QShave & Ming Shi Shaver 2000S
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- čas přidán 7. 07. 2017
- Company: QShave
Product: QShave or Ming Shi Shaver 2000S
You can't help but notice how great this razor looks. Once you see it your curiosity will get the best of you. The modern styling of the razor will draw you in. At first glance, this looks like just like the Chrome Futura Safety Razor from the German company Merkur. That one sells for $105.00 but this is the knockoff which is called the QShave I've also seen this advertised as the Ming Shi Shaver 2000S. Now the question is how good is it.
I saw the Ming Shi Shaver 2000S for about $12.95 on the Maggard's website and with shipping, it came close to $18.00 so I clicked buy right away. Happy with my purchase I found myself talking about it to a friend on my Wet the Face community. He asked me how much did I spend on it when I told him he replied I got mine for $5.00. I said you're kidding no way and then he sent me the link and he was right I felt like such a fool. So, I called Maggard's and explained to him what my friend just told me. He replied with this logic "You'll have yours in two days while the one from China will take two weeks to arrive". So, I purchased a second one from China as well. I wanted to see if they would be the same and how long it would actually take from China to get to me which I found out to be a little over a week.
I opened both razors and saw although they had different packaging (QShave looked the best) they were identical in every way except the one from China was $5.00 plus two dollars for shipping.
The QShave included a booklet that explained the process of loading the razor which was very helpful the Ming Shi didn't supply any information. The cap or top is held on by a spring system the top snaps on and off making blade changes easy once you get the hang of it. The alignment of the blade (Persona Blue) was perfect and no other additional adjustments were necessary. Both razors came with a 5 pack of samples blades all in their own branded style. Supplying blades makes it easy for the first-time shaver to get started and once they start exploring with other manufactures blades they most likely will be moving on from the supplied offerings.
The entire razor has a smooth finish and this might be a problem since this continues around the handle. Most razors pay close attention to the grip making sure the shaver would not experience slippage in his or her hands. Could this be an oversight in making sure that they copied the original without any design improvements? We may never know but making sure your hands are dry is a good idea when using this razor.
I lathered up my brush with a great soap from Shaver Heaven a nice summer lemon scent. This razor is adjustable with 6 settings 1 being for sensitive skin 6 for harsh course hair I selected 3 right in the middle. Once I placed the razor on my face it was effortless in cutting through my beard. It was like I had already shaven and this continued until I was done. One of the closest shave to date.
The realization of having a great shave from the cheapest razor you own is a mind-blowing experience. What makes a great razor? Surely, it's not the price since you can buy a OneBlade razor for $400.00 does that make the shave any better I say no. Does it matter how well the razor holds the blade? Could it be the blades that make the difference? I say yes to both questions. Shaving with a dull or inferior blade no matter what razor you use will give you bad results. Perhaps it's the soap that makes the shave? On some level yes, the right slickness, glide, and cushion are all very important to the overall quality of the shave.
When you get down to it I think the answer is that all of the factors I just mentioned matter but with each shaver it differs in what degree. I think if you find something that works for you stick with it no matter how much or little it costs because when it right it's right.
Company: QShave
Product: QShave / Ming Shi Shaver 2000S
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My wife purchased me one as a congratulatory gift, I just got today I love it, this may be my go-to razor for shaving my head and face.
Since I did that video I'm still getting emails and comments on how a $7.00 razor can be so great. So glad you found it to your liking.
Hi Don. Just received my Qshave yesterday and shaved with it for the first time. One of the best shaves ever. A high quality razor at a very low price. A real winner. Thanks for the video.
Your Welcome Brian just passing on the information glad it worked out for you and thanks for watching.
Donald thank you so much for this upload. Your enthusiasm for this razor sold me on wet shaving. At 63 years old I’d never used a brush or DE blade razor in my life. I purchased this razor, synthetic brush, Arko soap stick 3 months ago. So after 47 years of shaving found that wet shaving is absolutely fantastic. Thanks one more time 👍
*_I'm just glad it was me who opened the door to something you enjoy so much thanks for watching and for the kind words_*
Hello Don,
I bought the Qshave razor about a week and a half ago and WOW! what a terrific razor. It is aggressive/efficient but with out it feeling aggressive on the face.
Why spend more this is the best razor for the money hands down!
I just found your videos. Great job. I got the Ming Shi a few months ago. It is a great piece of hardware. To solve the problem of the handle being slippery, I rubbed my fingers on an alum block. Problem solved. Keep up the good work.
thanks for the tip and now everyone else knows too - lol thanks for watching Barry and catch you later
Hi Donald. I'd say one of the best shaver reviews I've ever watched many thanks.
Thanks for watching and for your kind words. See you soon my friend.
I ordered one from Maggard and can't wait to try it. I never used an adjustable razor so it will be fun to test the dial settings. Great review, Don.
Thank you Arturo hope you enjoy it !
Nice shave as always Donald. I have smile from ear to ear because of your reaction after the test. I am glad that man with huge experience in wet shaving is not underestimate razor because of its price. I saw in comments that you ordered another razor from QShave store? Cant wait to see that. Thumbs up for review, cheers pal!
Stefan, I can't wait either it's not an adjustable could be something they just repackaged? but we will all find out. Thanks for watching.
Once again the Brian Setzer of the wet shaving world has Rocked This Town! 5 days worth of growth wiped out in one pass. I definitely need this razor in my arsenal! I'm a tight ass! I'll wait the two weeks. :) Great review brother!
Thanks, Bryan Take the time to wait for it. you're doing the smart thing here.
I want to shave like Don however.. I cant wait 4 to 5 days. I shave every morning even on my days off. I guess I've become "Old School" I just enjoy that clean feel and so does my wife. Sending out some soaps soon Don. You always do a fantastic job. This razor rocks! I also want to try the Italian Barber Slant. I think its called the German Slant. Thanks for making what many people look at as a chore fun.
Thank you for your kind words, Bryan. Glad you like the Qshave The other Razor I use is the RazoRock German 37 slant which can be found here - www.italianbarber.com/products/razorock-german-37-slant-razor-torsionshobel *NOW COMES WITH 316L STAINLESS STEEL CNC MACHINED HANDLE! and only $19.99 it's one of my go-to's but go slow slants can be more aggressive than regular DE for some so time your time with it.
I bought the black q shave on Amazon with the stand for £21 shipped. Razor had a really bad blade alignment problem and top cap was very loose. Bought a Ming Shi 2000s from China for £9 shipped and it was perfect. QC just not quite there but when you get a good one it's a great razor. Effortlessly gives me a bbs shave in 3 passes.
It's the luck of the draw with them but as you said when you have a good one its a winner.
Hello, very good presentation of the product with very comprehensive explanations.A very meaningful clip.
Thank you for your kind words.
I actually love the handle on that. No issue with gripping for me. I bought a future and STILL use this razor.
Some people have told me they have dipped it in some kind of plastic which creates a nice handle others like you have no issues. Thanks for watching
Greetings from Montréal, Québec, Canada...I have seen a few videos about this 'Qshave Safety Razor', but did enjoy yours because you reminded me of my late Father. He used to shave with such razor in the 60-70' After starting to shave in 75-76 (I was 15-16... I'm 59 now) with a plastic handle Gillette Twin blades, it always scared me to use such model because of its weight, but now, I feel I want to try it...not sure about the success of my shavings because I have 'Sensitive Skin' but shall give it a try!!! Looking at the SPEED you are shaving, it almost gives me 'Goose bumps' in seeing you cut either your upper or lower lip....My god!?! Ha Ja Ha But still...I do/did enjoy your video and shall look foraward to following you on you web page!!! Have a Great week!!!
Padre so sorry the responce is 3 years late just saw it and thanks for the kind words I hope you adventures in wet shaving have been great thanks for watching
I bought the Ming Shi on a lark. It was part of an order from Maggard's. The other cheapie was a brush ($7) from Stirlings also on a lark as part of larger order. Both were purchased about 2 years ago and both remain my daily drivers.
Hi Kerry, It funny how sometimes spending the least often turns out to be the best as well thanks for watching
I already ordered this one from China, I am really curious how it performs I never shaved with an adjustable razor. Really glad I saw this review thanks.
Got a Qshave from AliExpress for £10 and an unbranded one from eBay for £5.20. As you found, identical. Subsequently ordered a black Qshave from AliExpress for £14 - prices have gone up - and it's a beautiful razor. Great razor and as good as any I've had. I've heard people say it's not a beginner's razor, but I think it is fine set at the lower end and, for me, it's very manoeuvrable for all three passes. I've used it on 6 without any problems.
Hi Chris glad you found the QShave amazing how the price went up - lol IT's a great razor and some say aggressive so I always tell a person who is interested in getting one to start on the low numbers and work up to whats comfortable for them.
Don, some doing a three pass shave say start high and dial down, others start high and dial down. I guess it's whatever works. But you're absolutely right with your advice about starting low if you're a new shaver. Like your videos. Unfussy, to the point and at a good pace. You don't overexplain.
Thank you for your kind words.
Qshave excellent razor having got one myself. The gent said that ur blade box looked like a tampon box, well as a personna blade user myself, I would love to be able to purchase 100 blades in such a small box here in the UK(No such luck). Keep up the good work, love ur videos.
Thanks for watching William and for your kind words. See you next time my friend.
I know this is old but the spring used in this razor is a different metal to the rest. Simply due to the environment razors are subjected to you'll get accelerated corrosion, especially on the points of friction /contact. Mine was badly stuck on 4 and needed soaking and locking pliers/vice grips to get it undone.
The quick easy solution is remove the spring but you'll be limited to using the lowest #1 setting.
Soak razor in plain, very hot water & dry it fully after use.
Use Vaseline on the spring & threads, or any heat resistant grease. Avoid submerging your razor in water to much, especially soapy hot water.
Replace the spring with something none metallic or maybe coat it with a flexible paint. It only goes through very little compression & expansion so this maybe the best looking term.
I've bought my second razor as for the price it can't be beat.
Thanks for the great advice
I've looked at both of these razors in the past, and didn't realize they were identical. I purchased the Ming Shi razor recently, that's why I'm here. Like many others, I had problems with blade alignment, but I figured I needed practice loading it up. Since I only have one shave under my belt, I'll try the tips I see posted in these comments. I paid $14.00 delivered for the Ming Shi, so it's still a great value.
Thanks for watching Tee, yes give an another try I think by following some of the excellent advice of other here you'll be surprised by the results. Let us know how you did!
I tried a tip I saw here, about putting the blade on the head first, and pushing the plate/handle down on the head. That seemed to work very well, as the blade didn't move when I assembled the razor. I was able to get a pretty close balance on both sides of the blade, with good aggressiveness on 3-1/2 setting. I think I'll keep the razor. :-)
Great News! I'm glad we all help each other to make things work
Thanks for the review and quick shave without 3 lots of lathering like most. Waiting for my Q shave from China now!
I'm a one pass guy because that's all I ever need hope you find the razor a good fit please go slow they tend to be slightly aggressive on the reports I'm not hearing
@@MrDonXX thanks. I take short cuts and go wtg, quickly across on face, chin, lip and atg with mostly one lather up. 34C HD is my regular razor but thought I'd try this Futur lookalike to see what it's like. My current DE blade choices are Gillette yellow 'sharpedge', silver blue and the odd Feather, albeit infrequently. Just waiting on a supply of Gillette permasharp greens (Indian) to try.
Great review as you said Donald you don't need to spend a fortune on these new razors coming out.
Yes, If I'm going to spend 400.00 on a new razor they have to tell me what makes it worth it. I mean show me 400.00 worth of razor
Got my Ming today and it looks great. No plating issues or cracks or anything and im going to shave in a few days with it.
Not sure what's with the OneBlade hype all over the internet though.The Genesis is probably the most expensive razor in mass production that i've ever seen and yet many people are willing to buy it, because according to some people, this is the ''best'' razor ever made. We're talking about a razor which purpose is to hold a blade in a proper angle. I mean, how good can it be compared to a safety razor? Not to mention that both (Genesis and Core) razors are designed to work only with one type of blade which is manufactured only by Feather and from what i've heard it's meant for one shave only. Oh and a pack of 10 blades cost somewhere between 6-8$ which is way too much. I'm not saying that the Genesis or the Core razors shave bad, but there is no way in hell im going to pay 400$ for a metal razor (even if it's the next best thing since sliced bread) or 50/70$ for a plastic one plus 100+$ for blades for one year. For 400$ alone I can get the Rockwell 6S or the T model for 100$ and spend the rest of the money for a lifetime supply of DE blades and maybe some creams/soaps/aftershaves etc. Over the years i've met many addicted shavers from all around the world and im sure atleast one of them have one or it's going to buy one and I might ask for a test drive, just to see what's the hype all about.
You Said it well Amen Brother
Emanuel
Some wet shavers say, they swap to safety razors because of the deadly cost of cartridges... ...and then go out and buy a OneBlade...
The world is funny some times. C'est la vie.
The One Blade and it is finally available in India for an insane, jaw dropping 51,000 Rupees. You could buy an entry level commuter motorcycle for the same price!
Great video! This is a great clone of the Merkur Futur. I, too, own both the Ming Shi and QShave. You can’t beat the price.
Amazing Right! just another reason we Wet Shavers are a lucky bunch Thanks for watching brother!
Received my QShave today from Shave Nation and love it. Given that I am a female Newbie to DE Wet Shaving less than a month, I didn't know if I was ready for an adjustable, but glad I got it. Absolutely great shave. Even the included blades were good.
That's wonderful Jill so glad you liked it. What setting did you use? The Qshave can be aggressive.
First pass 3, second pass 2, third pass 1.5
Nice!
The packaging is so much better with the QShave and I bought the stand made for it.
I agree Jill nothing like having just a little instruction booklet to go along with the razor you just purchased all good and I just liked the way the box looked as well.
Interesting razor, and I'll have to look into it. The Personna Blue Comfort Coated blades are my very favourite and most used blades. Just ordered 200 more of them. My wife likes them and my son also started using them.
Best wishes,
George
Wow George you have the whole family involved in wet shaving now - all the best
@@MrDonXX I have three more to add to the list... my daughter asked for a Safety Razor for her birthday in Match, and I picked her up a Gillette Flare Tip Super Speeded and Vikings Blade Chieftain Jr. I got her boyfriend a Gillette Flare Tip and her son... my grandson a 1966 Gillette Slim Adjustable for his Birthday along with a shaving bowls brush, stand and got them all a varieties of Shaving Soap products. It does seem that there are more and more people becoming interested and switching to wet shaving. Perhaps the comeback will gain more momentum? I think it is. Good to see it.
Blessings to your and your...
You have a very nice short pomp. Thank you for the video!
Well, its the way my father combed his hair sometimes my hair is long and it slightly bigger but its the way I like it. thanks for watching
I really like the music you choose for your videos. You couldn't send a list of a few tracks? Thanks
Most of the Music I use is listed in the description or the comment section of the video it usually at the end of the written story - Music - Sthlm Sunset - Ehrling czcams.com/video/uoEhoGt4mIw/video.html
Like you I bought the Q Shave 2 of them for 18.00 dollars and the Ming Shi for 9.00 dollars great razors.
It's amazing to me how the difference is so vast on the same product. I'm glad I pointed it out so WetShavers can see if you don't need something the next day you can save a whole lot of money. Thanks for watching John.
I got the same razor just used mine first time today didn't do to bad I used astra platinum blades with mine. Blades pretty good balance I pretty much used setting 5 or 6 I started lower like 3 which did ok but missed a few spots so I got more aggressive and did pretty good some times felt like wasn't cutting but might have been how was holding it. Since first time using it. Mine was about 15 with shipping and is the Ming Shi anyway good video take care
Thanks for watching Dale I know this is 3 years late but I just noticed this all the best my friend
Beautiful Shaving Don! I bought this QSHAVE razor, the price is absolutely incomprehensible. Maybe the materials are not the same as the Futur, but it does a great beard!
Well said, Marco, if it gets the job done it better than spending $400.00 on a OneBlade or $50.00 on a Core
Materials on both the "Futur" and the "QShave" are exactly the same - pot metal, also called zamac.
Thats Very interesting
@@steelheart4148 they are not the same, the Merkur is a much heavier razor than the Ming Shi, that said, the Ming Shi is a better value.
Man! That song is awesome brother. I have this razor on the way!!! 👍👍👍
Thanks glad you like the music sometimes it take me awhile to pick them out
Oh yeah, you always have good music. Sometimes I shave to your music in the morning on my portable speaker. That's when I watch shaving videos, while I'm shaving or cutting my hair...
Awesome!
I use the same blade which is Personna and I had for 2 yrs and still have a lot in the box
Red, I know its crazy but awesome at the same time Thanks for watching
I just checked our local Thai online shopping store Lazada. The Q Shave is selling for nearly 45 dollars??? Wherwas the exact same razor, the one Don recieved first is about 6 dollars.. Thanks Don great video.
You are very much welcome. I'm sure by now this razor has gone up in price from the 6 dollars I spent back then now with supply chain issues but $45 seems a little high. Thanks for watching
Great shave & review Don. I watched Geofatboy's review of this razor and he was also equally impressed with this razor. I'll have to get me one next pay day along with some soaps.
You'll be glad you did.
Geo sells the Q Shave on Shave Nation with a rubber dipped handle for better grip.
Oh Man what a great idea Thanks for the Tip
That's where I got mine, at ShaveNation with the stand.
Hi Don. Let me share my experience with you:
About two months ago I ordered this Qshave adjustable razor for US$ 6.98 at AliExpress for free shipping. Razor looks great. Unfortunately my razor has some serious issues with unequal blade exposure and alignment. The adjustment does not work properly, too. I will dispose of it, eventually. I am glad you are lucky with your Ming Shi and Qshave razors.
Regards, Patrick
Patrick that's a shame. I guess for the money you're bound to run into something like this. Glad you didn't do damage to yourself.
Patrick Eruimy i have the same problem with both q shave razors i have. There's a couple ways to fix it.
1. Take the razor apart and reassemble it but turn the base plate 180 degrees.
2. When the razor has a blade in it check it against the back of your hand to feel the blade catching hairs or skin. If it's not then grab the cap with a finger and thumb and push toward the aggressive side gently and check against the back of your hand again. Repeat till perfect.
3. Just try flipping the cap 180 degrees.
4. Try a combination of 1&3.
If the blade is actually crooked then try putting the blade in the cap and make sure the blade tab is totally flush against the side of the cap then press the handle into the cap to assemble.
Any of my above ideas or a combination of them will fix the problem.
Excellent tips Thanks so much for posting the comments this should help all wet shavers using this product.
Sting of Truth
Thanks a lot for your tips! 👍🏼👍🏼
I don't know why, but I have not tossed it yet. When I am in the mood, I shall try it out. Right now I don't know if I want to invest any effort in this cheap piece of crap, since I have so many enjoyable razors.
Point taken Patrick
No such luck finding any of these for under $10 anymore, at least when I looked last week. So I purchased from Maggard with a blade sampler pack. About the same price as I could find it in China, but it arrived in 2 days.
Yes, it's been a while since that video was done so things change glad you found one
@@MrDonXX absolutely! It wasn't a knock on the video at all! Just a heads up for people finding this video now :D the video is extremely useful, and I hope people can support Maggard. The price is better than in China sometimes and the shipping time is awesome.
Great review. If you order the Ming from the same waiting place it's even cheaper than the Qshave ;)
Fantastic good to know everyone should have this Razor
Great review but you have to lather up more my friend. I have the Q as well but I use the Viking Crusader for my face and the Merkur Future which these blades in this video are a replica of....murker’s patent expired
From another shave review site, the guy said ''Merkur " did not renew it's patent for the Futur and a Chinese company copied it. That's why the Q-shave is almost identical to the Futur. The only slight difference is the handle style . I would suggest that Merkur 's quality would be outstanding compared to the Q-shave , since it's a German Company. For $10 , I'll buy one and see for myself
Even thou the patent was used the quality is just not the same
Awesome review! Thanks.
Thank you for your kind words.
Great review. I just ordered one.
Just be carful some of them can be aggressive out of the box Thanks for watching
@@MrDonXX I ordered the exact same one that you reviewed. But what do you mean aggressive? Would you plz explain.
Just ordered one can't wait till it comes but also i think you have good quality blades you should of tried the Qshave blade
Be careful and go slow pick a low number at first way see what works for you
Has to be the best value in wet shaving. Got mine for $6:99 incl. shipping from Aliexpress. How can they do that. I've seen Aliexpress keeps adding on wet shaving items, brushes, stands, razors, heads etc all the time for next to nothing. Worth keeping eyes open.
Awesome even cheaper than mine well done! Let hope they keep the trend going and add even more products going forward.
took exactly two weeks to get here and we'll worth the wait. I'm giving it 4 days worth of growth before I use it. I was impressed with how good it looked and felt.
on another note.. if I wanted to send you a shaving cream to review.. how would I do that? P.M. Me on the details if that's cool?
Hi, Brain, Glad you liked the razor most people are finding that it does a wonderful job and now the question remains why are people spending $400.00 on OneBlade ? I Also PM you on google chat if you don;t see it just email me on MrDon@WetTheFace.com I'll respond.
I got both qshave and the ming shi they are great, I have the merkur sledgehammer and I get a better shave with the qshave .
Hi, Richard thanks for watching. This response seems to be the norm I have found most people once they use the QShave find it amazingly satisfying plus you can't beat the price.
I also have a Qshave razor. It is a very good razor for the price. It's interesting if you compare Qshave with Rockwell 6S which one is aggressive at 3 settings? Thanks a lot for great, positive review.
I have recently tried R4 on the Rockwell and find it a little too aggressive for me but as my blade gets duller on the 6C R3 does not shave as good so I have to move to R4 which allows me more shaves until I replace the blade and go back to setting R3
@@MrDonXX I went right up the plates to #6 and found it still wasn't aggressive enough (not nearly as aggressive as the Merkur Futur). I contacted Rockwell customer service to see if they might offer another plate (a #7/8) and they told me others had requested this, but no plans from them. So I am selling it and using the Parker Variant I bought as a replacement which is aggressive enough at mid settings, just like the Futur was.
So you've bought two clones of a £50 razor and only looking at one of them and shouldn't you try any adjustable razor on the lowest setting first then work up?
i got the china one from china, black matte finish named nt vigour for 10 bucks a while back
This is great all this information I will compile for our Wet shaving Community
Fantastic video, by the way!
Thank you sir
@@MrDonXX thank YOU!
Awesome review, very enjoyable! What's the name of the melody at the middle/end?
Just one Song Music - Sthlm Sunset - Ehrling
Was thinking of grabbing one of these to give away as part of the 1k subs giveaway! Everyone loves them!!!!!
Great Minds think alike
The Q Shave looks shorter. How does the weight of each compare? QShave prices have gone up a bit. I ordered one.
Hi Jill, The two razor are identical in every way including the weight. Same razor different packaging and price - lol
I'll let you know when I get mine!
Please do but be very careful they have been known to be very aggressive so please use the lowest setting at first try
You look a lot like the famous French chef Érick Jacquin. Thanks for the comparison video.
Now all I need to do is learn how to cook thanks for.watxhing
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Wow . I do not like big razers . But that is so cheap and you got a good shave . Amazing . Thanks .
That razor is impressive for the price they have something new coming out which I will be doing another video on soon.
I have a murker 38c and a Edwin Jagger de89 now . I would just get this to try it . Just to have .
The best thing about this is if you didn't like it it no big deal money wise
The black QShave has far more grip and looks cool too.
I have that one as well plus we have something new from them coming soon and will be unboxed here on Wet the Face
What a nice shave :)
Thanks, Jeff it was a surprise that a 6 dollar razor could be so good
I just found a Ming Shi razor of this Futur clone that I bought with an engraving of my last name...that I had done ~8 years ago and forgot about and never unboxed. But if you can get a razor engraved for cheap, I'd recommend "Jesus shaves" for the multi-level irony. I have a Merkur Futur and clone, they are different, but the differences don't matter much to me.
I see Van der Hagen has a version of this out in the grocery stores now.
*_Maybe I should take a look thanks for the info_*
I have the Qshave branded one and it is an awesome razor for $15.. Got it on amazon. I also have a tto qshave long handle and an old schick krona that was either my dads or grandpas that I found tucked away. I have a 100 pack of shark brand blades i got from amazon for $6 shipped, theyre fucking awesome. The qshave is my fav of the 3 razors I have. Love it, I do agree 100 on the handle i wish it had some texture to it.
What website did you get the $5 one from that came from China?
Thanks for watching it was such a long time ago I'm sure even if I could find it the price would be different. Ever since I did the video the price went up many times already. what a great find old schick krona nice.
@@MrDonXX i actually checked out ali express and they have em cheap from china. I got a 3 piece qshave "classic" short handled one for $6 since i dont have a 3 piece one.
Are you still using this razor , and is there makes on head to align top and bottom
I sadly never use this razor any more mainly because I have fount the Occam's razor enhances nano
Hello my english is not sufficient to understand all of your words. I want to know which one do you recomend ming shi or qshave?
both of them are not that good but if you are thinking of selecting one then it does not matter they are both the same
@@MrDonXX thanks
Get yourself some "plastidip" from a good hardware store. Dip the razor handle into it and you have vastly improved grip.
That sounds like a great follow up to the QShave video thanks !
did you use the can or the spray can of Plasti Grip?
Yep, it is pretty slippery
Been there, did that already hahahhah from video Geo had on it where I bought it.
can and it was so easy to do.
Would have been nice if you had posted a link to the cheap address. I can't find it for that price.
The address has long been gone that's why it was removed
@@MrDonXX Ah I see, thanks. Cheapest I can find is just over $8 including postage. Still an awesome price.
Did your kickstarter come in yet?
Yes! I will be doing my unboxing and then my shave this week or next video to follow some time after
Witch one do u think is better the 2000 or 3000
I would have to say the 2000
I have the Ming Shi 2000S and I agree: it's a fantastic razor!
I will be using mine more now I have also purchased a new kind of Razor from QShave today maybe this one might be just as good I'll do some tests and report it with a video in the future.
Believe it or not I just got my STEP FATHER into Traditional WetShaving 💈😁✌️💈 I offered him my 1949 Gillette SuperSpeed with so happens to be his BIRTHYEAR!! Lol suffice it to say I converted one!!! (I think he still uses Barbasol)
Wonderful news spreading the word and what a bonus giving him his birth razor amazing I want to hear more about his Journey Mike - Tell him I wish him the best
I got my one today. Only 5,60€....
Better than my Butterfly 👍
Awesome glad you like it Dominik
Both of those are clones of the more expensive Mekur futur. I personally have the shave factory version of that Razor
Yes it been pointed out both of them are really poor quality better off just getting the Mekur futur thanks for watching
Good review. I got the Merkur Futur, a very good razor, it can be agressive. That is a good price, how do they do it. Lol
They do it because the put no effort into its design or R&D so no money went to that. they don't care about quality so cheaper materials are used. No money wasted on the packaging or promoting the product
I had a Merkur Futur for years until a top spring broke off making it useless. The Ming Shi version I bought to try out is virtually identical in function, it is much lighter in weight than the Futur. So my take, the Futur is better quality material, however the top springs can break off which I would expect could also happen with the Ming Shi. If you don't care about the weight, the Ming Shi is a bargain.
I now have a Parker Variant and prefer it to the Ming Shi, so I gifted it to a friend.
Which one is better.... ¿Qshave ir Ming Shi 2000?. Thanks.
they are really both the same
Did you had an blade alignment problem?
I love my Qshave but I always afraid of the alignment! I put it on 6 for my first pass of 7 days growth!
Six! OMG and your still alive - lol Brave man
Make sure the spring bars are centered and laying flat.
Thanks for the tip David
Where are the spring bars?
once you remove the top you can see them its what the blade rests on. when you put the top back on you are pushing down on that until it clicks into place. I'm at work now so I can't verify but I' m almost sure
Which chinese website did you buy from?
I honestly don't remember I just googled it and picked the lowest price
SOLD, I'm ordering one!
I think you'll be very pleased but go slow when you get it and put it on the lowest number and work your way up. Some have been known to be aggressive.
what the link for the cheaper one
do a google search it's the best way to find out where the cheapest one is sold but you will wait about two weeks if it comes from China
How long is the handle?
From the bottom of the base to the end of the handle 95mm weight is around 3.4 oz
Which is better Ming Shi or Qshave?
If I had to make a choice it would be Qshave due to the packaging
I can't decide how I feel about this vs the Merkur futur. I'm guessing they ripped off the design from Merkur which makes me feel bad about buying it. However the price difference is huge and makes me question how much margin Merkur are adding and if they are being efficient in their manufacturing so I end up not buying the Merkur.
I understand Mark and your concerns are valid. If the price was not a factor in most of our lives then we would all be driving Lamborghini's. That being said it's also smart to understand how the markets work. Companies need to make profits it's up t the consumer to tell them how much they should get away with by not purchasing the product and sending that message. A woman also pays more for the same product as men would but that's a story for another time.
The patent on the "Futur" expired and so now anyone can make their own version of it.
I'm going to warm up my 3D printer -lol
Well I guess I'll get the Chinese version then.
The Merkur is significantly heavier (the metal composition is different) but they both shave about the same in my experience. If you buy a Ming Shi and love it, consider getting a Futur as your forever razor (unless yours breaks a spring like mine did).
John Gacy! I thought you were dead!
I just looked it up I do look a little like him - lol
After watching this video, l’m surprised you fell out of favour with this razor???
Cheers🍻
*_It started getting aggressive as I used it then I found the Occams Razor Enhanced Nano and well.. I never looked back. I stick to what works best for me (unless I have to do a review) Remember this was from 2017 that's 4 years ago_*
This looks like my Merkur Razor! Are they the same?
Merkur Futur clone.
much lighter in weight, similar in size and performance.
I used mine once and didn't like it all. The size and weight is an issue. It gave me a bad shave as well. Better stick to a light and nimble 3 piece razor.
This happens Qshave is coming out with something els eI will be showing soon maybe that will be better for you. Thanks for watching
Ming Shi manufactures them all, the others just mark.
I found it is easier and safer to place the lid in the palm of my hand then place the blade in the lid.
Thank you for a great shave video. Might I say it makes me sick when I see these other guys shaving with razors 150-200 dollars. Why evan bother with a DE RAZOR. It would be cheaper using Gillette cartridges.
Yes but its what ever floats your boat. Are these the bestqulity no but it get the job done you still have to watch out some are them can be aggressive thanks for watching
Why spend a Hundred on a futur when u get get that lol
It makes sense but sometimes having the original could give you a new experience that all depends on your budget I'm afraid. Thanks for watching Mike
it's Mingshi, not Ming shi
It's Me, Myself, and I
@@MrDonXX lol
Народ кто русские есть? Не пойму, что он говорит...что лучше: qshave или mingchi?
Я ничего не сказал о России. Что касается бритвы, то они ОДИНАКОВЫЕ! нет разницы
@@MrDonXX спасибо за ответ друг. у гугл переводчика текста есть искажение((( но ты правильно понял смысл моего вопроса. меня интересовало отличие этих двух бритв. говорят qsheiv бреет более агрессивно, а mingchi более мягко. есть еще третий китайский аналог futur, это River lake. Про него говорят, что он так же как mingchi бреет мягко.
@@ostinpawers9442 Я думаю, что они оба агрессивны, но число на циферблатах ничего не значит, какие бы настройки вы ни пробовали, всегда агрессивные. Если вы можете получить оригинал, я слышал, это потрясающая бритва, клоны могут выглядеть одинаково, но качество - нет.
@@MrDonXX оригинал так же бреет очень агрессивно даже на начальных настройках от 1-3. У реплик качество разнится. Как я понял на этом видео бритье было только qshav?
I'll try this razor. I'll never understand men wearing earrings though.
It's something I did when I turned 40 which was back 20 years ago why do men dye their hair? Same thing
The persona razor blade box looks like a box of tampons
OK
So do you 😆
Merkur futur is better and the original.
We all have are preferances thanks for watching T.J. all the best
I am still buying the Qshave though, just cant afford the real merkur.
Beards are so overrated.. What's happened to the good ol' clean shaven look??
Hopefully, it will make a comeback like everything it has a cycle
@@MrDonXX yup, some day..
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