Grandfather's (Restored) Safety Razor!

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6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I hope that you find my videos informational and enjoyable. The key to any great shave is technique, and there are lots of great products to help you get there. Thank you for you views, subscriptions, comments and likes!
Nick
How to Shave with a Safety Razor
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@WilfredForbert 5 жыл бұрын

Please ignore the trolls who are suggesting something bad has happened to Nick (and even refer to his wife as a widow). He recently had a baby. Maybe that's why he hasn't been heard from.

@TexTom1981 5 жыл бұрын

Between being a new dad and medical school, I can't imagine he's got a lot of time for the videos.

@bcastro2798 5 жыл бұрын

How did you get this information?

@TexTom1981 5 жыл бұрын

One of the videos (I don't recall which) he mentioned that he'd gotten into med school. The new dad thing...I'm basing that on other comments made throughout his channel. I haven't heard/seen him mention it in one of his videos.

@josephmcgee5985 5 жыл бұрын

Great to hear Nick is OK and doing well. He was the first wet shaver I followed. Hope he gets back to it soon!

@crazyranger100 5 жыл бұрын

@Justin-ztd If you go to the Facebook profile of his wife you can see a photo from January with Nick in it and his baby.

@Soarvivor 5 жыл бұрын

I found this channel today, and while I'm sad he doesn't still upload, I'm glad he made enough videos to help the beginners of the shaving community. Thank you for your service, Nick.

@t0rk_ 5 жыл бұрын

Miss your videos Nick. You made great content, and I know a lot of people would love to see more if/when the time is right. Hope all has been well with you and your family.

@Koato 5 жыл бұрын

I know you are probably busy fixing bones, I wanted to click over and say thanks for making all these shaving videos. I've been wetshaving for about 3 and a half months and it's been very enjoyable and relaxing. The how to videos you posted were the most helpful out of any of the others that I watched when starting out! Peace!

@tiendaforense 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Nick, thanks for sharing these grandfather´s treasures with us, to me they are old jewels, nothing less. I hope you are back soon.

@goldensteeltv8546 6 жыл бұрын

Great shave. My dad told me my late grandfather had a vintage safety razor he used to have. I'll ask my grandmother about it so I can get a look at it. It's great showing the vintage stuff your grandfather had

@thegoodhood 5 жыл бұрын

Nick I wish you success, you seem a very mature and hard working person and I believe in you. You are strong and you can do this!

@markgallagherus 5 жыл бұрын

Nick I have enjoyed your videos. I hope you have secured a position in your field with a Hospital of your choice. Assuming you are working I am sure your days are very long say 15 or 16 hours. Good luck understand you are busy! Mark Gallagher

@kenhappen2u 6 жыл бұрын

I have my Grandfathers adjustable from 1965 he used every day . it means more to me than any razor I have bought and it reminds me of him every time I see / use it .

@markford1646 6 жыл бұрын

It's great that you get to shave with your grandfather's razors; nice job on the restoration. That is such a good idea for the shave stand, thanks for demonstrating it.

@MadAzn53 6 жыл бұрын

So many wonderful items from your Grandfather. That is such a beautiful razor and restoration. Enjoy them and keep up the videos. I'm still new to wet shaving (again), and lots of good information and techniques.

@spencerfrankel414 6 жыл бұрын

Wow nick. Beautiful shave mate. I'm so glad you're able to keep these moving on down the generations to come. That is a króna, it's a killer Shaver, hope you're doing well my friend. Can't wait for the next shaves

@stevenroach6809 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all your videos. Among all of the great informational videos concerning shaving and the products related to it, yours have helped me make a lot of decisions on what things to try. The only thing left is a 12 step program to help me stop buying more stuff.

@The_Spectre. 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, Nick. I'm glad you are enjoying your Grandfather's razor. It's sad to think that many old razors were simply thrown into the trash.

@opinionator3884 4 жыл бұрын

I bought a restored 1965 SuperSpeed from Razor Emporium. They did an amazing job restoring it and what a great shave. Incredibly easy to get the proper angle and is very comfortable.

@MAThomas0912 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all your time and effort put into these videos. Recently got into wet shaving for my birthday after watching videos about how terrible cartridge razors are. Couldn’t agree more!

@tzougas8061 6 жыл бұрын

Hello. I am new to wet shaving. I was using cartridges previously. I ordered a Parker 97r razor and I am on my first week trying to learn it. Thank you for your videos they are very helpful (and relaxing)!

@ShaneC2788 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the videos you made,it helped me get started wet shaving.

@timomick912 6 жыл бұрын

That’s a great razor Nick. I have a 1963 Slim Adjustable from Razor Emporium that is one of my favorite vintage razors. I like using a Feather blade with that razor on setting 3.

@odysseusjak 6 жыл бұрын

That's great, Nick! I'm glad you got some of your grandfather's shaving kit. The Slim Adjustable is one of my favorite razors. I picked mine up from an antique shop for less that $15. I need to send it to Razor Emporium for a clean up but it looks fantastic. Looking forward to see your before and after videos.

@andrewglasgow6913 6 жыл бұрын

Loved this video, thanks. I was lucky enough to find my grandad's 1956 Superspeed red tip razor in his bathroom cabinet (30 years after he passed away). My gran had kept it there next to his shaving brush and tube of Tabac. I too sent the razor to Razor Emporium, from Scotland, for a refurb and Rhodium finish, what an amazing job they did :)

@dc76384 4 жыл бұрын

Nick I absolutely love my slim adjustable. My favorite vintage razor.

@mikeh9701 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Nick- Very nice shave today; thank you! Great to see your Grandfather’s shaving gear. The restored Slim Adjustable must have a lot of significance for you, I’m sure. Take care and best regards!

@DRock6906 6 жыл бұрын

Great video Nick! My late Dad had a Gillette Black Beauty from the 1970's that he used to use. One day I decided to get it and clean it up and use it to shave on his Birthday, Father's Day, Memorial Day, and Veteran's Day. But I started using it more often and now I have it in rotation with my other razors cause it shaves so well! Your Grandfather would be proud!

@terrym1065 6 жыл бұрын

Nice shave Nick. Great find of your Grandfathers Slim Adjustable. Restore that brush, neat find. Good video. Enjoy!

@trueblu8 4 жыл бұрын

We miss you Nick shaves! You're one of the guys that got me started in the hobby. When are you coming back?

@Juraberg 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Nick. Nice to see you back. I wish I had some shaving gear from my grandfather. He was born 2 years before King Gillette got the patent for his safety razor. Therefore my grandad could have had original gear from around the First World War., imagine. It's great you keep up memory of grandpa with his old razors and brush.💈👍🏼

@ericschaffer9228 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Nick, I also had my grandfather's 1975 Black Beauty refurbished at Razor Emporium. It came back looking brand new. I use it for a head shave with a Gillette black DE blade. I use a 1948 Gillette Tech for my face with a Astra SP. Both great razors.

@steweythecatdog 5 жыл бұрын

Happy New Year Nick . Hope all is well . Haven’t seen you on KZfaq in forever. God Bless

@kittrainbow7 6 жыл бұрын

Very cool rotary stand👍 Also the restored Gilette adjustable looks great.

@robertwhite2615 6 жыл бұрын

I have owned that same razor since 1967 ,new when I joined the navy . Never opened the doors to adjust .and no Problems. Thanks Bob

@RichardCollier434 5 жыл бұрын

hope you are ok , give us some news . even if it's just a 30 sec. video .

@blackr0se 5 жыл бұрын

COME BACK NICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@danielhill9231 5 жыл бұрын

You haven't heard? Super sad.

@chrisd.c.570 5 жыл бұрын

@Justinztd Seriously? Where did you get this information?

@johnfiaschetti3926 5 жыл бұрын

What happened ??

@johnfiaschetti3926 5 жыл бұрын

@@danielhill9231 what happened ?

@tylerhjones44 5 жыл бұрын

Nick!!! We need more videos!

@Haramyst 5 жыл бұрын

Hello Nick, greetings from a fan who misses your videos. We would love to hear from you. No need for shaving talk -- just to say hi and to tell us how you're life and career are going. I think I speak for a lot of people who have come to love your videos and respect and admire you, more that merely for your shaving acumen. I remember what a hectic and busy time it is when one is starting in a profession ... you certainly must have a lot on your plate. You really seem like a great guy who I'd love to share a beer and good conversation with. Please let us know that you're okay, and we wish you great success in your personal life and profession. Cheers!

@chadmcbased 6 жыл бұрын

Nice shave Nick, you seem like a great guy.

@robertallen6074 6 жыл бұрын

Glad to see that you're back making videos again. Glad to see that you have and actually shave with one of your grandfather's razors. I also have a Gillette slim adjustable which is my birthday razor. Date code K3 which is a 1965 3rd quarter that I bought off eBay. It is one of my top two favorite razors. The other razor in my top two is a 1948 - 1950 Gillette aristocrat.

@rayr5950 6 жыл бұрын

I also have a 1948 - 1950 Gillette aristocrat that I acquired about a month or two ago. That's become my favorite non-adjustable TTO. I know it has the same head as a 40's style Super Speed but with a fatter handle and that deep cut knurling it has a very different feel.

@warrenburch6545 6 жыл бұрын

Nice shave. The Slim is one of my favorite razors.

@kodiak0318 6 жыл бұрын

Nick, I m looking for that stand and I am having trouble finding it! Great video and I am happy you can honor your grandfather by utilizing his shave gear!

@randyshaves7956 6 жыл бұрын

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@timmonsshavestandsllc6040 6 жыл бұрын

timmonsshavestands.com Thank you!

@johnfiaschetti3926 5 жыл бұрын

Where are ya Nick.... Hope all is well ... God Bless

@chrisgaurissr1504 6 жыл бұрын

That is a beautiful razor Nick!

@Stallionfragrancereviews 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful vintage razor!

@nickw22689 6 жыл бұрын

Finally a shaving stand fit for a Nick Shaves!

@timmonsshavestandsllc6040 5 жыл бұрын

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@argirisd6008 6 жыл бұрын

What a great shave Nick that razor looks very nice my mother inlaw gave me her father's gillette super speed and his brush. It great to use and keep things to remember your loved one and think about how many times it was used and to have a name linked to the razor not like the razors you get from Ebay etc is awesome great shave my friend

@buzzz623 6 жыл бұрын

Nice video Nick! I just sent my Gillette Slim to Razor Emporium for a revamp also and can’t wait to get it back.

@abefrohman1759 6 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you got to keep your grandfathers stuff. My dad was a DE guy and had a dozen or so all 40s-60s. When he passed my mom gave them to the Salvation Army. When I ask her why she said why would you want a bunch of old razors. 😡

@Guthrumful 6 жыл бұрын

sorry man, that stinks

@joyghosh7239 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss of razors

@MrIsaac-qc8dc 6 жыл бұрын

Nick, You need to make videos more often!!!

@MegaMig79 6 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful razor Nick. I´m going to try and purchase one online.

@millenniumflc 5 жыл бұрын

Quick question. I been DE shaving for a while with the same products for a while (Merkur 34c and Astra Platinum blades) but, I feel I can get a closer shave. I don’t want to get crazy and end up owning 20 different blades, razors, soaps, brushes blah blah. I’m a bit of a minimalist. To try getting a closer shave should I get an other razor or try an other blade with my razor? Please let me know.

@MrJrtraylor 4 жыл бұрын

Hey. Know you're busy, but we miss you.

@Hiker1792 6 жыл бұрын

I have my grandfathers vintage Gillette adjustable slim as well!! Such a beautiful cool and innovative razor for the time!! You can look up the serial number on it and find the year of manufacturing. Very cool!

@interpolagent9 6 жыл бұрын

The slim adjustable is one of my favourite vintage razors.

@2010stoof 3 жыл бұрын

Schick KRONA early models had metal or plastic twist bottom and said KRONA on both blade doors. later models if i understood skipped the name on the doors. i have 2 plastic twist and one metal but all 3 say krona on the doors. i love them. if you haven't tried it you should. geometry is a bit different from Gillettes but once you dial it in its awesome!!! so glad you got to re-purpose your grandfather's stuff :-) FYI the knot on that worn brush can easily be replaced, but replaced with a knot that mimics the original may be difficult if it's a name brand brush. if its just a normal brush from back then, then you can easily have it re-knotted :-)

@cashau2965 5 жыл бұрын

...Nick if you are reading this you should really consider becoming active again on YT...been watching some of your reviews and found them really great...among the best out there...so please find some time to post once in a while at least...all the best

@nathanieldaiken1064 6 жыл бұрын

We need more videos, even if you revisit a previously featured blade or razor! Soap characteristics changes (by manufacturers tinkering) are also up for review.

@gnomeoshaves4641 6 жыл бұрын

That's awesome you have your grandfather's razors! By the way, you're going to get bombarded by messages saying to NEVER adjust the razor with the doors closed. Great shave Nick and glad you see you back! Hope all is well

@JLBJLB123 6 жыл бұрын

Love that brush. You should restore it.

@BrawlFreak786 5 жыл бұрын

Nick where you at we miss the videos. Please make an update video at least

@skibik64 6 жыл бұрын

The Slim is my favorite razor. I have one in my birth year and quarter(J3 = 3rd quarter of '64) and it is plated in rose gold, I love it. I don't have anything from my Grandfather but have my Dad's shave mug, brush and Schick Injector that is from the mid 60's that I use from time to time, the shave brush is not quite as bad as yours but it sheds too bad to where I have not used it. I don't think you can hurt these razors, there are no gears in the adjuster, just threads and I highly doubt you can hurt them. I think you would do more damage and stress opening and closing it since it takes that extra quarter turn to lock down the blade. Good luck with the new(old) gear.

@jeesuspuuseppa5662 5 жыл бұрын

Nice shave 😊

@2010stoof 3 жыл бұрын

if you want to try something that sounds weird, but works for me.... turn the aggressiveness up with later passes. 1st at 4 like you did. second at 6-7 and final at 9. as along as you have a good blade you're comfortable with in there you'll be surprised how well it works. (can even start lower to end up on a lower number if your skin dictates. make sure you give it the extra 1/4 turn to lock in the blade. feels weird at first when coming from superspeeds or krona (normal butterflys) but all the gillette adjustables have to have the 1/4 turn. with the vintage adjustables you have to release the lock on the blade. there's always a 1/4 turn at the end of closing the doors that normal butterflys don't have that the adjustables have to lock in the blade. make sure you open that 1/4 turn at least to take pressure off before changing the dial. (if you look at how the mechanism changes the height of the "cap" to the plate it'll make more sense.

@buller2309 5 жыл бұрын

continue the good work, greeting here from denmark

@matthewkaski2607 6 жыл бұрын

I've got that same Gillette. I believe it is a 1961. I got mine at an antique store for about 15 bucks. used it every single day during my deployment last year. was one of my favorite razors until I got my Merkur 39c. I think 39, or 37... can't remember, but that Gillette.... I always shaved 3 passes on 3. Good on you for getting your granddads. It is a fantastic razor.

@edwardamendola6200 6 жыл бұрын

Nick great vid. Love my birth year slim adjustable. I tried to google that shave stand and couldn’t find it. Could you post a link?

@georgepelekoudis 6 жыл бұрын

Nice shave stand!

@timmonsshavestandsllc6040 5 жыл бұрын

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@bjcundiff8623 6 жыл бұрын

Have you tried the bevel safety razor? If so can you do a review of it please. I can't really find many reviews of it on youtube. Thanks.

@gohabs365 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Nick, can you provide the link for your new shaving stand? Thank you.

@timmonsshavestandsllc6040 5 жыл бұрын

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@MichaelFenley 5 жыл бұрын

Where is 2019 shaving gear?

@graydog6284 4 жыл бұрын

Miss your videos Doc

@acipolla79 5 жыл бұрын

Congratulations!! Will u be making the 2019 big shave west?

@MrEEShooter 4 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to the razor before and after. I just had 2 razor revamped by Razor Emporium.

@jonosaymynameheisenbergyou5588 6 жыл бұрын

💪Good shave nick good tooo see you good razor is it I got one and rad blue one see you soon 👍

@markandrea9715 5 жыл бұрын

I would love to see you do a review of the Feather AS-D2, I'm thinking about getting one and your opinion would be valued.

@TexTom1981 5 жыл бұрын

I've got one and can tell you it's a beautiful piece of gear, but exTREMEly mild. It's engineered to be used with Feather Hi-Stainless blades. The combination can render fantastic shaves, but the angle of attack is a bit different from some of the other razors but once you find that, a one-pass shave isn't impossible. I've seen a couple of reviewers do the AS-D2 and they were funny...one (I think his name was Giovanni??) had someone loan theirs to him and he did his video with that...another one was a guy in his 50's who used the thing for the first pass ...liked it and for the second pass used a MÜHLE razor for the second pass....what's the point of THAT? But I can tell you that the Feather is a beautiful, mild razor. However, I'd also mention that it's not my daily shaver. I don't have a lot of razors (Edwin Jagger Kelvin, Merkur 34C-HD, Merkur 33C, Feather AS-D2 and Schick Krona [one of the last ones, I think]) and the Kelvin is by far my favorite to suit my face and technique with Astra SP blades. Just my personal experience and fave. If I've let my face go for a few days, I'll "fire up" the Feather (with Feather blades) and glide through the thick stuff with ease. But for BBS results, it's something you really have to work for because of the extremely narrow angle of attack to get the blade to do it's best work. Hope that's helpful.

@kairoberts2012 5 жыл бұрын

Inspiration I love watching your videos keep it up👍🏻 p.s make some more vidz

@ericcat9045 6 жыл бұрын

Do you have a link to the shave stand? Nothing is coming up on google. Those three (Black Super Speed, Slim, and Krona) razors must have been pretty popular. I also inherited those same tree from my grandfather.

@russmiller8059 5 жыл бұрын

Nick, where are you man? we miss you!

@vicentegregorio6476 6 жыл бұрын

Nice video! Where did you get the stand? Thanks.

@GreggGrose 6 жыл бұрын

Very nice that you were able to keep using your grandfather's razor. Can I ask whereabouts in northern Minnesota? I live in Duluth, this area is great (most of the year).

@Fendy1 5 жыл бұрын

Recently got into DE wetshaving, and have ordered a second hand Gillette Slim Adjustable 1966 in fairly good condition. For the price I would have been close to getting a Rockwell 6C, but decided to go for the twist adjustment. The Rockwell 6C looks good on your videos, but anyway, I hope the Gillette Slim Adjustable 1966 will be just as good or even better.

@Farnhamification 6 жыл бұрын

@nick You really should try a vintage Wilkinson. It's love to see a review of that

@The90sGamingGuy 5 жыл бұрын

Hope all is well with you. I also like the good shaves i get with classic Gillette safety razors. I have a gold Aristocrat probably 1960's model, a 1962 Gillette Slim Adjustable, 1975 Black Beauty, And a Super Speed silver handle. I want a Fatboy and a Toggle but those are very expensive right now.

@williamsm017 5 жыл бұрын

When is the next video coming!?

@chrism8187 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Nick, great videos....keep em coming? I just wondered...have you ever tried "the real shaving co" shave cream? If not, would be great to see you do a review.....needs to be lathered in a bowl....i think its one of the best on the market.....

@kunkundalin 6 жыл бұрын

*_Love it!_*

@crispinmunoz7062 6 жыл бұрын

Great shave, I’m a subscriber been watching your videos for a while, been wet shaving for about 2 years. Where did u get that shaving stand? I’d like to get me one thanks Nick.

@11nyrmess 6 жыл бұрын

Stirling Soap Company Finest Badger Shave Brush - 24mm Fan Knot . Hi Nick, awesome brush to try..$38.95..superb.

@conchagua 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Nick I miss your videos

@Perfectly_Balanced930 6 жыл бұрын

Did you also have it replated/refinished?

@ProficientWarrior 6 жыл бұрын

I'm just getting into DE razors (to save my skin, and money) My question is, I know a lot of people use a stand for the brush and razor (and the brush bit makes sense because the bristles are facing down) but to me I think it would make more sense to lay the razor horizontally rather than vertical so the razor can dry properly ? Thoughts? (This is with the basic 1 brush 1 razor holder as well, not that monster you have haha)

@shaunosullivan111 5 жыл бұрын

Hope you're doing ok Nick with whatever you're doing

@rainbow20112011 5 жыл бұрын

Please make another video...I can't wait forever!!! (Slamming my fist in an angry manner against my table.).

@BlainsTube 6 жыл бұрын

Great family memories. I'm guessing by the condition of that straight that your grandpa had a fairly tough beard?

@jeffreyepiscopo 6 жыл бұрын

Nick, I saw your review of the Astra Superior Platinum blades a while ago, and you said you liked them a lot, and they would definitely be in your shaving routine. Do you still use them, and if so, do you still love them?