The Game Changer .68P #1 - A review and shave with A&E's Cacao Lussuria 

Cheers mate.

Thanks mate.

That soap has really surprised me; thank you, I think it's great. I noticed on the A&E website, they make a Choco Cubano range; I would never have thought of pairing those two types scents so I tried the Cacao Lussuria with my Calle Ocho balm. Not bad 😃 Very best wishes for the weekend Mike. Take care of yourself, buddy.

It is a lovely razor. I might have to try the .84; it is apparently as comfortable as the .68. The price is really amazing! For polished stainless steel. I have no idea how they can do it. All the best.

Good day Leslie. I might suggest, as a step up from the DE89, and after reading everyone's comments, that the .84 game changer might be a very good option. Cheers.

Thank you, Simon. I really appreciated this razor, it was brilliant. I'll have to try the .84 some time. Cheers.

I love my 68P more than the 84P! Many do it the other way... I don't find it less effective but milder. Very forgiving. A great tool!

I'll be very interested to watch your side by video 😃👍

Thanks mate. I like it because I can feel the blade, obviously it's not leaping out at you so the razor remains comfortable even with the small blade gap. It works very well, I think. I'll have to try the .84 Happy days. All the best.

You're most welcome Robert. Of course, it's only my opinion but maybe it'll help some of the guys. It is amazing quality for the price. Cheers.

Excellent, Lee. Enjoy.

Hey Mark, I hope your well. There are some fantastic comments, really they're mini reviews, coming in about the quality of the GC razors, no matter which one it is. I must admit, I do like the reverse studs, I think they look good 🙂 and I find it easy to load. This has been one of my favourites to use, although I have many. I've just recently bought a British Gillette flare tip for £10. I'm very pleased. Happy days. All the best, mate.

Thank you, Johan. I hope you are enjoying your weekend with some quality family time. The night's are starting to draw in, a bit here. Time for those warm comforting shaving soaps. Take care.

Autumn shaves are great!

I think you'll really enjoy your Game Changer.

Oh, man. We really are - it's practically raining razors. The whole community is getting bigger all the time. It's quite amazing to see. It's nearly November mate, I've got a beautiful vintage razor to give away 😃 Thank you. I hope you're well and your week has started well. Cheers Paul.

It absolutely is great value for money. 👍

I've got to agree with David, especially when talking about value. I don't know how they make it so cheaply and to make a good quality razor for that price is amazing. I's like to try the .84 one of these days, but the .68 seems to suit me very well. What a lovely razor! 😃 Take care, my friend and thank you. Enjoy your week.

Hi David, I have the Gamechanger's •84 and the •68 open comb. The other day I had 7 days growth so ploughed it off with the •68 and a 2nd use Voskhod. Really superb enjoyable shave. I now have the Lupo dual comb and the •72. I love Razorock razors!! Take care and stay safe Sir, Dave.

I agree. I was amazed at the quality of the shave and, as you realise, I've shaved with a fair few razors; for the price - it's amazing and I would say that it is as good as, or even better, than a lot of very high end razors.

I not too bad thank you, Anthony. I hope you and yours are well and in good spirits. It's very dreary weather here, so I hope you are having some sunshine. All the best.

That makes sense. It is a great razor for the money, no matter which one you own. I'm glad I've been able to try it. All the best for the week ahead.

It does sound good but I am surprised I like it so much. 🙂

Must be good then. 🙂👌🏼

Thank you, Julio. Happy New Year to you.

Just yesterday Steve graciously agreed to sell me that same Game Changer you tried. My first stainless steel razor. Looking forward for the first shave with it.

Excellent. You'll love it, I think.

Fingers crossed! It's always a little bit of a leap in the dark but I hope this works out to be perfect for you. Good luck.

Good day, my friend. I am reading, from others, that the GSB can indeed be a bit harsh in certain razors. It is very strange how that happens, with certain blades. I like the zGillette 7 o'clock blacks, like your Voskhod they always give me a smooth shave. All the best.

Good day, Jens. It's nice to read that others share my opinion of this razor. Although I've not had the chance to use it as much as I would like, I am impressed. Thanks for comparing it to the Karve razor. I'm sure someone will find that useful. Take care, mate.

Hi Ron, thank you. The .68P suited me very well, the thing I like most was it's comfort, but I must admit I'd quite like to try the .84P too. We"re all different and that what makes our 'hobby', if that's the right word, so interesting. We are getting a bit spoilt by these razors with no overhang at the sides; catching my nose is a favourite. At the moment I'm finding myself favouring the milder blades whereas I used to really enjoy a more aggressive shave - perhaps I'm wearing my skin out 😅 All the best. Cheers

Now wait just a minute. There is a marijuana scented shaving soap! Can you imagine wearing that and getting pulled over, in a traffic stop, by the police. Or going through the airport and meeting one of those dogs that check for drugs. It's my shaving soap officer, honestly 😃 I'd love to try some of the soaps you mentioned. Thank you. I must get myself a Palmolive stick so, I'll pick one up for you. I thought the Lupo was aluminium. I must admit I haven't looked very much at RazoRock products before but based on the GC that might have to change. The pricing is incredible. I don't like their soaps, I must admit. Everyone I have tried has burned me but, we are spoiled for choice these days. It's fabulous. I'm on a little bit of a mission to try some of the British vintage Gillette razors. I picked up a flare tip for £10 which is fantastic, it was a bit grotty but cleaned up very well. Now, if I can just find a British Goodwill. As rare as rocking horse poo! All the best buddy Have a brilliant weekend.

Hi Dave. The Gamechanger has been a huge seller for RazoRock. At least, I imagine so. I've not seen anyone who didn't like it. They must keep having new production runs, as long as the demand is there. Nice mate, enjoy. Cheers Dave.

@@FriendshipShaving Thanks Mark! I used my Razorock •84 closed comb today. Lovely and smooth but I think I need a sharper blade in it than a 2nd use Treet. Nacet maybe. I am after a •72 Lupo but there are none around at present. Take care mate! Dave.

Thank you, Madison. I'm sure you'll love it. I must say that I am intrigued by the 84P - I'll bet that is also very good. I think you made a good choice, although they are both very good. Cheers.

Friendship Shaving , the 0.84 is apparently more aggressive. But if one can shave with a Muehle R41, then, it’s probably going to be rather approachable.

@@FriendshipShaving Hello again, Mark. I recently received my Game Changer (.0.68), and as you correctly surmised, I absolutely adore it. A marvelously efficient yet comfortable shave. It is a rather affordable razor compared to its SS DE razor counterparts. That being said, I purchased a Hyperion long handle (from West Coast Shaving/Charcoal Goods), with the money that I saved. Now I have a long handle to go with the Game Changer. It is a great time to be a wet shaver, isn't it?

Ah, the penny drops! Thank you for explaining about the Lupo. I think it would be just a little light for my taste, but what a great price! I don't know how they can do it!

Mark I thought the same about the Lupo, but I wanted to try an aluminium razor so I bought it a few weeks ago. The result was unexpected. It has become my second favourite razor in my den right behind my British aristocrat! It is bbs efficient but mild at the same time, and the weird thing is that I don't use pressure at all! I leave this featherweight razor (31gr) to do the work. I highly recommend you to try it if you can. I think you are going to be surprised.

Damn you, George 😉 It's on the list 😃 You describe it brilliantly and obviously really rate it. Thanks mate.

Thierry De Groote my stainless Lupo is on order and I cannot wait for it. It’s a limited-run razor which is too bad, since the demand for it is sure to be huge.

@@WazzuCougrrs I am checking on Italian Barber every day for that one until the magic button "add to cart" is available.

Nice one. Everyone likes the .84 it seems it's a great razor whichever one you get. I'm going to have to keep my eye on RazoRock razors.

I can certainly relate to that Leslie. That was my attitude before I started making videos and fell down the rabbit hole. I feel there is a pressure, on me, to review lots of razors and keep the content varied; thankfully, there are some very kind fellows who have loaned me their razors and allowed me to do that. If I wasn't making videos I would probably have quite a meagre collection - well, maybe 🙂 I don't know if you are on Facebook, but there are shaving buy, sell and trade groups which are very good indeed, both in terms of the knowledge those guys have and it's a good place to get a cheaper razor. Take care.

@@FriendshipShaving hiya, are these UK based Facebook buying and selling groups, would you be able to share the groups with us thanks

The one I use is: UKWSS BST. If you search for that witching Facebook or a search engine, you will find it. I'm sure there must be a UK forum that has a buy, sell, trade section to it. A quick search should point you in the right direction.

Thank you for that, i just ordered the RazoRock gamechanger from the Italianbarber website, really looking forward to adding the first premium razor in my collection.

How strange. I found it to be effective and comfortable, as you saw; it seems to suit me right down to the ground. I feel it is a step up from my Heavy Tech but I will check that to make sure. I liked it and I like a lot of other razors too. 🙂 I'll bet the .84 is good, I know a few fellows that are enjoying it.

how does it compare to a Feather ASD2 (If you have tried it)?

@@trevorj4088 My experience was that the GC 68 did work well with a few of my blades, and it was a few more than the Feather ASD2. So it that sense it was more flexible. But I remember loving the comfort and closeness of the ASD2 when it had a Feather blade in it. A better shave with it than the GC 68, IIRC. I would probably choose that setup instead of the GC 68, from a shave-joy perspective. But when we're in this super-mild zone of gear, the subjectivity of all this is even more evident than usual. You can see how the GC 68 works very well for Mark. So my experience with these two may or may not mirror yours! So take it all for what it's worth. Hope that helps!

@@sgrdddyshaves thanks I have an ASD2 and I use it a lot but it does get frustratingly mild sometimes and I was wondering if the GC68 would scratch that itch of a tiny more aggressiveness. I might try to add some tape to increase the blade gap. Unfortunately for me Feather blades are too sharp even in the ASD2 most of the time. I use a Gilette Nacet and it works pretty well.

I seem to remember that the AS-D2 has a very particular angle of 45 degrees, rather than the usual 30. It was a better shave, for me at that angle. I feel, that the GC68 and the Feather were about the same. I'm writing this from memory as it's been a long while since I shaved with either. Maybe get some other viewpoints.

I tried both the 68 and the 84 and I think the average guy will prefer the 84 better. I could easily use the 84 as my daily driver.

Yes, the general consensus seems to be that the .84 is the favored one. So I am glad to have ordered it.

Nice one Spence. Enjoy 👍

Spence1000 * you will love it.

I would consider getting the .68 plate as well, because first pass I can go with the .84,then follow up and finish with the .68.

The Outlaw, but the .84 option. The .68 is quite similar, actually. I hadn't thought about that at all until this moment.

Claude Johns no worries about the aggressiveness of the .84 plate. It uses the same cap and clamping angle, thus giving you identical “top feel.” Since the guard is dropped .16mm, felt exposure may be slightly more but mostly you get better efficiency by being able to cut .16mm longer stubble without obstruction. That extra efficiency can be helpful if you skipped an extra day between shaves. Yeah, it might feel a touch more aggressive if you ride the bar. I try to ride the cap to stay at a shallower angle. For me the two razors feel very similar, which is to say very good.

@@WazzuCougrrs Thanks so much for the feedback, Looks like there may be an .84 in my near future.

Hello Claude. It is a great razor, isn't it? I'm going to get one, I think. I'm trying to work out which razors I don't need to raise some funds. It's very hard trying to choose razors to pass on - in fact, it's a nightmare 😅 Thanks to Chris (Wazzu Cougars) for jumping in with a great response to your query. I hope your face lathering goes well. All the best buddy.

@@FriendshipShaving Yes, it is indeed a great razor. Chris may have talked me into the .84 LOL. Good luck, trying to decide which razor is like trying to decide which child to sell! In fact, I just drug out a couple of boxes of razors that are decades old. I'm trying to figure out what I have. Oh, I just bought a razor off eBay for dirt cheap. It was listed as a vintage Gillette 3 piece open comb DE. The pictures weren't very good, but I think it's a 102A single ring. I was able to see a serial # that starts with P488 which should date it to later 1921. We'll see, for the money I couldn't pass it up. The face lathering is getting better each time. Have a great and safe week, my friend.

The blade exposure on the GC must be very small - on the Italian Barber website, it notes that the exposure is positive but doesn't go further. The GC is not at all like the Rex Ambassador! I had a shave this week with the GC .84 Open Comb. It's a very nice shave not as smooth as the 6C, in my opinion but still very nice.

@@FriendshipShavingI had my first shave with the GC 68 this morning using an Astra Green blade. I found it to be as smooth as my 6S with plate R4. What I like about the GC is the end tabs are not exposed, the shaving head is thinner, and the knurling is more pronounced. It's a good-looking safety razor and definitely worth the price. I'll have to shave with it a few more times before I switch from the 6S as my daily driver.

This is actually a hard question to answer, as my skin and growth is probably different to your own. Sensitive skin is and how coarse your grows are factors to consider. I find the .68 good for a daily shave but a little mild, and the .84 a touch aggressive for a daily shave. Of the two I would choose the .68 for myself. One that I like better is the Edwin Jagger DE89 which seems to sit in the middle of these two razors. I don't know if you have thought of this one or the RazoRock Baby Smooth (I think that is what it was called).

@@FriendshipShaving Thank you so much sir, you replied my answer generaly as you can. Yes I heard RazoRock Baby Smooth, I am kinda confused about Aluminum razors and were looking for stainless steel razors. Have nice shaves sir.

Hi Warren. I didn't know about the Mamba; the RazoRock collections have largely passed me by, until now. I wonder what the exposure measurement is for the Game Changer. I find it very strange that a razor can have a negative blade exposure; it seems completely counter intuitive to me and I must admit, I had not realised you could have negative exposure. This is definitely a learning experience for me and I'm always grateful for that. I'll be making notes later. Thank you 👍

I know it seems counterintuitive, Mark, but for me it started with something counterintuitive that you pointed out about the Rex Ambassador: you found it irritated you no matter how low the setting. Our colleague Wazzu Cougars pointed out that the Rex has high (and nonadjustable) "blade reveal" and said it could be reduced with a shim. I took his advice to my AS-D2. I will be on blood thinner till next spring (my health is fine, by the way) and have been looking for ways to keep nicks to an absolute minimum. Like you I was at a loss because all my razors were low in blade gap, and all of my other choices, e.g, in blade, soap, prep, etc., were already optimized. I was on the verge of considering cartridge shaving when I heard W.C.'s advice. So I took it. It gave my AS-D2 negative exposure (a correlate of blade reveal), and the resulting shaves were so much freer of nicks with no serious loss in efficiency that I decided to get a negative exposure razor. I haven't regretted the choice, so let me thank you, Mark, for starting things off with that paradox. I should say that, aside from the Masamune and Mamba, Karve and Rockwell 6S offer base plates with negative exposure, and there may be other options out there. I think committed daily shavers who are nick-prone but who can't resist chasing BBS might want to consider one of these as an option. They can always switch base plates if they find they need more aggression, except I guess for the Mamba, though even there I found myself wondering if the chap who lent you the .68 Gamechanger could get through his ATG pass without having to switch to an AS-D2 if he used a Mamba base plate under a .68 cap, or vice versa. They look so similar in build. I wonder if Razorock has an opinion.

I did have some Speick quite a while back now. I'm trying to remember but I think that's made with an alpine plant. I seem to remember it burnt my skin a bit which is why I never got around to reviewing it on video. I know I was disappointed as it seemed to be very natural.

@@FriendshipShaving Oh, that's a shame 😕 Yes, it has the Speick plant in it, apparently. Funny how we have different skin sensitivities. I never have a problem with Taylor's for example. Though, since I saw your video about it, I'm reluctant to use it any more 😕😊

Speick is one oof my favourites. The creme is great and the soap stick is even better! You have to like the smell but i love it 😁 The AS is very high quality too!

@@jensebu78 I liked it so much I have ordered three more tubes! Jens, could you tell me is the aftershave scent the same as the cream then? If so, I may buy some of that too.

@@moggridge1 hi, sorry for the late response. No, not the same like the creme/soap. More like the 4711 but weeker. Mine has the same colour, blue and red, as the creme. There is a grey one out there too which I don't know. But it is worth a try. really good AS splash! Witch hazel in there too. All the best, Jens

Hi Alan. If you like a mild razor you'll like the 68. It is nice and smooth and no irritation. Cheers.

@@FriendshipShaving Hi Mark Hope is all well and family and things in UK with this COVID19 doesn’t help either but hope for best of us.. Thank you for reply and will try GameChanger .68 hope it’s good as Timeless .68..? Also have you shaved with Karve razor and what is your experience and technique?? I had Karve SS that my mother bought me and sold it to one fella and I got timeless razor which I dearly miss my karve and will buy it back hopefully next month I like Karve and Chris Kirchen great guy and his products are amazing..I have that special bond. I did shave with karve many times and find stubble still left behind using Plate A,and AA...maybe B will be better C would be little aggressive and blade exposure.. That’s a thing Karve is beautiful razor but there is blade exposure tho.. Anyhow let me know what you think and also about Charcoal Goods level 2 what you think? Alan H

All good mate, kind of anyway. I did shave with the Karve; Flash Boredom loaned me his. I can't remember which plate I had but I needed just a touch more effectiveness. I did love the feel of the shave, it's a lovely razor. You'll have to find the video Alan, I can't remember. I've never shaves with a Charcoal Goods razor. Cheers. Be well.

Wine gum soap 😅 I bet that would sell. The aftershave might make you smell like a sugary alcoholic. Yeah the brush did hog the lather a bit. To be honest, it's not really broken in yet - it needs a lot more use than I've been giving it. Have a great weekend, Neil. Cheers butty.

Hello Roberto. I didn't realise there was an open comb and a safety bar version of the P84; thanks for mentioning it. I really like the design of the head 😃 and find quite easy to put together - we all have our preferences. I'd agree, perhaps not the prettiest but not bad. Take care, my friend. Enjoy your weekend.

Yes, that's exactly right.

I'll be honest Alan, it's been a long time since I shaved with the Rockwell. I know it was a good razor but it's been too long to give a direct comparison. However my feeling, based on memory is that the shave is not too different but I do prefer the Game Changer. Sorry, mate - that's not much help. 🙂

Friendship Shaving Thank You for reply sure it’s fair Answer. I’ll try game changer to see if I’m not going to get irritation from it and how aggressive is it! Alan

No it's definitely not the gap alone, the exposure and shape of the head are also factors, I believe. Take care, my friend. I hope Susan and yourself are both well. Enjoy your weekend in the Lion city. Cheers.

I agree.

@@FriendshipShaving dont get me wrong, i did recently purchase one and going off reviews it is worth that price tag, but i just couldnt believe the mark up in price lol

Yes, they are and actually £80 is a good price for a stainless steel razor but £80 still a lot money! That's all I meant.

@@FriendshipShaving absolutely pal