Matt, I’m with you 100%. It’s commendable that this guy had a vision and saw it through. I’m a guy who doesn’t own any razor more expensive than $50 USD. But I’m not a mega wealthy guy who can afford the “top of the line” things. My little Gillette Silver Tip is my go to, and I have seen some of these collector who spend $10,000 on shaving supplies in a year or two. So for those collectors that have that sort of disposable income, this will be a great piece for them. It’s silly to hate something just because you can’t afford it. 🤣
How can you hate on the guy for creating a piece of art? That's what this is, it is art that is functional and shaves. Even though I'm not buying it, I can definitely appreciate it. I think my Konsul and Ambassador razors are also a work of art. I personally want to see more companies like RazoRock that offer high quality precision razors in premium materials at a price for everyone. However, RazoRock might be unique and have that market already.
Manuel did an incredible job with the Tedalus razor. Hands down, the absolute best looking razor I’ve ever seen. Hats off to Matt for the review🙏🏼 Manuel should be proud of his achievement💪🏼. I understand all of the different view points.. but I would prefer to appreciate the vision, the leap of faith and production effort that was put into this work. This wasn’t achieved without a lot of R&D. Incredible job Manuel💪🏼 Happy New Year to all🙏🏼
I have a background in Marketing and you are bang on. While I would never spend that much on a razor, I can see why people would want to be in that exclusive club. I bet that razor doubles in value in less than 10 years, provided the creator keeps his promise and limits production to 100 units. Display it with pride; look at it every day and smile. You're a lucky man to be able to afford such a gorgeous work of art.
Sometimes people want to have something beautiful even for the ordinary day things. I buy an insanely expensive toothpaste of wich I didn’t even liked the taste first just because the tube looks beautiful. I thought I’ll just reuse the tube and fill it up with a normal toothpaste. Well after using one tube I love the taste now but hate the taste of normal ones XD as the bathroom is maybe the first place one uses in the morning why not let it look nice with beautiful tools :) I finally found a toothbrush what looks kinda nice. Not perfect. But still better than the other plastic things. Now I only need to hide my mouth wash. XD
If I was a cartridge shaver, I'd think that you guys are insane. As a DE shaver and collector I am scrambling for the words and thoughts to justify the purchase of the Tedalus Velocity. Your video has gotten me a few steps closer to making the leap. Thanks! Ta'hell with the nay-sayers and negative opinions. Stroke that collection!
Not so crazy if you're a traditional wet shaver. It's crazy that I have three segmented cases of modern razors, several hundred blades and 30 to 50 soaps too. I get it and that's a sweet razor! I'm glad you were able to get one and show it to us Matt, really very cool. Thank You!
I am using my Raw RS-18 this week and the packaging is second to none for any razor ever made. Don’t forget Carbon and their Damascus razors. They go for over $1k. I do not know what an engraved Shield razor goes for, but I am sure it isn’t cheap. I’m with you in that it is nice to see high quality products and it is up to the individual to decide whether they are willing to pay for it. No hate, just respect. Happy New Year.
First I view it critically but then I got over myself to spend the money and was really pleasantly surprised. Sublime in all situations and the shave is just insanely good.
Great review, Matt! Thanks for investing in it and sharing with us. Price is all about the value that something brings to someone - as I say whenever someone criticises the Ambassador’s price; people will pay $1,000 for an iPhone and it’ll be redundant in a few years…these razors are beautifully crafted to last many, many lifetimes.
@@Argy_V so you wouldn’t leave your house to your kids then? Your car will still be in the same condition in 50 years? $1,000 on one man’s daily shaver over his lifetime plus that again of his son’s/nephews lifetime and their son’s lifetime etc is nothing.
It made my coffee for me too!!!!😂🤣😂 that was Great!!👍 thank you for purchasing this and giving a review… your reviews are highly regarded and much appreciated and it’s great that you include your insights the way that you do into the actual cost for productions
Great video, I think you nailed it. I own many knives that are over $500 and some of them have never been used. I just love their beauty and craftsmanship. Same goes for a razor like this. You may never use it, but you will always enjoy the beauty of it and respect what it took to make it.
I honestly think it’s a great deal of money but true craftsmanship comes with a craftsmanship price. This the reason that Rex razors are worth the money they are functional works of art that will last for generations. I know people who are commenting on the Tedalus saying it’s to expensive but have bought Wolfman razor for almost the same price. No one is being forced to purchase one. All the power to someone with the vision to create such an incredibly beautiful piece of functional art.
Today you don't even need to spend that much to have a CNC 316L stainless steel piece, I bought a replica of the Mamba 70 from DSCosmetic for less than 50 dollars and it's perfect and will last forever.
Nice review Matt. What fantastic presentation for the razor and the finish looked flawless. I admit I thought the price was crazy for this razor but you’re right, this is a collector’s item that you take out once in a while. Excellent analogy.
I've been waiting to see a review of this razor since it was released. Whatever this razor is worth the money or not, it's up to the individual to decide. For some people it's all about saving money and getting the best shave possible on a budget, while others don't care about the money and want the best of the best. Everyone is right for himself and there're no wrong answers here. It's just said that people get into either the very inexpensive camp and call those who are willing to spend more than $100 on a razor crazy and then there are those who do the opposite and make fun of those who buy inexpensive razors.
I think your commentary is spot on. My manufacturing experience tells me how much something of this quality costs to produce. I also appreciate your analogy of vintage cars. In reality, wet shaving is a much more affordable hobby in the grand scheme of things. While I have no plans to purchase the razor, I do appreciate those who would and don't think of it as excessive for $1K. One last comparison. How many watches (and expensive ones) can you collect? They all tell time.
Matt, RESPECT, for making this video. I have a variety of razors in my collection, costs ranging from less than $100 to more than $400. Do I need a $400 razor to get a great shave? No more than I need a luxury watch to tell the time (but I wear one)! We all have a different price point we won’t go above and should respect each others perspectives. It’s an absolutely gorgeous razor! I’m not itching to buy one, but congratulations anyone who does on their purchase. Enjoy!
Kudos! Manuel's artistic vision has resulted in an aesthetically pleasing and functional tool, which will give it's owners a lot of pleasure over the years. Well worth it. I enjoyed the video, thanks Matt.
I have a Tedalus Essence and it’s easily the best shavette today. If Manuel makes a product you can bet it’s going to be first class personified. If I wasn’t into my straight razors and honing more so a part of me would love to add this beautifully crafted piece of art but the price point is what hold many back. We should appreciate the work behind this razor and Manuel making a phenomenal product!
Just had a look on the essence. looks really nice. I am not sure how solid the blade mechanism is though. I started to use a shavette for my first stroke when I haven’t shaved for longer. Just wanted to try and bought one for 4 euros. Meanwhile I use it regularly. Especially when flying with cabin luggage only. I actually see the wear and tear on its wooden handle XD. For being at home I actually bought a knife. Well, I could step up the tool with the Essence if it wasn’t sold out. I mean especially when I have the luck of having a nice bathroom I also want to enjoy my shave in a special way. ;)
Great vid, Matt! Totally agree. Wouldn't spend that much on one razor personally, but certainly no judgment on anyone who would. Plus, it's a beautiful piece of machinery! All the best for a HNY!
I for one, quite enjoyed this soap box rant :) Really enjoyed your take on the razor Matt, as well as the added insight you provided as a razor maker yourself!
Matt,… thanks for taking a chance on this razor. This is something I,.. being retired, couldn’t buy. It was great to hear your honest thoughts on it. I really appreciate your videos. Lindsay 💈
Great review. Great Rant. I prefer lighter weight razors, so I am looking forward to the Tedalus Aluminum version! You are right about those of us who have 20 brushes, and 50 soaps/aftershaves...and complain about a unique high priced item. You buy something like this, because you can. Thanks for posting this review.
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Haters always hate. They hate Apple and they hate Ryobi...we need to always remember what Elon Musk stated in his interview a month or so back. You did a fantastic job of your presentation in the video. I do hope you keep it for your collection. My wife and I have a 1965 Mustang (air condition, disc front breaks, and a push button AM radio, 289 in Poppy Red) which we bought new which only has 80,000 miles. It is our Tedious razor. It is only little people that cannot understand that concept. They see a big house on a hill and demand it be torn down out of jealously. But there are the few that see the big house on the hill and believe they can also achieve such. Again, great presentation
Yeah, a lot will yell about the price, but the truth is everyday someone is buying what someone else has envisioned, developed, and invested their capital into. So i understand the asking price. And i understand why Matt picked it up. I see that Razor like the thousand dollar suite in the closet. The material, craftsmanship is what its all about, and man does it feel awesome when you put it on.
Value is relative. Collectors that can afford it will buy it. If it gets a cult following like the RS-10 or BBS-1, it’ll be a great piece in a collection. If you wouldn’t pay that much for a razor, don’t buy it. I’m sure they’ll all eventually sell. Thanks for another great review, Matt!
Great review! I said over in discord that this wouldn’t be a razor the every day guy will get, but for the high end collector this is will be a great addition to their collection. I also appreciate the added insight into material cost, speaking of which you should look at the presentation of Lamba razors, I have the Lambda Athena and it’s the best presentation in modern shaving in my opinion.
Great review Matt. I too got near BBS on my first pass with the grain without any irritation. Let the haters hate while we go enjoy a nice razor that was made without compromise in mind.
I am completely wowed by the Tedalus product! I agree with you, I deeply respect the maker of the product. I am awed by the razor. Thank you, Matt, for bringing it to our attention. I do agree with all that you say.
Matt, this was a very fair and informative review. The razor is beautiful and yes, expensive. But price is very subjective. I started with purchasing a $50.00 razor and thought that was the end of it. Now, I am purchasing a $400.00 razor and not thinking twice about the investment. I am sure he will sell these out and once they are gone and the prices on all the other razors on the market, for this quality, are even more expensive, we will all say "we should have bought it back when it was cheap". Happy New Year all.
Thanks for the review, Matt. Quite an interesting razor and amazing packaging/presentation. The rolex style medallion is a nice touch. Kudos to the creator for following his passion and vision.
For those who hate on the razor, thats on them. Looks like a beautiful product. Would I spend the money? I don't know. Difficult to justify. But as you point out, it is a special item. Thank you for this vid!
I think it’s an incredible, looking razor and I’m excited to see processes like this happening. It is nice to see when someone takes an idea and is able to take take that idea and put it into action.
Great review Matt. Thanks for sharing. The razor is way out of my budget, but i can appreciate it just the same. I look forward to more of your videos.
Very well done Matt, honesty is why I watch your videos. And for me Oneblade Genesis is the top of the line razor that I barely use but I like to admire it.
Wowwwwww you did it. The Swiss razor. I mean The Razor. The Tedalus Shavette is also an excellent piece🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭🌟. This is The Formula 1 🔝 razor, and the price... It's a F1 price!
Awesome video Matt.👍🏾😊 . When I saw this razor online some weeks back, I kept saying WOW! so many times, and went through all that was written about it, and one phrase popped up: 'Timeless Perfection'. Your review of this awesome razor confirms my gut feeling towards this razor. As a piece of Art, it's worth its price tag; and with the added excellence in function as a shaving tool, it's a fulfilling investment for those who know, appreciate and enjoy the fulfillment that comes from using quality. I love it, and shall add it to my collection alongside the very solid razors I now enjoy so much (Rockwell, Envoy, Edwin Jagger 316). Thanks for your candid review of this phenomenal work of excellent art, form and function.❤👍🏾
Simply a beautifully executed product, well packaged and presented, and exquisite in every facet. $1,000? Totally checks all the boxes for a product at that price point. Is it for me? No. But I was never the target market, either. Very best of luck to Tedalus selling these units quickly so he can work his magic on another project - an injector, perhaps??
Great review Matt! Will I buy one? Probably not, but to each his own. I think for a guy who collects like you do and creates awesome razors in his own right having one is almost obligatory. Cheers!
110%, this is not just a razor, it is art and he can charge whatever he wants. The market will decide the value, and seems to have said it is worth the asking price. Just look at the cost of watches or other luxury goods. This is a luxury item from a designer who wanted his idea made into reality.
Thanks for this honest professional review. As a collector of various precious objects such as fountain pens, rare men hats etc, I think this is a great razor very high quality made in Switzerland and it is going to be a rare item. Worth the money and I hope I can get one.
That's a trophy razor for sure. Luxury items like this is more for status, been part of a small group, not because is the best shave that you'll ever get. Looks beautiful
My dad always said the hate comes from those who can’t afford….if $1K was disposable and didn’t even register on the bank balance I bet you hands down everyone would buy one no questions. If I could I would, I can’t, so I’ll just admire from a distance but I’ll never hate on it. Enjoy the razor and I hope it brings you many more moments of joy Matt.
I bought almost all the high end razors in the world and after all the smoke clears I would say my cheap under 50 dollar razors are just as smooth and comfortable. For me the Merkur 37c and the Razorock Sloc are very good shavers.
Some people have to the best of everything, and do not have to have the best. Those people do not say what does it cost, they say I want it. Very cool Razor, it’s fine Car. Bagatti is maybe the finest Car. If nothing else Matt you have something very unique One of One Hundred.👍
Great review, great talk. I bought an Essence by Tedalus exactly 6 minutes after they were on the market. It is the world’s most elite and unique replaceable blade straight. Manuel is meticulous in his design and presentation. I would encourage anyone who is able to buy and wants a unique and luxurious shave piece to just pay the price. When I was in the horse world, good clean fresh hay was $4 per bale…ENORMOUS discounts and bargains were available to those who WANTED the stuff that had already been through the horse. I’m not buying one, but I could.
I think it’s a gorgeous piece of kit and I agree with everything you’ve said. Can most of us watching this afford this razor? Probably yes. The question is, is it a priority. I mountain bike and my bike was $5000! Could I afford it? Not really but it is a priority to me!
Great review of this razor. As you I can see that the packaging is first line quality. I know that the packaging doesn't perform the shave but for the amount of money being charged you should expect quality packaging. You, being involve with the manufacturing aspect of your razors know and see the detail put into the finish of the razor. Detailing the finish such as knowing that certain parts must be masked off while polishing and different amounts of sand blasting were performed or just tumbling to get the texture desired. This is just so that the razor looks superb. I see that not only does the razor look great it gives a fantastic shave. The .89 blade gap IMO is the perfect choice, not to mild or aggressive. Even though I cannot afford this razor I do see the 100 razors being sold. As you stated many will not be used but just stored away as a great art work is stored in appreciation of the artist.
Awesome review Matt! Good on you for the purchase and sharing with us! Most of us probably will never acquire this, but at least we have this video! Lol
Nice thing to have Matt but I cannot help to think what the BOSS said about you buying this razor LOL!! Now as for the blade mate my go to blade is the Feather blade in my go to Feather AS-D2 and I find that not much else comes even close to either.
I can’t afford it but I always have an appreciation when someone has a vision to create the best, to reset the bar, whether it’s art, tech, cars, airplanes, boats, whatever. It eventually pushes competitors to a higher level to survive. I know Matt gets it, because he created the Rex series of razors. I think he knew most folks won’t spend that kind of money, but many that love DE shaving eventually will. I’m betting the Rex venture was about way more than just ROI. That being, It has proven to be a best of the best razor. One of the very few that can measure up to the 63 year old Fat Boy, a best of the best even to this day! High quality materials, superior design and true craftsmanship never get old to me. I can’t afford a Tedalus, but if I could, I would have one. I have a Mint Fat Boy that wasn’t cheap, and I WILL soon treat myself to an Ambassador. I think all of the razors I mentioned are worth every bit of their price if you can afford them. If the Tedalus was overpriced junk, I would mock it too, but that doesn’t appear to be the case. Like the Fat Boys, Aristocrats, the Rex Series and a few others, I see them as “ Functional Art”. Best of the Best. God Bless those with a vision and the will to push it to fruition! I see the Tedalus as a near guaranteed Collectors Item. GREAT Review, Matt!
I own a Rocnel Sailor wich is in the same price range. These are razors of the luxury class, like a Rolls Royce is a luxury car or a swiss made watch like Rolex or Omega is a luxurious way to tell the time. There is nothing wrong with luxury, it gives you a good feeling beyond the task. One has to decide if the price is personally worth it or not.
I wanted to be outraged by that iPhone 15 Pro priced razor. But your description of the design and production convinced me not to be mad, but appreciate great craftsmanship. Now when I win the lottery I will definitely buy the Rex!
I spoke it Manuel. There will be more than one hundred made. It's not a limited edition. They have started producing the next bulk of them and they will be ready April/May.
Great shave and well said. As someone in the print industry I’d love to see some of your printing equipment used for creating the packaging! Everyone does it a bit differently and it’s awesome to see a Zund or a XYZ Axyz cutter running on foam inserts.
I know someone who purchased the Tedalus Essence, the 435 dollar shavette, which was also made in limited quantities. He told me it's the best shavette he's ever used.
That was absolutely fantastic, I love this product. Would I buy it no, but that’s not what it’s about, he’s brought something to market that will highlight wet shaving. Yes it is expensive, and many like me won’t be able to justify the cost, but some will, like Rolex watches. Big thank you to Matt for buying this product and taking the time to explain all the hidden costs and other variables. God Bless everyone ❤
Happy New to you and yours and to all your employees. I don't understand why people get upset about expensive razors or anything for that matter. If you can afford it good on you, if not it gives you something to strive for. Be happy for others instead of being jealous or resentful. Well thats my $0.02. Have a great new year take care, Peace. P.S. I really like your t- shirt hint-hint. 😊
Excellent points you've raised in this video! Would I buy it myself? Most likely not. But this video reminds me of the Limited Edition Leaf Elite SS series. When it came out for pre-order, the reaction was very similar. If I recall correctly the complete set was around 500$ Yes, that's an expensive investment. But I'm almost positive that only 25 sets were produced. Due primarily to the initial lack of interest and the extreme complexity of the parts being machined. There were issues that did arise during the manufacturing process because of the detailed intricacies of some parts. To the best of my understanding, it doesn't sound like there will be any more made. Some folks are regretting their decision to pass now. And I've only seen one complete set listed for resale since at 600$ + S/H. Of those 25, some aren't even the complete sets as some folks only ordered one or the other of the razors. So these complete sets are about as rare as hen's teeth. Lol! I am very thankful I ordered soon enough to get in at #18. And I own the complete set. The perspective from which one looks at the price from is what really determines whether it's a valid purchase or skews their reasoning. Of course, most folks don't have a 1000$ available to spend all at once either. So that's a factor as well. Enjoy and Congratulations on the purchase of your new Velocity One!
I’ve definitely spent over 1k on shaving products! I’m going to challenge myself not to buy anything shaving products till my birthday (October). And if this razor is till around, I’m going to order it!
I agree pretty much everything Matt Covered here it’s spot on!! Now last part would it be a collectors item?? Not sure maybe?? Maybe not 🤷♂️ One thing to mention under the cap could be finished better!!! But again that’s my take!! Cheers Alan H
When one is a collector, cost is secondary. Thanks for the review on a very nice looking razor/stand. If it's a bit more aggressive than a REX Envoy it would be too uncomfortable for me. Nice video and shave Matt.
Great unbiased review Matt! I’ve long been a fan of Tedalus, I have the essence and absolutely love it. The velocity one is way outside my price range, and it likely doesn’t shave any better than my other high end razors, but I’ll be darned if I don’t want one lol, it would look killer sitting beside the Essence in my den. Have a great weekend bud!
You are spot on with your position on this razor. You are the voice of a craftsman. Both my grandsons are self employed machinists and fabricators. I think your numbers may be on the conservative side when machining 316. This is definitely a presentation razor. By the way, I own an Ambassador. Why you ask? Because I wanted to.
Beautiful razor, the velocity one is a work of art! And I can't wait to see a rex butterfly razor..maybe an adjustable razor in the future...mind blowing
Great vid! Of course it’s a ridiculous razor - but gloriously so! I can’t afford one and I’m sure I wouldn’t if I could. But its existence in the world is delightful.
You said it best when you said this razor is like an expensive car. For me those who have em can enjoy em, just like they should this razor should they choose to get it. For me I won't fault anyone who wants whatever razor they want. As I say, a razor for thee may not be for me, and that's perfectly okay. I'll keep my opinion to myself about those complaining about the cost. Of everything in this video I appreciated, it was the inside baseball about the costs. That was fascinating to hear. Enjoyed the video.
I agree with your stance on this product. It is a great looking razor, it is the cost that makes it prohibitive for me, there is no way I can convince the wife it is a good investment with the amount of razors I currently have. If I only had one or two razors I may be able to get the ok stating it is an only need one forever sort of thing.
Hate it or love it this razor is art! An indulgence for the creator and the buyers. I bet it shaves like a dream
It does. So smooth. Might have cured my RAD.
Gillette new open comb long tape excellent 💯
Matt, I’m with you 100%. It’s commendable that this guy had a vision and saw it through. I’m a guy who doesn’t own any razor more expensive than $50 USD. But I’m not a mega wealthy guy who can afford the “top of the line” things. My little Gillette Silver Tip is my go to, and I have seen some of these collector who spend $10,000 on shaving supplies in a year or two. So for those collectors that have that sort of disposable income, this will be a great piece for them. It’s silly to hate something just because you can’t afford it. 🤣
How can you hate on the guy for creating a piece of art? That's what this is, it is art that is functional and shaves. Even though I'm not buying it, I can definitely appreciate it. I think my Konsul and Ambassador razors are also a work of art.
I personally want to see more companies like RazoRock that offer high quality precision razors in premium materials at a price for everyone. However, RazoRock might be unique and have that market already.
Manuel did an incredible job with the Tedalus razor. Hands down, the absolute best looking razor I’ve ever seen.
Hats off to Matt for the review🙏🏼 Manuel should be proud of his achievement💪🏼.
I understand all of the different view points.. but I would prefer to appreciate the vision, the leap of faith and production effort that was put into this work. This wasn’t achieved without a lot of R&D. Incredible job Manuel💪🏼
Happy New Year to all🙏🏼
Matt you have to keep this razor!! There is no question and YOU of all people have to put it in YOUR collection💪🏼
Thank you very much for making this review and sharing your thoughts about the Velocity-ONE. I'm delighted to see that you like our razor.
My pleasure! You created a masterpiece and I am proud to own it! Never apologize for a vision fully realized.
Beautiful piece Manuel. New Years Greetings!
I have a background in Marketing and you are bang on. While I would never spend that much on a razor, I can see why people would want to be in that exclusive club. I bet that razor doubles in value in less than 10 years, provided the creator keeps his promise and limits production to 100 units. Display it with pride; look at it every day and smile. You're a lucky man to be able to afford such a gorgeous work of art.
I'm sure every one of the 100 razors are already long sold
Sometimes people want to have something beautiful even for the ordinary day things. I buy an insanely expensive toothpaste of wich I didn’t even liked the taste first just because the tube looks beautiful. I thought I’ll just reuse the tube and fill it up with a normal toothpaste. Well after using one tube I love the taste now but hate the taste of normal ones XD as the bathroom is maybe the first place one uses in the morning why not let it look nice with beautiful tools :) I finally found a toothbrush what looks kinda nice. Not perfect. But still better than the other plastic things. Now I only need to hide my mouth wash. XD
Until the Chinese make an identical replica for less than $50 😅
If I was a cartridge shaver, I'd think that you guys are insane. As a DE shaver and collector I am scrambling for the words and thoughts to justify the purchase of the Tedalus Velocity. Your video has gotten me a few steps closer to making the leap. Thanks! Ta'hell with the nay-sayers and negative opinions. Stroke that collection!
Thanks for sharing!
Not so crazy if you're a traditional wet shaver.
It's crazy that I have three segmented cases of modern razors, several hundred blades and 30 to 50 soaps too.
I get it and that's a sweet razor!
I'm glad you were able to get one and show it to us Matt, really very cool. Thank You!
I’m glad you decided to keep the razor Matt, it’s and amazing razor down to the presentation. This razor will gain value no doubt.
I am using my Raw RS-18 this week and the packaging is second to none for any razor ever made. Don’t forget Carbon and their Damascus razors. They go for over $1k. I do not know what an engraved Shield razor goes for, but I am sure it isn’t cheap. I’m with you in that it is nice to see high quality products and it is up to the individual to decide whether they are willing to pay for it. No hate, just respect. Happy New Year.
First I view it critically but then I got over myself to spend the money and was really pleasantly surprised. Sublime in all situations and the shave is just insanely good.
In the world of fountain pens, there are lots of $1000+ pens. The Razor community is just catching up.
Totally agreed 👍🏼👍🏼
I love my cheap fountain pens lol.
Yup, just don't bring up watches lol
Great review, Matt! Thanks for investing in it and sharing with us. Price is all about the value that something brings to someone - as I say whenever someone criticises the Ambassador’s price; people will pay $1,000 for an iPhone and it’ll be redundant in a few years…these razors are beautifully crafted to last many, many lifetimes.
We do have one lifetime though right? 😂 Still, this razor looks amazing
@@Argy_V so you wouldn’t leave your house to your kids then? Your car will still be in the same condition in 50 years? $1,000 on one man’s daily shaver over his lifetime plus that again of his son’s/nephews lifetime and their son’s lifetime etc is nothing.
yeah . If the razor can do iphone does lol.
Wow 🤩. A rex butterfly?? Can’t wait to see that! Hopefully we hear more as you develop it. Cheers.
He showed a bit of it in a live stream a few months ago. It wasn't the actual razor, just like a model of it.
It made my coffee for me too!!!!😂🤣😂 that was Great!!👍 thank you for purchasing this and giving a review… your reviews are highly regarded and much appreciated and it’s great that you include your insights the way that you do into the actual cost for productions
Great video, I think you nailed it. I own many knives that are over $500 and some of them have never been used. I just love their beauty and craftsmanship. Same goes for a razor like this. You may never use it, but you will always enjoy the beauty of it and respect what it took to make it.
Wow, that was interesting! You made an excellent case for it. I won’t be a customer, but I will be an admirer.
I appreciate that!
I honestly think it’s a great deal of money but true craftsmanship comes with a craftsmanship price. This the reason that Rex razors are worth the money they are functional works of art that will last for generations. I know people who are commenting on the Tedalus saying it’s to expensive but have bought Wolfman razor for almost the same price. No one is being forced to purchase one. All the power to someone with the vision to create such an incredibly beautiful piece of functional art.
Today you don't even need to spend that much to have a CNC 316L stainless steel piece, I bought a replica of the Mamba 70 from DSCosmetic for less than 50 dollars and it's perfect and will last forever.
Nice review Matt. What fantastic presentation for the razor and the finish looked flawless. I admit I thought the price was crazy for this razor but you’re right, this is a collector’s item that you take out once in a while. Excellent analogy.
I've been waiting to see a review of this razor since it was released. Whatever this razor is worth the money or not, it's up to the individual to decide. For some people it's all about saving money and getting the best shave possible on a budget, while others don't care about the money and want the best of the best. Everyone is right for himself and there're no wrong answers here. It's just said that people get into either the very inexpensive camp and call those who are willing to spend more than $100 on a razor crazy and then there are those who do the opposite and make fun of those who buy inexpensive razors.
I think your commentary is spot on. My manufacturing experience tells me how much something of this quality costs to produce. I also appreciate your analogy of vintage cars. In reality, wet shaving is a much more affordable hobby in the grand scheme of things. While I have no plans to purchase the razor, I do appreciate those who would and don't think of it as excessive for $1K. One last comparison. How many watches (and expensive ones) can you collect? They all tell time.
Matt, RESPECT, for making this video. I have a variety of razors in my collection, costs ranging from less than $100 to more than $400. Do I need a $400 razor to get a great shave? No more than I need a luxury watch to tell the time (but I wear one)! We all have a different price point we won’t go above and should respect each others perspectives. It’s an absolutely gorgeous razor! I’m not itching to buy one, but congratulations anyone who does on their purchase. Enjoy!
Great rant. Great to hear from the perspective of someone who makes razors and knows what goes into it.
Kudos! Manuel's artistic vision has resulted in an aesthetically pleasing and functional tool, which will give it's owners a lot of pleasure over the years. Well worth it. I enjoyed the video, thanks Matt.
I have a Tedalus Essence and it’s easily the best shavette today. If Manuel makes a product you can bet it’s going to be first class personified.
If I wasn’t into my straight razors and honing more so a part of me would love to add this beautifully crafted piece of art but the price point is what hold many back.
We should appreciate the work behind this razor and Manuel making a phenomenal product!
Just had a look on the essence. looks really nice. I am not sure how solid the blade mechanism is though. I started to use a shavette for my first stroke when I haven’t shaved for longer. Just wanted to try and bought one for 4 euros. Meanwhile I use it regularly. Especially when flying with cabin luggage only. I actually see the wear and tear on its wooden handle XD. For being at home I actually bought a knife. Well, I could step up the tool with the Essence if it wasn’t sold out. I mean especially when I have the luck of having a nice bathroom I also want to enjoy my shave in a special way. ;)
Great vid, Matt! Totally agree. Wouldn't spend that much on one razor personally, but certainly no judgment on anyone who would. Plus, it's a beautiful piece of machinery! All the best for a HNY!
I for one, quite enjoyed this soap box rant :) Really enjoyed your take on the razor Matt, as well as the added insight you provided as a razor maker yourself!
Thank you kindly!
Matt,… thanks for taking a chance on this razor. This is something I,.. being retired, couldn’t buy. It was great to hear your honest thoughts on it. I really appreciate your videos.
Lindsay 💈
Great review. Great Rant. I prefer lighter weight razors, so I am looking forward to the Tedalus Aluminum version! You are right about those of us who have 20 brushes, and 50 soaps/aftershaves...and complain about a unique high priced item. You buy something like this, because you can. Thanks for posting this review.
only 20 brushes and only 50 soaps? lol woops i may have issues lol
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Haters always hate. They hate Apple and they hate Ryobi...we need to always remember what Elon Musk stated in his interview a month or so back. You did a fantastic job of your presentation in the video. I do hope you keep it for your collection. My wife and I have a 1965 Mustang (air condition, disc front breaks, and a push button AM radio, 289 in Poppy Red) which we bought new which only has 80,000 miles. It is our Tedious razor. It is only little people that cannot understand that concept. They see a big house on a hill and demand it be torn down out of jealously. But there are the few that see the big house on the hill and believe they can also achieve such. Again, great presentation
Yeah, a lot will yell about the price, but the truth is everyday someone is buying what someone else has envisioned, developed, and invested their capital into. So i understand the asking price. And i understand why Matt picked it up. I see that Razor like the thousand dollar suite in the closet. The material, craftsmanship is what its all about, and man does it feel awesome when you put it on.
Value is relative. Collectors that can afford it will buy it. If it gets a cult following like the RS-10 or BBS-1, it’ll be a great piece in a collection. If you wouldn’t pay that much for a razor, don’t buy it. I’m sure they’ll all eventually sell. Thanks for another great review, Matt!
Talk about a super exclusive razor.
But he brought his unique vision to fruition and made it available for purchase. Nothing wrong with that.
Great review! I said over in discord that this wouldn’t be a razor the every day guy will get, but for the high end collector this is will be a great addition to their collection. I also appreciate the added insight into material cost, speaking of which you should look at the presentation of Lamba razors, I have the Lambda Athena and it’s the best presentation in modern shaving in my opinion.
I am solidly in support of the Lambda razors, both the Ares v.2 and the Athena. Wonderful to behold and wonderful to use. Very highly recommended!!
Great review Matt. I too got near BBS on my first pass with the grain without any irritation. Let the haters hate while we go enjoy a nice razor that was made without compromise in mind.
I am completely wowed by the Tedalus product! I agree with you, I deeply respect the maker of the product. I am awed by the razor. Thank you, Matt, for bringing it to our attention. I do agree with all that you say.
Thanks for sharing!
Matt, this was a very fair and informative review. The razor is beautiful and yes, expensive. But price is very subjective. I started with purchasing a $50.00 razor and thought that was the end of it. Now, I am purchasing a $400.00 razor and not thinking twice about the investment. I am sure he will sell these out and once they are gone and the prices on all the other razors on the market, for this quality, are even more expensive, we will all say "we should have bought it back when it was cheap".
Happy New Year all.
Exactly 💯
Thanks for the review, Matt. Quite an interesting razor and amazing packaging/presentation. The rolex style medallion is a nice touch. Kudos to the creator for following his passion and vision.
For those who hate on the razor, thats on them. Looks like a beautiful product. Would I spend the money? I don't know. Difficult to justify. But as you point out, it is a special item. Thank you for this vid!
I think it’s an incredible, looking razor and I’m excited to see processes like this happening. It is nice to see when someone takes an idea and is able to take take that idea and put it into action.
When you look at it, he has simply provided the wet shaver with a high end option. Well done!
Great review Matt. Thanks for sharing. The razor is way out of my budget, but i can appreciate it just the same. I look forward to more of your videos.
Very well done Matt, honesty is why I watch your videos. And for me Oneblade Genesis is the top of the line razor that I barely use but I like to admire it.
Wowwwwww you did it. The Swiss razor. I mean The Razor. The Tedalus Shavette is also an excellent piece🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭🌟. This is The Formula 1 🔝 razor, and the price... It's a F1 price!
A great introduction to this safety razor. I agree with every word you say here. 👍🏼
Great review. Thank You Matt for buying that awesome razor and sharing it. Happy New Year.
Happy new year!
Awesome video Matt.👍🏾😊 . When I saw this razor online some weeks back, I kept saying WOW! so many times, and went through all that was written about it, and one phrase popped up: 'Timeless Perfection'. Your review of this awesome razor confirms my gut feeling towards this razor. As a piece of Art, it's worth its price tag; and with the added excellence in function as a shaving tool, it's a fulfilling investment for those who know, appreciate and enjoy the fulfillment that comes from using quality. I love it, and shall add it to my collection alongside the very solid razors I now enjoy so much (Rockwell, Envoy, Edwin Jagger 316). Thanks for your candid review of this phenomenal work of excellent art, form and function.❤👍🏾
Wow! I like the handle pattern on that one. 👍🏼
Simply a beautifully executed product, well packaged and presented, and exquisite in every facet. $1,000? Totally checks all the boxes for a product at that price point.
Is it for me? No. But I was never the target market, either. Very best of luck to Tedalus selling these units quickly so he can work his magic on another project - an injector, perhaps??
Great review Matt! Will I buy one? Probably not, but to each his own. I think for a guy who collects like you do and creates awesome razors in his own right having one is almost obligatory. Cheers!
I appreciate that!
Now I want one. You've gassed me up!
110%, this is not just a razor, it is art and he can charge whatever he wants. The market will decide the value, and seems to have said it is worth the asking price. Just look at the cost of watches or other luxury goods. This is a luxury item from a designer who wanted his idea made into reality.
Fair and well articulated Matt. I've said this before about other products: It's not for me, but I'm glad it exists. Happy New Year!
Thanks for this honest professional review. As a collector of various precious objects such as fountain pens, rare men hats etc, I think this is a great razor very high quality made in Switzerland and it is going to be a rare item. Worth the money and I hope I can get one.
That's a trophy razor for sure. Luxury items like this is more for status, been part of a small group, not because is the best shave that you'll ever get. Looks beautiful
My dad always said the hate comes from those who can’t afford….if $1K was disposable and didn’t even register on the bank balance I bet you hands down everyone would buy one no questions. If I could I would, I can’t, so I’ll just admire from a distance but I’ll never hate on it.
Enjoy the razor and I hope it brings you many more moments of joy Matt.
Another great review 👏to the haters you don't want to spend/buy high end razors. DON'T
I bought almost all the high end razors in the world and after all the smoke clears I would say my cheap under 50 dollar razors are just as smooth and comfortable. For me the Merkur 37c and the Razorock Sloc are very good shavers.
Some people have to the best of everything, and do not have to have the best.
Those people do not say what does it cost, they say I want it.
Very cool Razor, it’s fine Car. Bagatti is maybe the finest Car.
If nothing else Matt you have something very unique One of One Hundred.👍
Agree period
a giddy show and tell!
Great review, great talk. I bought an Essence by Tedalus exactly 6 minutes after they were on the market. It is the world’s most elite and unique replaceable blade straight. Manuel is meticulous in his design and presentation. I would encourage anyone who is able to buy and wants a unique and luxurious shave piece to just pay the price. When I was in the horse world, good clean fresh hay was $4 per bale…ENORMOUS discounts and bargains were available to those who WANTED the stuff that had already been through the horse. I’m not buying one, but I could.
I think it’s a gorgeous piece of kit and I agree with everything you’ve said. Can most of us watching this afford this razor? Probably yes. The question is, is it a priority. I mountain bike and my bike was $5000! Could I afford it? Not really but it is a priority to me!
Beautiful razor and I love the point of soap acquisition vs the razor!
I absolutely love mine. Its a fantastic shave. Stunning to look at. Im just super pleased. I sometimes go and just stare at it.
Great review of this razor. As you I can see that the packaging is first line quality. I know that the packaging doesn't perform the shave but for the amount of money being charged you should expect quality packaging. You, being involve with the manufacturing aspect of your razors know and see the detail put into the finish of the razor. Detailing the finish such as knowing that certain parts must be masked off while polishing and different amounts of sand blasting were performed or just tumbling to get the texture desired. This is just so that the razor looks superb. I see that not only does the razor look great it gives a fantastic shave. The .89 blade gap IMO is the perfect choice, not to mild or aggressive. Even though I cannot afford this razor I do see the 100 razors being sold. As you stated many will not be used but just stored away as a great art work is stored in appreciation of the artist.
Great points John
Awesome review Matt! Good on you for the purchase and sharing with us! Most of us probably will never acquire this, but at least we have this video! Lol
Thanks for watching!
You are right. I added everything up and it costed me like about 1.087 or something around there
Nice thing to have Matt but I cannot help to think what the BOSS said about you buying this razor LOL!! Now as for the blade mate my go to blade is the Feather blade in my go to Feather AS-D2 and I find that not much else comes even close to either.
Oooooooh, #IFeelSeen by that 20 soaps and 50 splashes mention! 😂😂😂😜
I can’t afford it but I always have an appreciation when someone has a vision to create the best, to reset the bar, whether it’s art, tech, cars, airplanes, boats, whatever. It eventually pushes competitors to a higher level to survive. I know Matt gets it, because he created the Rex series of razors. I think he knew most folks won’t spend that kind of money, but many that love DE shaving eventually will. I’m betting the Rex venture was about way more than just ROI. That being, It has proven to be a best of the best razor. One of the very few that can measure up to the 63 year old Fat Boy, a best of the best even to this day! High quality materials, superior design and true craftsmanship never get old to me. I can’t afford a Tedalus, but if I could, I would have one. I have a Mint Fat Boy that wasn’t cheap, and I WILL soon treat myself to an Ambassador. I think all of the razors I mentioned are worth every bit of their price if you can afford them. If the Tedalus was overpriced junk, I would mock it too, but that doesn’t appear to be the case. Like the Fat Boys, Aristocrats, the Rex Series and a few others, I see them as “ Functional Art”. Best of the Best. God Bless those with a vision and the will to push it to fruition!
I see the Tedalus as a near guaranteed Collectors Item. GREAT Review, Matt!
Thank you!!
I own a Rocnel Sailor wich is in the same price range. These are razors of the luxury class, like a Rolls Royce is a luxury car or a swiss made watch like Rolex or Omega is a luxurious way to tell the time. There is nothing wrong with luxury, it gives you a good feeling beyond the task. One has to decide if the price is personally worth it or not.
I wanted to be outraged by that iPhone 15 Pro priced razor. But your description of the design and production convinced me not to be mad, but appreciate great craftsmanship. Now when I win the lottery I will definitely buy the Rex!
If I could buy one, I would buy one. Like you said it is an heirloom. It has already appreciated in value.
I respect it. Good for him.
Hi Matt- Great, informative video; thank you! A very Happy New Year and all the best in 2024!
I spoke it Manuel. There will be more than one hundred made. It's not a limited edition. They have started producing the next bulk of them and they will be ready April/May.
cool thx
Great shave and well said. As someone in the print industry I’d love to see some of your printing equipment used for creating the packaging! Everyone does it a bit differently and it’s awesome to see a Zund or a XYZ Axyz cutter running on foam inserts.
You see a good amount here
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Kluge?
I know someone who purchased the Tedalus Essence, the 435 dollar shavette, which was also made in limited quantities. He told me it's the best shavette he's ever used.
That was absolutely fantastic, I love this product. Would I buy it no, but that’s not what it’s about, he’s brought something to market that will highlight wet shaving. Yes it is expensive, and many like me won’t be able to justify the cost, but some will, like Rolex watches. Big thank you to Matt for buying this product and taking the time to explain all the hidden costs and other variables. God Bless everyone ❤
Happy New to you and yours and to all your employees. I don't understand why people get upset about expensive razors or anything for that matter. If you can afford it good on you, if not it gives you something to strive for. Be happy for others instead of being jealous or resentful. Well thats my $0.02. Have a great new year take care, Peace.
P.S. I really like your t- shirt hint-hint. 😊
I hope he at least makes his invested money back. It looks great.
Excellent points you've raised in this video!
Would I buy it myself? Most likely not.
But this video reminds me of the Limited Edition Leaf Elite SS series.
When it came out for pre-order, the reaction was very similar.
If I recall correctly the complete set was around 500$
Yes, that's an expensive investment.
But I'm almost positive that only 25 sets were produced. Due primarily to the initial lack of interest and the extreme complexity of the parts being machined. There were issues that did arise during the manufacturing process because of the detailed intricacies of some parts. To the best of my understanding, it doesn't sound like there will be any more made.
Some folks are regretting their decision to pass now. And I've only seen one complete set listed for resale since at 600$ + S/H.
Of those 25, some aren't even the complete sets as some folks only ordered one or the other of the razors.
So these complete sets are about as rare as hen's teeth. Lol!
I am very thankful I ordered soon enough to get in at #18. And I own the complete set.
The perspective from which one looks at the price from is what really determines whether it's a valid purchase or skews their reasoning.
Of course, most folks don't have a 1000$ available to spend all at once either. So that's a factor as well.
Enjoy and Congratulations on the purchase of your new Velocity One!
It’s sexy and I’m a collector-getting one for sure. Thanks Matt.
I’ve definitely spent over 1k on shaving products! I’m going to challenge myself not to buy anything shaving products till my birthday (October). And if this razor is till around, I’m going to order it!
I agree pretty much everything Matt Covered here it’s spot on!!
Now last part would it be a collectors item?? Not sure maybe?? Maybe not 🤷♂️
One thing to mention under the cap could be finished better!!!
But again that’s my take!!
Cheers
Alan H
Thank you. I was curious about the shave sticks.
When one is a collector, cost is secondary. Thanks for the review on a very nice looking razor/stand. If it's a bit more aggressive than a REX Envoy it would be too uncomfortable for me. Nice video and shave Matt.
Fair enough!
Great unbiased review Matt! I’ve long been a fan of Tedalus, I have the essence and absolutely love it. The velocity one is way outside my price range, and it likely doesn’t shave any better than my other high end razors, but I’ll be darned if I don’t want one lol, it would look killer sitting beside the Essence in my den. Have a great weekend bud!
🙏 thx
@@RazorEmporium you’re welcome!
You are spot on with your position on this razor. You are the voice of a craftsman. Both my grandsons are self employed machinists and fabricators. I think your numbers may be on the conservative side when machining 316. This is definitely a presentation razor. By the way, I own an Ambassador. Why you ask? Because I wanted to.
Good point ☝️
Here’s my opinion, it’s a beautiful razor, and I feel like if you go out and do an honest days work, you should be able to get something you want.
You forgot Wolfman. They make a polished razor that’s close.
Beautiful razor, the velocity one is a work of art!
And I can't wait to see a rex butterfly razor..maybe an adjustable razor in the future...mind blowing
Great vid! Of course it’s a ridiculous razor - but gloriously so! I can’t afford one and I’m sure I wouldn’t if I could. But its existence in the world is delightful.
You said it best when you said this razor is like an expensive car. For me those who have em can enjoy em, just like they should this razor should they choose to get it. For me I won't fault anyone who wants whatever razor they want. As I say, a razor for thee may not be for me, and that's perfectly okay. I'll keep my opinion to myself about those complaining about the cost.
Of everything in this video I appreciated, it was the inside baseball about the costs. That was fascinating to hear.
Enjoyed the video.
Looks nice. But, I’ll keep my Konsul XL. Enough people think I lost my marbles for buying that.
I agree with your stance on this product. It is a great looking razor, it is the cost that makes it prohibitive for me, there is no way I can convince the wife it is a good investment with the amount of razors I currently have. If I only had one or two razors I may be able to get the ok stating it is an only need one forever sort of thing.
I got my Konsul in DR and that is TOP CLASS. Imagine this beast!
Excellent razor excellent review well done💈🪒❤️🎄and happy new year
The day you come out with a REX Butterfly razor is the day I officially buy a REX product! I'll start saving up now.