B&b DVD

[Scotto]

Here's a place to post reviews, commentary, etc. on the B&B DVD (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=922).

I just watched it, riveted to my screen. A cinematic tour de force! :wink:

Seriously, though, Nick and Joel did a great job with this. A lot of gents are going to benefit.

Joel - you need a manicure, my friend! :scared:
Nick - smash that noisy tripod! :001_tt2:

[Nick]

Thanks for the review Scotto.

A manicure is the least of Joel's problems. :biggrin:

As for the tripod... Doesn't that damn noise rank right up there with nails on a chalkboard and a baby crying? That's why Joel and I wanted to make darn sure that people knew about it before plunking down any cash. :smile:

-Nick

[Dave T]

I noticed that the DVD was labeled Volume 1. I'm looking forward to Volume 2. I have one question: What's the small faux ivory handled Vulfix Joel used on the T&H soap? It was in the 370 series, and I'm guessing either a 374 or 375.

Dave T

[joel]

I noticed that the DVD was labeled Volume 1. I'm looking forward to Volume 2. I have one question: What's the small faux ivory handled Vulfix Joel used on the T&H soap? It was in the 370 series, and I'm guessing either a 374 or 375.

Dave T

You are correct sir - it is a Vulfix #374!

[Rik]

I finally had time to fire up the TV and watch it. Very nicely done! :thumbup1:

[joel]

I finally had time to fire up the TV and watch it. Very nicely done! :thumbup1:


Cool cool! Glad you like it!

Any insight/recommendations for version 2? (aside from the tripod creak) Do you think the current version (Version 1) would be a helpful tool for newbies?

Thanks!

[Justso]

Joel,

Just got a chance to sit down & watch the B&B DVD. I must say, you have a truckload of products! Good Lord. The creaky tripod is about enough to make me put it on mute :scared: (just kidding) But the DVD was very informative and well worth it and I greatly appeciate the time you & Nick put into it. If you do a volume 2, what I'd like to see is:

* A little commentary on how to effectively stop bleeding, some products to do that and how to apply it.

* A little more about straight razors, like honing and really keeping one sharp. The stropping was a nice addition, but I think you should go a little more in depth with it.

* A little commentary about shave prep, like steaming your face with towels, getting your face ready for the shave. I found this is where I either make or break my shave. Hot face means little blood.

* A section on troubleshooting. For example, you gave me advice on my technique about getting my neck cleaned up by shaving with the Vision on full open and my face has thanked me ever since. Maybe a focus on common screwups newbies like me do (example: putting too much pressure on the face with the blade)

Ok, I'll shut up now. Two thumbs up!

-justin

[Rik]

Cool cool! Glad you like it!

Any insight/recommendations for version 2? (aside from the tripod creak) Do you think the current version (Version 1) would be a helpful tool for newbies?

Thanks!
I think it's an excellent resource for newbies. You may want to consider adding a section on proper DE form/technique with the premise that the end user has never touched a DE.

[dubes]

I think it's an excellent resource for newbies. You may want to consider adding a section on proper DE form/technique with the premise that the end user has never touched a DE.

And speaking as one of the newbies, I concur on all points!

I got my DVD yesterday and watched the lathering demo last night, and for the first time this morning (keeping in mind I've only been at it for a week) I was able to whip up some nice lather instead of the thin stuff that disappears on my skin while shaving. So far as I'm concerned, that alone was worth the price of the disc!

[Cliff]

An excellent job Joel. I'll agree with the posts above - lose the tripod, very distracting. Very good for newbies. My suggestion would be that Volume 2 (IF a volume 2 is planned) go into more detail for those wetshavers that are beyond the newbie classification. :thumbup1:

[Nick]

Justin, Rik, & Cliff,

Thanks for the kind words, and all the suggestions for a possible B&B 2 (Electric Boogaloo?).

Dubes,

I'm glad to hear your lathering was a success!

-Nick

[randydance062449]

Hello all,

Well, I watched the DVD last nite and I have to say it is well worth the money!:smile:

I will be recommending this DVD to all the new people I come across.
I found it very informative and useful. The best I have seen so far.

Well done,

Randy Tuttle

[joel]

Hello all,

Well, I watched the DVD last nite and I have to say it is well worth the money!:smile:

I will be recommending this DVD to all the new people I come across.
I found it very informative and useful. The best I have seen so far.

Well done,

Randy Tuttle

Randy,
Thanks for the support! I am tickled pink you like it and hope it can help many others!
So I take it you'll be game for a version 2?

[randydance062449]

Randy,
Thanks for the support! I am tickled pink you like it and hope it can help many others!
So I take it you'll be game for a version 2?


Yes I will!:smile:

I am probably repeating what others have suggested but
1. Show more use of the hot towels and why they are used.
2. Stretching, you did some but explain why.
3. Explain the need to determine the direction that each persons whiskers grow and how they have to adjust.
4. The chin! The CHIN!!! How do I shave the &^^$%*(&^ chin?
5. Cross grain strokes. When, where and how.

Honing belongs on a seperate DVD, don't go there. It will just overwhelm the new guys.

Just my two cents,

[Rik]

4. The chin! The CHIN!!! How do I shave the &^^$%*(&^ chin?
Randy, I have a sure fire way.Bar none the easiest, can be accomplished in a matter of days, the best, low maintenance, fantastic, YOU'LL WONDER HOW YOU SHAVED THIS MANY YEARS WITHOUT IT!!!!!




cheat - use a Mach 3. :scared:








OK slowly back away from those str8ts you were about to gouge out your eyes with.

It's actually very easy. Grow a goatee. :biggrin:

[joel]

Randy, I have a sure fire way.Bar none the easiest, can be accomplished in a matter of days, the best, low maintenance, fantastic, YOU'LL WONDER HOW YOU SHAVED THIS MANY YEARS WITHOUT IT!!!!!




cheat - use a Mach 3. :scared:




OK slowly back away from those str8ts you were about to gouge out your eyes with.

It's actually very easy. Grow a goatee. :biggrin:

:a11: :a11: :a11: :a11: :a11: :a11:
Someone hold me back!!
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[rtaylor61]

Randy, I have a sure fire way.Bar none the easiest, can be accomplished in a matter of days, the best, low maintenance, fantastic, YOU'LL WONDER HOW YOU SHAVED THIS MANY YEARS WITHOUT IT!!!!!




cheat - use a Mach 3. :scared:


OK slowly back away from those str8ts you were about to gouge out your eyes with.

It's actually very easy. Grow a goatee. :biggrin:

Rik,

I have a Quattro! Had it for about 4-5 months...still unopened!!! :001_tt2:

The goatee...had it for over 10 years!

Randy

[randydance062449]

Randy, I have a sure fire way.Bar none the easiest, can be accomplished in a matter of days, the best, low maintenance, fantastic, YOU'LL WONDER HOW YOU SHAVED THIS MANY YEARS WITHOUT IT!!!!!




cheat - use a Mach 3. :scared:




OK slowly back away from those str8ts you were about to gouge out your eyes with.

It's actually very easy. Grow a goatee. :biggrin:


Ha!:biggrin: You really made my day!:smile:

[dubes]

Well, I just watched part of the DVD again. The first time through, about 3 weeks ago, I was brand to the world of DE razors, brushes, and soaps/creams. Watching it again now that I've been using the DE for ~ a month, I was able to appreciate a lot more Joel's methodshaving demo, particularly how he attacked the chin and neck areas (I always seem to miss a few whiskers on the chin, and the neck...well...that's been a disaster for years. But it's much improved since I ditched the Mach 3).

Anyway, it was good to see how Joel contorted his face and really stretched the skin to get those areas, plus the shots of the blade angle he used, things that I totally missed when I first watched. I'm not saying I'm going to break this thing out every month, but I can see myself referring back to it from time to time as certain problem areas stump me.

Bravo!

Mike

[drP]

I received my DVD yesterday; very fast shipping and very neat packaging; thanks Nick!!

Joel, you did a nice job together with Nick; very informative, nice to see your pictures from the forums (from the past) live on video/DVD!!!

Thanks again, i'm in for volume 2!!!

Peter

[vontech]

I got my copy two days ago, and I've watched it twice all the way through. All of this is brand new to me, so I'm trying to soak it up as quickly and thoroughly as possible. I'm 57 now with lots of vertical lines on my neck, so DE shaving is challenging. I'm working out the proper angle now, and the video really helped.
I've had lots and lots of tips from all the forums I could find -- now all I need to do is stop the razor burn. TENDSKIN seems to be the only thing that quenches it, and I know that it really dries out my skin. I keep at it, daily, slowly but surely.

My god, Joel! Just how many times did you shave during the shooting?

Thanks!

Tom

[Nick]

Mike,

Thanks for the update. I'm glad to hear that the DVD's still useful after a month, and not in the trash can. :wink:

Peter,

That definitely was fast. I was afraid that customs was going to have to break it, and that the P.O. was going to have to lose it for a few weeks before it found its way across the pond.

Tom,

Keep at it, that perfect shave will come to you and then you'll be hooked. Regarding the dry skin, there's nothing wrong with using more than one "after shave". Try putting some tendskin on to abate the burn, let it sink in for a minute or two, and then feel free to throw some light moisturizing lotion on top (assuming it doesn't exacerbate the burn).

-Nick

[joel]

I got my copy two days ago, and I've watched it twice all the way through. All of this is brand new to me, so I'm trying to soak it up as quickly and thoroughly as possible. I'm 57 now with lots of vertical lines on my neck, so DE shaving is challenging. I'm working out the proper angle now, and the video really helped.
I've had lots and lots of tips from all the forums I could find -- now all I need to do is stop the razor burn. TENDSKIN seems to be the only thing that quenches it, and I know that it really dries out my skin. I keep at it, daily, slowly but surely.

My god, Joel! Just how many times did you shave during the shooting?

Thanks!

Tom

Tom,
Honestly - I do not remember exactly how many. I do know it was at least 5X for that day - so suffice to say, 5 shaves with multiple passes each time proved to be quite taxing! For razor burn - I find one of the most effective products to be Aloe Vera Gel. I'd recommend finding the highest concentration aloe vera with some lidocane in it, and you'll kick butt on that irritation in no time. Also - shaving talc is another area you might wish to explore, as that tend to work surprisingly well.

Keep us updated on how/what you are doing, and maybe we can continue to help :biggrin:

[HlSheppard]

Nick / Joel -

Got the DVD today and just wanted to let you know that overall - I think it's good stuff!

My 4 year old and I watched basically the whole thing in one sitting. Whenever the camera would focus on Joel's hands (for lather, product, etc), my son would say "Daddy, why can't I see his face?" It was cute the first 50 times!! :huh:

Keep 'em coming - it will help MANY a new guy (as long as the tripod gets a squirt with silicone spray).

[jeccou]

Keep 'em coming - it will help MANY a new guy (as long as the tripod gets a squirt with silicone spray).
That sounds promising! I'm eagerly avaiting mine to arrive! :001_tt2:

[rtaylor61]

Guys,

This DVD is worth the investment. I think I ordered mine on the evening of shipping day...so it took FOREVER for it to get here. Nick ships on Tuesday, I ordered on Tuesday evening. Today it finally arrived...and didn't work! My DVD player is a bit older, so I plugged it in on my computer....success! I'll be honest, I haven't watched the whole thing, but I've already got my money's worth!

Randy

[Nick]

Thanks for the kind words Randy. You bring up a very good point that people should be aware of with regards to compatibility. Some older DVD players (both set top and computer) aren't able to view the DVD-R format. We're using Verbatim DVDs which are a little pricier, but are supposed to be the most widely compatible.

If anyone else encounters this issue, please don't hesitate to PM/email me, or to post here.

-Nick

[HlSheppard]

Funny you mention the compatibility issue. My DVD plays it just fine. But if I do too much scanning or FF/RW; it will "freeze" forcing me to power cycle the player.

Not the end of the world, or anything. Just FYI.

My DVD player is integrated into my stereo/surround. It's a few years old - and probably isn't IDEAL; for for space-saving and lack of unecessary cabling it ROCKS!

[medicwood]

I'm a new member here and ordered the DVD the other day. I received it Saturday and must say I'm very pleased. Being a newbie wet shaver means needing to learn alot of information fast to keep from suffering too much. The DVD has helped me tremendously.:biggrin:

Matt

[Nick]

Funny you mention the compatibility issue. My DVD plays it just fine. But if I do too much scanning or FF/RW; it will "freeze" forcing me to power cycle the player.

Not the end of the world, or anything. Just FYI.
Howard,

When I said not to hesitate to post about any problems, I thought I made it clear that that was an empty gesture. :mad: :wink:

But in all seriousness, before each DVD hits the mail, I test the playback in normal and high speed to make sure it works, but it's still possible that a bum one made it out the door. PM's on the way to see if we can resolve this for you.

-Nick

[Nick]

I'm a new member here and ordered the DVD the other day. I received it Saturday and must say I'm very pleased. Being a newbie wet shaver means needing to learn alot of information fast to keep from suffering too much. The DVD has helped me tremendously.:biggrin:

Matt
Matt,

Welcome aboard! I'm glad to hear that the DVD was useful. :thumbup1:

It isn't totally comprehensive though, so feel free to ask any questions that may arise.

-Nick

[medicwood]

Nick,

Thanks for the welcome. I read where another DVD is already being talked about. I would like to learn a little more about straight razor products such as strops, hones, and pastes.:001_huh: Also more on method shaving. Just some humble requests.

Matt