Is a Double Open Comb the best design for a Safety Razor?

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  • Опубліковано 23 лис 2024

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  • @GregTardif
    @GregTardif  3 роки тому +14

    After watching it again. I think I overused pretty neat. Which is, pretty neat!

    • @KingFroglet
      @KingFroglet Рік тому

      Mr greg just thinking to get into the hobby i want something with a case and a decent price not too much more than 50 as im young and broke

    • @Zack-xz1ph
      @Zack-xz1ph Рік тому

      @@KingFroglet merkur 23c, Parker 90R/99R/etc, or a weishi razor

  • @ChrisLael
    @ChrisLael 3 роки тому +3

    My favorite razor would probably be the PAA Copper Ascension DOC. Although I’m really enjoying the Parker Injector now that I found good blades for it.

    • @GregTardif
      @GregTardif  3 роки тому +1

      I still need to try an injector

  • @seedoflife_5897
    @seedoflife_5897 2 роки тому

    Simple, sweet and great background music! Thanks for the great video and the info about double open comb safety razors

  • @marcozg77
    @marcozg77 9 місяців тому

    My current favourite is the Yaqi Mellon. It's a double open comb, very much on the mild side, but quite efficient.
    I also got the Yaqi Top Aggressive Slant, which is a doc too, but like on the other side of the spectrum.
    Both are fascinating, unique razors.
    The Ytas tought me many lessons about technique because one wrong move or a bit too much pressure and there will be blood (but boy, does this one shave you close...)
    The Mellon is a great leisure shaver if you got some time to spend.

  • @JimiVPhotography
    @JimiVPhotography Рік тому

    Love my PAA Copper DOC. Amazing razor!

  • @magnoliamike
    @magnoliamike 2 роки тому

    I have the SLOC and PAA Ascension and they are a true Joy to shave with

    • @GregTardif
      @GregTardif  2 роки тому

      Just picked up the new ascension select and that’s a great shave too

  • @fenderfamily1
    @fenderfamily1 3 роки тому +1

    I am really liking the Occam’s Razor from Classic Shaving. I have 2 different baseplates for it. I have been eyeing up the PAA razors though since they seem pretty neat.

    • @GregTardif
      @GregTardif  3 роки тому

      That’s a pretty clever name for a single edge razor. Looks pretty solid too

  • @redbeardlaboratories3254
    @redbeardlaboratories3254 2 роки тому

    Nice one, Greg! Who doesn't love a classic design?

    • @GregTardif
      @GregTardif  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks! Hard to say but a lot of companies try to improve on the classic design haha

  • @davepat8824
    @davepat8824 Рік тому

    Rockwell T2 I would say is my favorite safety razor

  • @fredhug85
    @fredhug85 Рік тому

    Thanks Greg

  • @ewk_
    @ewk_ 3 роки тому +1

    I would have a hard time choosing between my two favorites. Yates 921 and Henson aluminum. I appreciate your vids. Good work.

    • @GregTardif
      @GregTardif  3 роки тому +1

      I gotta check out a Henson. Also, haven’t tried a Yates. But have a few people recommending the Henson.

  • @dan_mer
    @dan_mer 2 роки тому

    Yaqi is well known for double open comb razors. One of their heads is called Mellon after the inventor of the head, however, I find it to be a bit aggressive. I wouldn't be surprised if Yaqi was making these razors for the PAA.

    • @GregTardif
      @GregTardif  2 роки тому

      Oh interesting! That’s a great thought. Thanks

  • @impatrickt
    @impatrickt 3 роки тому +1

    nice lamp

  • @sellitman
    @sellitman 10 місяців тому

    Hands down my Henson Ti-22 mild.

  • @TheShavingDisciple
    @TheShavingDisciple 3 роки тому +1

    Current favorite razor is my Stirling ST. I just had my Fatboy replated, though, so it could be a battle.

    • @GregTardif
      @GregTardif  3 роки тому

      That's a good looking razor to be honest. What handle do you have for it?

    • @TheShavingDisciple
      @TheShavingDisciple 3 роки тому

      @@GregTardif the Austin. I'm looking to pick up something a bit shorter, though.

  • @lornarutkowsky1307
    @lornarutkowsky1307 Рік тому

    Hi John here waiting on a rare grand shave king double edge razor very rare

  • @stanley1976
    @stanley1976 3 роки тому

    I have 3 favorites. I use a Leaf on my head, and either the Thorn or Muhle R103 w/an R41 head on my face.

    • @GregTardif
      @GregTardif  3 роки тому

      Been meaning to try a leaf soon

    • @stanley1976
      @stanley1976 3 роки тому

      @@GregTardif The regular Leaf is amazing for head shaves. Could be good for the face, doesn't get under the nose very easily.

    • @GregTardif
      @GregTardif  3 роки тому

      Thanks Stan! Luckily I have a mustache right now haha

    • @stanley1976
      @stanley1976 3 роки тому

      @@GregTardif Me, too! I've been rocking a Frank Zappa thing, mustache and soul patch combo. 🤣

    • @GregTardif
      @GregTardif  3 роки тому

      @@stanley1976 nice!!!!

  • @petekadenz9465
    @petekadenz9465 2 роки тому

    My favourite razor is the Thorn (the more efficient sibling of the Leaf Twig).

  • @hamishthecat4370
    @hamishthecat4370 2 роки тому

    Next to myself, I like my Blackland Blackbird best.

    • @GregTardif
      @GregTardif  2 роки тому

      Sweet! Heard nothing but awesome things

  • @thwh77
    @thwh77 2 роки тому

    Henson AL13 (mild) in purple even though it has more than twice the weight (37g) of my Dovo Shavette (15g).

  • @araps
    @araps 3 роки тому +1

    Hey Greg nice work on the video quality and editing if you want to share what you’re using I would appreciate it

    • @GregTardif
      @GregTardif  3 роки тому

      Thanks! I use a Sony A7C and I edit on my iPad Air with Lumafusion

    • @araps
      @araps 3 роки тому

      Thanks man the videos are looking great

    • @GregTardif
      @GregTardif  3 роки тому +2

      @@araps I appreciate it. I tried shooting the intro sequence like a sniper assembling their rifle

  • @sprinkleddonuts6094
    @sprinkleddonuts6094 Рік тому

    The best is whatever works for you, whether it be open comb, closed comb, Straight Razor, DE, or Cart…

  • @theopinionatedbrit
    @theopinionatedbrit 3 роки тому

    Great video Greg. Fasturbating is a new one to me, but after the shave I’ve just had I’m currently doing it! Favourite razor as it stands is a prototype that I’m testing out, but seen as it isn’t fully fledged, I’m going to have to say the Rockwell 6S. Have a good week buddy.

    • @GregTardif
      @GregTardif  3 роки тому

      Thanks for coming by. Excited to hear about the prototype, sounds like it might work amazingly haha. I have been interested in the baseplate swapping that Rockwell offers with those types of razors, but I know I would lose them almost immediately haha

  • @santiagobernal4823
    @santiagobernal4823 3 роки тому

    The rex ambassador is my favorite razor

    • @GregTardif
      @GregTardif  3 роки тому

      Nice! I’ve heard great things about their razors

  • @philoverton8668
    @philoverton8668 2 роки тому

    Merkur futur in gold, on setting 6 with a feather blade.

    • @GregTardif
      @GregTardif  2 роки тому

      Woooo! You’re living dangerously lol! Glad you like it

  • @MDR-hn2yz
    @MDR-hn2yz 2 роки тому

    1. Rex Ambassador
    2. Henson
    3. Merkur 38c

  • @COLDoCLINCHER37
    @COLDoCLINCHER37 2 роки тому

    Is there an attatchement you can place on a safety razor so it dosent cut to deep into the skin?, my beard is curly but I still get some razor bumps with it

    • @GregTardif
      @GregTardif  2 роки тому

      Not 100% sure on this. I would check your lather, shave direction, angle of your head, blade, and make sure you aren’t putting any additional pressure on the razor to your face

  • @chonkycarlos
    @chonkycarlos Рік тому

    Hensons AL13 is amazing. I've tried other double edge safety razors incling the king c but was never able to get the technique down.

  • @michaelhunyadi5087
    @michaelhunyadi5087 3 роки тому +1

    Have 5 razors currently and my Mercur Futur is my favorite. Interestingly my PAA DOC is my least favorite. Cool looking and I get a pretty good shave but it is just not comfortable to use. The combs are too sharp.

    • @GregTardif
      @GregTardif  3 роки тому

      We are bizarro twins! I hadn’t noticed the comb being sharp…maybe a QC thing? (Also, I do not like the Futur, I am going to give it another try)

    • @myhomiealex6
      @myhomiealex6 Рік тому

      Same with you mate,i have the Ascension twist and I loved the feel, but I kept getting ingrown hairs and I had to pluck them out after shaving. And have since stopped using it.

  • @theoneandonlycarlton
    @theoneandonlycarlton Рік тому

    I Don't Have One Cause I Shave With A Straight Razor Like A Real Man LMAO

  • @steveboyd3455
    @steveboyd3455 3 роки тому +2

    Heck yeah. Nice soundtrack, nice video. I find the idea of being so very concerned about the amount of stuff I pack fascinating. Is bringing a regular safety razor such a huge impossibility that I really need one that breaks down into small segments? Heck no. But heck yeah it is fun to assemble and adds to the ritual of the hobby. Thanks for the show!

    • @GregTardif
      @GregTardif  3 роки тому

      Thanks for watching Steve. Yeah totally unnecessary but totally a lot of fun haha

  • @NamasW24
    @NamasW24 3 місяці тому

    parker R22 it’s closed comb

  • @brianinski
    @brianinski Рік тому

    Fatip Piccillo special edition

  • @magnoliamike
    @magnoliamike 2 роки тому

    Do you own any vintage Gillette?

    • @GregTardif
      @GregTardif  2 роки тому

      Yeah I have a Gillette tech and most recently got a Fatboy

  • @sanjay130176
    @sanjay130176 3 роки тому

    Parker 91R

  • @ZakHancock
    @ZakHancock Місяць тому

    Yates 921-H

  • @clownworldresidentii5184
    @clownworldresidentii5184 Рік тому

    Karve CB OC A

  • @michaelhunyadi5087
    @michaelhunyadi5087 2 роки тому

    Sorry dude but PAA double open comb razors might work OK but they are not at all comfortable as the tines are sharp. Karve open comb razors are much better.