Lidl 5 blade razor review, shave review, Cein Shark Home Brand. Because a viewer asked me too.

[@reqatis813]

What's the name of the blue razor you prefer because me too I do not like cien? What did you say about fusion5? Thanks

[@nina2x]

I just bought a set here in the US. One of the better store brand razors I’ve tried.

[@vincenthughes6364]

They are brilliant blades. I have been using them for the past few months in place of the ridiculously expensive main brand blades, and I am getting the best shave ever. Why do you use so little lubricant on your face? You say there is some tugging, but it looks like you are actually shaving a dry face.

[@simonmdavies]

New (ish) Lidl Razor cien dynamic 5 pro is pretty good - prefer it to the lidl 3 and 5 blades - might be better than the Gillette Fusion still thinking about that, Hope you do a review at some point.

[@GeekOfShaves]

It has been quite a while since I have done any reviews, I have not been into Lidl for ages, I have not seen the dynamic but I bet its the Edgwell one that is black with an orange ball. I called it the dynashave and even registered then name as a trademark 🤣🤣

[@Dime_Bar]

Good news the EE summer sale is now on.

[@keesflyer2408]

It seems the 2 blade razor blades are not available anymore ? Cannot find them (2 stores), does anybody know ?

[@GeekOfShaves]

Lidl changed supplier last year. Can not longer get in the UK I am affraid

[@bootleg3478]

is those catridges same as harrys ?

[@GeekOfShaves]

They dont do these in the UK any more. But yest they came from the German factory Harry's does. Although the connector is slightly different.

[@bootleg3478]

the blades are not sharp,my skin was irretated when i used this blade from cien

[@ImiDzs97]

Just to check- these are the exact same blades that you would receive in the Harry's subscription box? I don't know much about production but was just wondering whether they might give Cien a cheaper cost/quality blade (I'm sure that question is naive!) basically i.e. did you notice a slightly better quality shave or more longevity with the blades from the harrys box over the cien?

[@GeekOfShaves]

Grinding razor blades is a difficult and a very precise process, with many processes. As far as I am aware the metal of the blades is the same production technique. Despite this difficulty the volumes make them extremely cheap to produce, but changing to smaller batch quantities would increase this per unit cost. The injection moulding is slightly different to ensure that they are not totally compatible with the handle, and you can see this in the review for the Harry's product. This is all to the best of my knowledge from the information I can find.The blades I found no significant difference in their performance or longevity when I tested them.I do prefer the Shark handle

[@chrisgreenuk]

I can confirm that the Cien 5 Shark blade cartridges won’t fit the Harry’s handle. While both handles have exactly the same attachment fitting, the release collar on the Harry’s handle and the Harry’s blade cartridge have a curved edge where they meet. The Cien 5 handle release collar and blade cartridge are straight at the point where they meet. It’s a very subtle shape difference, but it’s just enough to stop the Cien 5 cartridge from clipping into place on the Harry’s handle. It’s encouraging to read that both blades seem to perform exactly the same. In side-by-side comparison, it seems to me that the flexing material on the Harry’s blade cartridge is a bit softer than the Cien 5, allowing the Harry’s razor to bend more freely. Curious to know if you noticed the same?

[@ImiDzs97]

Thank you guys for your replies! I have since had a couple more questions if thats alright? Whats better the KOS 5 Blade or Retro 4 razor (I see their subscription service is actually surprisingly cheap and you have previously recommended them) Are (either of) the KOS blades better than own brand? As you seem to like the own brand blades is it worth paying the extra for KOS ones? Lastly have you ever tried sharpening your cartridge razor using denim jeans or a leather strop? Have seen videos saying the method can make them last for months but wondering whether thats a myth- might be a good video idea to get blunt blades and see if its possible!

[@GeekOfShaves]

I am afraid I did not notice any noticeable difference between the two, but an amendment to the resin formula use in the injection moulding could result in what you have said, and they are different colours so the formula is certainly slightly different (white and grey).

[@GeekOfShaves]

Hi, yes I have a video on how to sharpen / strop the razors. King of shaves even made me my own razor which puts the KOS5 head on the Retro 4 handle (# Unique), I would suggest you watch these two videos to see my thoughts on them. You may notice I like to point out alternatives, I put these in the videos. There are actually on a handful of manufacturers of the blades and many that you think are independent are home branding the blades of another (cough cough Cornerstone, Sterling Shave Club, Dollar Shave Club etc). With regards to the KOS5 these are not available anywhere on the high-street that I know of. Hope this helps

[@Vince1303]

i love this razor, particularly the precision trimmer which gets right in under the nose without cutting the nose off my face.

[@GeekOfShaves]

Glas you have found a razor you like

[@honeypower]

Went to Lidl today and saw they have Cien shave gel for 55p, anyone know if it's any good?? Looked comparable to Gillette series gel maybe

[@GeekOfShaves]

It works, but once you have had a good shave soap you wonder why you would use anything else

[@tdr2512]

I didn’t think much of it( I don’t like gels), best so far Home Bargains shaving foam.

[@matthedges6625]

Now the blades have disappeared from the market and i am left with the holder. Lidl have introduced a new 5 blade system with plastic holder. Shame

[@garethparry6673]

Do you live in the Warrington area? I was driving there today and could of sworn I seen you blasting out rap tunes at the traffic lights. 😂

[@GeekOfShaves]

I Gareth. No sorry I do not live in Warrington. I am from the London / Essex Borders, I am also afraid my taste in music is somewhat more mainstream lol. I hope you are keeping well. Geek Of Shaves

[@garethparry6673]

@@GeekOfShaves you’ve definitely got a twin then😂. You too stay safe and well and thanks for the videos

[@fitzroyburke68]

Can you review the Gillette Fusion proshield razor please

[@GeekOfShaves]

Richiesmoove Fusion is the well known market brand, which is why it is always near the bottom of my list. Unless it is something revolutionary like the TREO, but they did not send me one. I will add it to the list but I am concentrating on the alternatives given the Fussion is already the clear leader. Next razor set are those from Defender Razors which are the same as those used with Boldking

[@gamefoorum]

You need to really calm down with those strokes bro, buy single blade razor and do one stroke , you have frikin 5 blades there and doing 10 strokes my god

[@lopes3955]

I also own this shave system and I prefer the cien perfekt 3. Much better shave then the shark. The shark is agressive and prone to razor burn.

[@GeekOfShaves]

lopes3955 the 3 blade does not appear to be available in the UK, but is in other countries. It is the same as the micro toughblade which I hav3 also reviewed, and yes it is also better. It's the rubber flex hinge on the shark that is the problem i think. Too mich pressure etc.

[@Ricbro85]

Have to review the Dorco Pace 6, blades

[@GeekOfShaves]

Richard Brown I have reviewed the Dollar Shave Club, this uses the Dorco Pace 6, but i used their shave butter as it was more about DSC than just the razor. This may help you out.

[@nonrevnosnibormetalbeerrev6251]

Why have they stopped doing this razor and it's blades now

[@GeekOfShaves]

This is because Harry's bought the manufacturing plant, and it basically uses the same head as their main n razor. So to allow for their higher price point they pulled these home brand models, and Edgewell took advantage and got their razor in store.

[@nonrevnosnibormetalbeerrev6251]

@@GeekOfShaves si is the razor they have on sale now any good cause I have loved the shark razor and blades for the past 10 _12 years

[@SkinBoss]

Ahhh it makes sense now ... German engineering perhaps? A razor should be a razor right? Wrong! In terms of quality - (I've tried many, many brands) I rate Lidl's Shark razor high up there on equal footing with the "Harry's razor, followed by BiC's new 5 blade. Agree with you about the Harry's handle being slippery (despite the aesthetics), it's a little bit delicate and when compared to Lidl's Shark, the almost tread-like grip it has (which you do need). The worst offender has to be Gillette's fusion, hyped, poor-quality blade in terms of cut, wears out very quickly and expensive to refill. Fusion has to be one of the biggest rip-off's in the men's grooming market. I can't even use it. Bic surprise me, there re-usable 5-blade (as offered in their shave club) is remarkably durable, lasts longer than it's counterparts but a company that pretty much only seems to make those horrid disposable plastic disposable (prison!) razors, orange "biro" pens and occasionally lighters! off down to Lidl to get some shark refills!

[@pkj77]

shorter strokes rens often

[@MohammedHussain-bl5zn]

Fastest shave so far

[@davidarchibald6122]

That looked painful, get some proper shaving cream use a brush and cream. I prefer double edge shaving far more comfortable than what I watched

[@JL-nk1pc]

I use a double edged. Why do you prefer it to 5 blade? I'm thinking of going back to 5 blade.

[@jamesx2703]

I might be going mad but arent you meant to shave down on the face, up on the neck?

[@GeekOfShaves]

Depends how the hair grows on you, everyone has slightly different growth directions. Shave how it works best for you.

[@christiandyers6309]

My biggest issue with the Harry's blade is the design. It feels like shaving with a boat paddle and no matter how hard I pressed the blade to my skin, I couldn't get any pressure out of the damn thing. It has too much flex, which results in a horrible shave.

[@GeekOfShaves]

Christian Dyers surprised you did not put this comment on the actual harrys video 🤣😂

[@Zsolt-t5w]

Extra szuper

[@guybradshsaw6540]

Tried the 5 blade Cien razor I saw in my Lidle store and thought I would give it a go as it worked out cheeper than my Gillette razor. What a mistake. I have rarely cut myself with a Gillette razor but I cut myself very easily with this 5 blade budget razor. I had to use my electric razor untill my scars healed. Stick with Gillette or similar.

[@GeekOfShaves]

It's is always interesting to hear others opinions, which Gillette is it you use?

[@tedogden4934]

Have use Lidl cheaper razor for some years with no problems. My local store has no stock now,so I tried this new shark razor. It takes me longer to shave and it leaves stubble . Would not recommend this shaving system.

[@GeekOfShaves]

Roger Shrimpton this is the older modle. I think you might have the new modle which i have also reviewed if you search for lidl razor in youtube

[@enigmak2042]

I don’t recommend this razor 🪒 it like boat 🚣‍♀️ paddle and it clogs the hairs. I got irritation of the blades because it’s not that sharp as fusion 5

[@GeekOfShaves]

It is good to hear your views, are there any others I have reviewed that you have tried and have oppinion on 😊

[@enigmak2042]

@@GeekOfShaves I only have a question ? I’m currently using the March3 Turbo and want to buy the sensor3 comfort disposable . Would you say it is better,same or little lower ? Thanks for reply 😊

[@adrianelloo21]

Ta maszynka do golenia to jest porazka

[@GeekOfShaves]

Ok I do not understand, could you repeat in English please.

[@abbyanderson4171]

Soap your face properly...