QShave Razor
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A shave with the QShave razor (also sold as the Mingshi). I purchased mine for less than tgen dollars. At thst time, it came with freee shipping. This is a clone of the wonderful Merkur Futur razor. Is the clone as good as the Futur?
Note: If you do purchase a QShave razor and have blade alignment issues, this gentleman's post on BadgerandBlade.com may help: goo.gl/afsuDr
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QShave razor on AliExpress.com: goo.gl/QrNRmb
MingShi razor on AliExpress.com: goo.gl/DTSq7G
Merkur Futur (matte finish) on Amazon.com: amzn.to/2H67LPz
Merkur Futur (chrome finish) on westcoastshaving.com: goo.gl/8HyiUT
Gillette 7 O'clock Super Stainless Double Edge Safety Razor Blades (100 blades): amzn.to/2CcTvku
Vikings Blade Luxury Badger Brush: amzn.to/2CdHZVU
Vikings Blade Admiral Razor and Brush Stand: amzn.to/2G4ayrg
Vikings Blade Chairman Luxury Shaving Bowl: amzn.to/2G4ayrg
Vikings Blade Black Forest Pre Shave Oil: amzn.to/2Bo6l2D
Taylor of Old Bond Street Eton College Shaving Cream: amzn.to/2H3HNfP
Skin Bracer After Shave, Original: amzn.to/2H5Sv5p
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Hi Mark- Very nice comparison video; thank you! Have an enjoyable start to the week. All the best.
Mike H thanks,! So glad to hear that you enjoyed it.
Thank you!!!!
My pleasure.
Nice review Mark, waiting to see you use an open comb safety razor.
conchagua, thank yu for the kind words.:) I did do a video of a shave with an open comb razor.:) a 100 year old open comb razor:) czcams.com/video/qj0k_hVXAfg/video.html
But, I think you'd like to see one with a newer open comb razor? I'm putting it on my list.:)
You did a good review of that razor. Thank you. I want to order one from Aliexpress. Greetings from Venice italy
Thank you!:) I'm glad to hear it helped.:)
im sorry i didnt state the setting i had mine on,,,it was on 3,,,,the whole shave both passes on 3 and it did a beautiful job....aggressive a lil bit but i love it,,,smooth as silk,,it shaves better than my black beauty even
No problem.:) As with any razor, YMMV.:) I have several adjustable razors. In using them, I sometimes get confused where the best setting is for each.:)
G;ad ot hear the QShave works well for you.:) If I were to travel, this is one of the razors I'd consider taking. It's adjustable and cost me very little. I can afford to lose it. Although, I know I'd be mad as hornets for losing it!):) The point is, with the QShave, I'd only be out ten bucks or so. Whereas if I were to lose my Merkur Futur, I'm looking at 80 bucks to replace.
Love your video dude 👍
Thks for your , honest review
My pleasure.:) I need to explore it a bit more in future videos.:)
I have a few good Razer's but for $10 I'd love to get one just to try . I like your videos . Thanks
David, here's the QShave razor on AliExpress: goo.gl/8YHLTm Just over 11 bucks.:)
Here it is as the MingShi: goo.gl/RZTw4T Again, just over 11 bucks.
If you search for "adjustable razor" on the site, you'll find that there are other brands/manufacturers/sellers selling the same razor. Since making the video, the price has gone up just a bit. Most razors offered are in the 11 to 12 dollar range (depending on what other items you add to the package - blades, stand, cover, etc.). Still, it's under 13 bucks with free shipping.
Great vid-thorough
Thank you very much for the kind words. Greatly appreciated.:)
Ordered one of these getting delivered tomorrow
Love your videos
Thanks, John!:) Hope the QShave works for you.:) Mine has been enjoyable.:)
Thanks for the Hash Mark and indented cap to the left after placing a blade in the head. Not in the instructions or that was the part in chinese? I had my second shave with the qshave adj today. better than the first with the qshave blades. Next up astra or personna or gillette or anything but unmarked Qblades
happy to help.:) just a small detail I stumbled on.:) Glad to hear the razor is coming along.:)
I do not like those big razers . But for the money I may just get one to try it . I have a Merkur 38c and a Edwin Jagger de89 . I love them both . Thanks . Your videos are good .
I find both the QShave and Futur to be quite maneuverable despite their size.:)
Thanks for the kind words regarding my videos.:)
The 38c is a superb razor. Jacked up with an Astra, the perfect shave💪
So I got a QShave adjustable and had trouble getting the cap back on; I even cut my finger trying. I think I prefer the butterfly option.
Bob, sorry to hear this. When adjusting, I sometimes hold the razor head in a towel. Agree, butterfly TTOs are great! t's the very reason why my first razor was the Chieftain. I wanted the safety and ease of use of a TTO. Plus, end tabs of the blade were enclosed. A couple of good points for those looking for a safety razorand wanting to move to the traditional wet shave.:)
@@MarkSzorady I have about 7 razors, some enclosed, others not, and I haven't had a problem with that. You make closing it look easy in the videos. I'll be more careful. I did get a good shave from it, and I liked the weight and balance.
@@bobleroe3859 Sometimes it's not the razor at all. It cn be jsut handling theblade that bites. Once in a blue moon. I do a couple of things to try and alleviate that. I think I may discuss these on MMMB as it's easier to show than to type out.
@@MarkSzorady Getting the top cap off is easy, but I really struggle getting it back on. You make it look easy.
I've got one myself, but I just seem to be terrible at shaving with it, constantly cutting myself, especially around the nose.
Well, without knowing too much about your skin, beard, age, etc., I can only take a guess and suggest a few things. Give Tabac Shaving soap or Mitchell's Wool Fat shaving soap a try. You just may need a lather that gives a bit more protection. Perhaps a pre-shave oil is in order, too.
Also, start out at the lowest setting and don't dial up too much for successive passes. Try only two shave passes at mild settings. Remember, use a light touch and let the weight of the razor do all the work. It's like golf. Let the club do the work.:)
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Mitchell's Wool Fat Shave Refill Soap: amzn.to/2PRXVrZ
Tabac Original By Maurer & Wirtz For Men. Shaving Soap Bowl 4.4 Ounces: amzn.to/2FgjgqR
Tabac Original By Maurer & Wirtz For Men Shaving Soap Bowl Refill, 4.4-Ounces: amzn.to/2qEgdhY
Pre-Shave oils: amzn.to/2JWufob
I like Vikings Blade pre-shave oil: amzn.to/2RM2ktR
HTH.
Nice vid Mark. My Q shave was a disaster, blade balance was bad, the bottom plate was bent, so it bent both ends of the blade up and the screw thread in the handle was so loose with the thread on the bottom plate it wobbled just by looking at it. I got the merkur futur after that. It is my top razor by far. Get what you pay for, or luck with the q shave you recieve. Mine was a dud.
jazjac17 so sorry to hear this. I've had similar experience with other bargain razors. Alignment, etc. Was way off. I agree. You get what you pay for.
Welcome to the club. My QShave is crap too.
Patrick, sorry to hear this. Mine is just okay. It's a throw of the dice.
I got a knock off murker 34c . It looks just like the real thing . Feels the same . I just can't get a good shave with it . I always get razer burn . I love my real murker 38c . Always a great shave. I quess you get what you pay for .
I'm curious as to where you got the 34C knockoff. I hear the 38C is quite good.:)
There's a stand-alone razor stand (cup style) made just for the Futur (Q-Shave). I put Plasti Dip on my handle so it doesn't slip.
Jill Snoddon I think I've seen these stands. Shaving cup/mug on the bottom?
no, you can see them on geofatboy's Shave Nation store.
The Solo Razor Stand?
Jill Snoddon that's where I was.
Yes.
That bowl is surprisingly efficient
It really is.:) Some wet savers find the size to be a bit to small. I find that it's the perfect size for me.:) It does a nice job.:)
Mark Szorady yeah you don’t need a Soup bowl of lather for 3 passes lol
I just got a 1969 black beauty a few days ago... I’ve been TWS for 11 months and here’s my razor inventory
1930’s Gillette “NEW” LongComb barhandle
49’gillette SuperSpeed
1964 Gillette Slim Adjustable
1969 Gillette Black beauty
Also have a black and gold Schick Krona and a old vest travel razor from the 60’s or 70’s
@@mikerose51 Agree.:)
I just used mine for the first time I used Proraso pre/post barrister and man “cool” very Agressive on the higher settings
Nice. Not a bad razor for the money. I don't think the calibration and Q/C is as strict as the Merkur Futur, but it does give a nice shave. How's the blade balance?
Hey mark! 💈😁✌️💈 I didn’t notice anything wrong but next time I shave with it I will take a closer look
I only mention because some have reported that the blade balance is off. Mine feels like it is off just a hair. Not a deal breaker. Some have reported a large imbalance. One fix is to simply flip the cap around.:) If it ever feels off, give that a try. My guess is, though, that's it's fine.:)
Update: yes I just did a shave with it this morning and the one side is indeed more aggressive and the other is normal.. people could think of it like the Vikings Blade Emperor with the scalloped side and straight bar side lol. Or I could only use the good side. I used both today and I even got a nick on a low setting on the messed up side thinking i was safe lol smh
@@mikerose51 Sounds like mine, not too noticeable but still off a bit.
"Honey, are you in there talking to the mirror again?"
"I told you! Don't bug me while I'm shaving!"
:):) LOL!:):)
Hey! Thanks for the review :) I’m thinking on buying this Qrazor for Leg use , haha do you think this would work? Thanks!
Hi, Muriel Morales. I'm not really sure. I'd think that for shaving the legs, you'd want a handle with some more knurling and grip, correct? the QShave's handle is somewhat smooth, although the matte finish does give it some grippiness plus the indentation the handle affords a good ledge, so to speak, to grasp it. I'm guessing it would work as well as any other razor provided your hands were kept dry. I know when I use the QShve (or Futur), I make sure ot dry my hands a bit.
Mark Szorady thanks for the answer!! No I’m more clear about it. Have a great day!
@@murielmorales5332 My pleasure.:)
A really cool looking razor. It reminds me of Jason X or something.
Very futuristic look.:)
I prefer the finish of the Qshave
Yes, some folks really like the matte finish.:)
I have a lot of hair , thank God. But it must feel nice to be bald ! So clean . If I was in the army I would shave my head . 100 % . Lol
this guy is so cute when he closes his eyes and rubs his face with the after shave ....lol
Did you even have growth on your face? Maybe being so fair skinned, it doesn't show up on camera. I'm a mid-January 2018 newbie to DE wet shaving as you know. I am now in the process of testing out two sample packs of razors I have. I chose this QShave Razor to test them as I can learn the razor and it is adjustable. I used Plasti Dip on the handle and it is absolutely wonderful for grip. I bought the stand for the QShave at the same time. I have to use that stand for another razor as the Plasti Dip makes it too thick to use the stand it is made for. I like using the bloom water for a pre-shave.
Is your blade evenly balanced on both sides?
Yes, I always check for that.
Jill Snoddon Yes. I have s good deal of growth. I am fairly skinned for sure. Even though I've lost my hair, I'm blonde haired , blue eyed. Probably hard to see on camera even though I recently upgraded.:)
Geofatboy got a great shave with it . Wtf . Is he just trying to sell them ?
I haven't seen his video. However, as with any razor, YMMV.:)
Yeah, he sells them but he tells you up front in his CZcams review. "If you can afford the real deal Merkur, go with that instead."
i won my ming shi in a give away and just recieved it yesterday. i shaved with it today and its freaking bad ass,,,,awesome awesome,,,check out the video on my page
Excellent!:) An even better price that I got mine!:)
Subscribed.:) Neat opening.:)
Ming Shi is better than Qshave
Come on dude, just go on eBay and get a classic Gillette adjustable DE razor. You can never go wrong with a classic Gillette DE razor.
BennyCFD agree.:). And I have one:). Check out my bond and Barista video.
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Yeah, I was contemplating buying the Ming 3000 but decided instead on a couple of Slim Adjustables. One for use, other for display. I figure the money i saved on a possible dud Ming paid for the second Slim.