Gillette SkinGuard vs. Vintage Gillette Atra. A side by side shave.

[@seanmccloskey1981]

Hey Ken, super comparison video. I've actually used the Skinguard, it's not close but for a quick irritation free shave it's fine. Also I think that it's pretty ironic that Gillette and their mutliblade cartridges have been the main cause of ingrown hairs and irritation for men's shaving is now releasing a solution to the problem in terms of this skinguard. Gotta love Gillette selling both the problem and the solution.

[@bobjones8321]

No, Gillette is selling the skinguard for those individuals that are retarded and don’t know how to use a multi blade razor causing them to get ingrown hairs and skin irritation.

[@opinionator3884]

The Skinguard is pretty specific in its appeal - cartridge shavers that get bumps, irritation, and ingrown hairs. The separation in the blades eliminates the lifting of the hair and then cut below the surface that you get with today's multi-blade cartridges. I introduced my son to it as he was using Harry's and had a ton of bumps and it really cleared them up. His face looks a lot better. He did not want to try DE shaving in the frat house at school. Perhaps I can introduce him to DE shaving this summer while he is home.

[@kensurfs]

👍👍

[@johncampos633]

That's Cool Kensurfs for doing an Old School vs. a New School Gillette's, head to head! Enjoy all your wonderful videos.

[@kensurfs]

John Campos Thank you John👍💈

[@TrustNoOne88]

I’m a head shaver and I use a double edge safety razor for the first three passes and run a German steel double blade cartridge razor for pickups and around the ears and whatnot. It’s the black and orange razor that I believe micro touch sells and it comes with 20 cartridges for and it’s only 20 bucks..

[@kensurfs]

Michigan Truther 👍👍👍💈

[@SarananMajilya]

My first cartridge razor was Gillette Sensor. Sensor was sleek, clean and very convenient to me. After discontinuing Sensor I switched to Feather popular DE razor for last 32 years.

[@Tristin471]

Saranan Majilya they didn’t discontinue Sensor. It’s hard to find the handles anymore, but I still buy Sensor Excel blades at the grocery store near me. You can still find the regular Sensors too

[@kensurfs]

Saranan Majilya 👍💈

[@RobertNES816]

I got lucky a while back and found my Dad's 79 Atra aluminum handle like you have. Then I went on ebay and bought another Atra razor that was the same vintage as my Dad's but it came with the complete case, new Atra cartridges and the blank shipping cartridge. The handle was broken though, it was badly corroded where the handle meets the head of the razor. So I tossed the razor and used the case for my Dads. I also have a newer 90's Aluminum handle Atra with the rubber grip over mold. That one was brand new in the packaging, picked it up locally for $15 and also found another Atra like my Dad's complete and practically new with the case and all for $20. The Atra is a great shaver for sure. But my Dad actually loved the Sensor Excel more. He skipped the entire Mach 3/Turbo era and all the Fusion variants because the Sensor Excel worked so well for him. He actually wore his Sensor Excel handle out so much that all the coating and rubber grips wore off handle lol. He's older now so he uses a Panasonic Arc4 to shave with. But recently he saw me using his Atra razor and wanted to try his Sensor Excel again. But unfortunately blades aren't easy to come by for some reason and yet Atra Plus blades can still be found locally by me lol. So he instead bought a Mach 3 and sofar he likes it. But still prefers the older Sensor Excel.

[@rockynomad1776]

Thanks for sticking up for us head shavers Ken. I'm 49 but have been balding since my late twenties. If I didn't shave I would have a horseshoe and look much older than I am. I use the first generation Headblade with the Personna twin cartridges which are very affordable.

[@kensurfs]

Richard McDonald Thanks Richard👍💈

[@tigersports8988]

I switched to DE a couple of months ago and I love it, never going back

[@kensurfs]

👍💈💈

[@sinisterone4673]

I’m impartial, I use a DE, straight , and cart. They all get rid of my facial hair

[@socaljason2]

I’m a DE guy myself but it’s true sometimes you just need a quick no brainer shave.

[@kensurfs]

Jason Ferrier 👍💈

[@JohnHartConductor]

Nice video, Ken. Thanks for bringing us into your life, too, and congratulations to your daughter on her coming graduation. You must be proud :)

[@kensurfs]

John Hart Absolutely John. Thank you👍💈

[@s.j.l.8736]

Best cartridge, I've used is the Gillette Sensor by far.

[@kensurfs]

S.J.L.87 👍👍👍👍💈💈I agree

[@alexgeld7173]

To me is the Mach 3

[@opinionator3884]

I do love the Mach 3. That's a good thing as I have to go back to cartridges for awhile.

[@knightmare1015]

Great shave and video Ken. The Gillette Skinguard is a comfortable razor but it struggles to remove tough hair. I'm pretty much guaranteed a 3 pass shave when ever I use it while with a DE or straight razor, I can sometimes get away with less passes. Gillette's current and past cartridge system will never even come close to the economics of a straight razor or a DE safety razor. It's that simple.

[@TheDragonshadow1231]

It will works for underarms & pubic area but body parts & face yeah no

[@goldensteeltv8546]

Great shave. Paying for a cartridge razor dirt cheap and buying expensive refills is like buy a video game console at a high price and buying games for cheap. It's always like that because it's a business model companies adopt to gain profit. I've been trying out electric shavers so now I rarely use cartridges. But look on the bright side; I haven't gotten one single cut or razor burn from electric shavers so that's good. It's only a matter of time before I start DE shaving. Have a great day

[@kensurfs]

GoldenSteelTV Thank you for watching and you cool comments👍💈

[@A_Aron34]

Love the videos. I shave my head with a Gillette slim adjustable and I’ve nicked myself a couple of times and took forever to stop the bleeding. I’ve thought about using a modern razor just for my head but you have gotten me hooked on the Gillette Wilkinson Sword blades. I just can’t see myself using anything else.

[@seandoherty9820]

Head Shaver (20 plus years) here. For my face it's always a DE or single edge razor, but for my head it's the Atra or Trac II all the way. If you're going to use a cartridge for head shaves, reach for the vintage ones. They do an excellent job, carts are inexpensive, and there are so many razor handles to collect and use. Great video as always!

[@kensurfs]

Sean Doherty Awesome👍💈

[@koosk41]

Nothing like a baptism of fire for your son! I'm on holiday right now and using a D.R Harris Arlington stick and Fusion Power. With and across pass and it's job done. Certainly tugs unlike any D.E. Thanks again for the side by side. You certainly don't appear to have liked the newest model.

[@kensurfs]

koosk It seemed too mild for me. 👍💈

[@michaelz7683]

To compensate for the large head on fusion/skin guard blades there is a single blade on the back for "precision trimming" like your sideburns and under the nose

[@kensurfs]

Michael Z Very cool. Thank you,👍💈💈💈

[@michaelskidmore5086]

I love the video. Thanks for your video, I got myself the Bergamotto Neroli shave soap from TFS. I also got the Razorock essential oil of lime shave oil. Again, thanks for your video on that TFS Bergamotto Neroli shave soap. I love it

[@kensurfs]

michael skidmore 👍👍👍💈

[@terrym1065]

Nice comparison shave Ken💈💈 Glad you did it and not me😊 If I had to use a cartridge razor, it would be a Trac II / Atra. I see Gillette is making a "heated" razor🤣, what next? The SkinGuard left lots of cream, surprised it got you smooth. Another great video and review👍Enjoy!

[@kensurfs]

Terry M Thank you Terry👍💈

[@airdbreck]

Great shave just stirring you up. My friend uses Veet for his head Alaska Now your also a brush designer

[@kensurfs]

John Anderson Lol 👍💈

[@jasperjones6857]

Atra, first pivoting head razor by Gillette, introduced in 1977. The Gillette Sensor, which feels so old school now, started in 1990!

[@kensurfs]

Jasper Jones My favorite👍💈

[@lowlowsandclothes9923]

I help my dad shave his head, cartridge razors don’t give him any irritation but they sure are expensive. I use one of my de blades for a first pass to remove the bulk of it with the grain and then a second pass with a cartridge razor against the grain, it extends the life of the cartridge. I found it hard to go against the grain with the de but maybe I’ll try it with a sharper blade sometime.

[@Orochi_001]

I just ordered a Skinguard for quick-and-dirty shaves. I have insane hairs that become ingrown, and soft skin that suffers razor bumps as a result. I also ordered my first safety razor, a Merkur 34c, along with a pile of Astra Superior Platinum blades. I figure I can also use that for a second pass after the Skinguard. Thanks as always for the video!

[@kensurfs]

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[@abefrohman1759]

Nice shave Ken 👍💈😎

[@kensurfs]

abe frohman Thank you Abe👍💈

[@jimgallagher2979]

An Atra has worked for me for nearly 40 years now. One pass and slight touchup in the trouble areas on the neck and jawline and I'm good to go. Why change?

[@kensurfs]

Jim Gallagher I agree👍💈

[@stephensmoot8874]

Great video and comparison when I used cartridge my favorite was by far Mach 3 👍

[@kensurfs]

Stephen Smoot 👍💈

[@robertwoods5962]

I've been shaving my head since 94 and started using a de in November no problem shaving my head.

[@kensurfs]

Robert Woods Excellent👍💈

[@AnotherCutAbove]

Great review ken! Still can’t get a Skinguard in Australia! I’ll be in the Uk and Canada in June July so hopefully Pick one up then!

[@kensurfs]

Another Cut Above Very cool Cris. When you get one let me know what you think👍👍💈💈

[@kensurfs]

Another Cut Above if you can’t get one I’ll send you one

[@Gowntlet]

Thanks to you Ken, the atra is my go to razor. All atra razor is monster. Thanks.

[@kensurfs]

Y park 👍👍💈Which Handle do you have for the Atra 👍💈

[@Gowntlet]

Kensurfs I have two atra handles. The first one is Black Silver metal, the other is Silver metal handle. Both are very good. I just use them in turn. Thank you Ken.

[@ArchonSG1]

I am on permanent blood thinner due to a minor stroke. I use a DE razor.

[@teribarbaarias2606]

I’m new to the channel and want to say thank you for the tour of the shave den published back in Feb.of this year it’s very nice. I know you mentioned knives and other items on that video, I also noticed that you are wearing a watch and could not tell what kind of watch or brand it was, just curious I’m into watches or "Time Pieces" as we call it in our world and I collect them as well there’s a whole world watch collectors out there and it’s a fun hobby I get to chat with great people on all kinds of watch forums. Thank you again for your time and videos they are great.

[@christiansalazar4604]

Back in 2000 when I turned 18, Gillette sent me a brand new razor for my birthday, not sure how they knew I had turned 18. Of course I was on the hook for refills, and you’re right, that’s how they get you.

[@kensurfs]

Christian Salazar 👍👍👍💈

[@nate4shave]

Great comparison shave Ken

[@kensurfs]

Nate 4Shaving Thank you👍💈

[@danielhannon5319]

I know i'm a year late the skinguard is for people that get razor bumps the blue guard helps after using it I no longer had razor bumps

[@kensurfs]

👍👍💈

[@gerardphayer1894]

Hi Ken. Great comparison. Just to mention that I am a full head and face shaver and I also take thinners. I am an avid DE shaver for my face (yes including the R41 with a Feather blade) and I use a cartridge on my head area. So far so good and I am enjoying my shaves but of course I do try to shave slowly and carefully and I keep the alum nearby!

[@ryanbadgett7419]

I enjoy carts as well as de. I have a collection of all types of razors and enjoy using my atra and fusion. I'm a shaving nut no matter how you cut it

[@kensurfs]

Ryan Badgett That’s the best idea Ryan👍💈

[@matthewolivier2883]

Beautiful shave Ken! I used to use electric razors, but when my beard started thickening my dad gave me his atra to use. When i saw the high price of cartridges, here at least, i switched straight to double edge. Never looked back.

[@Tristin471]

Great move. The earlier you switch to DE, the less of a learning curve there will be using it!

[@matthewolivier2883]

@@Tristin471 yep, been using DE exclusively for three years now

[@Tristin471]

@@matthewolivier2883 I've been using DE razors, off and on, for about 3 years, but I still use my cartridge and disposable razors. I can't use anything above 2 blades, though.

[@matthewolivier2883]

@@Tristin471 the DE razors are fantastic once you get the hang of it. Only took me two weeks or so and i have 15 DEs now 😂

[@Tristin471]

@@matthewolivier2883 I got the hang of it lol. I own like 5-6 DE razors. My 1958 Fatboy is my prized possession!

[@theshrocknpiper2685]

Thanks for reviewing the new Gillette razor! I've been curious about that.

[@kensurfs]

The Shrock'n Piper You are welcome 👍

[@JMac.]

Great comparison..... I’m on blood thinners and I have limited vision in one eye and zero vision in the other eye..... i predominantly use straights and sometimes DE’S, but, I’m not normal hahaha. Nice shave.

[@kensurfs]

Red Island Shaver You are daring for sure👍💈My father in law uses the Trac 2👍💈

[@JMac.]

Kensurfs hahah yes I am, I just refused to let life get in the way of a great shave lol. Being stubborn helps too.

[@gordonchristie246]

Hi Ken, nice video. I use Jack Dean shaving soap by Denman international nice refreshing feel and you can get a slight smell of it throughout the day. Oh treated myself to Muhle r41. Used it for the first time yesterday and had the best shave of my life so far. No irritation or cuts closest shave I have had from a De razor. I am delighted superb quality. Will look forward to your travel shave next week. Kind regards Gordon Christie

[@saptarshipaulchoudhury9201]

This is the best Gillette razor I came across.

[@kurtv6736]

Great video Kenny

[@kensurfs]

Kurt V Thank you very much Kurt👍💈

[@aliencreation8744]

I think the skinguard is to be used with those "shave oils"

[@kensurfs]

alien creation 👍💈

[@thedirk123]

Hey Ken - this made me chuckle I picked up the Gillette SkinGuard a while ago to test it out but it is still in the packaging, will see if it give as close a shave as a good DE razor - keep up the great shave videos

[@kensurfs]

dirk schultz Thanks Dirk👍💈Let me know how it does for you 👍💈

[@thedirk123]

@@kensurfs Hey Ken hope you are well and having great shaves as always, finally tried out that Gillette SkinGuard cartridge - I actually got some irritation from it, but maybe it was because I was using a new soap to me for the first time(Cella) but I doubt it was the soap, probably just over shaved that spot, nothing some aftershave can't cure feel that burn ;) and have a great Memorial Day weekend, our May long weekend in Canada was this past Monday

[@rossprice472]

Use Gillette fusion shave gel for no pushing or forcing the razor over face.

[@ed4253]

I see Atra cartridges at the store but not the handle. Ebay?

[@kensurfs]

Ed D yes👍💈There are several on eBay

[@The_Wandering_Nerd]

Atra and Atra-compatible cartridge razors were my go-to daily shave until I grew my beard out about 10 years ago. I went clean-shaven due to the coronavirus because I needed to wear a mask for work. Couldn't find any Atras near me; the closest things to them were super-cheap two-blade disposables. Tried a DE for a while (the Feather Popular) but could never get my beard down smooth enough unless I made three or four passes. I've considered the Skinguard but I couldn't justify the price. I think I might have to try to find some new-old-stock Atra/Trac II cartridges or any of the third-party bulk packs you see on eBay.

[@MrIsaac-qc8dc]

Hi Ken, Can you try the billy jealousy shave cream without a brush? Considering it’s a brushless cream. I heard it’s a very slick cream. You will enjoy it!

[@kensurfs]

Mr. Isaac I have done that and you are right. I may have given my tube away at the pay it forward table at the meetup but I’ll check👍💈

[@JMac.]

Also, good point on the handle being cheap and the refills being expensive..... that’s always been Gillette’s game, the razors were but a mere trinket to sell more blades which is where the money was.

[@kensurfs]

Red Island Shaver 👍👍👍💈

[@odysseusjak]

I use a DE razor to shave my head and so does @thecleanshaver and I've seen Chris from @anothercutabove use one too. It's all I use. I've nicked my neck more than I've nicked my head. So, it can be done. It just take a little more care and I generally get it done with one pass against the growth. Has your son tried that Atra razor? I bet it would be better than the SkinGuard for him. Great video as always, Ken! Thanks for doing it, editing it, and sharing it. Have a great week!

[@kensurfs]

Jack Gillespie Thanks Jack. 👍💈

[@brianasbury9838]

My very first razor was a Gillette Atrå, got it in 1982 at age 15.

[@SenorAspie]

That was then those handles and blades were available and also the couple that came with it had no expiry date. Gone were the days....

[@davidbesterman7289]

Ken, good shave. I shave my head and find that an electric razor Made for your head works best. I also use a DE blade on my head and that also works well. I stay away from the cartridges. Keep up the good work.

[@kensurfs]

david besterman Thanks David👍💈

[@talega1]

After watching your cart videos, I have used the SkinGuard. I have the same impression you had: leaves some stubble and soap. BUT I can shave ATG with it....3 pass shave and it leaves good shave and almost NO irritation. It's better than the others.... And then I say what you had mentioned how absurd the prices for the "vintage" gillette handles.....that is BS..... 50-120$; now this SkinGuard will abolish those prices....or at least compete. Trouble is the carts are $$$. Hope they last a month.....

[@kensurfs]

talega1 👍👍👍👍👍👍💈💈

[@Pointedspinner]

Always entertaining and informative

[@kensurfs]

James Boag Thank you James👍💈

[@stewartkee7837]

Hey Ken I'm new to shaving with a safety razor and just wondering if you would have any recommendations on a safety razor for a beginner that's not to aggressive thanks

[@kensurfs]

Stewart Kee Merkur 34c is an excellent razor

[@stewartkee7837]

@@kensurfs Thanks for the help Ken much appreciated. This is a whole new experience for me even though I'm getting a few nicks here and there I'm fighting through it as my skin is not used to it through cartridge razors.

[@kensurfs]

Stewart Kee 👍👍

[@michaelweigel4822]

Great Video My Brother!!! When I shave my head (I am not shaving it at the moment) I use a Gillette Vector w/Persona blades (I think they're Persona Blades, got 100 them off of eBay on the cheap) and they work very well. It is very quick and blood-free. I have done the head shave with a DE but the risk of cutting myself rises exponentially BC my neurological disease cause me some troubles w/ weak/shaking hands and weak shoulder muscles, so I need to shave my head in as short a time as possible to prevent having too much pain afterwards and the DE shave just requires more time and a steady hand to do. I will even use my Vector on those days when I just need a quick face shave and I am feeling under the weather. I am always kicking myself for throwing out my original ATRA Razor from when I was a kid and just starting to shave but back then I got sucked into buying those multi blade (3 OR 4 then 5 blade) razors and I just threw it away one day. The ATRA is/was a better quality razor than the Vector. It is built with better materials in my opinion. Shave On My Brother!!!

[@niznikb]

Thanks for the video, Ken, and congratulations to the "Another Engineer in the Family" (and this comes from an engineer))! As for the cartridge razors - like you said - they do have their place and make sense for some people. But I'd say that at some point (after Trac 2, Atra, Sensor, etc. - the exact point is difficult to define) it just became a gimmick. You stop getting any real improvement and start to pay through the nose for all the marketing BS. Personally, I don't find all the Fusions/Skinguards any easier to use (or gentler to the skin) than any other cartridge/disposable razor I've tried. Just more expensive and more awkward to use (around the nose, etc.). On the plus side - the "open back" design makes them less prone to plugging. Still, the DE wins on that.

[@kensurfs]

Bartosz Niżnik 👍👍💈

[@jfbrko290]

I head and face shave with the Merkur 23C and it feels pretty much impossible to cut yourself with it because of the head design. Haven't encountered many double edge razors that can be that protective and mild and still shave superbly. Have you given any thought to trying out the Defender razor? The spacing looks like it might be really effective for a cartridge razor.

[@kensurfs]

Alistaire Mordyn 👍👍💈

[@blackphantom99]

Great shave Ken the Atra won hands down, heaps less pressure than the new one. I head shave with a DE now and it’s just like the face, pressure. And on the back off the head you go by feel, it is weird but like everything else practice makes it easier. ☺️👍

[@Wayfarerpilgrim]

I switch back and forth on the using the a safety razor with clear up with the cartridge razor. But the Atra razor does intrigue me. I got a skin guard- it’s a no for me. I use the Gillette fusion, Mach 3 turbo ( May you Rest In Peace my friend) and the pro glide. But the most fun is the Gillette black beauty- great razor, gets it done. Your the best Ken.

[@thepositiveoutlook6238]

Hey ken! Could you do a video on how to clean used razors off eBay?

[@ajgYT09]

He has done. Scroll back through his history. Briefly though you need the following. x 1 Toothbrush. x 1 Bar of Dettol Antibacterial Soap. x 1 bowl of White Vinegar. x 1 bottle of BARBICIDE. Soak in White vinegar for hours, then rinse under tap water. Use Dettol Antibac' soap to smother it and toothbrush+soap to get the nooks and cranny's. Rinse of. That should realistically be enough however then use correct amounts of Barbicide/Water ratio as per the instructions and leave them in Barbicide for 10-15 minutes and rinse under lukewarm water. Done.

[@aerosnout]

would you say this cream had more menthol than proraso?

[@kensurfs]

Roger Duran No, but it did have a pleasant scent. Proraso seems stronger to me👍💈

[@mauromarcus3991]

Proraso Green has both menthol and eucalyptol The latter creates the great smell.

[@joyghosh5655]

I have a question why do you need a watch if you have an apple watch

[@kensurfs]

Joy Ghosh I use the Apple Watch to track my sleep, heart rate, exercise. I don’t wear the Apple Watch all the time. But I never take off my Omega👍💈

[@cito4633]

With all of the bumpers and shields on the Skinguard, it’s a wonder that the blades can even reach the skin...

[@kensurfs]

cito4633 Lol...I agree👍💈

[@stogiedude]

Another excellent video, Ken! Speaking of Gillette...I bought a tube of the new Gillette Pure cream. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING STUFF!! Probably the slickest CREAM I’ve used! You might want to review it.

[@joshmartimez2235]

The Gillette Skin Guard razor works ok I'll buy one mostly for the handle for my fusion 5 blades. The Atra handle looks like it's made out of wood, is it plastic? Do you have any lemon lime shaving cream made by Taylor of Old Bond Street? If you do can you do a shave video on it?

[@Epicbutton12]

Personally I'm and still am a cartridge for my weekday shaves. They're just more comfortable and closer shaves for me. But on the weekends when I have more time to dedicate to my shaves I shave with my wilkinsom sword DE razor. I really enjoy the novelty and barbershop experience of a DE even if I do cut myself and have more skin irritation afterwards. But yes there are people who do prefer cartridge razors for whatever reason. Nothing against DE like I said I enjoy a nice DE shave on the weekends. I just wish DE people wouldn't be so snobbish or critical of cartridge people.

[@kensurfs]

I still use the Atra and Sensor Cartridge razors

[@paulcarlin5181]

Yup, no time for DE during the weekday for me to shave to start my day. I can do a quick bald head shave with my Series 9 in the time I am waiting for my gf to get out of the shower. NO mirror needed. Maybe when I am older or job situation changes, I could have more time for a nice DE, but sometimes its all about convenience.

[@tristenccrow]

I’ve tried safety razors for a few shaves now and I just can’t seem to get a close shave, and avoid any blood. I’m only shaving my neck and have tried all the tips and steps. Any suggestions on anything else to try before giving up?

[@kensurfs]

I really had to force the ski guard to feel like it was shaving super close. The Atra I felt did a better job on my skin👍👍

[@georgejones4338]

I've seen atra blades at my local Walgreens

[@kensurfs]

george jones 👍👍💈

[@thebeardedgorilla8596]

Cool as ever... keep em comin!

[@kensurfs]

The Bearded GOrilla Thank you

[@michaelz7683]

But I received a personna handle that fits atra style blades so i keep it in my collection just as a momento for him

[@kensurfs]

Michael Z 👍👍💈

[@jasperjones6857]

Like blue and green brush. Really don't like purple anything.

[@kensurfs]

Jasper Jones 👍💈

[@barbusthecompany9265]

I'm here Slovak republic my friend beautiful collection

[@kensurfs]

Džangista Melonne Thank you👍💈

[@barbusthecompany9265]

Kensurfs Welcome

[@kennybrown4920]

Hi Ken, Your lather was too thick for the Skinguard. The Skinguard works much better with a thinner more watery lather.

[@kensurfs]

You are right👍👍

[@johnflynn4923]

Interesting shave, the Atra wins hands down on style and astethics!

[@kensurfs]

John Flynn 👍👍💈

[@borys2767]

The new gillette side sounded like you were shaving with a credit card...LOL

[@kensurfs]

Borys Hawrysz Lol 👍💈

[@sinisterone4673]

I have a DE razor but I have always wanted an Atra since it’s what I have memories of my dad using one, now I have one ordered 👌🏻 Edit: I finally got it brand new in the packaging great price on Ebay, with the original Atra cartridge and more Atra plus carts coming from Amazon

[@The_Spectre.]

Great video, Ken. I liked the comparison shave. I prefer DE razors, I haven't used a cartridge razor since 2013. I have a heavy beard, and cartridge razors tend to clog on me. But, I have a friend who loves the vintage Gillette Atra. I'm not a shaving snob, and it's all about finding your perfect shave. What works for me might not work for someone else. I think you should shave with whatever works for you. Cheers to all of the shavers!

[@joyghosh5655]

Great shave Ken if I were you I would had throw that skin guard in the dustbin and use a merkur hd

[@kensurfs]

Joy Ghosh I’ll give it to my son 👍💈

[@Finnergans]

Super interesting, Ken! I recently came by the Atra of my late grandfather and I adore it! It's a very versatile razor

[@kensurfs]

Mike H. One of my favorites too👍💈

[@jonathanlewis4077]

Hey bro it’s Jon good to see you today

[@AssortedEarth]

great comparison though. how about a demo on disposable razors. You have a lot of shaving soaps, but here in India shaving soaps are considered as a luxury item. Its too pricey.

[@kensurfs]

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[@airdbreck]

Cannon are best printers HP I use to end up throwing out and buying a new one when I needed cartridges but the cheap Cannon I bought is still going strong after 6 years and cartridges last a while and are quite reasonably priced

[@brianb.2894]

Hi Ken. Nice comparison. Makes me glad I`m a de guy. Cheers.👍

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Brian B. Lol...me too👍💈

[@keithgrant9465]

Great video ken 😁🇬🇧 I can't use new razors the hair allways seem to get stuck in the top blade does not wash out have to use a tooth brush 😂 and feels very uncomfortable.

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keith grant 👍👍💈

[@caomhan84]

Hmmm...they've rebranded the Godrej ("Goad-rej") shaving cream under the Cinthol name. I hadn't seen that. A lot has changed since I wetshaved. I used to love Godrej cream. Combining it with Cinthol may mean they'll start bringing it out with other scents (like Musk, for example, or Cinthol Original). Interesting.

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[@clontstable1]

Should've used a Trac II

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Michael Clonts I have that lined up👍💈

[@mattyg8834]

Good comparison!!! In my mind it don’t matter what people shave with just as long as they are wet shaving!!! P.S Break out the BRITISH STERLING 👍🏻🇬🇧👍🏻

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matthew goode 👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@petrub27]

cartridge razors are the most comfortable and easy to use razors, with a very quick learning curve; but too expensive on the long term

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Petru B. Absolutely 👍💈

[@mikeh9701]

Hi Ken- Nice comparison video; thank you! I hope your week is off to a great start and all the best!

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Mike H Thank you👍💈

[@robertallen6074]

Another great informative comparison video. Leaving all that soap behind and having to press kind of hard just to get the cartridge to cut the hair plus cartridge price is the reason I won't be buying it. What's next a video shaving with the new $200 heated Gillette razor?

[@TheCrash212]

Great comparison, Ken. I use a cart now and then, but I don't use any new ones, only vintage. I use my Atra, Mach 3 or Sensor Excel. Like you said, when I'm in a real hurry, I'll grab one of those.

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Claude Johns That’s what I do. Sometimes it’s great to use them too👍💈💈

[@MidwayShooter]

That polo green is my all time favorite! Look forward to the travel shave. Shave your head , take one for the team.

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MidwayShooter Lol 👍💈

[@sheshaveswithjill4838]

At first, it looked like you forgot to take the plastic blade cap on lol Soap behind the ear hahahhah.

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She Shaves with Jill Always...lol👍💈

[@DE_Razor_Shaving]

That green brush handle looks awesome. Almost reminds me of antifreeze a lil bit. Lol. I like that Atra handle too. Is it plastic? Also, pretty cool you are gonna have another brush out. 😁👍🏼

[@talega1]

Nice and important video. I shave my head, and mostly use DE (all sorts of razors and blades); BUT admit that cartridges are way faster and maybe give you a closer shave (they have to be Gillette---all others give me scalp pain-- I think they PULL). That Atra was my first razor and I may even have the handle at my moms (if not in the trash--so it's good to know you can still get the refills). I got the SkinGuard when it came out and then saw the refills for $25 @ W....n's and haven't even used them.....just disposables.... 3 blades for hard to get places or when I have NO time. Well I am going to guess: all these ChiCom brushes, etc gonna be 25% more soon......... . Barbasol to the rescue........haha

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talega1 👍💈

[@timshull59]

Still have my first razor an Atra I bought in 1977

[@SenorAspie]

That is a collector's item.

[@christiansalazar4604]

Ken, there’s only one way to answer your questions about head shaving. You gotta take the plunge and shave the noggin! Lol

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Christian Salazar 👍👍💈

[@ronsteed]

Great video as usual ... I don't chat about shaving with guys so this takes the place. This channel has a nice person in front of the camera and the people that post are pretty nice as well. BTW shaving my head/face in the shower with a DE for a bit and not so much of a problem but your mileage may very. My Parker Shavette not so much ... my brain is not wired to do my head (in the shower or mirror) with that though I can shave my face pretty well. Have a great day everyone!

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Ron Steed Thanks Ron👍👍💈

[@pkj77]

i like the skinguard too bad my Gillette Sensor Excel is plastic handle, E-bay has it metal of some kind but to an insane price

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pkj77 👍👍👍Metal would be cool

[@christianluers7558]

No reason not to use a DE or SE on the head. Works fine.