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No frills, no fuss, 'Sharp' is a channel to help you find the perfect shave.
Evaluating subscription and shop-bought gentleman's razors.
For me, the quest will be relentless ...
Evaluating subscription and shop-bought gentleman's razors.
For me, the quest will be relentless ...
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Purchased this off the back of your review thank you. Excellent close shave but still not seeing any benefit to the heat.
Hi Rob. Cheers for the comment. Yes, I think it's a bit of a gimmick really. Just as easy to dip your blade in a bowl of hot water.
Switched to Wilkinson years ago after watching the weird LGBTQ ad from gilette
That green bar is to help lift the hair up out of your skin. Plus to get the full benefits you'd have to use a Gillette recommended shaving cream/lotion..
He nicked himself 3ade
Yeah - it takes a bit of extra time for me and you can end up with a nick or two.
What do you think of the Bic Easy Rinse? Is it a close shave and pretty comfortable? A vid update would be great, thanks
Not sure I've tried it yet? I'll have a look for it and add it to my list. Thanks for the suggestion
It came out a few months ago now. I gave it a try and it’s not bad. I couldn't get used to it though. Great video here with the power proglide. It is a great razor. I just go without the power version as the handle vibrates too much. If it was just sending power to the blades I might have kept with it. But the regular proshield blades are fantastic and regular handles still best in the game in my opinion for weight and feel.
I have noticed fusion blades are harder to find or non existent in airports in Europe now. A few years ago they were always stocked in airports at the stores by the gates. A bit expensive but handy when on the go. Not so much anymore unless you find a mini market in the airport. I have Trumpers coconut and it’s great
Should I buy for my dad or not..?.?.
Hi ! I honestly wouldn't. Get him the exfoliating one or a decent single edge or some Geo Trumpers shaving cream in lime. I really think the heated is a gimmick
Thanks for all your succinct and to the point videos. Great stuff. By using the Hydro 5 without shaving cream,gel, foam or soap means the blades would be cutting the hair prior to the 'goo' from the cartridge?
Thanks ! Yes - I think the cartridge lube strip is really efficient on some razors - to the point that you don't need cream. I find it quite sticky though and often seems to mix badly with shaving cream or gel - whatever you use. Thats why I'm not really a big fan. Keep the lube separate I say !
@@sharpshaves Before now I've prised them off with a Stanley knife. In particular on three blade cartridges ( invariably without a trimmer ) it makes the top blade a good hair line trimmer and for getting up close under the nose
derby black blades amazon 200 for $10 wheelchair larry
Not the best skin to demonstrate a razor to be honest, It's like shaving a piece of old leather.
Ha. Yeah. You're right. I had a tough paper round
How often do you change your razor heads?
Hmm - for this razor probably every 2 to 3 weeks
I totally agree with you on the specific categories of vibes. This comment alone makes you feel like you're shaving with an electric shaver, and it's very clever in terms of review, but it's not practical!
Yeah - it fools you into thinking it is doing something - but in reality it isn't ! Thanks for the comment
The big corporate manufacturers are driven by ever higher profits so need endless novelty to shift their products. I do use a vintage Sensor occasionally but mostly stick to my Edwin Jagger Diamond DE razor with Feather or Bic blades. Way cheaper than cartridge shaving and in a class if its own.
Yes - they have to keep people into the next greatest thing. Lots of marketing spin for sure. Old school are the best and cheapest for sure. The new single edge razors are finding a good middle ground I think. Thanks for your comment
Wats the best for shaving my head??I have found ,more blades means cleaner shave but hard to clean
Hmm - I'm not a head shaver myself but would probably try a well lubricated blade in the shower if I was - constantly rinsed and no real need for foam / gel. One with massive lube strips rather than exfoliating / others.
In these Inflationary Times. Derby black it's the same price as the green blades $10 Save your Money, spend it on your wife, don't listen to the shave Mafia. It saves me time and Money. Wheelchair Larry Happy New Year. Your Mileage may vary?
Maybe spend it on the dog not the wife but savings are good ! ;-)
@@sharpshaves spend it on the dog it lasts longer
@@sharpshaves In these Inflationary Times. HERE IS AN EASY WAY TO DO IT MY FRIENDs Use any hard Bar Soap, Tallow or Glycerin based Soaps out there? To fit in any Mugs or Cups? Like" (Mitchells' Wool Fat or Arko Sticks. Just to name a few of them?) You can mix and match your old Soaps? Cut up the soap on a paper plate, pour your soap chunks with the shavings from the Paper Plate into a Mug, cover the soap with a small amount of water, and microwave your soap. For about a minute or so? Place a paper plate under your mug in case it bubbles out of your cup? If it foams up, STOP. The water keeps it from burning itself up. (DON'T OVER WATER YOUR SOAP??) Easy, does it? Let cool don't want to Crack the Mugs or Cups you're using? (You just want it to Congeal in your Mug or Cup') it is very hot and watery'''''. let it cool in PLACE'. after it cools, put it in a Sunny Window, until the Soap hardens? When using your soaps, use Dry Brush Less Water. It thickens the soap, making it easier to use on your face. Save your Money, spend it on your wife, don't listen to the shave Mafia. It saves me time and Money. Wheelchair Larry New Year. Your Mileage may vary?
This is by far the best razor I have used, ever. I tried Wilkinson Sword and other makes. I've tried shop own makes and they are all rubbish compared to gillette.. Expensive yes but the best shave and I get around 10 shaves out of one blade...Great vid mate
Thanks for the comment. Yes - I agree it is a cracking shave. Better than lots of the others but probably expensive too. I'm really enjoying the new single blade safety razors - they are really awesome. Different shave but has to be worth the shift I think.
I absolutely hate this razor, it cut me to smithereens. Which I haven't cut myself using my Gillette labs razors for years.. I'll be going straight back to gillette.. Expensive but they are the best
Yeah - don't blame you. Funny how some razors just don't get on with you. Cheers for the comment. You can't go wrong with something you know and trust.
The equatte 5 o basic razor 3 blades is better??! Thanks for your help 😊🙏
terrible razor leaves my face green = hair stubbles
Cheers for the comment. Not good if it is turning you into the Hulk ! Yeah - there are better razors out there for sure
The vibration definitely works and I Know how good it is when the battery runs out. I just can't shave without the vibrator
Hi - and thanks for the comment. Interesting that you think it does. I think it fools you into thinking it works. It is impossible to test objectively really because you cant hide the noise or vibration when it is on. I really tried to and am fairly sure there was no difference. Wonder what others think though? ...
I think shaving in the shower is enough to prepare the skin.A heated razor doesnt seen have time to prep the skin/hair-also 5 blades tends to jam up for me-3-4 blades seem to work better for me
I think you're right that the skin needs to be prepared and warm. Ideally a hot towel or shower. I use hot water from the sink. It is key to keep the blade hot too though - and their idea is silly because you have to rinse your blade anyway and hot water does the same as their heater. Totally agree - more blades = more clogging. Cheers for the comment !
how long do they last if you shave your face and head, i can make a hydro 3 last 3 month LOL
ProGlide is superior, Gillette Lab$ 'marketing' tactic$
Always a treat to see your new videos - and congrats completing the Marathon des Sables, that sounds like it was an amazing experience. Keep up the good work!
Sorry - taken ages to reply. But thanks so much - glad you like the videos and thanks for the congrats on my desert adventure ! I've got a few more in the pipeline now - some really good single edge razors. Cheers !
Welcome back! Looking sharp as always! I am glad to hear your thoughts on this. Since my last comment, I have also picked up the power razor myself early this year. My opinion is exactly the same as yours, though it does feel less powerful compared to the Gillette Styler I previously used. Just to change things up, I recently found out about Gilette Lab's Exfoliating Razor and thought you might want to give that a try. They have two versions, one of which is heated, so I'm not sure how it would compare to heating up the razor with hot water. I would love to hear your thoughts on this.
Hi ! Thanks for the comment. I've actually reviewed the exfoliating and heated 'labs' razors. Take a look. One was great the other not so....
@sharpshaves The power is more of a gimmick and it doesn’t make a difference just the noise which is annoying, reality is power is not necessary, I think it’s just a selling point to make it sound good. But I agree with you 100% it’s not a better shave. Cheers 😊
Cheers for the comment. Yep - I tried to be really objective in testing it - on and off and am fairly certain it does nothing to make the shave better. This also makes sense in that they don't make any claims to it being a better shave either. Just another gimmick that is designed to fool you into thinking it shaves closer. Thanks !
@@sharpshaves the shave isn’t closer with the power feature. The 2 best Gillette razors in my opinion are the proglide manual razor and the labs exfoliating
@@stevehayes8867 I think I'm with you on those top 2.
@@sharpshaves did try the heated razor and didn’t really like it, more of a gimmick. Have you tried any of the Gillette shave gels?
Good video I love shaving I like shaving with edge shaving gel
Cheers ! I haven't tried edge gel yet but will have a look for it. Thanks for the idea. Yep - I love shaving too. Good to make it interesting and not a chore. Thanks
@@sharpshaves you welcome
Great to see you back, unfortunately not a razor for me, too many blades and as usual soaps and creams struggle with cartridge razors due to the awful lube strips. Cheers🍻🥃
debatable if he vibrations does anything but if you do look at the blades there are vibrating/moving btw shaving soap you use really gunks up the razors with soap scum , dont get that with proraso and nivea tube soaps
I find it ironic that a company that sell mens products Calls all men rapests..
@sharpshaves when are you uploading the new shave video
Just uploaded it Steve. Hope you like it. Thanks for suggesting it.
They dont last 3 shaves so i bought harry and it last me like 2 month i pay 120 for heat razor for nothing
Yep. Agree. Heat is a big waste of money
Thanks for the review welcome back glad your feeling better now I love your videos and voice i would love to meet you sometime and talk with you and do a shave together and maybe even a hands on demo together
Thanks !! Always up for meeting new people. I'm in the UK
Wouldnt it been better if they embedded the green bar on blade as after time razor wiuld ware down and have to buy new razor?
@sharpshaves I’ve been using the proglide and it really is a great close comfortable shave, as is the labs razor in terms of performance they are both the same shave. The best 2 razors in my opinion, I would highly recommend them 👍
I'm testing the power ProGlide now. Thanks for the idea
@@sharpshaves no problem, personally I think the power is a gimmick but it is all down to preference
@sharpshaves when are you posting the video?
@stevehayes8867 I'm going to use it for the next week and do the vid next weekend
@@sharpshaves what’s your thoughts on the power so far ?
Been using this razor since 2016. Best one ever. Will never use another razor.
It's great when you find your 'forever' razor! What is it that makes you like it so much?
@@sharpshaves It's the only razor that doesn't butcher my skin. I have really sensitive skin. It gives a close shave too which I like.
Very nice shave. By the way - I also had contact with Marathon des Sables...sitting comfortably in a chair in the classroom and reading about it with my students :) I am full of admiration - congratulations!
Ha. Thank you. Yes, it is a really interesting event for people. Everyone wants to hear my stories which is good !!
What aftershave would you recommend?
That's a really tricky, personal choice. If you want to try something different that doesn't cost the earth try 'Thistle and Black Pepper' by the Scottish Fine Soaps Co. www.scottishfinesoaps.com/collections/thistle-black-pepper
if you need video ideas then how about trying a proper straight razor (i.e. one that you hone and strop) instead of those stick things?
Such a good idea. I'll try and find one on ebay and give it a go !! Will make a fun video whatever
I've bought one. Need to give it a whirl
Got there eventually😂but still a cracking razor, don’t know whether a feather blade would have cut thro or not? Cheers🍻🥃
Yeah. Was not the most elegant or quickest but it coped pretty well considering. Cheers to you too as always
What a shame you didn't persevere, you would have looked great with the beard. No moustache either...lol. How about growing the moustache back? Would look good on it's own.
Ha !! I knew you'd be disappointed. Even mentioned you in the video. The beard was driving me crazy. Movember maybe ...
@@sharpshaves Should have said well done for the running Friend, good on you for that but taking off the beard is another matter...lol. You have a great coverage to exploit sometime I hope! Look forward to the Movember moustache but you know I will want you to keep it going at month end!
Ha ha. Thanks re the running and unless you can tell me how to stop it itching like crazy then I'm not so sure I'll be able to cope longer than a few weeks
@@sharpshaves Not an expert but there are barms available- see You Tube posts but if you allow it to grow the itch goes as the beard develops after just a few weeks. Do give it a try, am sure you won't be disappointed 👍
would not have had you down as a runner, especially something as intense at that! wow very impressive!
Ha. Cheers ! Yes it was pretty epic
I've been a Gillette user for over 20 years. It gave me a very good shave, but got tired of paying so much money for them. I tried Harrys, im saving a ton of cash and have never looked back. Thank you for your review.
Long time no see, have u tried the one blade razor? not yet tried it myself, wasn’t to keen on the thought of proprietary blades🤔
Sorry to take a while to reply. Not exactly sure what you mean as the Leaf takes any razor pretty much. You just need to snap a blade in half. Was it the Twig you were talking about? Cheers
After so many years, I just found out, those blades have a trimmer on the backside 😅
Ha. Yes. Very useful with such a broad head
Styler blades are trash the bic ones are better hek 2al haydeke
How much is Gillette lab razor¹
Ma bi2asir to shave without cream ma bye5zo2 it is just more ideal. If you have to swipe once do it nothing will happen it is just smoother with cream. Don't stress dont think habit
My Gillette when i clean it i use a tooth brush. I get more shaves with 1razor at least 3 months 1 blade
the head fits the fusion handles as well
what make is that badger brush?
Yes, tell me the make of your brush please 🙏🏻 i have a floppy one and need something stiffer
Sorry for slow reply. It is one I got from Geo Trumper many years ago. Yes, a tight knot is better I think. Really works the beard well and lifts it for the shave. Cheers