WCBS TV News Segment on Shaving

[DunEdinRanger]

I will with hold comment until after you folks have a chance top view this.

I will just say this, they were in Pasteur's.

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/category/video-on-demand-news/?clipId=5611331&flvUri&partnerclipid&topVideoCatNo=0&c&autoStart=true&activePane=info&LaunchPageAdTag=homepage&clipFormat=flv

[njpaddy]

One of these days I'm going to give into that urge to get on a train and visit Pasteurs. Until then, I am more than content to order from our vendors. I'm not sure I can afford to set foot in Pasteurs. Actually seeing or handling Simpson brushes would push me over the edge.

[Torretta13]

Kristine Johnson is a beautiful woman.

[Torretta13]

I just watched the video. Pretty interesting. Thanks for posting it. It is ALL about the Glycerin, fellas. :)

[DunEdinRanger]

Ok here are my two cents:

1) They should ask people with real stubble how to shave, not Jeremy Berger editor of askmen.com, who shaves with his shirt and sweater on. :confused1

2) I did enjoy the fact that the Fusion was not mentioned at all as a good alternative.

3) I'm glad they mentioned DE's and focused on the tubs of Taylor's at Pasteur's, but

4) Did they have to show a Vision as an example of a DE at $200, and then I'm pretty sure they didn't even say it was an adjustable.

5) Merkur blades are over priced. There are much better blades at Pasteur's at a better price point.

So I think I am going to write to Lou Young and invite him to visit B&B.

[kingfisher]

The one thing the askmen.com guy got right is that he spends a long time shaving. Gillette ads have been essentially pushing a two-minute shave with those long ear-to-chin strokes forever. Even though the guy looks like he's 18 years old and has the beard of a 12-year-old, at least he demonstrated a careful shave with short strokes.

The Vision was a particularly bad choice as the "poster razor" for DE shaving.

[ackvil]

Ok here are my two cents:

1) They should ask people with real stubble how to shave, not Jeremy Berger editor of askmen.com, who shaves with his shirt and sweater on. :confused1

2) I did enjoy the fact that the Fusion was not mentioned at all as a good alternative.

3) I'm glad they mentioned DE's and focused on the tubs of Taylor's at Pasteur's, but

4) Did they have to show a Vision as an example of a DE at $200, and then I'm pretty sure they didn't even say it was an adjustable.

5) Merkur blades are over priced. There are much better blades at Pasteur's at a better price point.

So I think I am going to write to Lou Young and invite him to visit B&B.

Lou:

You are right on. Once I saw him shave with a sweater on I knew he was lost.

[inspiringK]

I like how they are saying the razor does not make that big of a difference - the catch is that the 'man' who is giving out shaving expertise could quite easily get a BBS shave from a soup spoon.:w00t:

[DunEdinRanger]

Well, I sent Lou an e-mail at the general station email address and to his facebook account.

Hopefully, he will join us here.

[The Pontificator]

Shaves with sweater on = HIPSTER :tongue_sm

"I've been using a Mach 3 since I was 16!"

When was that? Last week? :001_tongu

I went to askmen dot com and did take a look at some of their shaving articles.

Meh.

A few sound tips mixed in with a bunch of hooey and obvious shills for overpriced "designer" shave products.

[DunEdinRanger]

Wow. Just Wow. This is the advice they give? :confused1

From: http://www.askmen.com/fashion/fashiontip_200/242b_fashion_advice.html


Shaving soap: Ah, the classic. This is what old British generals used while shaving with a straight razor over a wash basin. Like shaving cream, it's made for application by brush, and must be mixed in a shaving cup or bowl. When properly lathered, shaving soap definitely does the job, but because it's soap, it might dry out your skin.

AND

Reusable razors

Stay away from disposable razors and invest in a quality multi-blade cartridge safety razor or a double-edged safety razor. The old straight-edged razor is best left to the trained barber.

Razor cartridges (two to four blades) give the closest possible shave (http://www.askmen.com/fashion/fashiontip_300/319_fashion_advice.html) (next to a barber's straight-edge) and cut hair at an angle. However, this angle and the closeness of its shave can cause the hair to grow back with a slight curl, which can ultimately lead to razor bumps and ingrown hairs.

http://images.askmen.com/fashion/fashiontip_200/241e_fashion_advice.jpg Double-edged safety razors are classic with a single, well-sharpened double-edged blade. They don't cut as close as razor cartridges, but they still shave well, and they prevent bumps and irritation. Their one big disadvantage is a tendency to cause shaving nicks.

For a smooth shave, opt for the Gillette Fusion Power Phenom. This razor offers an irritation-free shave with its comfortable, barely there blades, and you can use its built-in Precision Trimmer to manscape all those tricky spots.

[inspiringK]

Thanks for the research DunedenRanger.

I wonder how much Gillette paid for that bump in the 'article'?
Funny how the best advertizing is disguised as opinion.

[Slim1023]

I like the "shaving enthusiast" with the beard.

[Quetzal]

Thanks for the research DunedenRanger.

I wonder how much Gillette paid for that bump in the 'article'?
Funny how the best advertizing is disguised as opinion.

I just went through some of their shaving articles and a few of them have "This article is sponsored in part by Gillette" and some others were sponsored by AXE. So at least they are somewhat transparent but I wonder how many people would actually notice.

[DunEdinRanger]

I just went through some of their shaving articles and a few of them have "This article is sponsored in part by Gillette" and some others were sponsored by AXE. So at least they are somewhat transparent but I wonder how many people would actually notice.

I wonder if WCBS noticed or cared if they did?

[Quetzal]

I wonder if WCBS noticed or cared if they did?

I am guessing they didn't, and if they did, probably wouldn't have cared. I think they just wanted to kill some air time and decided to do so with a puff piece on shaving. Little did they know they would be subjected to the scrutiny of internet shaving geeks like us.:lol:

[paxpac]

Wow. Just Wow. This is the advice they give? :confused1

From: http://www.askmen.com/fashion/fashiontip_200/242b_fashion_advice.html


Shaving soap: Ah, the classic. This is what old British generals used while shaving with a straight razor over a wash basin. Like shaving cream, it's made for application by brush, and must be mixed in a shaving cup or bowl. When properly lathered, shaving soap definitely does the job, but because it's soap, it might dry out your skin.

AND

Reusable razors

Stay away from disposable razors and invest in a quality multi-blade cartridge safety razor or a double-edged safety razor. The old straight-edged razor is best left to the trained barber.

Razor cartridges (two to four blades) give the closest possible shave (http://www.askmen.com/fashion/fashiontip_300/319_fashion_advice.html) (next to a barber's straight-edge) and cut hair at an angle. However, this angle and the closeness of its shave can cause the hair to grow back with a slight curl, which can ultimately lead to razor bumps and ingrown hairs.
Double-edged safety razors are classic with a single, well-sharpened double-edged blade. They don't cut as close as razor cartridges, but they still shave well, and they prevent bumps and irritation. Their one big disadvantage is a tendency to cause shaving nicks.



I guess they've never heard a word from anyone on B&B :glare:

Seriously? I haven't had a problem with shaving soap drying out my skin. Besides, even if it does, a cream/balm= instant fix.

They're right about how the carts might cause ingrown hairs, but since switching to a DE I've been consistently getting much closer shaves, with virtually no irritation at all.



I wonder how much Gillette paid for that bump in the 'article'?
Funny how the best advertizing is disguised as opinion.
+1

[btuer60]

Well at least they got the part about importance of prep right even tho the specifics could have used some improvement.

[DunEdinRanger]

I read this, "Double-edged safety razors are classic with a single, well-sharpened double-edged blade. They don't cut as close as razor cartridges..." and can not repeat what I thought in a gentlemanly forum.

Then I realized they're correct, they cut closer! :lol: