That case is so cool even if you don’t like the razor you could put one you do like in it. Would be a good travel razor obviously. I like your videos as you put more art into them and not just videos of a guy shaving. Nothing against those it just makes yours unique.
Since my comment two days ago: I tried my first and only shave using Platinum Strangelet blade. Not a bad blade, but not one of the best. Sharp, yes; but not the sharpest. Smooth enough for the shave not to feel too rough but still light post-shave irritation. A few more shaves to do until I know more.
That razor looks really cool! I like the cap. It's super snazzy. Just gotta say that your editing at 1:49 when you opened the blade with those 3 shots along with those 3 strums deserves a chef`s kiss, slow clap, standing ovation, a falsetto woohoo sound, and one of those loud whistles with your finger and thumb in your mouth. I initially thought that about the Strangelets, but then I tried one in a heavy mild razor, and I absolutely loved it. It felt like my razor was on roller skates. I now have 100 of them. (Doug, if you're reading this, Rabid Bannana should be permanent, and you should come out with banana toothpaste and a bakelite toothbrush head that screws into your razor handles)
Great video production and editing Greg! Certainly a nice looking vintage looking razor in a nice case, albeit quite large for just a razor and some blades.👍🤠
This is one of the best razor videos I’ve seen! Love the creativity and storytelling! Great editing, music selection, and cool looking razor. Subbed! Also I never do this but if you ever want to talk about making videos, I’d love to chat. Keep up the great work!
@@GregTardif haha! That was actually my first guess… but it also looked like an omega… and I didn’t want to say orient if it was an omega! Ha! Keep flashing that Orient brother! Looks great!
Great shave brother, the "channels" are just for appearance. They don't actually do anything. I double checked with "Dougie". He said they are there just because they look cool, I tested it and very little lather to none at all actually makes it inside. And I couldn't agree more, it is definitely worth more than $59.95 I was thinking 120 to 130ish.
Darn it, Greg! I’m trying to save for the holidays 😂 great review my friend. I’m seriously considering picking one of these up now (while supplies last)
I've been checking to see when these come up for sale. I'll get one but no way will I ever again use those paint scraper Strangelet blades. I'm still waiting for PAA to get the stainless steel Ascension Twist DOC razor back in stock, as I want that version of my beloved Copper Twist.
Thanks for the review Greggy! I was in the process of putting in an order to PAA. Gonna wait now and and add this to the cart. Looks like a fun change up to my routine.🎃
P.A.A. Platinum Strangelet Blade -- Fourth shave using mild-mid aggression razor, three passes, and although very good maybe excellent shave, gave me moderate irritation. I am done now with the sample blade. My aims are: between 2 and 2.5 passes, clean close-shave, no more than light post shave irritation; and some shave count much much higher than four. This blade sample did not reach that.
Thanks buddy! I use Artlist for royalty free music. So when I’m picking songs from there I don’t really pay attention to what they’re called just the vibe I’m going for in the video
I did notice your bathroom outlet near your sink is not GFCI. This must be fixed. Some old phones were made of bacalite. (Is that how it's spelt?) Great music and video.
Looks great.. this was a surprise razor.. I personally am waiting to see if the stainless steel starling single edge razor is going to ever be released. Stranglet blades do feel tuggy.. I prefer the Big Ben stainless and Big Ben stainless purple.. both are sharp enough..try again with your blade of choice and I'm certain you'll have an epic shave.
@@GregTardif I am certain this will be a home run razor once it's available on their website..I was awaiting the stainless steel gem razor from them aka starling single edge stainless, their stainless version of their aluminum razor... Haven't seen it yet..
Slightly, and that is with emphasis, disappointing that you found the Strangelet Platinum blade to be not so sharp. Some people online comment that one should try more than one copy of any blade to evaluate that blade, the product. I usually do not test more than 1 of any new sample blade, but trying more than 1 copy of a blade is still a good practice. In any case, I will have the chance to try a Strangelet blade in a few days. Some UA-cam commenters and presenters have said that this blade is smooth and sharp. Have you tested Strangelet blades in other razors?
Thanks for sharing. Yeah I’ve used the strangelets since they came out last year. Maybe 20 shaves since then? Usually pulling from different tucks and 6 different razors or so. I keep trying them because some people do like them. But as the saying goes your mileage may vary
As much as I don't support PAA anymore for their controversies. I still find your shaving reviews extremely enjoyable as they are professionally made. Would love to see you try out FLS, A&E, Stirling, or maybe Declaration grooming.
Thank you for another great review. However your video's are doing horrible things to my bank account. Paying bills and food ? No thanks I need more shaving stuff. Thank goodness relatives will be asking me what I want for Christmas or I would end up in a refrigerator box mobile home.
Sorry about your bank account 😢 it is tough for sure there are so many great items out there. Christmas is just around the corner 👍 thanks for watching
Well done, Greg. That’s what a new product reveal and review should be: entertaining, well composed and straight to the point! Can’t speak for others, but I appreciate the way you call things as they are - nothing OTT (which I find off putting). As for the razor… well, I think it sells itself. A lot of thought has been put into it, that’s for sure. Cheers. 👍🪒
Alternate title for the video; “How I found out I had a hole in my undershirt “
Matching skivvies I assume, lol.
@@chrislj2890 lol!!!
Hahahaha I was coming to the comments to give you guff about that!!!
Haha!!! Thanks
Or "How to do a too long voice over on Nocturne opus 9 nr. 2 from Chopin" 🤨😋 Why do you keep some hair under your lip?
another great shave show greg tardif!
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WOW!!!
An epic razor!!
Congrats on getting it!! Well deserved!!
Gorgeous gift by PAA!!
Kudos Doug, Fran and Huxley!! 👌🙌
That case is so cool even if you don’t like the razor you could put one you do like in it. Would be a good travel razor obviously. I like your videos as you put more art into them and not just videos of a guy shaving. Nothing against those it just makes yours unique.
You’re right. Great travel case! I am so bad at talking whilst shaving I had to do something different haha
What a neat looking razor. And with a quality travel kit, definitely looking into this. Nice review Greg!
Thanks for the feedback Ken. It’s pretty nifty
Looks great
Since my comment two days ago: I tried my first and only shave using Platinum Strangelet blade. Not a bad blade, but not one of the best. Sharp, yes; but not the sharpest. Smooth enough for the shave not to feel too rough but still light post-shave irritation. A few more shaves to do until I know more.
I used it in my fat boy today and was pretty decent
That razor looks really cool! I like the cap. It's super snazzy. Just gotta say that your editing at 1:49 when you opened the blade with those 3 shots along with those 3 strums deserves a chef`s kiss, slow clap, standing ovation, a falsetto woohoo sound, and one of those loud whistles with your finger and thumb in your mouth.
I initially thought that about the Strangelets, but then I tried one in a heavy mild razor, and I absolutely loved it. It felt like my razor was on roller skates. I now have 100 of them.
(Doug, if you're reading this, Rabid Bannana should be permanent, and you should come out with banana toothpaste and a bakelite toothbrush head that screws into your razor handles)
Thanks Lee! I’ll try them in a different razor. I’m able to get a shave with ‘em. But maybe a heavy mild razor like the 3one6 might fit the bill.
Great video. It's like a movie!
Great video on the Artifact, Greg!
🥰 thanks!!
Great video production and editing Greg! Certainly a nice looking vintage looking razor in a nice case, albeit quite large for just a razor and some blades.👍🤠
Yeah the case is substantial but at least it's a cool looking case
I absolutely love the look of this razor. Getting it for sure!
Nice!!
This is one of the best razor videos I’ve seen! Love the creativity and storytelling! Great editing, music selection, and cool looking razor.
Subbed! Also I never do this but if you ever want to talk about making videos, I’d love to chat. Keep up the great work!
Thanks for the kudos. Always down to chat
@@GregTardif Awesome! I’m available to chat anytime or via your preferred method. Zoom is a good option.
One hundredth comment here: I like how you show us the newest innovations in shaving, all while doing it in a dad shirt.
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Did you just flash your omega time piece? Beautiful!
Haha! That is my Orient Bambino
@@GregTardif haha! That was actually my first guess… but it also looked like an omega… and I didn’t want to say orient if it was an omega! Ha! Keep flashing that Orient brother! Looks great!
The case is awesome, the razor is 😌
Great shave brother, the "channels" are just for appearance. They don't actually do anything. I double checked with "Dougie". He said they are there just because they look cool, I tested it and very little lather to none at all actually makes it inside. And I couldn't agree more, it is definitely worth more than $59.95 I was thinking 120 to 130ish.
Thanks buddy! They do look cool, very Fifth element
@@GregTardif ya! That's kinda what I was thinking too, I couldn't place but I can totally see that now. Have a good one!
Darn it, Greg! I’m trying to save for the holidays 😂 great review my friend. I’m seriously considering picking one of these up now (while supplies last)
It's available now...bit.ly/3UdZbDS
Good looking razor!
Great great video but are you sure this was officially released. Not seeing it on the website
Not out yet Mike, not sure when Phoenix is releasing it. They sent me this razor to do a video on. I'll keep you posted when I find out more.
how does it feel compared to the ascension?
Not as heavy. Not as adjustable. But great at the price point
That is a cool looking razor and a really sweet looking case🪒
I dig it for sure
I've been checking to see when these come up for sale. I'll get one but no way will I ever again use those paint scraper Strangelet blades. I'm still waiting for PAA to get the stainless steel Ascension Twist DOC razor back in stock, as I want that version of my beloved Copper Twist.
Thanks for the review Greggy! I was in the process of putting in an order to PAA. Gonna wait now and and add this to the cart. Looks like a fun change up to my routine.🎃
Trent, I wouldn’t be surprised if today @11 est it shows up. Make sure you have the app downloaded with notifications on. I could be wrong though.
🥳 thanks so much!!! Yeah it’s a neato burrito razor and travel case
@@mattfox8436 thanks for the heads up Matt!
P.A.A. Platinum Strangelet Blade -- Fourth shave using mild-mid aggression razor, three passes, and although very good maybe excellent shave, gave me moderate irritation. I am done now with the sample blade. My aims are: between 2 and 2.5 passes, clean close-shave, no more than light post shave irritation; and some shave count much much higher than four. This blade sample did not reach that.
Thanks for giving it thorough testing. I’m sorry it didn’t work out for you either
Nice
That's a godly thumbnail
🤩 thank you
Top notch packaging for this gem. I’ll likely not pick this one up however. Leaves one more for someone else.
It is phenomenal packaging for sure
This is why you have 3,000+ subs 👍🏻
Thanks!!
Nice Bambino 👍
⌚️👀👍
What's the intro music? Love it. This looks a cool razor and love the travel case with it, looks a decent weight too. Cool vid mate. :)
Thanks buddy! I use Artlist for royalty free music. So when I’m picking songs from there I don’t really pay attention to what they’re called just the vibe I’m going for in the video
@@GregTardif ah right! Cool tune!
I did notice your bathroom outlet near your sink is not GFCI. This must be fixed. Some old phones were made of bacalite. (Is that how it's spelt?) Great music and video.
Bakelite is the spelling. It’s on a GFCI circuit (passed inspection a few years back)
Another great video buddy. You are putting out some real Cop vibes with that stache. Like a Mall cop though.
license and registration dirt bag
Looks great.. this was a surprise razor..
I personally am waiting to see if the stainless steel starling single edge razor is going to ever be released.
Stranglet blades do feel tuggy..
I prefer the Big Ben stainless and Big Ben stainless purple.. both are sharp enough..try again with your blade of choice and I'm certain you'll have an epic shave.
@Raul DeLaRosa, Greg said $59.95 in the video for the MSRP
Yup. I jumped in later on and said I tried the astra sp and it was very smooth.
@@GregTardif i commented mid watching lol oops.
I don't care for astras and give them away when I obtain them as freebies in purchases
Haha! No worries Raul
@@GregTardif I am certain this will be a home run razor once it's available on their website..I was awaiting the stainless steel gem razor from them aka starling single edge stainless, their stainless version of their aluminum razor...
Haven't seen it yet..
top video, cool razor👍have a nice weekend
Thanks! Hope you have a nice weekend too
"A palindrome price." Love it!
😂 thanks
Hard to just buy razors new for the sake of buying new razor when a 1960 gillette slim adjustable shaves so good at 20 bucks on ebay
Slightly, and that is with emphasis, disappointing that you found the Strangelet Platinum blade to be not so sharp. Some people online comment that one should try more than one copy of any blade to evaluate that blade, the product. I usually do not test more than 1 of any new sample blade, but trying more than 1 copy of a blade is still a good practice. In any case, I will have the chance to try a Strangelet blade in a few days. Some UA-cam commenters and presenters have said that this blade is smooth and sharp. Have you tested Strangelet blades in other razors?
Thanks for sharing. Yeah I’ve used the strangelets since they came out last year. Maybe 20 shaves since then? Usually pulling from different tucks and 6 different razors or so. I keep trying them because some people do like them. But as the saying goes your mileage may vary
Another great video by Greg! Those strangelet blades are not my cup of tea either.
Thanks so much
Howdy Greg‼️Is this your new precious? 💍 I’m not a Strangelet fan either. Tuggy City! 😕
It’s good. Not the best. At the price point it’s great though. Hope that didn’t confuse you as much as it does me
@@GregTardif Clear as Boolean algebra. Sorry! I said there’d be no math in this discussion. 🙁
I get the price point. ✅
By the way, you wear a Great ORIENT "Bambino" watch! 🙂
Thanks! Love this thing
Orient bambino watch?
Good eye! 👍
BACONITE!!!
As much as I don't support PAA anymore for their controversies. I still find your shaving reviews extremely enjoyable as they are professionally made. Would love to see you try out FLS, A&E, Stirling, or maybe Declaration grooming.
Thank you for another great review. However your video's are doing horrible things to my bank account. Paying bills and food ? No thanks I need more shaving stuff. Thank goodness relatives will be asking me what I want for Christmas or I would end up in a refrigerator box mobile home.
Sorry about your bank account 😢 it is tough for sure there are so many great items out there. Christmas is just around the corner 👍 thanks for watching
Its over priced. Its about a $30 razor. They jacked it up because of the fancy ass case.
I like the combo of razor and case.
Well done, Greg. That’s what a new product reveal and review should be: entertaining, well composed and straight to the point! Can’t speak for others, but I appreciate the way you call things as they are - nothing OTT (which I find off putting). As for the razor… well, I think it sells itself. A lot of thought has been put into it, that’s for sure. Cheers. 👍🪒
Thanks for checking it out. Glad I could entertain and inform 🥳