Double-Edge vs Single-Edge: Which Razor is Right For You? 

I was looking for a comparison video like this for a good comparison between SE and DE blades. Thank you 🙏🏽

I bought the Vector when it was first released and found it to be a tad on the agressive side and shelved it for a couple of years. Last night I dusted it off to deal with 7 days growth and had the best shave of my life, my technique must have dramatically improved in the interim. Being of a lazy scruffy disposition i tend to allow up to 30 days between shaves, too much for a safety razor to deal with but my Feather DX Kamisori takes the beard off effortlessly. This is big advantage of SE Artist Club blades allowing me to switch between safety and cut throat shaving as the need requires.

Love both.....I love my BlackLand Vector and BlackLand Blackbird Ti. I get great face and head shaves. Thank you for sharing this video my brother ❤️👊🏽

Possibly good news for users of single edge blades, depending on location: Some "beauty" supply stores, hard-form retail shops, stock a few single edge blades.

Also comes down to hair coarseness. If you have very coarse hair, a SE razor might be slightly cheaper per shave in the long-run due to extra thickness (nm) of the blade especially if you have fast growing coarse hair.

Really interesting and very helpful. Thank you!

I use safety razor most the time but i do use a Harry's cartridge blade when i go on a plane for travel as i don't want any issues when trying to travel especially for international flights

I have a top 4 high end razors. Vector, Rex Ambassador and Konsul, HLS Taiga. I face and head shave and if I had to pick one it would be the Vector Stainless Steel Polished, for me it's perfect 👌

I own a Vector and Sabre (both caps). I also own numerous DE razors. I am surprised that you did not mention the Sabre in your SE razor recommendation. The Vector is an outstanding razor, but I would recommend a mild DE razor to a new shaver. I think it is easier to learn than an SE. If a cartridge shaver wants to start wet shaving with an SE, then the Sabre with the mild cap would be the best option. It's easy to use with very little chance of nicks. On another note, I have a concern with my Vector. Often after shaving, I have great difficulting removing the blade. After shaving, it often becomes wedged in very tightly and I often have to try and pry it out with something else. What would you recommend I do to resolve this?

I think SE blades are better because of their thickness but the only problem is there's hardly any other brands out there besides feathers and they're too harsh for some people's skin compared to DE where you can just find what brand suits your skin best

I own 3 Blackland razors. 2 DE (Era/Dart) & 1 SE (Vector). When home I use the Vector but when traveling I'll use either the Era or the Dart. If I could only have one it would be the VECTOR ! ! !

Shane, as someone who is very prone to ingrown hairs on my neck (Coarse, curly hair that grows totally flat), would an SE be a good choice for me? I’ve heard the stiffer blade can help minimize “tugging” on the hair that a DE will sometimes do. I own both the Ti and SS blackbird and love them both, but wondering if the Vector might help solve the ingrown issue

I have both the Blackbird and Vector, and find both styles are enjoyable to switch between. I shave my head as well, and I don't like using the SE for that; however, i have very thick beard hair to where even normal Feather Pros will tug and get stuck, so that's where the SE comes in handy with Super Pros. I find with SE I have to be much more careful and attentive with my shave, whereas with a DE I can afford to be more careless and speedy. I alao get more use out of SE blades than DE. My feather DE can go a good 2-3 shaves for me, but my feather Super Pros lasts me a good 5-7 (approx $0.40 per DE and $0.60 per SE), making the SE a better deal overall (unless I used more standard DE that was $0.06 - $0.14, but I love feathers). Aside from all that, Blackland put an end to the journey for me, cus the blackbird, vector, and even the shaving brush are the best of all the others I have accumulated, and I don't even care to get a oneblade, rex ambassador, occams razor, etc., unless i'm splurging.

Hey guy I just started a SE razor today I’m looking forward to use a SE Twomarrow morning.

Blackbird vs Vector? That's an easy question, and the answer is both :) I've bought 5 and half Blackland razors (the half being the lite plate for the blackbird), and I've tried easily 40-50+ razors in my life, and the Vector is the best razor I've ever used. If I had to only pick one razor to shave with forever I wouldn't even have to think twice. I bought a backup one just in case I ever lose or break the first one. Like David said, I wouldn't trade it for anything.

I don't know any wet shavers who buy one safety razor (DE or SE) and stick with it for all their shaves. Most of us end up with several safety razors in our collection. For me, I find the DE gives me a closer shave and is more forgiving when it comes to nicks. But that's because I rarely use my SEs.

Very informative - but not what I was actually looking for. I'm looking for the best SE utility blades. Not the type for a utility knife. The old school blades used in paint scrapers. I need both the toughest and the sharpest for different purposes.

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Thanks for the DE vs SE razor comparison. I'm new to DE shaving and I wanted to check alternatives. I'm perfectly happy with my DE razor, and even more important : with the set of pre-shave/after-shave/... products I'm using. If SE razors and blades are more expensive and not as available as DE ones, with only marginal benefits for beard-shaving (I don't shave my head, I don't shave my body), it's more a niche-market offer, isn't it ?

I'm a little bit confused here, after I checked some SE blades it seems they are not similar to the blades showed in the video. Those seem to be like half DE blades. Is that a different standard or what?

SE for me !

I like using single edge razors (I have the Twig and the Thorn) and prefer half DE blades to the AC ones.

Please make a 3 piece injector razor

As someone who has shaved for the past 15 yrs with a double and single edge blade, my belief is that double edge razors are better. NOW, that is based on the fact that my beard hair is coarse. The thin double edge blades (Feather brand) slice my beard like a hot knife thru butter. The feather straight edge blades (professional & super) are thicker and I find them tugging on my beard. More passes more irritation. I plan on ordering a vector to see if its the real deal and maybe that will change things for me. As of now, I have been using the IKON shavetech with a feather razor. So close its crazy. Heres a plot twist. I have not used shaving cream in the last 10 yrs. Hot shower, a sharp blade and well designed DE razor and you’re good to go

You are making a strong sell for single edge razors. The only single edge traditional razor I tried was GEM Micromatic. Too rough; too aggressive; hard to use. Some people comment that it is like a "straight razor on a stick". In contrast, I have found "mild" double edge razors, using variety of different d.e. blades, very effective, smooth, and usually easy to use. I have therefore been very extremely reluctant to try any further single edge razor. How much off is my estimation, really?

Used Feather Straight Razor with ProGuard for a long time, only shaves once a week since lockdown WFH. Wanted to try my stock of ProGuards in a razor style holder so bought a Vector open comb, and the combination is indeed great. Super nimble, clears stubble fast without clogging and almost don't need to worry about cutting myself. And a pack of 15 ProGuard blades is only USD 5 here ... 😆 Thanks for the great Vector.

I've had my Vector for about 6 months. I wouldn't trade it for anything.

what option should i go for beard and moustache edging

I just use a double edge razor base and double edge blades snap it it in half and use it as a single edge blade

Double edge blades snap in half now you have single edge blades 😁

I don´t see why a wide blade would be a pro. My face and neck are round for the most part. DE blades are just fine for that. Most faces aren't like that of SpongeBob,

Dude, wash your hands and clean your fingernails !!