Open Comb or Closed Comb: The Razor Rumble
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- Have you ever wondered the difference between a open comb safety razor versus ac lose comb safety Razor. Well, in today's video I put the two side-by-side and compare the quality of shave. Having one full week worth of growth. Using the timeless Razor titanium 68 open comb versus titanium 68 close come. Had a very scary mishap in the middle of the video.
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I just want to say thank you. Because of this channel I've learned so much about shaving. I grew up without a father and it was up to my mom to teach me about shaving. I started shaving as a teen in the mid 90's. She gave me a disposable razor and that was it. I was left to figure it out on my own. In my adult life I've been using the cheap shaving gel and whatever disposable was on sale. I hated shaving. The post shave irritation was so bad that I would only shave once a week at most. It sucked. I'm now in my 40's and finally did some research on shaving. You're channel popped up and I started watching. Because of you I got my first real razor. The Manscaped Plow 2.0. I also got Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Cream, Parker Large Alum Block, Nivea Shave Balm and , Personna Double Edge Razor Blades. Per you recommendations. And wow, for the first time in my life I had a good shaving experience. Now a few months later I added the Leaf Twig and I'm now able to shave daily. I'm still learning and I'm still improving. So thank you again for your channel and all that you do. I'm much happier and my face feels so much better. I wish I knew about safety razor years ago. This has been life changing. I can't thank you enough
I like open combs more, in general, than closed combs. However, my razor selection is more heavily weighted towards the closed comb for some reason. I have often wondered about which type of razor was “better”. Thanks for the side-by-side comparison.
Welcome
My skin is pretty sensitive, but I'd say if you have longer growth that you should go for an open comb. It handles it way better than closed combs do.
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I own that I laughed out loud when the camera fell in the water. Good on you, David for leaving it in the video rather than editing it out. It's another part of the honesty that I appreciate in your reviews. Reality is not a perfectly edited video and compensated opinions. Hope you enjoyed a good round of golf! Cheers!
Thanks brother
I also appreciate the honesty
I literally came back here on another day just to relive the camera falling moment. 😂. Thanks! Love your videos 👌
What are your thoughts on slant razors? Are they just a gimmick? Looking at the Timeless slant.
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Dave, great comparison shave. You were lucky with your camera. Funny, but not funny uncut video😅
Thanks 👍
Nice shave Dave love the razor/blade match up. Hope all your equipment is all good
All good
Great video Dave! Glad your camera is ok. I havnt tried one but from your videos it looks like timeless has it going on..have a great day playing golf!
Thanks 👍
Hello from Cinci Ohio! Been using cartridge razors and researching the safety razors. Thanks for the videos!
Would love to have any recommendations for first razor and initial needed supplies. Razor, bowl, and soap. Is that first purchase?
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Ive got the bronze open comb. Never shave with it. I use the close comb Stainless base plate .68 on my Bronze razor. Nice.
I like it too. Great setup
Nice shave Dave, request if you could do a comparative shave Between rockwell 6c and Henson aggressive +++ plate. Thanks
Don’t have the +++. Been told by Henson that it’s less than 1% of there sales. Most people move on to a different razor if they want more aggression than the medium.
Great video as always Ohio, thank you. That lined up moustache is a work of art! Great style.
Thank you kindly!
Have you still not got the karve overlander you need to try it super smooth
Waiting for Chris to send me one. He is so backed up.
Good vid. Liked seeing the comparison. I have a Parker open and Timeless closed. Will have to try a comparison myself. Sound was really good today. A nice balance between your voice and shave sound effects. Nice job. PS loved the jump scare. 😅
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Very nice shave, David, thank you. Glad your camera survived! Don't have any open combs in my den, but have been wondering about them for a while. I may have to pull the trigger on one.
Timeless is smooth
I prefer closed comb, open comb is not too efficient on me
This one is so good
Never knew the difference between comb and closed
glad to help
Great comparison Dave! Hope your camera is ok. Both razors seem amazing. For 6 days of growth I would say the closed comb still did really well, however I was extremely impressed by the open comb, it completely obliterated 6 days of growth like a laser beam.
The open is very good
Used my closed comb Ti 68 yesterday for a face shave (it was great) and my Leaf Triple on my dome. It was glorious!
Nice set up. What razor blades do you prefer
I’ve been using a Parker 78R on my face and a Leaf triple for my head shaves lately. Using Gillette silver blue blades and getting super close BBS shaves.
One shave a week! Retirement must be nice. Slant, open comb is next for you.😉 Fairways amd greens!
Fingers crossed!
Closed for everyday shave , open for 3 plus days growth.
Makes sense to me
Hi - I don’t have any open Combs but I’ve been using the Yates 921 with the normal M and H plates. So do you think an M plate with an open comb has the same effect as just using the H plate? I’ve wondered if it’s worth paying to get an open comb as well since i usually shave every 3-4 days (sometimes more or less frequently).
Thanks!
Mike
Also would an open comb on a Yates 921 with the H place just be maybe too aggressive? I’m using the Accuforge blades of that matters.
Thanks,
Mike
I have the 921 with the M,H,and EH hybrids. I usually shave every 5-6 days and they all do fine but for a one pass bbs I go with the EH open.
I would try it out. I don’t have any of Yates open combs
@@pstarkey001 thanks! Out of curiosity does the M plate with the comb come across as being as aggressive/efficient as the standard H plate with the scallops? I typically use the H plate and sometimes the M, but I really don’t want to go beyond the H in terms of aggressiveness. And sorry one last one, do you use the comb side for the entire shave or just the first pass?
Thanks!
Mike
M plate is slightly less aggressive/efficient. I typically have to do two passes with 5-6 days growth but if you're a daily shaver then should be fine. I only use comb on 1st pass.@@MikeMCT
😂 the camera.....luv it!
Thank you much
I have just switched to a DE razor. The intention was to use it to head shave but i am practicing technique on my face first. After watching a few videos now, i can tell i do not have the right angle, just down to the sound. I think i may be a little scared of the razor. Shaving under the nose is also prooving tricky, did finish off with a cartridge razor in the end. Im sure i'll get the idea after a few more shaves.
I agree you just need a little more practice. I teach a lot of technique and all my videos. Thanks for your support.
Well done video - thanks for keeping the camera blooper in. You can check the mount / tripod every use for weeks with no issues found, the 1st time you skip checking it - it’s loose. Welcome to the realities of video production.
Also a nice compo between open and closed comb on basically a weeks growth
Thanks for that!
So happened that I got my first OC (1920s Gillette Old Type) and tried it just before watching this. Compared to Rockwell plate 3, it was a very efficient first pass for 5 days of growth, but the second ATG pass was too efficient for my taste. Too much of alkohol based aftershave feedback. Maybe some better technique of handling lightweight Old Type could help, but I think I will reserve it for first passes of shaving 4+ days of growth. Also OC is great for shaping, as easier and safer alternative to shavette.
Thanks for sharing
Owning both, open comb isn’t going to be a difference between a ok shave and a holy grail shave. It helps a slight amount, but the blade gap, exposure, and well depth will make 10x as much of a difference as comb type. Take a super mild razor and make it open comb. Now take the most aggressive razor on the market ( ikon shavecraft tek (( closed comb))there won’t be any comparison.. I own a couple closed/open comb of the same razor and the difference just isn’t the same as a base plate with different dimensions.
Thanks for sharing
I expected to hear a “fore” when the camera hit the water😂🪒
Crazy shave😂
My experience is similar to yours. I recently purchased a Timeless stainless with long handle, open comb, scalloped head and .95mm blade gap. I've been shaving exclusively with a Merkur Futur for the last 15 years, primarily on setting 3, which I believe is a 1.35mm blade gap. Oddly, the Timeless feels like it gives me almost as close a shave as the Merkur on setting 3. It's kinda wierd and counterintuitive. Not sure if the open comb has anything to do with that, but maybe? One thing I am convinced of though with open comb vs. a solid bar design. I feel it makes for a slicker, smoother shave. I think it's because the open comb design allows all that lalther to get right up against the blade edge.
Great razor. Timeless is one of the best
I can't believe David managed to Slam Dunk us all :) Glad the camera survived. Great shave as always. I may have to invest in an open comb now. All the best. Out of curiosity, what handicap do you play off?
My GHIN handicap is a 8.2 right now. The two brand new hips make it a little different
I just received a Muhle r41 for Father’s Day . I’m scared to use it. I plan on it next week when I have time to let my beard grow. Wish me luck.
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Awesome videos. I am learning a lot from you sir. Question on using the alum block:when you say "nothing here" do you really mean you have no feedback at all or just a little but not worth mentioning compared to what you get where you really got some irritation? I am asking because I just started using it and no matter what I am doing, I always get some stinging or feedback from the block. Thanks!!
No tingling means that you got a perfect shape. If you have a little burn, then that means you got a little too aggressive in that area.
The .68 OC plate is next on my list. I have the .95 scalloped. I usually prefer CC but understand that the OC teeth on timeless are different which make it very smooth. Glad the camera is working after taking a dip in the pool.
Definitely the open comb Razors from timeless are totally different than any other open comb Razor I have used. Great choice.
Damn! Almost got 1st comment lol, im starting to love the R41 for it's agression, thanks for all the great content!!
Great Razor. Have you tried any timeless products yet?
@@OhioShaves no i haven't. Just the 6c, R41 and the 78R
I was thinking about buying the Parker Convertible Razor, it comes with both heads.
Never heard of that Razor
Sorry I'm new to DE shaving. Is that really a closed comb? I thought closed comb was the one with the ondulated profile (like the 34c) and not the straight one.
it's closed comb.
David what camera do you use?. Your quality of videos compared to others for shaving is night and day man🔥
Glad you can notice. Thank you much. Sony Mirrorless Full Frame with G-Master lens.
Another great shave video sir! Glad camera survived. I usually shave evry 5-6 days and my Yates 921 with the EH open plate goes through it like a hot knife through butter. Love it. Look forward to next video.
Thanks brother
I'm more of a closed-comb guy. I remember using a few open comb plates with some Razorock razors and they were a bit too aggressive for me. I think the only open-comb plate that I relatively liked was on the Razorock BBS Razor, but I didn't use it too often. But yeah, another great shave, David! I am all too familiar with camera mishaps like that, especially if you are using a Sony mirrorless camera. You think you have everything set up well and then *BOOM*. Just...yikes.
Full frame mirrorless Sony. Good call.
@@OhioShaves -- I know how expensive those are, especially like the a7ii and such. That's like the equivalent of a mortgage payment, lol.
Thanks for the video mate I have never shaved with an open comb personally might pull the trigger on a Variant open comb.
Nice
I just want to say thank you for all the great content. Your videos have really "shaved" me a lot of time. I would like to see a simultaneous full head and face exfoliating just to see how to do it. Cheers. Happy passing. 🪒🪒
You got it! Coming this Sunday.
Still watching but woah, that fall!!! First thing came to my mind, will it fall on the other timeless. Man, these are gorgeous razors Dave.
Very Nice
I e only tried an open comb once - I got the Timeless Slim and picked up an extra plate that was open comb but it was not nearly as comfortable at the closed comb on my sling
Thanks for sharing
Great shave. Haven’t gotten to use a OC razor yet. On my bucket list.
You should!
What's the difference? What are they supposed to do differently?
The open comb should be more aggressive.
Great comparison shave, Dave. Glad your camera seemed to survive. I hope you had a great golf game today.
All good
I haven't tried an open comb razor just yet. I might have to get one to try. But I'm glad your camera is ok.
Me too. Thanks brother
May all your passes be smooth and comfortable 🗡️ ⚔️
Thank you much
has anyone ever use dior sauvage products and what do you think of them? new to the channel and it useing a safety razoz and so far i love it
Don’t know
Valuable video! Thank you, Dave!
Thank you much
An open comb razor with a platinum or chrome blade seems to be the best for me so far!
Awesome
One thing I've found I personally like is shaving soap that smells more fruity, not as much of a fan of the menthol kind of stuff, I found a great smelling watermelon soap from "nectar life" but it doesn't really a great lather, do you have any recommendations on a shaving cream that lathers well and is either unscented or more fruity smelling?
Shannon shaving soaps: timelessrazor.com/products/soap6-scarlet-zone-by-shannons-soaps?rs_ref=giTOaqy8
Thank you, just bought it, looking forward to trying it out
How does this razor compare to the Leaf products?
Off the charts good
Hey bro. I jus got done shaving with my merkur 38 hd 2 pc razor & the bottom of it came out when I was cleaning it, is that normal? I jus popped it back in & it's good but is that normal?
Not sure. I have the 34C HD. It is not normal for this Razor
@OhioShaves I called merkur & ur 34c & my 38hd BOTH are supposed to come undone for CLEANING PURPOSES. They said just pull out bottom & clean inside handle. When finished get 2 fingers & squeeze tabs on sides & push up & u will hear a click & razor is ready to go again!!
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Thanks Brother
Any word on the new timeless razor storefront and tour?
Not yet
nice vid
Thank you much
I get the point of having a prep routine that works. I also like showering prior to shaving, but I want to have other options that work when maybe im in a hurry.
and those options are?
@@OhioShaves not exactly sure yet. thinking a warm water rinse till face red, some preshave, then shave cream and shave haha
Not being picky. Comb type aside, the two different finishes imtroduce another variable. More drag perhaps with the matte finish?
I have never noticed a difference.. matte vs mirror vs raw copper and none seem to have more drag from finish.
it might appear that way, but it really doesn't make a difference. In my opinion.
Not a big difference, but sometimes it feels like matte finish (Gillette Slim) slides smoother than mirror (Rockwell 6c). Maybe because of matte head having slightly less contact with skin, combined...
@@tikrais something as minor as angle being slightly off can cause a slight drag. I feel like there is no way that a highly lubricated shaving surface can feel matte vs polished.. for drag.. I’m basing that guesstimation off of 9 years of de and se and shavette shaving and use of dozens of different razors lol.. but hey.. maybe I’m wrong.
Good comparison! I just shaved with my 1930s Gillette NEW open long comb. Yes, it always takes more off initially and is a smooth shave for me nonetheless. I switch off between that and my 1960s Gillette Slim. My two favorite razors.
Good razors
Thanks for this comparison!!!!🙏🙏🪒🪒
My pleasure!
Cartridge razors have left the chat, big reason why I switched was how well DE handles a couple days of growth. Really want to try those Accuforge blades. The Feather are awesome for my facial hair. India Astra feel a pinch less sharp and Personna comfort coat seem to drag (not sharp enough?) a bit. Funny enough the Personna perform better in the Sentry than my Blackbird Lite. Still prefer Feather though. How is the blade feel with that open comb? Envoy is as much as I would want to deal with.
It’s very smooth shaving
I actually always shave IN the shower lol. It creates a steamy environment to soften up your pores and I get a slicker, smoother shave 🪒.
Sweet
Keeping it real, man. Gotta look at the links now.
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Finally 😱
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Open comb. Closed comb.. nah… I prefer no comb.. straights for the win 😆😆
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Great video. Being an everyday shaver, I prefer a closed comb. Open comb razors have too much blade feel for me but YMMV. Have a great golf game. 👍🏌♂
Well said!