No it's not rude at all..Bit rude.
No it's not rude at all..Bit rude.
I didn't say it couldn't be done,I disagree about the straight. Straights and shavettes are the only razors that can get all the hairs all the way up to my nostrils.
There is a technique to it, obviously, and it takes some practice, but they are the absolute best for under the nose IME.
The Leaf really appeals to me, especially the “Starter Bundle” option that includes the stand, Twig, and extra blades. Unfortunately by the time I pay for shipping to Canada, currency conversion, and Customs fees, we’re perilously close to $200 CAD. A little too rich for me alas.
I received my Leaf razor a couple of week ago and this thing is a truly innovative design!
We often look at slight changes in blade gap, exposure etc and claim an innovative design…and they are!
But this razor takes innovation to the next level. The blade loading tray is genius, it's impossible to set the blade crooked due to the magnetized stoppers.
The pivot has a large angle of motion so one can tailor the shave to their preference.
The package comes very nicely packed and includes the razor, an awesome razor stand, the Twig trimmer razor, a blade bank and 50 Personna blades.
The leaf receives some negativity. What I believe it comes down to is how it's used.
From the YouTube reviews I’ve seen, the users were applying no pressure, as if it's a fixed head razor but it's a pivot head and pressure is a must to achieve a close shave. How much pressure just depends on the requirement of the user.
So I basically used the same technique as I used to use with my mach 3 and ended up with an ultra-comfortable and very close shave!
There is no “mild” or “efficient” with this razor because of the pivot. If you push down, you'll get a closer shave. If you take a slow stroke, you'll get a closer shave. The leaf has given me what I loved about the mach 3 but with the flexibility to use my favorite DE blades (Polsilver), more comfort, no tugging or irritation (presumably due to being able to use blades that are right for me).
The weight is perfect, hefty and solid! I really like the feel of the razor in my hands as I’m using it. I do wish it had a round, knurled handle but that’s just because I’m used to the handles on DE razors. It took a few uses to get used to the handle but after that, there was no issue as it’s quite ergonomic, and not at all slippery.
The head is large! No doubt about it. However, it’s all in the angle of attack. I come in at an angle and can get to the majority of the stubble under the nose. The most pesky of stubble can be gotten without the use of the Twig trimmer razor however, it does require a specific technique and patience. I just use my DE to get to those pesky leftovers.
The fit and finish is flawless. The black finish is just beautiful however, the hard water here does cause the scum to be quite visible (as you can see in one of the pics). The satin would be better for hard water areas however, the black finish is still my favourite.
I had my wife use it on her legs and she said it's the best, most comfortable shave she's ever had!!
She's used several DE razors and just as many carts but she loved the leaf from the first stroke!
The razor has become a shared razor because my wife now refuses any other razor I’ve given her. Whilst the Yaqi DOC was her favourite DE and the Kai 3 blade her favourite cart, she tells me that neither of them can compete with the speed and closeness of the Leaf.
If your wife/GF leg shaves, I’d highly recommend the Leaf razor. They’ll be so pleased, they will likely be more understanding of your shaving acquisition disorders
Overall, the Leaf really was a very pleasant surprise for me (and my wife!).
It’s a razor I’d definitely recommend highly for it’s comfort and smoothness. Whilst it may not shave as closely as some of the more aggressive razors out there, the speed and efficiency is perfect for daily shaving, especially on those early morning weekdays!
I received my Leaf razor a couple of week ago and this thing is a truly innovative design!
We often look at slight changes in blade gap, exposure etc and claim an innovative design…and they are!
But this razor takes innovation to the next level. The blade loading tray is genius, it's impossible to set the blade crooked due to the magnetized stoppers.
The pivot has a large angle of motion so one can tailor the shave to their preference.
The package comes very nicely packed and includes the razor, an awesome razor stand, the Twig trimmer razor, a blade bank and 50 Personna blades.
The leaf receives some negativity. What I believe it comes down to is how it's used.
From the YouTube reviews I’ve seen, the users were applying no pressure, as if it's a fixed head razor but it's a pivot head and pressure is a must to achieve a close shave. How much pressure just depends on the requirement of the user.
So I basically used the same technique as I used to use with my mach 3 and ended up with an ultra-comfortable and very close shave!
There is no “mild” or “efficient” with this razor because of the pivot. If you push down, you'll get a closer shave. If you take a slow stroke, you'll get a closer shave. The leaf has given me what I loved about the mach 3 but with the flexibility to use my favorite DE blades (Polsilver), more comfort, no tugging or irritation (presumably due to being able to use blades that are right for me).
The weight is perfect, hefty and solid! I really like the feel of the razor in my hands as I’m using it. I do wish it had a round, knurled handle but that’s just because I’m used to the handles on DE razors. It took a few uses to get used to the handle but after that, there was no issue as it’s quite ergonomic, and not at all slippery.
The head is large! No doubt about it. However, it’s all in the angle of attack. I come in at an angle and can get to the majority of the stubble under the nose. The most pesky of stubble can be gotten without the use of the Twig trimmer razor however, it does require a specific technique and patience. I just use my DE to get to those pesky leftovers.
The fit and finish is flawless. The black finish is just beautiful however, the hard water here does cause the scum to be quite visible (as you can see in one of the pics). The satin would be better for hard water areas however, the black finish is still my favourite.
I had my wife use it on her legs and she said it's the best, most comfortable shave she's ever had!!
She's used several DE razors and just as many carts but she loved the leaf from the first stroke!
The razor has become a shared razor because my wife now refuses any other razor I’ve given her. Whilst the Yaqi DOC was her favourite DE and the Kai 3 blade her favourite cart, she tells me that neither of them can compete with the speed and closeness of the Leaf.
If your wife/GF leg shaves, I’d highly recommend the Leaf razor. They’ll be so pleased, they will likely be more understanding of your shaving acquisition disorders
Overall, the Leaf really was a very pleasant surprise for me (and my wife!).
It’s a razor I’d definitely recommend highly for it’s comfort and smoothness. Whilst it may not shave as closely as some of the more aggressive razors out there, the speed and efficiency is perf
Does it shave $120 better than a disposable cartridge?
I switched to de razors from cartridge razors so I wouldn't get razor burn, irritation. And now I'm happy with de razors. I was curious, isn't the Leaf razor a multiple blade razor? So being a multiple blade razor wouldn't it also give you a razor burn?
Buy half blades (already split). I have no trouble splitting blades, and I'm on blood thinners.How is the snapping of blades? This was the part that kind of turned me off on the prospect of this razor.
I switched to de razors from cartridge razors so I wouldn't get razor burn, irritation. And now I'm happy with de razors. I was curious, isn't the Leaf razor a multiple blade razor? So being a multiple blade razor wouldn't it also give you a razor burn?
In my experience it most certainly does.Does it shave $120 better than a disposable cartridge?
It does NOT!!!, but the greens think it does....(in the long run you may save some money......maybe in yrs).Does it shave $120 better than a disposable cartridge?
I would think using more than one blade will give you irritation. Isn't it like a cartridge razor? Cartridge razors give me irritation. Why doesn't this Leaf razor give irritation? Using 2 or more blades would be similar to a cartridge razor. And if not, why is that?I've been using this razor for a couple of weeks now and after adjusting my technique a bit I'm now able to achieve smooth irritation free BBS readily on my sensitive face. First I tried to use it with mild blades in the bottom two spots (aka Derby) but these gave me razor burn and weepers, then I tried sharper blades (aka 7 O'Clock greens) in the same positions these gave me a much smoother shave with no irritation. Unlike the standard DE razor technique (no pressure) you do require some pressure to engage the head/blades against the skin/hairs to produce a good result. I found that many of mid range sharpness blades (so far tried Astra Green, Shark, 7 O'Clock Green) seem to work well for me. Also a good slick lather is required (I like to superlather) because of the extra pressure used and rinse the razor often to avoid clogging. It is difficult to maneuver the Leaf razor under the nose, so I found it safer to just use a mild DE razor (my Leaf did not come with the twig razor) to touch up under the nose and straighten sideburns.
I have tried blades in the top two positions but for me this required too much pressure to achieve a close shave, also tried blades in all three positions but this gave a very similar result to just two in the bottom spots. So now I just use half-blades in the bottom two positions and this avoids having a loose half-blade floating around in my drawer. If you are worried about splitting DE blades you can purchase half DE blades but there is not as much variety available compared to full DE blades, personally I just use full DE blades as I have a vast collection already.
Because of my very sensitive face my collection consists of all Mild razors (like 34C, DE89, Feather SS etc), but the uniquely designed Leaf razor has quickly become my favourite razor to use in my razor rotation.