You know it's 2020 when Geo is doing a shaving battle between 2 cartridge razors.

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

AKA; The Toilet Paper Apocalypse 😂

This video just reaffirms why I'd never go back to cartridge razors.

@Shaverboy516

3 жыл бұрын

Me too👍🏻

@bluegrassman3040

3 жыл бұрын

Same here, in fact it was GEO that got me started into DE shaving.

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

I was that noticeable huh? Yes-it was...

@xoxoFISHERxoxo

3 жыл бұрын

Amen to that As Geo was using those cartridge razors I could feel the facial irritation for him lol 😂 even against the grain with a straight razor you get no irritation imo but with a cartridge razor you feel that irritation with and against the grain thank God I stop using those cursed things.

@PanchoKnivesForever

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha. I knew I wouldn't be the only one! I could SEE the irritation in Geo's facial expressions, as he shaved. When I converted to safety razor usage, I never looked back. At this point, I'm just kind of curious to see the difference in the shave for myself. It's been so long that I used a cartridge that I don't even remember what that was like..... LOL

Gotta say this is probably my favorite shave channel on the site. It doesnt have a ton of production like another channel such as razor emporium, but geo presents well, knows his stuff, and is personable! Not only that, but i feel he gives the fairest shake in the game to any product he may be reviewing. Doesnt matter if its a straight, safety, cartridge, etc. He'll tell you whats good, and tell you whats bad, like how he mentioned the trimmer on the fusion here instead of just "all cartridges = satan" Great job Geo! keep up the quality vids, and keep those runways clear!

Loved your sense of humour in this video Paris Hilton reference, and the she vibrates line was funny lol

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I was looking at these feather razors. Thanks for the video.

Hi Geo- Thank you for the comparison video. I hope you are doing well. Take good care and be safe. Best regards, as always!

About a year ago, I had to use a cartridge style razor again for a shave, and I can tell you, LESS face prep is better. I love the rich, thick lathers of the shave soaps, creams, butters and oils I use when I use a DE or Shavette style rig, but they're unnecessary with a cartridge and clog the hell out of the space between the blades. The BEST thing about back when I used cartridge razors (and had less of a facial hair style) was that, for a daily shave, a light lather of moisturizing bar soap was all I needed, and I could do almost the whole shave right in the shower. 3-5 blades + a lube strip and whisker fins have negated the need for so much protection. They're designed to give a good shave easily, without injury, and without need of skill or practice.

@geofatboy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Jason.

@Absolotle

2 жыл бұрын

That's true - those lube strips are excellent. A new cartridge would give you a very close and safe shave. The downside is they last very few shaves, and they are costly.

@Zack-xz1ph

11 ай бұрын

I haven't had any problems using soap with 2 and 3 blade cartridges. But you could always just add some water to thin the lather out a little

Hello,I wish you a wonderful month! Both in sale and also for you as a person!

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

From your mouth to God's ears! Thank you and all the best to you and yours.

Nice video ! Geo you have showed that you are an expert on all kinds of razors safety or cartridge.

Thanks for giving cartridges a fair shake. All of my attempts to return to DE or injector (which I left behind in 1973) have resulted in lots of blood. Carts work for me. I am now using Harry's, with no blood, super close with one pass against the grain. Thanks for a nod to the cart side.

@theweekendtimes9995

2 жыл бұрын

If you let the razor do the work by not pressing against your face, then you'll have no nics or weepers with safety razors, which are obviously safer to use and easier to maintain than straight razors. If you're getting old and/or facial hair is getting thinner, then sure cartridge is for you. But if you abuse a single blade razor, it will abuse you.

The winner is any DE safety razor, cheaper, no cartridges, no irritation

The cost of the blades are the problem with the cartridge razors

@IORIYAGAMI32

3 жыл бұрын

That is why blades are more economic

@MrJffranco5777

3 жыл бұрын

Plus not to mention for some its also about their sensitive skin that gets easily irritated or have problems with ingrown hairs....problems you don`t generally get with a DE blade.

@Shaverboy516

3 жыл бұрын

Plus the clog up with stubble immediately.

@sakcee

3 жыл бұрын

Until DE I never knew why I keep getting razor burns and ingrown hairs, I only use cartridge now travelling and that only 1-2 blade one and preferably not Gillette

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

You speak the truth nicky!

I kept laughing throughout 👍👍👍 Thanks, Geo. Your humor is really cool.

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Vlad!

Great review.

Just purchased the feather f3 from your site. Great work mate!

Nice vid Geo, but this evening I’ll go to shave my 3 days beard with my R41... 💪💪💪

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

And you'll be done 3 times faster than it took me to shave here!

@alessandrociceri331

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

Morning Geo! I had shaved this morning before getting on KZread and your video notification popped up. As I am watching that Feather struggle with your 3 days of growth I am laughing as I can feel the result of my BBS shave. Brother there is NO going back to that struggle and expense! I did find your video very entertaining but its just a reminder that more and more guys are waking up to DE shaving and leaving Gillette and other cart razors behind.

@alfonsovl7

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree! 👍🏻

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Perfect Timing John!

Interesting video. Thank you for that. I have cartridge razors in my den. They're not generally my 'go to' razors but I do use them from time to time. I love Ogallala products, especially the Bay Rum. Again, nice, informative video.

@geofatboy

2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff!

Never thought I would live to see the day!! Haha just kidding man. Just placed my first order with you on black friday. So excited to start wet shaving!!

@michadomeracki5910

3 жыл бұрын

And what did you buy :) ? If you have any questions about wet shaving you can ask me here.

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your support Joseph!

Uncle Geo... good on you for trying something different. Fusion proglide is the best 'cart razor' in my opinion.

Well that was a tug war...

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

You called it Milan!

The Gillette Proshield is the best cartridge razor I've used hands down. Quick, smooth shave & out the door!

My Merkur 34C just arrived in the mail along with some Gillette Silver Blues, Voskhod, and Astra SP blades. I'm very excited, I have over 2 weeks worth of growth to cut down. I've been using the Van Der Hagan with VDH blades beforehand so it should be interesting.

Great video Geo

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sam!

I'm glad you review cartridge razors because I enjoy shaving with both safeties and cartridges. Both give me great shaves with the right prep. You should review more cartridge razors, esp. the vintage types from the 70s till 90s.

@RobertNES816

Жыл бұрын

Yup the Atra and Sensor, Sensor Excel and Sensor 3 are all fantastic. Even the Mach 3 was great. Gillette went nuts with the Fusion because of Schick with their 4 blade razor. Now all the competition has such stupidly big and expensive Cartridges. Just go back to the Slim 2 blade heads of the Atra and Sensor line. They worked perfectly fine.

@Odinarcade00

28 күн бұрын

@@RobertNES816honestly it’s just goofy off brand stuff like dollar shave club and dorco. None of the actual good brands of cartridges use 6 or more blades 😂 plus there’s options. The current Schick has slim head 3 blade razors compatible with their 5 blade handle

I am so glad I started using safety razors. I don’t miss these expensive cartridge razors at all.

Well GFB I gave you a like for this vid but my heart wasn't in it. I just can't get behind Gillette or cartridge razors any more.

@michadomeracki5910

3 жыл бұрын

You go DE Safety Razors you can not go back :D. I have been shaving with DE Safety Razors for maybe 3-4 months and it is wonderful. Speaking of Gilette you know I just got a pack of Gilette razor blades for free with my new Safety Razor and they are good.

@125saito

3 жыл бұрын

@@michadomeracki5910 My beef with gillette is the tv commercial they ran a year or two ago.

@michadomeracki5910

3 жыл бұрын

@@125saito Ye I remember that. It is really sad because you know Gilette is a big part of shaving history so for many it's hard to just accept the boycott and for many it's not.

@Yorker1998

3 жыл бұрын

I honestly don't care much about that commercial, I'd still buy Gillette shave gel or DE blades because the product works well. That's all I want at the end of the day. If you want to boycott Gillette then I completely understand.

@125saito

3 жыл бұрын

@@Yorker1998 Well stated Cam.

Subscribed, the G-Shock convinced me that geofatboy is a no nonsense kinda guy.

Maybe it has to do with your beard type but whenever I use my gillette proglide it cuts down my 3 day growth quicker and smoother than how geo did with his. My daily driver is either my Leaf Twig or my wilkinson sword DE but when I'm in a hurry I like using my gillette proglide. I think it's a good razor to have even if you don't like carts.

It’s the evil clone Geo who shaves with cartridges!!!!! Run!!! I used to use the batter powered razor. It actually was ok not not worth the price.

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Its that scene with the devil on one shoulder and your conscience on the other. Both trying to sway you.

I love F3 for morning rush. 3 blades and 2 passes.

I personally use a Fusion proglide razor for shaving my head and a DE safety razor (Rex Ambassador) for my beard. This combination works well for me.

@geno5169

2 жыл бұрын

I just bought the fusion pro glide and love how smooth it was on my head

I went back to a DE safety about 5 yrs ago. Thanks for the reminder to not go back.

good job 👍👍👍

@geofatboy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mo!

I’m bald and I’ve been struggling with blade’s for a long time. .I just bought Gillette fusion glide and started shaving my head. I loved that blade on my head and it made my head smooth two.

@geofatboy

2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy!

when i dont use a safety razer or a shavete i use the gilete 2 blade throw aways.

Gillette Fusion is one of the best razors, probably the best in the market. BIC are also very good, the same with Gillette.

@theweekendtimes9995

2 жыл бұрын

Gillette Fusion may be the best selling razor but definitely not the best performing razor. No matter how many blades you put on cartridge razors, safety and straight razors always perform better.

When you use the vibration, you need to move the razor more slowly. Otherwise it's gonna pull and tug.

@allamericanwiseass

3 жыл бұрын

That's what she said

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Ain't nobody got time for that! I think I'm impatient...

Great video. Definitely not going to be using a cart. Have a great day.

I hope you get well soon.

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha! Thanks

Ive got one of those Gillette power pro glides that I have used for years but the cost of the cartridges has become cost prohibitive. I do like that trimming blade but I have noticed that shaving with a cartridge shaver is just a chore where as shaving with a DE safety razor is an enjoyable experience.

Good video geo, I find the best way to shave with a cartridge style razor is in the shower, probably because of the constant steam and wet skin too, for me shaving any other way with a cartridge razor is asking for irritation, can’t beat shaving with a safety razor 👍

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rob!

I've been using the Gillette ProGlide Power Razor & loving it!!! Best ever, The vibration REALLY HELPS, I get an extremely close shave, I enjoy it and 1 cartridge lasts a month easily... To each his own, I have been GLAD to get rid of that heavy, unscrew the top pieces, put the safety blade in, screw the parts back together again, I thought it was a pain in the butt overall, anyways everybody has to make their own decisions and enjoy what they enjoy 🎊🎈🎉👍👌👏👆

11:28 the slight expression of disgust as the blasphemous shave begins! 😂 shame!! 🔔🔔

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

You caught that did you?

@Roubainx

2 жыл бұрын

I had to screenshot the scene. Will be putting it on a shirt

Personally I get fantastic shaves out of cartridges razors, mainly either a Mach 3 or Dollar shave club razor....but only when I'm short on time.

Once in a while we need to use the Multiblade razors to appreciate how good a DE safety razor or a shavette shaves. Good one Geo 👍

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

True that Joy!

Geo👍👍 Real world demo of how ridiculously lousy cartridge razors are, thanks for taking one one the chin for us. You're a class act, didn't even complain, tough guy. Don't think I'll be swapping to carts anytime soon, as I like getting a clean, smooth and easy shave with my DE razors. Great video brother, stay safe. Enjoy!

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

You felt my pain Brother! Nailed it!

see you next video with razer bumps and irritation ;) hehe you should compare one of these to a throw away gillete 2 blade.

Pretty good shave Geo. You have the same problem I have which is an ultra tough beard. Here lately I've been getting a lot of requests for the Vintage cartridge razors such as the Gillette Mach 3 and Sensor Excel. The DE safety razor and straight razor will always win over a cartridge razor in my humble opinion.

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

Have you ever tried the Defender razor. First time using it as my head shave and it’s awesome. Not your typical cartilage razor at all.

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Haven't even heard of it, until now.

Hey Geo In this challenge I give the edge to the Proglide. That said I'm really loving the Muhle R89 I bought from ShaveNation last month! Definitely never going back to cartridge razors!

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

R89-One of my all time faves!

@pauldamelio4694

3 жыл бұрын

@@geofatboy The Muhle R89 along with Feather blades have taken my daily headshaving to a whole new level.

Thanks to you I have moved to safety razors, there is no going back to cartridge razors now. They’re junk.

You can use the Gillette Skin Guard blade in the fusion handle, maybe longer strokes could be less irritating. Or the Gillette Guard, one blade, now that will mow all away easier......

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

I'll check it out-Thanks!

Geo I am starting to shave with a DE razor. My hand coordination is not that great so I struggle. I am afraid of nicking or cutting myself. Is it because I don't put enough shaving cream on my face and the razors cut my skin? what do you recommend i need to do? I have more ability to shave with my left hand then my right. My celbral palsy affects my hand ability to shave.

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

How about shaving your entire face with one hand?

What was the name of the aftershave you used that had a cherry scent to it? I think the feather performed better but nothing beats a DE safety razor

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

shavenation.com/products/captains-choice-aftershave-45th-parallel?_pos=1&_sid=564fdadb9&_ss=r shavenation.com/products/captains-choice-shave-balm-aftershave-45th-parallel?_pos=4&_sid=564fdadb9&_ss=r

One thing I like about Gilette fusion 5 and Mach3 is we don't get any nicks and I think Gilette won due to the trimmer

How apt that you demonstrated that anyone using a cartridge razor should be placed in a dungeon. 😁

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Just paying my penance!

How did the vibrating feature of the Gillette feel? I thought the noise was irritating

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

It's really not even noticeable. The noise is a bit irritating though....

Hi geo. Could you also do a video on the Feather FII Neo Cartridge Razor

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

I'll look for that one. Thanks.

The safety razor by a mile fatboy your doing a great job keep up the good work.

It looked to me like the Gillette out performed but I would attribute that to it having 2 extra blades. You have to rinse off the cartridges more frequently than you did since they clog up having more than one blade, but I think you proved how more effective DE razor is.

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

I probably wasn't rinsing enough...

@fortunatedad7695

3 жыл бұрын

@@geofatboyit's a habitual thing I think (your a DE shaver). Plus I never found those cartridge razors to be very effective when the hairs were on the longer side. I remember when I converted to light (DE shaving) I would habitually apply pressure and wonder why I would get all these cuts and razor burn, then saw on your videos that I was doing it all wrong :).

8:48 Good one... lol great review!

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Still can't believe she had never been to a WalMart😂

A man using a cartridge razor lost control over his life!

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

😱

As a occasional cartridge user they do work better with the tin goo. Take care Cheers🥃😷

It looked like a lot of hard work and If I was the Judge I would call it a draw.

Besides raising the price even higher what is a vibrating razor supposed to accomplish?

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Selling more batteries?

@AnthonyCurreri

3 жыл бұрын

@@geofatboy same as vibrating "Sonic" toothbrushes.

You know we are in the end times when the sultan of shave so lowers himself.

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

So well spoken, greatly appreciated.

I have a thick dark beard, I prefer cartridge razors, I feel like I get a better shave and I never cut myself. My problem with the safety razor is the head is too big and other than the feather blades they just don’t shave close enough for me. I use the Mach 3 turbo blades, they cut right through my stubble and always give me a comfortable shave. I will never understand why some guys have problems with them.

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing-All valid points.

Greetings Geo! Which safety razor is that one in the video at 20:14? Thanks

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Shave Nation Razor-Prototype. In stock in 1-2 weeks!

Nice 👍 ❤️

Geos face is just screaming "i hate myself for doing this" :)

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

So true, so true!

"I've never used it, I just took it out of the package" give it to em geo

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Passive aggressive right?

What was the DE razor you showed at the end?

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Shave Nation Razor-Prototype. In stock in 1-2 weeks!

You ever do a review of Haslinger shave soap Geo?

@peterkaufmann8579

3 жыл бұрын

I have the schafmilch and sandelholz Haslinger in Thier original tallow formula. They are fantastic. They reformulated about 1 ywar ago and went vegan because of the times. I'm hoping it's as good and I second that, Geo please review Haslinger, 👍

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

shavenation.com/collections/haslinger-shaving-soap

You probably had to ice your face after the review. The things you due for your reviewers. Kudos. I love vintage razors. My daily razor is the ER 1924 shovel head single edge safety razor. That is the only razor I use. Single edge blades forever! Now we all know why!

The Feather wins for me as it seems to have a more secure closure on the cartridge and a way better grip. The blades are spaced further apart which is why it tends not to tug or clog as much either.

Fusion a legjobb!Super!

I don’t understand why people hack so quickly and don’t rinse cart blades more frequently. I shave with all manner of razors but when I use a fusion or hydro just a couple of strokes, rinse, repeat. The thing about having the lubricant on the blade, you can address against the grain where needed on the spot w/out reapplying cream.

I have a non-vibrating P&G pos. And, the Feather F3. 3 blades are much smoother than 5. You said in the video that you could really feel the Gillette tugging. So, my money is on the Feather. TBH. I like the Feather MR3 Neo better than the F3 (formerly known as the Samurai Edge) But, it's been discontinued. Thanks for the video. P. S. Why were you in such a hurry?

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

I'm used to shaving fast and I guess it carried over to this video. I like to keep things moving, don't want the viewers falling asleep.

Hello, I have a new razor stand just on the market. can you help me evaluate it?

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Sure, what is it?

@stevenchen2543

3 жыл бұрын

@@geofatboy I have a good product "razor blade case" product function 1. It can be used as a razor bracket 2. It can place three spare blades 3. There is a mirror in the case 4. Upper and lower shell magnetic absorption 5. High grade aluminum alloy material.

@stevenchen2543

3 жыл бұрын

@@geofatboy I'll send the product description to your Facebook

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Do you want to send it to me so I can take a look? shavenation.com/pages/contact-us

@stevenchen2543

3 жыл бұрын

@@geofatboy yes

I use a Gillette Vector simply because it works as good as the Fusion and 24 blades cost me $25 lol. I get about 7 or more shaves from a Cartridge. I stopped using Fusion and all the other Cartridge razors because the prices keep getting higher and higher. The Vector also shaves pretty decent, not allot of pulling with it and it has a little pusher to get rid of hair stuck between the blades. Gillette and all the other companies got too caught up with the multi blade gimmick in the 90's. Two blades on a Cartridge razor is all you really need. I mainly use safety razors these days, but when I want a quick shave I reach for the Vector with a can of Gillette Foamy and I'm good. The Vector Cartridge also fits my Dad's Aluminum Atra handle from 1979.

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your useful input Robert.

How come you didn't run any sale over the Thanksgiving holiday, Geo?

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Do you subscribe to the SN Newsletter? We had a big sale! shavenation.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=9342d5131a9ae4220379bc5b5&id=17620c1be5

My first reaction on seeing the video title: Geo with a cartridge razor? Sacrilege! Turns out that was one of the first words out of your mouth less than half a minute in.

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Great minds think alike!

Felt like I was watching a hostage video

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

I was in a prison cell... 😂

The secret to shaving with a cartridge razor (3 or more blades), constantly rinse. Like after every stroke, rinse out the blades. [It is why Safety Razors & Straight razors are better.] Also longer strokes work better for cartridges.

@RobertHalvarsson

Жыл бұрын

Agreed. It's a totally different beast altogether.

Yeah, no, Gillette isn't bought in my house anymore.

@forkless

3 жыл бұрын

The only Gillette that will still enter my house and looking for is a vintage O-1 (it's from the same quarter as the year I was born) but that is purely out of nostalgic and collector reasons.

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Said in the voice of the Soup Nazi from Seinfeld 😂 "No Gillette For You!"

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

@@forkless I love my 59' FatBoy. They jumped the shark a few years after that.

The cartridge can easily get filled with whiskers and gummed up. They do the trick,but cannot measure up. It's just not the same as a DE.

Good 😊

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

this looks like hard work compared to DE safety razors

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Trust me, it is!

Hey Geofatboy! This video looks to me like a betrayal of the safety razor philosophy! Nothing personal...

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

I took one for the team on this one!

Fun fact about the gillette proglide; they originally marketed the vibrating feature as a way to make the hairs stand up and get a closer shave. They don't market it this way anymore because they got sued and LOST for false advertising. Don't buy into the gimmicks, folks. If you're enjoying your shave, there's no need to chase the latest ever-developing shaving technology. Edit: I'm preaching to the choir, I know!

I don’t think I will ever go back to cartridge razors after using safety razors

How can 1 blade on a safety razer be sharper than a 5 blade cartridge razer???

Do an "against the grain" test/challenge.Do against the grain with your best DE razor/blade combo and then pass one more over it with the fussion to see if it can make the save more "glass like".I found that if i want a super close shave i pass one more with the fussion (i cant reach that close with my DE razors ) and i have the closest glass like it can be for my skin

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Interesting. I must try it...

I just remembered that I had a Gillette razor with a vibrating thing happening. Now they light up? I wonder what will happen next. Best not to think about it...

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Well now, actually, they heat up too! What's next?

@johnscarr70

3 жыл бұрын

@@geofatboy wipe the hair and soap out of the basin after shaving? Connect to spotify?Tell me my BMI? It's all the shiny tech nonsense that's made a traditional shaver out of me. Even my 20 year old daughter has gone DE, (but only for her legs!)

You look much happier with a safety razor

Toss them both out the door Geo. Safety and straight razors are the only way to go.

Side by side during the intro they look like mini vacuum cleaners!

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Ha Ha! Yes- You're right!

i lke u man!

Cart razors need a thinner lather. That’s how they have been designed. Safety razor need a nice thick lather.