Philips Norelco One Blade VS Safety Razor - Which Shaves Best? 

The one blade is designed for people with sensitive skin. It goes almost as close as any razor goes but without scraping your skin. Been a godsend for me with Eczema.

I don't really know why i watch a man shave for 14 minutes but i enjoyed the hell out of it 🤷🏻‍♂️. RU-vid has some strange algorithmes

One of the most honest reviews ever. No frills and no BS. very straight and honest

I prefer the One blade to safety razors, cartridge or other electric razors. It cuts close, but not too close. I can shave dry and get zero irritation. It cost more per shave, but definitely worth it for me. Baby smooth = breakout and major irritation for me.

his light weight humor was what kept me hooked to the video to the end

Thank you for this video. I am a black man who takes blood thinners, so I deal with shaving bumps due to ingrown hairs and bleeding quite a bit if I nick myself. Even though the One Blade doesn't shave as closely, it might meet the needs of someone like me. I have had mine for about three months and I shave maybe twice a week. Agreed, it's not for everybody but I find it quite sufficient.

No one else gunna talk about how much he looks like home alones dad 😂😂😂

Great video, sir! I've been using the cartridge razors forever but recently switched to a straight razor with a single edge blade. I'm going to buy a safety razor soon too due to your recommendation. You seem like a real genuine human being. Keep up the great work and stay safe.

I just laughed out loud at the tiny can😂

I love my One Blade. I can shave dry, I no longer have irritated skin and it's amazing shaving private parts, no cuts, close shave and no after itching

The tiny Barbasol 😆 that was genius! 👏🏻 nothing will ever beat a safety razor! Watching your channel inspired me to amass my own collection of vintage Gillette safety razors! I’ve bought 4 of them from various shops on Etsy it’s like my crack now lol I’ve purchased 3 super speed flare tips and also a 1967 Slim adjustable! My fiancé also bought me a special wooden display stand for them all and my brushes 😊

The best shaving video I've seen yet (and I've watched a bunch). It's absolutely insane how many razors there are these days, making it almost impossible to find "the best". Thanks for the great information.

I came across the video almost a year ago when I was considering replacing my electric razor with the Norelco OneBlade. This is the video that got me to try a safety razor instead. I started with a Van Der Hagen, but quickly upgraded to a Rockwell 6S after seeing it in so many of your videos. I’m very happy with my choice to switch to shaving with a safety razor. Thanks for putting out all of the videos you do!

The moral of the story is no matter how many fancy electric shavers they bring out, the old traditional way is better. So glad I made the switch to a safety razor.

The Philips one blade is the most comfortable razor I have ever used to clean shave. I don't think anything else can be as comfortable. It's the only one I use now to shave. There's no skin irritation, cuts or pulling of the hair like rotary razors. It's the best choice.

Cannot believe how entertaining this man can be

I’ve personally invested heavily financially and practically in shaving. Here’s what I’ve found based on years of experience looking for shave I want. (I want the smoothest quick shave without getting ingrown hairs or irritation.) 1) Annually, with daily shaving, the Oneblade will cost the same as buying the Braun Series 9 with cleaning cartridges replacing the cleaning cartridge solution every 19 cycles (I took over two weeks to count exactly how many cycles until the light turns on.) 2) The Philips Norelco OneBlade doesn’t provide the closest shave when “close” is defined by the length of hair protruding from the skin. However, “smoothness” I have found the OneBlade can provide (with extra work) a shave nearly as smooth as a Double Edge Safety Razor. This is all from my experience, not the opinions of others. 3) Using Leftric Shave or another electric pre-shave will make this even smoother. If your goal is the closest shave, the Gillette Fusion 5 should be the winner because it will cut under the skin, but that’s a problem. Cutting under the skin produces ingrown hairs. Don’t get me wrong, the experience of taking a warm shower followed by shaving against the grain with a new Gillette Fusion 5 ProGlide using the Gillette Fusion ProGlide Sensitive 2 in 1 Shave Gel is AMAZING. (Assuming you didn’t break out in ingrowns the next day.) But you know, like I do, that those sharp, amazing shave experiences don’t last very long on those blades. In my experience, the way to get an oil-covered baby butt dish soap lathered slip and slide smooth shave is using a double-edge safety razor. The best part is you don’t get breakouts. It takes time to learn, but I go against the grain everywhere on my face (except for my adam’s apple) every time I shave and am never disappointed by blade performance. Double edge safety razors are much sharper, profoundly cheaper, and easy to learn.

For what it's worth, I bought a Oneblade a year ago and I'm still on the original head. It doesn't cut as close as any wet shaving method (which they tell you upfront in the instructions) but it's great if you grow out your beard and keep it trimmed or shave it off every so often, ideally you'd shave your beard off with the Oneblade and then follow up with a Cart Razor or Safety Razor for a BBS shave. I got mine on sale for about 40 Canadian Pesos and 10 bucks store credit, at that point I was fed up with Cart Razors and hadn't really heard about Safety Razors so this was my way of avoiding razor burn. Since I got my Rockwell however I haven't really used the Oneblade, because having to wear a mask forced me to be clean shaven.

I just bought it so I will try it out the same way you shaved with it and hope it fixes my issues. I've been through so many electric shavers and tired of spending money on them. Lol. Thanks for the detailed review man!

Sinatra !!! I do not know but I prefer the old school safety razo's are the best way simply more efficient, the new methods are not my thing.

Just bought one for my covid beard a few hours ago. Came back to comment. And made some notes to clear some stuff up. I highly recommend long, slow, gentle strokes. And you can pretty much shave as fast as you would with an electric shaver. Use the trimmer side is what I use for the upper lip and getting over the nooks and crannies. The shave is closer than what you would get with a brand new multi blade razor, you would have to use a safety or straight razor, and most Dermatologist advise against shaving like that these days. And i wouldn't unless you have a good routine like powder, aftershave, astringent, antiseptic and moisturizer. I find it pretty amazing cause sometimes i nick my top lip, under the nose and the edges of my lip sometimes. Plus I have the random pimple. But this thing sharp and accurate im not scared to shave over a wound or pimple, i can even put this thing under my chin and it will leave behind a impression of the one blade. To clear up some stuff the run time is over 1 hour and the charge time is only 4 hrs. You can leave it charging after your done. But if you;re traveling this thing can basically run a whole month ( or 2 weeks), before charging. Replacement blades cost like 10 bucks and you only need a new one 4-6 months and if you dont use it everyday prob longer. I've heard this thing stays pretty sharp and doesn't dull like how a traditional razor dulls form the microscopic rebound force from hairs. It comes with 3 combs so this is probably super easy to trim your beard and get the old ends off. You could probably use it for body hair too. Prices as of Dec 2020 are $29 from Walmart target and amazon and i got mine form walmart with a $3 replacement plan The shave is pretty close like i said, but when I but antiseptic and astringent on today i didn't feel any burn. And it left my pimple on my chin perfectly unharmed. I'm excited to learn about this thing, cause its stupid convenient and cheap compared to high-end electric shaver. Also top tip keep your razor and blades dry to prevent corrosion, not sure about the oneblade but you should prob do the same.

That safety razor is definitely doing the job, I can hear it!!

no one can beat my grandfather's safety razor this is also what I use, great job Sir!

Excellent review! I switched to safety razors recently. I’ve been using disposable triple blades and electric Norelco triple head circular razors for years. The safety razor gives me a barber shop close shave and now I look forward to a nice, slow, zen-like experience for my daily “me time” shave. There’s something nice and relaxing about prepping your skin, lathering up and taking your time and enjoying a couple of nice “pure” shaves with a DE blade, and finishing with a post shave balm. No frills or fancy multiple edge blades. Just you and a single edge of a blade, delicately taking off a layer of daily beard growth an inch at a time, and feeling just how smooth that shave is, not just after, but how it lasts for most of the day. Its nice to discover a new way to enjoy a daily ritual that I’ve been doing all these years and have only recently begun to really appreciate.

I recently bought my first safety razor and was a little nervous to try it at first but I didn't cut myself once and it was quite fun! it is probably the best shave I've ever had and I've recently switched from an electric shaver. Thanks for the great video!

I have Philips ONEBLADE, it's good for people like truck drivers who don't often have the opportunity to shave, it's also good for teenagers who are just starting to shave like my younger son, who can't stand facial hair and has acne problems, but for a quality shave I recommend DE razors ..

I use my one blade for my chin and mustache area, as well as edging side burns, under my nose, and touch ups where my razor misses. I use the Gillette skin-guard cartridge razor for the rest of my face and neck. I find this combination works very well for my sensitive skin.

I find that the safety razor ended up tugging at my hairs more and caused more bleeding, no matter how much shaving cream i used or how much i moistened my face beforehand. I went out and got the Oneblade and have had ZERO issues with it. For what it is, it cuts pretty smooth and causes little to no irritation for me. Id recommend it

I'm just 22 and moved to shaving from trimming. This channel helping me alot

Thank you very much for sharing your personal shaving experience. Very interesting your feeling about those two different system.

You totally convinced me, thank you for making these clips!

My comment about the entire video is wholesome. It's not easy to describe shaving but you can show it easily. You are good at both and surprisingly it's not boring.

may or may not make a difference but Phillips recommends shaving in long strokes as apposed to short quick flicks

I love your head to head face to face thing lol and I tried the one blade and it works fine, but I don't "shave" using a trimmer, only to trim long hair, and in that case, it is a great trimmer, in the event of wanting to closely shave, I only get a close shave using a razor

I can hear it! Thanks for the demo.

Thanks for this demonstration. I can't wait to try the Parker safety razer!

Time has come, so i decided to start shaving. I found the One Blade and was all hyped about it, but when i got to the store to buy it, i wanted to get extra cartridges and when i saw the price i could not believe it. It costs 14 usd/piece here, so i was dissappointed, then by blind luck i saw a Wilkinson Sword Classic safety razor bundle wich had the safety razor, 5 blades, soap, and a brush, I did not think twice because the kit costs about half the ammount of the OneBlade, and is cheaper in the long run. Yeah, this is how i got into shaving. :D

Great informative video thanks. Just one thing I noticed is that you do small strokes going over the same area a number of times, this is very bad for the skin. You should use long strokes starting from the top of the ear down to the neck, the next stroke will be parallel to the 1st so that the blade only touches any part of the skin once. If necessary you could follow with a second stroke but no more.

Hey Sinatra! Just discovered your channel while trying to use my Cremo shave cream. Been bingeing all your videos all day. Love to content! Such a charismatic guy.

That's a great comparison over there! Thanks for the video buddy!

Dude your voice is so deep love it , you can work for movie trailers 😂😂 Thx for the review ❤️

I use both - the OneBlade to start with dry, and then a final round with the safety razor (prefer Astra blades). That leaves me with a smooth skin without any irritations. I usually only shave once a week though.

Just bought my first safety razor because I got tired of disposable razors, can't wait to try it out next shave.

Excellent review! Thank you for helping me choose if this is what i want.

I cut my chin a lot using a safety razor, and I can't shave well in that part, but I just started using it, I still can't get used to the right angle. But it's waay better still. Another problem I have is that I have acne on my cheeks, I don't really know how to shave like that lol. Thanks for the video!

All razers give me razer burn and ingrown hairs I've tried everything so this is great for my usage case

Thanks a lot, this helped me make the final decision and buy a safety razor! Learning curve will take a while probably but will be worth it! Great content :)

Thanks for this. It was relaxing watching you shave. You have a fun personality. Enjoyed the vid. Was thinking of gifting the Norelco to my daughter's boyfriend.

Whoever said, “I just watched a dude shave for 14 minutes and the internet os great” is a gem! 😂 I’m subscribing to this guy just because this whole review was epic!!! For me, electric just works. I hate taking the time to apply cream and razor shave. But this was amazing. Well done. 💀😂😂😂

I think that the one blade is a great option for when you want to do a quick job or as a travel razor

Thats a pretty honest and practical hands-on review.👍

I have been using the same oneblade head for over 2 years and it still does a great job.

Tried mine out before I watched your video. I have to agree. Not a totally baby smooth shave, but I also had a couple weeks growth. It shaved much quicker than I thought it would. The instructions also suggest to use long strokes & not short, choppy ones. I didn't notice a difference either way personally. I also didn't notice a difference, or much, in going with or against the beard growth. I was overall impressed with it. Rating it from 1-10, I think I'd give it an 8.5. IF the cartridges weren't so pricey, it would probably get another point to 9.5. Not a bad shave tho! Fantastic Size & makes great for traveling.

After having a huge debate with myself, decided to give OneBlade a try. I just tried it and honestly It was the best shave EVER after trying numerous trimmers and shavers. I need to emphasize that using one blade with the foam is a must in my opinion(makes the process much FASTER and SMOOTHER), otherwise, I couldn’t find it useful for dry shaving. But that’s my personal preference and might be different for someone else. As far as closeness of the shave, it’s pretty similar to electric razors that I used before and I think it’s because I used it with foam. I just hope this piece lasts and the blades don’t get dull after just a couple of uses. Hope this is helpful, Good Luck!

Super helpful, was actually looking for the exact Philips razor test

I'm Italian, it's 4 in the morning and I'm watching one of the calmest and most comfortable people shaving. thank you

the oneblade is remarkable from a marketing perspective, it essentially gets the user to subscribe to short lasting and expensive propriety blades. a foil shaver or the philips multigroom series are much more competitive devices than the oneblade. the multigroom also comes with various useful attachments including a noise hair trimmer, foil shaver, and various gaurds for the body, hair and beard.

I use the Oneblade if I haven't shaved for a week. It saves time when going for the safety razor.

Man this was such a great video. You brightened my day. Thanks mate!

My wife needs me to have the closest shave, her skin is very sensitive to the poking. This review helps out a lot I was about to buy this, will def be sticking to either old school or more expensive devices.

Personally I find the oneblade very handy when I haven't shaven in a while and need to take off some long growth. It takes ages if I use my safety razor to take off long growth. But if I want that super close shave finish, I end with a safety razor.

I've used both, you cannot beat the old school safety Razor (though, I don't use the guard in 33 years of use) and single double edge blades, I use Wilkinson, as I've tried nearly all blades from all over the world just to see which were sharpest, Wilkinson Sword are the best. The one blade works, it's for those who don't mind the many sweeps you have to use for it to work, it does do the job but not close enough for my skin. A great video and good to include the costs too, so people can make an informed decision!

You take your time to explain things very well

I'm 25, decided to splash on a OneBlade pro and I'm looking forward to it! I don't shave every day, only when I shower, and can leave it for about 5-7 days before I start to dislike the look. But sometimes I get lazy and leave it about 2 weeks and shaving with a trimmer to get it easy to shave with a razor is a pain, messy, needs to be charged often. With my Oneblade I'll keep it in the bathroom and the pro lasts 90 minutes and has battery level shown, should last a good while without a charge as long as it doesn't drain much on idle. Course though it'll be good for body hair too and think I might grow my beard out and get one of those trendy pretty much bald back and sides cuts. Which with a 3 mirror my OneBlade could help me keep the back and sides short and be useful for cleaning up a beardline too. Seems useful for everything!

So my brother bought me the Philips One Blade, and I will say right now it is NOT a replacement for traditional blades. Maybe its just that I have more than average thicker hair, but the hair on my chin are really thick and in that area alone using it daily, it doesn't cut properly and it causes bumps due to irritation. Additionally, the jawline and under the jaw is extremely hard for the One Blade to catch the hairs and cut them when they're especially short after shaving the day prior. What I've decided to do is when I grow my hair out for a few days on my off days (Current Military), Ill use the OneBlade first because I noticed that the slightly longer hairs catch and cut properly with the oneblade and then I finish it off the Van Der Hagen Safety Razor. The safety Razor is freaking smoothest shave ever.

Barabasol is also great for putting on the mirror to keep it from fogging up. All you do is just apply it to the mirror and keep wiping it until he mirror is clear again.

Thanks for reviewing so honestly!!

Just the video I was looking for. Thank you

Made the switch to a safety razor about 5 years ago. I have a heavy beard, and require a two pass shave with a safety razor. Smooth shave, no bumps, no ingrown hairs, no irritation and much cheaper.....

Hello. I was offered a Philips OneBlade a while back, and I enjoyed it better than my older dry foil electric razor or my cartridge razor. But it didn't trigger much joy anyway and shaving was still one of these everyday chores. And with cheeks still rough I never saw a point in extensive after-shave care. The game changed when I re-discovered DE safety razors : better shaves, and they turn a chore into a pleasure-ritual that still fits in a limited time-slot. I didn't try a straight-razor yet, but as of now, IMO there's no shaving like DE shaving and I'm horrified this method was ever replaced with cartridge or electric razors.

What a great review. The way you apply the shaving cream reminded me how Bob Ross paints and I could watch both of you for hours!

I use the Philips One Blade occasionally when I am being ultra lazy, but generally I prefer using a DE. Try a shave with the oneblade using only Proraso pre shave cream, it works a treat.

Thanks. Was considering buyin one,glad i didnt waste the money

I have a oneblade for trimming facial hair as mine came with the guard that allows you to have multiple lengths when you trim (I think we have a slightly different model), and on the rare occasion I use it to shave when I need to get out the door quickly it works much better for me when my facial hair is dry

Total honest opinion, love you review 😊

Excellent demonstration and review. Thanks

I paid 29 euros/usd for my one blade and I haven't touched a single plastic razor again. It gets the job done and the blade usually lasts me for 3-4 months before it gets a bit slow. Best part about it is that it doesn't hurt to shave (the plastic razors made it really uncomfortable to shave because my hair is really thick).

I hated the Philips AquaTouch. It just gave me blisters and white flaky skin all over my face. I was back to electric trimming or an occasional shave with a cartridge/cut-throat razor. But, I have been using the Philips OneBlade for more than two years now and I think it gives a really good smooth shave! Of course, it is quite cheap as well (~INR 1500) and the blades can be changed. I need to change blades not more than 3-4 times a year. Tip: it helps if you actually hold the Philips Norelco OneBlade upside down like a trimmer and move then against the grain of your beard. A little bit like at 10:49, a little more perpendicular.

Great review 😁 Actually I have the One Blade, mostly for body shave and trim the beard and use the safety razor for the line on the cheeks and below the chin and neck. Just the perfect combo 😁😁

Hey, new towel. I had an electric razor in my 20s. Gift from my sister. Used it a bunch. But just never did cotton up to it. And the noise, no thanks. A nice quiet DE shave is the thing for me. Have a good weekend.

I prefer shaving cream or shave gel and a razor blade!

I recently switched to a safety razor after using a Gilllette triple blade for 20+ years ......never been this smooth and cheap, you feel like your shaving the first time like a man

Can’t express how much I enjoyed this video

I was going to return mine without trying it. Well I charged it and tried it out and I am thoroughly impressed. Would buy again if need to!

We all are humans, only respect and kindness prevail. Life on earth is very short and there are better ways to spend it (instead of violence).

Oneblade It is good because it does not cause irritation at all! For some, this is very important.

Got my 99R the other day, very good! A couple of nicks but user error 😂 cheers boss 👍💙 good to see the magic towel has resumed its standard colour 😀

Thanks for reviewing..Great reviewing

I personally love my One Blade. I have eczema so close shaves tend to just be too irritating for my skin. I'll put a 1/16 guard on and get a nice quick shave. I've found that dry shaving works best with this like an hour after you've taken a shower. Then just rinse the hairs off and you're good to go. But yeah, if you want a really close, baby smooth shave, this probably isn't for you.

I've use the Philips oneblade before it's good and very good value 😊🍻

Great video. I especially enjoyed watching the part where he shaved with the safety razor which was so satisfying.

Great review man, appreciate it!

I'm gonna buy a safety razor. That's it. You've helped me a lot. Thank you.

I would absolutely love to shave with a proper safety razor but my skin simply can't take it... I've tried nearly everything, and more than willing to sacrifice a little bit of smoothness for the comfort and convenience of the One Blade. Zero irritation.

Haven't found one electric razor that gets the job done for me. I have to feel BBS, to me that's the point of shaving! Thanks Sinatra 🙂

I bought a one blade a few months ago but i was disappoined in the quality of the shave, felt very rough for me and today i switched to a safety razor, night and day difference, i am lucky that i do not react badly to shaving and it's the best damn shave ive ever had.

I know I'm late to this one, but you're comparing a trimmer to a razor. The philips one blade can only provide a shaved look with little risk of irritation.

Got both. Electric is faster, can be used dry so convenient if you're in a hurry. Razor gives closer, slightly longer lasting shave but requires longer prep.

First time watching this brilliant guy. Like ur actions.

I didn't expect a video about shaving to be this entertaining. Pleasantly surprised