VIKINGS BLADE Safety Razor for Women + 5 Swedish Steel Blades. Quick Release Head, Double Edge. Smooth, Reusable, Recyclable (Model: Eva)

I hate shaving! Who doesn't? I mean, it's a daily chore that, frankly I could do without! I find it interesting that companies who try to make money on that grind, like to refer to it as an "art". Like "let's go back to the nostalgic art of wet shaving!" What a crock! Just give me a razor so I can get this crap off my face! Recently when the manufacture of the razor I'd been using for years stopped making my twin-blade cartridges in favor of a 3 or 7-blade (seriously?) replacement that cost more than twice as much, I started shopping around and came across the rebirth of these old safety razors -- they're just like the ones I remember my dad using in the 70's! I watched several YouTube videos and read plenty of reviews before I finally decided to try them out. I bought this Viking razor because it was cheap, it's supposed to be intended for newbies like me, and it had good reviews. I paired it with a sleeve of 100 Falcon blades, a Viking shaving brush and a generic shaving bowl. The next morning I used them. First of all, should probably point out that I shave in the shower as the last part of my shower routine -- been doing it for years. It's just so much more convenient that way - my face is already wet, my beard has already been softening in the steam the whole time, and it saves the extra time and messy hassle of having to do it over the sink. I have a steam-proof mirror that suctions to the wall of the shower that has a little razor holder on the bottom which makes it crazy convenient. My first time shaving with this new razor took a LONG time! I was super careful to keep the angle of the head right (30-45 degrees) and gingerly took lots of small, short strokes. When I was done, I thought it was one of the closest shaves I'd ever had - but at what cost? It easily took more than twice as long to get the job done (does this mean I'm I destined to become a shaving artist, then?). But without a single cut or scrape, the next time I shaved I went a little faster, then a little faster after that, so that by the time I was on my 5-6th shave, I was back to my normal time. Change in anything takes a time to get used to - especially when you interrupt a routine you could normally do in your sleep, like shaving! I've now used the razor more than a dozen times and I'm only on my second blade that cost all of eleven cents, yet has provided me with wonderfully close shaves! I'm completely sold and not going back, sorry Gillette. As for the brush and bowl - well, they went back to Amazon. They just weren't for someone who had no time or was unwilling to make the chore of shaving an art. The badger brush (apparently if you're going to shave like an artist, your brush must be crafted from actual badger hair) was scratchy and the whole swirling thing in the bowl incessantly just seemed unnecessary and frankly, it took too long. When I shave, I use Noxema because shaving creams and soaps really dry out my skin, so at the risk of offending wet shaving aficionados who have nothing better to do than to dream about tomorrow morning's stare in the mirror, I just grab a little clump of Noxema, lather it up directly on my face with my HANDS (scandalously barbaric, I know) then get down to business. Bottom line: For me, this razor coupled with Falcon blades provides A VERY close shave in the same amount of time as it takes with an expensive multi-blade cartridge, but at a FRACTION of the cost.

I love this razor. I’m not new to using safety razors but this is the first one I’ve bought by this brand. As a woman, it’s important to me to find a good razor and I wanted a plastic-free option. I love that using this razor is cheaper than using a traditional one, and the refills are cheaper too. I’m very happy with my shave after using this product and would recommend to anyone. I seriously can’t say enough good things about this product. No ingrown hairs and my skin is so smooth. My only complaint is I wish the handle was a little longer but this wasn’t an issue.

This is a review for VIKINGS BLADE The Chieftain JR Double Edge Safety Razor, Meteorite Gray, and no other. I've seen reviews pop up in places they don't belong and then I'm thinking the product got a great review when all along I was reading about a similar product but not THE product. This is also a 2 parter. One about the razor and this: What prompts someone to review a razor poorly for the reason on having to change the blades after a single use? Unless that person is shaving tree stumps from the skin a good blade should survive at least 5 and sometimes up to 10 shaves. I currently get 7 before replacing. I shave every 3 to 4 days, medium beard. So, if you are new to, or thinking of joining the Double Edge shaving arena, don't listen to those reviews that say the savings is eaten up by the constant change of blade requirement. It just isn't true, in my and others opinion. Now for my review of VIKINGS BLADE The Chieftain JR Double Edge Safety Razor, Meteorite Gray. I rarely give 5 star reviews and also think there is nothing perfect in this world. There will always be something that isn't pleasing to the eye, taste, or smell, or you can't bear to hear it. I USED A USED BLADE (3 shaves on the odometer) from a Gillette DE razor of many years. VIKINGS BLADE The Chieftain JR Double Edge Safety Razor, Meteorite Gray is built with quality, nice looking, and gives a very good shave. Technically speaking I have no technical expertise, so my judgement is on the quality of the shave. Using a prewash on the old wrinkled face, and pre-shave oil, and tube type shave cream, I actually can say this is the best shave I have gotten in quite a while when compared to the Gillette I mentioned. I like the extra length of the handle and the weight is phenominal (and I believe plays an important role in the shaving quality). So I'm not a newbie using the DE safety razor, years of experience. Medium beard on an aged face, 3 to 4 days growth using pre-wash, shave oil, and tube type shave cream (I don't have names of the products because depending on the price at the time of purchase they will vary). If any of this helps great. If you think I'm an old bag of wind, great, and you are correct. But at least I shave.

Used a safety razor for the first time in my life! Had always used a popular 5 blade brand for over 25 years... was surprised how smooth the shave was with this little beauty of a razor!!! I was apprehensive about cutting myself whilst shaving, but this razor was perfectly balanced and performed really well. I doubt i will ever use another multiblade razor on a regular basis again as the shaving experience with this product (in combination with a gillete double edged blade) was better and delivered a closer shave then my experiences with a multiblade razor. Highly recommend this razor for anyone wanting to start 'wet shaving' (and save a small fortune in blades!). A great product... cant wait to try out other viking blade products now!

My 1st DE razor and have enjoyed shaving with it.

Tenia mis dudas de comprar el rastrillo, la principal razón es que no conocía mucho de la marca Vikings, lo único que sus productos son hechos en Australia. La verdad resulto una grata sorpresa ya que el producto es de excelente calidad y diseño elegante, muy bonito. Tiene un equilibrio justo en el peso y no es nada difícil de maniobrar al rasurar. Tengo ya mas de un mes usándolo y estoy contento con los resultados obtenidos. Mi anterior rastrillo era de la marca Gillette pero ya lo jubile, fueron muchos años de servicio. Si recomendaría el adquirir este rastillo, considero que su precio es accesible y su construcción es bastante solida, se mira que va durar muchos años.

This is my first manual razor and boy I love it I currently shifted to manual one and was scared thought I might cut my skit or will have bruises all over my face but this thing was smooth and easy to use, also first time user you can use 1 blade for 3-4 shaves and wash the blade separately from the body and dry it thoroughly after use as the blade could rust if left wet for long time. Use 30 degree angle.

Very happy with this purchase.