I agree with you 💯%!! I was very fortunate enough to have acquired a brand new Gillette Heated razor for $66 total price. It definitely is not worth a $200 price tag. The cheap price I got was actually too much as well. If they sold this thing for say $49.99, that would be a fair price. I found that the heating bar doesn't stay on your face amongst the curves of your jawline. If for somehow they would make the heating bar flexible to the curvature of your face, that would be a great improvement. The replacement blades are even more expensive than their standard Proglide, Proglide shield blades. I am glad I have one in hopes it will be a collector's piece one day. For everyday shaving, I couldn't recommend this product. It is more of a luxury item too expensive to drive on a daily basis. Thanks for the video!
Yo! Great to hear from you man hope you are well. I have, but in all the samples I’ve done I never felt like I truly nailed it recently. Something I am working on though 🤝
Totally agree with everything in your vid,your videos made me get a leaf and a twig and they are awesome razors!!I used a Gillette fusion for lolz yesterday on my head and it was absolute garbage! Finished it off with my trusty leaf!! Keep up the good work Harry
I've used this for face shaving and it great.... I agree that for head shaving its probably not designed for. for beard shaving it gives a much closer blade. I will though try the leaf as i was impressed.
Back in the day you had very little choice of Razors If you wanted a wet shave you had the handles that took a razor blade , a Bic and 1 or 2 other disposable . Now the The shops are swamped with loads of different cartridge razers, You go into the shop to buy a packet of Mach 3 cartridges and either they are sold out or you have to part with a lots of cash to buy a bumper pack. So you buy another brand instead thats on offer that has 1 handle and 1 blade. (I'm sure we’ve all done it ) Then fast forward a year and you have an old mug in your bathroom filled with different razor handles you dont want to throw them away just in case.... A leaf shave does sound a good alternative but at £79 is a lot of money for an initial outlay. I'm sure if they was sold in large numbers and stocked by Boots, Tesco's, Morisons etc the price would come down. For those on a budget and want a good cartridge razer I cant recommend the Cien razor from Lidls enough .
Was going to ask the same question. Since he owns and uses both of them (sounds like he mostly uses the twig) I'd be curious to know the reasons he might choose to use one over the other on a given day. Is it just for variety, or is one better than the other under certain conditions?
I’d say the twig takes a little longer but it feels like more of a precision tool if that makes sense. I love them both but recently the twig has been the one I reach for. I’ll do a full update soon hopefully once I get some solid opinions 👍
As far as cartridge razors go, my only question is how many more blades do they conceivably think that they can get on a razor cartridge head? Dorco pace 7 is the most I have seen but really it is starting to get ridiculous now
@@Baldcafe yeah Harry you can get 10 cartridges and a handle for 30 bucks at Amazon, and I would be willing to bet any amount of money that somebody is working on an 8 blade razor... you just know they are
@Samir Thamer that's what these trolls sadly do they get banned and so they kick up another identity, I pity people like that, but we're on to him and he knows it I doubt he'll get much mileage in his new identity
After Gillette's sexist toxic masculinity advert in 2019 I switched brands and I am now shaving with the likes of Wilkinson Sword and Bic for a lot less with no loss of quality........and they don't insult you either.
You should try the Gillette Guard from India it's cheap as hell and is a single blade razor, it's open comb too so it catches the lather as you shave. It's my all time favorite razor I've seen several people love it for head shaves
I embraced the bald head shave just a few weeks ago. Used my Mach 5 for a few days and gave that up for an electric SkullShaver, but didn't love that either. Just got the Defender after watching your video about that, and I like it, but am wondering if you think it still holds up as a good starter razor for noobs at razor shaving your head. The Twig/Leaf just seem so expensive up-front, I'm not sure it's worth it at this point. Would love your comparison of the Defender and the Twig/Leaf.
Even the cheapest safety razor is better than those multi blade things or electric shavers. You don't need these fancy safety razors once you get the hang of the technique
Glad you did a review on this..I was on the fence of buying this razor for a long time now.Its official after watching this video that I am Definitely not getting this one.
Try the classic DE Safety Razor. Buy the cheapest one and even if it doesn't fit you you know it doesn't cost that much. I have been using DE Safety Razors for my face for a year now, I have 3 already. Pro tip buy a nice cooling soap/cream like Proraso green. Cold shaving is amazing :D
If I could only choose 1 I’d choose twig. I find the shaving angle very easy to maintain. I struggled with that using standard DE safety razors (see earlier videos)
So the number of blades on a shaver doesn’t make for a better head shave? I’m under the impression that more blades = absolute smoothness with less effort since two or more blades go through the same area in a motion..
@@FeEL1OO Cartridge shavers say that more blades means more efficient removal of hair but that is very small difference and you can shave with one blade even faster and be very smooth. One blade does less irritation and is more accurate.
I'm using a Gillette double edge safety razor and wondered if you guys have any recommendations for shaving cream for my head? I started a couple of months back and have switched from the gel to using hair conditioner as it softens my hair and I'm less prone to cuts. Thanks
tried virtually everything. prefer the open blade but can be risky on the head so just use LIDLs own brand razors there. no different to these outrageously priced efforts from GILLETTE or their rivals,
@@Baldcafe Cool. Been shaving my head for some months now (all thanks to you btw so cheers). I need something really simple and safe because I have never use any razors before. Probably gonna buy some leaf in the future but i need to level up first :) Gillette probably because it is all over the world (and I am from Poland), but which one ? Thx
It’s a no for me dog 🐶 I like the Gillette pro lab exfoliating razor though! Not spending $200 on this one. You can run hot water over your Gillette pro lab exfoliating razor 🪒 for the same effect. You just have to be skilled at shaving.
DE razors are overrated and take far too much time. Cartridge razors provide fast, clean, smooth shaves with pivoting heads, which allows the razor to cut the hair located at those pesky spots easier to shave. Not to mention, you also have more blades to work with.
@@patrickpettyjr.3134 cartridge razors are terrible, not as sharp or smooth to begin with it & once the first blade goes blunt, must throw away & start again. With DE blades you can use a new blade for every shave & save money than a cartridge razor.
@@moh2502 Absolute nonsense. Cartridge razor refills provide months of shaves actually, it even says so on the packaging. A lot of people don't know this but the secret to prolonging your blades' life is actually drying it off when your done shaving. What causes razor blades to dull is not hair, but water. Water will eventually dull the blade if left on it, simply blow on it and dab it with a microfibre towel. Your cartridge refills will last a very long time and provide smooth, comfortable shaves.
@@patrickpettyjr.3134 I beg to differ, I can only get 4 head & face shaves with 1 fusion cartridge blade & for the equivalent cost, I can get 20 Astra DE blades which equates to 20 shaves. With a cartridge razor, hair easily gets clogged between the blades, something which rarely happens on a DE razor.
@@moh2502 Four shaves!? What!? What are you, a girl? Cartridge razors, again, are more technological and advanced. Multiple blades cuts the hair faster with fewer passes, the pivoting head makes it easier for the blades to get those hard to reach areas, they're easy to use and more convienant etc. Safety razors (and straight razors) are overrated tools.
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Nooooo this mad pricing… best shave I’ve had is a one blade
If you want a heated shave… use hot water
Honestly can't go wrong with a hot towel and fresh single blade
Nice video harry👍
Geeeezus Harry you look so damn good with the beardstache!!!!
Congratulations on 100k Subs.
Finally, a new product review. Love those! Keep it up, Harry!
wow i was just about to buy and try it out - not any more after watching this.
Ah yes Gilette, it condemns "toxic masculinity" and shames men
I think I'll stick with my Schick Quattro razor -- love that thing!
I agree with you 💯%!! I was very fortunate enough to have acquired a brand new Gillette Heated razor for $66 total price. It definitely is not worth a $200 price tag. The cheap price I got was actually too much as well. If they sold this thing for say $49.99, that would be a fair price. I found that the heating bar doesn't stay on your face amongst the curves of your jawline. If for somehow they would make the heating bar flexible to the curvature of your face, that would be a great improvement. The replacement blades are even more expensive than their standard Proglide, Proglide shield blades. I am glad I have one in hopes it will be a collector's piece one day. For everyday shaving, I couldn't recommend this product. It is more of a luxury item too expensive to drive on a daily basis. Thanks for the video!
Hey Harry. Hope you're well bro.
Ever thought about selling Baldcafe t shirts? 😎
Yo! Great to hear from you man hope you are well. I have, but in all the samples I’ve done I never felt like I truly nailed it recently. Something I am working on though 🤝
@@Baldcafe Niceee. Cheeky baldcafe logo would be 👌
Thanks for all these fantastic reviews. Are you planning on doing one for these fancy electric bald shavers? ie:The Pit-bull one
Totally agree with everything in your vid,your videos made me get a leaf and a twig and they are awesome razors!!I used a Gillette fusion for lolz yesterday on my head and it was absolute garbage! Finished it off with my trusty leaf!!
Keep up the good work Harry
I've used this for face shaving and it great.... I agree that for head shaving its probably not designed for. for beard shaving it gives a much closer blade. I will though try the leaf as i was impressed.
Thankyou for the mention brother 🙌🏻 another great video.. nothing beats the leaf for me !!..still yet to try the twig on my head
Back in the day you had very little choice of Razors If you wanted a wet shave you had the handles that took a razor blade , a Bic and 1 or 2 other disposable . Now the The shops are swamped with loads of different cartridge razers, You go into the shop to buy a packet of Mach 3 cartridges and either they are sold out or you have to part with a lots of cash to buy a bumper pack. So you buy another brand instead thats on offer that has 1 handle and 1 blade.
(I'm sure we’ve all done it )
Then fast forward a year and you have an old mug in your bathroom filled with different razor handles you dont want to throw them away just in case....
A leaf shave does sound a good alternative but at £79 is a lot of money for an initial outlay.
I'm sure if they was sold in large numbers and stocked by Boots, Tesco's, Morisons etc the price would come down.
For those on a budget and want a good cartridge razer I cant recommend the Cien razor from Lidls enough .
I couldnt get a clean shave with the twig i have stubble i must be using it wrong.
How does the twig compare in efficiency/speed with the leaf? I’d have thought the leaf would be faster with its pivoting head.
Was going to ask the same question. Since he owns and uses both of them (sounds like he mostly uses the twig) I'd be curious to know the reasons he might choose to use one over the other on a given day. Is it just for variety, or is one better than the other under certain conditions?
I’d say the twig takes a little longer but it feels like more of a precision tool if that makes sense. I love them both but recently the twig has been the one I reach for. I’ll do a full update soon hopefully once I get some solid opinions 👍
I'm really happy with my Leaf but could see the Twig being better for the tricky areas around the ears.
As far as cartridge razors go, my only question is how many more blades do they conceivably think that they can get on a razor cartridge head? Dorco pace 7 is the most I have seen but really it is starting to get ridiculous now
😂 I need to find that 7 blade razor. Hilarious
@@Baldcafe yeah Harry you can get 10 cartridges and a handle for 30 bucks at Amazon, and I would be willing to bet any amount of money that somebody is working on an 8 blade razor... you just know they are
@Samir Thamer that's what these trolls sadly do they get banned and so they kick up another identity, I pity people like that, but we're on to him and he knows it I doubt he'll get much mileage in his new identity
Have you done a comparison video for the Twig and the Leaf razor? Interested to know which you prefer and why.
Have you tried the Thorn version of the Twig? Would be interested to see a review of that.
I have it ready and waiting (quote trip and end of vid)
Great feedback man
After Gillette's sexist toxic masculinity advert in 2019 I switched brands and I am now shaving with the likes of Wilkinson Sword and Bic for a lot less with no loss of quality........and they don't insult you either.
You should try the Gillette Guard from India it's cheap as hell and is a single blade razor, it's open comb too so it catches the lather as you shave. It's my all time favorite razor I've seen several people love it for head shaves
And still the mach 3 is their best product. They literally bring anything out just for more money
Yep. I used the Mach 3 until I switched to Leaf to do away with all the cartridge waste.
Totally agreed. Gillette is pricing itself out of the market. Crazy prices
Everyone can't use them multiple blade razors
I embraced the bald head shave just a few weeks ago. Used my Mach 5 for a few days and gave that up for an electric SkullShaver, but didn't love that either. Just got the Defender after watching your video about that, and I like it, but am wondering if you think it still holds up as a good starter razor for noobs at razor shaving your head. The Twig/Leaf just seem so expensive up-front, I'm not sure it's worth it at this point. Would love your comparison of the Defender and the Twig/Leaf.
Even the cheapest safety razor is better than those multi blade things or electric shavers. You don't need these fancy safety razors once you get the hang of the technique
Glad you did a review on this..I was on the fence of buying this razor for a long time now.Its official after watching this video that I am Definitely not getting this one.
too damn expensive if Gillette sent me one with 10 years supply of blades then okay i´d try it love The Leaf and The Twig
Does it vibrate?
Thinking of getting either the Leaf razor or Twig.. which do you recommend? (for head shaving)
Try the classic DE Safety Razor. Buy the cheapest one and even if it doesn't fit you you know it doesn't cost that much. I have been using DE Safety Razors for my face for a year now, I have 3 already. Pro tip buy a nice cooling soap/cream like Proraso green. Cold shaving is amazing :D
If I could only choose 1 I’d choose twig. I find the shaving angle very easy to maintain. I struggled with that using standard DE safety razors (see earlier videos)
So the number of blades on a shaver doesn’t make for a better head shave? I’m under the impression that more blades = absolute smoothness with less effort since two or more blades go through the same area in a motion..
@@FeEL1OO Cartridge shavers say that more blades means more efficient removal of hair but that is very small difference and you can shave with one blade even faster and be very smooth. One blade does less irritation and is more accurate.
I dont conform to gillettes target market so no thanks.
I'm using a Gillette double edge safety razor and wondered if you guys have any recommendations for shaving cream for my head? I started a couple of months back and have switched from the gel to using hair conditioner as it softens my hair and I'm less prone to cuts. Thanks
I use the Gillette Barber shop fresh shave foam, for me personally I have found nothing else that works so well and prevents irritation
Stick with the Conditioner.
tried virtually everything. prefer the open blade but can be risky on the head so just use LIDLs own brand razors there. no different to these outrageously priced efforts from GILLETTE or their rivals,
I just run a hot water
I just run it under hot water.
Would the single blade on the twig razor be better than the Gillette sensitive razor?
In terms of irritation I had equal results. Aka none. But I don’t think I suffer from a sensitive scalp.
What is the second best razor after LeafShave ? I need to move to razors for better effect.
What are your requirements?
@@Baldcafe Cool. Been shaving my head for some months now (all thanks to you btw so cheers). I need something really simple and safe because I have never use any razors before. Probably gonna buy some leaf in the future but i need to level up first :) Gillette probably because it is all over the world (and I am from Poland), but which one ? Thx
when it stops working just a regular razor
200 quid is mental. proper ripoff
Who uses Gillette anymore? Ill stop shaving before ill give them my money.
It’s a no for me dog 🐶 I like the Gillette pro lab exfoliating razor though! Not spending $200 on this one. You can run hot water over your Gillette pro lab exfoliating razor 🪒 for the same effect. You just have to be skilled at shaving.
Once you go DE razor shave, you won't go back to plastic razors
DE razors are overrated and take far too much time. Cartridge razors provide fast, clean, smooth shaves with pivoting heads, which allows the razor to cut the hair located at those pesky spots easier to shave. Not to mention, you also have more blades to work with.
@@patrickpettyjr.3134 cartridge razors are terrible, not as sharp or smooth to begin with it & once the first blade goes blunt, must throw away & start again. With DE blades you can use a new blade for every shave & save money than a cartridge razor.
@@moh2502 Absolute nonsense. Cartridge razor refills provide months of shaves actually, it even says so on the packaging. A lot of people don't know this but the secret to prolonging your blades' life is actually drying it off when your done shaving.
What causes razor blades to dull is not hair, but water. Water will eventually dull the blade if left on it, simply blow on it and dab it with a microfibre towel. Your cartridge refills will last a very long time and provide smooth, comfortable shaves.
@@patrickpettyjr.3134 I beg to differ, I can only get 4 head & face shaves with 1 fusion cartridge blade & for the equivalent cost, I can get 20 Astra DE blades which equates to 20 shaves.
With a cartridge razor, hair easily gets clogged between the blades, something which rarely happens on a DE razor.
@@moh2502 Four shaves!? What!? What are you, a girl? Cartridge razors, again, are more technological and advanced. Multiple blades cuts the hair faster with fewer passes, the pivoting head makes it easier for the blades to get those hard to reach areas, they're easy to use and more convienant etc. Safety razors (and straight razors) are overrated tools.
its all marketing. can't say the shaves are any closer since the 1900s
#boycottgillette
Nope
@@donaldallen9804 pathetic
I love gillette for real
@Erik Espernberger omar ?
😂
@@Baldcafe what are u laughing at mate?
@@soupbellyschayi1676 - He can identify Gillette employees. No real man uses Gillette after their anti-male campaign 2 years ago
@@shyman99 their campaign was not anti-male, it was being inclusive to everyone which is the best course of action
You in a caravan or summit?