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Man I’m impressed I just received mines today and shaved my head I feel the smooth difference instantly I love this razor and only used it 1 time now I reordered 8 blades cause this is literally my new razor from here on out
@Mjhn06 Awesome - I'm glad you gave it a shot and it worked out well for you! Which version of the blade did you choose? I'm going to do a followup video in the near future comparing all of them, so I'm just curious.
I like it. Best razor I ever used but I can hardly afford them so bought it and some shaver heads and decided I would use it sparingly. I just busted one out and used it for 14 days before it got too dull to use. So not too bad considering the disposables I use only give me two to three shaves before they cut the hell out of me.
You did an absolutely great job narrating and sharing your experience, being completely professional and down to earth. I had already purchased the defender 3 days prior to viewing your review, and had seen many other reviews that were done with no where near the heart and soul. Haven't received in the mail yet after ordering the regular, the sensitive, and the extra sensitive, along with the shave cream. One of my primary concerns with the product is how long lasting the blades are, I remember back in the '70s the single blades would last a long time so I think blades are no longer as thick, sharp and long-lasting as they used to be. So again, my only question now, is how long lasting they are? We'll see! But thanks again for a great review. Peace, from d - a Whitestone
This has been the most detailed review of the Defender Razor with even talking about how they came to be to even the customer service. I received mine about 10 days ago and love it. Have you seen the new metal handles they offer now? Since in your review did even mention about the weight of the original handle. It would be cool to do a follow up review with the new product line and how you still like it. Anyways, thanks for the great vid, I really enjoyed it.
When it comes to modern cartridge shaving system brands Defender is head and shoulders above all the more recent start up companies. They have a good understanding on what actually provides a great shave, and it’s not just adding 7 blades and God knows whatever else. I’ve been a shaving enthusiast for sometime and rank Defender #1 as a company and tied with performance for a great shave with no ingrown hairs or irritation with the Gillette Skinguard. I like how you added some background on the company. I researched them myself sometime ago and was very happy they aren’t just another rebrand like “dollar shave club”. Their customer service is the absolute best. No debate. My only suggestion to them...which I’ve been talking to them about for years is releasing a “deluxe” heavier handle. They say it’s in the works. We’ll see...but if it does come out I think this product will be nearly perfected. Good video. Thanks!
I just ordered a handle and some ES blades and then saw your video. I’m also a bald guy, so there’s a lot of shaving that needs to happen. I appreciate your review of the Defender because there is little information out there right now. Here’s to hoping this works out for me as well as it has for you. Thanks!
Hi Nigel! Awesome - I hope it works out for you, too. Be patient because it definitely has a different feel to it and takes a little time to adjust. I’m happy to know that the video was useful. Thank you for taking the time to comment!
I love the Defender blades, they are very comfortable and easy to clean. They are the best out here on the market. Thanks for sharing.#PEACE✌🏾 #GODEFENDER!!!
I went ahead and purchased the Leaf shave razors and Defender razor. The Leaf while impressive it left me with nicks and cuts on my head whereas the Defender didn’t. Leaf was $100+ defender well, a lot cheaper by a huge margin l! I may return the Leaf and stay with Defender instead. I’ve tried many razors, Supply, Dollar Shave Club, Harry’s you name it! Defender ranks on top! But with that being said, Defender feel cheaply made hence all the plastic and rubber being used. The Leaf razor feels well made, but a super premium price of $100+ Defender is like $5 I think 🤔 shipped free! That’s hella cheap! Also, with the Leaf razor I received nicks, cuts and almost bled to death! well, kinda exaggerating with the bleeding part but I did suffer some cuts, irrational, and nicks. That maybe due to a learning curve of the fact that it’s a single edge blade system. The Defender is a nice system but like I said, while useful, feels cheaply made and I totally understand as to why because they want you to focus on purchasing their blades. It would be nice if Defender made a premium handle but??? Anyway, the Defender shaves pretty impressively...!
Hi chgofirefighter! That’s awesome to know because I’m planning on reviewing both the Leaf and Supply coming up soon so we’ll see if I get similar results. Thanks!
Just received my Defender Razor and oh boy is it great! Love the features and design of the blade and cool little suction cup thingy that comes with the blade (I have mine sticking to my mirror, for now, lol) I was hesitant on purchasing this at first since I've gone through many blades and so very glad I made the gamble decision to try Defender Razor! The smoothest non-hair pulling or remotely close to hurting shave I've ever had. I highly recommend getting the shaving cream and also the pre-shave oil (I'm getting the Pomegranate oil next) as it really helps the shave be nice and close which leaves everything looking/feeling very smooth and not to mention smells great! I also purchased the Styling Blade which I'm so glad I did makes it super easy to create easy detailing/touch-up lines My shave looks nice crisp super close cut and clean! This shave with the shaving cream/pre-shave oil has left my skin feeling absolutely great!
Hi emkplayboy6! It's awesome that you're so happy with the Defender products. I've used their shave cream, but haven't tried the pre-shave oil, but I definitely will now based on your recommendation. Thanks so much for watching and for the great info - I really appreciate it!
I have the double-headed one for my head and the handle for daily face. Put sensitive (gray) on the double, extra sensitive on the handle (blue). Love it! Paired with the Pacific Shaving company bambo, natural creme, and caffeinated after shave. I found the defender shaving cream a bit to thick and sticky in nature. The caffeinated after shave I use feels great on the head and a little dab will do ya. Great for the head as you can shave, shave flip, shave shave rinse and it's comfortable in the hand. Quick speed. This one with the easy clean out makes shaving your head so much easier and extends the use of the cartridge. I also enjoy not having the good in the cartridges. They've redesigned so the soft guards are gone, but work just fine if not better now.
Hi david - thanks for taking the time to comment! The blades flex pretty easily, so I didn't need much extra pressure beyond what I would normally apply. Even the note from Defender said to use very little pressure, so I made sure to listen. :-) The concave areas where I noticed them flexing were from my jawline down to my neck and it worked great to just let the razor do its thing. Hope that info helps!
I'm currently stuck on the Kirkland brand 3 blade razors, they last me about 15 days before i need to change the cartridge and the Gillette fusion lasted me about 6 days, i have to go over my face 3 times as much with Kirkland vs fusion but even then they still last longer!!
Hi Mark Johnson! Ooooh, that's a GREAT suggestion for a razor review video, the Kirkland Triple Blade. Thank you, kind sir, I'm gonna check that one out soon!
Okay I need an honest opinion. I started with dollar shave clubs best blade and they were good minus alot if clogging due to the space of the blades. So I switched to Harry's and have been using them for a couple of months which by the way like you I was happy when I saw they included a travel guard but I like the closeness of the shave equal to DSC and the convenience of being able to subscribe or just go to Walmart or Amazon and get a refill is great but the lubrication strip on the Harry's blade is kinda one and done which is inconvenient cause obviously you can get at least a couple of uses off the blades if cared for correctly but basically my question is how do the two compare to this razor and is it worth the transition in your opinion?
Hi Robert! Thanks for watching and commenting - Great Question! Before going to the Defender, you may want to consider trying the DSC 4X first. Personally, I'm a huge fan because it clears out easier and doesn't have the extra trimmer blade. It'll give you more spacing in-between the blades and it'll have a familiar feel since you already have the handle. Not sure if you have the Dorco DSC (2012) or the Unilever DSC (2019) handle, but the 2019 versions are far superior. IMHO the Defender gives a better shave than both DSC and Harry's, BUT it does indeed take some patience (especially when choosing which blade option works best for you) with the learning curve of getting used to the feel of it and also a break-in period for your skin. It's worth the transition if you're willing to put a little extra time in the process. Hope that helps and let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks, again!
Hi Zak Boxer - Great question that I'll do my best to answer it! Harry's is my least favorite, but not because it doesn't do a nice job on my head. It actually did a really nice job on my head, even though they have written everywhere to NOT use it on your head (I'm still confused about that one). Harry's did rip up my face and neck pretty bad and I don’t think I should have to use 2 different razors to get the whole job done. Recently, Harry's started advertising "new sharper blades" - I haven't tried them out yet, but will soon. I'm not holding out hope that they'll be any better, but I'll give them a fair shot. Obviously, they updated them for a reason, so we'll see. The 2019 DSC Executive (6-blade) clogs too much for my liking, so the 2019 DSC 4X (4-blade) and Defender (3-blade) are tied in my book for results. The Defender definitely has a skin break-in period because of the flexing blade and it also has a holding learning curve due to the lightweight handle, shape, stance, etc, so it feels VERY different in your hand vs. a traditional cartridge razor. Currently my "go-to" is the DSC 4X, but I'm assuming that will change as I try out more and more varieties. LOTS more videos are coming! Hope that helps a little and obviously opinions will vary based on several factors, but give it a shot and let me know what works best for you. Thanks!
Good review.I’m with the DSC at the moment but I think I’m going to try this one.The DSC gets the job done but I get nicked up every now and then from the razor.And I had to replace the handle a couple of weeks ago because it kept falling off.I’m going to give it a try and see how it works out?
Hi Hugh! Give it a shot - it’s super cheap to try. I would definitely choose it over the pre-2019 DSC razors. I’m sure DSC will always welcome you back if you decide that it’s not for you! 😂. Let me know what you think of it if you do.
Defender regular cartriges is excellent razor.a bit aggressive. I use only two rasor. Gillette fusion proshield flexball chill and defender razor. I preferi Gillette fusion proshield flexball chill. Very smooth shave.no aggressive. I shave my head 2-3 times a Week. Every 2 day.with Gillette fusion proshield flexball chill i go agaisnt the Grain, with defender i prefer with the grain and agaisnt the Grain.
Great video ! Sorry, but no thanks, I have tried one and it is ok. I get far better shaves with DE razors like the Leaf Twig and Henson AL13. Also, they aren't plastic with expensive proprietary cartridges, but much much better. I can get 100 Astra blades for $10 and get about 6 full face and head shaves each blade. That's 600 face and head shaves for 10$ !!!!! Incredible !!
Hi coyote 5.0! Thank you for commenting - I’m sorry that you had a bad experience with it. People seem to either love it or hate it, nothing in-between. I’m convinced it’s the flexible part of the head and not the actual blades that’s to blame for ripping up skin. Hopefully the rigid DSC ones keeps working for you. I just read another comment on my DSC video that they’re available at Walmart now. Thanks again for sharing your experience!
Hi Alexander! The answer to that question depends on a few variables. It depends on which version of DSC you’re asking about. Up against the more common Dorco versions (2012) I feel it’s better. Up against the Unilever versions (2019) I feel like it’s a tie and comes down to personal preference. Of the two Unilever DSC options I prefer the 4X over the Executive. Also, the Defender takes some getting used to on your skin and has a little learning curve where with DSC you can jump right in. Hope that helps and let me know if you have other questions. Thanks!
Yes.defender razor shave very very smooth. Plus the dollar shave club.i use the gillette fusion proshield flexball chill and defender razor for my head
Hi Dan! Awesome question!!! 😁. Honestly, I didn’t shave today - I was too busy being lazy. BUT I did shave yesterday and is was the 2019 Unilever version of Dollar Shave Club’s 4X. What did you use?
So the big question. How long did these razor stay sharp vs. other brand? My worrywith these Dollarshave, Harry’s is that the razor gets dull very quickly and the rate of having to change out the cartridge nullify the savings of cheaper cartridges
It all depends on a few factors like frequency of shaves / length of hair, thickness of each hair, etc. I’ll be posting a video soon about honing razors to get them to last longer so stay tuned for that. Thanks!
I wish the Defender would start changing from cartridge base to DE blades similar to what the Leaf razor is doing. My only complaint is the plastic they use for their blades, its no better than Gillette.
Don't really care for it myself. Nicked me the 2nd and 3rd times I used it. No lubricating strip, and perhaps that's the reason there's more drag than most any razor I've used, and I believe that is the cause of the nicks.
Hi acetvr6! Defender is meant for shaving your face AND your head. Just make sure you choose the blade that fits your skin type: www2.defenderrazor.com/products/blades Hope that helps!
I don't have particularly sensitive skin so I bought these with the medium level sensitivity and it was like shaving with a lawnmower. Worst shave I ever ever had out of a cartridge. Sorry Defender, the concept is great but the shave was lousy.
Hi Adam. I really appreciate your feedback/comment - that's good info to know! I've only tried the sensitive, so I can't speak to the medium, but I'm sorry you had a bad experience. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Mitch Dawson! I was going to say about 6 comfortably, so that's impressive. It all depends on your individual shave variables (thickness, length, frequency, etc) so nicely done!
Hi Jeff, thanks for taking the time to comment. Please let me know what’s missing or what questions you have and I’ll do my best to clear things up. Thanks again!
I will not be reordering the defender! the blades are not long lasting and if your face is not totally slick, the swivel flex of the blade almost flips back on itself, I give it a 2 out of 5 stars. just being honest!
Who else's breathe hitched everytime he mentioned the customer service? I swear I was feeling so confused for a man who was praising the product so much but every dang time he mentioned that customer service, I swear something was gonna go down hill lol
Hi Jenni! Sorry I made your breathe hitch and confused you talking about their customer service. I just thought it was important information to include so people would know what kind of a company they would be dealing with if they decided to give it a try. I'll try to do better in the future - promise! :-)
I thought the defender was absolute garbage. It could perhaps work if you shave every day but anything more than a shadow and it clogs worse than any razor I have ever tried. I shave once a week, head and face, because I like the shadow look, I have had the worst luck with Defender, terrible luck with Harry's and Gillete 5 blades but my old dependable Mach3 is still fantastic. Got my girlfriend one too and she also hated it.
Hi Preston! Sorry for the delay in responding. Yeah, the Defender is interesting because people seem to be in two extreme camps - love it or hate it. It does take some getting used to, but I can see why it wouldn't work for your scpecific scenario. I'm glad you gave it a try and now you know, though. Thanks for commenting!
@@NotAHairModel yea, if you can recommend a better razer than the mach3 I would love to try it. Maybe I'm lazier than most but I sometimes let my hair get close to 1/4 long before I try to shave it again. 5 blade razers clog really bad but this defender razer gets clogged and won't release the hair at all, it basically pinches it all down and it's really tough to release. The Mach3 is much better at this. It doesn't glide like other razors, so if you are too dry the friction will cause it to bounce and maybe knick yourself. Finally their company is pure garbage, they run adds all over Facebook and delete any comments that are even slightly negative or real. I can't support a company that creates an illusion that their products are amazing when really they are just silencing people.
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Man I’m impressed I just received mines today and shaved my head I feel the smooth difference instantly I love this razor and only used it 1 time now I reordered 8 blades cause this is literally my new razor from here on out
@Mjhn06 Awesome - I'm glad you gave it a shot and it worked out well for you! Which version of the blade did you choose? I'm going to do a followup video in the near future comparing all of them, so I'm just curious.
I like it. Best razor I ever used but I can hardly afford them so bought it and some shaver heads and decided I would use it sparingly. I just busted one out and used it for 14 days before it got too dull to use. So not too bad considering the disposables I use only give me two to three shaves before they cut the hell out of me.
Thank you for your review
I actually just discovered it, saw it on Facebook. Just ordered the handle and four extra blades. Got a discount too.
You did an absolutely great job narrating and sharing your experience, being completely professional and down to earth.
I had already purchased the defender 3 days prior to viewing your review, and had seen many other reviews that were done with no where near the heart and soul.
Haven't received in the mail yet after ordering the regular, the sensitive, and the extra sensitive, along with the shave cream.
One of my primary concerns with the product is how long lasting the blades are,
I remember back in the '70s the single blades would last a long time so I think blades are no longer as thick, sharp and long-lasting as they used to be.
So again, my only question now, is how long lasting they are?
We'll see!
But thanks again
for a great review.
Peace, from
d - a Whitestone
WHOA, individual flex, full rinse out. I accidentally came across this. Definitely going to try. Excellent review on your part.
This has been the most detailed review of the Defender Razor with even talking about how they came to be to even the customer service. I received mine about 10 days ago and love it. Have you seen the new metal handles they offer now? Since in your review did even mention about the weight of the original handle. It would be cool to do a follow up review with the new product line and how you still like it. Anyways, thanks for the great vid, I really enjoyed it.
When it comes to modern cartridge shaving system brands Defender is head and shoulders above all the more recent start up companies. They have a good understanding on what actually provides a great shave, and it’s not just adding 7 blades and God knows whatever else. I’ve been a shaving enthusiast for sometime and rank Defender #1 as a company and tied with performance for a great shave with no ingrown hairs or irritation with the Gillette Skinguard. I like how you added some background on the company. I researched them myself sometime ago and was very happy they aren’t just another rebrand like “dollar shave club”. Their customer service is the absolute best. No debate. My only suggestion to them...which I’ve been talking to them about for years is releasing a “deluxe” heavier handle. They say it’s in the works. We’ll see...but if it does come out I think this product will be nearly perfected. Good video. Thanks!
When comparing the Defender to the Skinguard would you be looking at the Regular Defender, Sensitive Defender or the Extra Sensitive Defender?
How long do the blades last on a head shave?
I just ordered a handle and some ES blades and then saw your video. I’m also a bald guy, so there’s a lot of shaving that needs to happen. I appreciate your review of the Defender because there is little information out there right now. Here’s to hoping this works out for me as well as it has for you. Thanks!
Hi Nigel! Awesome - I hope it works out for you, too. Be patient because it definitely has a different feel to it and takes a little time to adjust. I’m happy to know that the video was useful. Thank you for taking the time to comment!
The best razor I’ve ever seen and I will never switch it!
Appreciate the video. I've been looking to upgrade from my Gillette. Defender ordered and subscribed!!
Hi Tim - thanks for watching! Awesome - if you have time after you get it and check it out, let me know how you like the Defender.
Wow!! Great review! Just what I needed to hear to finalize my decision to get thos razor.
Thank you for your video. Ordered mine tonight.
Hi Darryl - thank you for watching and commenting. AWESOME - Hope it works really well for you!
Best head razor out there
I love the Defender blades, they are very comfortable and easy to clean. They are the best out here on the market. Thanks for sharing.#PEACE✌🏾 #GODEFENDER!!!
Just ordered. Thanks for the review!
thanks been trying to change razor now i know.
I went ahead and purchased the Leaf shave razors and Defender razor. The Leaf while impressive it left me with nicks and cuts on my head whereas the Defender didn’t. Leaf was $100+ defender well, a lot cheaper by a huge margin l! I may return the Leaf and stay with Defender instead. I’ve tried many razors, Supply, Dollar Shave Club, Harry’s you name it! Defender ranks on top! But with that being said, Defender feel cheaply made hence all the plastic and rubber being used. The Leaf razor feels well made, but a super premium price of $100+ Defender is like $5 I think 🤔 shipped free! That’s hella cheap! Also, with the Leaf razor I received nicks, cuts and almost bled to death! well, kinda exaggerating with the bleeding part but I did suffer some cuts, irrational, and nicks. That maybe due to a learning curve of the fact that it’s a single edge blade system. The Defender is a nice system but like I said, while useful, feels cheaply made and I totally understand as to why because they want you to focus on purchasing their blades. It would be nice if Defender made a premium handle but??? Anyway, the Defender shaves pretty impressively...!
Hi chgofirefighter! That’s awesome to know because I’m planning on reviewing both the Leaf and Supply coming up soon so we’ll see if I get similar results. Thanks!
Same mate! Leaf cut my head to pieces
Just received my Defender Razor and oh boy is it great! Love the features and design of the blade and cool little suction cup thingy that comes with the blade (I have mine sticking to my mirror, for now, lol) I was hesitant on purchasing this at first since I've gone through many blades and so very glad I made the gamble decision to try Defender Razor! The smoothest non-hair pulling or remotely close to hurting shave I've ever had. I highly recommend getting the shaving cream and also the pre-shave oil (I'm getting the Pomegranate oil next) as it really helps the shave be nice and close which leaves everything looking/feeling very smooth and not to mention smells great! I also purchased the Styling Blade which I'm so glad I did makes it super easy to create easy detailing/touch-up lines My shave looks nice crisp super close cut and clean! This shave with the shaving cream/pre-shave oil has left my skin feeling absolutely great!
Hi emkplayboy6! It's awesome that you're so happy with the Defender products. I've used their shave cream, but haven't tried the pre-shave oil, but I definitely will now based on your recommendation. Thanks so much for watching and for the great info - I really appreciate it!
@@NotAHairModel When are you coming back?
Sold!!!! I was looking for a replacement for Harry’s due to their politics and this has me so excited!
I get a perfect shave from the Schick Hydro Sensitive with no learning curve. This blade didn't work for me, but thanks for doing this review.
Thank you for this!
I'll definitely give it a try...from Vietnam -_-
I have the double-headed one for my head and the handle for daily face. Put sensitive (gray) on the double, extra sensitive on the handle (blue). Love it! Paired with the Pacific Shaving company bambo, natural creme, and caffeinated after shave. I found the defender shaving cream a bit to thick and sticky in nature. The caffeinated after shave I use feels great on the head and a little dab will do ya. Great for the head as you can shave, shave flip, shave shave rinse and it's comfortable in the hand. Quick speed. This one with the easy clean out makes shaving your head so much easier and extends the use of the cartridge. I also enjoy not having the good in the cartridges. They've redesigned so the soft guards are gone, but work just fine if not better now.
With the independently flexing blades, I'm assuming you need to use a bit of pressure to take advantage of the design
Hi david - thanks for taking the time to comment! The blades flex pretty easily, so I didn't need much extra pressure beyond what I would normally apply. Even the note from Defender said to use very little pressure, so I made sure to listen. :-) The concave areas where I noticed them flexing were from my jawline down to my neck and it worked great to just let the razor do its thing. Hope that info helps!
Is the Defender available in the Netherlands ?
I'm currently stuck on the Kirkland brand 3 blade razors, they last me about 15 days before i need to change the cartridge and the Gillette fusion lasted me about 6 days, i have to go over my face 3 times as much with Kirkland vs fusion but even then they still last longer!!
Hi Mark Johnson! Ooooh, that's a GREAT suggestion for a razor review video, the Kirkland Triple Blade. Thank you, kind sir, I'm gonna check that one out soon!
How do you change out the cartridge I can’t figure it out?
Just received mine, not over the moon just yet. Hopefully it's the learning curve he speaks of. Not bashing it just not that impressed as of yet.
when i bought mine that travel thingy didnt come with mine, the one blade you talk off ???? cant see that anywhere
Okay I need an honest opinion. I started with dollar shave clubs best blade and they were good minus alot if clogging due to the space of the blades. So I switched to Harry's and have been using them for a couple of months which by the way like you I was happy when I saw they included a travel guard but I like the closeness of the shave equal to DSC and the convenience of being able to subscribe or just go to Walmart or Amazon and get a refill is great but the lubrication strip on the Harry's blade is kinda one and done which is inconvenient cause obviously you can get at least a couple of uses off the blades if cared for correctly but basically my question is how do the two compare to this razor and is it worth the transition in your opinion?
Hi Robert! Thanks for watching and commenting - Great Question!
Before going to the Defender, you may want to consider trying the DSC 4X first. Personally, I'm a huge fan because it clears out easier and doesn't have the extra trimmer blade. It'll give you more spacing in-between the blades and it'll have a familiar feel since you already have the handle. Not sure if you have the Dorco DSC (2012) or the Unilever DSC (2019) handle, but the 2019 versions are far superior.
IMHO the Defender gives a better shave than both DSC and Harry's, BUT it does indeed take some patience (especially when choosing which blade option works best for you) with the learning curve of getting used to the feel of it and also a break-in period for your skin. It's worth the transition if you're willing to put a little extra time in the process.
Hope that helps and let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks, again!
Not A Hair Model it did help thanks!! And you definitely earned a subscriber the video was great!
Thank you, kind sir! I'm so glad it was helpful and there are lots more coming, so stay tuned - and a huge thank you for subscribing!
Great video, I’ve been looking into this razor and it looks very interesting. How do you compare it to Harry’s and the new DSC razor for head shaving?
Hi Zak Boxer - Great question that I'll do my best to answer it! Harry's is my least favorite, but not because it doesn't do a nice job on my head. It actually did a really nice job on my head, even though they have written everywhere to NOT use it on your head (I'm still confused about that one). Harry's did rip up my face and neck pretty bad and I don’t think I should have to use 2 different razors to get the whole job done. Recently, Harry's started advertising "new sharper blades" - I haven't tried them out yet, but will soon. I'm not holding out hope that they'll be any better, but I'll give them a fair shot. Obviously, they updated them for a reason, so we'll see.
The 2019 DSC Executive (6-blade) clogs too much for my liking, so the 2019 DSC 4X (4-blade) and Defender (3-blade) are tied in my book for results. The Defender definitely has a skin break-in period because of the flexing blade and it also has a holding learning curve due to the lightweight handle, shape, stance, etc, so it feels VERY different in your hand vs. a traditional cartridge razor. Currently my "go-to" is the DSC 4X, but I'm assuming that will change as I try out more and more varieties. LOTS more videos are coming!
Hope that helps a little and obviously opinions will vary based on several factors, but give it a shot and let me know what works best for you. Thanks!
Good review.I’m with the DSC at the moment but I think I’m going to try this one.The DSC gets the job done but I get nicked up every now and then from the razor.And I had to replace the handle a couple of weeks ago because it kept falling off.I’m going to give it a try and see how it works out?
Hi what is the best razor you have tried for a smooth close and comfortable shave and that lasts long
Norelco oneblade is the only blade you'll ever need for everything
Hi Christopher! Thanks for the product tip - I’ll have to check it out and do a review!
@@NotAHairModel yeah it's amazing shaves and trims. Two pack of blades is 24.00 but one blade lasted me 3 years
I am a DSC Customer since 2017?really thinking about jumping ship and trying this razor
Hi Hugh! Give it a shot - it’s super cheap to try. I would definitely choose it over the pre-2019 DSC razors. I’m sure DSC will always welcome you back if you decide that it’s not for you! 😂. Let me know what you think of it if you do.
Not A Hair Model oh ok I might go on and give it a shot
Don’t. It will give you major razor burn.
Defender regular cartriges is excellent razor.a bit aggressive. I use only two rasor. Gillette fusion proshield flexball chill and defender razor. I preferi Gillette fusion proshield flexball chill. Very smooth shave.no aggressive. I shave my head 2-3 times a Week. Every 2 day.with Gillette fusion proshield flexball chill i go agaisnt the Grain, with defender i prefer with the grain and agaisnt the Grain.
Have u tryied barbasol razor?
Awsome Razor
Great video ! Sorry, but no thanks, I have tried one and it is ok. I get far better shaves with DE razors like the Leaf Twig and Henson AL13. Also, they aren't plastic with expensive proprietary cartridges, but much much better. I can get 100 Astra blades for $10 and get about 6 full face and head shaves each blade. That's 600 face and head shaves for 10$ !!!!! Incredible !!
I tried this about a month ago. it gave me razor burn from hell. My dollar shave club razor that was dull gave me a cleaner smoother shave.
Hi coyote 5.0! Thank you for commenting - I’m sorry that you had a bad experience with it. People seem to either love it or hate it, nothing in-between. I’m convinced it’s the flexible part of the head and not the actual blades that’s to blame for ripping up skin. Hopefully the rigid DSC ones keeps working for you. I just read another comment on my DSC video that they’re available at Walmart now. Thanks again for sharing your experience!
Miss your videos, hope you're doing well.
Is it better than dollar shave club?
Hi Alexander! The answer to that question depends on a few variables. It depends on which version of DSC you’re asking about. Up against the more common Dorco versions (2012) I feel it’s better. Up against the Unilever versions (2019) I feel like it’s a tie and comes down to personal preference. Of the two Unilever DSC options I prefer the 4X over the Executive. Also, the Defender takes some getting used to on your skin and has a little learning curve where with DSC you can jump right in. Hope that helps and let me know if you have other questions. Thanks!
Yes.defender razor shave very very smooth. Plus the dollar shave club.i use the gillette fusion proshield flexball chill and defender razor for my head
Would you compare this razor to the leaf
Hi Eric! I haven’t tried the Leaf yet, but it’s on my list, so I’ll let you know once I have an answer.
What razor did you use today?
Hi Dan! Awesome question!!! 😁. Honestly, I didn’t shave today - I was too busy being lazy. BUT I did shave yesterday and is was the 2019 Unilever version of Dollar Shave Club’s 4X. What did you use?
Excellent video. 👍👍
Thank you, kind sir!!! There’s more coming, so stay tuned. 😉
So the big question. How long did these razor stay sharp vs. other brand? My worrywith these Dollarshave, Harry’s is that the razor gets dull very quickly and the rate of having to change out the cartridge nullify the savings of cheaper cartridges
It all depends on a few factors like frequency of shaves / length of hair, thickness of each hair, etc. I’ll be posting a video soon about honing razors to get them to last longer so stay tuned for that. Thanks!
I shave 3 times a week and get around 8-10 good shaves out of 1 razor
@@SugarPuffs How has it been going for you using Defender?
I wish the Defender would start changing from cartridge base to DE blades similar to what the Leaf razor is doing. My only complaint is the plastic they use for their blades, its no better than Gillette.
I was waiting for a new 3 blade system...hope it works for me...just ordered
Hi Yoshi! Awesome - let me know how you like it after you’ve had some time to check it out!
Don't really care for it myself. Nicked me the 2nd and 3rd times I used it. No lubricating strip, and perhaps that's the reason there's more drag than most any razor I've used, and I believe that is the cause of the nicks.
Hi DH - thanks for the comment! Sorry that you nicked yourself. Yeah, people seem to be in either a "Love it" or "Hate it" camp.
So is this blade meant to be only for shaving your head? or can is it meant to compete for everyday face shaving? thanks
Hi acetvr6! Defender is meant for shaving your face AND your head. Just make sure you choose the blade that fits your skin type: www2.defenderrazor.com/products/blades Hope that helps!
I don't have particularly sensitive skin so I bought these with the medium level sensitivity and it was like shaving with a lawnmower. Worst shave I ever ever had out of a cartridge. Sorry Defender, the concept is great but the shave was lousy.
Hi Adam. I really appreciate your feedback/comment - that's good info to know! I've only tried the sensitive, so I can't speak to the medium, but I'm sorry you had a bad experience. Thanks for sharing!
Damn rinse that thing guy! Lol!
How many shaves can I get out of one blade?
I get around 8-10
Hi Mitch Dawson! I was going to say about 6 comfortably, so that's impressive. It all depends on your individual shave variables (thickness, length, frequency, etc) so nicely done!
This is a commercial, not a review.
Hi Jeff, thanks for taking the time to comment. Please let me know what’s missing or what questions you have and I’ll do my best to clear things up. Thanks again!
I agree...it definitely felt like a paid promotion.
I will not be reordering the defender! the blades are not long lasting and if your face is not totally slick, the swivel flex of the blade almost flips back on itself,
I give it a 2 out of 5 stars.
just being honest!
Anybody know if the dull cartridges can be recycled? I want to stay green while still enjoying a smooth shave with my defender?
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Defender used to be great razors. In the last couple years they're junk now. Everything is made cheaper and quality has suffered drastically.
Who else's breathe hitched everytime he mentioned the customer service? I swear I was feeling so confused for a man who was praising the product so much but every dang time he mentioned that customer service, I swear something was gonna go down hill lol
Hi Jenni! Sorry I made your breathe hitch and confused you talking about their customer service. I just thought it was important information to include so people would know what kind of a company they would be dealing with if they decided to give it a try. I'll try to do better in the future - promise! :-)
I wish it was heavier & I wish that hole wasn't in the handle.
Afraid of a little hole, huh
@@adamsapple7193 Junk
Defender razor and Boldking the same
I'm the 100th 👍
Thanks so much, Lee!
I purchased this and now it’s in a landfill somewhere in New Jersey pure junk
Why pure junk?
I thought the defender was absolute garbage.
It could perhaps work if you shave every day but anything more than a shadow and it clogs worse than any razor I have ever tried. I shave once a week, head and face, because I like the shadow look, I have had the worst luck with Defender, terrible luck with Harry's and Gillete 5 blades but my old dependable Mach3 is still fantastic.
Got my girlfriend one too and she also hated it.
Hi Preston! Sorry for the delay in responding. Yeah, the Defender is interesting because people seem to be in two extreme camps - love it or hate it. It does take some getting used to, but I can see why it wouldn't work for your scpecific scenario. I'm glad you gave it a try and now you know, though. Thanks for commenting!
@@NotAHairModel yea, if you can recommend a better razer than the mach3 I would love to try it.
Maybe I'm lazier than most but I sometimes let my hair get close to 1/4 long before I try to shave it again. 5 blade razers clog really bad but this defender razer gets clogged and won't release the hair at all, it basically pinches it all down and it's really tough to release. The Mach3 is much better at this.
It doesn't glide like other razors, so if you are too dry the friction will cause it to bounce and maybe knick yourself.
Finally their company is pure garbage, they run adds all over Facebook and delete any comments that are even slightly negative or real. I can't support a company that creates an illusion that their products are amazing when really they are just silencing people.
That razor pulls..is horrible
It does ! I like it better than the Gillette blades