Kamisori vs Cartridge razor in a Wet Shaving Showdown

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@josephbechtel7103 5 лет назад

The Kamisori was scary. Watching you lose patience with the cartridge...priceless. You lasted longer than I would!

@crispinmunoz7062 5 лет назад

Hi Matt, I switched over to traditional DE shaving about 3 years ago, tried cartridge shaving again to see the difference, huge difference I’ll never go back to cartridge shaving again. Thanx for the great videos!

@soundguyed 5 лет назад

Hi Matt. Thank you for all your videos. They have helped me in my shaving adventure.

@MichaelSpotts1 5 лет назад

This had me pull out the kamisori that I always overlook.

@mikeh9701 5 лет назад

Hi Matt- Thank you for the comparison video; it’s much appreciated! Sorry you had to endure the cartridge portion of the shave. Thank goodness for our DE razors! Take care and best regards!

@eleehill 5 лет назад

Been looking to try a straight razor myself. Those Kamisori style ones look cool but think when I muster the courage I'll try one of the shave ready beginner straight razors from your store first.

@MasterQ910 5 лет назад

Great video like always Matt. Cartridge razors always pulled my hairs, I love my slim adjustable now.

@saxman7131 5 лет назад

I shave almost exclusively with straight razors but I haven’t tried these. I do have an old W&B that had no scales and a broken tang. I epoxied it into a piece of deer antler. It’s not shave ready yet. It seems that neither of the razors are outstanding. Thanks Matt.

@jeronimomacias481 5 лет назад

Great video as always Matt.

@EMAC1168 5 лет назад

Another very honest video. Thanks for the great content and working to enhance the shaving experience.

@papik1965 5 лет назад

Hey Matt, thanks for the comparison video. Definitely the old world to present day!

@JohnHartConductor 5 лет назад

Good on you for being transparent and forthcoming about both “new” razors. I probably would have come to the same conclusion: I’ll stick with my vintage Gillettes.

@djdougd61 5 лет назад

Hi Matt... Thanks for the info... Really considering trying a DE razor... Appreciate your efforts!

@wyatth5124 5 лет назад

Great video Matt!

@paullemay3218 5 лет назад

I also have a Kamisori style razor. I purchased the one that takes the Feather Artisan blades. Practice makes closer to perfect. Oh and yes I have a long way to go.

@shikiaura 5 лет назад

How does it work and feel? I've and been more interested it the simple blade than the folding straight razor, so this is very interesting to me.

@MC90pastel 5 лет назад

@@shikiaura It is fantastic. Probably the closest shave that is out there, but there is a learning curve in order to use as minimum pressure as possible (it is sharp!)

@shikiaura 5 лет назад

Well, now I'm interested in getting one of those kamisori razors. That's actually the type of straight razor that got me interested in the whole genre. I wonder how expensive they are.

@koosk41 5 лет назад

I felt nervous for you Matt when you you were using the Kamisori. Very brave on behalf of the viewer,and I'm sure you are already looking forward to a 'proper' shave.

@crispinmunoz7062 5 лет назад

Just bought your new Ascension razor can’t wait to get it and try it out👍

@premdasyesudasan5778 10 месяцев назад

With instruments like Kamizori at hand, shaving never becomes a chore.

@ragu168 Год назад

Thanks for your review .

@davidkimberly4682 5 лет назад

Good video. I've been considering a kamisori. I think I'll wait. The only cartridge worth using (in a pinch) is the sensor.

@anderstietz809 5 лет назад

Good to know. Thanks Matt

@jensebu78 5 лет назад

Hi. I like a DE razors so much more than cartridge or electric razor. No chance to go back to these.. From time to time shavette is also nice!👍

@SieDaniels96 5 лет назад

I use a Harry's cartridge each week when I need a quick clean up. But love using a DE whenever I get time to really enjoy it

@rsolsjo 2 года назад

Just got my first kamisori style shavette. It's heavy, asymmetrical, and grabs onto an exceptionally sharp, thin blade half. What could possibly go wrong? 😳

@jayaruh47 5 лет назад

Thanks for doing that shave. I enjoyed watching and hearing your commentary. DE, SE, straights: the best bet.

@RazorEmporium 5 лет назад

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@TheCrash212 5 лет назад

You are a braver man than myself. I'll stick with DE and SE razors for now. Great video as always. Thanks for all the videos you've done, the information I've gleaned has been valuable in my DE/SE journey.

@rayr5950 5 лет назад

I don't think Matt has ever done a video with a GEM style SE, has he?? I shaved with my GEM 1912 Damaskeene open comb this morning and my Ever-Ready 1924 a couple days ago.

@TheCrash212 5 лет назад

Not that I've seen. I'd like to see it. Gotta love them GEMs. I have a boat load of GEMs, haven't shaved with them all yet, but I'm working on it. I love the GEM.

@sammyslavvu1981 5 лет назад

SE, DE, or straight razors for me thanx. It technology we got right the first time. Keep up the cool vids :)

@jedknouse7053 5 лет назад

Great video Matt.

@mikev.4581 5 лет назад

Enjoyed your video! By the way, does Razor Emporium have any fat handle techs in stock?

@EleanorVR 5 лет назад

Great video, Matt! A couple corrections, though. First, "kamisori" does not mean "blade" like you state in the video. It translates to "razor", and is written as "Shave-knife". 剃刀. 剃る (so-ru) means "to shave", and 刀 (ka-ta-na or toh-oh) means "sword" or "knife". Second, since it's a Japanese word, it's pronounced more like "kah-mi-so-ri", as opposed to your "ca-mih-sor-ih".

@KanemiX3 2 года назад

@Paul Perreira manufactured for Korea, Origin of the blade is Japanese...

@QuantumCat76 5 лет назад

The kamisori will get you a close shave, but it has a bit more of a learning curve than a straight. That asymmetry is hard to get used to

@JonLeeUsa 5 лет назад

You're braver than I am for trying that mini sword. And I'm even Korean. Never saw may dad use one. In fact, I remember him shaving with Fatboy that a US soldier had given him. I was 3 at the time and remember watching him open the doors at the top to insert a blade. I just received my Fatboy from you and LOVE IT! Brings back memories of watching my dad shave.

@rickl6099 5 лет назад

As always, I enjoyed your video. However, I still do not know who won the showdown. So which was better out of the 2?

@RazorEmporium 5 лет назад

i would rather use the kamisori

@maximedboisvert 5 лет назад

It felt as the Dorco Pace 7 pulled your skin like a butter knife would if you used it for shaving. You should have a look at the face you made when you started using the Fat Handle Tech!! It was like a more than welcome relief!! 😂 And man, that Pace 7 is so loud.. I haven't shave with a cartridge razor for the last 5 years so I can't remember if they're all like that but this one was really something!! And once again, an awesome video Matt! Thank you!

@justlance9261 5 лет назад

I tried shaving my head with one of those six blade razors wants, it clogged constantly, and gave me the worst cut on my head that I had ever received from any razor before.

@buddhamack1491 5 лет назад

I think the straight razor's handle acts as some resistance to the twisting force, a bit like a ships keel. The razor has to rotate the handle which adds more weight to rotate, whereas the Kamisori has nothing and is more easily twisted in your hand. Maybe it's held differently to stop this? I'm also guessing that is why it is leather wrapped and not just a steel handle.

@BDouglasMotorsports 5 лет назад

Great review!

@BlueGearReviews 5 лет назад

You should do an indepth review on Proraso blue & the balm.

@KHLthe2nd 5 лет назад

I've used an artisan blade Kamisori and found it very nimble. Haven't used a real one yet.

@marvley361 5 лет назад

I’ll stick with my DE and straight razors but thanks for the sacrifice to help the many. 👍🏼

@nate4shave 5 лет назад

Great comparison

@keganjackson7609 Год назад

Figured that out all on my own no fancy school😂

@GeorgeKanatas 5 лет назад

DEs all the way for a clean face! The only cartridge razor that I recommend is the BIC metal, and there is a reason: it has only one blade and the gap between the blade and the safety bar is big enough so it doesn't clog, and it doesn't irritate the skin

@warrenburch6545 5 лет назад

Gem, Schick, and Gillette vintage razors are my favorite razors to use.

@RikuIshmaru 3 года назад

Thick and coarse hair here - I just can’t use a safety razor or cartridge; my hair just grabs it, gets yanked out, or clogs everything in such a way I spend more time trying to clean the razor than actually shave my face. The trick with a kamisori is sweeping motions... and the nice part about not having the scales is that it’s less to have to maneuver around tight spaces like ears and whatnot.

@georgehaven8895 5 лет назад

Hi Matt, I've been using cartridge razors for many years. I stumbled onto the Dorco 6 Plus and have enjoyed using it, (usually making 3 passes). I've never experienced such a close shave. After watching several of your videos and Phoenix's, I decided to try a double-edged razor. I got a starter kit from Dorco and it worked ok, but since I have many small bumps on my face, it became a blood-letting event. I changed the angle and that seemed to help, but never could get the same close shave that I got with the 6 Plus, (I very rarely get any cuts going over the bumps). I can't believe that the razor handle could make a major difference, but not sure about the Dorco blade quality. Any suggestions? Thanks for all you do....George Haven

@RazorEmporium 5 лет назад

The dorco prime razor that I'm assuming you got is extremely mild. Get a proper Gillette / Edwin Jagger / Merkur double edge razor and a variety pack of blades and you'll be in a very different world.

@Illuminati089 2 года назад

No dont get an Edwin jagged de89 its a common bad advice if you want a good de razor and want a very mild and easy to earn on aliexpress get a weishi twist to open razor if you want a more efficient but not as forgiving get a razorock mission or mentor. When people tell you to get a de 89 or 34c they are giving you flawed advice and making you spend more money than needed for meh razors.

@borbetomagus 2 года назад

An adjustable razor (like the Parker Variant), might be a better long-term investment for new wet-shavers, since it can adapt to one's shaving skill or beard growth. If one has particularly thick or coarse beard growth, a single edge safety razor (like the RazoRock Hawk V3, using thicker 'Artist Club' style blades by Feather, Kai and Schick) might be better still.

@kurtv6736 5 лет назад

Went back to cartridge. I get just as good of shaves. Its all about shave prep. Its shaving your making it a science project.

@keganjackson7609 Год назад

I use both just fine

@rmoreno94 5 лет назад

Great video

@tompvic 5 лет назад

You should try the Harry’s 5 blade (ugh) then switch to the Fat Handle Tech. Smooth. Love that little razor. However, I do think the Mach 3 is the best cartridge razor, especially for my neck against the grain. Nice video.

@stanleysadventres 4 года назад

Do you still have the Kamisori blade?

@whoknows568 5 лет назад

Great video, but only 480p? Should be at least 1080p.

@lukerentschler6769 5 лет назад

You should test out products my the dollar shave club. And compare a straight razor to a cartridge or safety compared to electric

@jamespowell3712 5 лет назад

Hair cut looks good

@marcvought 5 лет назад

Nice. I'm de all the way. Switched from Harry's. Love my old gillettes.

@NewApologist 5 лет назад

Looked like that 7-blade razor was skipping over your beard at times. Love my Gillette Tech also, shaved with it yesterday.

@RazorEmporium 5 лет назад

yup

@seans7065 5 лет назад

informative, good vid

@Torskel 5 лет назад

Ive used a Shavette for years since i cant afford a nice straight one, the ones i look at are $300 and up ;)

@myblueskynight 5 лет назад

Great Video Matt! I’m going to Google the Gillette Fat Handle Tech to get a close look at It! Thanks!

@keganjackson7609 Год назад

Smith already put the bevel on the razor

@darkwaters7642 5 лет назад

why not try the Schick or Gillette range. they are used in lots of different countries and are very good. i have very sensitive and i have tried everything on the market even went to dermatologist to see what can help. Im trying the safety razors now, to see if that work. i use the Gillette and Schick rangers for my head and it works fine. so just my opinion but try those if you feel lucky. great content, keep up the great work

@RazorEmporium 5 лет назад

its on the list ;)

@leandroperez4706 3 года назад

With all the respect that you reserve. What beard you shave it off?

@RazorEmporium 3 года назад

I don't know what that means. My goatee?

@leandroperez4706 3 года назад

@@RazorEmporium no the rest of your face looked like shaved before the video🤔

@petrub27 5 лет назад

try the leaf razor

@justinsparazynski2642 5 лет назад

I have a leaf.. I'm a guardsman and usually let a beard go between drills. I load the top and bottom and leave the middle open to avoid the cartridge type tug. PLOWS through my trimmed stubble.

@sultanal-hamdani5343 3 года назад

Who’s the cameraman?

@chrisspertos4849 5 лет назад

Hey, between kidding and being serious, it looked like you set it up in favour of the de razor. I shave with de razors myself. But anyways I enjoy watching shave vids. For your thick whiskers you have to shave either with a R41 or a Fatip Piccolo. Both are awesome shavers and very similar. Have a good one.

@Sam-nz9yn 5 лет назад

Its 2018 and the Video Quality is 480p? Please use at least 1080p.. as this hurts my eyes

@anthonymcknight4950 5 лет назад

7 blades, could they possibly fit anymore

@desperatedan3985 2 года назад

Cartridge razors are fine, but always clog with creams and soaps, better used with the tin goo👌

@TheoKojak 2 года назад

I own a Tosuke brand modern-day (large @5mm) Japanese kamisori some years now and a set of a 'hard' (4,5+) Jnat + a procession of Asano naguras to upkeep it (plus I use the stones with other razors too.... ). Not a scary thing and by far not the meanest blade in my collection. And no: I do not shave my head with it, never did. Fact: I can shave well with it and can keep it keen & smooth effortlessly. A tad cumbersome, indeed it is... Fact: Those razors have been designed for a barber, the spouse, or a valet (if you were/are? a Shogun type/ruling class pesron, magnate etc. who can afford it) _somebody else in general_ facing you and invariably using the _omote_ side (the one with the pronounced grind) against your skin as to perform the shave on you.... Undisputed fact: These knives have been designed and materialized for the type of sparser, thinner and finer stubble Asian men sport and not for those of the Western man. Matt's is a good example and things aren't getting any better with age, I can tell you this.... As for trying the 6,7 whateva Korean multi blade thing, well, these ventures are always 'at own risk'....

@taylordutton4347 5 лет назад

DE for the win, speaking of win, hope i win that t-shirt!

@stephensmoot8874 5 лет назад

Great video as usual I'll stick to my Gillette tech 👍

@trunkerdixon 5 лет назад

i'll stick with my straight razors thanks. i can hone those too, whereas a kamisori i'd have no clue about and i don't like the handle. T

@bronsont7280 5 лет назад

Good video, but I gave up cartridge razors for the double edge safety razor for a reason, and I see no reason to go back. My only issue is the TSA! I’m becoming a one bag carry on Nazi, and don’t know how to get my double edge blades thru security. May be forced to use cartridge for travel .... damn-it!

@AndreGFPinto 5 лет назад

Man... 7 blades.. You are brave!

@covertops. Год назад

Caught ya! In another video where you give 10 tips to not destroy your straight razor, you said to avoid the sink! You suggested using a towel, and...what have you done here, huh?!!! 😅

@RazorEmporium Год назад

Found a loop hole where if you don't care about breaking your razor you can use the sink 🤣

@Buddyboz 5 лет назад

A huge negative to cartridge razors is, although they can give you a great shave, 12-24 hrs later- your face is full of razor burn and ingrown hairs.... that’s what made switch to DE razors!

@talega1 5 лет назад

I have tried the HeadShave device that uses Dorco 4 or 6 blades.....everyone says that is the best ever thing for shaving your head. In my case; i found it horrible (4 blades), it pulls and cuts....causing tremendous scalp irritation. I use a DE razor, multiple varieties and they are better, you just have to be more careful. Gillette 3 blade are OK'ish, you can do it quicker.... but as if you use in your face....different technique....press down

@odysseusjak 5 лет назад

Matt, I cringed watching you shave. Not so much with the Kamisori but with the cartridge razor! I just looked painful. It's just not efficient. I could see it tugging, too. I appreciate the honesty in your reviews. Thanks.

@pkj77 5 лет назад

hell no to the Kamisori yes to cartridge for every day shave short stroke rens often...DE if i leave the beard grow for a few days :)

@bluezzer1 5 лет назад

Please count me in!

@keganjackson7609 Год назад

You don’t know what your talking about super sharp

@RazorEmporium Год назад

Please enlighten me

@keganjackson7609 Год назад

@@RazorEmporium like sharpening a razor but work on non stamped side more than stamped side 10 to 1 like sharpening scissors stamped side is to clear the edge of bur 😂 than strop and shave enjoy bbs shave and cuts of pimples on your face love my kamisori sharper than western style

@keganjackson7609 Год назад

Kamisori’s don’t clog :-)

@j.c1650 5 лет назад

Next video Jason's machete made in crystal lake = bbs or blood bath

@Tahira204 5 лет назад

Oh wow, I've been looking into Kamisori razors for the past week and you just made this video yesterday, that's pretty cool. It's really a stylish ancient design. I'm all for manual stuff and I think the kamisori would be something that would suit me. The only part I'm worried about is the honing, I'm not sure if I'm ready to spend $100+ on a nice honing stone but it looks so damn cool.

@keganjackson7609 Год назад

And you don’t have to buy blades with a Kamisori you just sharpen

@keganjackson7609 Год назад

Sharpens like western razor but no pressure at all You’ll ruin the edge if you do.

@Juraberg 5 лет назад

💈👍🏼

@jesseoutlaw4735 5 лет назад

Clear the run ways man then you can see your side burns and keep a nice clean line

@MasterofPlay7 4 года назад

korea? isn't kamisori japanese?

@gobucky3610 5 лет назад

So, 2 things: 1.) Not surprised you didnt like the cart. Youve established time after time after time that you hate carts. 2.) Where did you hear that kamisoris originated in Korea? They actually originated in China. You are right that they were created by Buddhist monks who wanted to keep a shaved head and they very well may have spread to Korea and later Japan but everything Ive ever read has said that they originated in China.

@keganjackson7609 Год назад

I’ll even post a video jk I can shave twice with the edge

@joescully8951 5 лет назад

Oh yeah DE is better than those cartridge razor and can't use straight or shavette as have only one arm mobility so that's out for me and I'll just stick with DE safety razors.

@keganjackson7609 Год назад

Or tape talking to you mad

@keganjackson7609 Год назад

Don’t sharpen with tape 😂

@keganjackson7609 Год назад

Not better than a Kamisori me and you can agree to disagree because my beard is thicker than yours and my Kamisori goes through in one slice

@joyghosh7239 5 лет назад

A de is always a De I don't like those 7 10 15 blades razor

@user-jq9rm1xt9f 5 лет назад

Камисори лучше!!!

@keganjackson7609 Год назад

A properly sharpen razor won’t cut it’ll shave😂

@Illuminati089 2 года назад

Unlike most delusional shavers that say cartridge razors are ok( they are not), they are pure trash. I rather shave with an electric razor or kamisori (traditional not feather or kai type with artist club blades ) than ever touch a cartridge.