Top 5 Safety Razors of 2022 (So Far)
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- Halfway through the year. Curious if my top 5 razors of 2022 (so far) will hold true all the way through the end of the year. The good news...I realize I haven't bought nearly as many as I did last year (there is still time in 2022 to prove that wrong). Keep in mind, these are my favorite razors that I have acquired so far this year. There are a lot of other razors out there and am interested in what you think is the best.
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Totally forgot I bought the Rockwell 6S this year...this would obviously win it's own category I think...Sorry!
Another win for the sixes!
The 6S is very good! 😊
Time has come for you for your Top 5 for 2022. Let's gooooo! 🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻
Working on one right now Peter
Hey Greg I only use one razor the Fatip Testina Gentile., and a Merkur 34c that I keep as back up.
I also only use one soap and one aftershave both Proraso.
My question to you, is there something wrong with me??
Enjoy watching your videos.
All the best and avoid pink lather at all times.
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Nothing wrong with you buddy. I used one razor and soap for 7 years before going ham and buying up everything haha
If you can spare the cash, the Rex Konsul is phenomenally awesome and my favorite of all time. I got the Rhodium plated version which makes it even better. My number 2 is the Henson AL13 Aggressive…. If you can’t get that version the medium is pretty much just as great. My number 3 is the Rockwell 6S, and #4 favorite is the Parker Variant….
Nice! I like the variant and the 6s a lot as well. I may have to some day splurge for the Konsul. Non stop praise on that razor
What u got ur variant set at...and what blades do u use in it...i like the razor ...but find it super aggressive....
I usually go for like a 5 and a 2 if I’m doing a 2 pass shave and usually use a astra sp
@@markboland2545 I usually set the Variant to #3…. I like Super Iridium blades, RK Stainless, Nacet and Astra…. All of those seem to work pretty well for me.
Glad to have found your channel Greg. I detect integrity and objectivity and not a marketing spokesman as far too many YT presenters are. Cheers and be well! 🇨🇦
Thanks for watching. Not sure why but this was held for review (which I turned that off so never check it...until today) I have fun doing this and I'm glad you have picked up on that.
Some great razors there Greg!! Great idea too, I’m waiting on a new razor to put through its paces and I’ll drop a new top 5, but this does give me an idea for something else too. Have a fantastic weekend my brother, and may some hot dogs be in your near future!!
Thanks JMAC, yeah you got some good things coming for sure. Can’t wait to watch
@@GregTardif you’re welcome Greg! And yessir, I do.. time to lay low for a bit I reckon lol.
Interesting favourites Greg. I have not purchased many razors so far this year but the standout razor for me is the Karve AL Overlander.👊😎🤟
From what I hear, that’s the only one you need
Fun video and nice list Greg. I’ve got to go with the Overlander as my favorite razor this year thus far.
Seems to be the thing haha. Everyone loving it.
@@GregTardif yeah, I guess it is.
Now I’ll have to find out for myself haha
Nice video bud! Always a pleasure seeing your videos. I just officially got into the glorious world of DE shaving this year, and so far I got a Rockwell 6C and Blue 6S, Bevel (which I gave to a friend), and I just got (yesterday) a Razorock Game Changer .68 Open Comb and I just shaved with that one yesterday. Overall, so far, I have to give it up to the 6S as it has been extremely efficient and I love the easy changing of plates to change the blade gap. BUT if the 6S had a smooth coating like the 6C (like a mirror polish or rhodium finish) it would be the total king of razors almost! 😁
Thanks for sharing. I have heard great things about the game changers. I don’t notice a huge difference between the c and s (just a little weight) but I think that makes me lean more towards the c if I had a preference or recommendation.
Great collection and choise Sir,,,my favourite in 2022 so far is the parker 94R,, short and hefty,,like me 😄.
Haha nice! I like a razor that’s relatable to their owner. That’s why I also like the 66r hefty and tall
😄😄 true that 👍👍
I definitely agree on the Alpha Outlaw. That would be my favorite razor of this year also, followed closely by the Supply SE.
You and me, two heads one mind
The Karve Overlander has been a great surprise for me this year. It bumped my Rockwell 6s out the top spot.
Oh nice!!!! There’s enough peer pressure on this one that I will have to get one haha
Got the Supply SE for Christmas. Strangely, if i do not make my first pass with the grain, especially on my neck, it really tears me up.. otherwise I love it!
Thanks for sharing!
What do you think of the Konsul Slant and what are your thoughts about rhodium plated razors?
Hi Ethan, I have the Rhodium Plated Slim from Razor Emporium in this video and also a full video about that razor. I have not tried the Konsul slant yet (interested in getting it once I have the money for it)
The Gillette Slim Adjustable may be my favorite all time razor. Mine's not as pretty as yours but I sure as hell didn't pay $190.00 for it.
Haha yeah they can certainly be had for less. I liked that it was revamped and finished by Razor Emporium. They seem to know what they’re doing
What’s the razor for sensitive skin? Also I’m a beginner just got into wet shaving. Do you guys have any recommendations?
I have sensitive skin. I’ve gravitated towards more efficient razors but you could start with an Edwin jagger razor
How do these razors compare to the homelike ( which I’ve never tried but heard nothing but good things about), the gamechager (I currently own both straight bar and open comb), the razorock lupo (I love), and the Parker semislant (current favorite), and the feather asd2 my most expensive razor currently?
Not sure. Haven’t tried them. Are you itching to get a new razor? Sounds like you have a good selection already.
Great list. I have to check out the Alpha Outlaw for a daily shaver. Sounds ideal! If I get one I promise to use your link. They’re out of stock atm though.
Thanks! It surprised in more ways than it just being in the mystery box lol. Alpha has a us made razor coming out soon I believe too
@@GregTardif oh yeah, I almost forgot to mention how I kinda wish I had the slim you got. Instead I got a Rhodium refinished Aristocrat non adjustable because It reminded me of my Dad’s. I still like it but get smoother shaves from other razors. Maybe blade selection will help me dial it in. We’ll see.
Definitely has to be my Gillette Safety Razor, "The New" Bar Handle Long Comb 3-Piece Double Edge Safety Razor, Reissue Patent 17567.
Sweet!
Boycott those P&G bstards
Hoping for top razors you enjoyed using in 2023 as well, not necessarily new razors acquired in 2023, just overall what you used the most.
May I recommend you the above the tie razors..
They can do no wrong..
Overall..
I'm impressed with the above the tie se2, and the asylum Rx v2..which I obtained the asylum Rx v2 in a trade..
It's great..
As far as de safety razors I like the above the tie ssh1 and the Stirling stainless steel razor which is my most recent acquisition..
Thanks Raul! I’ve eye balled them a few times for sure. They sound great. I’ll keep my eye out. Have a great day
@@GregTardif you too sir..
I guess I'm an official fan boy of their brand..so many great razor and soap makers..not enough money or time for them all..
@@rauldelarosa2768 haha and that’s ok! Brand allegiance is great if you find something you like
Great picks! My fav for 2022 so far is the Rocnel Sailor 2022 adjustable. Ticks all the boxes for me. Expensive.... yes but worth every penny! I was expecting buyers remorse but after 3 shaves it is my No. 1. I need to get a Slim.
Nice! They look great and have heard nothing but positive things. Glad you’re enjoying them. What blade do you like so far?
@@GregTardif Nacet
If you could only have one, would you choose the Rockwell 6S or the Rockwell T2?
6s
Hey, thank you very much for replying and I do want to say that I have really been enjoying and learning a lot from your videos thank you very much and have a wonderful day!
Hey Greg , !
Quick question.
Will this madness ever end?????
Which madness do you speak of?
Nice video Greg. Top razor for me is the Karve Christopher Bradley (brass). SB D, OC D. The c plates are very good as well. Loaded with a Gillette silver blue. Almost at 2k subs - wow.
Oh nice! I’ve heard nothing but good things with those razors. I’m not a silver blue guy but there are a lot of people who stand by them. Getting there. Thanks for watching
Another good video and lead into discussions. So far, this year my top five (not in order, I’m still figuring out ranking): PAA Meta-4, Blackland Era, Occam’s Razor OG, Karve Overlander, Supply SE) and one that surprised me at how much I like it is the Parker Semi-Slant in Graphite. The Henson AL-13 would be in that mix as well but I got that last year.
Nice line up there! One of these days I’ll get my hands on a meta-4
I've been sneaking around the Parker Semi slant for a while.
Have you by any chance tried the 26c so you maybe can tell me how it compares to this one?
@@GregTardif I think you’d really like it. It’s very smooth yet still efficient with a sharp blade.
@@thwh77 Sorry, no. The only other Parker I have is the adjustable single edge, which I didn’t like at first and was ready to get rid of until I tried a Supply Black Label blade with it. Those SE blades are sharp. I tried all the rest and they didn’t cut it 🤪 for me.
@@shalpher844 Nevermind.🙂
When I first got into "wet shaving" years ago I started out with a DE safety razor. Once I discovered the SE (Cobra Classic) I never went back. Now my favorite is the Blackland Vector.
Oh cool! Been meaning to try the vector at some point. Hear it’s phenomenal
@@GregTardif You will love it. Well balanced, slim head for tight spaces...best shave ever with Tabac shave soap and Kai Protouch MG blades.
The slim is a great razor- didn’t get a reconditioned slim, but I did win a cleaned up slim off of eBay 27$ plus 6$ shipping. After a good soaking in Dawn, a dab of mineral oil- works like a charm.
Oh sweet! Good win. I wanted to see what the rhodium finish was like and it’s awesome. May send a razor that way sometime to get it done
My surprise is the Parker 69CR.
Even though there are comparatively better alternatives for both open and closed comb if you are very picky, I would recommend the 69CR to anyone looking for a razor for life.
With the 69CR in hand you're ready to get control back over your life no matter what's going on with your facial hair.
Strong words! It’s a good looking razor too. Looks like my 66r but with gold plating. Nice that it gives you plates to swap even at that price point
@@GregTardif Strong words indeed, but I would seal them anytime with some ff the blood dripping from my chin.😅
I like your choice just wondering what setting on slim adjustable dose parker 22r correspond to
Thanks Edward. I’d probably say 3 or 4
@@GregTardif thank you sir that sound like an comfortable razor Greg have good weekend
@@edwardbanks8322 you’re welcome. Hope you enjoy yours too
muhle r41. i loved it so much i bought 4 different versions. r41. r101, r102, and r103.
Whoa! I have to try one now! Thanks
@@GregTardif they get a bad rap but if you've shaved with DEs long enough, they're some of the smoothest razors you'll ever use. with the right blade of course.
I've got the Supply. I've only tried it twice but I find it is really inefficient. It leaves me with stubble. My favourite would be a toss up between the Fatip Lo Sorto and the Yaqi Telstar. Cheers Greg.
Thanks for watching! Sorry you found it subpar.
My favorite this year, being new, is the Henson Al13+++
Nice! I’ve heard good things about that razor
Yes indeed… Probably the best bang for your Buck out there, bar none! I’ve had nothing but Incredible BBS shaves with the Henson and so far no nicks or cuts for me. While I do like the Rex Konsul better, it’s also 5 times the price or more depending on the version you get. The Henson is the Cadillac, and the Rex is the Rolls Royce of DE razors.
Great vid, Greg. Love the auto blade ejection feature on that Parker razor 🙂. My favorite razor so far this year is the Leaf Thorn. I hemmed and hawed for weeks before buying it but finally pulled the trigger and so glad I did. Turns out it is one of my top 3. Always gives a BBS shave without facial damage. I don't have the Leaf Twig. Many reviews said it was a little too mild so I went straight for the Thorn. Have a great weekend, sir!
Thanks for watching and sharing. I’ll have to look up the thorn.
i going back and forth on the thorn but does it actually give a smooth shave ? ive also heard people calling that one too mild as well and im looking more towards something that leaves me with absolutely no hair
@@Gummybearkillerr I generally do a three pass shave and it gives a great, close shave. The beauty of it is that it can use any blade so you can find the one that works best for your skin type. I have about 16 razors in my collection now and it is one of my top razors.
Just getting into wet shaving, really enjoying your videos for the personality and the knowledge. I picked up 3 razors and hoping it doesn't grow to 37 by the end of the year ;-)
Haha welcome and thanks for the compliment. I used the same razor for the first five or six years of wet shaving
@@GregTardif At first I got a Henson AL13 mild. Been though a few shaves using a Feather blade and enjoying it so far. Then I started down the TH-cam rabbit hole and I just ordered a 1964 Gillette Slim Adjustable and a 1959 Fatboy. This should keep me plenty happy for many shaves to come.
@@rguitar78 oh yeah! That’s a good set right there! Let me know how you like the new olds
There are two categories for me. Best vintage that I owned this year is the Eveready sovelhead (1924) and new production the Ds cosmetics s9 parallel.
Haven’t heard of either of these yet! I’ll have to check em out.
Favorite razor this yr is the Konsul. It’s replaced my 6s/6C and EJ89.
Oh nice! I’ve heard it is has changed people’s lives
You guys on TH-cam seem to have too many razors ! 😊 I’m still wondering why…
I've been using DE razors for more than 15 years but I only own 4, each one being an upgrade of the previous, qualitatively or technically speaking. I like being used to my razor so I always stick to the last one purchased, I don't like rotating and all my previous razors are retired and should actually be sold.
I've been shaving with my "last and definitive razor" for more than 4 years now and I really don’t see what could lead me to buy a new one.
But it's always a pleasure to see nice razors, especially when there are some I've never heard of, thanks ! 👍
Lol my first 7 years of wet shaving was one razor. Making TH-cam videos people ask you to try a new razor or a different razor for feedback and sometimes I end up buying it and they do add up. I’m going to start purging some gear soon.
@@GregTardif Oh, you're a TH-cam victim ! 😊
Lol that’s one way to look at it. I don’t buy if I can’t afford. What razor did you crown champion?
@@GregTardif
It's my "nasty" Razorock Jaws !
@@GregTardif
I started wet shaving like many of us with the mild EJ89 and only a few weeks later I was already in hunt of a more qualitative razor made in SS so I bought a Weber (not made any more) which I really liked a lot. Superb and efficient. At these times, SS razors were not so many. Then I started to think it was time to shave like a real man (LOL), so with an open comb. For a try I purchased a cheap Fatip, knowing in advance that if I was pleased I'd quickly buy a SS open comb. You know the rest. Which open comb is more open than the JAWS ?
I like “shiny,” too! 👍🏼😆
Hi Greg interesting selection I bought the alpha but it always had blade alignment issues which was disappointing as I really wanted to like the razor and was very happy when it arrived but unfortunately due to the alignment problem I would have to spend to much time putting a blade in you couldn’t just drop in the blade and go it would scratch your face to pieces.
Thankfully the supplier allowed me to exchange it and I had a Rex Envoy which I love.
Keep well and keep safe.
Glad you were able to swap. Did yours have circular posts or hot dog shaped ones?
@@GregTardif Hi Greg mine were circular didn’t know some had hot dog post.
Very many thanks.
I guess mine do too haha. I have a few razors where the posts are hot dog shaped. I feel like those are more consistent with alignment
That Outlaw looks awesome. For me, I'd go for Blackland's Blackbird, aesthetically stunning, well engineered, always gets a BBS with it.
Noice!!!
I’m telling you, you definitely need to pick up the Razo Rock Gamechanger .84. You may just have to revise your top 5 it’s that good. I did take an opportunity to check out the Alpha Outlaw and everything is sold out on their website. Are they still
In business? Looks
Like a really nice razor
They are still in business. They are launching a us made safety razor soon which is pretty nifty
New razors I've gotten so far this year would be the Karve Brass Overlander and Karve Christopher Bradley Aluminum Widebody, and also the PAA Copper Ascension Twist DOC. I don't see myself buying any more razors, but never say never.
Oh yes! I picked the ascension select as well. Maybe it’ll make the final cut for the year. One of these days I’ll pick up a Karve
@@GregTardif
Karve razors are awesome and you won't be disappointed.
I just picked up a new Wilkinson Sword butterfly de razor and a 59 Gillette Fatboy. Both good razors, but wow the Fatboy was Genesis...
Haha for sure! Congratulations on getting some great razors
I not 10 min ago just had one of the best shaves. I got the icon tech about a month ago and frankly have been kinda terrified of its meat grinderish rep. I've been using mild blades like rockwell and dollar general branded dorcos. Tonight I dropped in an Astra and Holy cow what a shave. BBS 1 pass no nicks no weepers just an awesome shave nothing more nothing less.
Gotta go got some grilled snausages calling to me.
Oh! Nice! The Astra sp really tames all razors. Glad you had a great shave
I got a blackbird titanium this year and haven't bought another razor since. I have been considering a vector since I have no single edge razors. Enjoyed then video buddy. 12-6=6
Quick math for the win! Nice! The blackbirds sound great.
Your new vintage (oxymoron?) gillette is a beauty and definately shiney. Good call on rhodium.
It’s great
I only got two this year, the Weishi adjustable one (which I like at around à 2 or 3 out of 7), and a cheap fendrihan one which is so mild the closest I get get is like a 48 hour stubble (and I like my face smooth as glass).
My only complaint against the Weishi is that the enamel is going grey from the shaving cream, and is impossible to get completely clean (even in an ultrasonic cleaner it doesn't get the stain off, but did start to eat away at the finish)
Oof that’s tough. I haven’t tried a Weishi. Have you reached out to the company to see if they’ll send a replacement?
@@GregTardif It's also the white label behind the GBS adjustable if you've tried that. And I don't think it's defective, it's just got a matte black coating (which I like because it looks cool, but as a beginner it made me a bit more confidence that it wouldn't be slippery) and the coating just soaks up the shaving cream.
I'd still recommend it, but I'd recommend their chrome coating instead of the (cheaper) matte black
@@Hotrob_J thanks buddy. Yeah I guess I’m seeing a bit of that on my supply se. Not enough where it causes concern
Dare I ask but have you tried an R89 or EJ ED89? Life changing!
I have the DE89 that was my first “real” safety razor (after my $15 one of no name) I like it a lot
Cooking some hot-dogs right now wondering "Hey, let’s go check out if Greg has a new video out"
Woohoo!
Lucky!!!!
Great stuff! The Alpha Outlaw is to my point of view, the great discovery in DE this 2022. Smooth, efficient, made in Stainless steel ....so good! . In the other hand, I'm quite interested in this Parker I'm particularly shocked by the blade ejecting mechanism 😲. Keep up the good work Mr Greg 🤓
Lol yeah that was poggers!!! Aside from the flying blades of murder the razor is real great haha. Thanks for watching
I've yet to find a razor that comes anywhere close to the Rockwell 6.
fav razor this year is my slim adjustable
glad u like urs too lol
What happened to the Parker variant
I still have it. I was going over the razors I bought this year
@@GregTardif my bad sorry about that
No worries. I should’ve made it more clear. Thanks
Shave Den App update ?
What’s that now?
I picked up a very clean Slim and love it. Looking for a fatboy next:)
Nice! I like both my slim and Fatboy a lot.
@@GregTardif Those old Gillettes were made right:)
Rockwell 6S!
Oh yeah!!!
I will NEVER buy ANYTHING from Gillette ever again! Now that they turned into a woke, anti-man nutcase company. Will definitely give some of these others a try though.