The Goodfellas’ smile safety razor stainless steel Syntesi

[kingfisher]

Something new from the Goodfellas (Italy) on preorder: the "Syntesi".

Seems it's a not quite Game Changer style razor, while looking similarly the blade clamping seems less pronounced.

"Developed entirely in 303 stainless steel coated with scratch-resistant hard chrome, Syntesi Safety Razor features a finish somewhere between polished and matt. Brilliant but without reflections, like the sand of the White sands desert (New Mexico) glistening in the scorching midday sun."
"The handle of the Syntesi safety razor features a Nylon safety washer pre-installed in the handle screw. This special housing locks the washer in place, preventing it from falling out."

Material: Stainless steel 303
Coating: Scratch-resistant hard chrome
Handle length: 80mm
Overall length: 87mm
Head width: 43mm
Head depth: 24mm
Blade gap: 0.62mm
Exposure: 0.02mm
Weight: 98gr
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It's on preorder at the Goodfellas website for a reduced price, but won't ship before January. While gap isn't everything to judge a razor, this one seems rather mild. It seems to be an Italian thing to notoriously put IMO unnecessary coating over good steel.

Necro-replying to tell you to that putting matte chrome over stainless steel is neither notorious nor Italian. Japan did it with the Feather AS-D1 and still do it for all their DE razors.

It is actually a good ldea as it prevents rusting and makes cleaning easier. I also happen to like the way it looks as a finish.

 

[Iridian]

I prefer to have no coating of any kind.

 

[kingfisher]

I prefer to have no coating of any kind.

That's fine. I was just pointing out that, as far as I know, the idea was originally from Feather, and that it wasn't necessarily a bad one.

 

[ERS4]

Indeed, Feather is actually a medical equipment manufacturer, and the razor is just one of their very small businesses.

Therefore, they uphold the Japanese's demanding stainless steel medical equipment, and add the same chrome plating to the razor.

The reason is simple "Since we can do better, there is no reason not to do it"
Even if it's more than shave, I appreciate their spirit of trying to make things right.

 

[anoop]

How does it compare with the AS-D2? Is the steel version as mild?

 

[tiberius]

The safety bar on this thing is THIN ...

 

[tiberius]

Reveal is short, blade feel is there but not prominent. There are a little audio feedback but also not prominent.
Very smooth.
I think it would be a really potent contender given its current pricing.

Radically different compared with Styletto Aluminum which has VERY pronounced blade feel and VERY audible shaving experience (but I don't mean that's bad, in fact I enjoyed them).

Eagerly waiting for arrival of aluminum version ...

 

[LRod]

I love both the Syntesi & Styletto!
And I have good news for those that want a Syntesi. Maggard now has them in stock. They have the stainless and they have both aluminum versions.
The second one (the normal machined aluminum version) is supposed to be slightly more aggressive than the stainless and velvet versions. Enjoy!

The Goodfellas' Smile Syntesi Machined Stainless Steel DE Safety Razor, Coated Satin Finish

Syntesi is the 100% Made in Italy safety razor designed to be the most versatile ever built.An effective 45 degree shaving angle guides the hand to guarantee an always impeccable shaving feeling, the clean but safe cut makes it a perfect product both for those who have never owned a safety razor...

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The Goodfellas' Smile Syntesi Machined Aluminum DE Safety Razor, Anodized Satin Finish

Syntesi aluminum safety razor Developed entirely in anodized aluminum , the Syntesi safety razor has a black and silver finish.Without having made any changes in the geometries compared to the original version of the steel razor, through the play between the different weights and materials The...

maggardrazors.com

The Goodfellas' Smile Syntesi Velvet Machined Aluminum DE Safety Razor, Anodized Satin Finish

The Goodfellas' smile Syntesi Velvet aluminum safety razor Developed entirely in anodized aluminum , the Syntesi Velvet safety razor has a black and silver finish.Syntesi Velvet differs from the other versions of the razor (steel and aluminum) both in color (totally black head) and in the...

maggardrazors.com

 

[kingfisher]

I love both the Syntesi & Styletto!
And I have good news for those that want a Syntesi. Maggard now has them in stock. They have the stainless and they have both aluminum versions.
The second one (the normal machined aluminum version) is supposed to be slightly more aggressive than the stainless and velvet versions. Enjoy!

The Goodfellas' Smile Syntesi Machined Stainless Steel DE Safety Razor, Coated Satin Finish

Syntesi is the 100% Made in Italy safety razor designed to be the most versatile ever built.An effective 45 degree shaving angle guides the hand to guarantee an always impeccable shaving feeling, the clean but safe cut makes it a perfect product both for those who have never owned a safety razor...

maggardrazors.com

The Goodfellas' Smile Syntesi Machined Aluminum DE Safety Razor, Anodized Satin Finish

Syntesi aluminum safety razor Developed entirely in anodized aluminum , the Syntesi safety razor has a black and silver finish.Without having made any changes in the geometries compared to the original version of the steel razor, through the play between the different weights and materials The...

maggardrazors.com

The Goodfellas' Smile Syntesi Velvet Machined Aluminum DE Safety Razor, Anodized Satin Finish

The Goodfellas' smile Syntesi Velvet aluminum safety razor Developed entirely in anodized aluminum , the Syntesi Velvet safety razor has a black and silver finish.Syntesi Velvet differs from the other versions of the razor (steel and aluminum) both in color (totally black head) and in the...

maggardrazors.com

You are an efficient enabler, but I am not taking the bait this time.

 

[APBinNCA]

You are an efficient enabler, but I am not taking the bait this time.

Definitely keep saving your pennies for a Chiseled Face Titanium!

 

[Chelko]

Has anyone tried this razor and the Lupo 95 SB as well? It is my favorite razor but I like to try new razors every once in a while. I want something with comparable efficiency or it doesn't suit me as much.

 

[tiberius]

Has anyone tried this razor and the Lupo 95 SB as well? It is my favorite razor but I like to try new razors every once in a while. I want something with comparable efficiency or it doesn't suit me as much.

I just shaved with Lupo .95 SB and Syntesi (Aluminum) recently, from my experience they got similar efficiency but Syntesi has a little more blade feel and more noisy. Both are very smooth to me.

Previously I got stainless steel Syntesi but I've lend it to my friend since I prefer the lighter aluminum version.

It would be a different and interesting alternative to Lupo .95 SB, highly recommend. Please consider getting aluminum version (and perhaps also the aluminum Styletto).

 

[Chelko]

I just shaved with Lupo .95 SB and Syntesi (Aluminum) recently, from my experience they got similar efficiency but Syntesi has a little more blade feel and more noisy. Both are very smooth to me.

Previously I got stainless steel Syntesi but I've lend it to my friend since I prefer the lighter aluminum version.

It would be a different and interesting alternative to Lupo .95 SB, highly recommend. Please consider getting aluminum version (and perhaps also the aluminum Styletto).

Great! Thanks for the advice! I do enjoy rhe heft of SS though, I might go for that one