A rant about Youtubers . . . .
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I owe so much to some of the guys on youtube. Learned a lot from them. Examples being Michael Freedberg, Kevy Shaves, Ken Surfs, geofatboy and SinatraLennon.
I don't even think I would use a de razor if it weren't for them.
I don't even think I would use a de razor if it weren't for them.
You’re not wrong. I’m merely pointing out how particularly on b&b, ymmv only counts if it doesn’t vary. Coming on here and ranting about it is dumb. I don’t need to use the Marco method, I find for me it basically loads like 5 shaves worth of soap. Does this mean that everyone who has advised using it or even Marco himself is a shill for soft Italian soaps by subconsciously getting everyone to burn through them? No. Because that would be ridiculous. I’m not denying that many YouTubers are sent products, it’s very clear and typically they all say that they’ve been sent it and acknowledge that. How bad are these products though? He probably bought from one of the few American/UK artisans or the big soaps and cream brands we’ve all come to love. Disagreeing with someone else’s opinion and then blaming them for it is bizarre. Unless he truly bought something that no one on here likes or has heard of (which he probably didn’t, that’s why he didn’t name the soaps) this is just a part of the process. Don’t buy soaps which have scent profiles you know you won’t like and guess what…you won’t hate your soaps lol.
Mike M
...but this one IS cracked.
I have found that moving from a buy everything approach to a more considered buy stuff I'll use and enjoy approach. I use this forum, vendors sites and YouTube which seems to be serving me well, but I don't hold too much store in whatever is said on YouTube and would trust the gentlemanly opinions of this forum
That's quite the first post...
Honestly, I don't mind youtube shavers even if they are shills. Youtube actually brought me to this hobby and to B&B. I'm pretty sure there are lots of people who had the same experience so if it helps to grow the popularity of classic wetshaving I'm all for it. Initially the videos helped me to learn the ropes but eventually I grew tired of them because they become pretty repetitive at some point so I unsubbed to most of the channels. Occasionally I watch some reviews but mostly about new hardware, specifically becasue I just want to have a look at it in details.
It's a shame that you had negative experience with your soaps but I agree with the guys here, it's too subjective. Although I've had soaps that I didn't particularly like scentwise (namely Arko, TOBS Shaving Shop, Razorock 'Zi Peppino), it never stopped me from using them because luckily most soap scents don't linger.
It's a shame that you had negative experience with your soaps but I agree with the guys here, it's too subjective. Although I've had soaps that I didn't particularly like scentwise (namely Arko, TOBS Shaving Shop, Razorock 'Zi Peppino), it never stopped me from using them because luckily most soap scents don't linger.
Soaps are tricky, when you smell them out of the box they may not smell too good or too bad, but when you lather up and get the soap on your skin it can be a totally different smell.
I've always followed the "one soap at a time" rule. Buy 1, use it up and then buy another of something else. Yes, boring, but I also know the scents I like. Citrus, menthol and sandalwood. When I get the urge to purchase something, I wait 24 hours.
That being said. I can't watch Youtube videos of guys shaving. A chick shaving her legs, sure. I use youtube for yoga workouts. I don't have the patience to sit through more than 2 minutes of BS
That being said. I can't watch Youtube videos of guys shaving. A chick shaving her legs, sure. I use youtube for yoga workouts. I don't have the patience to sit through more than 2 minutes of BS
Welcome to B&B!
I look up a few products here and there mainly to see what the person has to say. If I'm really interested in the product, I will try to get multiple opinions from someone/anywhere who isn't connected with the product or paid by a company to do a review (i.e. I check B&B). At one stage, many will say: "This smells like ... OR This lathers like ...". That's when I know that I get something on track about the product.
But...
There are variables in all of this. Experience, water, what you used, how you prep, etc. I know that I have moderate-hard water so my results might differ from someone who has soft water. (side parenthesis, they are upgrading the water plant this spring in my area, so I might get softer water, yay).
Alternatively, it does happen that I get a product that I don't pay for that I will review (free sample, last order was a mistake in my order and I got something that I did not order). When that happens, I try to be very clear about it. However, I try to compare it as much as possible with other products that I use. Anyways, that's my method. I'm not paid to do those, I'm happy if it can help someone.
I look up a few products here and there mainly to see what the person has to say. If I'm really interested in the product, I will try to get multiple opinions from someone/anywhere who isn't connected with the product or paid by a company to do a review (i.e. I check B&B). At one stage, many will say: "This smells like ... OR This lathers like ...". That's when I know that I get something on track about the product.
But...
There are variables in all of this. Experience, water, what you used, how you prep, etc. I know that I have moderate-hard water so my results might differ from someone who has soft water. (side parenthesis, they are upgrading the water plant this spring in my area, so I might get softer water, yay).
Alternatively, it does happen that I get a product that I don't pay for that I will review (free sample, last order was a mistake in my order and I got something that I did not order). When that happens, I try to be very clear about it. However, I try to compare it as much as possible with other products that I use. Anyways, that's my method. I'm not paid to do those, I'm happy if it can help someone.
Welcome to B&B! I've only watched a few of the YouTube videos and have never been swayed by their endorsements. I play it real safe and buy only know quantities.
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
Word of mouth use to mean something or a hand shake, but that has changed some what and describing soap scents is not the most easiest task for most folks. I do not like loud scented aftershaves to much because it seems to disturb some folks in enclosed rooms or offices and there is not need for that anyways. I like a scent that is meant for the person who shaved and not every one else IMO.
When buying scented soap or aftershaves it is amazing how different folks will react to fragrances, so what I do is usually do a little research on the forums and go from there. Some folks have a diminished sense of smell and others have a keen sense of smell is what I have found working in industry over the years.
With Covid 19 a lot of folks have lost their keen sense of smell from my understanding!
When buying scented soap or aftershaves it is amazing how different folks will react to fragrances, so what I do is usually do a little research on the forums and go from there. Some folks have a diminished sense of smell and others have a keen sense of smell is what I have found working in industry over the years.
With Covid 19 a lot of folks have lost their keen sense of smell from my understanding!
I don’t mind the YT shavers for pure entertainment value. I’ve seen them, not really my thing. I’ve relied more on this forum for insight on products but in the end its all on me.
Just stick with Arko. Your wife will love you for it.
Smell different, too.
Touche' my friend!
Bein' multilingual, I know that is French for "you smell good enough to hold"..... This is something we say often in Arkoland!
Now YOU are gettin' deep, man. Like "heavy, man" deep. My wife and I discuss this all the time.
Old people talk, young people kiss more, lol.
I have the lungs of a fairly healthy 100 year old person, so I don't get as loud as I used to when we discuss things. We are both so loud you'd NEVER know that we are in agreement 99.9 percent of the time! I'm thinking we should both move to Great Britain and run for office. Those folks are SO MUCH BETTER at yelling at each other than our representatives. Ours go on TV to tell people that already agree with them why the other side is stupid. Brits are cool. They tell it straight up to their face and the rest of the folks all laugh and yell and point fingers!
Yep, I'm packing my bags. The War Department can come is she likes.
I like the way you think. At least the way you talk. Are you in Australia? If so, sneak across our southern (no, it'd be easier to get across our northern one for you) and I will have you serving in DC before you know it.
Especially if you have straight white teeth and nice hair. We in America DO have pretty strict policies in place....
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Other than some really great B&B people and better milk chocolate, why?
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