Product Overview

The Syntesi Velvet is a three piece closed comb double edge safety razor made by The Goodfellas’ Smile in ttaly. tt is CNC machined from aluminum and anodized, with a black plate and a silver handle and cap.

The Goodfellas’ Smile publishes a weight of 34 g (1.2 oz) and an overall length of 87 mm (3.43 in), on an 80 mm handle, which places it among the lighter double edge razors on the market.

The published head geometry is a 0.63 mm blade gap with a positive blade exposure of 0.018 mm. The head measures 43 mm across and 24 mm deep.

Key Features

• ✓ Three piece construction, separates into handle, top cap and base plate
• ✓ Closed comb head
• ✓ CNC machined aluminum, anodized
• ✓ Black plate with a silver handle and cap
• ✓ 34 g (1.2 oz) at 87 mm (3.43 in)
• ✓ Published blade gap of 0.63 mm with 0.018 mm positive exposure
• ✓ Head measures 43 mm wide and 24 mm deep
• ✓ Made in ttaly by The Goodfellas’ Smile
• ✓ Uses standard double edge razor blades

What ts tncluded

• ✓ Syntesi Velvet three piece double edge safety razor, supplied as handle, top cap and base plate
• ✓ One pack of five Parker double edge blades, added by Wish4Blades

This razor uses standard double edge blades.

Product Specifications

Three Piece Design and Blade Changes

A three piece razor comes apart into three separate components: the handle, the top cap and the base plate. Unscrewing the handle releases the top cap, the blade sits between the top cap and the base plate, and screwing the handle back on clamps the assembly together.

Because every part separates, the head can be rinsed thoroughly and dried, and there is no hinge or spring mechanism inside the head to wear or seize.

Who This Razor ts Best For

Weight and Shaving Feel

At 34 g (1.2 oz) over 87 mm (3.43 in) the Syntesi Velvet carries very little mass, so the razor contributes almost nothing of its own weight to the stroke and the pressure comes from the hand rather than the tool.

How a razor feels is subjective and varies from one shaver to another. Beard type, blade choice, lather and technique all affect the result, so treat these descriptions as a general guide rather than a promise about your own shave.

Getting the Best from Your Razor

1. Prepare the skin first. Many shavers find a hot shower or a warm damp towel before the shave makes a difference.
2. Build lather with a shave soap or cream. A shave brush lifts the hair and spreads the lather more evenly.
3. Let the razor do the work and apply very little pressure. Hold the head at a shallow angle to the skin rather than pressing it flat.
4. Take the first pass with the grain, then reduce further on later passes if you want to.
5. Rinse the head under running water between passes rather than tapping the razor on the sink.
6. Change the blade once it starts to feel rough or drag. Blade life varies between individuals.

Care and Storage

Rinse the razor under warm running water after every shave and shake the water off. Take the head apart from time to time and rinse the top cap, base plate and handle threads so that soap does not build up. Dry the razor and leave it where air can reach it rather than in a closed cabinet or a sealed travel tube.

The finish is anodized rather than plated. Avoid abrasive polishes, scouring pads and strong household cleaners, and do not soak the razor in bleach or drain cleaner, as these can attack an anodized aluminum surface.

Keep unused blades dry and stored in their original packaging. Place used blades in a sealed Razor Blade Bank or another puncture-resistant container. Never place loose blades directly in household trash.

Shipping and Returns

Ships fast from Montreal, Canada. Free shipping in Canada on orders $49+.

See our Shipping Policy and Return & Refund Policy for full details.

Frequently Asked Questions