Leaf Shave - The Twig Single Edge Razor

The single edge razor is getting lots of attention lately with several new releases over the years we have many to choose from but one that I’ve used recently could be jumping ahead of the pack this one is from the company Leaf and it’s called the Twig.
This remarkable razor came to me via an announcement from Leaf as a Kickstarter. They made sure the backers knew what was going on every step of the way right up to the shipping. When it finally came I had to wait due to it being almost the end of the year not wanted to do the review at that time. Finally, after two other razor reviews, I’m ready to tackle the Twig.
When the package arrived I found it simple in appearance no fan fair to its wrapping. A small box with simply the words Leaf embossed on the top sleeve and the words Twig near the bottom. The box opened easily and presented the Twig razor beautifully. I ordered the gold version and when I first saw it looked like it was going to be a heavy razor but just the opposite was true.
Once I had the razor in hand I knew this was going to be a different kind of experience and loading this razor was one of them which was presented in a 2 step diagram on the inside lid of the box. By turning the bottom handle the head lifts up and then turns away so you can load the half blade. You don’t have to use the provided 5 blades I used a Personna Blue blade which I folded in its paper wrapping until it snapped in half. All I did was just place one half in the razor as pictured and turn the bottom handle until it closed down on the blade and its fit was perfect.
When it comes to single edge razors I have more than a few and the one I find my favorite is the Occams Razor Enhanced Nano but this Twig has got me thinking this might change because of the shave I had with the Twig was in a word outstanding. If you overlooking the process of loading and folding blades, this razor has so much going for it. The Twig is a well-balanced razor which makes this easy to maneuver. It cleans extremely well with just a quick run under the water and my shave was so close that it was hard to say anything but wow when the shave was over.
This is not the only Leaf product in the line. The first razor they came out with was called The Leaf after its namesake a multi-blade razor that was not plastic. This $84 razor was way different than anything released in the disposable razor space in fact it was sort of the proof of concept for the Twig currently is $59.00
If I had one bad thing to say about the Twig it would be bending your favorite blade until it snaps in half so you could use a brand your comfortable with. Other than that I find nothing stopping you from ordering one for yourself. I'm already making room in my den for this razor to have a place of honor alongside my Occams Razor Enhanced Nano.
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[@z-best8003]

Great shave Don and an outstanding recommendation. I wasn't expecting anything close to being one of your best shaving tools ever.. Thanks, enjoy your week

[@MrDonXX]

*_Like I've always said even with shaving soaps things change a top ten list of soaps changes the next day with some new release same with hardware thanks for watching._*

[@ThePad549]

Thanks for today's review of the twig I'm certainly going to buy once they are available again. Sorry to hear about your fall and pleased that you didn't do more harm to yourself. Look after yourself and catch you next time.

[@MrDonXX]

*_Thanks, Chris for the kind words I was feeling better until today I had to once again shovel snow out of the driveway. thanks for watching_*

[@nate4shave]

Oh no sorry to hear that I hope you will be healed up quickly Don ,such a great review very detailed and to the point get well soon

[@MrDonXX]

*_Thanks for the kind words Nate I'm doing much better now thanks for watching_*

[@emilym1518]

Thanks so much for this informative video, helped me make a decision on whether to purchase the Twig and you were right, it's fabulous!!!

[@MrDonXX]

*_Oh, I'm so happy thanks for the feedback good luck with it I know it's going to last you for a very very long time All the best Emily_*

[@warrenburch6545]

Looks like a nice razor. Great shave Don. I hope you get feeling better soon.

[@MrDonXX]

*_Thanks for the kind words warren I'm doing much better this week and The twig is something that if your into SE's this would be the one to start with_*

[@knightmare1015]

Great shave Don. I got the new twig razor and it was awesome. Even with a Feather blade, I found it to be mild and comfortable. Too bad my skin won't let me use my leaf and twig razors.

[@Shaverboy516]

Glad you’re doing better Don and in good spirits, I’ve fallen bad too at the hands of the LIRR, I know how you feel, get well soon:)

[@MrDonXX]

*_Thanks for the kind words yes it been a shit show but things are getting better for me thanks for watching_*

[@andrewlevistermma]

Such an awful thing to happen. My mother falls easily and I know exactly what that experience is like. Great to hear you’re ok.

[@MrDonXX]

*_Thanks for the kind words Andrew yes feeling much better now but after yesterdays snow shoveling it set me back a little because I have no one to do it but me_*

[@kimgray7172]

Lady shaver here .... hope your feeling better soon ! I bought the gold twig myself and LOVE it. Great smooth comfortable shave ! Highly recommend!

[@MrDonXX]

*_I agree Kim one of the best single edge razor out on the market_ *

[@calejudd828]

Wow! I'm glad you weren't seriously hurt or worse in that fall, Don. Nice review of The Twig razor. I agree, it's a good shaver. I think my main concern would be the apparent fragility of the razor. And I still prefer the shaves my RazoRock BBS gives me.

[@MrDonXX]

The great thing about the Twig was for me that it's an alternative to some of the other more expensive razors in that space it may not be the best but it does not have to be for me. Thanks for your kind words and thanks for watching Cale

[@SultanKhan66]

Great shave and an interesting razor. Hope you heal up soon Donald.

[@MrDonXX]

*_Thanks for the kind words Michael yes feeling better getting better thanks for watching_*

[@dalemitchell4979]

I'm sorry to hear about your accident glad your ok and wasn't worse. Still good video and stay safe good sir

[@MrDonXX]

*_Thank you for your kind words I'm doing much better now thanks for watching Dale see you next week_*

[@ursusmaritimus2224]

Hi Don, nice razor, really interesting you are a great single edge expert. Have a nice weekend 😉👋👋🇮🇹

[@MrDonXX]

*_It seems that way - lol I've been reviewing them for a long time now thanks for watching have a wonderful weekend_*

[@vlstpt]

So sorry you fell .Praying you feel better . (VLS)

[@MrDonXX]

*_Thank you for the kind words and prayers_*

[@Hubbabub65]

I'm waiting for my (gold) Twig to arrive here in Sweden. I already have Twigs "bigger brother", the Leaf Shave razor (you can load up to 3 half-blades, I only load it with 2 half-blades), and that is my go to head/dome shaving razor.

[@MrDonXX]

*_Yes! good things have been said for dome shaving about this razor. Conny as a fellow Swed, I'm wishing you all the best!_*

[@marcocerqueglini4441]

very nice shaving Don,is are beautiful razor!!! Good weekend my friend and stay safe!!

[@MrDonXX]

*_Thanks for watching Marco yes the razor is beautiful see you next week_*

[@theinspector1]

Got mine! I love it!

[@MrDonXX]

Awesome to hear and thanks for watching

[@bathbeachjerry5132]

Great shave!

[@MrDonXX]

*_Thanks Jerry_*

[@frankyvee1]

I have this razor and I also did a review of it on my channel. I have to agree with you it was an amazing shave.

[@MrDonXX]

I think when people do use it they are generally impressed thanks for watching Frank

[@mikeh9701]

Hi Donald- Great shave and razor review; thank you! I’m glad to hear your thoughts on this razor, as I have one scheduled for delivery next week. You seemed very comfortable with a first-use experience. I’m very sorry to hear about your fall; I know how difficult something like that can be. Please just rest and take it easy until you are feeling better. Be safe and be well. See you next Saturday. Best regards, as always, my friend!

[@MrDonXX]

*_Thanks for the kind words Mike I'm doing so much better. As for the Twig, I think you'll be impressed when you use it Thanks for watching_*

[@vincemullins1286]

Man I fell in the driveway on ice this week and I’m still sore..sorry about that hope u get better..good job

[@MrDonXX]

*_Thank you for the kind words same to you be safe take care thanks for watching_*

[@barbusthecompany9265]

Good morning Don excellent job Man support the your channel. Have a great weekend

[@MrDonXX]

*_Thank you so much my friend see you next week_*

[@barbusthecompany9265]

@@MrDonXX Ok thank you

[@pjwroblewski]

So sorry to hear about your fall. It wasn't your time to leave us. For that we are all happy. It's a really a nice design on that razor. It is a pity they could not or would not find an American manufacturer.

[@MrDonXX]

*_Thanks for the kind words Patrick, yes, the twig is a great design and I think it going to catch on more as people become aware_*

[@taysir882]

Feel better my man

[@MrDonXX]

*_Thank you for your kind words Charles Thanks for watching_*

[@chucklachance]

Good morning Don. Love the videos. Sorry to hear of your mishap. I know I am 56 and I don’t bounce as well as I used to. Be care guy.

[@MrDonXX]

*_Thanks for watching Chuck have a great weekend_*

[@desperatedan3985]

I love this razor, yes u can buy single edge blades, perma sharp, derby etc, my choice is to snap my fav which is the personna platinum. Cheers🍻

[@MrDonXX]

*_Yes excatly what I did here and for the most part the twig shaves great BUT my Occams Razor does have more shaving area infact about twice as such so that is my only issue with it. thanks for watching_*

[@williamhunter5830]

Looked a fine shave to me, this razor is due soon to the UK, will have to give it a go. Take care. Cheers🥃😷 PS: Many company’s now selling SE de blades, Derby, Lord, Perma sharp etc.

[@MrDonXX]

Thanks for watching William, I think you'll find this a proper razor Cheers my friend

[@seanmccloskey1981]

Mines is somewhere over the Atlantic lol. Went for the Chrome. Going by this I think I made a great choice instead of the original Leaf.

[@MrDonXX]

*_Yes, you did Sean the first product was just the prototype for this razor you ordered correctly in my eyes. Thanks for watching_*

[@MarcFuentes956]

Great freaking shave Don! Two thumbs up 👍🏾👍🏾 We are only 500 away from 2K on WTF Facebook. If you don’t mind me asking do you know what you’re gonna make for the 2K soap?

[@MrDonXX]

*_Wow, are we really that close now? I have picked 3 candidates but have not decided on the final yet Marc. As soon as I know which one I will announce it_ *

[@bobmaikowski7332]

the Twig is a decent razor, but for the money there are better razors out there, if they cut the price in half, then it would be worth it

[@MrDonXX]

Agreed - catching up on posts I missed - all the best

[@geokovacs3335]

Hi Donald, I would like to know if there is a difference between Twig and the regular double edge safety razor , does Twig give you a smoother shave or is it not a big difference?I like your videos, greetings from Romania

[@MrDonXX]

*_The twig is a single edge razor not a double edge so if you looking for a DE this is not for you how ever I have gotten great shave with it better than some DE razors I've used in the past. The razor is not the only factor in getting a close shaving so remember the blade has a lot to do with it._*

[@geokovacs3335]

@@MrDonXX so with Twig is more likely to have a smoother shave than with a safety razor? I mean the angle of the razor blade

[@MrDonXX]

@@geokovacs3335 The angle you hold a razor is typically at 45 degrees but it a little different for everyone as for a smother shave if your doing things right and using product like soap or preshave that works for you they wold both give you great shave its just not one thing that's going to be the the best. finding this out the combination of things is the work that must be done to get that smooth great shave and one persons selections does not mean it going to be the right one for you

[@magnoliamike]

Got my twig yesterday. A friend PIF’ed it to me

[@MrDonXX]

*_Let me know what you think thanks for watching Mike_*

[@BiglariProductions]

Hi Don! Great video as usual. Just curious, why can't you sit in the barber chair for too long?

[@MrDonXX]

OH a few weeks ago I slipped on the ice at the train station and fell down a few flights of stairs ruined my back but since then things are somewhat back to normal

[@talega1]

How close is this shave.....compared to the Ocam or the German Slant you use....... Hope you do a one to one comparison......I am tempted.... Amazon sells hafblades and are cheap.....6 varieties...... Hope you heal well, those fall happen so quickly and hurt like hell

[@MrDonXX]

*_It was a very close shave and compared to the Occam's or the German Slant I would say they are on par with each other. As far as comparing them to in a face-off I think the individual review stands on their own but if I feel the Twig is winning me over well then I will do a review on why Thanks for watching._*

[@talega1]

@@MrDonXX Thanks for your review and candid answer.

[@greenerick]

What's a better 🤔 shave 🤔 this or the Feather safety razor. Plus hope all is good now

[@MrDonXX]

My best shaving always comes from my Occam's Razor Enhanced Nano

[@gohabs365]

Slipping on ice is no fun. It is a national pastime here in Canada 🇨🇦. Hope you feel better soon.

[@MrDonXX]

*_thank you for the kind words my friend thanks are getting better_*

[@mikeschaefer6194]

If I went at my face with the twig like that it would be death by 1 million cuts. I own a twig and know..

[@MrDonXX]

*_Well, it actually has a lot to do with knowing your face that and a great razor Thanks for watching Mike_*

[@mikeschaefer6194]

Your welcome Donald. I like the razor now that I use feather blades instead of leaf blades. The leaf blades went dull in two shaves. I just have to careful because I get cut easily

[@rutkowsky1000]

LIKEBRUSH

[@MrDonXX]

We are having more made stay tuned for an announcement soon from Wet The Face - Thank for watching

[@bobjones8321]

It looks like you got a couple of bad cuts on your chin. I prefer a razor that doesn’t cut up my face as much.

[@MrDonXX]

Well doesn't everyone Bob? Most of the time I use the Occam's Razor I have two the first release and the updated Nano both allow me to have a cut free shave no matter how aggressive I am unfortunately they are no long available they have been Out Of Stock for years. Thanks for watching Bob

[@bobjones8321]

@@MrDonXXI never get cuts from my Gillette Proglide razor or my Gillette Skinguard razor.