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- Geofatboy does a comparison shave and review between disposable cartridge razors and safety or double edge razors. Watch them in action and draw your own conclusion as to which is best or which you'd prefer shaving with. The ultimate goal is a smooth, close shave. Purchase a Safety Razor: bit.ly/AllSafet... Use the links below to support my channel so that I can keep making these videos. Visit ShaveNation.com for all your shaving supplies.
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Bro, this comment section really hates Gillette
That may be true, but they brought it all upon themselves... Everyone makes a mistake now and again. Even giant companies owned by P&G.
@@geofatboy What s the beef with Gillette. I use exclusively Gillette both old and new.
Gillette makes their own safety razor :D
their DE razor blades actually arent bad, but the gillette cartridges are a rip off and don't shave as well no question.
murtisoft No... not really no...
Thanks Gillette, without you I wouldn't be here learning how to really shave.
They're just better too, although i was in reverse, started off safety, with the mass exodus Gillette actually started paying a few people just to order their blades off like third party sites. I bought like a dollar shave club starter kit, i tried a Gillete with eagerness, just too rough and not as sharp as my safety. Ironically enough it was just a nameless generic one i found at a bin for like 5$ but it's still going strong and super smooth. I'm wondering about upgrading the blades on amazon since like the difference between luxury premium safety blades and generics are like literally pennies (10$ for 100 5 star astras vs 6$ for a low ranked 2.5 star generic! , at 4 cents difference a blade, who's counting?!? )
Use aloe vera plant direct on your chin....
@@Notyouraveragename the astras are fantastic
To be fair, Gillette made pretty good DE razors back in the day, two of which I'm still using despite the fact one's 53 years old and the other is 42 years old. Gillette just got greedy.
Though my favorite is a Slim Adjustable, the original Bond razor from Goldfinger, I actually have a brass Gillette open comb that I found in an antique store. Just hit the CENTURY mark.
Works great!
Dont mind me just looking for something to replace my gillette
Exactly!
Hell yeah!🤣🤣🤣
This sounds like a man who is pissed off at their latest commercial. Gahahaha!
Same lol
Same here Hahaha!
The amount of plastic that is used in making those cartridges is reason alone to never use them, not to mention the clog factor, and the cost.
but how do you feel about changing blade every time in sophisticated manner in safety razor.
@@nikhildubey85 I have no issues swapping out blades, it takes a couple of seconds, and is way cheaper than disposables not to mention a superior shave and the blade is spotlessly clean (after you rinse shaver) everytime you shave, you can't get that with a disposable.
Save the environment, save your skin and most importantly save your masculinity
Not really, most are made predominantly of metal.
@@mirkwoodphotography2089 What's the point? They can't be recycled so they're garbage no matter how you slice it.
I just made the switch to a safety razor. Im never going back to cartridge razors
Nice!
Shave once a week with a Catridge Razor and two times with DE Razor.
@@Yujiro945 I think you are right.My skin has become smooth when I switched to Double Edge Safety Razor.
@@Yujiro945 Ok.I never used this Product.I was using Gillette Presto,Gillette Mach 3,Gillette Guard,DORCO Klass 2 fixed and Supermax Long Handle 2.I was never comfortable with so called Lubricant Strip.All these razors gave good Shaves but also gave Razor Bumps,Skin irritation and itching.However now I am evolved and I don't want to use these razors again.Now I have so much stock of Catridge Razors but I am not willing to use it.
@@Yujiro945 The only advantage of Catridge Razor is it saves your time.
I'm of Jamaican parentage and you nailed it! Our skin type is definitely more prone to ingrown hairs and I have tried & tested the entire range of razors and blades. The single wins outright - thanks.
Thanks for sharing!!
"Gillette, the worst a man can get"
😆
I still love Gillette
Gillette makes safety razors too though they're under the king c. Gillette name tho but it's the same company
I shave my head Gillette fusion prosheild flexball chill or Gillette skinguard. I love.bbs head shave.or schick hydro 5 is excellent razor for my head.
@@ajkohkoh3921 yesssss
Hi, african american male here. Let me say thank you for the very informative video and let me also say that this DE razor was one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life. I can now shave my neck, as you would know is a problem area for us black men. When I first used this type of razor I first thought it was cutting the hair on my face, its SUPER SMOOTH. I shaved my neck and let me tell ya, no irritation, no burning, nothing. I went over it ONCE and the hair was gone. Best switch I have made in my life.
No one cares where you are from or your origin really
Same story as yours. Nearly every I know initially shaved with multi blade razors, quickly realized it was a bad move and moved to trimmers that aren’t capable of giving you a close shave. It wasn’t until our 40s that we learned that our grandfather had solved this riddle a couple generations ago.
bro I wish I knew this shit 8 months of ago, after struggling trying every type of careful technique possible with the cartilage my face and neck was still coming out tragic. Thank god none of the damages were permanent and I am making the switch to safety now myself. That fact the he specifically mentioned the thing about African Americans was the silver lining for me.
My biggest problem with the multi-blade cartridges was that because of the close spacing, they easily got clogged full of stubble that wouldn't rinse out. It's literally like shaving with a cheese grater. After finally switching to wetshaving with a DE safety razor, my face has never felt better.
Thats the reason they popularised shave foams and gels which are way thinner than shave creams/soaps
@@jayakrishnancp8848 I'm only using my cartridge razor on my balls and crack from now on, these areas aren't very sensitive.
I like to shave around once a week, but doing so leaves enough length to clog up any cartridge unless I rinse after every stroke. I bought an open comb safety razor and shaved 2 weeks of growth right off with minimal rinsing and zero irritation. That's what sold me.
I’ve always had that problem with regular disposable razors
Bro shake your razor in mug full of warm water or swing and hit it at some rod (the shake it will get will make all the hair and grim come out) thats what i do always. I out my razer under running water in my wash basin and also keep hitting my razor head rubber side border at basin with little force, with few hits my razor gets clear
No more Gillette for me.
Gillette invented the safety razer
Alexander George Gillette number one my opinion. I'm happy. Example cheap razor blade no good garbage. Quality work Gillette
Same here
@@theodorthorsen8047 they may have, but they started ripping men off now big time...
It's only when you look into 'why' Gillette started doing multi-blade razors that you realise they might well qualify as the biggest scam of the 20th century.
It was because their patent was running out, and they feared competition from abroad as the safety razor design is so simple, pretty much anyone can replicate it abroad for cheaper costs. The multi-blade razors, whilst offering no real benefit, were more complex to make, and by adding small changes, Gillette could renew their patents as often as they needed to.
Then you get into the markup on those cartridges. They don't cost much more to make than a regular razor blade, and the markup on them has been estimated at over 4000%. I can get a pack of ten multi cartridges for £10 to £20 in the UK. Meanwhile I can buy 100 safety razor blades for £10. The cartridges are also non-recyclable, whereas the simple razor blades corrode and bio-degrade.
When you then realise that with a little bit of practice, a safety razor offers a comparable shave to any multi-blade, it starts to sell itself.
£25 for a razor and enough blades to last years.
Yep man. Amazing cost effectiveness in the long run, initial cost may be 40-250€ instead of 10-30€ for a Gillette razor handle. But, the cartridges (Pro fusion glide) cost 17€ per a pack of 4 here... Rip off/expensive.
I bought a pack of 100 good old school Safety Razor blades for 10€. You can't even get four top tier cartridges for that, here in Finland. Lol. Can save money and make shaving a pleasant, comfortable ritual! Less annoying/boring!!
This 'Scam' is on par with the Printer Ink Cartridge 'Scam' - Both are designed to rip the comsumer off and give them the worst value for money.
I spent 8 Euros for a Qshave and 6 for 100 Gillette Wilkinson sword from India. I can get 4 shaves from the blade as opposed to 7 from the Mach3 @ 2.5 Euros each. It takes the same time to shave because I need a two pass shave with the cartridge if I want a clean face.
Of course Gillette doesn't sell these blades in Europe or the USA so that rip off continues and clients watch ads on tv endorsed by millionaire sports figures.
Rekaert I’ve been a multi blade razor fanboy for ages. But I’m going to try to perfect the safety razor technique. Too many guys saying how good safety razors are there must be something in it.
@@Lycosa I got a nice safety razor for 50 bucks, I'm very excited to use it. Good riddance gillette cartridges! Taking advantage of the consumer, just like printer ink which was already mentioned and I'll also add non-removable batteries on phones, tablets, etc.
Switching from cartridge to single blade was one of the best decisions I had ever made.
@@bobjones8321 They are awful for your skin. You also never get as close a shave.
@@bobjones8321 Safety razors are objectively better than cartridge razors.
Thanks to Gillette, I'm actually being more masculine due to having to relearn to shave. May P&G rot in hell.
Its not even relearning. You just dont push down . The razor is heavy enough and the blades are legit to do the work.
@@snailnslug3 ya, just tried it. Shocked the hell out of me at how easily it took my beard off. None of that slimy feeling those aloe strips leave behind either. The only downside to me, was that when I cut myself (because no matter what I WILL cut myself) it bled a lot. Still surprisingly it was only slightly annoying, whereas with a cartridge I'll have a few stinging paper cut knicks, instead of the small bleeder. All in all I'm pretty happy, and it was kinda fun.
Grow a beard bruh. You will be even more masculine than now
You can buy a styptic pencil or alum block...cuts do happen at first...depending on what handle you buy some are more aggressive then others...for beginners aggressive isn't good. I bought a really aggressive DE awhile back...I used to have a mole on my upper lip....now I don't...I learned my lesson.
They hurt your widdle feelings. Awwwe
64 Dislikes, all from Gillette.
@SilentBob420BMFJ En mi experiencia, no es un video que mienta, como tú afirmas. Ese no es un sesgo pero sí una falacia. Es verdad que hay tipos de rastrillos, y que unos irritan más que otros. Incluso para mi, el resultado es más pulido con las navajas tradicionales, y las empecé a usar hoy porque ya me cansé de probar una y otra marca, y seguir con irritación (ya lo usé y estoy feliz porque no me irritó). En cuanto al tiempo, obvio que se iba a tardar más... está grabando y explicando. Cuando yo doy clases, algo que hago muy rápido lo hago (literalmente) tres veces más lento con fines didácticos. Salu2
I am switching to DE, but if this was the first video I found on the subject I'd walk away. The things he says are inaccurate and biased. For example the blades on these cartridges do not perform the same as a DE blade so 5 blades on a cartridge does not equal the damage of 5 DE blades. The blades are much more spring and flexible than the rigid DE. I know what you said is a joke, but I suspect you do believe this was a fair comparison video.
Correction 314 Gillette workers
17.00 van der Hagen razor and a 30 cent blade can’t go wrong
I love Van Der Hagen. But the last two sets of blades I've bought, the package was completely empty🙃
I just bought one yesterday. I’m actually excited to shave later
Van Der hagen has a Decent razor handle terrible blades the blades I got dragged and cut my face several times switched to viking revolution blades and cuts like a dream smooth and sharp
I don't mind Van Der Hagen/Weishi razors but I had some of my worst cuts from the Van Der Hagen blades. Honestly, I use a Parker 23C or some Gellette 60's replica razor. Both slightly more expensive but better razors overall. One is mild to medium and one is medium to aggressive
Gillette raises my oestrogen levels.
Their shaving cream definitely will. Have s\you seen the garbage in there? It has lots of carcinogens.
are you sure you're not a woman
That's insulting to lady fellas.
They don't have to do anything with Gillette itself.
@@dec13666 Bullshit! Women feminist(sexist vs men and racist vs white people) do the infamous sponsor of gillette. He doesn't insult ladies. That a clear and nice joke. So, **** u
@Stephen Raj We're 98% ape, since we share genes too, but we're pretty different, I would say...
Anyone here because of Gillette's recent PR fiasco? :D
Great video btw :D
Yep, no more Gillette for me.
hell yeah
Of course my fellow lads! lol😂😂
Well, ofcoruse😄
🖕🏿Gillette!
Yeah, I'll never buy Gillette again, so sick of this feminist, anti man crusade. I can't imagine being a millennial guy today. Must be so hard.
I have been using a DE for the last 30 years. One suggestion to anyone moving to DE: You need to find your right DE and blade combination, good for your skin, open comb vs closed, right blades with respect to mild vs aggressive, ... it takes a while. I tried at least 10 blades brands to find the one I like. Once you find it, you are in heaven, no cost, perfect shaving.
Thank you for the good tips. I'm new to safety razors, and I've got a budget DE with a safety bar. I shaved once so far. It took me a long while to get it done; I had a hard time trying to figure out the angle and was afraid of getting myself cut. I have yet to learn the right angle. I noticed that depending on how I hold the razor, it was a bit too aggressive or wouldn't cut at all. I decided to switch to DE since shaving has always been a chore for me; I never had luck with cartridge razors, or electric shavers, for that matter. I must say that the experience is already better using the DE.
Tried it, but not for me. I'm sticking with Match 3 or Schick 3 for a far closer, more comfortable, and quicker shave.
I'm using the plow 2.0 what're your thoughts ? I'm trying to get used to it but maybe you gotta a better one to recommend ?
Wilkinson sword blades are very good
Used a safety razor today for the first time, I was surprised how much better it felt.
I will say I discovered the single blade cheapoes work way better than the million blade razors.
The triple & quadruple blade razors are just a marketing gimmick. But the safety razor still did better than the best "regular" razor.
I agree, cartridge razors have their uses. I use a cartridge when I'm on the go, partly because they're allowed in hand luggage while DE razors are not. But there is no reason to buy expensive cartridge systems, the cheap ones work just as well (there's dozens of Mach3 clones out there today), and be aware of their limitations.
Anything so long as it isn't Gillette.
Well atleast their DE Blades are good :P
Use aloe vera plant direct on your chin....
U can buy vintage gillette tech.
Yeah, their Silver Blue blades are highly regarded as some of the smoothest and longest lasting.
#metoo Recently bought a Edwin Jagger DE89, never going back to cartridges again. Screw you Gillette and your new age BS
Seing this video really opened my eyes to why im getting razor burn when shaving just bought a 34c with astra platinum blades 👍
those are the best blades ever. ive tried lots, and oddly enough that was the first one i bought and never found one better. Beloved feathers are just a little too easy to get nicks and dull quickly. astras seem to be good consistent even on a 3rd shave. top notch blades. i have the 34c also... one of three!!
That's exactly the same setup I started with! They are an amazing combo for my skin, how do you like them?
Try the Viking razors out on Amazon. I don’t care for my 34c anymore. Viking has really taken it up a notch for the modern shaver. Check em out
Are astra platinum blades better for a beginner or Derby platinum? Or something else? Can anyone advise?
@@honeypower You will find more success with astra. they are more consistent, don't nick as easily, and don't pull like derby's. They perform longer as well, you can easily get 3 or more shaves on them... i'm sure i've done 5 or more just forgetting to swap blades. Derbys sometimes 1 good shave, maybe a couple, but they pull a lot and just aren't very sharp in my mind. I started with Astra's, and then tried easily 15-20 other blades after, and the go to has stayed Astra.
I made the switch 4 years ago and never looked back: I said ADIOS to ingrown hairs and skin irritations; and shaving has become a pampering and relaxing moment that I look forward to 👍
Safety Razor by a mile. Once you use it, you'll know why. The cartridges are the biggest shit on the market for beards. They always irritated my skin and I had little wounds because of it. The Safety Razor is so much better. You have to practice a little bit, but it's more accurate and comfortable for your skin.
I actually started bleeding a bit after the first use of my safety razor. But I guess I have to learn that still haha
My experience is the opposite. Cartridges never hurt me but a poorly adjusted safety razor, can peel my skin!
Fabolous NineNine I know it’s all opinions but personally I prefer the cartridges razors with a safety razor you have to do all the work yourself and I bled every time I use them but with the Cartridges razor all you have to do is literally slide them over your face or wherever you want to use them so that’s better I guess
I find I'm just as likely to get nicks with a cartridge razor and a safety razor. But unlike the single cut I get with a safety razor nick I get multiple cuts with.a cartridge razor nick.
It does take practice but once you get the hang of it you'll be clean shaven in less than 2 minutes.
I been using a double edge safety razor about 4 months now and I am not going back to cartage ever again.
Just about to try safety razors but this video certainly isn't an accurate representation of how I use a cartridge. I need one pull and not six.
I had to pull 1 time if it's brand new and after than not less than 3 at least but it burns and it also caused many ingrown hair
Switched to a DE razor over 3 years ago. Love it.
same here, stopped using my badger brush and soap tho, just the ol barbasol, do not have enough time to make a whip these days
Likewise. And Barbasol does make the best canned shaving cream.
shaving with a cartridge razor is like shaving with a cheese grater safety razors are better.
Exactly!
i've been using a safety razor for about 4 years never went back my favorite razors is my 1930s gillette new standard and my 38c are my go to razors .
Get some sun and wind, you will Cowboy up!
I’ll been using safety razor until I went to army . Then one day I didn’t have any blade and a friend of mine gave mi a cartridge razor. It was great .Fast , no cuts . Best decision I’ve made. And there’s no only Gillette. And I’m using just normal soap , no shaving foam . 👍🏻
Remember lads, when replacing your Gillette cartridge razor, don't accidentally buy their blades.
Also, don't buy Braun, they're a P&G company.
Good to know....I for one didn't know that.
Agreed. P&G has their hands in everything.
I bought a pack of Wilkinsons sword double edge razors for my shavette i started using again, i opened the packet and every single blade had "A Gillette Product" stamped on it, which was kind of annoying.
I was always planning on stopping using cartridges because of the insane price ($28 for 8 cartridges) but the ad was the final straw for me.
@SilentBob420BMFJ Have you tried the Braun Series 9? I'm considering buying it
I use Voskhod blades and I don't have any Gillette blades or razors.
Started shaving with a safety razor just a few days ago and man it's so good. It's turned my shaving from a bit of a chore that I want to get though to a relaxed ritual to start the day off.
I just used it for the first time and I am positively gleeful with the result. Other than parts of the neck it's dead easy too. I feel like I've just cheated at shaving
Same I've been using a DE razor for a couple days now and its been amazing.
@@jenteliefers9011 Been a month now for me. Got an in shower mirror for like $5. Game changer. Even easier now.
I started 3 weeks ago and as you described it's a lovely shave with just the right amount of lather which I love mixing in my shaving bowl the shaving technique isn't much different to shaving with a catrage razor but the over all experience and the closeness of the shave makes it worth while that's why I prefer shaving at night when I have plenty of time.
I started in April and it's a great shave have graduated to also using the shavette cut throath razor and am getting the hang of that nicely even better than the safety razor next stop is grandad cut throath.
tried a safty rasor today for the first time in my life and I regret every single time I used cartridges especially the one blade cartridges. Also for the first time I did not bleed.
Switched to DE a year ago after using cartridges for ~30 years. I'm amazed how little I cut myself now compared to before. No burning feeling either. Yes my shaving sessions may have become a little longer but also much more. enjoyable.
Switched to DE shaving just over a month ago and will never go back. I hated to shave before, now I can't wait to shave. Wouldn't shave two days in a row with cartridges due to skin irritation, but with the DE I can do two days in a row with no issues. It's more of a process but well worth every minute of it.
About a year ago I switched to DE also. got tired of paying upwards of 4 dollars a cartridge nicked myself first couple times. Now that I've got use to it I'm sorry I didn't switch a lot sooner less money more comfortable and better shave.
At 62 years old, I have been using the Track II razor for years. I finally got fed up with the price of the blades and bought a butterfly style safety razor. I get a very comfortable and smooth shave with it. At a cost of $0.12 per blade it is something I wish I had done years ago. I can remember as a child, my dad and grand dad using this type of razor. Funny how the old style is coming back into favor. My son is now looking into getting one for himself.
I will never go back to those multi blade razors again. Better shave - lower cost. It's a no brainer.
I agree. a 12 cent blade is good for four shaves! The cartridge costs more but sure is handy when you want to get the job done.
Solid metal cheapo safety razor that will last a lifetime $17. One hundred DE razor blades $15. Gillette write-down of EIGHT BILLION DOLLARS!!! ----- priceless. Safety razor is far superior in every way than over-priced plastic cartridges. Always.
uk7769
I’ve been using DE safety razors for over 12 years. After I retired 3 years ago I’ve used primarily a straight razor. I use the DE when I’m pressed for time, it’s is quicker and safer than a straight razor. Don’t be in a hurry shaving with a straight. Overall, I enjoy shaving with a straight the beat. However, the learning curve with sharpening and shaving was about 3-4 months. I definitely wouldn’t recommend a straight razor if you’re a busy person.
Well I do have toxic masculinity but I still use a safety razor
Are you a man? Then shave like a man!! (Protect the environment, save money, enjoy the best shave).
Exactly!
I just used a safety razor for the first time today. I've been doing research on blades and creams for a couple days. Everything arrived today. It was the best shave I've ever experienced! I almost thought I didn't have a blade in or something was wrong because I couldn't feel the shave at all. It was that smooth. I'm blown away. And Ive always used what I thought was the best (Gillette proglide). I'll never go back. Safety razor all the way.
I hope what you say is true, because I have started with the safety razor and barbasol, but I have not found it any better so far. I am waiting for my brush and soap, and will be very disappointed if it doesn't make a difference.
Me too. Best shave I have had. And it is joy to do.
My experience over the past month has not lived up to the hype. I have tried two different razors and three different blade brands. The only selling points for me is that the razor I'm using now doesn't clog and the blades are much cheaper than cartridges.
@@heinzerbrew I'm using up my Edge shave gel. I haven't had a problem with it. Once it's gone I'll start with my soap and brush. I just started with a butterfly style razor and am so glad I made the switch. $0.12 per blade as apposed to $1.25 for a Track II. I get 100 blades for about $12 on Amazon.
@@yanshiro6082 Why would you ask anyone that? What is wrong with you? Shave your whole body if you like - no body gives a F&$K.
i like the feel of shaving with safety razers over cartridge razers, feather blades work very well for me along with creamo shaving cream. also while not always needed, toner/aftershave is nice as it'll help close up minor cuts and when choosing one, find one that you think smells nice
Thanks for sharing!
I cut myself every time I use a feather blade - they are SHARP lol
I can't agree more as a 15 year-old my mother got me a Gillette, Mach-3, and it caused me so much irritation and ingrown hair, the cartridges were damn expensive for a teenager and thanks to my beard growth they blunted quickly(and they still do but guess what safety blades are cheap so who cares), I remember switching to a safety razor at 19 and now I preach this word and many of my friends converted for economical, skin health and just to look rugged
I've been using the original Gillette Sensor since about 1989. I liked it better than others through the years. Enough so that I bought a backup handle in the early 90s. When the original finally gave up the ghost about ten years ago, I broke out the backup handle. It's still good, but I've always wondered about good old safety razors since Sensor cartridges are expensive now. The Sensor's two blades vs. the later bazillion blade razors always worked best for me. So I am about to take the plunge into a safety razor. Wish me luck gentlemen!
Omg, I always said this myself. I used to use the sensor excel II, and all the razors since have felt worse. I'd rather use a cheap bic razor over the big five blade ones. They lose all precision, and they don't feel like they shave closer - they just clog up with hair.
“20-25 cents”
Me: Runs to the store
Same lol
2024 update, u can get 100 blades for 9$ in some areas…
I'm just here to get ideas to replace my Gillette
I use a safety razor for economy but when I want a really close, smooth shave I use a multi blade cartridge. I find that there's no comparison.
I keep one around for the precision shaver feature as well. 95% DE, but the cartridge has its uses!
Finally! I agree! Safety is for economy and for pleasure. When I want to get the job done it's cartridge!
Look into shavettes, you really can't get any closer than that. Be wary though, as theres is nothing between the skin and the blade on those.
@@captainkuijt
Will do. Thank you.
I have a shavette and trust me, it’s like I’ve never had beard before... fuck em multi blade
I use both. If I shave regularly I like the safety razor. Otherwise, with more growth I prefer the multi blades. Not all multi blades are equal. In my experience the mach 3 is about as good as they come. The cream and shaved hair washes away from the blades easily and still gets under the nose good also. It cause less irritation when there is more hair growth to shave. Ive never had to go over the same areas that many times. Im also a brush guy.
Those cartridge razors clog with stubble the first time you use them.
First time, second time, third time, and so on...
Remember the cartridge razor need to use regular shaving cream which is not as dense and does not require too many passes.
Thanks for sharing.
Your clearly exaggerating how many strokes in takes with the cartridge razor. We know which one your will say is better before you even begin to use the safety razor. Is is not normal to shave up on the neck line.
It's not normal to shave ATG on the neck?
@@geofatboy Shave from the bottom of the neck upwards. Against the grains for best results. Common knowledge.
Yesterday I shaved with my brand-new Mühle R89. It was the best shave I've ever had. No more expensive cartridges from me. And I thoroughly concur that lathering up with a brush is brilliant.
I live in the Netherlands, from my experience most of the stuff you can buy here in the Grocery Stores are from Gilette or Wilkinson, are heavily overpriced (cartridge systems that is) and just not good at all in my experience. The rate of irritation after using these products is high; to stimulate you to buy other products as well (like lotions) ?
But it's also not only the cartridge system; check out the foams (several brands) you buy in these canisters, there looks to be a kind of acid in it to create more volume and this can potentially irritate your skin even more (if the PH value differs). Once I switched to the Double Edge razors I only noticed then I could shave much smoother with (almost) no irritation in combination with traditional (pre-)shave cream and soaps. Yes it will take you more time in the beginning (few minutes more) but you will enjoy the shave much more, have a better result, less skin burn & irritation. Also the traditional shave set (DE razor, brush, shaving bowl) looks more awesome than the plastic throw away cartridges. Money wise, you will also earn back the investment of a DE razor very quickly and after that it will be much cheaper (a blade costs 10-20 cents composed to a few dollars of a cartridge) Today I ordered my 2nd Rockwell Razor (Rockwell 6S), the 6T is also out but I wanted to try the 6S first. The cream and soap I order are from an Italian brand, but that it very personal (the scent and so on).;
Try a DE, borrow one from a friend, of course clean it very well first with high percentage alcohol, check out the TH-cam instruction video's, become a pro and spread the word.
That sounds identical to american stores, which have 99% disposable, plastic, and multi blade cartridge- extremely over priced. The "mega" pack of pro glide cartridges cost $39. and the canister "shaving cream" is horrible. and for women: everything comes in pink color, and 5 blade cartridge razors are for shaving legs and pubic hair.
Why Bash Gillette? I use a Gillette safety razor from 1960. It works flawlessly. It is adjustable and many people seek them out. The Fat Boy is a classic. You will pay a premium for used ones. I also use the Gillette super mega multi bladed cartridges too. They work good and last a long time. If I am in a hurry I use the disposable multi-cartridge. It gets the job done, and and doesn't make me bleed. The double edge Fat Boy safety razor is for times when I want to take the time to pamper myself. I bring out all of the products and take my time. I'm loyal to both the old Fat Boy and the Multi cartridge Gillettes.
For me it’s a no brainer. Cartridge razors, aside from being ridiculously expensive, always give me ingrown hairs. This is especially true with the multi blade razors. “Lift and cut” means ingrown hair. Therefore, I will never switch from a safety razor.
Switched to a safety razor this past year. A much nicer shave and the prep is enjoyable. Thanks for the vids, very helpful.
I'm black and I made the switch, and I'll never go back to cartridge.
I’ve recently gone to the safety blades too, who knew shaving could be so satisfying.
Why is your skin colour relevant when it comes down to shaving? I'm not trying to sound like a moron I'm genuinely interested why people say they're white or black in most shaving videos.
@@rn-zu5ld because we are more prone to bumps and ingrown hairs. Our face doesn't react well to blades.
@@rn-zu5ld has to do with hair type. Black people are far more likely to have reactions to shaving.
He might be right, but I feel like this review is a little biased
(guilty as charged) 😉
I have 4 DE's that I keep in rotation------2-piece Merkur 34C paired with a badger brush------3-piece Merkur open comb paired with a boar hair brush-------2-piece Merkur slant head paired with a horse hair brush----all great razors, but my favorite is a 1 piece twist-to-open Gillette Super Speed----The date code shows that it was made in the second quarter of 1956---Paired with a Razorock Plissoft Big Bruce synthetic bristle brush.
All razors are loaded with a Persona blade and each pair is nestled in an Omega razor/brush stand.
Gillette went downhill when they introduced color-coded razor tips for different skin/beard types and then came out with adjustables----Gimmicks.
If you can get a Super Speed, please do so----Clean it up, give it a Barbasol soak, stay away from shaving creams in a can, and you won't be disappointed.
You've found a winning formula-Nice!
I'm scared of Gillette rn (7x5=35 scraps, holy cow😵)
Just to remind everyone here .
If you are gonna buy safety razors , just keep in mind that Gillete also sells safety razors.
DONT BUY THOSE. BUY THEM FROM OTHER COMPANIES WHO DON'T LECTURE YOU.
Have a good day :)
I have 3, actually. TWO are Gillette.
The first was made in the early 1960s. The second was made before 1920. Both were found at antique malls and are beautiful, well crafted, machines that are intended for daily use over the course of decades or more.
The third is actually German, the Merkur Futur. And I expect it to last decades, too.
I definitely won't support Gillette as it currently stands, but I'm not throwing away equipment older than me just because of a brand stamped onto it.
Just switched to a DE razor. Astonished at how much less irritation I got, and how much closer I could shave.
ive been living with razor burn for years, i thought i was cursed im gona try these and see if it helps thanks.
I started by switching to traditional shave soap and brush with my cartridge razor. When I got fed up with the cost of blades, I finally made the switch to a modern DE-safety (Henson) and won't go back. I know I have my dad's vintage Gillette Aristocrat stored away somewhere. I gotta find it and give it a try.
BTW... I don't mind the echo at all. It sets the scene firmly in the shaving zone/bathroom.
Nice gift from you're Dad! I'd be in search mode!
First, start shaving every single day without fail even weekends against the grain to 100% buttery smoothness. Then get past the childish skin irritation and ingrown hairs phase. Then you can decide which method of shaving is best. Until then shut up, with your two days of beards growth. I could shave that with a pocket knife and make it feel smooth. I go to bed at night with my face still smoother than it would have been leaving the bathroom freshly shaven in the morning after using a safety razor. It's not about making a certain number of passes and completing a ridiculous routine. It's about achieving an inspection passing butter smooth shave in each direction every single solitary morning. Keep in mind the same douches and hipsters pushing the "wet shaving" trend are either from one of the handful of new companies that have popped up to sell you useless ladies products to use on your face and are profiting from your sissyness, or they were the same pussylipped girlymen who were on the beard bandwagon 10 years ago. The art of manliness is only practiced by those to whom it does not come naturally. Just shave your freaking face Marine!
All interesting points... Thanks for sharing
I love mine...
And short of having to do periodically lubrication maintenance of the Safety razors actual (movable/twistable parts) aswell as the adjusting stem attached to them & its head (to allow the razors head to open and close smoothly (and not freeze up, or bind, as you try to twist it to replace blades) I've had the best shaves of my life since I purchased mine...
"Though I did get nicked a few times when I was first started to use this style of razor, but that was because I was only used to using the cartridge style razors before this one..."lol!
Anyways I was actually shocked to find out how long this type of design of razor had existed, and was shocked that the Major Razor companies had decided to replace this style with the newer (more problematic) Cartridge style ones...
There's an extra blade on the back of the cartridge razor for hairs under the nose and sideburns, you just hold the handle backwards.
Wait really?
Wow TIL
I have tried DE shaving several times, learned the technique, and spent a fortune on different razors, blades, and accessories but unfortunately, it's not for me. I get a far closer, more comfortable, and quicker shave with a cartridge razor.
How is this possible
@@samo4955 Many have told me the same. DE shaving sucks.
@@tommyharris5817 well that’s strange. I used cartridges most of the time and after every shave I got a big razor burn.
@@samo4955 Massage the foam or gel well and use light strokes, and of course, change the blade after 7 or 8 shaves depending on your beard thickness and coverage.
@@samo4955 everyone’s skin is different, I get no razor burn with a Harry’s cartridge
Never had an issue with shaving cream in a can and a cartridge razor. Never had any pulling or ingrown hairs, irritation or the like. He obviously doesnt know how to use it which is why he is bashing it. I never do nearly as many strokes as he does and I have pretty hefty stubble.
I just want people to know that safety razors are not the be all and end all of shaving like it's being portrayed in this video. There are many other products that do an even better job than a safety razor. It's just preference, that's all.
Preference-Exactly!
I have found that multi blade shavers do a poor job at the back of my head as it transitions to the neck on that skin that for me has wrinkles. The safety razor does an outstanding job on there. Ever since Gillette did that idiotic insulting commercial I decided to stop using their expensive products. I have nicked myself with safety razors here and there. I just need to take my time and I can get just as close of a shave and it's MUCH cheaper. I also know that those asswipes won't get another dime from me. Have fun selling razors to feminists and SJWs.
I guess I should thank them for that ridiculous commercial. It backfired for them and sent a trove of Gents in search of another method of shaving. They found it in their Grandpa's safety razor at ShaveNation.com
Any make is better than overpriced Gillette plus they don't insult your masculinity.
Is there any one in this section that thinks Gillette makes some pretty good safety razors not great but ok?
There's a description in Gillette Fusion's packaging that said the blades are better than Gillette Blue II's. It said nothing bad about Gillette Blue III's, or Mach blades, just saying...
Multi blades is a marketing ploy only. Those razors suck. Safety all the way!
True but I still use them for some odd reason
I had to quit using my de razors. I have three good razors, tried a dozen or more blades, tried about the same in shave creams and still ended up a razor burned bloody mess. My face is fine, but my neck meat is super sensitive. Also doesn’t help to have neck hair growing in ten different directions. After six years of trying I’ve gone back to a decent cartridge and my neck is happier than ever.
Sucks because I REALLY wanna like de razors.
That is a sad story... I'm surprised you weren't able to get great results from the safety razor.
May I ask which DE razor(s) you tried or use(d)? I had that same problem with uber-sensitive skin.
Cartridge razors they have an expense to the planet Earth they have an expense to your pocket these are the things you might get from a cartridge razor ingrown hairs shaving rash and dry skin I would suggest looking at safety razors from a personal point of view as I no longer get dry skin I no longer get any shaving rash and I don't get any ingrown hairs either so go old school it's a Bestway in specially for mother nature.
Mother Nature is smiling right now 😀
I like that it's an actual comparison. Thanks for the video.
Oh, man; I could almost feel the pain just by watching you use one of those multi-blades razors. I've been using my safety DE razor for well over 5-6 years now and I enjoy -not suffer- every single shave. Using a traditional creme or soap with a brush makes a critical difference too.
Seems to me with the modern cartridge razor they've engineered all the skill out of shaving. No need to find the angle of the blade. No need to be careful with the blade because they're spring mounted and have a pivoting head. Shaving is almost mindless with a cartridge razor.
i made the switch from cartridge to Straight Edge shavette. I still get irritation but not as much.
Really good points. DE shaving needs a few skills, though they are easily learned. To my mind, traditional shaving is a hobby, something to be enjoyed. Cartridge shaving is more like brushing your teeth ; something that must be done, but that gives little pleasure. (No offense to dentists; I brush and floss daily.)😀
david czapla I only shave because I have to for work. If I wasn't forced to shave, I wouldn't. In my mind, shaving is a waste of time. So I prefer cartridge razors, it lessens the time and effort of shaving.
Kieran M get a mach 3 from gillete, idk about the 7 blades one, but it seemed really bad. I use a safety razor myself, but looking back on my old mach 3, i was always very pleased.
Try different DE blades.... I had to switch ti find ones that didnt. Astras worked for me.
I think you've got the mechanics of blade count and skin irritation exactly backwards. Why do heavy trucks have 18 wheels? You are essentially arguing that an 18-wheeler causes 18 times as much wear and tear on the road as the same load carried on 4 axles. Not so. I think a better argument is that a well-designed cartridge with five blades spreads the same cutting load across five edges and REDUCES the skin irritation by a factor of five. My experience supports this argument.
I've been using a Gillette Fusion razor -- 5 blades in a carefully engineering carrier w/ lubrication strips -- for two years now. I change the cartridge once a month -- I could probably get two months per cartridge if I wanted to. My shave is WAY more comfortable, far closer, and no cuts at all in comparison to my handful of attempts with a safety razor.
I've never heard of the "Dorco Pace" razor you hold up as a strawman in this video. I do know that my Fusion is superb. A few other notes -- that shaving cream you're applying looks awful and may well be part of your bad results. I use cheap Williams shaving soap from CVS and get much more luxurious lather. I don't see a link to your brush, but I use very a nice handmade brush that I ordered through Amazon for under $100. The brush and real shaving soap make a huge difference. A good to excellent handmade brush is, I suggest, far and away the single most important part of a pleasurable shave.
I get better results by shaving with upward, rather than downward, strokes but that may well depend on each man's beard. The Fusion has a convenient blade across the top that does an excellent job of trimming hard-to-reach edges such as the top of my mustache (especially near my nose) and the bottom edge of a sideburn -- no guesswork required.
I get that you prefer using a safety razor, and I'm down with that. I fear you've created an incorrect impression about cartridge razors. I encourage you to try again with the Fusion and see how it works for you. I invite viewers to do the same -- try it yourself.
Not only is it better for the environment but it's a better, quicker and cheaper shave. I wish I had never used cartridges.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Bought a Merkur a bit ago. Super happy with it. Just need to buy better shaving creams.
Great Video Geo, you taught me how to shave with a DE razor you and Mantic. I went back to my cartridge after 6 years of DE shaving and razor bumps came back. You know the true Art of Shaving! Your one of the pioneers who have been in the game for a long time who would've thought that something so simple as shaving would make such an impact. Blessings Geo!! Thanks for all that you do!!
Pure facts in this video, he nailed it guys. I switched to a safety razor 3 years ago and couldn’t be any happier. No more razor bumps or irritation after the switch. Plus you’ll save a ton of money. These days you can get up to 300 blades for under $30!
I always get irritation with cartige razors. That doesn't happen with a safety razor. I'm glad to use safety razor.
The beauty of a safety razor!
Why you guys hating on Gillette that cart isn't even a Gillette 🤦♂️🤣
you know-that commercial...
Much like everyone else, I too am here to replace my Gillette.
Go get a safety razor you will never use the other ones again. I bought a good double edge safety razor at a store called The Art of Shaving I bought mine for $50 and then bought 100 Astra Blades off of Amazon will last forever the blades were $17 . I will wet shave for the rest of my life and save $ and have an awsome clean close shave.
@@DERANGEDFUCKFACE Nah. I use harrys razors
Be specific. What is wrong with Gillette? You don't like the classic Fat Boy that is in high demand?, or the new cartridges? What don't you like about their performance? If you want a cheap shave get a used Fat Boy and buy blades for pennies. I do that frequently. If you wake up late and want to shower foam and swipe without looking, then get the Gillette cartridge. I do that too.
@@joeo7257
I do that with a safety razor. I did start shaving before the multi blade was invented though.
Going to use my DE for the first time today. I've been struggling with ingrown hair for a couple of years now. I have coarse hair so it's even more prone to grow in. I hope this will fix it
It should, let us know...
Geo's taking one for the team!
I just shaved with and then against the grain for a babyface with a cartridge razor and made razor bumps all over my face. Wish I had watched his video first lol.
7 blades 42 blades and the way he’s just swiping away like that nah I can’t do that
Exactly-That's why the safety razor is better-ONE BLADE!
As someone with sensitive skin, I can attest to this. Used cartridge razors on my face and my skin would be inflamed, irritated, and red for hours so I stopped close shaving for a while and only used electric razors resulting in the perpetual five o'clock shadow. Eventually decided to try the double edged safety razor and it was the solution. No irritation, no redness, no razor burn, and it's an enjoyable ritual to go through to start your day when you have a full shaving set, really has a feeling of elegance and decadency.
Excellent! Thank you for sharing.
I've used cartridge style blades and never had an issue, its always smooth and closer than a single safety razor.
No
Probably because you don't have much hair. I have very little on my face, so junk disposables work just fine. My safety razor gets its most use on my body shaving- which is the only thing that shaves my pubic hair without cutting or razor burn.
Thank you so much for this video! So informative! I'm a woman so I need to shave much more than just my face. My skin is EXTREMELY sensitive. I grew up thinking there were only three options- cartrige saving, waxing, and lazer hair removal. The latter two only being for the wealthy. Which I am not.
Cartridge razors wreck hell on my bikini area. Bleeding, razor burn, bumps, iching, and constant pain. Not to mention how unsanitary it can be. (For those of you who don't know, disposable razors actially make tiny, microscopic cuts on the skin. This increases your chances of getting an STD, STI, or urinary tract infection.)
I have been using hair removal cream, which works well, but I can't inagine it's good for me, especially for long-term.
You really hit the nail on the head with this video. I hate constantly having to go over the same area 10 times just to get it semi-smooth.
I know this comment was a bit of a TMI, but I do think it's important to adress the health aspect of what cartidge razors can do. I truly think shaving with these razors has contributed to the increasing rate of STIs/STDs nationwide.
You guys are going to hate for this, but here I go.
Just moved back to mach3 from using safety razor(lost the handle) 2 months ago. I actually enjoy it better, it never knicks me, I'm also not prone to ingrown hair and don't have sensitive skin. Yeah, it's slightly pricier, but not that much actually. I use that m3 10x, platinum lasted 3 shaves for me(really thick beard).
For now, I actually don't see myself going back to safety(that I used for past 5 yrs or so). And I feel so much smoother also.
I have been shaving myself with safety razor for the last 6 months and I am happy. I bought Muhle R89 razor and this is the only investment which I would recommend for this type of shavings. I don't think I ever come back to multirazor again.
Great razor! What blade are you using?
@@geofatboy I use Wilkinson blades.
lmfao smells like toxic masculinity in this comment section
The safty razor is amazing and the best shave i have ever had.
Yeah and I bet your 1979 Honda Civic is way faster than my 2017 Corvette. Safety razor clown. Keep drinking the Kool-Aid.
@@samsteel4456 corvette is for gae boi, dodge demon is for men
@@samsteel4456 I don’t see why you are so offended in the comments. It’s hella cringe. I just switched from cartridge to a safety razor and I like it better. It doesn’t irritate my skin and I no longer get ingrown hairs. Just a more comfortable shave. Plus it’s way cheaper.
I've tried all kinds of razors. Plus I shave my head, too. Up to this time Bic Flex 3 is the best one for me.
Gillette shave gels are also excellent.
Started shaving with a butterfly Gillette razor the razer is 50+ years old I used safety razer's right up tell I was in my 30s switched to the plastic crappy ones they give a closer shave but I love using my Wilson sword razer my old Gillette safety razer was my father's and that cuts like no other but can be very unforgiving if one slips up 😮
Are all safety razors made the same on their inside? Meaning, are they all compatible with all safety razor handles?
Yes, the razor is standardised
@@williamthebutcherssonprodu227 thanks a lot, my friend 🙏
Actually, all safety razor handles are not interchangeable. Some brands like Fatip (made in Italy) use a different thread type, and will not accept a standard handle. shavenation.com/collections/fatip
I like this video... Been shaving with a safety razor for just over a year now and I definitely don't miss the tugging of the cartridge razor! Its amazing how easily it removes whiskers. Thanks Geofatboy for all your videos!
Great vid Geo. As someone with sensitive skin (I am naturally very pale even by white dude standards): I can confirm what you said, which is that switching to a DE razor has done absolute wonders for my face. My 3-bladed Mach 3 destroyed my skin for the best part of two decades; I don't know what the nine trillion blade ones these days would do, but I suspect it would be a lot more damage. A DE glides and leaves me with NONE of the horrible irritation I used to have every time I shaved and, as a bonus, I am paying low-double-digit pennies per blade from some little outfit in Eastern Europe and not sending a penny to Woke Corporation. The best a man can get!
I am confused by this. Why would you shave multiple times with multiple blades, and less with a single blade? I never shaved like that when I was still using Gillette. (I stopped buying Gillette, but had stocked up before their BS.)
Part of the reason for the multiple blades is so you don't need to go over multiple times. I really would go over once, then touch up anything after the shave.
BTW currently learning to use a straight razor, but may switch to a safety razor.
Does the double edge safety shaver closer than cartridge?
Any good creams for the DE that don't have any toxic petrochemicals, parabens, pthalates, fragrances. that still provide a very close shave?