I do love the Atra and the G2 and the Sensor (my first razor, too), but the blades don't last as long as the Fusions. Still, shaving like it's 1985 is so much fun.
I started shaving 🪒 with the Gillette Good News Plus! I loved those razors, my dad shaved with them as well. He used Original Barbasol and to finish his shave he would close it out with Aqua Velva. Have a good week brah! 🤙🏾
You can buy a new Atra Plus handle with 11 blades off ebay for $13.99. Honestly the Atra isn't a bad shaving razor at all. I really like how small the head is and how easy it is to maneuver. My Dad has the Sensor Excel which is just a better Atra. But overall they both give about equal results. The Atra Plus and Sensor Excel are very similar designs but the Sensor has a little more head articulation.
Robert! Yes, the atra is a solid razor for sure. The sensor introduced the microfin technology (soft rubber guides for the excel) and yes the bed pivots more as you said. Both great - old school blades.
Hi Tony, great video as always, thanks! Get yourself one of the 3 full metal Atras of ebay or so. One has the same shape like your black plastik one, it’s the first they did, and then there where 2 slighly different looking ones, the Atra Plus, one in full silver, the other with a black anodized handle. 👍🏻 BTW: In Europe, the Atra was called Contour. Take care, greetings from Germany, Dan.
I have that same razor that you used in this video. The Gillette atra razor is a great razor. I use the personna razor blades in my Gillette atra razor.
You know when I was younger around 6 years old I would always see my dad on Sunday mornings when it was he's day off from work he would brush his teeth and etc but I would also see him shave 🪒 and leave the goatee on but the razor 🪒 that he was shaving with on his face was with the Gillette Mach3 and the Shaving Cream he would use is the Red Gillette Foamy Regular Can and on the after shave he would use the Brut Classic Splash On the green bottle thingy lol Must i say those were the good ol'days seeing my dad doing his Sunday Morning Shaving 😅
i have almost every Barbasol shaving foam bought on E-bay, two missing though cant get them Arctic Chill and skin conditioner , great video and shave. Stay safe, cheers....Peter
Hey, Tony, great shave with a classic Atra, which was my razor of choice in the 1980s! I agree, less is more when it comes to blades. Interestingly, Dorco takes an opposing view and says the number of blades is less important than how they're spaced. The closer placed, the less irritation. Best.
@@averageguytested Have you tried Barbasol 1919 Shave Cream? Very nice, works more like a shave oil than a cream. Available on Amazon; Barbasol.com; and Wegmans ($5.00)
You will usually finding some listings for the Atra and the Atra handle on ebay. EXPENSIVE. I am seeing listings of $35, $30, $22, $50, and like that way.
@@averageguytested I've enjoyed the heck out of your videos, but have tried almost every cartridge razor now too. 😀 Can't wait to go to the beach this summer here in Cali. Have a good evening boss!
I think also to back them guys for the most part only did one pass. That was just to take the stubble off. If they had a date they probably shaved more closely. I think we can take a lot from our forefathers. 😃
Agreed. I never saw my great grandfather, grandfather, dad, or uncle do more than one pass. I never even heard of multi-pass shaving until I saw it mentioned on TH-cam.
I think back in the 70s they expect most guys to shave every day, so there was no need to build the razor to not clog.
Some guys have to shave everyday. Some guys can play it both ways. For me it keeps my skin looking nice and young 😂
I do love the Atra and the G2 and the Sensor (my first razor, too), but the blades don't last as long as the Fusions. Still, shaving like it's 1985 is so much fun.
I agree - party like it’s 1985!
I like the longer video format, we need more like this brah!
It was fun - more to come.
I started shaving 🪒 with the Gillette Good News Plus! I loved those razors, my dad shaved with them as well. He used Original Barbasol and to finish his shave he would close it out with Aqua Velva. Have a good week brah! 🤙🏾
Nice. Good memories, brah!
Nice relaxing SUNDAY shave 🪒 Please tell Jackie I said hello. 😊
Will do.
You can buy a new Atra Plus handle with 11 blades off ebay for $13.99. Honestly the Atra isn't a bad shaving razor at all. I really like how small the head is and how easy it is to maneuver. My Dad has the Sensor Excel which is just a better Atra. But overall they both give about equal results. The Atra Plus and Sensor Excel are very similar designs but the Sensor has a little more head articulation.
Robert! Yes, the atra is a solid razor for sure. The sensor introduced the microfin technology (soft rubber guides for the excel) and yes the bed pivots more as you said. Both great - old school blades.
In India there's a razor called Gillette Vector which is as similar as the Gilette Atra
Yes - I left a link for the vector in the description box. Thanks, brah!
Hi Tony, great video as always, thanks! Get yourself one of the 3 full metal Atras of ebay or so. One has the same shape like your black plastik one, it’s the first they did, and then there where 2 slighly different looking ones, the Atra Plus, one in full silver, the other with a black anodized handle. 👍🏻
BTW: In Europe, the Atra was called Contour.
Take care, greetings from Germany, Dan.
Greetings back from New York! Thanks for the info, brother!
I have that same razor that you used in this video. The Gillette atra razor is a great razor. I use the personna razor blades in my Gillette atra razor.
I enjoyed using it today! Thanks for watching!
Hey Tony in my country India there's a razor called Gillette Vector it's as similar as the Gilette atra
Yes - I left a link to the vector in the description box below. Thanks!
You know when I was younger around 6 years old I would always see my dad on Sunday mornings when it was he's day off from work he would brush his teeth and etc but I would also see him shave 🪒 and leave the goatee on but the razor 🪒 that he was shaving with on his face was with the Gillette Mach3 and the Shaving Cream he would use is the Red Gillette Foamy Regular Can and on the after shave he would use the Brut Classic Splash On the green bottle thingy lol
Must i say those were the good ol'days seeing my dad doing his Sunday Morning Shaving 😅
Yes, good old days, indeed 👋🏽
i have almost every Barbasol shaving foam bought on E-bay, two missing though cant get them Arctic Chill and skin conditioner , great video and shave. Stay safe, cheers....Peter
You are a true #sucker for marketing, Peter :)
The skin conditioner version was in my local walgreens
Hey, Tony, great shave with a classic Atra, which was my razor of choice in the 1980s! I agree, less is more when it comes to blades. Interestingly, Dorco takes an opposing view and says the number of blades is less important than how they're spaced. The closer placed, the less irritation. Best.
Interesting. You learn something everyday! Thanks!
@@averageguytested Have you tried Barbasol 1919 Shave Cream? Very nice, works more like a shave oil than a cream. Available on Amazon; Barbasol.com; and Wegmans ($5.00)
Never tried it - see I’ve learned two things today! Thanks!
@@averageguytested At the age of 70, I am likely forgetting more things than I am learning!
Ha - you’re the guy I always want to chat with - you’ve seen a little bit more than me. Thanks for watching and for the kind words!
A fine shave, my first razor was the UK equivalent which if I’m correct was the Gillette Contour? Take care.
Cheers🥃🪒😷
Yup, it was ...no idea why they did that..but there it is
Yes, I’ve heard that. Thanks for watching!
In Europe, Atra is Contour and Trac is G2. In case you're trawling the European sites for a handle.
Thanks!
Hey Tony, would like to see the Atra vs. Sensor shave! 🪒
Ok - sounds good.
Great shave, bruh!!! You may have convinced me to purchase a cartridge razor...maybe lol!!!
Ha ha - what do you currently shave with?
@@averageguytested straights, DEs/SEs, hair shapers and shavettes.....I haven't used a cartridge razor in 15 years
You haven’t missed much - I think the vintage carts are where it’s at! Thanks for watching!
Persona makes Atra compatible refills. You can get them in a 100 pack on Amazon.
👍🏽🪒thanks!
You will usually finding some listings for the Atra and the Atra handle on ebay. EXPENSIVE. I am seeing listings of $35, $30, $22, $50, and like that way.
Yes - supply and demand.
Nice...but I was hoping you'd shave your head. How does it work on the scalp--for those of us who preferred a shaved head?
I would think it would be fine. Lots of control.
@@averageguytested Awesome...thanks.
very nice razor, btw what do you do for a living?
I’m still trying to figure that out.
@@averageguytested haha well you are indeed a sucker for marketing :D
Excellent shaving performance👏👏👏
Thanks!
Barbasol Pacific Rush has been discontinued for some reason.
Really? Interesting.
@@averageguytested I can't find it in stores anywhere near me.
@@SeanFlaherty Available at Barbasol.com. Six cans for $20 shipped.
Can you use the barbasol sensitive shave foam in a video.
Sure.
when did you shave off the mustache?
Two videos back. Philips Norelco One Blade PRO vs. MICROTOUCH SOLO Titanium Razor - average guy tested #APPROVED
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Hi tony
Hey
Wyoming ?
Yes! Jackson Hole
@@averageguytested okay, I've heard of Jacksonville but not Jackson Hole, is it the countryside city/town?
It's a beach town located right next to the ocean. Been there, love it. Sun, sand, and surf.
@@jeeperspeepers8323 wow , that is great
Goatee looks good 😌
Thanks, brah!
the mustache looked cooler
You've shaved with almost everything already. It's time to start pranking beautiful women in bikinis at the beach.
"You have a spider on your back."
#truth - I need to reinvent myself
@@averageguytested I've enjoyed the heck out of your videos, but have tried almost every cartridge razor now too. 😀 Can't wait to go to the beach this summer here in Cali. Have a good evening boss!
The beach sounds good! Enjoy!
I think also to back them guys for the most part only did one pass. That was just to take the stubble off. If they had a date they probably shaved more closely. I think we can take a lot from our forefathers. 😃
Truth!
Agreed. I never saw my great grandfather, grandfather, dad, or uncle do more than one pass. I never even heard of multi-pass shaving until I saw it mentioned on TH-cam.
@@Xanduur True
Been busy trying to get covid shot #1 finally got it but i know you're just kidding 😊
😂😂😂
I miss me some Dan and his wonderful comments!!!!
They should make Samsung Razors 😂
Ha ha
Lol Microsoft
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First!!
😂😂👍🏽 #VANCE