Thanks so much Nick for including us in your Shave Gear of the Year 2015. We are truly honored and greatly appreciate your constant support and encouragement. Happy New Year!
Nick, I am relatively new to DE shaving. My son got me started just before Thanksgiving 2015. During college he was looking for a way to shave some dollars out of his budget and discovered DE shaving. Your videos have been a tremendous help to me both for technique tips and reviews of various products. You have helped shorten the learning curve tremendously. I now look forward to my shaving experience each time. Thanks! Hope your year ahead is full of good health and success in your chosen career.
I started wet shaving very early 2015. So every product was new to me. These are the products I enjoyed the most. -Razor wise Gem 1912/ Schick Injector type L (honorable mention Parker 26C) -Blade wise Astra SP/Rapira Swedish Supersteel. -Soap B&M Bay Rum/ Soap Commander Fortitude - Brush Razorock Plissoft Barber/ Omega 10049/ Semogue SOC Those were my top picks. Had to pick more than one for most categories as there are so many great options out there. My single edge razors did edge out all of my DE razors like the De89/ 102/ 26C, but it was a close call. I just prefer the shave from a thicker blade it seems.
+Nicholas Nore After a while you will see, it's the best way of shaving. I don't go back to plastic trash. Gave you ever tried Pre-Shave? The shave will become much more milder, the result BBS. Bottle 4€ at Rossmann.
+nick shaves Thank you very much for your how to shave playlist. I've been shaving balled every since high school and I recently transitioned from Cartridge Razors and can gels. My first Soap for wet shaving is Barrister and Mann Saville and Taylor of old bond street Coconut. Your chanel is the foundation to multiple youtube channels like yours. Shaving has been part of my habits for my life. The key that made me so excited for my package coming through the mail and door step was just witnessing your channels and others like yours. I'm sold just based on how the community enjoys it. Thank you again for providing the support and resources to transition seamlessly.
YOU MAKE ALL OF THIS POSSIBLE, If we didn't have you to watch, we would suck at shaving and have to try so many things ourselves. Happy new year and the best of luck to you.
Good vid. Only tip I could add is that you will maximize the benefit of after shave products if you can wait 3-5 minutes for complete absorption before applying the balm.
I'm fairly new to wet shaving and thus far I've been using vanderhagen soap and dorco blades. Today I finally tried tobs cream and a feather blade, and I am so grateful that I did!!! Anyway, I just wanted to say thanks for all the great videos. Your channel is by far and away my favorite shave channel!
I agree with tallow being great (for me anyway). I get less irritation / burning from most of them for some reason and if properly dried, they can last quite a while for use in a rotation. My fav brushes are Semogue 830, Savile Row 3326 and Stirling 'Kong' 26mm. I haven't been too happy with the SOC 2 Badger to date.
Hi Nick, I agree on the Boar Brushes, they tend to have a bit more integrity and allow you to apply more pressure both to the soap and your face. I don't know if it is a phase for me but I now have 2 of them, the Semogue and the Omega. I also have several badger brushes as well and will trade off once in a while. I have fine Accoutrements American Barber and fresh Vetiver, will try the Platinum as per your recommendations.
Great video Nick. I agree with a lot of your recommendations. The green super stainless blades are my go to blade in pretty much every razor I have tried. My most recent shave used them in a newly acquired vintage Gillette "new" short comb and it may have just been one of the best shaves of my life. B&M has some great scents and awesome performance. The Semogue 830 was actually my starter brush and once broken in it is a great brush but I soon became a full synthetic convert. I have both of the RazoRock Plissoft versions but my favorite is the barber handle. They have the perfect amount of splay and density and make some amazing lather. I even like to face lather with them which is something I do not do with natural brushes. It is one that should be on every "beginners" suggestion list. Lucky Tiger is some great stuff, also just used it for the first time today. A great citrus scent that disappears quickly (for good or bad) and leaves a nice smooth feeling. I didn't find it hydrating or drying. I also liked Thayers Rose and unscented witch hazel as an alternative alcohol free option. Happy New Year
I'm recently new to your channel and enjoy watching your stuff, 2014 I was cutting my own hair and shaving with a cut throat razor but since starting my current job in 2015 i stopped, after watching some of your video's you've got me intrigued again, yesterday i ordered; £25 Muhle R106 Closed Comb Safety Razor £29.50 Muhle Synthetic Fibre Silvertip Shaving Brush (Medium) £5.60 Proraso Shave Cream (sensitive) £0.99 Wilkinson Sword Double Edge Razor Blades I wish i had seen your video before ordering some of these, you really have found some nice, well priced items. I look forward to starting my collection and hopefully enjoy shaving with a old school razor.
I just noticed that your three brushes of the year are three of the seven in my rotation - and I totally agree that all three are great. (My others include the Savile Row 3824, the WSP stubby high mountain white, the SOC boar, and the Shave Revolution 26 mm synthetic. All are excellent IMO.)
Nick, I finally ordered and just received my Merkur 34C. Its great. I can honestly say I've had my best shaves this week! Thanks again for your very informative videos.
Another great video! Thanks for recommending various brushes and aftershave options. There is a great diversity of preferences on these products. Highlighting your favorites in various categories is very thoughtful and helpful!
I've bought a pack of Gillette Super Stainless blades since you like them so much. Looking forward to get a shave with them. The best blade I have tried so far is Personna Platinum Chrome. They are very smooth in my opinion and middle of the road in terms of sharpness, so I hope that the Super Stainless are going to be like that too.
Hi Nick--agreed the 7 O'clocks are great! Semogue 830 Boar is great too using it tomorrow with some PAA Gondolier. I bought a few of the RazoRock Plissoft to give away (10 bucks) Lucky Tiger Aftershave / Face Tonic is one of my favorites too! Thanks for all the videos
I just recently switched to a safety razor for shaving (mostly based on your 2014 picks). So far it is amazing! So much better than my old shave routine. Thanks for the great reviews and shaving tips!
Thanks for the great content. Been wet shaving for about 10 years... but your tip on the alum block was greatly appreciated. Really nice way to finish the shave.
Thanks for the great videos Nick. I just made the switch to wet shaving based on your recommendations, Amazon should give you a cut of the sales people make based on your recco. I'm looking forward to ditching these cartriges that have tore up my face for way too long.
awesome video as always sir. have really learned a lot from watching your videos. I do have a question though. what do you do with all the products that you do reviews on?
Great stuff Nick. I still use a tip you posted long ago. Adding a touch of water to your shave soap, letting it sit and then using that goopy water as a bit of a pre-shave. I dig your videos and remember my first de shaves and seeing you mention the environmental benefits of DE shavings. One of the main reasons I switched . Bravo man!
I started DE shaving last year also. have you tried an adjustable razor? My wife got her dads De razors , A 1951 Gillette 3 piece with org. box and a Gillette slim adjustable. I like them both, I switch back and forth. The adjustable one can go from almost no cutting action to very very aggressive I go to that one for a scary close shave. The fixed one is about a 3.5 on the adj. one. (I started with the pawnstar advertised razor you can buy at Walmart for 20 bucks).
Great video and Happy New Year. One recommendation for you to try this year is Shave Secret shave oil. I've been using it for years by itself with no soap or creme. No irritations and always get a close shave.
As always really good video with some excellent recommendations and tips. Like the choice of blades, soap and brush. My experience with Merkur is different however. I bought the 33C Classic Safety Razor (which has the same head as the 34C?) already the surface on the head has deteriorated so whatever thin coating there was worn away and looks tacky. It's light enough to be used as a travel razor and that it is what I shall use it for. iKon much better build. Worth paying a bit extra for quality materials and build
Nick, also wanted to mention. I too am a fan of both SC balm and Fine AS. I've tried a few different balms but always find myself going back to Soap Commander. Thanks again man . Can you tell me if that Lucky Tiger have a scent. I am looking for a nonscent aftershave.
Nice review of products that are available to the average person. Each item is reasonably priced and a good performer. B&M sosp is a bit pricey but, it is a high quality. Thanks for taking time out of you day to make this video and the others.
Recently discovered your channel- thank you! Getting so much out of your thoughtful and enjoyable reviews. This was my first year with DE shaving and recently upgraded to the Merkur 23C (from a cheap Weishi) and am really really getting into it. Thanks for your good work and happy new year, Nick!
Great stuff as always, mate!! Happy new year, Nick... I wish all good in your life and keep up these great videos! My gear of the year was: Brush: the Condor sm3050. It's a simple brazilian boar brush that it's just invincible... Nothing can beat that! So smooth... There isn't much hair, but for me it's just what I need. Blade: Supermax platinum plus. Just gets the job done with no headache haha Safety razor: brazilian Gillette 'superspeed' from the 50's. I bought one because I really enjoyed the one that my father has. Soap: limited edition from a soap factory here from brazil called Ingá Saboaria Artesanal, and the soap is called "Pé no Gelo". It was made because we at the forum "barbear classico" wanted something for the summer. I don't recall the exact formula (I'm already going to sleep lol) but you should know that it was used just fine stuff to do that soap, as the others soaps, they are the best thing there are out there. I recommend you to buy something from them. Actually, it's just a guy, if I recall. After shave: I use a simple after shave from nivea called Silver protect... It feels and smells good.
+Nick Shaves great choices, as always. I'm a huge fan of the Barrister and Mann products too, and yeah, that scent is killer. Also picked up one of their latha brand soaps at Pasteur Pharmacy in NYC a few months ago ... totally solid product and a great value. I've been into the creams recently, especially TOBS (even though they were pretty snobby with me at their London shop). My go-to razor this year is the 37C --after going to the slant, I can't seem to go back! Thanks for all the great information over the past year, Nick ... your channel is such a great resource and I wish you the best in 2016.
your most welcome nick glad to follow you, been following you ever since i started wet shaving this year October g thanks for the great tips. Gillette 7 O'clock green most preferred razor blades on my Edwin Jaguar Kelvin and merkur 33c and futur. Happy New year and all the Best
Hi Nick. Great video as usual. Was wondering, I too have very sensitive fair skin and trying to use a straight razor I cut myself pretty good a couple of times. Of course I healed up before to long but the cuts left a red line. Have you ever experienced that and does the red line fade in time or maybe you know of a balm that would help. Thanks a lot.
Have you tried the gillette silver blues yet? I love the 7 o'clocks, but do find the silver blues to be just a little bit better for me. Based on other stuff you've said I suspect we have very similar skin.
Happy New Year to you Nick. Appreciate all the information that you put out through your videos. Blessings to you and your family for 2016. I truly love my Merkur 34c and I too find it coming back to it repeatedly no matter how many razors I have in my collection or try. My goal for 2016 is to try a slant razor.
Hey nick! Love ur videos brother been watching you for a good year now ans your vids are now my go to when i need advice on a product. I was wondering if you could review the Antica Barbiella Colla shaving soap. Wanna know if its just hyped up like truefitt hill or if its actually as great as i hear it is.
You have some very helpful videos, what are some good sites to buy products from. It'd hard for me to find sites, the same ones keep coming up no mater what I put in the search?
Nick, you are the man! I found your channel last year when I first started wet shaving when de safety razor and became a subscriber right off the bat. Those personna lab blues are awesome blades. I never would have even known about them if not for you. I got a sleeve of them from Amazon and thanks to someone a friend I had a gc at amazon so I got those blades for crazy cheap! I got myself a couple times with them but not the blade's fault it was my own because i do have an outdoor cat and he scratched me the other day and I opened it up. They were incredible blades. Awesome video and I can't wait to get some of these products and try them! Happy New Year!
Awesome Video Nick! I've really enjoyed your video's, especially your blade reviews. I have very tough and thick facial hair and I've tried a bunch of different blades. Currently my favorites are Gillette Silver Blues and Kai blades, really looking forward to those reviews.
Awesome. My Merkur 34C is definitely one of my mainstay razors. However, I'm really glad you chose to use your Gillette black handle Super Speed. I have a '69 (same era as yours) and it is a well balanced, mild to medium aggressive razor, and are definitely 3 pass razors but just awesome razors. Great video!
It is the best blades ( Voskhod and rapira platinum lux) i have ever used, and i will use it forever, i compared it with many blades nothing compared to it
Excellent review. I have several of the products you've mentioned (B&M Seville, 7'Oclock blades, and Fine Platinum aftershave). I totally agree with the 7'Oclock green box blades being the go to blade. I discovered them about a year and half and they are my favorite blades. What does the Lucky Tiger aftershave & tonic smell like? I've seen this around but not haven't taken the time to check it out.
Nice choices Nick, I thought the iKon 102 might have won the razor of the year but it's nice to see the old legend get the accolade. I also thought Reef Point may have won the battle of the soaps, cannot argue with B&M though. I have Latha and it's outstanding as is the matching aftershave. Have a new soap and aftershave on its way to me, Saponificio Varesino 70th. Have you tried it?
hello nick, love your videos helps out so much.l order the merkur you have linked it this video it came in a 3 piece razor I thought the merkur 34c was a two piece.do you know of any chance merkur has made or did I get sent the wrong razor.
hey nick i love your videos. i'm new to wet shaving and find your videos very informative. I was wondering where you get your soaps and if you have any recommendations that would be very helpful. thank you. keep up the great videos.
Great video as always, Nick! Be careful with that Lucky Tiger though, it's made with a hefty amount of Tetrasodium EDTA which is highly toxic and a harsh carcinogen. I'd stay away from it!
my wife bought me a new razor for Christmas off of Amazon called Vikings. You should check it out. It has become my go-to. As always, enjoyed the video. Have a Happy New Year!
Thanks Nick! And Happy New Year!!! Can you recommend a great store for me to check out when I am in Chicago. Staying at the Chicago Hilton and of course will be around the Michigan Mile. Great videos and certainly has helped as I really get into wet shaving!
Great video Nick, I'm one of your ew 2015 subscribers as I discovered your channel about 4 months ago and have learnt a lot from your videos. And I m going to try the double across the growth next shave. Never thought of that - DER! Good tip, thanks heaps. All the best for your channel in 2016 and I will continue to be part of the community. Cheers
Cool to see you use your grandfathers SS Nick! Got a birth year black handle SS myself! Very nice razor indeed... But my daily driver is a merkur 1904 OC... Based on one of your first reviews! Let's hope 2016 is a great one and I hope to see us both around the 30k mark! ... Or even more hopefully:)Joe
Happy New Year Nick! Thank you for introducing me to Wet Shaving, it has been a great trip!! Keep up the good work, looking forward to seeing your new videos.
hey nick, does the Fine Platinum aftershave smell like Executive Man (my fav scent) from Stirling Soaps? Stirling says that smells close to Creed Aventus also and I'd be willing to buy it blindly if it smells close to that.
Hey Nick Im curious, I bought a Parker 26c and used it with Persona blades but it left some stubble behind after multiple passes. Do you think using the Merkur 34C and the Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Stainless blades will be a better result? Thank again. (PS ordered the Platinum after shave thank for the recommend.)
I was really looking forward to this one! Great video & I plan to try some of this stuff but since you used the 34c last year I think this year at least deserves a runner up! lol I was surprised by the blade choice, I was expecting Kai blades based on your reviews or maybe voskhod - personally I'm totally hung up on polsilvers - yea a little pricey but I'm using it on my face after all lol
What a great year you've had on youtube you've come so far your content is amazing I wanted you to film this video on Instagram haha thanks for doing it!!!!! Best regards Jeremy
Great vid, Nick! :D Awesome to see someone else enjoying Lucky Tiger, love that stuff! Personally, what I like to do is after my shave I rub in a bit of the Lucky Tiger Menthol Vanishing Cream, I let that sink in for a few moments, long enough to clean up a bit, before I put on the LT Tonic. So much greatness! lol
Does anyone know if the Merkur 34c is drastically different than the 23C long handle? My first DE and only razor is the 23C and want to try other ones (I do really like the 23c)? Any recommendations?
Thanks so much Nick for including us in your Shave Gear of the Year 2015. We are truly honored and greatly appreciate your constant support and encouragement. Happy New Year!
Nick, I am relatively new to DE shaving. My son got me started just before Thanksgiving 2015. During college he was looking for a way to shave some dollars out of his budget and discovered DE shaving. Your videos have been a tremendous help to me both for technique tips and reviews of various products. You have helped shorten the learning curve tremendously. I now look forward to my shaving experience each time. Thanks! Hope your year ahead is full of good health and success in your chosen career.
I started wet shaving very early 2015. So every product was new to me. These are the products I enjoyed the most.
-Razor wise Gem 1912/ Schick Injector type L (honorable mention Parker 26C)
-Blade wise Astra SP/Rapira Swedish Supersteel.
-Soap B&M Bay Rum/ Soap Commander Fortitude
- Brush Razorock Plissoft Barber/ Omega 10049/ Semogue SOC
Those were my top picks. Had to pick more than one for most categories as there are so many great options out there. My single edge razors did edge out all of my DE razors like the De89/ 102/ 26C, but it was a close call. I just prefer the shave from a thicker blade it seems.
+Nicholas Nore After a while you will see, it's the best way of shaving. I don't go back to plastic trash.
Gave you ever tried Pre-Shave? The shave will become much more milder, the result BBS.
Bottle 4€ at Rossmann.
Thanks Nick. We appreciate the shout-out on a few of our products. I wish you a healthy and prosperous 2016!
+nick shaves Thank you very much for your how to shave playlist.
I've been shaving balled every since high school and I recently transitioned from Cartridge Razors and can gels. My first Soap for wet shaving is Barrister and Mann Saville and Taylor of old bond street Coconut.
Your chanel is the foundation to multiple youtube channels like yours. Shaving has been part of my habits for my life.
The key that made me so excited for my package coming through the mail and door step was just witnessing your channels and others like yours. I'm sold just based on how the community enjoys it. Thank you again for providing the support and resources to transition seamlessly.
YOU MAKE ALL OF THIS POSSIBLE, If we didn't have you to watch, we would suck at shaving and have to try so many things ourselves. Happy new year and the best of luck to you.
Good vid. Only tip I could add is that you will maximize the benefit of after shave products if you can wait 3-5 minutes for complete absorption before applying the balm.
Thank you Nick for all of your videos. You introduced me to DE shaving, which has been a wonderful new activity to enjoy.
I agree with Nick about the Merkur 34C HD, it is fantastic razor, my personal favourite one.
I'm fairly new to wet shaving and thus far I've been using vanderhagen soap and dorco blades. Today I finally tried tobs cream and a feather blade, and I am so grateful that I did!!! Anyway, I just wanted to say thanks for all the great videos. Your channel is by far and away my favorite shave channel!
I agree with tallow being great (for me anyway). I get less irritation / burning from most of them for some reason and if properly dried, they can last quite a while for use in a rotation. My fav brushes are Semogue 830, Savile Row 3326 and Stirling 'Kong' 26mm. I haven't been too happy with the SOC 2 Badger to date.
Hi Nick, I agree on the Boar Brushes, they tend to have a bit more integrity and allow you to apply more pressure both to the soap and your face. I don't know if it is a phase for me but I now have 2 of them, the Semogue and the Omega. I also have several badger brushes as well and will trade off once in a while. I have fine Accoutrements American Barber and fresh Vetiver, will try the Platinum as per your recommendations.
I'm a "Feather" blade guy, but otherwise I agreed on every pick. And I LOVE the FINE Platinum. It's incredible.
Great video Nick. I agree with a lot of your recommendations. The green super stainless blades are my go to blade in pretty much every razor I have tried. My most recent shave used them in a newly acquired vintage Gillette "new" short comb and it may have just been one of the best shaves of my life.
B&M has some great scents and awesome performance.
The Semogue 830 was actually my starter brush and once broken in it is a great brush but I soon became a full synthetic convert. I have both of the RazoRock Plissoft versions but my favorite is the barber handle. They have the perfect amount of splay and density and make some amazing lather. I even like to face lather with them which is something I do not do with natural brushes. It is one that should be on every "beginners" suggestion list.
Lucky Tiger is some great stuff, also just used it for the first time today. A great citrus scent that disappears quickly (for good or bad) and leaves a nice smooth feeling. I didn't find it hydrating or drying. I also liked Thayers Rose and unscented witch hazel as an alternative alcohol free option.
Happy New Year
I'm recently new to your channel and enjoy watching your stuff,
2014 I was cutting my own hair and shaving with a cut throat razor but since starting my current job in 2015 i stopped, after watching some of your video's you've got me intrigued again, yesterday i ordered;
£25 Muhle R106 Closed Comb Safety Razor
£29.50 Muhle Synthetic Fibre Silvertip Shaving Brush (Medium)
£5.60 Proraso Shave Cream (sensitive)
£0.99 Wilkinson Sword Double Edge Razor Blades
I wish i had seen your video before ordering some of these, you really have found some nice, well priced items.
I look forward to starting my collection and hopefully enjoy shaving with a old school razor.
...oo also a Shavebowl from kickstarter 38dollars, but i think a porcelain one in the future would be nicer
Thanks for the hard work Nick! The information you put out there is complete and awesome. Tons of help for us newbie shavers ;)
I just noticed that your three brushes of the year are three of the seven in my rotation - and I totally agree that all three are great. (My others include the Savile Row 3824, the WSP stubby high mountain white, the SOC boar, and the Shave Revolution 26 mm synthetic. All are excellent IMO.)
34c and Lucky Tiger are great choices. I like Fine also but American Blend is my favorite.
Nick, I finally ordered and just received my Merkur 34C. Its great. I can honestly say I've had my best shaves this week! Thanks again for your very informative videos.
You deserve way way more subscribers your videos are awesome!!
Great video! Really want to try it the fine platinum aftershave.
Congrats on the successful channel! You've enriched my shaving life for sure. I'll try out that owner's club and the Seville soap.
Another great video!
Thanks for recommending various brushes and aftershave options. There is a great diversity of preferences on these products. Highlighting your favorites in various categories is very thoughtful and helpful!
Waiting for my starter kit from Maggard. Looking forward to trying out wet shaving!
Hey Nick! I shall try one Razo Rock shave soap and Lucky Tiger or Fine after shave. Thanks for the tip!
I've bought a pack of Gillette Super Stainless blades since you like them so much. Looking forward to get a shave with them. The best blade I have tried so far is Personna Platinum Chrome. They are very smooth in my opinion and middle of the road in terms of sharpness, so I hope that the Super Stainless are going to be like that too.
Hi Nick--agreed the 7 O'clocks are great! Semogue 830 Boar is great too using it tomorrow with some PAA Gondolier. I bought a few of the RazoRock Plissoft to give away (10 bucks) Lucky Tiger Aftershave / Face Tonic is one of my favorites too! Thanks for all the videos
I just recently switched to a safety razor for shaving (mostly based on your 2014 picks). So far it is amazing! So much better than my old shave routine. Thanks for the great reviews and shaving tips!
Thanks for the great content. Been wet shaving for about 10 years... but your tip on the alum block was greatly appreciated.
Really nice way to finish the shave.
Thanks for the great videos Nick. I just made the switch to wet shaving based on your recommendations, Amazon should give you a cut of the sales people make based on your recco. I'm looking forward to ditching these cartriges that have tore up my face for way too long.
awesome video as always sir. have really learned a lot from watching your videos. I do have a question though. what do you do with all the products that you do reviews on?
Great stuff Nick. I still use a tip you posted long ago. Adding a touch of water to your shave soap, letting it sit and then using that goopy water as a bit of a pre-shave. I dig your videos and remember my first de shaves and seeing you mention the environmental benefits of DE shavings. One of the main reasons I switched . Bravo man!
hey, man. Thank you so much for going through the trouble of writing a complete list in the description -- very helpful.
A much belated happy new year, Nick. Thanks for the videos; you help me stay informed and enjoy the hobby more.
My Merkur 34C is on the way. Can't wait. Thanks man.
Thanks Nick! Great choices! Already have 4-5 of these on order - can't wait to use them!
I agree on the merkur 34c. it's my go to razor. I have several other razors but I'd be ok with just the merkur
I started DE shaving last year also. have you tried an adjustable razor? My wife got her dads De razors , A 1951 Gillette 3 piece with org. box and a Gillette slim adjustable. I like them both, I switch back and forth. The adjustable one can go from almost no cutting action to very very aggressive I go to that one for a scary close shave. The fixed one is about a 3.5 on the adj. one. (I started with the pawnstar advertised razor you can buy at Walmart for 20 bucks).
Great video and Happy New Year. One recommendation for you to try this year is Shave Secret shave oil. I've been using it for years by itself with no soap or creme. No irritations and always get a close shave.
As always really good video with some excellent recommendations and tips. Like the choice of blades, soap and brush. My experience with Merkur is different however. I bought the 33C Classic Safety Razor (which has the same head as the 34C?) already the surface on the head has deteriorated so whatever thin coating there was worn away and looks tacky. It's light enough to be used as a travel razor and that it is what I shall use it for. iKon much better build. Worth paying a bit extra for quality materials and build
Nick, also wanted to mention. I too am a fan of both SC balm and Fine AS. I've tried a few different balms but always find myself going back to Soap Commander. Thanks again man .
Can you tell me if that Lucky Tiger have a scent. I am looking for a nonscent aftershave.
Nice review of products that are available to the average person. Each item is reasonably priced and a good performer. B&M sosp is a bit pricey but, it is a high quality.
Thanks for taking time out of you day to make this video and the others.
Recently discovered your channel- thank you! Getting so much out of your thoughtful and enjoyable reviews. This was my first year with DE shaving and recently upgraded to the Merkur 23C (from a cheap Weishi) and am really really getting into it. Thanks for your good work and happy new year, Nick!
Great stuff as always, mate!! Happy new year, Nick... I wish all good in your life and keep up these great videos!
My gear of the year was:
Brush: the Condor sm3050. It's a simple brazilian boar brush that it's just invincible... Nothing can beat that! So smooth... There isn't much hair, but for me it's just what I need.
Blade: Supermax platinum plus. Just gets the job done with no headache haha
Safety razor: brazilian Gillette 'superspeed' from the 50's. I bought one because I really enjoyed the one that my father has.
Soap: limited edition from a soap factory here from brazil called Ingá Saboaria Artesanal, and the soap is called "Pé no Gelo". It was made because we at the forum "barbear classico" wanted something for the summer. I don't recall the exact formula (I'm already going to sleep lol) but you should know that it was used just fine stuff to do that soap, as the others soaps, they are the best thing there are out there. I recommend you to buy something from them. Actually, it's just a guy, if I recall.
After shave: I use a simple after shave from nivea called Silver protect... It feels and smells good.
+Nick Shaves great choices, as always. I'm a huge fan of the Barrister and Mann products too, and yeah, that scent is killer. Also picked up one of their latha brand soaps at Pasteur Pharmacy in NYC a few months ago ... totally solid product and a great value. I've been into the creams recently, especially TOBS (even though they were pretty snobby with me at their London shop). My go-to razor this year is the 37C --after going to the slant, I can't seem to go back! Thanks for all the great information over the past year, Nick ... your channel is such a great resource and I wish you the best in 2016.
Great video! Your recommendations are spot on.
your most welcome nick glad to follow you, been following you ever since i started wet shaving this year October g thanks for the great tips. Gillette 7 O'clock green most preferred razor blades on my Edwin Jaguar Kelvin and merkur 33c and futur. Happy New year and all the Best
Hi Nick. Great video as usual. Was wondering, I too have very sensitive fair skin and trying to use a straight razor I cut myself pretty good a couple of times. Of course I healed up before to long but the cuts left a red line. Have you ever experienced that and does the red line fade in time or maybe you know of a balm that would help. Thanks a lot.
Have you tried the gillette silver blues yet? I love the 7 o'clocks, but do find the silver blues to be just a little bit better for me. Based on other stuff you've said I suspect we have very similar skin.
Happy New Year to you Nick. Appreciate all the information that you put out through your videos. Blessings to you and your family for 2016. I truly love my Merkur 34c and I too find it coming back to it repeatedly no matter how many razors I have in my collection or try. My goal for 2016 is to try a slant razor.
Hey nick! Love ur videos brother been watching you for a good year now ans your vids are now my go to when i need advice on a product. I was wondering if you could review the Antica Barbiella Colla shaving soap. Wanna know if its just hyped up like truefitt hill or if its actually as great as i hear it is.
You have some very helpful videos, what are some good sites to buy products from. It'd hard for me to find sites, the same ones keep coming up no mater what I put in the search?
Nick, you are the man! I found your channel last year when I first started wet shaving when de safety razor and became a subscriber right off the bat. Those personna lab blues are awesome blades. I never would have even known about them if not for you. I got a sleeve of them from Amazon and thanks to someone a friend I had a gc at amazon so I got those blades for crazy cheap! I got myself a couple times with them but not the blade's fault it was my own because i do have an outdoor cat and he scratched me the other day and I opened it up. They were incredible blades. Awesome video and I can't wait to get some of these products and try them! Happy New Year!
Awesome Video Nick! I've really enjoyed your video's, especially your blade reviews. I have very tough and thick facial hair and I've tried a bunch of different blades. Currently my favorites are Gillette Silver Blues and Kai blades, really looking forward to those reviews.
Awesome. My Merkur 34C is definitely one of my mainstay razors. However, I'm really glad you chose to use your Gillette black handle Super Speed. I have a '69 (same era as yours) and it is a well balanced, mild to medium aggressive razor, and are definitely 3 pass razors but just awesome razors. Great video!
Great video as always, NIck. Thanks for taking the time to share this with us.
I'm also a big fan of Semogue boar brushes.
You should try Royal Muske cologne/aftershave. I believe it's alcohol based, but I've enjoyed it a lot! Smells very classic in my opinion
It is the best blades ( Voskhod and rapira platinum lux) i have ever used, and i will use it forever, i compared it with many blades nothing compared to it
Can you do a lather review on some of Dr. Jons soaps, or have you
Happy new year Nick, to you and your wife, thanks for all the videos :)
Excellent review. I have several of the products you've mentioned (B&M Seville, 7'Oclock blades, and Fine Platinum aftershave). I totally agree with the 7'Oclock green box blades being the go to blade. I discovered them about a year and half and they are my favorite blades.
What does the Lucky Tiger aftershave & tonic smell like? I've seen this around but not haven't taken the time to check it out.
It smells like oranges.
Nice choices Nick, I thought the iKon 102 might have won the razor of the year but it's nice to see the old legend get the accolade.
I also thought Reef Point may have won the battle of the soaps, cannot argue with B&M though. I have Latha and it's outstanding as is the matching aftershave.
Have a new soap and aftershave on its way to me, Saponificio Varesino 70th. Have you tried it?
hello nick, love your videos helps out so much.l order the merkur you have linked it this video it came in a 3 piece razor I thought the merkur 34c was a two piece.do you know of any chance merkur has made or did I get sent the wrong razor.
hey nick i love your videos. i'm new to wet shaving and find your videos very informative. I was wondering where you get your soaps and if you have any recommendations that would be very helpful. thank you. keep up the great videos.
Nick when should one replace a brush? Every 3 months?
Great video as always, Nick! Be careful with that Lucky Tiger though, it's made with a hefty amount of Tetrasodium EDTA which is highly toxic and a harsh carcinogen. I'd stay away from it!
Happy New Year Nick, love your channel!
Great video Nick! Can you do a lather review of any of the Art of Shaving Soaps?
my wife bought me a new razor for Christmas off of Amazon called Vikings. You should check it out. It has become my go-to. As always, enjoyed the video. Have a Happy New Year!
Great channel great guy love the Gillette 7 o clocks as well hope you have a great new year Nick.
Thanks Nick! And Happy New Year!!! Can you recommend a great store for me to check out when I am in Chicago. Staying at the Chicago Hilton and of course will be around the Michigan Mile. Great videos and certainly has helped as I really get into wet shaving!
What about Merz Apothecary that the Q Brothers own. Nick made a video of said store. It looks like a wet shaver's heaven.
+Joe Friday thanks. Will look it up!
Love the vids Nick...I hope you do a little more straight razor shaves and reviews in 2016. Happy new year!! Cheers
Fantastic Vid, thanks. Happy 2016.
Great video Nick, I'm one of your ew 2015 subscribers as I discovered your channel about 4 months ago and have learnt a lot from your videos. And I m going to try the double across the growth next shave. Never thought of that - DER! Good tip, thanks heaps. All the best for your channel in 2016 and I will continue to be part of the community. Cheers
Hey Nick, can you review the Parker 22R DE razor.
Cool to see you use your grandfathers SS Nick! Got a birth year black handle SS myself! Very nice razor indeed... But my daily driver is a merkur 1904 OC... Based on one of your first reviews! Let's hope 2016 is a great one and I hope to see us both around the 30k mark! ... Or even more hopefully:)Joe
Have you tried or/and have any opinion about coconut oil instead of using after shave?
Haha I knew you'd like that Plissoft! I love it.
+Brian Jacobson Thats a very nice brush from razorock and the price is amazing!
Happy New Year Nick! Thank you for introducing me to Wet Shaving, it has been a great trip!! Keep up the good work, looking forward to seeing your new videos.
this was good to watch Inspires me to be a Wet Shave ! Awesome stuff man
hey nick, does the Fine Platinum aftershave smell like Executive Man (my fav scent) from Stirling Soaps? Stirling says that smells close to Creed Aventus also and I'd be willing to buy it blindly if it smells close to that.
New subscriber here. Cool video Nick! Thanks for all of the tips and great advice!
Hey Nick Im curious, I bought a Parker 26c and used it with Persona blades but it left some stubble behind after multiple passes. Do you think using the Merkur 34C and the Gillette 7 O'Clock Super Stainless blades will be a better result? Thank again. (PS ordered the Platinum after shave thank for the recommend.)
Awesome reviews Nick! Thank you so much for all the videos! You're a big inspiration!
I was really looking forward to this one! Great video & I plan to try some of this stuff but since you used the 34c last year I think this year at least deserves a runner up! lol I was surprised by the blade choice, I was expecting Kai blades based on your reviews or maybe voskhod - personally I'm totally hung up on polsilvers - yea a little pricey but I'm using it on my face after all lol
@nick shaves how do i take care of my badger brush
Great video sir
Just found your channel and loved the video!
Do you have a cologne you like to pair with the Lucky Tiger?
Great picks, Nick! Glad you like those Gillette greens! The best shave for your dollar out there, in my opinion.
I need to try that Semogue 830!
What a great year you've had on youtube you've come so far your content is amazing I wanted you to film this video on Instagram haha thanks for doing it!!!!! Best regards Jeremy
Great vid, Nick! :D
Awesome to see someone else enjoying Lucky Tiger, love that stuff! Personally, what I like to do is after my shave I rub in a bit of the Lucky Tiger Menthol Vanishing Cream, I let that sink in for a few moments, long enough to clean up a bit, before I put on the LT Tonic. So much greatness! lol
Does anyone know if the Merkur 34c is drastically different than the 23C long handle? My first DE and only razor is the 23C and want to try other ones (I do really like the 23c)? Any recommendations?
Happy New Year Nick
Would you be willing to do a review of the Trader Joe's "Close Shave Shaving Kit"? It's $10 for a synthetic brush, soap, and an aftershave balm.
Hey Nick, just wondering who signed that picture in the back ground?
Do you still use your whipped dog badger brush?
Great review
You used the balm on your forehead?
So which is better the plissoft or the 830
You named off quite a few B&M scents, but not Bay Rum. How does B&M's Bay Rum rank up?