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Well done, AllyDZ! We definitely have different beard and skin types. While I use Gillette razors as my "daily drivers," they are the Mach 3 and the Skinguard. It took me years, actually decades, to learn that for me less is more in when using a shave gel. I go for lighter gels with no plant based oils or extracts. I don't know if you get Edge Shave gel, the granddaddy of shave gels. It's been around since 1970 (I remember using it back then with no enthusiasm.) Today, it is much improved, as my skin is much deteriorated. It is only $4 a can in the states, and I believe it is the most popular shave gel in the US. Offered in a gentle Sensitive Skin and Ultra - Sensitive (no fragrance with oat) choices. Edge is owned by the parent company of Schick/ Wilkinson. All the best, Karl
@@karlhelicher964 Thanks for watching. Yes I have not just heard of but also used Edge in the past as well. I used to be happy with Mach3 in my twenties but my hair and skin grew tougher and Mach 3 stopped working as well for me. I guess our face also changes from time to time 😎✌🏼
A one pass cartridge razor shave with the grain looks just fine, it won't be BBS but okay, good enough for having a clean appearance. My trick is this, I have quite sensitive skin so if I haven't shaved for more than two days I take it down with a DE razor with the grain, then, I shave every other day using a cartridge razor with just one pass, but, this one pass is against the grain. I find two passes to be more irritating than just one pass ATG if the hair is short enough. Also, for some reason, I cannot for the life of me get a comfortable shave with a DE when the hairs are quite short, idk why.
Thanks for another great video. Totally agree with you that it's not a good idea to exfoliate your skin daily. Too much exfoliation can weaken the skin barrier.
@@davidsotir4318 Thanks for watching David It’s crazy it never struck me before but came to mind just as I was making the video, thought it was worth sharing.
Hey AllyDZ! For a cartridge razor, the Exfoliating razor is really good! I just wish they manufactured a power version! Those cartridges fit the Gillette Heated razor perfectly!! I have that quick rinse foam. They discontinued it at the stores by me. I bought 3 additional cans, thank goodness! I don't use cartridges too often on my face, but for me, the Gillette razors are the most comfortable and shave the closest. The cost, though, is very expensive! Double edge, and single edge razors are the way to go!! Thanks so much for your videos!! JimG
@JimG7755 They sure do a good job and I really like them. Also, not sure if you catched my last video, gave you a shout out good sir. Thanks for watching ✌🏼😎💈
Very nice shave, Ally! As always, I appreciate your insights into the individual razors and blades. I agree with top_Lad's excellent comments. Hard to beat the cost/ shave of a Quattro for cart razors. Only drawback in the U.S., the Schick Hydro 5 blades are the only ones that are accessible at B & M stores. Must be a lot good about the Quattro: it has been around since 2003 without any significant changes. All the best, Karl
@@karlhelicher964 Cheers Karl, Top_lad nailed it. That’s crazy that it’s not available easily in the US, they are doing that with Mach3 carts here in Aus. Quattro’s are available at half price at our local super markets here majority of the times.
@@allydz I'm lucky that a supermarket nearby sells the Quattro and blades at a very good price: 16 blades for $23, while the Mach 3 blades, a less effective razor INHO, sells 15 blades for $36. This is the only local B&M store where I can find Quatrros All the best.
Exactly right, those little wires really do help with irritation and regarding the clogging issue, as you said, it's a daily or every other day shaver, if you have longer hairs, you can use another razor. Also, let's just admit it, Schick/Wilkinson Sword makes better razors than Gillette, period. They last a lot longer, are cheaper and their "gimmicks" aren't really gimmicks even, they actually work, be it the little wires on the Quattro, the little bars on the blades of the Hydro 3 and 5, the gel pods on the Hydro 3 and 5, the extra vertical pivot on the Hydro Sense handle, etc
I Use My Gillette Skinguard Plus i Have Sensitive Skin That i Shave in The Shower Where i Do Triple Passes Plus When i Shave when I'm Showering 🚿 it Doesn't Tug Pull And in The Shower 🚿 it Doesn't Cut My Face 😊😊
I used to use Gillette 5 blade razors but i find them very harsh on the skin so im using a Mach 3 instead much better in my option as you don't need 5 blades to cut your hair!
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Never wash with soap after shaving, it will result in dry skin. Just run some water on the face and any extra shaving soap will come off as well. Then use an after shave splash or gel.
i still have gillete fusion cartridges from like 10-15 years ago since i didnt shave for a long time. and got some new ones and wow the new ones feel a lot better!
Would you choose the Schick 6 or the Schick Hydro 5 Sensitive? (Shave every alternate day - quick hair growth, slightly sensitive skin). I’ve been using a Mach3 for a long time, but looking to try out a Schick product and contemplating between these two.
@@ravigemi Sounds very much like my growth and shave routine, both razors are great. The Hydro 6 is definitely for shaving on alternate days but won’t be able to handle growth 4-5 days plus with clogging. It definitely feels and looks more premium. Hydro 5 Sensitive for me is the perfect razor with literally no downsides. 1-2 days or 7 days worth, it will mow down the stubble with no problems at all. So between them, Hydro 5 sensitive is my pick
@@allydz Thanks for the response. I watched quite a few of your videos on cartridge razors including the one on the Hydro 5 Sensitive. Almost pre empted this response and bought the Hydro 5 Sensitive today. Love your channel and style !! You have a new fan.
@ravigemi Yes I mostly talk about the other products used as well, just so people get a little more from the time they spend watching. Soaps are surely important to get right as well. I haven't made a full detailed video on any but that's surely a good idea 👍🏻😎
My new experience - Pearl SSh - O5 botton means handle + base plate and pearl slant razor cover use this like hybrid razor .. I suceed .. Now i forget Catridge razor. Why means Pearl SSH -05 short handle and base plate made from aluminium low weight and slant razor cover no over hang , i am using daily..😅😅😅😅😅
Thanks for another great review. I'm surprised (and shocked) that this single razor performed comparably with the 5-blade cartridge. I definitely agree with you that the power version reduces razor drag and that it is important to use the right cream. The Clinique Cream Shave is the most amazing product I've used. It cushions the skin so well you can't feel the blades as they pass over your face.
Good comparison shave Alroy👌 Not everyone gets on well with a 5-bladed cart (I do ok) so having a single blade alternatives available like the Proof SE or even a DE is a way to prevent "cart burn". Like you said a shaver can improve their cart experience by improving their software (soap, pre and post shave products). I have V1 of the Proof and I'm glad V2 has made the necessary improvements, especially the top cap coming off sometimes during a shave. For carts I prefer less blades like the Skinguard. Take care bro👌🤠👌
I love the proglide manual razor, I feel it gives the same result as a powered handle, the power doesn’t really do anything. The proglide manual razor gives an excellent shave 🪒 👍
@@stevehayes8867 for me it’s the opposite. I always only used the power variant right from the time the Fusion power was out, and I continuously used the power variants for easy 10-12 yrs. Maybe my skin defaults to working best with the power better than the standard, additionally I don’t feel any pull or drag while going ATG
Very nice shave, AllyDz. I have tried to develop a liking for 5 blade razors, but with no luck. Too many blades, and I don't want to rely on a trimmer blade to complete a shave. I like 3 bladed razors, but there seems to be a limited variety in the U.S. Right now, I am using Dorco Pace 3s, which gives me a better shave than a Mach 3 at a much lower cost. I get 5-7 shaves/ blade, and I just bought 16 blades for $20. Hope all is well with you.
@@karlhelicher964 Hey Karl, it’s good you know what works for your skin and I normally say, “Listen to your skin and nobody else when it comes to shaving” 🤣 Also, have you tried the Schick Hydro 3?
Thank you for your review. Your videos are simply the best on RU-vid. I bought the Gillette "Skin" cartridges for half the price of the SkinGuard cartridges and they are essentially the same thing!
@@davidsotir4318 Hey David, absolutely. At half price, I would jump on them too. You will find the aloe strips slightly better than the standard Skinguard too, so it’s definitely a steal 👍🏼💈
The fusion power glid when you turn it on was supposed to be used for washing ... you dunk the head in water after a few passes then hit the vibrat button and all the hair washes away . Then you turn it of to make a few more passes.
@@john_dougg811 Thanks John. Learnt something new today ✌🏼😊 I guess it worked no reduce dragging on the face and it’s something they might have not consciously thought about. Thanks for sharing again ✌🏼💈
Ohh, one more thing, I agree with you about the longevity of those Feather blades!! I am lucky to receive 2 shaves from a blade! They are also very pricey at almost a $1 a blade! I like the vintage Gems. Those blades can be purchased at much lower pricing.
@JimG Yea I was so confused when I started shaving with them, specially as my first non-cart razor then, I remember reaching out to Tony as well and asking for tips ✌🏼💈
Hey Ally DZ! You should look into acquiring some Gillette vintage razors! You would love a Slim Adjustable or a Fatboy! Then there are the Superspeed razors, blue tip(mild), silver tip(medium), and the red tip(for heavier beards). These are great and can be purchased easily off ebay for reasonable prices! Thanks for reviewing these modern DE razors. I have the Twig and the Thorn( little more aggressive) and the OneBlade Core. They are OK for me, but I prefer the vintage models, they shave me best! Have a great week! JimG
@JimG Thanks for sharing. I learn a lot from the tips you drop in time and again. I want to thank you specially cuz a comment of yours made me give the Quattro a go as a daily shaver and not worry about clogging longer beards. Got to say it’s now one of my favourite carts.
@@allydz I only do one actual pass, but I do about two to three strokes over than area. Using an Edwin Jagger DE89 head with the green Astra blades. So my three packs of a hundred blades each have lasted many years now ;-) It's about a 100-pack used every 2 years.
@@allydz I'm using an iKon handle with the head as it has a way better knurled grip, but I do love the head. Not too aggressive but also not too mild - it pairs well with the Astra blades (for my beard type anyway).
@@GadgeteerZA Sounds like u found you perfect tool. I like my Astra and Derby blades too. Thinking about it, I shave 3-4 times a week & 2 pass shaves, does work out to be 1 blade a week 😊
In these Inflationary Times. Derby black it's the same price as the green blades $10 Save your Money, spend it on your wife, don't listen to the shave Mafia. It saves me time and Money. Wheelchair Larry Happy New Year. Your Mileage may vary?
@@toddd7444 Thanks for sharing and it’s a true positive view. YMMV it is. I don’t know if everyone has a spine strong enough that is required to resist the temptation of them buying multiple safety razors, soaps, Pre shaves, post shaves, brushes, the works… Then we have some individuals that take blood thinners who can only shave with cartridge or electric. I fully get where you are coming from and that definitely requires some discipline where we don’t get into the rabbit hole of becoming a collector 🤣🤣
@@allydz In these Inflationary Times. HERE IS AN EASY WAY TO DO IT MY FRIENDs Use any hard Bar Soap, Tallow or Glycerin based Soaps out there? To fit in any Mugs or Cups? Like" (Mitchells' Wool Fat or Arko Sticks. Just to name a few of them?) You can mix and match your old Soaps? Cut up the soap on a paper plate, pour your soap chunks with the shavings from the Paper Plate into a Mug, cover the soap with a small amount of water, and microwave your soap. For about a minute or so? Place a paper plate under your mug in case it bubbles out of your cup? If it foams up, STOP. The water keeps it from burning itself up. (DON'T OVER WATER YOUR SOAP??) Easy, does it? Let cool don't want to Crack the Mugs or Cups you're using? (You just want it to Congeal in your Mug or Cup') it is very hot and watery'''''. let it cool in PLACE'. after it cools, put it in a Sunny Window, until the Soap hardens? When using your soaps, use Dry Brush Less Water. It thickens the soap, making it easier to use on your face. Save your Money, spend it on your wife, don't listen to the shave Mafia. It saves me time and Money. Wheelchair Larry Happy New Year. Your Mileage may vary?
@@johnmcfadden2871 Hi John, yes I have heard great feedback from some people in the comments. You are bang on… it all depends from individual to individual based of hair and skin type. Hope u have a gr8 day and thanks for watching ✌🏼
I have the Viking Emperor but Ibhave my rye on this Muhle 41R. I wanted snnopen comb but I wasnt happy with Razorock SLOC open comb. What is the make of the stand and brush please Thanks great review
I Bought on Ebay a Newer Gillette Sensor Excel Cartridge Razor Handle Just Like Yours Plus mine Came with 3 Razors 2 Gillette Sensor Excel Cartridge Refills and 1 Gillette Sensor 3 Cartridge Refill I zcan See why you Like The Gillette Sensor Excel it's Smooth Gliding on Our Face Plus it Feels like a Gillette Sensor 3 Except the Excel is a Twin Blade Refills Plus it's a Better Shave Experience Than The Mach 3 I Dispise The Mach 3 I Don't know What The Majority Sees in Mach 3 As I Would Say the Gillette Sensor Line is Better And a Better Shaving Experience Plus I Also Love The Original Gillette sensor Refills They are The Best Gillettes In My View Would you Agree 😁😊
@joebustos3513 It's a shame they don't make them any more, I'm not exactly a fan of the Mach 3 as well. I shaved with the fusions and proglides since they were launched for the longest time.
@ya00007 haha... yea I'm a disgrace in here, absolute shambles. I was relatively new to the DE game and only used to predominantly shave with carts. You won't see that happen in my recent DE reviews.
@@allydz exactly Bro Plus I Can Buy the Disposable Version of Gillette Sensor 3 Disposable Razors and Take off the Refills And use it on My Gillette Sensor 3 Cartridge Razor Handle And I Save a Lot of Money 💵 😊😊😊
