How to get the most out of the Vector Single Edge Razor

Learn what to expect when your new Vector Razor arrives and how to get the best shaves of your life from it.
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The Vector is the king of single-edge razors. Its innovative design gives it the most compact head of any razor on the market, allowing for unmatched maneuverability. This video will teach you what to expect when your new Vector arrives, how to set it up, how to care for it, what blades we recommend, and how to get the perfect Vector shave. We then provide some advice on how to get used to a new razor so you have the greatest chance of success.
If you have any questions, please email us at [e-mail].
00:00 Intro
00:30 Unboxing
02:28 Blade Choices
04:07 Initial Setup and Assembly
06:17 Disassembly
07:29 Razor Care
08:33 New Razor Tips
11:06 Shaving With The Vector
13:20 Outro

[@26jasonmh]

I've been using the Vector for 2 years and it is the best razor I've ever owned. If I had to pick only one razor to shave with for the rest of my life it would be this one, wouldn't even have to think twice about it.

[@xchalibur77]

Must be nice using your nice shiny new Vector. Because I wouldn't know, altough I already paid for it, it never arrived. Yeah what great guys.

[@user-pm7tl5gf9y]

Great helpful info for using my new Vector. Thanks

[@blacklandrazors]

We hope you enjoy your Vector! Please let us know if you have any questions.

[@drytool]

Excellent detailed information

[@eddyjimenez-scorpio]

Dont know why, but i found this clip to be so therapeutic for me. Looking forward to more vids from blackland.

[@blacklandrazors]

It must be my soothing, velvety voice.

[@eddyjimenez-scorpio]

@@blacklandrazors Haaaaaaa!

[@TheSnApZ47]

This is the best razor in the entire world! Really loving my SS Vector :D

[@blacklandrazors]

That's awesome! What's your favorite blade?

[@TheSnApZ47]

@@blacklandrazors Ive only used the Feather Pros so far bought a 100 pack don't think id even try anything else too good as is.

[@FranktheTank319]

I love things with nice designs and aesthetics. This razor ticks all the boxes for me. I think this might be my next impulse buy.

[@blacklandrazors]

Give the Vector a try! If you don't love it, we'll buy it right back.

[@howardparonto3]

Dammit. Why did I watch this. Now I really want a vector. Thanks alot Shane. My blackbird ti is getting lonely and needs it's brother. Glad to see you on KZbin. The video was well done.

[@blacklandrazors]

Thanks, Howard! The Vector is ready when you are. (Vector Titanium is also returning soon!)

[@butchwaxx2652]

My brother for the Blackbird is now on the way Howard…..If you are on the fence, pull the trigger!

[@nelsonehrlich5771]

I've been using the Vector Titanium for several months now and yes it can give a shave that rivals a straight razor. My only issue is after shaving taking the blade out isn't so easy. I find the blade really adheres to the head and simply doesn't want to come off and trying to finagle a sharp blade that is also a small unit can be dangerous. My solution is after shaving fill my mug with water and put the head in. That usually lets the head separate by itself in the water and the blade is much easier to remove. To the guy who wonders about the Rex. I have it and the vector is a giant step better in comfort and closeness.

[@FriendshipShaving]

Oh! I thought it was big box 😀 It's a very nice razor; beautifully balanced.

[@knightmare1015]

I've been wanting one of these for a while now. And after 10 years of wet shaving and using other Artist Club style SE razors, this one here seems to have more options in terms of blade feel and exposure. I will getting the one with the light safety bar. Plus I can say first hand that these Artist Club blades last longer.

[@blacklandrazors]

We're glad to hear that! You'll love the Vector Lite. It's forgiving, versatile, and incredibly smooth. Let us know if you have any questions!

[@rutkowsky1000]

hi john here gonna get the polished vector for birthday august 09th love the fact of its head size great for under the nose

[@blacklandrazors]

Thanks, John! We’re looking forward to getting a Vector in your hands soon!

[@Woodyt]

Best razor for dome saving & great on the face too. I have 2

[@Beardman56]

I'm receiving my vector in a few days of and only shave my head. What's your favorite blade? I've got tons of de razors but this is my first artist club blade razor

[@meslevres]

FYI feather what Shane says regarding Professional and Pro Guard contrasts with what Feather says. Feather says Professional is medium-sharp but Pro Guard is in par in sharpness with Super Professional.

[@blacklandrazors]

No that's not the case. The ProGuard is the same blade as the Professional, but is covered with a guard. The ProSuper blades have increased blade exposure so the blade sticks out more, making is more effective. It's likely that the ProSuper is also the same grind/cutting edge as the Pro and ProGuard, but I can't confirm that for sure.

[@waynejohnson3214]

I found the Vector to be instantly intuitive. There was no "dialing it in", it was just right out of the box. It gives me 95% of what I can get with a straight razor, but the straight takes more time and a lot more skill. It's my favorite razor.

[@blacklandrazors]

We love to hear that, Wayne! Thank you!

[@JGoodman333]

Is the vector able to give a BBS shave? I'm using a Chinese DE razor and it doesn't get that close of a shave. I'm looking for something that can give me an extremely close shave.

[@waynejohnson3214]

It shaves me as smooth as a wet dolphin. @@JGoodman333

[@waynejohnson3214]

I get BBS every time, with no irritation. @@JGoodman333

[@nate4shave]

It doesn’t drop in hand easily only the issue I found to remove blade since it’s wet makes it not that easily removable like you saw

[@naturerules3371]

Very informative video! I’m interested in purchasing one. I can’t really tell the difference between the satin and polished finishes on your website! Can you describe the differences? Does the satin finish for the vector stainless have any tooling marks? I know the polished finish does not. I’m not interested in the machined finish. Please answer. Thank you.

[@blacklandrazors]

Thanks for watching! The polished finish is a true mirror polish where we remove all machine marks and shine the razor to a brilliant finish. The satin finish is a semi-matte finish that removes almost all machine marks and leaves behind a smooth, even finish that shimmers in the sun, but isn't reflective. I hope that helps. Thanks again!

[@gregsullivan7408]

A long time ago I used those Feather Professional blades in a Feather SE razor - sometimes the blades would stick together in the cartridge, making it very hard to remove. Very annoying.

[@DeathScy7he]

Another thing I'll say about the vector is to rinse it frequently for a smoother shave as depending on the blade reveal for the blade you go with reduces the room for hair to pass through. I have full cases of all of the feather artisan blades so I use either of them depending on my mood. If I want to take my time I'll use the proguard blade, if I want to get rid of a couple days worth of growth I'll use a professional blade, and finally, if I want to take off a week's worth of growth I'll use a super professional bade. My only gripe with Blackland right now is supply chain issues as the Saftey Bar Tradere has not been in stock for months (checking every 2-3 days). What I also can't understand is that they also do not allow customers to buy both heads like they do with the vector (which imo is stupid). Blackland I love your Razors but I hate you can't stock them frequently enough for customers like me to buy them.

[@blacklandrazors]

Thanks for commenting! We'll have an update on the Tradere soon. It may not be what you want to hear, though, so be warned. You definitely don't need to check the website! Just subscribe to our newsletter and you'll know as soon as a product is restocked. We're also actively increasing our production capacity by bringing some production (very) close to home. That's going to open up our abilities to produce more of our current lineup and also add to our product list.

[@DeathScy7he]

@@blacklandrazors I appreciate you taking the time to respond. It’s good to know that production will be ramping up soon and I am also subscribed to the news letter. It's just as a customer it's frustrating knowing that the product is that damn good and I can't get my hands on it. I'll keep my eyes peeled for a restock notice via your news letter in the future hopefully sooner rather than later.

[@timdixon6161]

​@@blacklandrazors Yup, I have to second the above request for a Tradere safety bar. The open comb is great, but I like having both options....like I got on the Vector SS a few months ago. I just shaved with my SS Vector yesterday and today after taking a month off (to use my new Blackbird--awesome!) and was pleasantly surprised this time around with the Vector. I totally agree with the advise to stick with a setup for more than one or two times before changing something. When I started with safety razors, I changed something every shave and got really inconsistent and frustrating results. Staying with the same setup (razor, blade, cream, etc.) for at least 3-4 consecutive shaves really improved my technique and results. It also made me realize I don't need preshave at all or to apply alum after every shave. Also, the video makes disassembly look tedious. I just unscrew the top and gently drop it from about 2 inches above my towel on the counter, threaded post side down. The 3 pieces fall apart, all get rinsed and dried with a towel, then left apart to air-dry the rest of the day. Blades seem to last longer. I use the drop technique on all my razors. But always onto a towel! No damage to razor or blade and no accidental finger cuts.

[@blacklandrazors]

@@timdixon6161 Thanks for sharing your disassembly method! That's a new one for me, but it makes sense. I wouldn't say that the method in the video is tedious (when you do it at full speed). Letting gravity do the work definitely speeds things up, though!

[@dereal2374]

Looking to get a Vector Ti as my first non-cartridge (is that crazy - I figured buy once cry once). Any estimate when these will be back in stock? Also, do you offer an OC plate for the Vector Ti? Many thanks in advance, and thanks for creating this content.

[@blacklandrazors]

I don't think that's crazy (well, maybe just a little). It's actually going to be an easy adjustment period for you since the Vector Titanium is so light. You're used to adding pressure so you'll find the Vector Ti to be similar to what you're using, but sooo much better! We expect to have these restocked in the coming weeks, probably next month. Keep an eye out for an email newsletter announcement once we have a restock date. Thanks!

[@Socrates...]

Does this work with Schick Proline blades?

[@richardholbert2244]

Thank you for this informational video. I have looked at Blackland for a couple of years. What would your Blackland recommendation for somebody who needs to shave daily and does pretty well with a Rockwell 6S plate 3 and Nacet blade. Thank you and all the best.

[@blacklandrazors]

Hey Richard thanks for commenting! The Vector SB is definitely what we'd recommend, assuming you're okay with branching out into single-edge razors. The Feather Professional is going to be in the ballpark of your current setup, but the ProGuard might be a good option, too.

[@richardholbert2244]

@@blacklandrazors Thank you so much.

[@user9b2]

Can the vector use regular ED blades snapped in half?

[@blacklandrazors]

No, the Vector is only compatible with Artist Club-style single-edge blades.

[@rutkowsky1000]

hi john here again what blade do you use in the vector gonna order one real soon

[@blacklandrazors]

Hey John. Check out 2:28 where blades are discussed. We've also linked a couple of our favorites in the video description. A full list of all Vector-compatible blades can be found on the Vector product page (also linked in the description). I hope that helps! :)

[@rutkowsky1000]

@@blacklandrazors thanks

[@rutkowsky1000]

@@blacklandrazors hi john here again gonna order the vector today is there a diffence in the shave between the polished vector and the non polished vector

[@blacklandrazors]

@@rutkowsky1000 Nope! All aesthetics. Both perform equally. Machined finish is a little more grippy.

[@rutkowsky1000]

@@blacklandrazors hi john here just ordered the vector thanks alot for doing business with you

[@GrandmasterHobbyist]

i bought 4 more razors over christmas and i still dont own a blackland...my biggest problem with pulling the trigger is i cant decide vector or blackbird and i cant decide TI versions or SS lol idk why im hanging up so much on that considering ill likely end up with both anyways.

[@blacklandrazors]

We can solve this here! If you’re really unsure, the Vector is our most versatile razor due to all the blade choices. So you can’t go wrong there. Blackbird SS - Maximum performance, lots of blade feel, unbeatable efficiency Blackbird Ti - High efficiency, slightly less blade feel, a bit smoother Blackbird Lite - medium blade feel, super smooth, easy to use Vector SS - amazing all-rounder, great for everyone Vector Ti - slightly less blade feel, differences are subtle

[@GrandmasterHobbyist]

@@blacklandrazors yeah, I was leaning towards vector anyway because of how many people ive seen put it as there #1 razor of all time. I love titanium I just wonder if I'll be annoyed by any perceived drag because of the lighter weight.

[@blacklandrazors]

@@GrandmasterHobbyist Just add pressure if you experience any tugging or “drag”. The Vector requires some pressure and can handle it perfectly.

[@10floz30minutes]

Doe these blades take to the instruction of "Do Not Wipe", as do some of the double edged blades? (But I DO wipe the d.e. blades I use, regardless of these instructions; no other way to effectively clean them enough).

[@blacklandrazors]

I don’t think the blades state that explicitly, but it’s generally advised not to wipe them down for risk of dulling the blade. That said, we wipe blades down occasionally and I’ve seen no issue shaving with a wiped blade.

[@10floz30minutes]

@@blacklandrazors a bit further detail: I can get 8 OR MORE shaves on some double edged blades, and I do cork-wipe before the shave #3 and onward in order to remove some of the accumulated film deposits from the cutting edges.

[@blacklandrazors]

The only time you might run into trouble with Artist Club blades would be wiping down a guarded blade. Those guards make it tough to wipe it down, but otherwise I don't think you'll have any problems.

[@PJP812]

looks like a great Razor, but unfortunately its way beyond my Budget

[@abhaynaik9320]

Is this better than the rex ambassador? Cuz I have rex, and in the market for something different.

[@blacklandrazors]

Better is always subjective, but it’s quite different from the Rex and pretty universally loved. First, the Vector uses Artist Club SE blades which are longer, and thicker than DE blades. This allows the Vector to be incredibly nimble, compact, and light while the Rex is built like a tank. The Vector is highly unique and there is truly no shaving experience quite like it - except maybe the Vector Ti 😉

[@victorblanco4499]

I have the Rex Envoy and The Vector… Each very different. I would say yes get the Vector. I Love them both and both made in the 🇺🇸

[@johnnydanger1305]

@@victorblanco4499 it’s made in Canada numbnuts

[@johnnydanger1305]

@@victorblanco4499 correction it’s made in the USA. You’re still a numbnuts