The Ultimate $0.15 Shave: An Artful Mastery in Straight Razor Shaving

Noah Silverbrook

Updated Friday, July 12, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

Imagine getting an impeccable straight razor shave for just $0.15. Yes, you read that right! In a fascinating video titled "$0.15 Shave", a master barber demonstrates the art of straight razor shaving, leaving viewers both amazed and slightly nervous. This video has garnered a lot of attention for its precision and skill.

The procedure begins with meticulous helmet making, followed by careful sanding, charcoal backing, and pedestal perforation. The barber’s expertise is evident as he adeptly handles the razor, making every stroke count. One viewer commented, “100% looks like they know exactly what they are doing and are good at it,” while another humorously added, “100% still would be nervous AF getting that done with a straight razor.”

The video has sparked a range of reactions. One user, Sweeny Taj, praised the shave, saying, “Damn fine shave for $0.15. I wish my mustache was as full as that guy's.” Another user pointed out the barber’s impressive skill, exclaiming, “That man could shave you on a boat in a storm with his eyes closed at night and not cut you.”

The discussion also delved into the history of shaving and the evolution of razors. A viewer mentioned watching a show about Gillette and the disposable razor, noting, “It was a bit depressing, his boss had invented the disposable bottle cap and told him he should invent something that should be thrown away and repurchased with each use. Disposable razors where you toss a whole plastic handle out each time should be banned.”

Concerns about sanitation were also raised, with one user commenting, “I'd be real worried about how that razor is sanitized.” Another shared an interesting anecdote, “There's a story about Napoleon getting a shave somewhere out in the field and telling the barber that he'll have him executed if he nicks him, with the barber responding that if he nicks him he'll cut his throat.”

The video has clearly left a lasting impression, with some viewers reminiscing about their own experiences with straight razor shaves. One shared, “A friend of mine got a straight razor shave once at a barber. He said his face was smooth for three days straight!” However, the affordability of this shave stands in stark contrast to modern prices, as another viewer noted, “I looked it up in my home town, for an old fashioned shave like this, it was $45.00. That’s way too much.”

Despite the nerves and concerns, the consensus is that a straight razor shave is an experience like no other. One viewer encapsulated this sentiment perfectly, “Straight razor shaves feel sooo good!” So, whether you're fascinated by the skill involved or simply intrigued by the low cost, this $0.15 shave video is a must-watch for anyone interested in the art of shaving.

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Top Comments from Imgur

Exdeath5000

100% looks like they know exactly what they are doing and are good at it. 100% still would be nervous AF getting that done with a straight razor

Ceruleansky9

Sweeny Taj

imgurmage

Damn fine shave for $0.15. I wish my mustache was as full as that guy's.

bubbawasmybestgoodfriend

that's a good f***in shave

VitaminP6

For 15 cents I was expecting his face to get peeled off

tmphillips11

Is he stropping the blade with his hand? Is so, those are some serious calluses

MostlyThere

"I find men men turn honest when they feel a blade at their throat" - General Voorhis.

suffyr

That man could shave you on a boat in a storm with his eyes closed at night and not cut you

thinkybrainpains

I'd be real worried about how that razor is sanitized

PenguinNamedWobbles

I was watching a show about inventions when they covered Gillette and the disposable razor. It was a bit depressing, his boss had invented the disposable bottle cap and told him he should invent something that should be thrown away and repurchased with each use. Disposable razors where you toss a whole plastic handle out each time should be banned.

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