Essence Razor

I bought this after watching several videos from Barber Dave (@barberdave on YouTube). I've been shaving with straight razors and also been shaving for quite some time with a Feather DX and a Feather SR. But the Essence is so much nicer. First of all the shaving angle is very close to a straight razor so you can shave with a shallow angle. After 2 shaves I was used to it and its been a great experience. It's pretty neat that you can put any kind of blade in it, but I have found I got best results using Feather Pro or Shick Proline blades. Overall I'm very happy with it, although I'm not a big fan of the stand. It looks *really* nice when the razor is on the stand, but I found it a bit finicky to get it on and off the stand. And remember not to close the razor all the way when you leave a blade inserted, as it will touch the bar between the scales. Glad I got this amazing razor, it's been a joy using it.

The razor works wonderfully and the seams that hold the spine are almost unnoticeable, I was surprised by the strenght of the magnets which hold the razor together, the monkey tail gives a really comfortable variety of grips sitting well in the hand, the overall design is beautiful. It's expensive but worth the investment, it shaves like no other. The Tedalus team was really kind and atentive. Overall I'm really happy.

I'm adding here a couple design suggestions for future versions of the essence: I like the stand, however i think it would look slicker without those two holes in the bottom back of the handle and just having a case to store it. To avoid using rubber to stop the blade from touching the handle I'd make the handle groove narrower to hold the spine at the middle, the plastic in the pivot pin could maybe just be removed and substituted for oil instead to make it look better. At the pivot end I would adjust more the handle to the shape of the screw. I think the gap between the end of the monkey tail and the handle when unfolding could be smaller. The handle's edges could be more rounded specially at the bottom tip, however I understand the design choice here, this is just more of a matter of personal taste. These are very minor changes and I think would suit the style of your company of precision, elegance and durability, however your product is close to perfect already, so I have no complaints. You could also maybe experiment with titanium, even though from what i understand it's harder to work with it.

I knew from the outset it wouldn’t disappoint, but, realistically, how much better could it possibly be as compared to other AC razors? Well, it’s streets ahead of anything else in the category! Immediately feels natural in your hand. The very first shave felt like I’d been using it for a while. Manoeuvrable, not too light and super efficient. Nothing comes close to it, in my humble opinion. The stand makes it for a beautiful display too, so, if in doubt, definitely buy paired with the stand. The only drawback: you might feel the urge to shave more often than usual.

Fit and finish is excellent. Solid

Great quality. Great that any blade can fit. Super easy to load as they fit like a glove. I look forward to continue to practice with it.

This is actually my third essence razor as a Professional Barber in Barbershop Owner. I have found that when I’m not using an actual straight this is the closest to that. I also have one that I use regularly at home and one in reserve just in case it’s a fantastic piece of machinery, and the closest you will ever get to a true straight razor and that’s coming out as only a enthusiast but also as a professional Master Barber. Paired with a feather pro guard blade. It is just perfect.

David Eisenhuth, Master Barber/Proprietor
Hombres Barbershop at SaddleBrooke Ranch
@barberdave on Youtube

Ich bin ein totaler Rasiermesser Fan und habe einige sehr gute unter anderem Messer von Koraat , aber durch eine Empfehlung kam ich zu Tedalus und bekomme nicht mehr genug davon . Die Verarbeitung, die perfekten Rasuren , ich bin ohne Worte , genial

Excelente terminación, cómodo el sistema de carga de hoja. Comido afeitado

Die beste Shavette, die ich jemals in Händen hielt! Großartig verarbeitet! Geniales Handling! Und die Kundenfreundlichkeit bzw Service sind vorbildlich! Sehr freundlicher Kontakt und super schnelle Lieferung! Vom Rasurergebnis könnte ich nicht zufriedener sein! Love it 😍

Very good and high quality i love it , i am a barber I use it for single edge and feather blades it’s so easy to use . If you want to make your life easy just purchase Essence razor.