My favorite safety razor in 2022 is the Merkur 41C. It's sleek, efficient, and most importantly, it's good as a daily driver because I can do the shitty nitty-gritty of small fixes without overshaving.
THIS thought came to me as you are discussing those razors: Rockwell 6C/6S does not have moving parts but instead has interchangeable parts. Periodic maintenance is easier for the 6C / 6S. No adjustability mechanisms to deal with. No twist opening doors to worry over.
I have a Rex Konsul in Rhodium that just shipped, pretty stoked for sure! I think my '59 Fatboy may even get a break. Thanks as always, your videos bring a smile every time.
@@GregTardif Karve Overlander - aluminum. I have a Henson AL13 Mild which I love. I can’t justify the cost of stainless steel and I am too lazy to polish brass.
Evening Greg, great list. I think if I ever buy one more razor, it'll have to be the Konsul. My favorite razor from last year is likely the Tatara Masamune, and a close toss us with the Henson +++. Happy New Year, Cheers.
There should be some coverage of maintaining the Razors with microfiber clothes and shake the handle piece for drying after each use and applying a little bit caster oil on the handle slot so that during opening and closing to have some lubricants.
With the Konsul, I couldn’t shave ATG around the mouth upper lip without cuts and nicks. With the aluminum Karve Overlander I get incredibly close shaves and the ATG pass around the mouth and upper lip is the best I’ve ever experienced. Even better than the Hensons.
@@GregTardif You might be pleasantly surprised with the Overlander…. I haven’t tried ATG on the first pass yet but several reviewers do it with great success. I believe this razor is definitely something special. You just might be able to get an irritation free ATG 2nd pass with this razor. Definitely worth a try. I also believe the aluminum version has the best glide vs the other options & it’s also the lowest cost version.
Nice video Greg! I’ve been playing with the blackbird and the blackbird lite. The word will get out on the Lite as being pretty versatile. Like the Overlander to me but kicked up a notch or 2. I need more time with them though. I am also a fan over the Overlander and Karve CB as well as gamechanger. I have my eye on the Konsul. We’ll see.
@@hairlessjo4788 there is more bladefeel with the Lite and more efficiency but it’s still smooth. It’s not a lot to me. You know it’s there to get the angle. If you need no or very minimal bladefeel - Overlander is the choice
If you would had asked me half a year ago what my favourite safety razor is, I would have said the Rex Ambassador. Now I'm not so sure. As about a month ago, I started shaving with my Feather AS-D2 again. And for some reason I get much better results with it. And the shave itself could not be more comfortable. Maybe shaving with the Rex changed my technique.
Just wait till ya get your food grabbers on a Rocnel Sailor! I want a Konsul this year. Is it better than the Ambassador? Im on the fence here, didn't care for the Ambassador. I have one and not real thrilled with it.
What would you recommend for someone with an angular neck? I have I really hard time getting the hair around my Adam's apple without nicking myself or feeling like I'm pulling hair. I'm currently using a phoenix shaving ascension select and I opted in for the premium blade sampler and the blades that seem to work for my hair the best are the Bolzano ones 🤷🏻.. figured I'd throw that bit of info out there in case that helps for a recommendation 🤙
Have you tried doing the half swallow to kind of recede it in? I don’t have a very prominent Adam’s apple so probably couldn’t give too many good recommendations. Maybe a injector style razor?
Have a similar problem. Finally came to realize I can avoid the problem just by pulling the skin to one side - if it's too slippery, just rub the fingertips that will do the pulling on an alum block, and they will hold just great. Pull skin aside to the straight area, shave and let it spring back over your adam's apple. Repeat on the other side if necessary. If you're like me, you wont even have to go near the thing! WooHoo!
My favourites of ‘22: EJ 3One6 and PAA Cu Ascension Twist. Like Lee Nunes I have too many razors that I hardly ever use. Oh well. Biggest change for me was falling out of love with light weight Alu razors. I’m not sure how that happened, but it did… Cheers, and HNY. 👍🪒
Also weird is your math. I think you said you have 8 left after your purge. Then you said you have 3 adjustables, and later said you have 6 of the non-adjustables. Hmmmmm..... 😜
I never even thought to put a magnet in my cheek. I wonder if I should try swallowing a few so I can get the area around my Adam's apple. You really did a great job paring things down to some really great razors. I'm terrible at that! I have a lot of razors that I just don't use very often. I find myself reaching for the same 3-5 over and over again.
Oprah gave me some advice once (not directly) about clothes. If you turn the hanger around for all your clothes, but when you wear something flip the hanger the other way. After about 6 months you should have a good idea what you wear or don’t wear and that’s kind of how I approached the razor culling haha. Face magnets are the future
It’s a trial and error thing really. You may like your Henson a lot. If you got it from them you have one year to return it if you don’t like it (I think)
What’s your favorite safety razor from last year?
I personally use a razor edged clam shell sir, garenteed barber shave! 🤣
@@Cornholers fancy!!!
When a K-Bar is unavailable, I mostly use an Edwin Jagger DE 89 or Executive Shaving Outlaw.
Henson Henson Henson
My favorite safety razor in 2022 is the Merkur 41C.
It's sleek, efficient, and most importantly, it's good as a daily driver because I can do the shitty nitty-gritty of small fixes without overshaving.
$350 for the konsul......ooof
THIS thought came to me as you are discussing those razors: Rockwell 6C/6S does not have moving parts but instead has interchangeable parts. Periodic maintenance is easier for the 6C / 6S. No adjustability mechanisms to deal with. No twist opening doors to worry over.
That’s a fair point for sure. Easy to replace parts too if they ever wear out
I have a Rex Konsul in Rhodium that just shipped, pretty stoked for sure! I think my '59 Fatboy may even get a break. Thanks as always, your videos bring a smile every time.
🥰 ooo that’s going to be beautiful
I am very proud of you my friend. That is to say, purging your razor collection down. I am increasing my razor collection in 2023 from 1 to 2.
Thanks Robert. Which razor are you adding to your collection??
@@GregTardif Karve Overlander - aluminum. I have a Henson AL13 Mild which I love. I can’t justify the cost of stainless steel and I am too lazy to polish brass.
Nice! I’m definitely gonna be too lazy to polish my brass Yates for sure
@@GregTardif Send it to me and I’ll polish it.
Agreed on Rocnel, Happy 🍾 🎉
Thank you! happy new year
they are very good razors, everyone should own one. regards dapper shaves
Evening Greg, great list. I think if I ever buy one more razor, it'll have to be the Konsul. My favorite razor from last year is likely the Tatara Masamune, and a close toss us with the Henson +++. Happy New Year, Cheers.
Oooo thanks for sharing. Those Tatara razors are very cool
I got that that razor last year too. It's so great. My skin feels so good. The cork stand is also so cute and the samari bowl is also fantastic.
I have to go with the Drakkant as my choice. Some fine pieces you have there.
Nice! I had the pass around but only got one shave in on that
awesome group of 8 razors you have! i too have 8 razors its a good number!
that gillette that razor emporium fixed up looks fire!
It’s a magic number haha
There should be some coverage of maintaining the Razors with microfiber clothes and shake the handle piece for drying after each use and applying a little bit caster oil on the handle slot so that during opening and closing to have some lubricants.
You should make that video! 👍
@@GregTardif haha 😢
parker variant adjustable affordable luxurious and worth the pay ..... where is it ? costs 10x less than rex konsul
Happy Nwe year Bros! Last year I bought the Razorock gamechanger .84 best razor ive tried and plan on maybe going for the Rockwell 6s this year
Happy new year! The game changer sounds awesome. You’ll like the 6s a lot. Thanks for coming by
@@GregTardif 🤙👍
I’m pretty fond of my Yates 921 Titanium
Ooo nice
beautiful razor sir, regards dapper shaves
Great video and great list Greg! I haven't tried any of the Rocnel razors, so I'll have to put them on my radar, as well as the EJ 3one6
All good
It would be awesome if the names and models of the products were shown somewhere either in the video or description.
Good news! There are links for all of them 👍
Expected that one to be your fave, especially at that price point you expect good quality which you certainly get.
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I have a Rockwell 6S, and once I found the setting I preferred, I kept it that way, so nothing to adjust.
Yeah I do the same with mine too
Great collection Greg!
Thanks
So I am looking for a tto razor. What do you recommend? I have a 3 piece but I love the look of the tto. Great video. Thank you
A vintage gillette is a good one. a lot of parker's offerings are inexpensive TTO and good performing. The Rockwell T2 is an adjustable TTO.
vintage a Gillette Slim would be great. regards dapper shaves
With the Konsul, I couldn’t shave ATG around the mouth upper lip without cuts and nicks. With the aluminum Karve Overlander I get incredibly close shaves and the ATG pass around the mouth and upper lip is the best I’ve ever experienced. Even better than the Hensons.
Nice! I don’t do any ATG shaving anymore because it really made my face mad. Haha
@@GregTardif You might be pleasantly surprised with the Overlander…. I haven’t tried ATG on the first pass yet but several reviewers do it with great success. I believe this razor is definitely something special. You just might be able to get an irritation free ATG 2nd pass with this razor. Definitely worth a try. I also believe the aluminum version has the best glide vs the other options & it’s also the lowest cost version.
@@billjohnsonseattle thanks!
Nice video Greg! I’ve been playing with the blackbird and the blackbird lite. The word will get out on the Lite as being pretty versatile. Like the Overlander to me but kicked up a notch or 2. I need more time with them though. I am also a fan over the Overlander and Karve CB as well as gamechanger.
I have my eye on the Konsul. We’ll see.
Nice to see the Lite shares some similarity to the Overlander!
Thanks Chris! I’ve been eyeing the Lite. Never tried one of their razors yet.
@@hairlessjo4788 there is more bladefeel with the Lite and more efficiency but it’s still smooth. It’s not a lot to me. You know it’s there to get the angle. If you need no or very minimal bladefeel - Overlander is the choice
Hey Greg, would love to send you some of my handmade lather bowls, brushes and brush mugs to review on your channel if you were willing.
that a wonderful gesture sir. regards dapper shaves
@@dappershaves thanks!
Shoot me an email with what you have. If they look good might buy a few. Thanks!
@@GregTardif will do!
You have sent me down a hole new rabbit hole 😮
Which one is that now?
@@GregTardif the one where I drop another 150.00 on a ss razor just because I’m curious and my wife looks askance at me.
@@davidgay6685 haha the danger rabbit hole
You should try also the Blackland Blackbird Titanium, It is a masterpiece and superb razor.
Thanks!
Good videos Greg
🥰 thanks
The Artifact razor looks crispy and lean!
I should put it on a burger haha
If you would had asked me half a year ago what my favourite safety razor is, I would have said the Rex Ambassador. Now I'm not so sure. As about a month ago, I started shaving with my Feather AS-D2 again. And for some reason I get much better results with it. And the shave itself could not be more comfortable. Maybe shaving with the Rex changed my technique.
Oh interesting!
The asd2 is a more mild razor too right?
@@GregTardif Yes. Mild but effective. It shaves with a different angle than most DE's. About 45 instead of the usual 30.
@@MrPleers very cool! I’ll have to keep an eye out for one down the road
Just wait till ya get your food grabbers on a Rocnel Sailor! I want a Konsul this year. Is it better than the Ambassador? Im on the fence here, didn't care for the Ambassador. I have one and not real thrilled with it.
I find the konsul more refined and gentle than the ambassador
Whats a good starter/budget for a teen that also has a good feel
34c Merkur or Edwin jagger DE86
fatip razor from Italy are well made, affordable and shave fantastic. regards dapper shaves
Lord L6 for cheap, last a year.
What would you recommend for someone with an angular neck? I have I really hard time getting the hair around my Adam's apple without nicking myself or feeling like I'm pulling hair. I'm currently using a phoenix shaving ascension select and I opted in for the premium blade sampler and the blades that seem to work for my hair the best are the Bolzano ones 🤷🏻.. figured I'd throw that bit of info out there in case that helps for a recommendation 🤙
Have you tried doing the half swallow to kind of recede it in? I don’t have a very prominent Adam’s apple so probably couldn’t give too many good recommendations. Maybe a injector style razor?
Have a similar problem. Finally came to realize I can avoid the problem just by pulling the skin to one side - if it's too slippery, just rub the fingertips that will do the pulling on an alum block, and they will hold just great. Pull skin aside to the straight area, shave and let it spring back over your adam's apple. Repeat on the other side if necessary. If you're like me, you wont even have to go near the thing! WooHoo!
My favourites of ‘22: EJ 3One6 and PAA Cu Ascension Twist. Like Lee Nunes I have too many razors that I hardly ever use. Oh well. Biggest change for me was falling out of love with light weight Alu razors. I’m not sure how that happened, but it did… Cheers, and HNY. 👍🪒
Happy new year! I had too many and passed them on. It was kind of fun
thanks for sharing ❤ regards dapper shaves
This was a lovely review but would be 1000 x's better without the distracting background music
🤷♂️ oh well
Well, good video, but the Rocnel you touted is out of stock everywhere including the manufacturer. Pffft.
🤷♂️
What's the best razor for a beginner that doesn't break the bank
Edwin jagger de86
All I can say is that bacon must be pretty weird where you live. 🤣😂
Hahaha
😂🤣😅 regards dapper shaves
Also weird is your math. I think you said you have 8 left after your purge. Then you said you have 3 adjustables, and later said you have 6 of the non-adjustables. Hmmmmm..... 😜
Haha! I can’t be smart and beautiful
@@GregTardif True! So keep going to the gym there good look'in!
I never even thought to put a magnet in my cheek. I wonder if I should try swallowing a few so I can get the area around my Adam's apple.
You really did a great job paring things down to some really great razors. I'm terrible at that! I have a lot of razors that I just don't use very often. I find myself reaching for the same 3-5 over and over again.
Oprah gave me some advice once (not directly) about clothes. If you turn the hanger around for all your clothes, but when you wear something flip the hanger the other way. After about 6 months you should have a good idea what you wear or don’t wear and that’s kind of how I approached the razor culling haha. Face magnets are the future
Why do these razors cost over $200?
They are pieces of art, stainless steel, and a lot are small operations making high custom items
Is he drunk?
Who?
What would be the best one to buy for a first safety razor? Just ordered a Henson Al13 but might cancel it.
It’s a trial and error thing really. You may like your Henson a lot. If you got it from them you have one year to return it if you don’t like it (I think)
Where Tayga?
Haven’t tried it
I noticed a lot of people who do these reviews get way too involved I use a 50’s super speed or aristocrat not much has changed since then
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