VIKINGS BLADE- The Emperor AUGUSTUS Adjustable DE Safety Razor Review- average guy tested  

First thing the video loads I see the razor up close, BAM!! Metal gold, shiny, smooth metal, deep blacks, sparkle! Now THAT's how you start a razor review video, you see it right there, up close, perfect lighting and details just pop out. AMAZING VIDEO Good username and no clickbait title/thumbnail. That's how I like to see videos. No silly intros before the video, just get right in there. I been scouring the Vikings Emperor reviews, couldn't take most of them seriously. Now this video was incredibly detailed, you didn't miss the different sides feature, you covered the adjustment settings, razor feedback/chatter, missed how you felt your face after the second pass 9:24 , you let us know what dial setting you were at each time. I will be trying to get a Vikings Emperor Meiji the one with the Red mark, once I decided whether to stay with my Gillette mint condition Slim, Fatboy or Mergress and also part with my brand new in box Gillette Fatboy style Russian razor. I don't want no razor collection start growing now. Just want to compare and move on. Hopefully I will get to own a Meiji soon enough.

From 2:37-4:20, you do a good job of explaining how slow you have to go with this razor. I found out the hard way that you CANNOT go fast. Even on the inside of the box, it states, “DO NOT PRESS the safety razor against your skin, like cartridge razors. It will hack your face.” Then, states, “LET THE RAZOR WEIGHT fall on your hair in many shorts strokes, at 30-45 degrees. Do not drag or pull.” A few other instructions, as well. Even on the website, it states to towel dry the head to protect the finish. I must admit, I go somewhat fast with my Bevel DE, Henson AL13 and my Rockwell 6C. Gotta change the way you shave with the Vikings Blade.

First and foremost, that’s a beautiful razor. I have a Parker 99R and the Gillette heritage. When the mood hits me I use them. I tend to feel a little tense and stressed when using a safety razor because it requires more skill and I’m a little bit of a fast shaver. I enjoy shaving so I really enjoy the benefits of my Gillette cartridge as far as always getting a close shave basically no matter what mistakes I make. You know right now I’m completely addicted to the Gillette heated razor!! As far as you needing to let the video, ”Breath” I personally don’t think you need to because I thoroughly enjoy your commentary and I still always hear the feedback from the razor, but it’s your show and you definitely have the “Secret Recipe!” I really enjoyed it a couple of times when you just sat on your couch or Jeep and took questions and talked about whatever popped up for an extended period of time! You should do more of those if you feel like it. They were a lot of fun and the conversation just kind of went where it went, however it was always thoroughly entertaining!

This razor is quite something. Mine has been slowly loosing the paint and it has little ugly imperfections here and there that I noticed after months of use... but boy, does it give great shaves! It glides through your face with ease and none of the imperfections have an negative impact on the shave.

Watching your videos gives me the confidence to wet shave. Good tips 👍🏻

I just bought 4 tubes of Duke Cannon for $2.50 each at my local CVS , then I went to three other CVS's and now I have 9 . I was shocked that they have a decent line of shaving products including ''Blade'' ( CVS ) brand DE razors , soap and brush's. I also noticed there line of Cartridge blades , (Gillette and etc) at discounted prices , ''Buy one pack and get a second for 50% off. The whole section looked as if there bringing in more wet shaving products and phasing out some of the Cartridges. Very interesting.....

i like warm hot water rinse to keep the pores open. open pores means the balm/ aftershave gets into the skin to heal it. I dont understand why you'd want to close the pores with cold water. seems to me , you want the moisturizer to get into the skin. If you close the pores , how are you getting anything INTO the skin. ?

I have this razor ..call me crazy but I always shave it at the "9" setting ..I recommend trying it on your next shave i must be a pro shaver because I don't ever get any Nicks and I get a smooth shave everytime

My local Target has been sold out of Duke Cannon ice cold but today there were a few bottles. Gonna pick one up tomorrow

Wow....never knew the Adam's apple tip! Thanks

Does the bottom part of the handle, which opens the butterfly, ever move on you, while you’re shaving? For me, it doesn’t seem to lock in place.

WOW never knew that Adam’s apple trick. Being a small frame really lean guy it’s always been a nick area for me!

Just ordered one gonna see how it compares to my Parker variant which i love and always use

That's a nice looking blade Brah

Tony, get a good synthetic brush, some proraso white shave cream in a tube and whip up a really good lather, canned shave cream doesn’t compare. We want to hear you Tony! Nice shave and the Astra blades are great.

I’m actually interested in wet shaving, and I’m gonna be creating my own shaving soaps. But later in 8-9 years

Thanks for this video. Great close & smooth shave. Have you ever compared canned foam vs. shaving brush & soap ? Is there shave wise any difference between both methods ?

Love the video.. I like the Wilkinson sword razors over the Astra. almost have a full box of 100 Astra that I don't use. Should check out the Wilkinson's.

I liked the razor it worked swell but I bought the brushed chrome to save 13 bucks.

New to the station...Enjoyed this first video! Do you have a Top Ten DE razors?

Thanks for this review , but after long time is the color changed or no ?

that sucks about the Gillette foam moose. It's really awesome! But I think the original foamy red cap Gillette cream is close to foam moose. I wonder if Gillette will rebrand foam moose like they did with their older razors. Maybe we should stock up on eBay. Anyway good review like always, I prefer more talking!

Just purchased this razor my very first safety razor. Got to admit kind of scared to use haha

wow beautyful razor...great stuff as usual...cheers...Peter

You make me proud T-Man...😂😂😂. Adjustables are also a great way for beginners to get into DE - Start mild to develop confidence and then work your way up! Cheers...

Great looking razor. How has the finish held up over time?

Yeah, good review

Make a Review of the Philips Prestige Rotary shaver

Sweet razor and shave!!!

I just ordered this razor. I also have a Global shave club Fat Boy reproduction on the way. I'll compare the two and let you know about each and comparison results.

I tried this tank of a razor. It did not shave me well.....went to the max settings, tried 5 different blades and would leave stubble behind....thank GOD Amazon took it back.... Master, it's time for you to dive into the pool, vintage Gillette razors...., I was reluctant BUT they are the best....all others are just cheap copies....

How’s that gold brass held up?

I bought the chrome version. I like the razor. I wonder if someone can tell me why the edges of the razor are different. One being smooth and other with the grooves. Does the grooved edge serve a purpose or just cosmetic?

Best save I've ever had.

Will the blades work with heritage

how was the shave with the razor

I like the less talking. 😃

Have you tried any other razors

Nice video

you would look great with a shaved head

I just cant get into DE razors 🙈