Two years ago my CVS decided to stop carrying this Van der Hagen and they put them on sale for $5 and I bought all they had (7). I give them to my buddies with a variety pack of blades when they express a desire to try a safety razor.
I started with vanderhagen. I appreciate it for the fact that it's at walmart and introduces huge amounts of people to wet shaving. I don't use it now that I have my fatboy's and 6s but it was fairly decent. Very mild though.
Walmart lied 2 me. When I was their, I tried looking 4 this their. It wasn't their & it said it was in stock. I was lied 2. I WAS LIED 2! BUT... I did order it off the walmart app so it's all good. Shaves pretty good. Tho I made a BIG mistake. I used cold water instead of hot water.
This is actually the first safety razor I have purchased. I got the long handle version. I honestly have zero complaints. I still use it from time to time. I have built up a small collection and use multiple ones but the first razor always has a place in the heart.
I am an older woman who now finds it necessary to shave her face. This is not something I grew up doing! I bought a Van der Hagen at Target. Watching your video not only provided information on the razor, but gave good information on shaving faces in general. Thank you!
You’re not alone in your new routine! In fact, a lovely woman named Jill had her own UA-cam shaving channel. SheShaves with Jill was her name. She’s sorely missed, but reveled in the act of shaving. I hope that you will too. Here’s her channel, though she passed a couple of years ago. ua-cam.com/channels/J2pkNLu7jKlYDt6H04tAzQ.html
I just decided to try DE safety razors. I ordered 3 to try, and maybe figure out what's right for me. I got a Merkur 34c(not sure I spelled that right), a Van Der Hagen , and a Viking Revolution. Out of the 3 , the Viking is the only one I have never heard of. Can I get some opinions? Total beginner here, help me out, thanks.
This was my first safety razor. I got it off Amazon and still love it. It’s not in my rotation of razors, but I still use it from time to time. Highly recommended it for beginner wet shavers.
I read somewhere that the Wilkinson Sword Classic TTO is, as well. And one of the lower-priced Global Shave Club models is as well. Just different handles and finishes. My Wilkie isn't too bad, but is at the bottom of the pack among the six I own so far.
@@keithosmond5730 The modern Wilkinson TTO is indeed a re-branded Weishi 9306-P: www.aliexpress.com/item/32898158977.html I can't get a decent shave out of it - but I love my short handled 9306-F which is my daily driver next to my vintage Gillette Tech. Seems a different handle makes all the difference for me. www.aliexpress.com/item/32808510050.html www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/weishi-9306-models.431906/ theshaveden.com/forums/threads/weishi-9306-vs-gillette-superspeed
Had this first for week ,no problems but reading through the comments it seem some guys had issues. This is also my first saftey razor. I'm enjoying it getting a much better shave than dollar shave clubs cartridge razors.
If I recall correctly, the blades it comes with are actually Merkur blades made in Germany. The razor itself is the common Weishi razor that's sold under various brand names. I started with it years ago and it did a serviceable job as most DE razors will with proper technique.
On the contrary; though both Weishi and the VDH share similarities one discerning difference is base metal underneath the chrome plating; while the Weishi is copper the VDH is brass. Not sure about anyone else but brass is Obviously the winner here.
I’m a little concerned it’s getting cheaper and cheaper. I bought it when it was around 20 bucks. I bought it and seems well worth it. But I prefer my müker 34C with these blades.
I have a pretty gritty beard and I’ve been using just normal throw away razors and they always torn up me neck I switched to this exact razor recently and I no longer get the red bumps or rashes I used to get. The shave is actually better then I expected, i noticed that my skin isn’t as smooth but to be honest it’s pretty damn close so I’d definitely recommend doing the switch.
Like most of the comments here, it was my first DE razor as well. There's probably a lot of high end brands that should pay tribute to this brand for getting alot of us to start dumping our hard earned cash on premium products 🤣
That razor was the first one my wife bought for me as i moved away from cartridges. It's a good razor but the blades were crap and lasted maybe 2 shaves. Feather blades in it and it was a decent bit of kit. That was way back when i managed to save money compared to using cartridges! Having moved on to straight razors and all the paraphernalia that comes with that as well as collecting brushes and soaps means that any pretense of saving money left the building years ago. T
That razor is actually a rebranded Weishi. It is a good starter razor. The blades in my opinion are just average. You should try their shave soap! I can purchase that in my local grocery store. It has a good scent and lathers beautifully!! Thanks for reviewing it!
I started with this as well. I found multitudes of videos and reviews just tearing it apart but I couldn’t understand why. It’s actually a fine product! I even go back to it every now and again. It’s a somewhat mild shave but if you make three passes and take your time, you can get a fine shave. It’s much better with a feather razor blade.
@@RECOILJUNKIE38 I think my local Target, Walmart, Marshalls, Tjmaxx, and Ross just suck then, I don't really find any good after shaves or shaving soaps, just a lot of beard oil/balm, and razors
I went back to my hagen. The razor that came with the bundle I think you promoted like a year ago or so was longer, heavier, and smooth which was a bit of a problem when my hands got wet. Also, it was a screw top instead of the butterfly. All in all, I like my hagen and I'll just stick with it.
Sounds like a good deal. What I find a little off-putting is the use of European imagery in propagating a product that is clearly Far Eastern in origin. No German company, and no European company, for that matter, still makes butterfly razors. If you have a butterfly razor, it's either from People's Republic of China, India...or it might be a product from a brand-new start-up company in North America that makes razors in the style of old Gillette Superspeeds and Adjustables. If the price is 12 dollars for a razor and 5 blades, it is absolutely, positively made in China. Doesn't mean that it's junk. My computer and my phone were both made in China as well. But they don't come with a windmill (a logo used by the German brand "Mühle", which means "mill") and a Dutch name on them. And what is a "limited" lifetime warranty? Not to mention that a lifetime warranty is worthless if the company is broke long before your razor is broken. It's actually a common ruse in marketing, including real estate. Want to buy a rental apartment as an investment? No risk at all, you have 2 years of rent guaranteed. Once the company has sold enough of their shoddy apartments, they go broke and, woos, there go your 2 years of rent guaranteed. Of course, investing 12 dollars into a safety razor is much less of a risk then investing 120,000 dollars into an apartment. Oh, and, last but not least, those "ice-tempered" German blades are also a marketing hype. Yes, there are still DE blades being stamped out by several factories in Germany. And many of them suck, in my opinion. I never cut myself as bad as with blades made by Feintechnik Eisfeld, who are also Harry's supplier. "Ice-tempered" is a marketing hype similar to Lucky Strike's "It's toasted". All DE blades are tempered by giving them a cold shock, whether you use actual ice or not. Several German companies pride themselves in making "ice-tempered" DE blades, including ERBE and Timor. Neither are known for being special. I have used many German blades. Most are okay, but overpriced or they are sub-par quality, like the Feintechnik blades. And I'm as German as lederhosen.
I haven't used their razor, but I really like the Van Der Hagen Shave soaps. I started with their boar hair brush until I got a synthetic hair brush and completely quit using the boar hair.
It's always spelled "worth a damn" in most English-speaking countries - but now you have me wondering about the expression's origin. I'll have to go check :-)
oooh, THe Van der Hagen razor itself isn't great but it isn't horrible either. However, drop an Astra or a quality razor in it. Van der Hagen blades suck. hahahahha
I think that you will be pleased with this razor as your daily driver. I would say that the aggressiveness is a tad above mild. A good all around starter blade would be the Astra platinums in the green box. From there, you can try different blades to match your beard type if the Astra's don't work for you. Honestly, I think you will be pleased with the end result.
I'm pretty sure that's one of those private label razors like a Dorco or a Personna. I've seen that exact razor under numerous names. I myself even own one under the Nautica brand, yes that nautica clothing brand. I used to use that razor in between my shaves with my fusion proglide but then I upgraded from the nautica to a wilkinson sword DE. Night and day difference. The Van De Hagen/Nautica is a good beginners DE razor but definitely recommended moving up to a more premium razor
There are many knock offs of the Weishi though branded and unbranded - similar razors are also made by YingJiLi and others. globalshave.club/blog/f/five-great-chinese-razors-that-cost-under-1500 I own different vintage Gillette, modern Zamak razors (Merkur, Mühle, KCG), Fatip and several Chinese and the Weishi is my favorite next to my Gillette Tech. theshaveden.com/forums/threads/weishi-9306-vs-gillette-superspeed.58600/
Do you store the "extra" plates in the box it came in? I wanted an adjustable razor as my second DE, but I don't like the idea of having to figure out where to store the extra two plates not in use. I also got a Vikings Blade Emperor and will return one of the two, and I think I like the adjustable function of the Emperor better, even if I won't adjust on the fly.
@@woodstock480 I just keep them in my medicine cabinet, they also have the 2C which is the same thing but only comes with the 1/3 plate at $30. It’s a very smooth razor
Here in China it's the Weishi 9306, I have one, it's my travel razor and shaves quite well with a good sharp blade. Try it with one of your Feather blades you'll appreciate it more
When I started down the wet shave road last year, the VDH was my entry razor. Only $17 at Wegmans. Brush and soap was another $15 or so. And it was good enough to keep with it. Much better than the cart I had been using for over 40 years. For what it is, it's a decent starter. I still use it every once in a while. I didn't care for the blades. But I was a beginner, so it may have my inexperience that skews my judgement on them. Have a great weekend.
Good, that you do not have that sensitive skin. I have sensitive skin AND a very thick beard. This makes it very hard to find a good razor for me. So, wet shaving or shaving in general is always "Trial and Error" and sometimes even "Trial and Blood" 😂.
Howdy... Well I'm not African-American.. just an Irish boy but I do have curly hair specially on my neck and it is the reason that I switched to double edge safety razors. I found that using a double-edged safety razor virtually eliminated all of the razor burn and ingrown hairs. Since I own this razor and have used it for a couple of years now I would say go for it! It's reasonably priced and ultimately the goal is getting those ingrown hairs and the pain associated with them eliminated. So if you haven't purchased a double-edged safety razor before I would say purchase this one it's well worth the investment and should eliminate the razor burn as well as the ingrown hairs and it will do it about as well as any razor so long as it's a double-edged safety razor. Welcome to the rabbit hole my brother! This hobby is very addicting. Before too long you'll find yourself on eBay shopping for all sorts of vintage razors, shave brushes and all the assorted accoutrements that go along with old-fashioned wet shaving. Shave on my brother!!!
I shredded myself with this razor. After a month, and after watching " how to shave videos," still shredding myself. I got the Hensen. No cuts two months later. Sensitive skin, I guess. Girlie- man skin will like the Hensen.
I’ve been enjoying your videos and appreciate your content. I was in my local Fred Meyer store ( a Kroger corporation store) yesterday and happened to notice that they had the Van der Hagen on clearance. The price blew me away. At only $4.50 I decided it was time to grab one. 😎 I’m quite happy with this accidental find. Not sure if the rest of the Kroger corporation is doing the same clearance or not but Christmas is not too far off and folks might want to take advantage of it. My lucky day could be yours too.
Those blades are horrible. I used mine yesterday with a Rapira Platinum Lux got an excellent shave. It also works great with a Feather or Personna Platinum chrome. Not very effecient wouldn't use it with a weeks growth.
thanks for tip about the blades; I just got one and used included blades; ripped my face apart, left me bleeding and burning; and even a non alcohol cream after shave burned my face.
If I Did a 3 Pass Shave With My 1917 Gillette I Wouldn’t Have a Face Left I Don’t Do More Than 2 Passes at The Most 1 Pass Would Easily Suffice But If I Go 2 Passes It’s BBS Smooth 😀😊😎 I’ve Used Those Van Der Hagen Blades Before They Did a Lot Of Tugging and Seemed Dull To Me Compared to a Shark Stainless or Feather Blade Nice Shave SinatraLennon 😀😊😎
The razor worked for me for the first couple months of wet shaving but the blades tore me up. The blades drag across my face so bad I thought it was my technique, plopped in a feather and problem solved.
So I just started out using safety razors, and chose this Van der Hagen as someone who previously used bic senstitive cartridges. Probably one of the best decisions I've ever made.
And btw do you think shaving is only for those who are able to grow thick, non patchy (good) facial hair? Because I am a 21 yearold who cannot really grow a beard for the life of me, since it grows out very thin, and patchy, but looks better when I shave it off, so I don't look like a creep. Heck I've had friends who wonder why I choose to not grow my facial hair out, and some wondering why I shave saying "What facial hair is there to even shave off?! 😂".
I bought this razor and then I got hooked on your channel and all things vintage safety razor. I just ordered a ww1 issued Gillette 1918 J serial number razor.
I started with this bad boy like so many others here in the comments. The razor its self is pretty solid. Boy howdy those blades do not agree with me though. Mincemeat face is no fun.
I had the same experience as you: the blades ripped my face apart. I may try a different blade to see if that improves things, but I’m back to my Gillette for now. This Van Der Hagen left my face burning and bleeding. I’m hoping it’s just the blades. I have the new Gillette and it works smooth and easy, so I may just go back to it; why knock a good thing. With the Van Der Hagen even a cream after shave lotion with no alcohol set my face on fire.
I had tried this safety razor and I surely don’t think it is worth a darn in my book. This razor didn’t work for me. I also didn’t like the razor blades that came with this razor.
I saw one of these today at Walmart. (16.28) I am getting away from Gillette products altogether for political reasons.....so I'm out searching. I ran across some videos that advocated shaving with a safety razor. I'm thinking about giving this one a try. I also liked The Wet Shaving Club but don't know if I should go "all-in" for the $90 model or get one with training wheels. Decisions-Decisions.
I just bought this razor and it is a huge upgrade from the manscaped one. My first shave went well. Like budder, but the second one wasn't as good. Mostly likely cause I messed up the angle of got too confident
AWESOME RAZOR!!!! I just used mine I ordered from Amazon last night. I'm used to using Harry's and that's the closest thing in the cartridge razor world you'll get to DE razors. (Harry's are amazing razors too) But what an awesome razor, especially for someone like myself who is getting into the DE Safety Razors. After years and months of watching shaving videos on UA-cam, etc, I've learned how to use the DE Safety Razors effectively. I had no cuts or irritation at all, and closest shave I've ever gotten, all in one pass with the grain! Would definitely recommend!!!
I am 68 years old.. only used disposable razors. I like the ease of a butterfly razor... But I want what will make my experience pleasurable. Which should I buy. This or King Gillette?
This was my first DE safety razor I bought . Had to hide it from my wife because if she found out, she would not let me shave with it because she was afraid I would end in the emergency room. Later I bought on sale (around $ 12 US dollars) 6 razors and gave them away to some friends. The VDH blades that come with the razor are terrible IMO.
I just purchased one last week. I love it, as my first DE razor. Even my first learning experience with this shave beat disposable razors by a LONG mile. I'm NEVER going back to disposable. That being said, I purchased this razor because I can't find ANYWHERE that sells DE razors. This was the only one I found anywhere, and it _was_ a Walmart.😅 The thing is, i know i can find the online but for me personally this is the kind of product you buy in person. Pick it up, feel its heft, look at it from all angles not just the pictures they uploaded. For me, buying one of these razors is like buying cologne you've never smelled online just because it has good ratings. I just can't do it. Anyway. I'm still learning to use DE razor blades and getting the shaving down, I think once I get the hang of it a bit I'll look into other razors and blades. But for now, one shave with the Van Der Hoozits and I cam already tell you in was MILES better than brand new disposables.
You live in Texas, have you seen the big zote soap bars? In Latin America a lot of people even bath with them. Not long ago I experimented with the white colored one, and I got a good lather out of it with the boar brush. It's slick, though I think it doesn't provide much thickness. The ingredients are sodium tallowate (animal fat), sodium cocoate, Citronella oil (fragrance), glycerin and optical brightener. It's a laundry soap, but according to the company website it can be used for bathing too
I bought that razor here in Sweden but it was in gold. Works REALLY well with a voskhod blade. Though it cost me 35 dollars here. Great video as always, take care :)
Absolutely love your videos man this is actually the video that made me start following you about a week ago it’s the best video on the van der Hagen shaver it’s my first safety razor and would really appreciate your opinion on how it feels with the feather blades in it I’m debating weather or not to buy them and would love to see a side by side comparison like if u shaved half ur face with one and then the other up to you either way would appreciate more van der Hagen content for us first starters thank you again for all your videos funniest and most positive shaving videos on UA-cam 🤘🏼🙌🏻🙌🏻
I bought mine at walmart. I initially made the purchase to save money on blades. I soon found that there is this rather large subculture of people who are religiously committed to this type of shaving.
My first razor, the damn plastic packaging sliced my finger and their brush constantly shed and was stiff as hell. Eventually switched up to a Maggard Razor and now use a Rockwell Model T 😎
I went from this to Maggards as well, I got the 3 head set with the regular, the more aggressive, and the open comb. The more aggressive was my favorite.
Have had one for years and years, use it for a secondary clean up razor after 15 or 20 minutes after my shave. Keep a Feather blade loaded up in it. Yeah, a cheap Chinese product, $8/10 at walmart, at least that's what I paid for it. Works. Does the pick ups.
I got my VH razor in highschool almost 6 years ago. It has served me well, but I have decided to step up to a Henson. I'd like to see you review Henson as they're made in Canada and high quality.
I know I'm 2yrs late but have you tried the feather blades from Japan on this? I just bought my first one from them except it's their new model with the twist handle for different levels of shaving
Feel like these are insanely aggressive unless its just the one that i got. but this thing was brutal and super lightweight. Very uncomfortable no matter what blades i used.
Just got it but the blade wasn’t cutting at all I need to figure it out what’s wrong? Be it the blades not seated right or the angle I’m Holding it? Any advice?
I'm going to support you can be? How are you doing Master shave big Dude? You never tried it Barbus big Dude Barbus great shave Man. Take care of yourself.
Hey, from here in Dallas! Loved your channel for ages! I'm never averse to using brands found big box stores, especially if they work. For my regular aftershave lotion, after playing around with the hyped-up shave balms, I have for years found myself using Suave's Vitamin Revitalizing Lotion. I hate thick greasy lotions, but theirs is a very satin-like loose watery lotion, very pleasant and moisturizing. I bring it up here, because if they ever decide to discontinue it, I would be devastated. :(
@@terryah2136 It's nothing impressive, just basic cheapest stuff on the shelf stuff here in the US. Personally, I hate it. The Original variety the guy in this video uses always makes me think of an old geezer whenever I smell it.
Most $10 to $20 safety razors can give decent one-pass shaves. My first safety razor was a $12 Gillette Tech clone. Amazon sells the Van Der Hagen TTO razor for $12.95. The best thing about a cheap razor is if you lose it or it breaks, Target (or Amazon) has another one just like it. Nice 3.125 pass shave.
That was the first razor that made me fall Down the rabbit hole lol
I bought mine at Target
@@nicky21111 I got mine at heb & I love safety razors now
Same here
Hey me too! About to pickup a Henson haha
Two years ago my CVS decided to stop carrying this Van der Hagen and they put them on sale for $5 and I bought all they had (7). I give them to my buddies with a variety pack of blades when they express a desire to try a safety razor.
That’s pretty cool of you. 🤜🏻
Ur a beast
Better man than me I’d most likely keep all 7 to myself
We all need more friend like you bro
@@xgdubjrx821🤣🤣🤣
This was my first safety razor and got me watching your channel.
My first razor too. Perfectly fine for most people. I upgraded after a few months using it though
Same lmao
I started with vanderhagen. I appreciate it for the fact that it's at walmart and introduces huge amounts of people to wet shaving. I don't use it now that I have my fatboy's and 6s but it was fairly decent. Very mild though.
Walmart lied 2 me. When I was their, I tried looking 4 this their. It wasn't their & it said it was in stock. I was lied 2. I WAS LIED 2! BUT... I did order it off the walmart app so it's all good. Shaves pretty good. Tho I made a BIG mistake. I used cold water instead of hot water.
I remember when the Gillettes that people pay big bucks for now were grocery store razors!
This dude said your 15-16 tried a cartridge razor and you wanna try a safety and see what the fuss about how dude know exactly how I got this shit💀
This is actually the first safety razor I have purchased. I got the long handle version. I honestly have zero complaints. I still use it from time to time. I have built up a small collection and use multiple ones but the first razor always has a place in the heart.
I am an older woman who now finds it necessary to shave her face. This is not something I grew up doing! I bought a Van der Hagen at Target. Watching your video not only provided information on the razor, but gave good information on shaving faces in general. Thank you!
You’re not alone in your new routine! In fact, a lovely woman named Jill had her own UA-cam shaving channel. SheShaves with Jill was her name. She’s sorely missed, but reveled in the act of shaving. I hope that you will too. Here’s her channel, though she passed a couple of years ago. ua-cam.com/channels/J2pkNLu7jKlYDt6H04tAzQ.html
Thank you! I've only watched one of her videos so far, but I will be watching the others.
40 years from now the Van Der Hagen will be a collector dream. Buy two. 😀
I just decided to try DE safety razors. I ordered 3 to try, and maybe figure out what's right for me. I got a Merkur 34c(not sure I spelled that right), a Van Der Hagen , and a Viking Revolution. Out of the 3 , the Viking is the only one I have never heard of. Can I get some opinions? Total beginner here, help me out, thanks.
Love your videos. I'm 29 and still experimenting with different ways of shaving. Thanks for helping us younger guys still figuring it out.
This was my first safety razor. I got it off Amazon and still love it. It’s not in my rotation of razors, but I still use it from time to time. Highly recommended it for beginner wet shavers.
That's a rebranded Weishi 9306, if I'm not mistaken. Different companies have a rebranded version of this. I have a Boker that's the same.
Love my cheap Weishi!
@Christopher Williams I do not know this for sure but it looks to be that way.
I read somewhere that the Wilkinson Sword Classic TTO is, as well. And one of the lower-priced Global Shave Club models is as well. Just different handles and finishes. My Wilkie isn't too bad, but is at the bottom of the pack among the six I own so far.
Yep that's Weishi 9306 that I bought as a Weishi 9306 in a little travel kit.
@@keithosmond5730 The modern Wilkinson TTO is indeed a re-branded Weishi 9306-P: www.aliexpress.com/item/32898158977.html
I can't get a decent shave out of it - but I love my short handled 9306-F which is my daily driver next to my vintage Gillette Tech. Seems a different handle makes all the difference for me.
www.aliexpress.com/item/32808510050.html
www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/weishi-9306-models.431906/
theshaveden.com/forums/threads/weishi-9306-vs-gillette-superspeed
I just bought this as my first safety razor because I didn’t like the cartridge razors and so far I like it
Bought my first one today I am 48 and have used cheap razors for years, I feel like a fool now, decades I wasted and never got a shave this smooth.
But now you’re on top of your game! Congrats.
Yes same here I'm 40 now
Had this first for week ,no problems but reading through the comments it seem some guys had issues. This is also my first saftey razor. I'm enjoying it getting a much better shave than dollar shave clubs cartridge razors.
SinatraLennon: shaving with your locally available whatever is available to you!
This is a man right here bro. He’s so relaxed with that blade very inspiring
I appreciate it!
If I recall correctly, the blades it comes with are actually Merkur blades made in Germany. The razor itself is the common Weishi razor that's sold under various brand names. I started with it years ago and it did a serviceable job as most DE razors will with proper technique.
The blades it comes with are trash! Shark blades rule.
@@justinedse3314 Shark blades are dull as hell.
For me the quality razor is Merkur.. The blades, are Feather.
On the contrary; though both Weishi and the VDH share similarities one discerning difference is base metal underneath the chrome plating; while the Weishi is copper the VDH is brass. Not sure about anyone else but brass is Obviously the winner here.
You should do a video on your top 10 favorite DE safety razors.
We'd need a couple of intervals for an ice cream! 🤣
Wait for it! Here it comes!! I TOLD YOU SO!!! And guess what? The everyday price at Food Lion grocery stores is $7.99 :O
I’m a little concerned it’s getting cheaper and cheaper. I bought it when it was around 20 bucks. I bought it and seems well worth it. But I prefer my müker 34C with these blades.
@@Mikey-ym6ok its for 20 bucks here in florida
I used this and had many nicks, also my face burned like hell after.
I have a pretty gritty beard and I’ve been using just normal throw away razors and they always torn up me neck I switched to this exact razor recently and I no longer get the red bumps or rashes I used to get. The shave is actually better then I expected, i noticed that my skin isn’t as smooth but to be honest it’s pretty damn close so I’d definitely recommend doing the switch.
Been using this razor for months been doing me well
Like most of the comments here, it was my first DE razor as well. There's probably a lot of high end brands that should pay tribute to this brand for getting alot of us to start dumping our hard earned cash on premium products 🤣
That razor was the first one my wife bought for me as i moved away from cartridges. It's a good razor but the blades were crap and lasted maybe 2 shaves. Feather blades in it and it was a decent bit of kit. That was way back when i managed to save money compared to using cartridges!
Having moved on to straight razors and all the paraphernalia that comes with that as well as collecting brushes and soaps means that any pretense of saving money left the building years ago.
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Your voice sounds like Brian Cranston (Walter White from Breaking Bad).
That razor is actually a rebranded Weishi. It is a good starter razor. The blades in my opinion are just average. You should try their shave soap! I can purchase that in my local grocery store. It has a good scent and lathers beautifully!! Thanks for reviewing it!
I started with this as well. I found multitudes of videos and reviews just tearing it apart but I couldn’t understand why. It’s actually a fine product! I even go back to it every now and again. It’s a somewhat mild shave but if you make three passes and take your time, you can get a fine shave. It’s much better with a feather razor blade.
I've noticed they don't really have Cremo in stores anymore, but it's still available on Amazon
I bought some Cremo in Targets last week, shave cream and their Bourbon and Oak cologne.
Target and Marshalls. $5 tube at Marshalls.
@@RECOILJUNKIE38 I think my local Target, Walmart, Marshalls, Tjmaxx, and Ross just suck then, I don't really find any good after shaves or shaving soaps, just a lot of beard oil/balm, and razors
Always figured those razors were junk but it appears to have some "meat" to it. Interesting.
I went back to my hagen. The razor that came with the bundle I think you promoted like a year ago or so was longer, heavier, and smooth which was a bit of a problem when my hands got wet. Also, it was a screw top instead of the butterfly. All in all, I like my hagen and I'll just stick with it.
This sounds more like the King C Gillette, no? Didn't know VDH sold a 3-piece DE.
Sounds like a good deal. What I find a little off-putting is the use of European imagery in propagating a product that is clearly Far Eastern in origin. No German company, and no European company, for that matter, still makes butterfly razors. If you have a butterfly razor, it's either from People's Republic of China, India...or it might be a product from a brand-new start-up company in North America that makes razors in the style of old Gillette Superspeeds and Adjustables. If the price is 12 dollars for a razor and 5 blades, it is absolutely, positively made in China. Doesn't mean that it's junk. My computer and my phone were both made in China as well. But they don't come with a windmill (a logo used by the German brand "Mühle", which means "mill") and a Dutch name on them. And what is a "limited" lifetime warranty? Not to mention that a lifetime warranty is worthless if the company is broke long before your razor is broken. It's actually a common ruse in marketing, including real estate. Want to buy a rental apartment as an investment? No risk at all, you have 2 years of rent guaranteed. Once the company has sold enough of their shoddy apartments, they go broke and, woos, there go your 2 years of rent guaranteed. Of course, investing 12 dollars into a safety razor is much less of a risk then investing 120,000 dollars into an apartment. Oh, and, last but not least, those "ice-tempered" German blades are also a marketing hype. Yes, there are still DE blades being stamped out by several factories in Germany. And many of them suck, in my opinion. I never cut myself as bad as with blades made by Feintechnik Eisfeld, who are also Harry's supplier. "Ice-tempered" is a marketing hype similar to Lucky Strike's "It's toasted". All DE blades are tempered by giving them a cold shock, whether you use actual ice or not. Several German companies pride themselves in making "ice-tempered" DE blades, including ERBE and Timor. Neither are known for being special. I have used many German blades. Most are okay, but overpriced or they are sub-par quality, like the Feintechnik blades. And I'm as German as lederhosen.
I haven't used their razor, but I really like the Van Der Hagen Shave soaps. I started with their boar hair brush until I got a synthetic hair brush and completely quit using the boar hair.
The expression is worth a ‘dam ’- there's nothing damnable (oh darn!) about it the old coin of little value from India.
It's always spelled "worth a damn" in most English-speaking countries - but now you have me wondering about the expression's origin. I'll have to go check :-)
oooh, THe Van der Hagen razor itself isn't great but it isn't horrible either. However, drop an Astra or a quality razor in it. Van der Hagen blades suck. hahahahha
I really like their shaving soap at the local Hannaford its like 2 bucks
Thanks so much! I have to shave every other day and never tried a safety razor! This will be my first safety razor and I am excited.
Right on!
I think that you will be pleased with this razor as your daily driver. I would say that the aggressiveness is a tad above mild. A good all around starter blade would be the Astra platinums in the green box. From there, you can try different blades to match your beard type if the Astra's don't work for you. Honestly, I think you will be pleased with the end result.
I'm pretty sure that's one of those private label razors like a Dorco or a Personna. I've seen that exact razor under numerous names. I myself even own one under the Nautica brand, yes that nautica clothing brand. I used to use that razor in between my shaves with my fusion proglide but then I upgraded from the nautica to a wilkinson sword DE. Night and day difference. The Van De Hagen/Nautica is a good beginners DE razor but definitely recommended moving up to a more premium razor
There are many knock offs of the Weishi though branded and unbranded - similar razors are also made by YingJiLi and others.
globalshave.club/blog/f/five-great-chinese-razors-that-cost-under-1500
I own different vintage Gillette, modern Zamak razors (Merkur, Mühle, KCG), Fatip and several Chinese and the Weishi is my favorite next to my Gillette Tech.
theshaveden.com/forums/threads/weishi-9306-vs-gillette-superspeed.58600/
That’s the one I started with, now the Rockwell 6C is my favorite
Do you store the "extra" plates in the box it came in? I wanted an adjustable razor as my second DE, but I don't like the idea of having to figure out where to store the extra two plates not in use.
I also got a Vikings Blade Emperor and will return one of the two, and I think I like the adjustable function of the Emperor better, even if I won't adjust on the fly.
@@woodstock480 I just keep them in my medicine cabinet, they also have the 2C which is the same thing but only comes with the 1/3 plate at $30. It’s a very smooth razor
Here in China it's the Weishi 9306, I have one, it's my travel razor and shaves quite well with a good sharp blade. Try it with one of your Feather blades you'll appreciate it more
When I started down the wet shave road last year, the VDH was my entry razor. Only $17 at Wegmans. Brush and soap was another $15 or so. And it was good enough to keep with it. Much better than the cart I had been using for over 40 years. For what it is, it's a decent starter. I still use it every once in a while. I didn't care for the blades. But I was a beginner, so it may have my inexperience that skews my judgement on them. Have a great weekend.
They sell those at Walmart in my area
Missed opportunity to title it as: Is the Van der Hagen Safety Razor Worth a Damme? !!
Good, that you do not have that sensitive skin. I have sensitive skin AND a very thick beard. This makes it very hard to find a good razor for me. So, wet shaving or shaving in general is always "Trial and Error" and sometimes even "Trial and Blood" 😂.
Would you recommend this for african american hair that's prone to ingrown hairs or does it cut too close?
Howdy...
Well I'm not African-American.. just an Irish boy but I do have curly hair specially on my neck and it is the reason that I switched to double edge safety razors. I found that using a double-edged safety razor virtually eliminated all of the razor burn and ingrown hairs. Since I own this razor and have used it for a couple of years now I would say go for it!
It's reasonably priced and ultimately the goal is getting those ingrown hairs and the pain associated with them eliminated.
So if you haven't purchased a double-edged safety razor before I would say purchase this one it's well worth the investment and should eliminate the razor burn as well as the ingrown hairs and it will do it about as well as any razor so long as it's a double-edged safety razor.
Welcome to the rabbit hole my brother! This hobby is very addicting. Before too long you'll find yourself on eBay shopping for all sorts of vintage razors, shave brushes and all the assorted accoutrements that go along with old-fashioned wet shaving.
Shave on my brother!!!
Hmmm. It might cut too close. I go with a milder razor like the Merkur 34c.
I shredded myself with this razor. After a month, and after watching " how to shave videos," still shredding myself.
I got the Hensen. No cuts two months later. Sensitive skin, I guess. Girlie- man skin will like the Hensen.
How much they pay you to say this
I’ve been enjoying your videos and appreciate your content. I was in my local Fred Meyer store ( a Kroger corporation store) yesterday and happened to notice that they had the Van der Hagen on clearance. The price blew me away. At only $4.50 I decided it was time to grab one. 😎
I’m quite happy with this accidental find. Not sure if the rest of the Kroger corporation is doing the same clearance or not but Christmas is not too far off and folks might want to take advantage of it.
My lucky day could be yours too.
Those blades are horrible. I used mine yesterday with a Rapira Platinum Lux got an excellent shave. It also works great with a Feather or Personna Platinum chrome. Not very effecient wouldn't use it with a weeks growth.
thanks for tip about the blades; I just got one and used included blades; ripped my face apart, left me bleeding and burning; and even a non alcohol cream after shave burned my face.
If I Did a 3 Pass Shave With My 1917 Gillette I Wouldn’t Have a Face Left I Don’t Do More Than 2 Passes at The Most 1 Pass Would Easily Suffice But If I Go 2 Passes It’s BBS Smooth 😀😊😎 I’ve Used Those Van Der Hagen Blades Before They Did a Lot Of Tugging and Seemed Dull To Me Compared to a Shark Stainless or Feather Blade Nice Shave SinatraLennon 😀😊😎
The razor worked for me for the first couple months of wet shaving but the blades tore me up. The blades drag across my face so bad I thought it was my technique, plopped in a feather and problem solved.
So I just started out using safety razors, and chose this Van der Hagen as someone who previously used bic senstitive cartridges. Probably one of the best decisions I've ever made.
And btw do you think shaving is only for those who are able to grow thick, non patchy (good) facial hair? Because I am a 21 yearold who cannot really grow a beard for the life of me, since it grows out very thin, and patchy, but looks better when I shave it off, so I don't look like a creep. Heck I've had friends who wonder why I choose to not grow my facial hair out, and some wondering why I shave saying "What facial hair is there to even shave off?! 😂".
First!!! Happy Easter!
Those blades are trash cut the crap out of me
You look like Saul from Breaking Bad
I use the leftover lather in my bowl as my aftershave, moisturizes.
I’ll definitely look into the Van Der Hagen. I had no idea Barbasol had an after shave lotion. Learned something new
They sell this at my local supermarket for $24.95. I think that’s way too much for what it is
I never got why people went from safety razors to Cartridge razors I imagine Cartridge razors where even worst when they first came out
Slick marketing, my friend.
I bought this razor and then I got hooked on your channel and all things vintage safety razor. I just ordered a ww1 issued Gillette 1918 J serial number razor.
I started with this bad boy like so many others here in the comments. The razor its self is pretty solid. Boy howdy those blades do not agree with me though. Mincemeat face is no fun.
I had the same experience as you: the blades ripped my face apart. I may try a different blade to see if that improves things, but I’m back to my Gillette for now. This Van Der Hagen left my face burning and bleeding. I’m hoping it’s just the blades. I have the new Gillette and it works smooth and easy, so I may just go back to it; why knock a good thing. With the Van Der Hagen even a cream after shave lotion with no alcohol set my face on fire.
I had tried this safety razor and I surely don’t think it is worth a darn in my book. This razor didn’t work for me. I also didn’t like the razor blades that came with this razor.
I had a similar experience.
This was my first DE safety razor. Got it at Walmart. Led me to channels like this.
I use williams shaving soap and plenty of hot water with a brush in a mug .I use derby extra and Dorco blades.
I saw one of these today at Walmart. (16.28) I am getting away from Gillette products altogether for political reasons.....so I'm out searching. I ran across some videos that advocated shaving with a safety razor. I'm thinking about giving this one a try. I also liked The Wet Shaving Club but don't know if I should go "all-in" for the $90 model or get one with training wheels. Decisions-Decisions.
You definitely look like someone who'd be offended by a commercial
It started to rust on me
Van Der Hagen is the first safety razor I bought I still have it still use it it's a good razor
That was my first DE razor. It did a great job for me, but the blades that came with it were horrible for my face.
I always have to go over it one last time to get that "stuff" that bothers me, I thought I was little nuts but maybe not. Nice shave.
I just bought this razor and it is a huge upgrade from the manscaped one. My first shave went well. Like budder, but the second one wasn't as good. Mostly likely cause I messed up the angle of got too confident
AWESOME RAZOR!!!! I just used mine I ordered from Amazon last night. I'm used to using Harry's and that's the closest thing in the cartridge razor world you'll get to DE razors. (Harry's are amazing razors too)
But what an awesome razor, especially for someone like myself who is getting into the DE Safety Razors. After years and months of watching shaving videos on UA-cam, etc, I've learned how to use the DE Safety Razors effectively. I had no cuts or irritation at all, and closest shave I've ever gotten, all in one pass with the grain!
Would definitely recommend!!!
I am 68 years old.. only used disposable razors. I like the ease of a butterfly razor... But I want what will make my experience pleasurable. Which should I buy. This or King Gillette?
This was my first DE safety razor I bought . Had to hide it from my wife because if she found out, she would not let me shave with it because she was afraid I would end in the emergency room. Later I bought on sale (around $ 12 US dollars) 6 razors and gave them away to some friends. The VDH blades that come with the razor are terrible IMO.
what safety blades do you think go best with the van der hagen?
@@sonofsanto Dorco prime or Astra green could be a choice
@@supernova2615 what about muhle razors, and if so for either ones, which size would i get for the van der hagen?
@@sonofsanto Hi ! All double edge safety razor blades will fit including the Muhle brand
@@supernova2615 do you think the muhle razors would be good for van der hagen?
I just purchased one last week. I love it, as my first DE razor. Even my first learning experience with this shave beat disposable razors by a LONG mile.
I'm NEVER going back to disposable.
That being said, I purchased this razor because I can't find ANYWHERE that sells DE razors. This was the only one I found anywhere, and it _was_ a Walmart.😅
The thing is, i know i can find the online but for me personally this is the kind of product you buy in person. Pick it up, feel its heft, look at it from all angles not just the pictures they uploaded.
For me, buying one of these razors is like buying cologne you've never smelled online just because it has good ratings. I just can't do it.
Anyway. I'm still learning to use DE razor blades and getting the shaving down, I think once I get the hang of it a bit I'll look into other razors and blades. But for now, one shave with the Van Der Hoozits and I cam already tell you in was MILES better than brand new disposables.
You live in Texas, have you seen the big zote soap bars? In Latin America a lot of people even bath with them. Not long ago I experimented with the white colored one, and I got a good lather out of it with the boar brush. It's slick, though I think it doesn't provide much thickness. The ingredients are sodium tallowate (animal fat), sodium cocoate, Citronella oil (fragrance), glycerin and optical brightener. It's a laundry soap, but according to the company website it can be used for bathing too
I bought that razor here in Sweden but it was in gold. Works REALLY well with a voskhod blade. Though it cost me 35 dollars here. Great video as always, take care :)
Absolutely love your videos man this is actually the video that made me start following you about a week ago it’s the best video on the van der Hagen shaver it’s my first safety razor and would really appreciate your opinion on how it feels with the feather blades in it I’m debating weather or not to buy them and would love to see a side by side comparison like if u shaved half ur face with one and then the other up to you either way would appreciate more van der Hagen content for us first starters thank you again for all your videos funniest and most positive shaving videos on UA-cam 🤘🏼🙌🏻🙌🏻
I bought mine at walmart. I initially made the purchase to save money on blades. I soon found that there is this rather large subculture of people who are religiously committed to this type of shaving.
My first razor, the damn plastic packaging sliced my finger and their brush constantly shed and was stiff as hell.
Eventually switched up to a Maggard Razor and now use a Rockwell Model T 😎
I went from this to Maggards as well, I got the 3 head set with the regular, the more aggressive, and the open comb. The more aggressive was my favorite.
I sell razors at a big chain, I LOVE safety razors and wet shaving. Holy moly these things sell.
Have had one for years and years, use it for a secondary clean up razor after 15 or 20 minutes after my shave. Keep a Feather blade loaded up in it. Yeah, a cheap Chinese product, $8/10 at walmart, at least that's what I paid for it. Works. Does the pick ups.
I got the shave apothecary mug, soap, and Boar brush for Father’s Day. Been tempted to pick this up but I really want a Henson
Here I am 28 years old and never knew you were supposed to take more than one pass on a shave. Just bought this razor and I’m excited to use it!
I got my VH razor in highschool almost 6 years ago. It has served me well, but I have decided to step up to a Henson. I'd like to see you review Henson as they're made in Canada and high quality.
Notice the cheapo $15 razor didn't have any issues but two of your $40 global shave razors were duds......
After watching your video, I just got this safety razor since I’m a beginner. I always watch your videos, thanks for introducing me!
This is my first one I cut my face pressing to hard like a regular razor this shaving rabbit hole is just beginning lol
I know I'm 2yrs late but have you tried the feather blades from Japan on this? I just bought my first one from them except it's their new model with the twist handle for different levels of shaving
My first and only, been using it for 10 yrs along with their shaving lotion. I use different blades though, better ones out there.
Just got this razor yesterday and it’s the first time I’ve ever used a safety razor. Thank you
You said they are just lying around in gutters on the street! 😅 I just found one in the much next to Walgreens where they are not sold!
Feel like these are insanely aggressive unless its just the one that i got. but this thing was brutal and super lightweight. Very uncomfortable no matter what blades i used.
Just got it but the blade wasn’t cutting at all I need to figure it out what’s wrong? Be it the blades not seated right or the angle I’m
Holding it? Any advice?
I'm going to support you can be? How are you doing Master shave big Dude? You never tried it Barbus big Dude Barbus great shave Man. Take care of yourself.
Hey, from here in Dallas! Loved your channel for ages!
I'm never averse to using brands found big box stores, especially if they work.
For my regular aftershave lotion, after playing around with the hyped-up shave balms, I have for years found myself using Suave's Vitamin Revitalizing Lotion. I hate thick greasy lotions, but theirs is a very satin-like loose watery lotion, very pleasant and moisturizing. I bring it up here, because if they ever decide to discontinue it, I would be devastated. :(
Seeing you use all the different Barbasol products only makes me wish that we had Barbasol in Europe even more
UPDATE: I found a can of Barbasol Arctic Chill on eBay! Looking forward to trying it 🙂
@@terryah2136 It's nothing impressive, just basic cheapest stuff on the shelf stuff here in the US. Personally, I hate it. The Original variety the guy in this video uses always makes me think of an old geezer whenever I smell it.
Does the shaving cream after the barber have an expiry date and does it cause arithmetic because I try what you want to find in the past? Please reply
Most $10 to $20 safety razors can give decent one-pass shaves. My first safety razor was a $12 Gillette Tech clone. Amazon sells the Van Der Hagen TTO razor for $12.95. The best thing about a cheap razor is if you lose it or it breaks, Target (or Amazon) has another one just like it. Nice 3.125 pass shave.
Use some witch hazel with rosemary oil and then aloe vera gel afterwards
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