Safety Razor vs Cartridge Razor. Which is better 

Hello from Australia! I really enjoy supporting smaller channels in the shaving community. The reviews are way more honest, and the wet traditional shave RU-vid seem very genuine, like geofatboy, SinatraLennon, Friendship Shaving, kevyshaves etc.

Great comparison, Thank you! Sort of incredible.

Thanks for the video man! Just what i was looking for.

When I had developed an impressive neck-beard, Dad realized it was time to teach me to shave. But first, he took his old Safety razor, put in a new blade, and shaved off that disgusting neck-beard. Then he took his modern-day cartridge razor and taught me how to use that. Soon I had my very own, and that's what I've used for the last few decades of my life. Yeah, a Safety razor is more traditional. The blades are significantly cheaper than the multi-blade ones used on cartridge razors. And, admittedly, blade for blade; one from a Safety razor does a MUCH better job than one from a single-blade cartridge. Thing is, Dad took care of shaving that neck-beard off because even if he had shown me how to use his Safety razor, apparently he was worried I'd press in too hard and cause a literal bloody mess. It's just so much easier, faster and ironically safer to use a multi-bladed cartridge razor than an old Safety razor. Even though the latter cost much less to use in the long run. Significantly less.

Great comparison shave brother👍 A really clear demonstration of the benefits of DE shaving over cartridge shaving🙂 Keep it up brother. **New Sub**

Very good video! I was doing some research about safety razors because I want to buy my first one and i stumbled upon this video. New subscriber :)

When I use a Cartrige Razor, I feel likealso shave my skin...I love safety razors!

I've been using a safety razor for a good 15yrs now. I wouldn't even think about going back to a cartridge style razor again. I started off using William's Mug soap, went to Arko shave sticks for years(I use it shaving my head only now)but my favorite is Cremo original scent shave cream with the red cap and a boar bristle brush with my Merkur 34C for my face. For my head I use Arko shave soap with The Leaf Razor and same bore bristle brush.

Good comparison. I use the Edwin Jagger De89bl with the Feather blade and it's a great shave.

Appreciate the vid fam

Good video unc, keep preaching

I've used safety razor almost two years and so far it's worked well for me. Cheaper, cuts better, less expensive, and i'd say generally more pleasant experience especially when compared to those cheaper single use razors I used of then. In here Finland Gillette cartridge pack what has only four heads costs nearly 13€... gross price since I get at best three shaves from one. I get at least four shaves from Bic made razor blade and 10 pieces cost me only 3€. Easy choice.

Great comparison. I started wet shaving in April 2022 after using either a cartridge or an electric razor for the past 40-plus years. I will never go back to a cartridge unless I have to use it for travel with carry-on luggage. I have limited gear that has been carefully chosen. My two favorite razors are the Karve Overlander - aluminum and the Henson AL 13 Mild. My favorite soap is Lothur. There is something very satisfying about making a lather and applying it to your face with a synthetic brush. I used to use shave gel but now that I have switched to a artisan soap, I realize that the gel was drying out my face. Other reasons for switching to a DE razor, besides a better shave, were to save money on blades and to use products that actually improve my complexion.

First 6 minutes, and we see and are told the difference. We understand this. The d. e. razor is obviously better than the disposable five-blade cartridge. Yet there are practical reasons why that disposable (Gillette Fusion -5) might be the better choice for specific purposes. Those could be, head-shaves. Some wet-shavers find headshaving more easily done, at least for short-enough growth time between shaves, with something like Gillette Fusion-5. The razor head pivoting, and the five blades are very helpful when doing a head shave.

Thanks. This video was visually very informative. For example you don't really need to stretch your skin and no need to worry about the angle so much.

Just so your audience knows, since you mentioned Dollar General specifically, they can buy a Double Edge safety razor under the brand name Shavely's. DE blades, face/beard wash and a post shave moisturizer are also available under that brand name. The Shavely's razor is $7.50 and a 5 pack of DE blades $1.00. So, if subscribers don't want take a chance with the more expensive DE razor and/or order online; they have those options.

Very nice sir. I've been wet shaving for 10 years come Feburary 2024. So far my favorite DE razors are my Leaf, Twig and Thorn which uses half DE blades and my Henson AL13++ (medium). You can use the canned Barbasol with a shave brush. Just make sure that it's a synthetic brush so it does not absorb your shave cream and soak the brush prior to use just like you would with a proper shave soap or cream. My favorite blades are the Gillette Wilkinson Sword Saloon Pack which you can get a 100 pack for around $7 to $8 US Dollars give or take.

Great video. I switched from a cartridge to Personna blades and a Henson and could never go back.

Great video! 👍👍👍👍👍

Great shave and comparison! 🙂👍 I have the Edwin Jagger lined razor, mild but does a great job with a Feather blade. Also have several higher priced razors but the Edwin Jagger is one of my favorites. I can't recall last time I used a Gillette Fusion probably ten yrs ago!

Hey there. Just coming off growing a yeard here and came across your video. Definitely going to go the safety razor road for now. Not sure what the deal is with the clearly visible shaking going on with you hands but you seem in tune with it and got a good shave.

i took up DE shaving 2 years ago and im enjoying shaving again - but i havent thrown out my Mach 3, i still use it occasionally but i def will never go back to shaving foam or shaving Gel again - a good badger/Boar brush and proper Saving soap is a great experience

I only keep a cartridge razor in case I am in a rush, but even then, i feel that a DE is faster. Nice video, I subscribed,God bless you sir!

I’ve always just used cartridge razors but switched to a safety razor recently and love it wish I would’ve switched to a safety razor years ago.

You too the absolute most efficient cartridge razor, and put it against one of the mildest safety razors and used one of the mildest blades on that mild razor. So the test was totally tilted to the fusion and you still see the advantages. I shave my entire head with a Karve safety razor with the most efficient plate and use a blade, the Perm Sharp that my skin loves and my head will not have any stubble. None. Smooth as a baby’s butt. Plus the process is enjoyable with the brush and soap.

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Nice comparison 👍 For me - multiblade razors have worse dynamics, they are designed to pull & tug whiskers, while DE just cuts in one go, so neither one leaves me BBS on the single run but multiblade almost 99% of the shaves gave me razor burns or ingrown hairs. Just not working for my skin & hair type.

my 1927 Gillette razor is almost 100 years old and its still going strong, i can shave a couple years for a couple bucks

safety razors/straight razors are clearly better for your wallet and less wasteful. you replace the only part that needs to be replaced, the blade, instead of an entire cartridge whenever it gets dull

Truth to be told both are good 😁🤙🏼

Just picked up a Parker 22r DE and totally agree after my first shave. I’ll have to check out dollar general for glades.

💈Just switched from cartridge to safety razor. The learning curve is full of nicks and scratches 😫 Did better today than yesterday. No transfusion needed 👍

I love my defender razors. I pay 8.95 every two months for 4 cartridges and I change the blades every two weeks. It's great for my needs which are bald head shave and face. I feel its very economical. I have a Wahl trimmer that I use for my goatee that I paid under 40 bucks for. Going to a barber even once a month for what I need would easily cost 30-40 bucks a pop.

I would guess the efficiency of a safety razor over a cartridge razor is the sturdiness of the blade and razor design. While cartridge razors have multiple blades, the minimal depth of their blades (and plastic razor blade housing, plus blade gap) *would seem* to lessen their ability to cut beard growth as efficiently as a safety razor. To be fair, I've seen some safety razor designs which don't hold double edge blades very securely and introduce blade flex. Slant razors (like a Merkur 37C) torque double edge blades, which make the blades sturdier than in the majority of standard safety razors. Feather Artist Club blades (for use in single-edge razors) are thicker still and may be more comfortable to use in some instances.

I switched to DE shaving like 5 months ago and I’m getting used to it. But it gets so expensive…😂 because you might start liking shaving process. I got Merkur 34c, Leaf Twig and then R41GS… each one is nice in its own way. It’s easy to start buying more and more accessories.

amazon also has a lot of wet shaving stuff from quality brands but you do have to watch out for the crap stuff too.

Gillette should have stopped upgrading after mach 3 or mach 3 Turbo etc. And the tag line should be "the best gillette's a man can get". Cause Even Gillete knows it's not the best we can get, it's the just the best they can provide us. However i use Safety Razor and sometimes when in extreme hurry or travelling a Gillette vector plus (twin blades)

It’s Chromed steel, not stainless.

The big problem I had with cartridge razors was that my shaved stubble collects and clogs up under the edge of the blades. That rapidly reduces the cutting efficiency. And the water coming out of the sink isn't strong enough to clear that out. So I have to resort to tapping the razor on the side of the sink to dislodge it. And the price of the cartridges is just ridiculous.

Sad commercial advertising of cartridge razors craziest means they are going dominate, which is not good for people

Would a safety razor be suitable for sensitive skin? I tend to suffer with rashes and spots post shave.

I got my Gillette about 25 years ago and I got it only because of the commersial. Ive been looking the internet the last weekend for comparisons and the internet is really one sided. Cartridge razors are shit campared to DE old fasioned razors. Ive ordered a new DE razor and I intend to keep it for the rest of my days.

3 blades cartridge razor works perfect for me.

which is better shaving gel foam cream soap etc next

Very noteworthy discussion about costs for the disposable cartridges. Something can be done to make that expense become more efficient. That is, clearing the clogging during the shaves, cleaning and post-handling the cartridge after the shave. Good post-shaving cartridge treatment can allow for more number of shaves for one cartridge. You want to rinse, clean it, dry it, rub against a towel (NOT in the cutting direction), and then give a thin coating of mineral oil.

One has to shave in all directions to remove all the stubble.

where do i buy that razer you used?

The safety 🪒 wins but It needs too much focus or it cuts skin..I mean like in the lips and chin areas.. cartridge ones I could just drag it over my face in the dark..😅

I've been a barbering for 25years. I gave up straight razors and 2 blade saftey razors years ago for 5 blade saftey razors. And I can say that when proper shaving protocol is used. There is no difference in shave quality. All other opinions are just bias based

I use them cartridge razers i need the other one where do i get that safety one?

You poor man you were shaking when you were shaving

Cartridges should be good with less blades and less gimmicks. Too many blades won't shave EXTRA SUPER DUPER CLOSER, since you can do that with a single blade DE already, and since they're the equivalent of several passes, it might be more irritating. Most "articulation" gimmicks like the side tilting ball on the Fusion and the turning neck on the Mach 3D won't really make a difference unless you're jamming the razor against your skin. They're placebo, only the head pivot makes a real difference. All these extra micro differences in combs, rubber strips are also gimmicks. Cart razor design peaked with the Sensor.

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Not stainless steel.

what a terrible comparison, especially that start with the fusion 🤣. "It left a little bit there." Have you ever shaved, bro? 😆. Long strokes with DE? Man....

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Sorry but… This comparison is a waste of time. You have to know how to shave with different techniques required. Looking at the way you shave… well, have you ever shaved before with a razor? In regards of economic calculations; all theoretical calculations make sense. But in reality, the wet shaving community are spending huge money on all kind of shaving related products- far more than the normal everyday-shaver.

Great video. I have never used safety razor. I will order now. But what is best? Butterfly or ”normal” as you have?

It is just enough to look at the cartridge razor handle: a piece of ridiculously designed piece of multicoloured useless plastic junk!!!

how do you shave with them Shakey hands

I still used the Barbasol ultra 6 plus and nautica safety 🪒.