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This is a venting post where I express what I feel (and see) when I watch most YouTube shaving videos!
I won't mention any reviewers good or bad!
But I will point out that some reviewers (very few) are actually at the top of their game!
Well, when I'm researching a razor, I obviously first gauge what everyone here on B&B feels about said razor. I enjoy this community and also use it as an educational platform for our shaving hobby. But for some reason I also end up looking at YouTube videos. It's nice to also get a visual hands on look at something!
These are the things I've noticed in no particular order:
-Half of the reviewers have no idea about what they're talking about! I lose track at the amount of times that I hear: "I think" or "I can't remember". I for one study the heck out of anything I do and try to learn as much as I can on the technical side (I'm a Pilot and instructor by trade). So these so called expert reviewers (as perceived by their followers) sometimes don't remember specifics of the tool they're reviewing i.e., blade gaps, blade exposure, handle length, finish etc..
-They have no whiskers to shave (probably one the things that bother me the most). You are reviewing a tool that's meant to shave and you've got no hair to shave off for the demo?
Two things I've noticed that might possibly explain this:
1. They shave 10 times a day in order to continuously make videos for more likes, subscribers and/or product revenue. They never give time for a nice growth in order to demonstrate how well the razor actually works!
2. They're someone that by nature has practically no hair to shave off no matter how much time passes for growth. In my opinion, these people should not be reviewing razors!
-The main title is given to the razor they're showing off but they don't show it in detail. They quickly show a glance of the razor and get on to the shave. And that's the last you see of the razor in the entire video!
-This one is tied to the one above:
The secondary product demonstrated is usually a shaving soap or something of the sort.
Funny thing is that the soap ends up taking the spotlight!
Product revenue maybe? I don't know but the last time I checked, I can talk about a soap and it's attributes in about 5 seconds. If anything, the visual aspect would be the container and not the soap. All soaps look the same when you brush them on your face. On the other hand, a razor is a tool that needs to be seen in detail. Both for it's aesthetics and geometry. Plus a visual of it actually cutting hair and the audible sound that it emits.
-They end the videos rubbing both hands on their face and saying "that was a great shave" every single time!
No detailed talk about performance or anything related to the razors specifics. And of course, the razor is always great (and the soap too!) I've even seen this on videos were they compare 2 different razors. Where is the comparison?
-Last but not least:
The followers and their always positive comments of what a great job the person does!
What? Really?
Am I the only one that notices these things?
That's all (I think)!
I feel better now, LOL!!
Anyone that want's to add or comment (good or bad), you're most welcome to do so!
This is a venting post where I express what I feel (and see) when I watch most YouTube shaving videos!
I won't mention any reviewers good or bad!
But I will point out that some reviewers (very few) are actually at the top of their game!
Well, when I'm researching a razor, I obviously first gauge what everyone here on B&B feels about said razor. I enjoy this community and also use it as an educational platform for our shaving hobby. But for some reason I also end up looking at YouTube videos. It's nice to also get a visual hands on look at something!
These are the things I've noticed in no particular order:
-Half of the reviewers have no idea about what they're talking about! I lose track at the amount of times that I hear: "I think" or "I can't remember". I for one study the heck out of anything I do and try to learn as much as I can on the technical side (I'm a Pilot and instructor by trade). So these so called expert reviewers (as perceived by their followers) sometimes don't remember specifics of the tool they're reviewing i.e., blade gaps, blade exposure, handle length, finish etc..
-They have no whiskers to shave (probably one the things that bother me the most). You are reviewing a tool that's meant to shave and you've got no hair to shave off for the demo?
Two things I've noticed that might possibly explain this:
1. They shave 10 times a day in order to continuously make videos for more likes, subscribers and/or product revenue. They never give time for a nice growth in order to demonstrate how well the razor actually works!
2. They're someone that by nature has practically no hair to shave off no matter how much time passes for growth. In my opinion, these people should not be reviewing razors!
-The main title is given to the razor they're showing off but they don't show it in detail. They quickly show a glance of the razor and get on to the shave. And that's the last you see of the razor in the entire video!
-This one is tied to the one above:
The secondary product demonstrated is usually a shaving soap or something of the sort.
Funny thing is that the soap ends up taking the spotlight!
Product revenue maybe? I don't know but the last time I checked, I can talk about a soap and it's attributes in about 5 seconds. If anything, the visual aspect would be the container and not the soap. All soaps look the same when you brush them on your face. On the other hand, a razor is a tool that needs to be seen in detail. Both for it's aesthetics and geometry. Plus a visual of it actually cutting hair and the audible sound that it emits.
-They end the videos rubbing both hands on their face and saying "that was a great shave" every single time!
No detailed talk about performance or anything related to the razors specifics. And of course, the razor is always great (and the soap too!) I've even seen this on videos were they compare 2 different razors. Where is the comparison?
-Last but not least:
The followers and their always positive comments of what a great job the person does!
What? Really?
Am I the only one that notices these things?
That's all (I think)!
I feel better now, LOL!!
Anyone that want's to add or comment (good or bad), you're most welcome to do so!
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