My quick review of the leaf shave 3 blade for face and head shaving.
FIrstly I will say I hate shaving, despite liking to be groomed and well presented, I'd rather never have to shave. I shave my head when I shave my face. I don't want to spend 30 mins plus a day shaving. if i could justify the stupid expensive and poor longevity of triple carts I would use them as i can shave very quickly and knick free.
Condisered a Leaf for a long time, didn't initially find the look appealing. Watched loads of YT videos and got massively put off by statements such as No good for face, clogs, too big, can't shave under nose, slipperly, fragile, must use a Twig or Thorn for face.
I had chatted with Adam from Leaf, he was very responsive and helpful in replying to my questions.
Decided to try one knowing I could return it if I hated it. Picked a Prism finish one. Despite a good price, and a discount code, delivery was a nightmare.
It arrives nicely packaged, in eco friendly packing. It looks amazing, the Prism finish is great!
The size of handle; next to a wilkson 3 blade/mach3 is approx 1cm longer. Not a bit deal at all.
Blade loading is easy helped by the magnetised base. First shave with just sensitive foam nothing fancy, 4 days of beard. Absolutley no issues at all, shave as you would imagine a cart to shave. feels a little weird after using fixed head blades, but even cautiously it was fast. Shaving around nose is no issue at all, if you can shave around your ear you can shave around your nose. WTG?AGT/XTG, no fuss, no clogs, no knicks, BBS without issue. Nice!
Cleaning it is easy too, good rinse shake dry, holding head rigid, pat dry, and air dry. Opened up to check residue and its 99% clear.
Shaving on a days growth, fast, easy no drama. I have not had an issue with the handle slipping, although it could be more knurled, no reason for it not to be. The leaf blades are ok as far as I am concerned, maybe they could be considered too mild for some?
Observations: it can drag/stick when shaving if you do not have soap on the skin. It can flap about when rinsing in the sink water. The first blade is the most aggressive, getting the correct angle does make a difference. The screw could be sturdier, its my only niggle really, but then it does come with a lifetime warranty, providing Leaf stay in business. How chubby faced Youtubers fail at getting a good face shave is beyond me, I have a farily angular chiselled face and its fine, if my face was as round as my head i imagine shaving would be easier!?
I would recommend this to anyone. Doubt I will use my DEs and carts again. You can totally use it to shave your face sucessfully to a good BBS shave. Best Razor I have owned.
FIrstly I will say I hate shaving, despite liking to be groomed and well presented, I'd rather never have to shave. I shave my head when I shave my face. I don't want to spend 30 mins plus a day shaving. if i could justify the stupid expensive and poor longevity of triple carts I would use them as i can shave very quickly and knick free.
Condisered a Leaf for a long time, didn't initially find the look appealing. Watched loads of YT videos and got massively put off by statements such as No good for face, clogs, too big, can't shave under nose, slipperly, fragile, must use a Twig or Thorn for face.
I had chatted with Adam from Leaf, he was very responsive and helpful in replying to my questions.
Decided to try one knowing I could return it if I hated it. Picked a Prism finish one. Despite a good price, and a discount code, delivery was a nightmare.
It arrives nicely packaged, in eco friendly packing. It looks amazing, the Prism finish is great!
The size of handle; next to a wilkson 3 blade/mach3 is approx 1cm longer. Not a bit deal at all.
Blade loading is easy helped by the magnetised base. First shave with just sensitive foam nothing fancy, 4 days of beard. Absolutley no issues at all, shave as you would imagine a cart to shave. feels a little weird after using fixed head blades, but even cautiously it was fast. Shaving around nose is no issue at all, if you can shave around your ear you can shave around your nose. WTG?AGT/XTG, no fuss, no clogs, no knicks, BBS without issue. Nice!
Cleaning it is easy too, good rinse shake dry, holding head rigid, pat dry, and air dry. Opened up to check residue and its 99% clear.
Shaving on a days growth, fast, easy no drama. I have not had an issue with the handle slipping, although it could be more knurled, no reason for it not to be. The leaf blades are ok as far as I am concerned, maybe they could be considered too mild for some?
Observations: it can drag/stick when shaving if you do not have soap on the skin. It can flap about when rinsing in the sink water. The first blade is the most aggressive, getting the correct angle does make a difference. The screw could be sturdier, its my only niggle really, but then it does come with a lifetime warranty, providing Leaf stay in business. How chubby faced Youtubers fail at getting a good face shave is beyond me, I have a farily angular chiselled face and its fine, if my face was as round as my head i imagine shaving would be easier!?
I would recommend this to anyone. Doubt I will use my DEs and carts again. You can totally use it to shave your face sucessfully to a good BBS shave. Best Razor I have owned.
