I have a safety razor my father had lots better than the mach3 but if I seen a safety razor for €7 I'd definitely buy it because if a razor is bad it's the blade that's at fault and the dearest double edge blades are way cheaper than the catrage blades which to be honest are a gimmick as you find out when you start shaving with a safety razor and the safety bar on it is more than adequate to protect you from cuts.
Turning 18 this august. Discovered your channel a week ago. Got my first super cheap ($3) DE Razor. Best shaves I ever had. Never going for cartridges again. Thank you
So I went and bought this razor right after I watched your video. I was blown away! I paired it with a Gillette Platinum blue blade and dare I say...it gave me a better shave than my Merkur 23c. I immediately went back and bought another one. I am going to give one to a friend as a gift.
Over $2,000 spent in the last 6 years on fancy razors and brushes and I could of had a perfectly good shave with this $7 beauty? Color me amazed. LOL. In all seriousness, another great vid, keep them coming and happy belated 4th of July.
Don't feel bad, I did the same thing. I spent probably over 2,000.00 on every kind of razor you can imagine, I just got a Q shave razor off Amazon for 7 bucks and it shaves better than any 100.00 dollar razor I bought.
Jason, you should exercise caution. I bought one of those razors and it wouldn’t hold the blade evenly. The design just lacked precision. I tried to even it up but.... glad I didn’t spend more on it. For just a couple dollars more you could get a razor that would be a significant improvement.
@@profesam8457 Yeah, I can tell the difference just from watching reviews. I actually have the Van Der Hagan razor and its a good beginners razor, but no, anybody saying it gives as quality a shaving experience as a nicer razor really hasnt spent $2000 on others. Now, I will say that you dont need to spend $100, but you can definitely do better than this razor. I have 2 of them from the last 5 years and I am ready to upgrade, especially as I have sensitive skin. So these nicer mild razors are on my radar and looking at a lot of reviews now.
@@waltermh111 I scored a like new but used Feather ASD2 a couple of years ago for only $100. A steal for that price! It is the mildest razor I have. Great for sensitive skin. With a Feather Blade it is still remarkably efficient. Very little irritation. It is a fairly costly razor but I have used it as my daily driver for over two years. I don’t find myself looking for razors anymore. I still have most of my old razors and enjoy using them from time to time “Just for fun,” so to speak. Two good but comparatively inexpensive AND MILD razors are the Merkur 34c and the Gillette Heritage inspired razor. Both great quality and about $35. I still prefer my ASD2. There are other costly razors that are reported to be good and mild. I’m sure they are, but I can only report on the ones I have had experience with. YMMV and remember that advice is only worth what you pay for it and mine was given for free. I guess that means it might not be worth anything!?!?
@@profesam8457 well a lot of people seem to like the feather and I I do have sensitive skin. It's not a very even face either. I will look into it. I wouldn't mind $100 if it's good enough so I will see what I can find from your suggestions. I am more inclined to go for the cheaper option but also not going to go for a $7 shave either. Thanks
Me and my wife have made it a habit to watch you at night before we go to bed … we get a kick out of your since of humor… real funny guy … and I’ve learned a lot from watching too 👍
I bought this over a month ago and it's still a working razor. I've notice that the blade sticks out more and gives a closer shave than my Feather saftey razor. It does however wear the blade more and you get a razor burn earlier than with my other razor. It's still a great smooth finished shave.
Seems that is called aggressive style and seems that the benefit of the "nicer" razors is their "mild or medium approach, which is safer and should cause less burn. I have sensitive skin so definitely interested to move up and try a mild razor because I like the Van Der Hagan better than cartridge, but I feel exactly as you do when using it.
Thanks for the great video. I really appreciate that you give an honest opinion. Some of the other shaving guys out here would have you to believe you got to have a 80.00 dollar razor, a 30.00 dollar shave soap, 50.00 dollar brush to get a smooth shave. Like you, I use Barbasol or Gillette shave foam. No cuts and a smooth shave is the outcome. I been thinking about this razor, but after your review I know that I will get one now. Thanks
Love it!! As a rural Canadian, I only have the option of buying Wilkinson sword products in the store. I’m jealous of the options you have in Texas. And you are right, go slow. I rushed a shave last night with a mid aggressive razor from global shave club, and butchered my face. Never done it before with that razor. Gotta relax and savour the 20 min I have alone.
My late night rabbit hole of binge-ing lead me here and I love this lol. This is hands down the most entertaining video I've watched of someone shaving their face
Yep, if you are from Europe this is probably your best choice to get started. In my local supermarket it costs 2,75€ including 5 Blades (the 10 pack of the same blades costs 2,50€ so the razor effectively has the price of 5 blades). This has been my only DE for over 10 years and while it can't compete with the Timor I bought recently it beats every cartridge razor I've tried so far.
I have had a problem with in grown hairs after shaving. I wanted to give a safety razor a try to see if it helps. After watching your video of the Dollar General Shavely I divided to pick one up and give it a try. I didn’t want to spend much and have it not help my problem. I just finished my first shave with it. Holy 🐂! This is the best shave I have had that I can remember. Amazing. I hope I avoid the in grown hairs. I want this to be the way I shave, period. Thanks for providing all the information that you do.
Even though I’ve only been really into safety razors for about 2 years now, my very first safety razor was a cheap safety razor that was $1 off of Amazon. I got it back when I was 17 and it shipped all the way from China.
Thank you for this video, although I’m 71, I’ve never shaved with a safety razor. Looking on line to buy one, all recommendations have steered towards razors like the Merkur 34c etc, but these are around $80 - $120 here in New Zealand. I bought a cheapish one of $20 after seeing your video and I’m pleased with the result. I’m converting to DE shaving! Cheers, David.
I've bought like 3 months ago the Gilette safety razor. I used to shave with a cartridge razor before. Now i swear by a safety razor. Its a new hobby and passion. Today i got the proraso green soap, it smells really nice. I also use de vergulde hand, typical Dutch haha
Looks like a pretty decent razor! Entire shave (s) for ten bucks! Can’t beat that! Love me some Aqua Velva; you’re description is perfect, “Grandpa barbershop smell”. Love that old school stuff. Sometimes I’ll do a century-plus shave - Barbosol 1919 shave cream, a Gem razor, patented in 1912, and Aqua Velva, which first came out in 1917!
Love your videos! Just picked up that safety razor today as I've always enjoyed using cheap items just to see how they are. Funny and humble as always, keep it up!
That's how they should advertise it: "Your lady will say you smell like the bus station... Ahh!"😜 Seriously though this was fun as usual and a bargain!
The best 10$ razor I have ever used is the Roman Empires Shaving Caesar Double Edge safety razor and it came with 20 blades. The razor included : 5 Astra Platinum, 5 GiIIette Platinum, 5 GiIIette perma sharp, 5 Voskhod blades. The razor provided an incredible shave, just like the Edwin Jagger DE89 or merkur 34c. Best value I have ever seen.
In the UK watching a man from Texas shave with products we can’t even get here but still watching the whole video. Grandpa Grungy will get jealous of the Shavely. 😂
I actually saw that at the dollar general and thought about getting it. My first was the gentleman Jon deluxe kit. That was about a month ago, I since bought 2 vintage Gillettes and the new Heritage and the King C Gillette razor. My daily is the heritage, I really get a good shave with the Derby extra blade.
The Derby’s are underrated! They just put in the work I just ordered the Premiums (Swedish Steel) im itchin to try, but the extras… just perfect. Got the 2.5” gillette traveler, the plastic blue TTO long handle, Col Conk 704 /merkur razor… the blades perform like a champ!!!
I have recently been using those Derbys in my Heritage that I carry as a travel razor. I agree that it’s a great setup! Here’s a tip for traveling with a DE razor. Since the TSA will not allow blades on the plane I just mail myself a couple of blades in care of the hotel (with Conf/Res number) wherever I will be staying and I am perfect when I arrive. Tape the blades to a notecard and stick it in the envelope with instructions to hold it for you in case the letter gets opened. (Some young clerks do not understand what “%”, “c/o”, or even “in care of” means.)
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"That rattle indicates freshness"... you got me there XD
I'm in love with my really cheap and mild Lord L122 safety razor, 3 years and it's working for my shaves. Although I have my eye in a Rockwell just when I need to upgrade.
Your videos are always fun, entertaining and educational to watch my friend!!!!! Sadly, I had to give up my endeavor to wet shave with a safety razor due to the fact I've been shaving with cartridges for 30 years. However, by finding a disposable razor that I like and can make each one last 2.5-3 weeks, I think I shave with cartridges a lot cheaper than most people do!!!!
Wayne, what were the issues that turned you away? Perhaps an experienced DE shaver could recommend solutions. After Starting out as a DE shaver with the Gillette Slim that my dad gave me in the ‘70’s I didn’t start using a cartridge until decent DE blades became almost impossible to acquire. I then used a cartridge for nearly 20 years before the resurgence of DE shaving and I was happy to change back. I can advise on both inexpensive as well as more costly options. I use what I like not just what I see “hyped”. When I did use cartridges I rarely changed blades according to the recommended schedule. I stretched out their use. At any rate, I’m glad that you have found a workable solution.
Wow, yeah, it's really an awesome video. It shows you can shave with a safety razor for little money. Every man can do it and test it. You can't say it often enough during the shave no pressing. I want to quote Deep Purple. On their excellent album Fireball is the great tune No,No,No. I think the song was created during a shave with a safety razor and many troubles.One of them overdid it with pressing and Ouch. Then he wrote the tune 😀👍. You are absolutely right it's very important to take time for a smooth shave.An hour can go by with three times and than you have a good baby face. The women want to touch it and feel the gentleness. The skin feels like a peach. At least most. You are an outstanding tester for new products and i love it. Keep it up.
Love your videos. You got the best videos on shaving. Been DE shaving for 6 years. The last 2 months I went back to carts because I forgot how they feel. Wow now I remember. Going back to safety razor permanently now. I had a Merkur hd34c but lost it. I'll grab this shavelys because I've always been curious about it. Your spot on about that dollar tree razor. It's garbage. Once you get used to a safety razor it's really hard to go back to carts. Even the most expensive cartridges don't come close to the smoothness of a DE
lol, I have 2 of those. I didnt know much about shaving and as you say, they are everywhere and a good price, and still better than the crappy cartridge razors I had been using. I am finally looking to upgrade to something better and looking at my options now. I am not sure I want to spend $100 to shave, but I see good options for around $70, still searching though. Seems like almost every reputable top 3 or whatever comparison list is 2 years old. Not sure how much has changed in that time, but just making sure I dont miss something since whatever I buy will be new anyway.
It’s been five months so your mind may have changed since then, but I was in your same boat and the switch was worth it. I got the Van Der Hagen but it felt kinda cheap to me. Went for a Merkur (the gold plated one, looks real sharp) and I’d never look back.
Found a cheap shaving brush from dollar tree, a plain bar of soap from dollar general, and this safety razor from dollar general. That's been my shaving setup for about 4-5 months now. Works out the best for me so far. For aftershave I use a witchhazel facial cleanser. Prefer plain bar soap and brush over stuff like cheap foams/gels or even cremo shave cream.
I bought one today because it was on clearence. It shaves alright but does feel cheap, I wouldn't want to use it as a daily driver but works fine, it would be perfect if you want to travel with something you dont mind losing
I purchased a Shavely a few months back and I've been afraid to use it. I'll have to give it a go now that you've been the guinean pig. Great shave, man!
I have never used a de safety razor before so I bought these to try them and I enjoyed it better than cartridges so I will definitely be trying better blades and razors
Forgot to pack extra blades for my Merkur 23c for a trip I was on. Went to DG and was surprised to see a DE for $7! I had to buy it since my Van der Hagen had gotten crushed a while back. It's more aggressive than my Hagen was but it's definitely some version of a Weishi. Gave a great shave for the price!
Time to visit my local Dollar Store and see about this. Not that I need another DE safety razor. I think I have 15 at last count. But I love your videos! Keep 'em coming!
When I first started shaving I used to shave with those same double edge razors in a shavette. My brother use to buy them from CVS but they look exactly the same, I think multiple companies buy them and sell them as the store brand. In my experience they were very good and would not cause razor rash
With Temu being a thing nowadays, you can get safety razors made fully from metal at a range between 1.5$ to 10$ with 10$ being exactly the best one with adjustable height and whatnot. At least that is the case in europe where it has opened.
Ola great video. If just started shaving with a safety razor the Gillette king C still practice. Like your explaining in the video’s. Greetings from the Netherlands and thank you for the lessons😀
Haha I love this, subscribed! Very entertaining, to the point and informative. Really liked how you went out your way to try cheap versions, very greatful. I don’t have hair like you but I enjoy watching haha
Fabulous video again. Excellent tutorial and promotional video. I would certainly start using a safety razor after watching that. You proved how inexpensive it can be. Maybe you could send Chella Cool aftershave to your first convert? 🏴👍
Always keep the included blades and packaging. In 40 years it will be a collectors item. Save the receipt too. Imagine if you had a new in original packaging FatBoy, oh my.
The cheapest DE razor I ever used is a plastic Gillette razor that I found at 7Eleven in Thailand. It shaved surprisingly wel. Especially considered it did cost about a dollar.
It's a very kind on the face razor. I've shaved with it for 5 consecutive days now without any problems on my face. I've also did the 3 shave technique on each day. And when I used an alum block to sell the pores mostly I didn't get any sting come back. So to summarize I'll say it's good. Best of luck. Oh my only grip is I think for them to put the name King C on the box it then should of been made in Boston.
Nice! Was looking for this. DE shaving with cheap stuff. Because I'm new to DE shaving (I shave daily and have been using cartridge). Your videos inspired me to go DE. But I've been cutting myself up pretty badly and frequently. I'm wondering whether it was the low quality stuff. Maybe the pressure?
I absolutely love this video...... I have come to a similar conclusion...... in the words of Bill Murray......" it just doesn't matter"....... high dollar razor or Dollar General Shavely............... go slow....... be careful.......... I have a Gillette 1960 Fatboy on the way but only cause I was born in 1960 and I thought it would be cool. I have great shaves with plastic 7 O'Clock razors too........ my favorite is the vintage Schick injector.........let me say again......... go slow.........LOL
Used my Schick injector tonight after work.............. overall amazing results as usual..... I love the sound of this thing cutting....... I did get a nick at the corner of my mouth......... note to self...... have the after-work cocktail after you shave..........
An $18 Weishi razor I got on Amazon last year is pretty aggressive compared to the other Van Der Hagen and the Bevel safety razors I own. It doesn't really nick me unless I have a bump or another type of extrusion.
That interesting contraption is the way that most people bought their razor blades back in the day. I started shaving back in the '70s and that's how the drug store or supermarkets sold them even decades before that!
Another really inexpensive option that punches orders of magnitude above its weight class is the Lord l6. Might be marketed as the lord platinum. It has a very similar head to a merkur 34c hd, but it's more aggressive and efficient and a handle that is vaguely based off an old gillette tech. 7 or 8 dollars on amazon made in egypt. That lord platinum class blade it comes with is quite nice as well for someone with bo experience the blade should serve them well.
I'd like to see a video on your favourite top 10 de safety blades. I'm a newby to shaving with a safety razor and watched a few videos and went straight out and got the feather blades but found out the hard way not all blades suit everyone. Iv had to experiment a bit to see what works for me. So be nice to see what you would recommend as the best blades and how they shave and what type of skin you would class them best for.
@SinatraLennon, Pepsi Blue is ok.... I get a taste of blueberries from it, but they say it's a raspberry/cotton candy taste. I would say try Pepsi Mango if you can find it. Pretty good. On the shaving side, recently got a Muhle R41 and I will say, you can feel that blade on that one! Very close shave on that razor!
Those blades are Persona Barbers and they are hit or miss I have found. I had one tuck that was horrible and another that was close to the blues in quality. Also, those blade packages are speed loaders when used with that style of razor, you don't even have to take them out, just push them forward and place them over the centre post in the razor and let it fall into place. No need to handle the blades with your fingers.
I've had this same safety razor for a month and it's the first kind like it I've owned. It's 10 times better than the disposable razors I've used.
I have a safety razor my father had lots better than the mach3 but if I seen a safety razor for €7 I'd definitely buy it because if a razor is bad it's the blade that's at fault and the dearest double edge blades are way cheaper than the catrage blades which to be honest are a gimmick as you find out when you start shaving with a safety razor and the safety bar on it is more than adequate to protect you from cuts.
Turning 18 this august. Discovered your channel a week ago. Got my first super cheap ($3) DE Razor. Best shaves I ever had. Never going for cartridges again. Thank you
So I went and bought this razor right after I watched your video. I was blown away! I paired it with a Gillette Platinum blue blade and dare I say...it gave me a better shave than my Merkur 23c. I immediately went back and bought another one. I am going to give one to a friend as a gift.
It’s kinda crazy, right?!
Over $2,000 spent in the last 6 years on fancy razors and brushes and I could of had a perfectly good shave with this $7 beauty? Color me amazed. LOL. In all seriousness, another great vid, keep them coming and happy belated 4th of July.
Don't feel bad, I did the same thing. I spent probably over 2,000.00 on every kind of razor you can imagine, I just got a Q shave razor off Amazon for 7 bucks and it shaves better than any 100.00 dollar razor I bought.
Jason, you should exercise caution. I bought one of those razors and it wouldn’t hold the blade evenly. The design just lacked precision. I tried to even it up but.... glad I didn’t spend more on it. For just a couple dollars more you could get a razor that would be a significant improvement.
@@profesam8457 Yeah, I can tell the difference just from watching reviews. I actually have the Van Der Hagan razor and its a good beginners razor, but no, anybody saying it gives as quality a shaving experience as a nicer razor really hasnt spent $2000 on others.
Now, I will say that you dont need to spend $100, but you can definitely do better than this razor. I have 2 of them from the last 5 years and I am ready to upgrade, especially as I have sensitive skin. So these nicer mild razors are on my radar and looking at a lot of reviews now.
@@waltermh111 I scored a like new but used Feather ASD2 a couple of years ago for only $100. A steal for that price! It is the mildest razor I have. Great for sensitive skin. With a Feather Blade it is still remarkably efficient. Very little irritation. It is a fairly costly razor but I have used it as my daily driver for over two years. I don’t find myself looking for razors anymore. I still have most of my old razors and enjoy using them from time to time “Just for fun,” so to speak. Two good but comparatively inexpensive AND MILD razors are the Merkur 34c and the Gillette Heritage inspired razor. Both great quality and about $35. I still prefer my ASD2. There are other costly razors that are reported to be good and mild. I’m sure they are, but I can only report on the ones I have had experience with. YMMV and remember that advice is only worth what you pay for it and mine was given for free. I guess that means it might not be worth anything!?!?
@@profesam8457 well a lot of people seem to like the feather and I I do have sensitive skin. It's not a very even face either. I will look into it. I wouldn't mind $100 if it's good enough so I will see what I can find from your suggestions. I am more inclined to go for the cheaper option but also not going to go for a $7 shave either.
Thanks
I’ve been wet shaving for years but I still found this video entertaining. An excellent tutorial for a beginner. Nice work Brian.
What I liked about it was the lack of bull excrement just an ordanry fellow who knows a bargain when he see's it.
"It counts. That's why it's called a counter." LOL, that was awesome! Gonna use that.
LMAO when the cap flew off the gel. Don’t know why I can’t stop laughing 🤣
12:14 "Knock on wood! that was my counter I was knocking on! it counts. that's why it's called a counter" :))) this one made my day
Me and my wife have made it a habit to watch you at night before we go to bed … we get a kick out of your since of humor… real funny guy … and I’ve learned a lot from watching too 👍
I bought this over a month ago and it's still a working razor. I've notice that the blade sticks out more and gives a closer shave than my Feather saftey razor. It does however wear the blade more and you get a razor burn earlier than with my other razor. It's still a great smooth finished shave.
Seems that is called aggressive style and seems that the benefit of the "nicer" razors is their "mild or medium approach, which is safer and should cause less burn. I have sensitive skin so definitely interested to move up and try a mild razor because I like the Van Der Hagan better than cartridge, but I feel exactly as you do when using it.
Thanks for the great video. I really appreciate that you give an honest opinion. Some of the other shaving guys out here would have you to believe you got to have a 80.00 dollar razor, a 30.00 dollar shave soap, 50.00 dollar brush to get a smooth shave. Like you, I use Barbasol or Gillette shave foam. No cuts and a smooth shave is the outcome. I been thinking about this razor, but after your review I know that I will get one now.
Thanks
What you do for our entertainment goes beyond the call. You are much braver than me.
Thank you. Glad it turned out well.
Love it!! As a rural Canadian, I only have the option of buying Wilkinson sword products in the store. I’m jealous of the options you have in Texas.
And you are right, go slow. I rushed a shave last night with a mid aggressive razor from global shave club, and butchered my face. Never done it before with that razor. Gotta relax and savour the 20 min I have alone.
Wilkinson Sword products are top notch - especially the German-made razor blades.
My late night rabbit hole of binge-ing lead me here and I love this lol. This is hands down the most entertaining video I've watched of someone shaving their face
Thanks!
The plastic wilkinson sword razor is also a good entry-level choice. It's pretty mild and cheap.
Yep, if you are from Europe this is probably your best choice to get started. In my local supermarket it costs 2,75€ including 5 Blades (the 10 pack of the same blades costs 2,50€ so the razor effectively has the price of 5 blades). This has been my only DE for over 10 years and while it can't compete with the Timor I bought recently it beats every cartridge razor I've tried so far.
...agree totally I have it and it's actually quite efficient even if not at all aggressive....
No longer made. Haven't seen a Wilkinson Sword razor sing like about 1979 or 1980, that's many, many moon ago.
We are going to need a 6 months update on this razor :) thanks for putting this together.
I have had a problem with in grown hairs after shaving. I wanted to give a safety razor a try to see if it helps. After watching your video of the Dollar General Shavely I divided to pick one up and give it a try. I didn’t want to spend much and have it not help my problem. I just finished my first shave with it. Holy 🐂! This is the best shave I have had that I can remember. Amazing. I hope I avoid the in grown hairs. I want this to be the way I shave, period. Thanks for providing all the information that you do.
Even though I’ve only been really into safety razors for about 2 years now, my very first safety razor was a cheap safety razor that was $1 off of Amazon. I got it back when I was 17 and it shipped all the way from China.
Thank you for this video, although I’m 71, I’ve never shaved with a safety razor. Looking on line to buy one, all recommendations have steered towards razors like the Merkur 34c etc, but these are around $80 - $120 here in New Zealand. I bought a cheapish one of $20 after seeing your video and I’m pleased with the result. I’m converting to DE shaving! Cheers, David.
I also saw that razor at my local Dollar General! It’s really cool seeing more of this de shaving stuff at regular stores.
"That's why it's called a counter" LOL Always learn something new on this channel....👍😀
I've bought like 3 months ago the Gilette safety razor. I used to shave with a cartridge razor before. Now i swear by a safety razor. Its a new hobby and passion. Today i got the proraso green soap, it smells really nice. I also use de vergulde hand, typical Dutch haha
Nice welcome to the hobby. Green Proraso is amazing :)
Welkom! The Vergulde Hand rules! 🇳🇱👍🏼
I’ve just started myself. Same deal except I went with Proraso red. I hope you are enjoying it as much as I am.
@@EricAdamsYT I also want to try the red one too! Maybe in fall since I've read it has some fall/winter scents
@@MrSkippydrums Yup! My grandfather also used it 👌🏼
Never tought i enjoy watching someone shave 👏🏼🤣
I started to use safety razors because of you. Love your videos, I've watched a lot! Hugs from Brazil!
Looks like a pretty decent razor! Entire shave (s) for ten bucks! Can’t beat that! Love me some Aqua Velva; you’re description is perfect, “Grandpa barbershop smell”. Love that old school stuff. Sometimes I’ll do a century-plus shave - Barbosol 1919 shave cream, a Gem razor, patented in 1912, and Aqua Velva, which first came out in 1917!
Love your videos! Just picked up that safety razor today as I've always enjoyed using cheap items just to see how they are. Funny and humble as always, keep it up!
That's how they should advertise it: "Your lady will say you smell like the bus station... Ahh!"😜 Seriously though this was fun as usual and a bargain!
The best 10$ razor I have ever used is the Roman Empires Shaving Caesar Double Edge safety razor and it came with 20 blades. The razor included : 5 Astra Platinum, 5 GiIIette Platinum, 5 GiIIette perma sharp, 5 Voskhod blades. The razor provided an incredible shave, just like the Edwin Jagger DE89 or merkur 34c. Best value I have ever seen.
In the UK watching a man from Texas shave with products we can’t even get here but still watching the whole video. Grandpa Grungy will get jealous of the Shavely. 😂
I keep a Dollar Tree TTO and a sleeve of Derby blades in my desk for emergency shaves...along with a little bottle of Clubman and a can of Barbasol!
I actually saw that at the dollar general and thought about getting it. My first was the gentleman Jon deluxe kit. That was about a month ago, I since bought 2 vintage Gillettes and the new Heritage and the King C Gillette razor. My daily is the heritage, I really get a good shave with the Derby extra blade.
I have both those new gillette's the heritage is very similar to Edwin Jagger heads. I think it's the same head.
The Derby’s are underrated! They just put in the work I just ordered the Premiums (Swedish Steel) im itchin to try, but the extras… just perfect. Got the 2.5” gillette traveler, the plastic blue TTO long handle, Col Conk 704 /merkur razor… the blades perform like a champ!!!
Wtf is wrong with you
I have recently been using those Derbys in my Heritage that I carry as a travel razor. I agree that it’s a great setup! Here’s a tip for traveling with a DE razor. Since the TSA will not allow blades on the plane I just mail myself a couple of blades in care of the hotel (with Conf/Res number) wherever I will be staying and I am perfect when I arrive. Tape the blades to a notecard and stick it in the envelope with instructions to hold it for you in case the letter gets opened. (Some young clerks do not understand what “%”, “c/o”, or even “in care of” means.)
"That rattle indicates freshness"... you got me there XD
Went and bought 1 today....yes not bad especially for $7. Rewatched today enjoy your vids
I'm in love with my really cheap and mild Lord L122 safety razor, 3 years and it's working for my shaves. Although I have my eye in a Rockwell just when I need to upgrade.
I just started shaving with a few months ago with the Van Der Hagen. Just upgraded to the Parker 97R. I am hooked.
Your videos are always fun, entertaining and educational to watch my friend!!!!! Sadly, I had to give up my endeavor to wet shave with a safety razor due to the fact I've been shaving with cartridges for 30 years. However, by finding a disposable razor that I like and can make each one last 2.5-3 weeks, I think I shave with cartridges a lot cheaper than most people do!!!!
Wayne, what were the issues that turned you away? Perhaps an experienced DE shaver could recommend solutions. After Starting out as a DE shaver with the Gillette Slim that my dad gave me in the ‘70’s I didn’t start using a cartridge until decent DE blades became almost impossible to acquire. I then used a cartridge for nearly 20 years before the resurgence of DE shaving and I was happy to change back. I can advise on both inexpensive as well as more costly options. I use what I like not just what I see “hyped”. When I did use cartridges I rarely changed blades according to the recommended schedule. I stretched out their use. At any rate, I’m glad that you have found a workable solution.
Merkur 34c hd. Best razor I’ve ever used in my entire life.
Agreed! I lost mine
Wow, yeah, it's really an awesome video. It shows you can shave with a safety razor for little money. Every man can do it and test it. You can't say it often enough during the shave no pressing. I want to quote Deep Purple. On their excellent album Fireball is the great tune No,No,No. I think the song was created during a shave with a safety razor and many troubles.One of them overdid it with pressing and Ouch. Then he wrote the tune 😀👍. You are absolutely right it's very important to take time for a smooth shave.An hour can go by with three times and than you have a good baby face. The women want to touch it and feel the gentleness. The skin feels like a peach. At least most. You are an outstanding tester for new products and i love it. Keep it up.
Love your videos. You got the best videos on shaving. Been DE shaving for 6 years. The last 2 months I went back to carts because I forgot how they feel. Wow now I remember. Going back to safety razor permanently now. I had a Merkur hd34c but lost it. I'll grab this shavelys because I've always been curious about it. Your spot on about that dollar tree razor. It's garbage. Once you get used to a safety razor it's really hard to go back to carts. Even the most expensive cartridges don't come close to the smoothness of a DE
I've had the 20 dollar Gillette safety razor from Walgreens for a little more than a year and I love it.
Took the plunge on the razor, and it was my first time using a safety razor. I was impressed
lol, I have 2 of those. I didnt know much about shaving and as you say, they are everywhere and a good price, and still better than the crappy cartridge razors I had been using.
I am finally looking to upgrade to something better and looking at my options now. I am not sure I want to spend $100 to shave, but I see good options for around $70, still searching though. Seems like almost every reputable top 3 or whatever comparison list is 2 years old. Not sure how much has changed in that time, but just making sure I dont miss something since whatever I buy will be new anyway.
Been using that cheap van der hagen for a few years now actually held up well. Been wanting a new one but feel guilty since it's doin the job haha
It’s been five months so your mind may have changed since then, but I was in your same boat and the switch was worth it. I got the Van Der Hagen but it felt kinda cheap to me. Went for a Merkur (the gold plated one, looks real sharp) and I’d never look back.
Very informative as usual, we have pound land in the UK, I will keep my eyes open.. Stay safe
Found a cheap shaving brush from dollar tree, a plain bar of soap from dollar general, and this safety razor from dollar general. That's been my shaving setup for about 4-5 months now. Works out the best for me so far. For aftershave I use a witchhazel facial cleanser.
Prefer plain bar soap and brush over stuff like cheap foams/gels or even cremo shave cream.
I bought one today because it was on clearence. It shaves alright but does feel cheap, I wouldn't want to use it as a daily driver but works fine, it would be perfect if you want to travel with something you dont mind losing
I didnt use the razors it came with, I used my own from a pack of astra blades
I purchased a Shavely a few months back and I've been afraid to use it. I'll have to give it a go now that you've been the guinean pig. Great shave, man!
I really liked it!
THX for teaching me how to use a safety razor.
My pleasure!
@@SinatraLennon been having problems finding the blades for it though
I'll stick with my 34C on the way Proraso red(sandalwood) matching preshave and a sampler pack of gillette blades can't wait
Wow well done on your progress Sinatra, you are looking great, as always!
I have never used a de safety razor before so I bought these to try them and I enjoyed it better than cartridges so I will definitely be trying better blades and razors
Forgot to pack extra blades for my Merkur 23c for a trip I was on. Went to DG and was surprised to see a DE for $7! I had to buy it since my Van der Hagen had gotten crushed a while back. It's more aggressive than my Hagen was but it's definitely some version of a Weishi. Gave a great shave for the price!
Time to visit my local Dollar Store and see about this. Not that I need another DE safety razor. I think I have 15 at last count. But I love your videos! Keep 'em coming!
When I first started shaving I used to shave with those same double edge razors in a shavette. My brother use to buy them from CVS but they look exactly the same, I think multiple companies buy them and sell them as the store brand. In my experience they were very good and would not cause razor rash
great shave with affordable items, great video, fun stuff. Stay safe, Cheers...Peter
Awesome budget shave - more please for perspective - thank you
I use witch hazel as a aftershave. It burns less and does the same as alcohol or fragrant aftershave.
With Temu being a thing nowadays, you can get safety razors made fully from metal at a range between 1.5$ to 10$ with 10$ being exactly the best one with adjustable height and whatnot. At least that is the case in europe where it has opened.
Ola great video. If just started shaving with a safety razor the Gillette king C still practice. Like your explaining in the video’s. Greetings from the Netherlands and thank you for the lessons😀
Haha I love this, subscribed! Very entertaining, to the point and informative. Really liked how you went out your way to try cheap versions, very greatful. I don’t have hair like you but I enjoy watching haha
Glad you’re here!
great video. thank you for your efforts.
Heyyy Sinatralennon welcome back brother 🍻✌
Fabulous video again. Excellent tutorial and promotional video. I would certainly start using a safety razor after watching that. You proved how inexpensive it can be. Maybe you could send Chella Cool aftershave to your first convert? 🏴👍
I can’t be responsible for the pain that Chella Cool causes! 🤣
Not bad at all for the money S L. Good job. Cheers.😊👍
Here in Canada we can only be eo lucky to get everything that cheap!.
Nice video as always
Great video, enjoy the reviews of using less expensive razors and travel use shaves.
Always keep the included blades and packaging. In 40 years it will be a collectors item. Save the receipt too. Imagine if you had a new in original packaging FatBoy, oh my.
LOL... My wife doesn't like the grandpa smell for sure. Great video Sinatra!
@SinatraLennon that gel is compared to edge sensitive skin shave gel. both paraban free,dye-free
Great Video! I picked up a razor at Dollar Tree and did a video on it recently. I was pleasantly surprised by it!
The cheapest DE razor I ever used is a plastic Gillette razor that I found at 7Eleven in Thailand. It shaved surprisingly wel. Especially considered it did cost about a dollar.
Planning to buy the Gillette sterling $1 razor too, just to try it out.
Great shave Sl. Now that is a blade dispenser. It was made so you do not need to touch the blade. Watch any old Gillette comercial. Lol
Love these type video’s very impressed that you’re impressed 💈
I remember drinking Pepsi Blue back in the day, I loved it!
The king C Gellette safety razor is also selling cheap in some places. I got mine for £13. Yippee thank you hates of Gellette. Lol
Is it any good.
It's a very kind on the face razor. I've shaved with it for 5 consecutive days now without any problems on my face. I've also did the 3 shave technique on each day. And when I used an alum block to sell the pores mostly I didn't get any sting come back. So to summarize I'll say it's good. Best of luck.
Oh my only grip is I think for them to put the name King C on the box it then should of been made in Boston.
@@bbt9458 cheers for reply. Might keep an eye out for s cheap one somewhere give it a try
Nice! Was looking for this. DE shaving with cheap stuff. Because I'm new to DE shaving (I shave daily and have been using cartridge). Your videos inspired me to go DE. But I've been cutting myself up pretty badly and frequently. I'm wondering whether it was the low quality stuff. Maybe the pressure?
Pressure, quality of the products and technique can give you troubles. Keep practicing and you’ll get it!
Looks like a Weishi 9306 but with a longer bottom knob.
Van der Hagen has a 110mm (4.0"?) longer handled model.
The Mach 5! The Speed Racer Movie is one of my favorites!
I absolutely love this video...... I have come to a similar conclusion...... in the words of Bill Murray......" it just doesn't matter"....... high dollar razor or Dollar General Shavely............... go slow....... be careful.......... I have a Gillette 1960 Fatboy on the way but only cause I was born in 1960 and I thought it would be cool. I have great shaves with plastic 7 O'Clock razors too........ my favorite is the vintage Schick injector.........let me say again......... go slow.........LOL
Used my Schick injector tonight after work.............. overall amazing results as usual..... I love the sound of this thing cutting....... I did get a nick at the corner of my mouth......... note to self...... have the after-work cocktail after you shave..........
I've been shaving with the van der Hagen, and I'm planning on upgrading
An $18 Weishi razor I got on Amazon last year is pretty aggressive compared to the other Van Der Hagen and the Bevel safety razors I own. It doesn't really nick me unless I have a bump or another type of extrusion.
When do we get to see the workout routine? 💪
That interesting contraption is the way that most people bought their razor blades back in the day. I started shaving back in the '70s and that's how the drug store or supermarkets sold them even decades before that!
I’m ur #1 fan
What a great fun experiment.
Another really inexpensive option that punches orders of magnitude above its weight class is the Lord l6. Might be marketed as the lord platinum. It has a very similar head to a merkur 34c hd, but it's more aggressive and efficient and a handle that is vaguely based off an old gillette tech. 7 or 8 dollars on amazon made in egypt. That lord platinum class blade it comes with is quite nice as well for someone with bo experience the blade should serve them well.
Looks like you had a kensurfs burn there at the end with the aftershave 😆 I’ll have to check this razor out :)
There's nothing like a stiff swig of Aqua Velva in the morning.
Excellent video!
I love his videos
I'd like to see a video on your favourite top 10 de safety blades. I'm a newby to shaving with a safety razor and watched a few videos and went straight out and got the feather blades but found out the hard way not all blades suit everyone. Iv had to experiment a bit to see what works for me. So be nice to see what you would recommend as the best blades and how they shave and what type of skin you would class them best for.
@SinatraLennon, Pepsi Blue is ok.... I get a taste of blueberries from it, but they say it's a raspberry/cotton candy taste. I would say try Pepsi Mango if you can find it. Pretty good. On the shaving side, recently got a Muhle R41 and I will say, you can feel that blade on that one! Very close shave on that razor!
15:00 save up your money. save up 7 bucks + tax LOL
i always here the blades are rebranded Personna . i have some of the blades and they are nice.
Happy 4th. Nice interesting and unique video. Great to know if I need a DE in a pinch. Looked pretty smooth, and I love a longer handle.
Those blades are Persona Barbers and they are hit or miss I have found. I had one tuck that was horrible and another that was close to the blues in quality.
Also, those blade packages are speed loaders when used with that style of razor, you don't even have to take them out, just push them forward and place them over the centre post in the razor and let it fall into place. No need to handle the blades with your fingers.
Great video!!
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