and get a straight razor shave done by a professional, just like in the old western films. There are a few places that do it here in Liverpool, England.
Paul King 👍👍
Great review...Great explanation...Great shaving channel ! We appreciate your opinions. After watching your channel, and others for a while now, I often recognize who may like a certain product...and for what reason. Some like long lasting colognes, some don’t, some may have allergic reactions to certain products, while others don’t. Good to know before buying a product. Thanks for all your efforts. 👍🏻 And, I am not on your payroll...yet! Ha! 😁
Lou Handberry Lol...Thank you Lou👍💈
Great shave Ken. Screw that guy that called you a shill, he's an idiot. Here lately I've been enjoying my Rockwell 6C and today I hit pay dirt with the Gillette Nacet blades. Speaking of blades, those Gillette 7 O'clock yellows are the same ones that you find in the old Trac ii razor. I'll be pulling the Leaf out and using the Gillette Nacet blades in it to see what happens in my next shave. I've never gotten the chance to use prep as a preshave because it's always sold out.
Stephen Davidson Do you like the Proraso preshave?👍💈
@@kensurfs it's alright.
The slickest preshave oil I've used is Castor oil. A little dab’ll do ya! I doctor-up my concoction with some essential oil of choice. I also let it sit for a minute or two before lathering up.
I'd also like to see what else you’re doing besides just lathering and shaving. Your hands and the equipment you use are always off camera.
Ken I like using Prorasso pre shave it keeps my face from burning during and between shaves.( I usually do two shaves also)Great video stay positive and enjoy your Valentine's and the rain brother...
Ydiscovered Ydiscovered Thank you👍👍
Ken -- Pay no mind whatsoever to the cranks. Keep up the great, unbiased work. Thank you. Peace.
I went from using safety razors for 10 years to a straight razor this summer. I did one of those "If i cant pull this off, then i dont get to be shaved" things, basically forced myself to learn. And i have now shaved with it, daily for four months. It's better, extremely close and very little irritation. I wont be going back for any foreseable future. It's better, but not as large of a qualitative jump as from mult blade cartridge razors to safety razors, it's more like "This is as good as safety razors with a cherry on top" so to speak.
But, my god how economical it becomes if you have a hunk of shaving soap and a straight razor. It's a shaving perpetuum mobile. Just shave for 3 months, strop daily, hone it once in a while and it keeps on shaving.
I imagine i'll be giving this to the grand kids one day ;)
And one little slip or startle, and you have a serious injury. Nah!
@@bigglyguy8429 One year later and i'm still 100% straight razor, and no injuries.
Don’t worry so much about what people say online seriously. If they criticize your thin lather don’t worry about it it’s yours it works for you. These are your videos not the commentators
Jonathan Fontenot Very true. Thanks 👍👍💈💈
Hello ken. This is your Channel and your rules. As a long time viewer I think I can speak for many, we understand what your about and what your doing. As always keep up the great work. Many thanks. J. Love from the UK. 🇬🇧
J Fett thank you👍💈
I love your videos and thorough information. A lot of my customers are men requesting shaving oil products and you teach me so much about what the pain points are in shaving the face. Thank you! 🙏❤️
Micki Chau 👍👍👍💈💈
Ken, my wife would correct you. "Couldn't care less" not "I could care less". The latter implies that you actually could....care less. Keep on shavin..
BradD Very good. My problem is I try to please everyone...lol👍💈
I like to buy things you show on your videos, and I buy them because I like your demonstration of the products, that's the American way :o)
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I absolutely love the new Gillette Pure shave cream! Awesome scent, great slickness and a great post shave feel!!
Teddy S Is it in an aerosol can or tube?👍💈
@@kensurfs they had it in both.
Great video Ken. When I first started wet shaving, your channel was the first one I watched to get an idea of what I needed to get started. I rely enjoy how you present the products you use. You're definitely not a shill. Keep up the good work. Also, I think I have more vintage Gillette razors than I do modern razors. I keep finding good ones at antique stores.
Mr Azulak Those are the best places to find them and they always hold up👍💈
Great shave, Ken. I use either Proraso or PAA Cube and they both work well for me.
Just remember, you big shill you (nudge, nudge, wink, wink): In the immortal words of Rick Nelson at the Garden Party...You can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself".
Claude Johns very true 👍💈
Ken your doing an amazing job! Through your videos I have started my REAL shaving journey at 55! I always loved Fragrances but Shaving not so much. But I have tried some of the products and my skin is better I now enjoy shaving! So thank you so much. Would you recommend getting an Alum block or something for nicks? Appreciate the entertainment and the knowledge, fun that you share!
Haven't seen you around over at the shave den forum recently.
Come in back, when you can.
Even though I'm a small channel, I admire you for commenting on every one.
P.S. I got my Saints flag up as a background now thanks to a suggestion from you.
ordinaryshaver Awesome. I have to hit the forum pages again soon. 👍👍💈💈
I appreciate all your videos. You have taught me a bunch and SAVED ME MONEY!!! Kept me from wasting money on things.
Keep on!!!!
Dont let someone's negativity bring you down bro
Shawn Joncoaltz 👍👍
I just wanted to say that I really enjoy your content and I wanted to Thank you Ken for sharing if with us. It really irks me when people cannot just appreciate a you tuber for taking the time and effort. Hope to see ya at big shave swest 👍🏻
Connor K Thanks so much Connor👍💈💈
Lovely show, keep it going. Just shy of 10k and one shill. I like those numbers and love watching the KenSurfs shave show.
Four82nd Thank you very much👍👍👍💈💈
Haha Ken. My wife says that I need to stop watching your videos because everything that you usually show I have to buy for my shave den. Kind of looks just like yours. Of course she was just kidding. She seems to like my hobby. Thanks for another great video.
TheVman thank you 👍💈
Great video, I always wondered if pre shaves worked. Never thought you were a "shill", ignore that guy! Have a great day.
Leo Dodier Thank you Leo👍💈
Stupid Comments like that Piss me off Ken. We all Know you are just showing different Products and I have bought things after seeing you use them. Keep up the good work Buddy We all watch over here in the UK..!!
Chris Morley Thanks Chris👍💈
My shaving experience has always been to cartridge razors since watching these shows I realise that d e razors are the way to go these cartridges are always going up in price with no advantage in shaving experience I am acquiring the necessary acutriments to start,shaving got rid of a lot of razor handles kept the mach 3 couple of cartridges but hopeing to start d e shaving Ken is the one who has me interested in shaving.
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I used proraso for the first the other day which was my first pre-shave product of any kind. Best shave I've ever had.
Michael Dietzen Did you get the green menthol? I love that stuff👍👍💈
The green. The stuff makes me want to cry. Very strong smelling.
Hello I use my own 'special' concoction and it works a treat as long as you take the time to make it. In a screw top flat plastic jar mix half Nivea aftershave balm (yes aftershave) 50 ml liquid glycerine (it attracts water ) 25ml coconut or sweet almond oil and some scent I used sandal wood essential oil mix well and apply after thoroughly wetting the pre shave onto your face then rub well into your beard - whiskers with the hand - then go ahead with your shave - enjoy!!:D Having said that I almost always use a pre shave by who ever before a shave.
Ken,
I love your channel!
You got me back into DE shaving and I have bought some of the products you use as I didn’t know what to get.
Best wishes from South Wales 🏴
Paul 😊
Paul Eddy Thanks Paul👍💈
Great review, it inspaired me to try a new preshave. Instead of the usual shower+face wash, I rubbed in some organic shea butter, purchased locally (5$).
It worked great, and also produced great post shave feel.
Down side is that everything got a bit sticky, so it will not make it to my routine. But this works good when I do not have time for a shower, or need the extra protection
tal naor Thank you👍💈💈
Wait a minute, crystal skulls from Home Goods, storage shelves from Home Goods....? I forgot where I was going with this LOL. Great shave Ken!
86mdwolfie Lol 👍💈
Another shilling video - only joking! Another great video Ken and I appreciate you reading and commenting on my posts. I suspect it will get harder as your channel growsto keep up with all of them. Also I don't think after watching your videos for sometime now you have ever ever said go buy this. You'll never please everyone. Thanks for the video!
Sean McCloskey 👍💈
Love your channel, it brings such calmness, peace and joy watching you review all these products, thank you for your efforts and keep up the wonderful work!
I am one of your subscribers from Sweden and I really do enjoy your reviews. It's my impression that you were upset about someone claiming that you're shill for this or that product. It's always easy to stand on the sideline and tell someone to ignore a comment. Most of the time it's right thing to do, though. Perhaps the person really does think you are promoting certain products, but that's just another another example of subjective interpretation taken as objective truth by someone who clearly does not know the difference between the two.
Anyhow, if you should happen to find a product in Sweden that is not readily available stateside and you would like to try it, I'd be happy to send
it to you for free.
Keep up the good work.
After using DEs for 6 months starting in Jan. 2018, I got my first hot towel traditional shave from Truefitt & Hill on a trip to London -- oof, never again. Maybe it was the shavette. But, I just think that no one will know my beard growth better than myself. Hoping a real straight razor would be different, but I'm currently in the camp of people who doesn't want to deal with the maintenance part of having a straight.
Simon Zhen I too prefer the de razors. It would be cool to try a straight shave from a real professions barber👍💈
If you ever travel to Germany: Shaving customers with a straight is legal here and is practiced by some Turkish barbers. You have to ask beforehand, though. Some use shavettes and a fresh blade for each customer by default, but virtually all of them also have straights on hand as well. Also, you don't have to get a full set of hones right at the beginning -- make friends with people who shave with straight razors and when yours gets dull after your first half year or so, let somebody do it for you. Many straight razor lovers love honing just as much as shaving. But stay clear from knife and scissor sharpening services that use a machine with rotating discs because they are meant for kitchen and utility knives, not razors.
Anneke Sieck 👍👍
Why not try an open comb razor? I am also afraid of the sraight razor. I went an open comb and love it. You let the razor do the work. You do not add much if any pressure at all. Works great.. I own an open/closed comb by Fendrihan.
@@jeffvemb2144 Definitely not opposed to using an open comb, but there's just something about being able to tout that you shave with a "cutthroat" razor.