Ah, thx, that helps … Ah, thx, that helps. And now my dictionary spits out sth that makes actually sense: crosshatch. And chevron stroke then is like herringbone pattern, I suppose?!
After rinsing off, … After rinsing off, as long as you’ve got a deep enough sink(basin) I’d recommend this slight variation: place your face directly under the stream of cold water, moving your head so that the water runs over every part of your face. Do this until your skin has adjusted to the temperature.
In very hot climates, and with good quality water, I have even found that this technique can remove the need for aftershave since the pores are firmly closed and the skin is left refreshed and invigorated.
He does 3 passes, … He does 3 passes, but if you notice, he only strokes the same area once per pass. I’ve been using a Mach3 for a few months now and I am very displeased with it. I find I sometimes have to resort to making 5-6strokes on the same spot and even sometimes shave against the grain on the same spot numerous times. It’s because I am not prepping my face correctly and using the proper technique. Mantic56 knows what he’s talking about. His YouTube channel is devoted to this shaving method.
Thanks for the … Thanks for the videos Mantic! I have a quick question, I notice you rinse with cold water after the first pass and with warm water after the 2nd and 3rd passes. I was always under the impression that you should always rinse with cold water while shaving. Is there something I am missing? Thanks again!
piratebri- Actually … piratebri- Actually I rinse with hot water for all my passes these days. Seems to work better for me. Most folks rinse with hot between passes and cold as a finish.
Lol wicked channel … Lol wicked channel I want to start shaving but my dad never yet frikken taught me! I sometimes use his shaver to slicken up my face. Today I put some weird shaving cream WITHOUT WATER (Mistake I think?) rubbed it all over and shaved LOL I whiped all the crap off and put lotion on my face instead of after shave. Am I in danger?! LOL
Excellent video, … Excellent video, great advice. About to try this new method. I often get bad ingrown hairs and tried many shave creams. I am just switching to a shave soap and new brush so hopefully combination of the lot will sort me out. Thanks from England
absolutly … absolutly outsanding stuff!! i keep my beard profiled most of the time but i think ill apply some of ur methods to my shaving routine … plus i can ask my grandad for some advices. he is actually still shaving in old good wetshaving style.
hey mantic im 15 … hey mantic im 15 years old and ive been growing hair in all of my face spots, however they are only a few, what would u recommend me to do in order to grow my beard faster and hairier???
my barber recommends shaving really often so i do it every 2 days, is this harming my skin or is it dangerous in some way?
SemphasNecros- The … SemphasNecros- The only solution is time. Shaving often to grow hair more quickly is a myth. Shaving normally will not harm your skin, though if you have a serious skin condition you probably need to talk to a dermatologist.
25 Responses to “Introduction to Traditional Wetshaving, Part 3: Shaving”
By mantic59 on May 31, 2007 | Reply
BertramG- Its like …
BertramG- Its like a criss-cross, as if you’re making “X’s” on your face.
By BertramG on May 31, 2007 | Reply
Ah, thx, that helps …
Ah, thx, that helps. And now my dictionary spits out sth that makes actually sense: crosshatch. And chevron stroke then is like herringbone pattern, I suppose?!
By SimonSpain on Jul 22, 2007 | Reply
After rinsing off, …
After rinsing off, as long as you’ve got a deep enough sink(basin) I’d recommend this slight variation: place your face directly under the stream of cold water, moving your head so that the water runs over every part of your face. Do this until your skin has adjusted to the temperature.
In very hot climates, and with good quality water, I have even found that this technique can remove the need for aftershave since the pores are firmly closed and the skin is left refreshed and invigorated.
By TheBlackParade1987 on Jul 27, 2007 | Reply
i dont have enough …
i dont have enough hair on my face. How many times do I have to save to have a full grown beard?
By mantic59 on Jul 28, 2007 | Reply
TheBlackParade1987- …
TheBlackParade1987- About the only solution is time.
By TheBlackParade1987 on Jul 28, 2007 | Reply
thank you
thank you
By piratebri on Aug 2, 2007 | Reply
He does 3 passes, …
He does 3 passes, but if you notice, he only strokes the same area once per pass. I’ve been using a Mach3 for a few months now and I am very displeased with it. I find I sometimes have to resort to making 5-6strokes on the same spot and even sometimes shave against the grain on the same spot numerous times. It’s because I am not prepping my face correctly and using the proper technique. Mantic56 knows what he’s talking about. His YouTube channel is devoted to this shaving method.
By piratebri on Aug 2, 2007 | Reply
Thanks for the …
Thanks for the videos Mantic! I have a quick question, I notice you rinse with cold water after the first pass and with warm water after the 2nd and 3rd passes. I was always under the impression that you should always rinse with cold water while shaving. Is there something I am missing? Thanks again!
By mantic59 on Aug 6, 2007 | Reply
piratebri- Actually …
piratebri- Actually I rinse with hot water for all my passes these days. Seems to work better for me. Most folks rinse with hot between passes and cold as a finish.
By xDi3hardx15 on Aug 16, 2007 | Reply
Lol wicked channel …
Lol wicked channel I want to start shaving but my dad never yet frikken taught me! I sometimes use his shaver to slicken up my face. Today I put some weird shaving cream WITHOUT WATER (Mistake I think?) rubbed it all over and shaved LOL I whiped all the crap off and put lotion on my face instead of after shave. Am I in danger?! LOL
By polakilehedova on Aug 29, 2007 | Reply
Why not use …
Why not use alcoholic aftershaves ?
By GerryDtributeman on Aug 31, 2007 | Reply
Nice work my friend …
Nice work my friend. Greetings from Ireland. I’ll take this advice on board. Cheers.
By glasspig on Sep 2, 2007 | Reply
The “wonder” part …
The “wonder” part happened way too fast!! hahaha.
By seangraham7 on Sep 4, 2007 | Reply
Excellent video, …
Excellent video, great advice. About to try this new method. I often get bad ingrown hairs and tried many shave creams. I am just switching to a shave soap and new brush so hopefully combination of the lot will sort me out. Thanks from England
By EndoftheDaySeries on Sep 5, 2007 | Reply
Now this is useful …
Now this is useful stuff on youtube.
Thanks!
By danthordan on Sep 15, 2007 | Reply
you offered GREAT …
you offered GREAT advice in a very well-made video.
Congrads!
By jvdoles on Oct 7, 2007 | Reply
Tried for the first …
Tried for the first time today, got some cuts on pass 2 and 3. Btw, nice video =]
By theodrin1 on Oct 23, 2007 | Reply
Wish i had time to …
Wish i had time to this daily
By thejamabides on Dec 3, 2007 | Reply
This is awesome
This is awesome
By EellyMayClampet on Jan 1, 2008 | Reply
And some men say …
And some men say women spend forever in the bathroom.
.
Nice vt.
.
sounds like …
Ann Maurice of the House Doctor.
Channel 5 London.
Cheers.
from,
del-boy.
By grandujin on Jan 8, 2008 | Reply
absolutly …
absolutly outsanding stuff!! i keep my beard profiled most of the time but i think ill apply some of ur methods to my shaving routine … plus i can ask my grandad for some advices. he is actually still shaving in old good wetshaving style.
By SemphasNecros on Jan 18, 2008 | Reply
Yey!!!!! England is …
Yey!!!!! England is soo cool hahaha i sound like an ass but i just love that country… XD
By SemphasNecros on Jan 18, 2008 | Reply
hey mantic im 15 …
hey mantic im 15 years old and ive been growing hair in all of my face spots, however they are only a few, what would u recommend me to do in order to grow my beard faster and hairier???
my barber recommends shaving really often so i do it every 2 days, is this harming my skin or is it dangerous in some way?
By mantic59 on Jan 18, 2008 | Reply
SemphasNecros- The …
SemphasNecros- The only solution is time. Shaving often to grow hair more quickly is a myth. Shaving normally will not harm your skin, though if you have a serious skin condition you probably need to talk to a dermatologist.
By SemphasNecros on Jan 18, 2008 | Reply
thnx glad to hear …
nice vid too im really up to see all of them 
thnx glad to hear that