iKon X3 Slant safety razor, the original Cologne Russe shave soap, and aftershave 

Always good fair reviews Michael. You never disappoint. Looking forward to the next one.

Excellent review. You are absolutely clear and concise. Thank you.

Cologne Russe!!! I really like this aftershave, so I guess I will have to give the soap a try. Great video as always Michael.

I just got a slant head razor as a gift and still trying to figure out how to use it without butchering myself. You gave some solid good advice! Great instructional video and I'm going to try some of the products you use. Thanks!

Great video again, as always, Michael. Barrister and Mann is one of my overall favorite artisans for performance. Happy 4th.

Never in my life did I imagine it would be so much fun to watch another man shave. But, I just ordered the iKon X3 razor and I'm waiting for it to arrive in the post, so I figured I would look online to see if there were any videos showing how it should be used. This is my very first time ever using a safety razor and I definitely don't want to butcher my face. Thanks for the wonderful video!

Great video. Looked fun. I am really excited when we can finally order this. This looks like a great one. Leisureguy loves it too and it looks like it pairs nicely with the Bulldog handle.

great to hear they make a razor with no over hang. a pet hate of mine, have nicked my ear a few times.

great review. picked up some good tips for making a better lather. I need to work the soap more and not to be afraid of adding more water.

I revisited this shave as I have picked up an Ikon x3 razor for my son in law. I think he will be very pleased. I just dont get on with Rapira, the silver blue on the other hand are amazing. Grazie mille

Glad to see you're enjoying the soap! Scent wasn't really for me, but there is no denying the performance of B&M's soaps. Great stuff.

Hey! Just subscribed last week. I'm from Eastern NC! Nice videos and also about 2 months into wet shaving.

Haahah sei fortissimo , vai avanti cosi :-)

Ahahahah Great Michael! Ciao my friend from North Carolina! Great shaving e very very good iKon razor! Fantastic See You soon! mauro

Hello Michael, for a while I desired a second slant, besides my 39C, and after seeing this video I pulled the trigger. I received the X3 today and I have to say that it looks very well manufactured and handsome in its " industrial" look. I am looking forward to the first shave, hopefully it will work well for me. Thanks again for sharing your shaving experience!

I just ordered Cologne Russe soap today, I like citrusy scents, so I hope this will be my go to soap, besides my CF Lime haha!

Hi Mike, about 3 months into wet shaving. I have really sensitive skin and it's done great. I have to really watch my angle while shaving with a V20C head, I've heard good things about slants with people with sensitive skin, I really dance around my lower neck area and only go with the grain as anything else I'll get razor burn or nicks. I've mapped my growth and try using a good slick lather with sensitive skin white presono and even applying soap for the 2 and 3rd pass on my neck area can be sensitive.

Your italian is so amazing. Greetings from venice italy.

can u demonstrate the proper technique for this razor. I just got the x3 and used it today. it was so smooth with the grain but across the grain and against the grain gave me razor burn.

enjoyed it. happy 4th

First. Hehe. Seriously, another great vid. Best wishes.

I was wondering whether it shaved as well as it looks, and now I know. For some reason the Merkur 37c creates quite a harsh shave below the chin, and consequently I am reluctant to go the extra yard with it. The Ikon looks like it has a better balance. Thanks for the in-depth review, it has given me food for thought.

Just purchased based on your recommendation.

Hey +Michael, I have been on the look out for a RRSS V1 based on your glowing praise of it several years ago. Now I understand this X3 is MUCH cheaper than the Stealth and the Wunderbar, and more available than either too. Could you comment on the facial comfort regarding the Stealth against the X3? I am still on my first razor (Merkur 26c) but I have been looking at getting a 2nd razor sometime this year, maybe Christmas.

Have a question - how do you compare this Slant to the Maggard Razors Slant? They seem very similar in design & wonder if the more expensive head (iKon X3/$45 vs MS Slant/$20) is more efficient or simply more expensive. Great video! It has got me thinking of how far can I push my Astra SP blade before the shave quality is affected? Hmmm...

thanks its always good to see your take on products these all looked like winners Perma Sharp blades transformed my 39c into great shaver vs others before them don't remember if i've ever put a Silver Blue in my slant, will have to try i'm sure i have some is your DRIP issue gone?

Hi Michael, what differences do you find between ikon X3 and Merkur 37C?

If you had to pick either the ikon x3 or RazoRock Wunderber which would it be. One or the other for you personally.

i've never been a regular shaver. even when i was in the marine corps, i didn't HAVE to shave everyday due to light growth. But now getting older, i really enjoy smaller things like shaving. cartridge razors always broke out my sensitive skin, and DE safety razors have done a service for me, in that aspect. I'm looking to buy the Rockwell 6s, would you be able to review it? Best wishes! Semper Fi

Hey Michael, been watching some of your vids and finally subscribed. Just got the Ikon x3 with the bullsdog handle. First shave wasn't as good as I was hoping :( . I used a Voshosh blade as it works for me in other razors but didn't do so well with the x3. I have had some good shaves with the (wait for it ) Derby blades . My question to you is , are you using a different angle with the x3 as with other razors? I have a Maggard slant (v2) that I get really great results with using the same angles as my other razors. Thanks for your help.. from the mountains of Western North Carolina ..

good video I ordered a ikon x3 slant razor from amazon

A very efficient (and mild) razor. I don't notice much (if any) difference between the scalloped edges. The head design might have been inspired by the Lutz Slant (where the scalloped edges and blade gap seem to make a difference) -- /watch?v=d915h-bWhH8 It's crazy that Maggard Razors will soon release another inexpensive slant (head $19.99 and with handle for $29.99) and Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements will soon release a bakelite open comb slant (which might have been inspired by a Fasan slant) for $20. With (at least) four inexpensive slants coming on the market in 2016 (by Fine, RazoRock, Maggard and PAA, plus another slant announced by Stirling Soap Co), one can only wonder "what's in the water" and what's in store in 2017.

Excellent shave Michael! Just a question about iKon X3: where could you get it? Thanks, Andrea

Hi Michael, great review!! I just had the x3 delivered and it looks outstanding but...... When I fit the blade it doesnt sit parallel and there is no slack to adjust, is this a design fault or is this how the blade sits in the x3? Hope you can help.

Michael, I have the X3 and like but I am curious if the Wunderbar (razorock) will be even better. I am looking for the ultimate smooth shave especially to avoid irritation on those sensitive bits on my neck. X3 with new Rapira Platinum Lux is most of the way there, just curious if the Wunderbar might be perfect? Thoughts?

iKon X3 vs FIne Superlight: which slant is more efficient? Which do you prefer? I have the Superlight and want to know if the X3 is a step up. Thanks!

Great video. What's the difference between this and ikons b1 slant?

Well, I got one shave under my belt with the X3. Having been successful with the Merkur 34c and EJ DE89 and Feather/Personna Blades, I thought I'd step it up with a slant. My first shave wasn't very successful. My face felt irritated for a few hours after, even though I paid attention to keep a light touch. My problem was this; With a light touch, I didn't get a close BBS shave as I was accustomed too. So, I found myself doing more passes trying to learn the razor and its angle. It's my fault and I think I'll do better with the X3 with more practice. I'll give it another shot in two days and update. Any suggestions fellas?

is that with the oss handle or the bulldog?

What size of bowl do you have? Is it the regular or large one? Thanks!

Why is the serration different on each side on the Ikon X3.

hi men its big jono he i was wondering with the (head last day for a long time is it stainless steel head

Have you tried the 102? If so, how does that compare to this razor?

Would you know if the head has 2 different sides of aggression? The 2 sides look different....

I paid 160€ for an Ikon DLC in Spain. After one year of use the head has become useless and the seller (Gifts&Care) doesn't answer my e-mails. Wth.

nice shave video. and and its your larynx, not your windpipe.

You don't seem very concerned about shaving on the parts of your face without lather

How aggressive is it out of 10?

This slant or the Maggards slant? Not quality based, perfomance based!

I'll admit that I'm one of the "slant-sceptics". I always thought they were a gimmick - a twist (pun intended ;)) on a DE razor design with no real benefit. A few degrees of angle on the blade is nothing you couldn't emulate on a normal razor (or negate on a slant) using "Gillette-slide" - that was my thought. Seeing how many positive things have been said about them in many YT shaving videos, I might have to think again ;). I'm not sure if it's the angle on the blade, or the act of twisting the blade making it somehow "stiffer", or is it all placebo? Either way people say mostly good thing about "the slants". I guess I need to investigate that...

Dude, you look like Jordan Schlansky.

I love the porn music at the front of each of your vids.