Is this razor really something new or just more rehashed old ideas? I give a demonstration and some honest talk. To Purchase any of the Leaf Products with the one time use "DRMATT" discount code: leafshave.com
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@cody31652422 жыл бұрын
My wife has gone through three of these leaf razors, all because of the torsion spring failing. The company does have good customer service and sent us replacements for free, but they definitely need to fix the fatigue of the spring.
@drmatt3572 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. I haven't heard of this issue but I'm glad they took care of it. The only thing I can think is she may be putting the handle too perpendicular to her skin constantly flexing the head putting extra stress on that spring. That's not an excuse as the spring should be able to handle it but if it broke 3 times, it may help.
@AlexanderMason111 ай бұрын
The only scenario in which that sprain broke on three separate razors is because your wife is over tightening it. I’ve definitely never experienced this from the two razors I own from them nor have I ever heard of anyone experiencing this.
@cody316524211 ай бұрын
@@AlexanderMason1 the tightening screw on the head of the razor looks to be independent of the torsion spring. I'm not sure how applying less torque to the fastener would help the issue.
@cheesecakerda90410 ай бұрын
it’s all them curves
@kennlw5 Жыл бұрын
Love the video Sir…the blow up doll cut in rolled me over 😅
@drmatt357 Жыл бұрын
LOL! I’m glad you enjoyed it Ken. I like to put some twisted shit in my videos every once in a while to see who’s paying attention!
@dogzilla12122 жыл бұрын
I use a leaf for shaving my head. It's hands down the best Ive ever used for that. Load it up with feathers and even with multiple days between it doesn't even struggle.
@BB-wl8qr Жыл бұрын
Female feedback: I have soft, sensitive skin, not course hair. There's some weight and size to it that takes some getting used to. I am small though. Legs and underarms were all good once I got used to the size. Bikini area not so much. That was a no go. I was thinking of giving the Twig a try for that reason. My boyfriend liked shaving (his face only 🤣 ) with the Leaf also and he got a nice close shave out of it. I was just watching a couple videos for blade recommendations.
@thatonedog819 Жыл бұрын
Did you try removing the 3rd blade? I hear that it makes it "less aggressive" (whatever tf that means)
@oldschoolshaving2 жыл бұрын
I also use a leaf or thorn daily. Only for head shaves. I use straights for face shaves 🙏🏻❤️
@2505karl2 жыл бұрын
I’ll pile on. Best head shaver out there. There is no comparison. Fantastic company too.
@theshavingcyclist80062 жыл бұрын
Agreed. The Leaf for a head shave is fantastic.
@JJ-rf7dg Жыл бұрын
I just bought mine. Its on sale because of Memorial Day. I was debating on the Henson Shaver but instead went with the Leaf. Its going to take time getting use to it because of the pivotal head. I do get a smooth shave
@diehaz4 ай бұрын
Hello mate, good to see someone using this on their face. I have to get a smooth shave VERY early every morning so can’t deal with the faff of my straight razor or safety razor and soaps without having to wake up much earlier. Have ordered myself this along with some Astra blades and some jack black beard lube for a hopefully easy morning shave with no nicks! Many thanks
@marmadmax1Ай бұрын
Just ordered a Leaf and was interested to see your review. My only comment is that if I attempted to shave that quickly, it would probably be a bloody mess.
@angeloralph330416 күн бұрын
hi, im like 90% sure youre the reason i use the shaving cream i have now. its the alexandria stuff you reviewed a long time ago! im not the type to have a bunch of different ones; i tried it by your recommendation and its been my go to since then :) (since 2019)
@jauld3602 жыл бұрын
That is unique. It's not cheap, but the price is fair for a nice product.
@m1k4c Жыл бұрын
That "feels like a real thing" subliminal msg was awesome!
@drmatt357 Жыл бұрын
You caught that! Nice!😉
@mackbooker83682 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this! I bought my wife the Leaf. I use the Twig / Thorn on my face and neck.
@fortunatedad76957 ай бұрын
This is a great razor. Love mine and it's made by a company with great customer service!
@stogiedude2 жыл бұрын
I bought the same Limited Edition Honey Leaf a few months ago. It’s a very nice build quality. It shaves just fine. However, it’s very bulky. Kind of hard to get under my nose. I do like the fact that I can use all of my DE blades, but I’ll probably end up selling it. I have over 50 safety razors. As nice as this is, I don’t know how much use it’ll get.
@spicytots23038 ай бұрын
I’ve been looking for the honey leaf! If you’re still selling, I’d love to buy it off of you! I think it’s the prettiest color and I can’t find it anywhere else haha😢
@jamesryder91582 ай бұрын
the blades started getting difficult to load in my leaf razor 3 or 4 months ago and today it fell apart, and I got my fingertips cut just try to load the blades in, I saw a lot of one-star reviews of this razor mainly coming from the complaints of the wheel mechanism failing within a year or two of owning it, I just ordered a Rockwell 6 S today, I hope I have a better shaving experience with the Rockwell
@lakerboy16 Жыл бұрын
Man, I haven’t watched your channel in a minute, and cripe it took me a minute to find again. Nice video as always!
@andydixon9142 жыл бұрын
First shave video I’ve watched in ages. Had to see Dr. Matt conquer the Leaf lol. Great shave 👍🏻😎👍🏻
@drmatt3572 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andy!
@stevenroche987411 ай бұрын
That Leaf looks very forgiving ! You were able to whip it around quickly with no concern for cuts and nicks.
@drmatt35711 ай бұрын
Yeah, I’ve never gotten a Nick from it.
@stevenroche987411 ай бұрын
@@drmatt357 I ordered a Leaf Twig for detailing work. My DE Safety Razors are just too wide for the task. Best regards.
@aimeezoewalst8045 Жыл бұрын
I like the shaver for my arms and bikini line it however, it permanently scarred my ankles near my tendons. It shaved off the skin.. it's not a product I would recommend to anyone. I do love their customer services. Mine broke twice, and I got a new one within the lifetime warranty.
@wross5961 Жыл бұрын
Yeah great option for the people who want to continue with cartridge razors but I can't complain with my gillette black beauty 1970 adjustable and an occasional straight razor shave. The twig works great for one blade and goes through anything with mild results just beware your wife willl take it first chance she gets it's so good.
@gregmccormack57092 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the review on this, it s nice to hear other people's pov on a product.
@haterskeephatin101 Жыл бұрын
want to shout-out DSC shave butter as a latherless alternative too, that stuff is awesome.
@Karl7821311 ай бұрын
I have a leaf twig which I love, just not when using the leaf blades, they pull. Feather blades is this razor are awesome.
@budlight143 Жыл бұрын
I just ordered the kit i shave my head and face, i hate plastic razors, i hope its a win ive never shaved 3 times in one shave session though, ill try it. Thank you for video
@MeteCanKarahasan Жыл бұрын
How is our favourite doctor doing? Great content, you have the most exciting presentation as ever.
@theluxuryshavinghobbyist2 жыл бұрын
Just subscribed to your channel. Have not tried a Leaf yet. So much more to discover in this hobby!
@miker55022 жыл бұрын
Love my Leaf and Twig for a fast comfortable shave or as a polisher for my Straight razor shaves across the grain on the neck. You get a very good close shave. Thanks for the video. Cheers from Nova Scotia! Mike.
@SidGBF Жыл бұрын
I never thought I would learn some shaving tricks on youtube...
@iggychaffin2 жыл бұрын
Great review of the Leaf. I’ve seen others use it as well and all have had great results. I was hoping to see you strop it after the second pass 😂. Just kidding. I also use Wilkinson Sword blades and enjoy them. Maybe it’s time for you to do another shavette video. I love the feather artist club my wife got me a few years ago.
@jrjbud2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video I love this razor I use it for my head 👍👍👍👍
@drmatt3572 жыл бұрын
From the comments here, seems to be popular for that. That's cool!
@ozarklanding Жыл бұрын
I’m currently deciding between the leaf and HS Henson. Looks like the leaf my be a better choice for my head. Thanks, G
@lanceberry8672 жыл бұрын
Great vid Doc as always. Regards from Gibraltar
@rogeratkinson592 Жыл бұрын
I finally took the chance and bought one of the Leafs on Amazon after finally deciding to stop buying the plastic ones. I have never used one and my first attempt was a disaster. I keep my head slick and this thing made me bleed like crazy. I am using the leaf blades that were sent with it. I ain't gonna lie.... this thing cuts very close and I don't make tons of passes over the same place like I've been doing with the Gillette razors for years. I just need to figure out how to stop cutting myself. Maybe I can just use better blades? Even though I cut myself, I am considering myself to be at least mostly free of the plastic razors. Great video!!
@drmatt357 Жыл бұрын
Definitely try different blades but understand that you can use less pressure with this as it doesn't have that strip like the plastic ones have so it will rest closer to your skin. Also as I mentioned, try and get the handle as parallel to the skin as possible as it seems to work smother and closer that way.
@rogeratkinson592 Жыл бұрын
@drmatt357 Thanks for the reply. I had shaved before I saw your video. I will be following your ideas, and I removed the lower most blade. In three or four days, I'll use it again, and I'm expecting much better results.
@paulspeller9682 жыл бұрын
i have the twig and i have to say it’s a pretty nice little razor . for me that leaf is a bit to bulky think a lot of dome shavers love it for a head shave 👍 . same for me mate de i get a good shave but by mid day i can feel the stubble , straight shave and i get right around to 7/8 pm before i get any feel of whiskers making an appearance
@JT-nf9tk2 жыл бұрын
Nice shave Dr.Matt. Chris Bailey swears by the leaf for headshaving. I am good with my Dovo Shavette and using Personna Hairshaper blades. Lol! Have a great day.
@drmatt3572 жыл бұрын
The head shave part totally slipped my mind!
@JT-nf9tk2 жыл бұрын
@@drmatt357 You don't headshave so it's understandable. Lol!
@JimiJamesIII2 жыл бұрын
Interesting and informative. Thanks Dr. Matt. 🇺🇸😎
@drmatt3572 жыл бұрын
Thanks J.! Always good to see you drop by.
@Anoma1337 Жыл бұрын
lol was not expecting that “feels like the real thing”
@priestof1s Жыл бұрын
Double edge safety razor - shave my head and suffered learning how to. Not changing now and never had such a close shave.
@geo5162 Жыл бұрын
Great Video! I've shaved twice now with the leaf and I keep nicking myself. I'm not getting a close shave either. I'm having to go back with a cartridge razor to get close. I have to be doing something wrong. I'm using bottom and middle slot with feather lite DE Blades. If I were to run the razor over my face like you did in your video I would be a bloody mess. I've used an electric razor for the past year maybe my skin just needs to toughen up? I want to love this razor but really i'm just scared of the nicks and have to go really slow. I'm going to make sure the blades are flat maybe their bent out or something. Thanks for the tips on shaving with this razor.
@drmatt357 Жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear Geo. Try and leave the bottom one out as it’s the most aggressive one. Just use the top 2 slots and let me know what happens.
@Nefus1988 Жыл бұрын
2:49 "feels like the real thing" 🤣
@pkj77 Жыл бұрын
Yeah i like The Leaf razor , and yes only beef with it head is too large for those people that keep some king of beard its har to get the edge right, i think the head could be made a slight bit smaller, and like you said under the nose the sideburns, i didnt get The Twig that came as promotion in the begning with the Leaf i had to buy the finish product just as expensive as The Leaf
@circuitboard283Ай бұрын
Try Kai Blades They are EXCELLENT !!!
@SalSomma-dp1vlАй бұрын
Use Jack Black Beard Lube with this razor, or any razor for that matter.
@markbroad11910 ай бұрын
I like to use hair conditioner with my safety razor with Astra blades. Used the Wilkinson blades and cut the hell out of myself. Never with the astra's though.
@monkeymuggs2 ай бұрын
the single blade leaf tore my throat up.
@dbrock15532 жыл бұрын
I really like the Leaf Twig, but I haven't tried the original Leaf. It always looked a bit clunky and too much of a gimmick but seems to work well enough here.
@oldschoolshaving2 жыл бұрын
🤣whooaaahwww. Slow down! 😂 great shave but I got dizzy with the Need for Speed 🙈
@drmatt3572 жыл бұрын
Fast cars, fast women and fast razors! Can't help it! 😉
@oldschoolshaving2 жыл бұрын
@@drmatt357 🤣🤣🤣 go for it !!
@ultraman1red2 жыл бұрын
Great vid!
@tcavalo Жыл бұрын
I'll stick with my TTO. Less hassle and just uses one blade.
@csbl63able2 жыл бұрын
My blade was crooked. Part of the top blades were under the top guide. LEAF had me send back to repair. Still crooked. I don't recommend Leaf at all.
@ChrisStockslager3 ай бұрын
So, would you argue the cartridge is still closer of a shave versus this razor?
@drmatt3573 ай бұрын
About the same
@ChrisStockslager3 ай бұрын
@@drmatt357 Yay; thank you!
@PolarBearXx6 ай бұрын
Is this a close shave like harry
@kenzohoriyama7946 Жыл бұрын
Hi @DrMatt357 , Hi there I just received my leaf razor and have been hesitant about taking the “leafy leap” for a while. I aim to use it predominantly for headshaving. My question is about the pivoting head. I know that’s what it’s designed to be like but I am wondering if it is meant to be kind of “flimsy” to in a sense? Like when I pick mine up there is even a faint rattle to the head. It snaps back no problem. I just thought however that perhaps it would be slightly firmer? And certainly no rattle to it? Watching your video you move it around quite a lot while you’re talking but it didn’t make a sound at all. That could be the video and background noise but I was wondering if you can confirm that it being a metal razor does mean that there is a bit of a rattle in general?
@drmatt357 Жыл бұрын
Should not rattle. I just went in my bathroom and jiggled it and no noise. Now I can give it a good snap with my wrist and get the head to move but not rattling noises when moving it around normally is a figure 8 motion. Make sure if you have blades installed that they’re all engaged in the little tabs and the mechanism is folded down properly and the screw is engaged and tightened. If it still rattles, I’d contact the company. Probably take a video of it and send it so they can hear and evaluate it. Let me know how it goes!
@lvnitlovnit092 жыл бұрын
Very cool!
@life2short19712 жыл бұрын
Whats your honing progression and preferred strop for that bad boy? 🤪
@WilltheHam2 жыл бұрын
Do you ever use the Mach 3 or do you just have it as a holdover from a pre wet shaving era?
@welldone2280 Жыл бұрын
Have you tried the Leaf Shave Twig too?
@MrThleckey8 ай бұрын
what was the stuff from J and J farms used at the end? I could not find that product. I just got my leaf, trying it out tomorrow morning.
@drmatt3578 ай бұрын
jnjfarmky.com/products/moisturizing-lotion-organic-tallow-based?_pos=1&_sid=5e58cee81&_ss=r I thought I had it in the description but I’ll add it. Thank you and enjoy.
@AlexanderMason111 ай бұрын
I think lighter weight razors are better since you can be more precise with them. The only quality of added weight on a razor is you thinking it has a “premium feel” because of the weight. That’s the money brain telling you “more weight = more value. I do appreciate the engineering of the mechanism as well as the way it’s constructed and I also appreciate the fact that it’s made of superior materials that lasts a lot longer but I’ve never heard of anyone breaking one of those conventional shaver handles whether they’re plastic or rubber coated metal. Something being heavier doesn’t necessarily equal it being superior in quality “although in this case it is”. And they also really haven’t invented anything new like you claim. All they’ve done is redesign and produce a higher quality version of an already existing product (conventional razors).
@trollmcclure18842 жыл бұрын
I tried Astra blades (i think Russian too) and compared to Wilkinson they sucked.Dull out of the box. Serviceable for 3 shavings. I can use single Wilkinson blade for a month
@HeliRy Жыл бұрын
Anything to consider with these not having that “moisture strip” that the plastic ones have… or is that more of a marketing gimmick?
@drmatt357 Жыл бұрын
Those moisture strips are for girls!
@borbetomagus2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your helpful videos and briefly describing how this unique razor compares to a straight razor. I remember PaulH doing a straight razor shave and he seemed to be able to shave XTG on his neck -- /watch?v=gNMUTc1mGP8&t=534s I guess you have to be part contortionist to do a maneuver like that. That's a problem area for me and the Classic Shaving 'Occam's Razor' SE (on plate 3 with a Feather Professional Super blade) is about the only razor I have that can smoothly and efficiently shave that area, though it's not perfect elsewhere and the handle is lacking. Hope you could try one of those razors.
@davidhirsch3163 Жыл бұрын
Saw line on manufacturer (maybe) page about after using this to disassemble and dry out. Do you do this each time?
@drmatt357 Жыл бұрын
Never! Only when I change blades. You mean you read the instructions?😆
@delbert3539 Жыл бұрын
Interesting
@vdlorenzo2578 Жыл бұрын
Hello mate I love your videos however I am a de shaver could you by any chance make a video using a de razor
@drmatt357 Жыл бұрын
Ya know, I don’t think I’ve ever done a video with a DE. I’ll put it on the agenda.
@vdlorenzo2578 Жыл бұрын
@@drmatt357 ok excellent thanks so much can't wait to see it :) really appreciate you doing that
@karlosss18682 жыл бұрын
The leaf gave me the worst shave ever even with all 3 blades installed. I could never get baby smooth like with some of my other safety razors. I did notice however it was very quick at getting rid of a 5 day growth. Just couldnt get BBS.
@steveazusa Жыл бұрын
Just grabbed me one for 60$ on bespoke
@bram69552 жыл бұрын
No matter how carefull i shave i keep cutting myself with the leaf razor either with 2 or 3 blades. With my "normal" blades i can shave like a wildman without a single cut; for 100 euro's a complete waste.
@drmatt3572 жыл бұрын
Have you tried different brand blades? I get careless with it and have never nicked myself.
@bram69552 жыл бұрын
@@drmatt357 yes I have... And I have a reasonably normal skin..
@Khabib9-z8w Жыл бұрын
Nice shaver but what you’re shaving there 😅
@drmatt357 Жыл бұрын
You’re not kidd’n. Why just last week I went to the doctor and he told me I needed an operation. I said I wanted a second opinion. He said OK… you’re ugly too!
@sombatbuasing1746 Жыл бұрын
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@PolarBearXx6 ай бұрын
Should have got this instead of a twig
@delphicdescant Жыл бұрын
"big fat neck that goes from chin to chest" Stop calling me out man
@billjohnsonseattle Жыл бұрын
Just having to use a different razor to reach the tight areas under the nose makes this razor a no go for me…. Looks like a stupid design IMO.
@danishshakeel6140 Жыл бұрын
Does it works on balls?
@kurtv67362 жыл бұрын
Wow too much work. You went over the same place on your face a boat load of times. Thought you were going to peal off your skin.
@S_T_3_V_E Жыл бұрын
That's just how he prefers to shave. Does not mean everyone has to do that many steps
@kurtv6736 Жыл бұрын
@@S_T_3_V_E My comment still stands.
@0619Octupi Жыл бұрын
Why'd it take 3 passes for the amount of stubble you have? That tells me a lot about the razor or your shaving ability.
@aaronmajchen9824 ай бұрын
Seems to me that this is a product designed to sell a solution to a non existent problem. Convoluted and pointless. Single blade safety razors work, end of story.
@drmatt3574 ай бұрын
This product wasn’t created to design a solution to any problem. It was an improvement on an existing design that is cheaper to operate with more real world feel. If the 3 blade cartridge is attempting to solve a nonexistent problem, I guess that’s debatable.
@cnmngirl768 ай бұрын
What is up with the image of the blow up sex doll? Not as funny as you think “real thing” 🙄