Shave Like You Mean It

Whether you're a first time wet-shaver or you've been shaving with a straight razor for years, we here at Classic Shaving would like to invite you to “Shave Like You Mean It.” Forget the mass-produced, over-priced, disposable razors that have flooded the market for years now. We know our customers want more than this, and, frankly, you're worth it. To “Shave Like You Mean It” means shaving with intention. It means turning the tedious chore of your morning shave into a satisfying ritual. A luxurious shaving cream applied with a badger-bristled brush, a razor that is a fine tool to be passed down to future generations... this is what the Classic Shaving “Shave Like You Mean It” philosophy is all about. It's about shaving conscientiously, with a minimal impact on the environment (and your wallet), and it's about making considered choices concerning how your time and money are spent. From working with artisan, cottage-industry craftsmen, to providing the instructional videos you'll find here on this page, Classic Shaving is committed to providing you with the exceptional shaving products and advice that you demand and deserve. Thank you for turning to us for all of your wet-shaving needs.

How to get a Classic Shave - A series of short, instructional videos for the wet-shaver

We understand that your first (or 1,000th) classic wet shave can be intimidating, which is why we've created this list of short, tutorial videos.  Check back from time to time, as we will continually create videos and add them to this database. Happy Shaving! 

The Classic Experience

Soap & Lather

Cream Safety Shave

COBRA Demo

3-Piece Blade Change

2-Piece Blade Change

Butterfly Blade Change

Travel DE Assembly

Futur Blade Change

Feather Artist Club

Feather Prebeau

Feather Pleana

DOVO Shavette (red)

DOVO Shavette (green)

DOVO Shavette (black)

Waterstone Lapping

Here are links to reference videos by other sources.  Some may be long, some short, some may be humorous- but we have combed through hours of posts to bring you our favorites!  Please note that these videos are public domain posts from youtube, and were not made by Classic Shaving; we have found them useful and informative and have chosen to include them on our website for your enjoyment. 

Happy Shaving!

A great two video series on pinning,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4uwwk16CLY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hkz1xHkLlhw

Rather intersting clip from a show about how straightrazors are made.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_b_nRYltQ-Y

Probably the first and best video on wet shaving.  For more check out sharpologist.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzCZTVSacgU&feature=relmfu

Great video of a man shaving his head with a straight razor.  Yes, it can be done.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clddLcJUJgk

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