Benchmark 2.0

Been a head shaver for many years. Started out using the good ol Mach 3. It is great for starters but those cartridges can really add up. Also the multiple blades would always bump me up if I dared to go against the grain. Then I discovered the leaf razor and its also great for head shaving but instead of using 3 blades I ended up using only one blade. Then this started popping up and I heard so much about it. Single blade and pivots like a cartridge. Took me awhile to pull the trigger because I was afraid of amassing too many razors. I am so glad I purchased this. First shave against the grain and it was amazingly intuitive. Surprisingly shaved my dome faster than my leaf! So happy to finally own a Proof razor. Can’t wait for the next shave.

I normally don’t do reviews or comments on products. The Proof Benchmark 2.0 is the exception. I’ve tried over a half a dozen of the newest and latest brands that use safety razor blades with no success until now. This second generation design provides the smoothest shave with less effort; it is ergonomically simple and comfortable to hold; and changing blades is literally a snap. Love the soft leather case. In my opinion, nothing beats this product.  I never thought I would say that I look forward to shaving, but I do. Nice job Proof!

As a beginner I found the gem blades it came with really aggressive. I put a derby blade in there, just became my favorite razor . Hope they come out with a proof nail clipper .