This razor is obviously a copy of the RAPIRA Swedish Supersteel DE safety razor. A few months ago I bought one just for fun as an experiment, and I was highly surprised about how excellent a safety razor for experienced men it was It's just ironic that one can get the best shave with a cheapest razor that looks neither fancy nor perfectly finished. This copy does seem well finished, and I believe it provides a great shave as well..
I have to be honest.... I love watching these videos. They have made me go out and buy some new products (armed with useful information) and enjoy being at the bathroom sink/mirror again. Well done! Does anyone else think he looks a bit like Danny Aiello?
I like the design of the razor. I may invest in one. I really like the look of it and the flat head seems perfect for under the nose. Thanks for the introduction to this Geo.
I love your videos and just had my first shave with a DE razor and oh my god, the difference, smoothness, NO IRRITATION AT ALL. thank you so much. i was binging your videos for a week and just decided to use a mild razor (Parker R1) and it was great. For the first time, I had no burning sensation and I want to shave again. Thank you sm geo!
Hi Geo- Great shave and razor review; thank you! A very nice-looking razor. I hope you have a great weekend ahead. Take good care and be safe and be well. Best regards, as always, Geo!
Hi Geo, 2 month's ago I started shaving with a DE (parker semi-slant) and used your videos as a guide for better shaving and for product reviews, very useful and informative, thank you for that ! But I have question about this and other video's, I see you skimming the cheeks but not the neck area. When I do 2 passes correctly and the 3 pass skimming my cheeks I can shave BBS now without burn of blood, but I still have some stubble in the neck, so I started skimming the neck are as well and It goes very well, why don't you do it ? Greetings from the Netherlands ( In December/January I am going to order from your shop, I want an indestructibowl:-)
Hey Geo, thanks for all the really helpful and cheerful videos. I have a review suggestion, can you review some of these new one blade razors that are out there now? Such as the Supply razor or the One Blade and see how they compare to the tried and true safety razor? Keep up all the great content, thank you!
Do you know if that brand of blade comes in two types-or did they just stop putting Teflon Coated on the box? Really into exploring the various coating types...youve turned me into a Shave Nerd, Geo!
@@geofatboy Maybe assembled and repackaged in Switzerland (or they mean the Box). Also, how come? Böker is a German company. How does it compare to a Baili BT 131 or other Tech knock offs?
@@geofatboy I wrote to the company after watching this, but it’s possible the person answering emails was mistaken. Here’s the reply I got: “The low profile safety razor is manufactured in Soligen Germany. Thank you, Jennise Wooton BOKER USA, INC.”
Hey Geo, great review! I just found out about something called twinplex stropper. Did you ever try something like this, a safter razer blade stropper? And the main question: can it get a feather blade even sharper? Greetings from Germany!
This REALLY looks like the feather AS-D2 design, those four stops on a flattened head profile with 4 large item grills for waste to vent down the post. Chrome covered cheaper metals though :( the feather is likely superior as it is completely stainless steel in satin finish.
Good video. I like this safety razor, overall because it’s low profile. I saw at your website that the safety razor is out of stock. When do you’ll have again in stock?. Thanks.
Hi Geo, just a quick question. I have muhle silvertip badger hair brush for a year now and for a few months it is loosing a lot of hairs at every shave. Do I have one that wasn't made right ? I am not doing something correct ? Assume everything that I can do wrong and maybe I can find the problem. Thank you
I couldn't watch with the volume up much so I was just wondering would this razor be considered on the mild side, more aggressive, or in the middle somewhere?
Anyone use Astra Superior Platinum blades they got within the last year? Amazon reviews say the quality has dropped and they're getting cuts but prior to about 2018 everyone seemed to swear by this brand.
I found that the Astra SS blades are better than the SP. The SS are sharper and smoother and compare to the Gillette Silver Blue but are less expensive.
I bought a Baili razor. The head is exactly the same. Did Baili copy Boker? But Baili was around before the boker low profile. Maybe you can give the Baili a test run ?
I've wondered the same. The new packs I purchased does not have Teflon Coated printed. Wondering if these are the same blades as the ones with teflon coated printed.
Nice shave, Geo. Greetings from Russian subscriber. I have a question for this Böker razor. Have you shaved with Razorock Teck II razor? Both of them look the same. Thanks, Tim.
No they don't. The Teck II is not really a Tech head but an "upgraded" Tech head (see Baili "Upgrade" Head of BD191 and BR176) with enclosed blade tabs. It's much thicker, especially the base plate which is full zamak, while Tech and clones usually have a stamped metal base plate. It resembles a Tech but the head design/geometry is actually quite different.
You realize that the Gillette Tech is the most copied razor in the world? There are around half a dozen (at least) Tech clones from China alone. globalshave.club/blog/f/five-great-chinese-razors-that-cost-under-1500 www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/the-tech-clone-wars.574729/
I don't know why blades are marked do not wipe, I always get some kind of shmegma build up on the blade, especially if I use a preshave from proraso. Any thoughts?
I believe it's because the blades are Teflon coated to increase smoothness, until the Teflon wears off. (With or without Teflon, FWIW I like the blades.)
@@edwardmiles6513 The Gillette 7 O'Clock has a plastic handle like the Gillette Super Blue made in China (or a Baili or YingJiLi for that matter). Just because it's a Tech head/knock off neither means it's produced by Gillette nor manufactured in India. www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/the-tech-clone-wars.574729/
There are numerous Gillette Tech knock-offs (Baili BT131, BD176, BD191, Gillette 7 O'Clock DE safety razor, Maggard V3M, Rapira Platinum Lux DE safety razor, RazoRock Teck II, YingJiLi RD206, 8306H, 8306L, Yintal A2002, and other unnamed models -- many made in China), but the Boker *seems* to be of a higher quality, given that the handle is made of brass, though not of the quality of the similar (but pricey) Feather AS-D2. It would be interesting to see a comparison between all the mentioned safety razors (including weight of razor head, handle, their composition and how they shave) to see if one is a better value. I have the Rapira model and it's not comparable in quality to the other ones, but it gives an OK shave.
@@borbetomagus It's not Yintal but Rimei A2002, isn't it? I was really disappointed by the YingJiLi, because it seems to be full stainless steel but it's the mildest Tech clone I came across. I prefer mild razors but I couldn't get a BBS with this one. Are the different model no. just different packaging or are there different YingJiLi Techs? www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/the-tech-clone-wars.574729/
You are pronouncing "Böker" wrong. Those dots on top make to "o" a front-vowel not a back-vowel as you pronounce it. Since my native language is enriched with vowel sounds it is extremely easy to for me to criticize you for mispronouncing "Böker".
I love that grin on your face when you said “let’s see if we can mix a lather”! Great review.
Best part ;)
I now own two of these. They are fantastic for both face AND head.
This razor is obviously a copy of the RAPIRA Swedish Supersteel DE safety razor. A few months ago I bought one just for fun as an experiment, and I was highly surprised about how excellent a safety razor for experienced men it was It's just ironic that one can get the best shave with a cheapest razor that looks neither fancy nor perfectly finished.
This copy does seem well finished, and I believe it provides a great shave as well..
I have to be honest.... I love watching these videos. They have made me go out and buy some new products (armed with useful information) and enjoy being at the bathroom sink/mirror again. Well done! Does anyone else think he looks a bit like Danny Aiello?
Glad you like them! and-Shaving is Fun again!
I like the design of the razor. I may invest in one. I really like the look of it and the flat head seems perfect for under the nose. Thanks for the introduction to this Geo.
I love your videos and just had my first shave with a DE razor and oh my god, the difference, smoothness, NO IRRITATION AT ALL. thank you so much. i was binging your videos for a week and just decided to use a mild razor (Parker R1) and it was great. For the first time, I had no burning sensation and I want to shave again. Thank you sm geo!
“Let’s see if you can mix some lather” would be a great slogan!
“Lather up!” Is another good one too. Keep up the great work
Jerry
Great Review Geo....thx for that Video. Cheers, Mike
Nice work again.
this razor has a good sound
ASMR❤️
Hi Geo, this Razor is made in Switzerland by a subcontractor. In general the Böcker stuff ist made in Solingen. Have a good weekend.
Hell yeah cowboy! Nice shave! And what a beuti razor!! I want a one, I'm check digital 😀😀😀
Right on!
Great shave Geo.
Hi Geo- Great shave and razor review; thank you! A very nice-looking razor. I hope you have a great weekend ahead. Take good care and be safe and be well. Best regards, as always, Geo!
Uncle Geo with another beautiful video. Catching up on your videos from the month.
Thank you for sharing this review. 🇨🇦😎👍
Nice review. I love Proraso stuff and I like the look of that razor. Thanks for the intro to it.
Nice review. Nice razor
Best in the biz!!
Hi Geo, 2 month's ago I started shaving with a DE (parker semi-slant) and used your videos as a guide for better shaving and for product reviews, very useful and informative, thank you for that ! But I have question about this and other video's, I see you skimming the cheeks but not the neck area. When I do 2 passes correctly and the 3 pass skimming my cheeks I can shave BBS now without burn of blood, but I still have some stubble in the neck, so I started skimming the neck are as well and It goes very well, why don't you do it ? Greetings from the Netherlands ( In December/January I am going to order from your shop, I want an indestructibowl:-)
Beautiful Shave and review Geo, do you have the new bottle for Proraso white pre shave cream?
Intersting and very useful info. How much of a difference does the pre shave cream make? I'm using Proraso shaving cream from a can.
Hey Geo, thanks for all the really helpful and cheerful videos. I have a review suggestion, can you review some of these new one blade razors that are out there now? Such as the Supply razor or the One Blade and see how they compare to the tried and true safety razor? Keep up all the great content, thank you!
That's the same head used on gillette sterling. Good video..
Böker i like it
Do you know if that brand of blade comes in two types-or did they just stop putting Teflon Coated on the box? Really into exploring the various coating types...youve turned me into a Shave Nerd, Geo!
Hmm, not sure about that, I'll check into it.
Nice razor, good shave sir, nice price too. Greetings from Gibraltar GeoFatboy.
Nice shave Geo
Made in Switzerland?
Oh,
Perhaps a Rolex?
That Proraso is not one I have seen in Sweden. Got Proraso Green in my den, maybe this is a new one. Curious about that one for sure. 👍
It is the newest line, and I’m unaware of the scent profile
Great job
Just a heads-up regarding the info on your product page. The razor is made in Solingen, Germany
As seen in the video-The box reads: Made in Switzerland....
@@geofatboy Maybe assembled and repackaged in Switzerland (or they mean the Box).
Also, how come? Böker is a German company.
How does it compare to a Baili BT 131 or other Tech knock offs?
@@geofatboy I wrote to the company after watching this, but it’s possible the person answering emails was mistaken. Here’s the reply I got: “The low profile safety razor is manufactured in Soligen Germany.
Thank you,
Jennise Wooton
BOKER USA, INC.”
@@Long-Ball-Larry Bullseye! I knew that thing looked familiar but at least this one IMHO has a nicer finish
Hey Geo, great review! I just found out about something called twinplex stropper. Did you ever try something like this, a safter razer blade stropper? And the main question: can it get a feather blade even sharper? Greetings from Germany!
I agree that the Gillette Tech is a good shaving razor. The Tech and Gillette Super Speed are probably the most knocked off razors ever.
This REALLY looks like the feather AS-D2 design, those four stops on a flattened head profile with 4 large item grills for waste to vent down the post.
Chrome covered cheaper metals though :( the feather is likely superior as it is completely stainless steel in satin finish.
The Feather is costlier as well...
@@geofatboy and better engineered probably.
Thanks
Very nice video as usual. Your pronunciation of Böker killed me. :D
Good video. I like this safety razor, overall because it’s low profile. I saw at your website that the safety razor is out of stock. When do you’ll have again in stock?. Thanks.
Hi Geo, just a quick question. I have muhle silvertip badger hair brush for a year now and for a few months it is loosing a lot of hairs at every shave. Do I have one that wasn't made right ? I am not doing something correct ? Assume everything that I can do wrong and maybe I can find the problem. Thank you
How many hairs does it lose? I have brush that every time I use it, it loses a hair or two.
The hairs get on my face and on the shaving bowl so more than 30 I could say.
@@nicknike1 it sounds like u have a defected brush. Everytime I use mine I sheds a a hair or two and I also think my brush is defected.
Geo! Who makes the best butterfly safety razor?
I couldn't watch with the volume up much so I was just wondering would this razor be considered on the mild side, more aggressive, or in the middle somewhere?
I use this razor...it's agressive..but I love it
Whats the price on that razor Geo?
I think it's a white-labeled Chinese qshave razor.
You are right. The head is exactly like the Baili Chinese razor.
Anyone use Astra Superior Platinum blades they got within the last year? Amazon reviews say the quality has dropped and they're getting cuts but prior to about 2018 everyone seemed to swear by this brand.
I found that the Astra SS blades are better than the SP. The SS are sharper and smoother and compare to the Gillette Silver Blue but are less expensive.
Personnas are for me. 👍
Stick to voskhod or sputnik blades and you'll never be disappointed. They are very consistent products.
Goede review x
Hello Geofatboy, this razor seems to be more aggressive than the Muhale r41.
I think the Ikon tech is more aggressive than r41
The head looks similar to an old school razor like one of the gillettes.
I bought a Baili razor. The head is exactly the same. Did Baili copy Boker? But Baili was around before the boker low profile. Maybe you can give the Baili a test run ?
They are all clones of the old Gillette Tech
@@MC90pastel Yes you are spot on. I realised that a little later. The Baili razor is lethal. So much of the blade is revealed. It’s a dangerous razor.
Wasn't the pre shave to much? shouldn't be absorbed before you put lather on?
Geo is there a text teflon coated on the voskhod or not anymore?
I've wondered the same. The new packs I purchased does not have Teflon Coated printed. Wondering if these are the same blades as the ones with teflon coated printed.
Aggressive or mild ?
agressive..I use this
Nice shave, Geo.
Greetings from Russian subscriber.
I have a question for this Böker razor.
Have you shaved with Razorock Teck II razor? Both of them look the same.
Thanks, Tim.
No they don't. The Teck II is not really a Tech head but an "upgraded" Tech head (see Baili "Upgrade" Head of BD191 and BR176) with enclosed blade tabs. It's much thicker, especially the base plate which is full zamak, while Tech and clones usually have a stamped metal base plate.
It resembles a Tech but the head design/geometry is actually quite different.
How this compare to the Mühle R89 twist?
The head is 1:1 GSC replitech JFK edition, just another material.
You realize that the Gillette Tech is the most copied razor in the world? There are around half a dozen (at least) Tech clones from China alone.
globalshave.club/blog/f/five-great-chinese-razors-that-cost-under-1500
www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/the-tech-clone-wars.574729/
the razor sounds chinese to me ! great video Geo . Thank you.
Chinese? How?
@@geofatboy Pls check your Instagram.
Hi Geo. Thanks for that. In terms of aggressiveness, how does this razor compare to a Merkur 34C or Edwin Jagger DE89 ?
Thanks matey
I've been using this razor for 5 years now. It is more aggressivo than a r89 or merkur 34c. It is as performant as merkur 37c slant bar.
@@Daviddavid-qe7vv Thanks David. Appreciate your comment.
For me, overhang like that equals a cut ear.
I don't know why blades are marked do not wipe, I always get some kind of shmegma build up on the blade, especially if I use a preshave from proraso. Any thoughts?
I believe it's because the blades are Teflon coated to increase smoothness, until the Teflon wears off. (With or without Teflon, FWIW I like the blades.)
Wash it after use.🤔😁
I love the razor, except the huuuuge blade overhang that it has. Nice vid tho.
The razor is manufactured in India
So is the Gillette 7O'clock Sterling razor, which is the current version of the Gillette Tech, almost identical to the Böker.
Says who?
@@Long-Ball-Larry I believe anyone who looks closely at the two razors. FWIW, the handles are significantly different.
@@edwardmiles6513 The Gillette 7 O'Clock has a plastic handle like the Gillette Super Blue made in China (or a Baili or YingJiLi for that matter). Just because it's a Tech head/knock off neither means it's produced by Gillette nor manufactured in India.
www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/the-tech-clone-wars.574729/
It's pronounced "BUhker" as in "hUrt".
46.00 Dollars plus shipping.. For a cheap copy of a Gillette Tech made of Zinc and Brass, Made in Switzerland China hmm..🤔
1 blade? Cheap skates!!
Looks like Gillette tech head copy
Looks like a Gillette Tech clone.
German drama.
Thats the same head as a Gillette Tech and about half of the Chinese razors - nothing new there...
Says boker, screams china
It looks rather Chinese made. Low profile is fancy words for thin pot metal.
I think it serves a very functional purpose being the shape it is, as he showcased very well in the video. Made in Switzerland like he said.
There are numerous Gillette Tech knock-offs (Baili BT131, BD176, BD191, Gillette 7 O'Clock DE safety razor, Maggard V3M, Rapira Platinum Lux DE safety razor, RazoRock Teck II, YingJiLi RD206, 8306H, 8306L, Yintal A2002, and other unnamed models -- many made in China), but the Boker *seems* to be of a higher quality, given that the handle is made of brass, though not of the quality of the similar (but pricey) Feather AS-D2. It would be interesting to see a comparison between all the mentioned safety razors (including weight of razor head, handle, their composition and how they shave) to see if one is a better value. I have the Rapira model and it's not comparable in quality to the other ones, but it gives an OK shave.
@@borbetomagus It's not Yintal but Rimei A2002, isn't it?
I was really disappointed by the YingJiLi, because it seems to be full stainless steel but it's the mildest Tech clone I came across. I prefer mild razors but I couldn't get a BBS with this one. Are the different model no. just different packaging or are there different YingJiLi Techs?
www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/the-tech-clone-wars.574729/
You are pronouncing "Böker" wrong. Those dots on top make to "o" a front-vowel not a back-vowel as you pronounce it. Since my native language is enriched with vowel sounds it is extremely easy to for me to criticize you for mispronouncing "Böker".
The only RUclips shaver I ever heard pronounce an umlaut right was Michael Freedberg, in speaking of the Mühle R41. I couldn't believe my ears.
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