Adept Ape at 2:54 are they separate brand safety razors, or all the same brand? And they all have the turning cylinder at the bottom plus the same insert through the safety hold?
I'd imagine you already figured out the answer, but there are two different brands. One was from one brand and featured the butterfly style of opening the housing, while the other two were a different brand. They do differ in shave style from brand to brand. Some are more aggressive than others.
It might be different if this was a matter of opinion, but it isn't. Cost difference is not opinion. Amount of waste is not opinion. Severity of irritation is not opinion. Compatibility is not opinion. Duration is not opinion. These factors can be directly compared and cartridge razors simply do not come out on top.
I wouldn’t advertise to newcomers that you can go months without changing a DE. Having over 8 years of wet shaving with only DEs, I’ve never found this to be true unless you are ready for some extreme tugging. Plus, it’s just not necessary for the blade to last longer. The only reason you want a blade to last a long time is if you are using expensive blades, like cartridges, which is not a concern for DE shaving. While I can stretch out certain blades to maybe a couple weeks, I don’t bother. I tell newbies that changing out the blade after 4 shaves will ensure you have a freshly sharp blade all the time (something you can’t afford to feel with cartridges), plus it is much more hygienic.
Absolutely! A DE blade will NEVER last for months unless you have soft baby hair on your face! And if you do, do you really need to shave at all!!?? Also, though I'm into wet shaving, I must say that a Mach 3 cartridge will last much much much longer. Dr. Basu.
you forgot probably the most important reason. less chance of infections and bumps. cartridge razors end up being clogged with hair, skin and anything else on your face or head when shaving. you will not get all the gunk out of the cartridge. bacteria and rot begin to take effect on the what is stuck in it...Now you accidentally cut yourself or knick a bump. infection can set in. with DE safety razor you can break apart and clean easly and disinfect. I actually have less bumps and irritations now than when I used cartridge and can shave more often.
Yeah, i clocked myself over. I started shaving a year ago and I got cartalidge one. But my dad never told me about replacing the Razor so I kept on using it over and over. I get acne where I use it so now I have to stop shaving until I get new safety Razor hopefully next week.
im 19..gonna turn 20 this year. why havent i known about safety razor blades before!! i am seriously gonna hand mine down to my kid whenever i get one. i dont want them to go through the pain of cheap razor blades for years like i did. i have the vikings blade godfather. love it
ballin_arellano559 bruh I'm 19 turning 20 next year an I just ordered a safety RAZER an a straight RAZER set because I can't get a good shove with these bs conventional razors
I have been double edge shaving for almost 15 years. One point of correction, one blade last me about 2 shaves, not months like this gentleman stated. But I only shave twice a week, so that still saves money.
As the time came for me to start shaving, I started looking at options for shaving. I found the Phillips One Blade electric razor, it looked very good at first glance because it is multifunctional, but then I looked at the price of the cartridges and couldn’t believe it. So I just bought a safety razor and accessories for shaving, I couldn’t have made a better decision.
hi thank you for your videos your wright but how or where can I get a good safety shaving razor thank you for your videos keep up the good work on safety razors
I discovered safety razors after being deployed in a pretty shitty no running water, a lack of mail and support. Someone gave me a cheapy and some blades and with a canteen and room temp water I could shave every day without busting my face up and they'd last for a long time, and super easy to maintain / clean.
I suppose tapping the water out and then dipping it in mineral oil could help extend the life of a multi-blade cartridge. The oil gets into all the little crevices the water usually sits in and prevents some of the rusting.
Thalanox cleaning and drying will prolong any razor.. also you can 'strop ' a disposable razor by running it on a strip of denim.. not pulling it, like a shave but pushing it
While I understand the argument that the plastic razor can cause more irritation, I have found that if I use good, hot water, it does not cause the irritation.
Apart from the cost I don't see any advantages. I tried shaving with a de and didn't have better shave. I applied good lather and still had some nicks. Also my skin is more irritated and only shaved with the grain. Maybe skin needs some getting used to.
I stumbled onto wet shaving about three years ago and I was blown away! I try to convert all my friends, it's really a no-brainer. By the way I bought a variety pack of blades when I got my razor and brush. I spent ten dollars on them and have not yet used half!!
Typically I get resistance when trying to convert my friends to it, they look like I'm trying to get them to join a cult. There are a lot of advantages to wet shaving though, as you know. Glad you joined the cult.
Got into double razors when I was 19. Went to Europe and my plastic Gillette got crushed in the baggage. The relatives I was staying with only had the double razor or a straight edge for me to use. I was enthusiastic to try the double razor, maybe because the straight edge made me cringe, but nonetheless, I liked it so much that I bought myself a good one from a tourist shop and use it to this day.
+Sam West I'm going to assume you meant gel and not get, sure you can use whatever shaving cream you want although I have found that wet shaving with a brush, hot water, and a high quality soap or cream is much better.
I've been using one for a few years now. Probably the best purchase I have ever made, and the blade replacements being affordable is definitely a reason to purchase one. It saves money in the long run.
Use an old soup or vegetable can and put the blades in them. Fold the can closed and you are good to go. The can will be melted with the blades in them.
@@shojingod unless you have some sort of infection that can be transmitted via the blade. Have a friend with hep b and always makes sure to dispose of the blade in a medical safety container
I thought of this video again when you were comparing safety razor as a peeler while comparing multiple blades with cheese grater. That's about the most accurate, perfect comparison you can show people. Once people start using safety razor, this will come in mind. Thanks for showing awesome example. It's what I used to show my friends. Few of my friends are starting to change to safety razor. I showed them how I shave and they've been impressed.
Right now, I just use Vikings Blade Butterfly Chieftain razor and Astra DE blades. But I feel that there are better DE razors out there that I have yet to buy in the future while I plan to get Feather blade once I use up 100 blades of Astra pack that I bought. Bcz my father said he had a German made razors back in his days in Korea such as Merkur and said it was lot better than what I'm using right now. What's your favorite go-to DE razor? Btw, I got 1 Feather blade from my friend and tried it out. I love it lot better than Astra. So damn sharper that with right technique, it cuts the hair before it attempts to pull on a hair.
+EdDy4RheelZ I only use Feather now, they are more expensive, but are still super cheap compared to the cartridge razors. I have a couple Merkur razors, but I like my Parker Butterfly that I got on Amazon. I would like to try a Merkur Futur though.
I find using a Samurai single edged sword cuts down on waste and works really well on the neck line. It usually just takes one swoop to get the job done. Extremely efficient and cost effective!
And they really get a smooth shave and are especially good for older gents who may struggle with other razors. I got a Viking one for the Man Unit this Christmas after many failed razor gifting attempts previously (electric, Mach, etc.), plus all the little usual accessories, and he loves it. Plus, his mug is so, so smooth, which i love. He even likes the old school ritual of using the brush, oils or creams, which he typical avoided as much as possible, and finds he gets way less irritation and bumps. I'm actually kind of jealous and considering getting one for myself for legs and the rest lol.
Whoever made this video makes a valid point due to the fact that you can put a de razor blades on any type of defense razor and a cartridge only fits one specific razor great job
I never knew you did any videos about stuff other that the Cat/Diesel engines. RUclips just recommended this vid to me after I started looking up safety razors.
I change my blade about every 2 months. I only shave about twice a week though, so that comes out to about 18 shaves per blade. They still shave fine though.
+tanbir rahman depends on the blade. I've had some that go dull after 3-4 shaves, some that last 7-10, and some that last so long I lost count how many times I shaved with them. The longest I've ever used a cartridge razor was six shaves. That was the Mach 3 and the Dollar Shave Club 4X. Even the DSC is $1.50 per cartridge. I can get 10 blades for my safety razor for that price. Also duration is dependent on hair thickness, frequency of shaving, and the size of the area shaved. Some guys have thinner hairs than others. Some only shave cheeks and sideburns. Some shave only twice a week. Others, like me, shave several times a week, shave my whole face, and also shave my head. My hairs are thick so my blades go dull much faster than they should. Still, if you can get 7 shaves out of a safety razor at 0.10 per blade as opposed to 4-5 shaves out of a cartridge razor at a cost of 2.00 per blade, you're spending 1/20th the amount of money on razors.
not necessarily. if a person has finer hair or doesn't shave his entire face his blades will last longer. I have a brother who only grows a patch on his chin and sideburns and the hairs are fine. His blades last about 2 months. If he was shaving a full beard and the hairs were thicker like mine, they'd last 2 weeks. The more wear and tear, the faster a blade goes dull. The less use, the longer it lasts. It's that simple.
Iv’e started shaving with DE razor 3 years ago and never looked back to my old Mach3. Yes it’s take a while to understand how to shave with but it’s worth it.
Good video, and thanks for posting it. Your cheese grater analogy is excellent. Using a multi blade razor would frequently give me razor bumps and irritation. I switched five years ago and haven't had a problem since. Given that the blades are so cheap, I change them at the first hint of dullness, which also helps avoid irritation. It shows the power of marketing that DE safety razors fell out of fashion.
Got a Rockwell 6S kit for Christmas, which came with a nice brush and cream and five DE blades. Only took three sessions to get the basics down. Now I bought some nice sandalwood cream and aftershave, as well as an alum block, to experiment with. Plus, picked up a pack of 100 DE blades for $9. Nine. Dollars. My face has never felt more smooth or less irritated. Have yet to get an ingrown hair, either. Wish I discovered this decades ago.
I just started to shave my head and agree with you 100%. I bought the Headblade Moto and it was garbage. Went dull after a few shaves. I just picked up a Double Edge shaver and they are the best!
In all fairness, you should compare it to maybe to a higher quality cartridge razor like Gillette pro Glide or something, just to make it more interesting. Nice video tho
Thanks for the video, you convinced me to move to safety razor. Had my first shave with it this week and m super happy, might never move back to cartridge again. The only advantage of cartridge, if any is thats its quick, but I think it will get better with practice.
I switched few weeks ago. But is it important which razor you have? I bought a very simple Wilkinson one, and Wilkinson blades. Works fine for me. Is it worth to invest in a more expensive one?
+Henry Jones Each razor and blade have a different feel. I like the Feather brands blades the best, but if your happy with the Wilkinson blades then stick with them, they are a really good price for the quality.
I did use a straight razor so I didn’t ever need to buy blades, but now most of the time I use a DE razor, I haven’t tried many different blades, but I do like the Feathers, man they are sharp!
i used 2 disposable blades when shaving at the same shave. Now have been using safety razor and switch feathers every shave so still major improvement.
@@matthewolivier2883 I have been trying to shave more than once with feathers and seems like it can be done. 2 or 3 times. Last time feathers were 3euros per 10blade pack. Disposables are 0,35euros/piece. I dont care about the cost of shaving, DE razors are much more fun.
@@dosetti that they are, the blades i use are way way way cheaper than the feathers. But i get a lot of use out of my blades, an average of a months worth of uses so fifteen shaves since i shave every 48 hours
Mike H. I just purchased a safety razor so I'm still in trial.. I've used disposable razors for years. Bought a razor pit. Schick hydro 5 test with razor pit. 1 day short of 5 months with 1 razor.
I got a £5 one 2 days ago , it's the best Razer iv every had , I will admit I have cut my self alot more then usual but it's just getting the hang on how to use it. I started shaving at 12 years old , now I'm 34 this April , alot of years not knowing they are the best.....
Adept Ape I used the Mach3 prior, that just started to become expensive. I'd say with thst razor the first time you shave it's like a 10 out of 10 second is probably 8/10, third time like 6/10 then after that I just wanted to replace it, wouldn't shave that well 3-4 uses. With a safety razor it starts like a 8/10 but it can be used several times. I use the same one for a while before I replace it and I'm buying cheap ass blades too.
Safety razors if not properly angled will hurt your face. Cartridge blades are more easy to shave as they adjust to the angles of your face.Like mach3 Of course it costs money if you need to save your skin.
My experience is thus: I have shaved with a twin blade Gillette Sensor II for years. About 25 or so. Three years ago to the day (almost) i jumped on the band wagon and got into simple double edge safety razors. My barber sold them. He told me, "well you may not get any better of a shave, just different. Maybe less irritation because the blade only cuts once." Sounded good, so i got one. then I got another, because well, guys love tools. especially nice heavy tools. Professional tools. Beautiful tools. We are succors that just love well made stuff! I was looking for the "perfect shave" that i had not yet found! Then I found the myriad of razor blades that will make the perfect tool, really perfect. Coated, non-coated, open combed vs closed comb razors. You get the idea. Well, The first day I used the "old school" safety razor I learned what the hell a steptic pencil was for and why you would need one. I cut myself more than ever with this new tool than ever with the multi's. then I learned about technique. Oh yeah, now I was in the club of real men, with real tools, expensive tools and I was going to only pay like .03 cent per shave! Oh yeah! I kept at it and stopped cutting myself. now an then it still happens. I decided it was time to try the old Sensor II just for fun after all these, count them, 3 years! All I can say is wow. There is, believe it or not, a reason why razor development has changed. These expensive cartridges are very good. Very good indeed. It took a lot of time to be objective, but I have found that they shave close, they shave fast and most importantly, the do shave very, very comfortably! So with a new set of 100 Feather blades and some Sharks, a ton of Crystals, I will probably use them up or maybe sell them off until they are gone. So which one is better? It is a subjective thing at best. My face says, you're not a real man because you can't shave with a straight and believe me I tired this more than once. No freaking way! There is a reason when you look back in the up to 1905 or so a reason why almost everyone wore a well groomed long beard. Soldiers had mustaches and goatees, because when faced with a straight razor, most of us are real pussies... It freaking hurts! So until they invented a safety razor that was reasonably comfortable, the military allowed beards. go figure that! So, jump on guys, it really isn't the money that matters when you are paying for those expensive multi's. When you count all the singles you are going to start getting, it will make the multi blade thing seem like just normal everyday expense compared to the the hobby or the singles. But you don't need to take my word for it, you get 2 or 3 or 4 new "tools" and try 6 or 10 different brands of blades. You'll have so much fun, you'll probably make a youtube video of yourself in front of a steamy mirror telling all the kids how to really shave. It'll be awesome! 5 to 7 shaves out of a Feather blade - realistically.
+jimflys2 That is more of an essay than a comment, but a good it is. I had a similar experience at first trying to learn the technique, but I will never go back now. The soap and lather make a huge difference, what soap do you like?
Have you tried a double edge razor yet, all razors get dull after a few shaves, I bet you could get similar longevity out of a double edge razor and save a lot of money on each blade.
good point , no i have not tried it yet... although I'm in love with the Gillette Fusion P-Glide.. the one that has a flex ball, and the whole thing can vibrate.... One pass of that at with its 6 blades and it takes everything in its way... Although, one big disadvantage is the price :( a pack of 4 blades is 10 euro (i live in Italy) .. and thats just stupid and silly in my opinion... I shall definitely give the safety razors a try... :)
I must warn you that switching to a safety razor/double edge razor takes some getting used to. If you love your pro glide and only change the blade every few months, I would just stick with it. I think double edge razors are great and the blades are much cheaper, but most guys switch because they hate the shave they get with a conventional blade. I personally always hated the shave I got conventional razors and that's why I switched, although they do save a lot of money.
Adept Ape yup. :) i can definitely say I'm love with my Pro glide... hahaha, shaving has always been a nice ritual for me :), i use proraso red and green shaving soaps with a badger hair brush!! and i love it . I find that many people complain about shaving and how ''boring'' and ''time consuming'' it is, but in reality (at least for me) its exiting!! :) Anyway, Keep up the good videos my man!! :) :) pleasure chatting with you ;)
You shave for months off a feather? That is just crazy dude. I guess you must only shave couple times a week. I ditch cheaper end blades after 3, gillette after 4 and premium stuff after 5 or 6. The only thing I disagree with you is, I feel like my mach 3 heads do last a lot longer than a standard DE blade. Still not worth it but for me thats what I discovered.
+Crixus The Gaul Each guys face handles razor burn and shaving differently. Yeah I only shave about 2 times a week and change the blade maybe every two months.
alright that makes me feel better haha. I thought for a minute I was wasting money or hard a really harsh beard. My hairs are pretty coarse i'm sure that has to do with it. I shave daily/every other day. I like to keep a blade going for a week.
totally agree with you, the blades are good for a couple of shaves and the mach 3 works for me almost for one month and i shave every day, maybe the person who said that the blades are lasting for one month is that he si shaving only once a week , the blades who last more are the feather blades, but also very expensive
One thing to add to number five. DE blades are recyclable. They need not go in a landfill at all. (Though you should not throw them in single stream recycling as some places still hand sort.) Store them in a sharps container and drop off at a scrap yard or recycling center when it is full.
I bought two DE razors called Bog from a company called Black Ops Shaving. One is mild and the other is more aggressive with an open comb they call the Daisy cutter. Both came with Feather blades but my personal preference is the Personna Blue Labs.
there's a 6th reason for me to want to start picking safety razors instead of contemporary ones The new razors have this weird strip of cooling gel on the blade that in-my-experience is very badly irritating and I am borderline allergic to it as my whole face gets a rash from them. When in doubt for new shavers and don't know what your skin likes, might as well pick safety razors; avoiding chemicals you really don't know your skin likes is a good rule of thumb anyway.
Reason number 6: safety razors are a pleasure to use and make any man's shaving routine a morning ritual. Shaving with multi-blade razors is a chore most of us dread.
well in my experience I change the blade once is feel that it is not anymore working correctly, i.e. my skin hurts after shaving , when I am making more then 2 passes on my face , one with the hair direction and the other one against grain, normaly a cheap blade works for 2 or 3 shaves and a feather for 6 or 8 shaves , regards , robert
+KM4TQD No, I get a lot less cuts with them than the Gillette three blades razor I was using before. Most likely because you don't really press down when shaving with a safety razor, you just let the handle weight put the pressure on your face. It does take a couple shaves to get used to it though.
I just love my double edge safety razors. The blades are so reasonably priced that I usually throw the blades away after the first shave. This is a plus for the fact that bacteria doesn't have a chance to multiply on the blade. Knowing that I'm not going to reuse the blade allows me to clean my razor of any residue that may build up after each shave. I think that the 25 cent cost for a shave is very reasonable so I don't feel guilty about tossing the blade after one use. My favorite blades only cost about 15 cents each, so it's even more reasonable. Being retired I'm not a daily shaver, more like 2 to 3 times a week I use Cremo shave cream and an $8 tube lasts what seems like forever, something like over 4 months or more. You can't beat that. Don't get me wrong, using a blade more than once is an individual choice and I don't take any issue with that as it's your face. I just think that 30 to 45 cents a week for new blades for each shave is something that I can well afford.
+silvercrow I haven't noticed a huge difference in cuts, which are minimal, very good reduction in razor burn. You don't push as hard with a Safety Razor so that will probably lead to less cuts, but everyone's skin is different.
You don''t have to apply as much pressure with a Safety Razor than a cartridge razor. This leads to less irritation of the skin. When I started using Safety Razors for the first time 8 months ago, I would get more cuts than with cartridge razors. Now, I literally haven't gotten a single cut in over a month, and I shave every 2 days. I used to get 1-2 little cuts per shave with cartridge razors. Safety Razors won't change your life, but honestly after 8 months of using one, I can safely say that they are superior to cartridge razors, once you learn how to use them.
My experience is entirely different. I started shaving in 1960 and DE and SE razors were the only choice. I started using a Trac II razor in 1972 and got a closer more comfortable shave than with my Gillette twist to open razor. I tried my old DE razor a few times over the years but it was too painful. I do shave with DE razors because I like their look and feel, but I sacrifice the comfort and closeness my cartridge razors give me. I have tried many DE razors for the last 2-1/2 years trying to find one as comfortable as my Shick Quatro and Harry's razors, and have not. The closest is Maggard's version 2 open comb - it is as close and almost as comfortable as the Schick and Harry's. By the way, I cannot go more than 15 shaves with a DE blade, but I can get about 30 shaves with a cartridge razor. Some men change DE blades after 3 or 4 shaves. I understand some men cannot use cartridge razors, and there are some men who cannot shave with any blade and have to use dipilatory creams.
+OnTheRiver66 Luckily there are many options now unlike the "good old days," since everyone's face is different some razors work differently for different people. I just want people to know about the DE razors out there because many find that they offer many advantages over the current multiblade razors out there.
Why do you feel the need to exaggerate? Unless you have 5 hairs as a beard you can't go months without changing a blade, sure your mileage may vary because every skin type and every beard type is different maybe 6/7 shaves out of a blade and that's asking too much but months is way too much. Don't get me wrong i love safety razors and i love wetshaving but you shouldn't exaggerate it by saying that you can go months without changing a blade
I just started using a safety razor I’m impressed compared to cartridge, 2 shaves and face is smooth, blades when there done put them in a container.when the container is full take to the pharmacy and done
the main reason i am now using normal razors is that first of all it feels more effective, i like shaving much more than before with my gillette mach 3 and also i am not using anymore more plastics who are going to the sea etc etc contaminating everything, not also shaving with normal razors is wonderful, also using great soaps make you experiencia greater
I would like to add one. You can buy adjustable DE shavers (Merkur Futur is what I own) and while shaving you can adjust the aggressiveness of the shave. That's something one of those Machs will never allow you to have. I usually start with a high level of aggressiveness and then gradually reduce it after each pass. Thanks for the video.
+Adept Ape I also own a Merkur 34c. I have more grip with the Futur due it being longer. Although when I first unboxed it I thought it would be to large but in the end I have no problem with the size. However you have to get used to the weight since it's much heavier than the 34c. By using the weight of the shaver you apply enough pressure to shave well and avoid irritation.
Disposable razors never irritated or cut me, I recently got a safety razor and the first time in my life cut my face and got ingrown hairs. Obviously I didnt do it as well as I shouldve but the point stands that disposable razors are easier and less painful to use.
I bought an "entry level" merkur of curiosity/for when I am in a hurry and CBA to bother with stropping a straight razor and my first reaction was "feels exactly like a cartridge shave". Apparently Merkur are "mild", so I bought a notoriously more "aggressive" parker head to see if that would make a difference, nope - exactly like a cartridge again. Aside from the cost of blades, safety and cartridge razors aren't really that different, "idiot proof" options that are good if you are in a hurry but nowhere near as smooth or comfortable as a straight razor.
Bulk is $2 per blade for cartridges? Even Costco sells ProFusion Glide cartridges for $3.50 or higher per cartridge. I recently switched to safety razor and I'm never goin back to cartridges again. Only downside to safety razor was I needed to know how to use it effectively and took me a while to learn but once I did, it's the only thing I'll use now.
I have a question. Have you used Astra Superior Platinum Blade before? That's what I'm using right now. How would u compare those to Feather? I'm loving Astra but my friend tells me I'm missin out by not using Feather.
+EdDy4RheelZ I have tried them, Merkur, shark, just about every brand, but I like the Feather blades. They seem sharper, but that just may be subjective.
I'm looking for sharper blade than Astra. I felt that Astra is sharp enough but I guess not. Imma get Feather next. I'm a noob in knowing quality in razor industry. Just a typical sucker who used to use Gillette ProGlide Fusion and now, transitioning to safety razor, who bought Vikings Blade Butterfly Safety Razor Chieftain and Astra blade based on Amazon reviews. It may be nowhere near best of what razor enthusiasts use but I still enjoy using it over the fact that I can say bye bye and fuck you to cartridges for eating up my wallet so much throughout the years.
Been shaving with a safety razor for the last 6 years and I feel it's time to move up in the scale of wetshaving to go for a straight razor. Anyone have any suggestions on obtaining a decently priced vintage razor and strop?
My advice is to start with a shavette, basically a straight razor with a removable blade. They're much cheaper and it gives you a great idea of how to use a more expensive safety razor. Also if you decide that are straight razor isn't quite right for you (many don't) your not out $200-$400.
It's just more enjoyable. You have more control over a blade in safety razor and at the same time you have decent level of protection. For me it is the main reason for using a safety razor.
I use a safety razor which I agree is much more cost effective than a modern cartridge razor however I get between 5 and 8 good shaves from a blade it certainly doesn’t last me months.
Good vid, all excellent points and nobody can argue otherwise. Think the cheese grater comparison was the best lol...and so true! I tried a safety razor for the first time a few years ago and haven't used a cartridge razor since. Can't seem to convince any friends to switch. They just laugh, say I'm cray, and that it's an old mans razor. Cool, enjoy your mach 27.4.2 turbo power razor and the bumps/burn from the ridiculously overpriced blades! FAIL!
Great comment man! I feel like we (real razor users) are in a cult or something sometimes. Trying to tell other people the benefits of shaving the right way and they look at us like we are crazy. Sure beats paying 5 dollars a razor though!
If you buy a blade buddy from Walmart/K-mart/Big W you can get even more shaves from your DE blades.A blade buddy works like a strop but its short and made of rubber.It stands the edge back up like a strop does.I bought my blade-buddy for A$10 and I get almost 3x more shaves from my blades!
I have thick facial hair and when I use the disposable shavers they get clogged after every swipe. Rinsing it off doesnt help, I have to firmly hit it against the sink to unlodge the hair every time. It's time consuming and frustrating and I've broken more than I care to remember. I gave up on clean shaves about 2 years ago, and I've been using electric clippers for a rough shave ever since, it leaves a bit of stubble which the ladies love, but I'm getting older and a smooth face is more professional. I've been looking into these safety razors, but cant't seem to find them in stores. Considering ordering one on Amazon.
One more comment. I found that the best variety of razors and double edge blades can be found on Amazon. You'll need to shop around to find the best prices, though. Procuring razors and blades locally may be an option from shops located in larger cities, but for me Amazon works the best. There's also plenty of revues on line for the different makes of razors and blades. Blade assortments of a couple of blades of each brand can be found reasonably priced so that you can test the performance of the wide variety of brands, too. I've found DE wet shaving to be a relaxing moment in my life where I can allow my mind to rest from the issues of the day.
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logistically, one blade makes more sense than 4,5, or 6, never regretted making the change, only thing is that I wish I'd known this sooner.
+SUASTE and it's cheaper, yeah!
Adept Ape at 2:54 are they separate brand safety razors, or all the same brand? And they all have the turning cylinder at the bottom plus the same insert through the safety hold?
I'd imagine you already figured out the answer, but there are two different brands. One was from one brand and featured the butterfly style of opening the housing, while the other two were a different brand. They do differ in shave style from brand to brand. Some are more aggressive than others.
Are all blade brands universal when inserted to just one handle brand EG: Vander Hagan?
yeah same here .
I shave with a potato peeler. Best shave of my life.
I was shaving was a cheese grater until I saw this video I thought everybody did it
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I agree. It makes you feel like a king...a King Edward that is.
I would pick my lawn mower up and shave with that.
Reason #6: it´s cool as fuck. A safety razor is the Ford Mustang, a Mach 3 is like a Toyota Prius.
Hahahaha. He forget that reason
Right. Getting behind a prius is the worst. Slow as fu*k.
No, a Mach 3 is like those Chinese EV mopeds.
It might be different if this was a matter of opinion, but it isn't. Cost difference is not opinion. Amount of waste is not opinion. Severity of irritation is not opinion. Compatibility is not opinion. Duration is not opinion. These factors can be directly compared and cartridge razors simply do not come out on top.
I thank you for the opinion and I agree that safety razors are far superior to cartridge blades, but are less than 1% of the market unfortunately.
I've convinced a few people to make the switch, and hopefully our videos will convince more.
+Jake of All Trades Thanks for fighting the good fight. The more people to use the better the market for them will get.
Well because companys make way more money with cartriges :P
@@AdeptApe safety razors are making a comeback.
Im a 21 year old wetshaver and i switched to wetshaving last year to double edge razors
I wouldn’t advertise to newcomers that you can go months without changing a DE. Having over 8 years of wet shaving with only DEs, I’ve never found this to be true unless you are ready for some extreme tugging. Plus, it’s just not necessary for the blade to last longer. The only reason you want a blade to last a long time is if you are using expensive blades, like cartridges, which is not a concern for DE shaving. While I can stretch out certain blades to maybe a couple weeks, I don’t bother. I tell newbies that changing out the blade after 4 shaves will ensure you have a freshly sharp blade all the time (something you can’t afford to feel with cartridges), plus it is much more hygienic.
Absolutely! A DE blade will NEVER last for months unless you have soft baby hair on your face! And if you do, do you really need to shave at all!!??
Also, though I'm into wet shaving, I must say that a Mach 3 cartridge will last much much much longer.
Dr. Basu.
I was thinking the same... i can shave 7 times top withe a feather DE, months will be impossible
you forgot probably the most important reason. less chance of infections and bumps. cartridge razors end up being clogged with hair, skin and anything else on your face or head when shaving. you will not get all the gunk out of the cartridge. bacteria and rot begin to take effect on the what is stuck in it...Now you accidentally cut yourself or knick a bump. infection can set in. with DE safety razor you can break apart and clean easly and disinfect. I actually have less bumps and irritations now than when I used cartridge and can shave more often.
War Dragon you also don't get a close shave. use a straight edge.
I recommend changing the blade after four uses, for hygienic reasons too. The cheap cost of DE blades make doing this a non issue.
Yeah, i clocked myself over. I started shaving a year ago and I got cartalidge one. But my dad never told me about replacing the Razor so I kept on using it over and over. I get acne where I use it so now I have to stop shaving until I get new safety Razor hopefully next week.
I never tougth in that. It's fucking true.
I bougth a safety razor 5 days ago. The best inversion in my life
Ah yes. I would much rather peel my skin off like a potato than have it shredded like cheese.
YEP...i agree but fluctuate teen Feather and cheaper blades...works real well in my case
lmao you r funny lol
im 19..gonna turn 20 this year. why havent i known about safety razor blades before!! i am seriously gonna hand mine down to my kid whenever i get one. i dont want them to go through the pain of cheap razor blades for years like i did. i have the vikings blade godfather. love it
ballin_arellano559 bruh I'm 19 turning 20 next year an I just ordered a safety RAZER an a straight RAZER set because I can't get a good shove with these bs conventional razors
I'm 31 and I just got my first safety razor.
same for me
I just shaved for the very first time and I was using a safety razor. Guess I made the right choice!
*Levels of Irritation from Least to Most:*
1) Safety Razor
2) Premium Cartridges
3) Plastic Cartridges
4) Electric Shaver
5) CNN
Accurate
+1
Ahahahahaha. Bravo, @TraumaER.
Hahahaaaa
Big brain take
Real men shave with swords
🤣🤣
Yes by Wilkinson
I use an axe
Bowie knives
I prefer a Scottish Claymore myself.
The plastic waste produced of the cartridges+handle is crazy, million ppl worldwide monthly
I have been double edge shaving for almost 15 years. One point of correction, one blade last me about 2 shaves, not months like this gentleman stated. But I only shave twice a week, so that still saves money.
How many shaves do you get out of a double edge safety blade
As the time came for me to start shaving, I started looking at options for shaving. I found the Phillips One Blade electric razor, it looked very good at first glance because it is multifunctional, but then I looked at the price of the cartridges and couldn’t believe it. So I just bought a safety razor and accessories for shaving, I couldn’t have made a better decision.
hi thank you for your videos your wright but how or where can I get a good safety shaving razor thank you for your videos keep up the good work on safety razors
I inherited a safety razor and never looked back. It takes a little practice but works awesome, no ingrown hairs or as much irritation. Works for me.
I discovered safety razors after being deployed in a pretty shitty no running water, a lack of mail and support. Someone gave me a cheapy and some blades and with a canteen and room temp water I could shave every day without busting my face up and they'd last for a long time, and super easy to maintain / clean.
the disposables get dull because they hold moisture
I suppose tapping the water out and then dipping it in mineral oil could help extend the life of a multi-blade cartridge. The oil gets into all the little crevices the water usually sits in and prevents some of the rusting.
Thalanox cleaning and drying will prolong any razor.. also you can 'strop ' a disposable razor by running it on a strip of denim.. not pulling it, like a shave but pushing it
Tried this but didn't work very well on the Gillette Pro-glide Fusion 5 razor blade
The feather razor are worth every friggin penny THE BEST.
+H K1 They are my favorite and they are still really affordable compared to Gillette or Schick razors.
@@AdeptApe hi how many per shave does a double razor blade last
While I understand the argument that the plastic razor can cause more irritation, I have found that if I use good, hot water, it does not cause the irritation.
Apart from the cost I don't see any advantages. I tried shaving with a de and didn't have better shave. I applied good lather and still had some nicks. Also my skin is more irritated and only shaved with the grain. Maybe skin needs some getting used to.
I stumbled onto wet shaving about three years ago and I was blown away! I try to convert all my friends, it's really a no-brainer. By the way I bought a variety pack of blades when I got my razor and brush. I spent ten dollars on them and have not yet used half!!
Typically I get resistance when trying to convert my friends to it, they look like I'm trying to get them to join a cult. There are a lot of advantages to wet shaving though, as you know. Glad you joined the cult.
Got into double razors when I was 19. Went to Europe and my plastic Gillette got crushed in the baggage. The relatives I was staying with only had the double razor or a straight edge for me to use. I was enthusiastic to try the double razor, maybe because the straight edge made me cringe, but nonetheless, I liked it so much that I bought myself a good one from a tourist shop and use it to this day.
+Sam West I'm going to assume you meant gel and not get, sure you can use whatever shaving cream you want although I have found that wet shaving with a brush, hot water, and a high quality soap or cream is much better.
I've been using one for a few years now. Probably the best purchase I have ever made, and the blade replacements being affordable is definitely a reason to purchase one. It saves money in the long run.
and the d e blades are recyclable so it's better
I've heard that.
Use an old soup or vegetable can and put the blades in them. Fold the can closed and you are good to go. The can will be melted with the blades in them.
@@shojingod
Great advice.
@@shojingod unless you have some sort of infection that can be transmitted via the blade. Have a friend with hep b and always makes sure to dispose of the blade in a medical safety container
I thought of this video again when you were comparing safety razor as a peeler while comparing multiple blades with cheese grater. That's about the most accurate, perfect comparison you can show people. Once people start using safety razor, this will come in mind. Thanks for showing awesome example. It's what I used to show my friends. Few of my friends are starting to change to safety razor. I showed them how I shave and they've been impressed.
+EdDy4RheelZ What handle do you use? What blade do you like?
Right now, I just use Vikings Blade Butterfly Chieftain razor and Astra DE blades. But I feel that there are better DE razors out there that I have yet to buy in the future while I plan to get Feather blade once I use up 100 blades of Astra pack that I bought. Bcz my father said he had a German made razors back in his days in Korea such as Merkur and said it was lot better than what I'm using right now. What's your favorite go-to DE razor? Btw, I got 1 Feather blade from my friend and tried it out. I love it lot better than Astra. So damn sharper that with right technique, it cuts the hair before it attempts to pull on a hair.
+EdDy4RheelZ I only use Feather now, they are more expensive, but are still super cheap compared to the cartridge razors. I have a couple Merkur razors, but I like my Parker Butterfly that I got on Amazon. I would like to try a Merkur Futur though.
I find using a Samurai single edged sword cuts down on waste and works really well on the neck line. It usually just takes one swoop to get the job done. Extremely efficient and cost effective!
Have you ever accidentally decapitated yourself yet? 🤔😄
And they really get a smooth shave and are especially good for older gents who may struggle with other razors. I got a Viking one for the Man Unit this Christmas after many failed razor gifting attempts previously (electric, Mach, etc.), plus all the little usual accessories, and he loves it. Plus, his mug is so, so smooth, which i love. He even likes the old school ritual of using the brush, oils or creams, which he typical avoided as much as possible, and finds he gets way less irritation and bumps. I'm actually kind of jealous and considering getting one for myself for legs and the rest lol.
I use a bread knife, afterwards I rub some breadcrumbs all over to soak up any blood and it leaves a nice rugged texture...but it costs alot of dough!
You got me in less than a minute. Dude you are amazing haha
Whoever made this video makes a valid point due to the fact that you can put a de razor blades on any type of defense razor and a cartridge only fits one specific razor great job
I never knew you did any videos about stuff other that the Cat/Diesel engines. RUclips just recommended this vid to me after I started looking up safety razors.
Im definitely going to try a safety razor. Ive never used one before but I want to see how it goes.
Lovely DE razors.
Can you list them for us?
Amazon link doesn’t work.
When I saw the cheese grater analogy, I subscribed.
I love using them where I live but when I travel back home to Sweden I always hate the fact that shops don't carry them anymore
you keep a blade for months ???? thats a bit excessive i would say maximum 7 shaves
I change my blade about every 2 months. I only shave about twice a week though, so that comes out to about 18 shaves per blade. They still shave fine though.
+tanbir rahman depends on the blade. I've had some that go dull after 3-4 shaves, some that last 7-10, and some that last so long I lost count how many times I shaved with them.
The longest I've ever used a cartridge razor was six shaves. That was the Mach 3 and the Dollar Shave Club 4X. Even the DSC is $1.50 per cartridge. I can get 10 blades for my safety razor for that price.
Also duration is dependent on hair thickness, frequency of shaving, and the size of the area shaved. Some guys have thinner hairs than others. Some only shave cheeks and sideburns. Some shave only twice a week. Others, like me, shave several times a week, shave my whole face, and also shave my head. My hairs are thick so my blades go dull much faster than they should.
Still, if you can get 7 shaves out of a safety razor at 0.10 per blade as opposed to 4-5 shaves out of a cartridge razor at a cost of 2.00 per blade, you're spending 1/20th the amount of money on razors.
+Jake of All Trades tanbir is right.
not necessarily. if a person has finer hair or doesn't shave his entire face his blades will last longer. I have a brother who only grows a patch on his chin and sideburns and the hairs are fine. His blades last about 2 months. If he was shaving a full beard and the hairs were thicker like mine, they'd last 2 weeks. The more wear and tear, the faster a blade goes dull. The less use, the longer it lasts. It's that simple.
You think we don't know that? We're talking about the norm here, not bum fluff.
Every damn time I use my mach 3 I get burns and bumps. With my safety razor, it's perfectly fine.
Iv’e started shaving with DE razor 3 years ago and never looked back to my old Mach3.
Yes it’s take a while to understand how to shave with but it’s worth it.
Good video, and thanks for posting it. Your cheese grater analogy is excellent. Using a multi blade razor would frequently give me razor bumps and irritation. I switched five years ago and haven't had a problem since. Given that the blades are so cheap, I change them at the first hint of dullness, which also helps avoid irritation. It shows the power of marketing that DE safety razors fell out of fashion.
It is a real shame they aren't as popular, but at least some people use them. Thanks for the kind words.
Got a Rockwell 6S kit for Christmas, which came with a nice brush and cream and five DE blades.
Only took three sessions to get the basics down. Now I bought some nice sandalwood cream and aftershave, as well as an alum block, to experiment with. Plus, picked up a pack of 100 DE blades for $9.
Nine. Dollars.
My face has never felt more smooth or less irritated. Have yet to get an ingrown hair, either.
Wish I discovered this decades ago.
I just started to shave my head and agree with you 100%. I bought the Headblade Moto and it was garbage. Went dull after a few shaves. I just picked up a Double Edge shaver and they are the best!
In all fairness, you should compare it to maybe to a higher quality cartridge razor like Gillette pro Glide or something, just to make it more interesting. Nice video tho
Thanks for the video, you convinced me to move to safety razor. Had my first shave with it this week and m super happy, might never move back to cartridge again. The only advantage of cartridge, if any is thats its quick, but I think it will get better with practice.
You go months without changing a blade, because you shave electric?
I switched few weeks ago. But is it important which razor you have? I bought a very simple Wilkinson one, and Wilkinson blades. Works fine for me. Is it worth to invest in a more expensive one?
+Henry Jones Each razor and blade have a different feel. I like the Feather brands blades the best, but if your happy with the Wilkinson blades then stick with them, they are a really good price for the quality.
And reason number 6 , the DE shave is about 140% closer than the plastic multi blade razor! I agree with you!
I just switched over from Mach 3 to old style safety razor and love it. I wish I had done it years ago.
+Pontiac65Cat I'm not sure how Gillette and Schick convinced people years ago to switch to an inferior razor.
The second you used the metaphor potato peeler my skin just crawled of my face
I did use a straight razor so I didn’t ever need to buy blades, but now most of the time I use a DE razor, I haven’t tried many different blades, but I do like the Feathers, man they are sharp!
i used 2 disposable blades when shaving at the same shave. Now have been using safety razor and switch feathers every shave so still major improvement.
It is a major improvement, how much cheaper are feathers compared to cartridges? 1/4 of the price so you're saving
@@matthewolivier2883 I have been trying to shave more than once with feathers and seems like it can be done. 2 or 3 times. Last time feathers were 3euros per 10blade pack. Disposables are 0,35euros/piece. I dont care about the cost of shaving, DE razors are much more fun.
@@dosetti that they are, the blades i use are way way way cheaper than the feathers. But i get a lot of use out of my blades, an average of a months worth of uses so fifteen shaves since i shave every 48 hours
You have convinced me. Tomorrow I will buy it
I've used a Sensor blade for 64 shaves by simply cleaning it afterwards using the RazorPit.
Mike H. I just purchased a safety razor so I'm still in trial.. I've used disposable razors for years. Bought a razor pit. Schick hydro 5 test with razor pit. 1 day short of 5 months with 1 razor.
I got a £5 one 2 days ago , it's the best Razer iv every had , I will admit I have cut my self alot more then usual but it's just getting the hang on how to use it.
I started shaving at 12 years old , now I'm 34 this April , alot of years not knowing they are the best.....
Yeah, I started using safety razor. i felt a burn a little bit at first but after like third shave skin adjusted and its great.
+DStyleBoxing The biggest difference is just not pushing down as hard, it really reduces razor burn.
Adept Ape I used the Mach3 prior, that just started to become expensive. I'd say with thst razor the first time you shave it's like a 10 out of 10 second is probably 8/10, third time like 6/10 then after that I just wanted to replace it, wouldn't shave that well 3-4 uses.
With a safety razor it starts like a 8/10 but it can be used several times. I use the same one for a while before I replace it and I'm buying cheap ass blades too.
+DStyleBoxing That 8/10 analogy is pretty good.
i have acne would that be a problem?
Safety razors if not properly angled will hurt your face.
Cartridge blades are more easy to shave as they adjust to the angles of your face.Like mach3
Of course it costs money if you need to save your skin.
Safety razors are way better on the skin.
Why do you show replacement cartridges alongside the disposable razor? Did I miss something?
Stupid question but where can I get a safety razor?
My experience is thus: I have shaved with a twin blade Gillette Sensor II for years. About 25 or so. Three years ago to the day (almost) i jumped on the band wagon and got into simple double edge safety razors. My barber sold them. He told me, "well you may not get any better of a shave, just different. Maybe less irritation because the blade only cuts once." Sounded good, so i got one. then I got another, because well, guys love tools. especially nice heavy tools. Professional tools. Beautiful tools. We are succors that just love well made stuff! I was looking for the "perfect shave" that i had not yet found! Then I found the myriad of razor blades that will make the perfect tool, really perfect. Coated, non-coated, open combed vs closed comb razors. You get the idea. Well, The first day I used the "old school" safety razor I learned what the hell a steptic pencil was for and why you would need one. I cut myself more than ever with this new tool than ever with the multi's. then I learned about technique. Oh yeah, now I was in the club of real men, with real tools, expensive tools and I was going to only pay like .03 cent per shave! Oh yeah! I kept at it and stopped cutting myself. now an then it still happens. I decided it was time to try the old Sensor II just for fun after all these, count them, 3 years! All I can say is wow. There is, believe it or not, a reason why razor development has changed. These expensive cartridges are very good. Very good indeed. It took a lot of time to be objective, but I have found that they shave close, they shave fast and most importantly, the do shave very, very comfortably! So with a new set of 100 Feather blades and some Sharks, a ton of Crystals, I will probably use them up or maybe sell them off until they are gone. So which one is better? It is a subjective thing at best. My face says, you're not a real man because you can't shave with a straight and believe me I tired this more than once. No freaking way! There is a reason when you look back in the up to 1905 or so a reason why almost everyone wore a well groomed long beard. Soldiers had mustaches and goatees, because when faced with a straight razor, most of us are real pussies... It freaking hurts! So until they invented a safety razor that was reasonably comfortable, the military allowed beards. go figure that! So, jump on guys, it really isn't the money that matters when you are paying for those expensive multi's. When you count all the singles you are going to start getting, it will make the multi blade thing seem like just normal everyday expense compared to the the hobby or the singles. But you don't need to take my word for it, you get 2 or 3 or 4 new "tools" and try 6 or 10 different brands of blades. You'll have so much fun, you'll probably make a youtube video of yourself in front of a steamy mirror telling all the kids how to really shave. It'll be awesome! 5 to 7 shaves out of a Feather blade - realistically.
+jimflys2 That is more of an essay than a comment, but a good it is. I had a similar experience at first trying to learn the technique, but I will never go back now. The soap and lather make a huge difference, what soap do you like?
nice vid, but what about like the , gillette fusion proglide razor blades, i have a pretty robust beard growth and it can last me months....
Have you tried a double edge razor yet, all razors get dull after a few shaves, I bet you could get similar longevity out of a double edge razor and save a lot of money on each blade.
good point , no i have not tried it yet... although I'm in love with the Gillette Fusion P-Glide.. the one that has a flex ball, and the whole thing can vibrate.... One pass of that at with its 6 blades and it takes everything in its way...
Although, one big disadvantage is the price :( a pack of 4 blades is 10 euro (i live in Italy) .. and thats just stupid and silly in my opinion...
I shall definitely give the safety razors a try... :)
I must warn you that switching to a safety razor/double edge razor takes some getting used to. If you love your pro glide and only change the blade every few months, I would just stick with it. I think double edge razors are great and the blades are much cheaper, but most guys switch because they hate the shave they get with a conventional blade. I personally always hated the shave I got conventional razors and that's why I switched, although they do save a lot of money.
Adept Ape yup. :) i can definitely say I'm love with my Pro glide... hahaha, shaving has always been a nice ritual for me :), i use proraso red and green shaving soaps with a badger hair brush!! and i love it .
I find that many people complain about shaving and how ''boring'' and ''time consuming'' it is, but in reality (at least for me) its exiting!! :) Anyway,
Keep up the good videos my man!! :) :) pleasure chatting with you ;)
Thank you for the great comments. I also use Proraso green, great stuff.
You shave for months off a feather? That is just crazy dude. I guess you must only shave couple times a week.
I ditch cheaper end blades after 3, gillette after 4 and premium stuff after 5 or 6.
The only thing I disagree with you is, I feel like my mach 3 heads do last a lot longer than a standard DE blade. Still not worth it but for me thats what I discovered.
+Crixus The Gaul Each guys face handles razor burn and shaving differently. Yeah I only shave about 2 times a week and change the blade maybe every two months.
alright that makes me feel better haha. I thought for a minute I was wasting money or hard a really harsh beard. My hairs are pretty coarse i'm sure that has to do with it. I shave daily/every other day. I like to keep a blade going for a week.
totally agree with you, the blades are good for a couple of shaves and the mach 3 works for me almost for one month and i shave every day, maybe the person who said that the blades are lasting for one month is that he si shaving only once a week , the blades who last more are the feather blades, but also very expensive
One thing to add to number five. DE blades are recyclable. They need not go in a landfill at all. (Though you should not throw them in single stream recycling as some places still hand sort.) Store them in a sharps container and drop off at a scrap yard or recycling center when it is full.
I bought two DE razors called Bog from a company called Black Ops Shaving. One is mild and the other is more aggressive with an open comb they call the Daisy cutter. Both came with Feather blades but my personal preference is the Personna Blue Labs.
there's a 6th reason for me to want to start picking safety razors instead of contemporary ones
The new razors have this weird strip of cooling gel on the blade that in-my-experience is very badly irritating and I am borderline allergic to it as my whole face gets a rash from them. When in doubt for new shavers and don't know what your skin likes, might as well pick safety razors; avoiding chemicals you really don't know your skin likes is a good rule of thumb anyway.
Which model is the Parker you were showing? R99?
100%. Right . And now I like shaving . It is a art . A hobby .
Reason number 6: safety razors are a pleasure to use and make any man's shaving routine a morning ritual. Shaving with multi-blade razors is a chore most of us dread.
The grater analogy made me like this video already!
But it really makes more sense to buy a safety razor. For men and women.
Months without changing the blade?????? You don't shave often, do you?
Iv used a safety razor for year for exactly the reasons you outlined
well done :)
Best close shave I've ever got was with the Mother in law sharp words
How many times do I have to shave with safety razor, before replacing the dull blades?
well in my experience I change the blade once is feel that it is not anymore working correctly, i.e. my skin hurts after shaving , when I am making more then 2 passes on my face , one with the hair direction and the other one against grain, normaly a cheap blade works for 2 or 3 shaves and a feather for 6 or 8 shaves , regards , robert
Just ordered my first Double edge safety set, bowl, brush, the works. im so excited
Tariq Khan tell me how it works.im guessing you also got a shave lather to go with that brush and bowl
ikori50049 my fucking luck the retards at the post office lost my package
Dont safety razors cut you a lot more?? I want to try the micro touch one but im not sure
+KM4TQD No, I get a lot less cuts with them than the Gillette three blades razor I was using before. Most likely because you don't really press down when shaving with a safety razor, you just let the handle weight put the pressure on your face. It does take a couple shaves to get used to it though.
I just love my double edge safety razors. The blades are so reasonably priced that I usually throw the blades away after the first shave. This is a plus for the fact that bacteria doesn't have a chance to multiply on the blade. Knowing that I'm not going to reuse the blade allows me to clean my razor of any residue that may build up after each shave. I think that the 25 cent cost for a shave is very reasonable so I don't feel guilty about tossing the blade after one use. My favorite blades only cost about 15 cents each, so it's even more reasonable. Being retired I'm not a daily shaver, more like 2 to 3 times a week I use Cremo shave cream and an $8 tube lasts what seems like forever, something like over 4 months or more. You can't beat that. Don't get me wrong, using a blade more than once is an individual choice and I don't take any issue with that as it's your face. I just think that 30 to 45 cents a week for new blades for each shave is something that I can well afford.
I always shave with a straight razor but use disposables for other areas. Planning to buy a safety razor to replace disposables.
One month with one feather blade?
Shaving about every 4 or 5 days, but Feather razors are the best I've found.
What about cuts? Any difference?
+silvercrow I haven't noticed a huge difference in cuts, which are minimal, very good reduction in razor burn. You don't push as hard with a Safety Razor so that will probably lead to less cuts, but everyone's skin is different.
You don''t have to apply as much pressure with a Safety Razor than a cartridge razor. This leads to less irritation of the skin. When I started using Safety Razors for the first time 8 months ago, I would get more cuts than with cartridge razors. Now, I literally haven't gotten a single cut in over a month, and I shave every 2 days. I used to get 1-2 little cuts per shave with cartridge razors.
Safety Razors won't change your life, but honestly after 8 months of using one, I can safely say that they are superior to cartridge razors, once you learn how to use them.
My experience is entirely different. I started shaving in 1960 and DE and SE razors were the only choice. I started using a Trac II razor in 1972 and got a closer more comfortable shave than with my Gillette twist to open razor. I tried my old DE razor a few times over the years but it was too painful. I do shave with DE razors because I like their look and feel, but I sacrifice the comfort and closeness my cartridge razors give me. I have tried many DE razors for the last 2-1/2 years trying to find one as comfortable as my Shick Quatro and Harry's razors, and have not. The closest is Maggard's version 2 open comb - it is as close and almost as comfortable as the Schick and Harry's. By the way, I cannot go more than 15 shaves with a DE blade, but I can get about 30 shaves with a cartridge razor. Some men change DE blades after 3 or 4 shaves. I understand some men cannot use cartridge razors, and there are some men who cannot shave with any blade and have to use dipilatory creams.
+OnTheRiver66 Luckily there are many options now unlike the "good old days," since everyone's face is different some razors work differently for different people. I just want people to know about the DE razors out there because many find that they offer many advantages over the current multiblade razors out there.
Why do you feel the need to exaggerate? Unless you have 5 hairs as a beard you can't go months without changing a blade, sure your mileage may vary because every skin type and every beard type is different maybe 6/7 shaves out of a blade and that's asking too much but months is way too much. Don't get me wrong i love safety razors and i love wetshaving but you shouldn't exaggerate it by saying that you can go months without changing a blade
I just started using a safety razor I’m impressed compared to cartridge, 2 shaves and face is smooth, blades when there done put them in a container.when the container is full take to the pharmacy and done
the main reason i am now using normal razors is that first of all it feels more effective, i like shaving much more than before with my gillette mach 3 and also i am not using anymore more plastics who are going to the sea etc etc contaminating everything, not also shaving with normal razors is wonderful, also using great soaps make you experiencia greater
Best review!!! Period!!!
I would like to add one.
You can buy adjustable DE shavers (Merkur Futur is what I own) and while shaving you can adjust the aggressiveness of the shave. That's something one of those Machs will never allow you to have.
I usually start with a high level of aggressiveness and then gradually reduce it after each pass.
Thanks for the video.
I've looked at getting one of those, but they seem really big from the pictures. Are they much larger than the normal Merkur razors?
+Adept Ape
I also own a Merkur 34c.
I have more grip with the Futur due it being longer. Although when I first unboxed it I thought it would be to large but in the end I have no problem with the size. However you have to get used to the weight since it's much heavier than the 34c. By using the weight of the shaver you apply enough pressure to shave well and avoid irritation.
Correction to #5. DE blades are pure steel, a completely recyclable material. So none of them should end up in the land fill.
Disposable razors never irritated or cut me, I recently got a safety razor and the first time in my life cut my face and got ingrown hairs. Obviously I didnt do it as well as I shouldve but the point stands that disposable razors are easier and less painful to use.
I have never used feather brand before. I have been using Derby extra for a few years and love them.
Months with one blade before irritation? I change mind once a week.
I bought an "entry level" merkur of curiosity/for when I am in a hurry and CBA to bother with stropping a straight razor and my first reaction was "feels exactly like a cartridge shave". Apparently Merkur are "mild", so I bought a notoriously more "aggressive" parker head to see if that would make a difference, nope - exactly like a cartridge again.
Aside from the cost of blades, safety and cartridge razors aren't really that different, "idiot proof" options that are good if you are in a hurry but nowhere near as smooth or comfortable as a straight razor.
Bulk is $2 per blade for cartridges? Even Costco sells ProFusion Glide cartridges for $3.50 or higher per cartridge. I recently switched to safety razor and I'm never goin back to cartridges again. Only downside to safety razor was I needed to know how to use it effectively and took me a while to learn but once I did, it's the only thing I'll use now.
+EdDy4RheelZ The secret for safety razor shaving for me was just using light force when shaving.
I have a question. Have you used Astra Superior Platinum Blade before? That's what I'm using right now. How would u compare those to Feather? I'm loving Astra but my friend tells me I'm missin out by not using Feather.
+EdDy4RheelZ I have tried them, Merkur, shark, just about every brand, but I like the Feather blades. They seem sharper, but that just may be subjective.
I'm looking for sharper blade than Astra. I felt that Astra is sharp enough but I guess not. Imma get Feather next. I'm a noob in knowing quality in razor industry. Just a typical sucker who used to use Gillette ProGlide Fusion and now, transitioning to safety razor, who bought Vikings Blade Butterfly Safety Razor Chieftain and Astra blade based on Amazon reviews. It may be nowhere near best of what razor enthusiasts use but I still enjoy using it over the fact that I can say bye bye and fuck you to cartridges for eating up my wallet so much throughout the years.
Try the Feather razors they are sharp, hopefully you'll like them.
Been shaving with a safety razor for the last 6 years and I feel it's time to move up in the scale of wetshaving to go for a straight razor. Anyone have any suggestions on obtaining a decently priced vintage razor and strop?
My advice is to start with a shavette, basically a straight razor with a removable blade. They're much cheaper and it gives you a great idea of how to use a more expensive safety razor. Also if you decide that are straight razor isn't quite right for you (many don't) your not out $200-$400.
@@richludlam8993 Agree with Rich here. It's been 3 years since the comment and 2 since Rich's advise. Wonder what Jeffrey is shaving with right now :)
It's just more enjoyable. You have more control over a blade in safety razor and at the same time you have decent level of protection. For me it is the main reason for using a safety razor.
You are preaching to the long time converted, but your reasoning is very logical still.
All good points, and all reasons I use a straight blade. I have a safety razor, but I honestly prefer my cut throat.
I use a safety razor which I agree is much more cost effective than a modern cartridge razor however I get between 5 and 8 good shaves from a blade it certainly doesn’t last me months.
Good vid, all excellent points and nobody can argue otherwise. Think the cheese grater comparison was the best lol...and so true! I tried a safety razor for the first time a few years ago and haven't used a cartridge razor since. Can't seem to convince any friends to switch. They just laugh, say I'm cray, and that it's an old mans razor. Cool, enjoy your mach 27.4.2 turbo power razor and the bumps/burn from the ridiculously overpriced blades! FAIL!
Great comment man! I feel like we (real razor users) are in a cult or something sometimes. Trying to tell other people the benefits of shaving the right way and they look at us like we are crazy. Sure beats paying 5 dollars a razor though!
You can get these at the dollar tree just to let you guys know
If you buy a blade buddy from Walmart/K-mart/Big W you can get even more shaves from your DE blades.A blade buddy works like a strop but its short and made of rubber.It stands the edge back up like a strop does.I bought my blade-buddy for A$10 and I get almost 3x more shaves from my blades!
I have thick facial hair and when I use the disposable shavers they get clogged after every swipe. Rinsing it off doesnt help, I have to firmly hit it against the sink to unlodge the hair every time. It's time consuming and frustrating and I've broken more than I care to remember. I gave up on clean shaves about 2 years ago, and I've been using electric clippers for a rough shave ever since, it leaves a bit of stubble which the ladies love, but I'm getting older and a smooth face is more professional. I've been looking into these safety razors, but cant't seem to find them in stores. Considering ordering one on Amazon.
One more comment. I found that the best variety of razors and double edge blades can be found on Amazon. You'll need to shop around to find the best prices, though. Procuring razors and blades locally may be an option from shops located in larger cities, but for me Amazon works the best. There's also plenty of revues on line for the different makes of razors and blades. Blade assortments of a couple of blades of each brand can be found reasonably priced so that you can test the performance of the wide variety of brands, too. I've found DE wet shaving to be a relaxing moment in my life where I can allow my mind to rest from the issues of the day.