SHAVING REVOLUTIONLong Handle Double Edge Safety Razor - Butterfly Open Razor 10 Japanese Stainless Steel Double Edge Blades - Close, Clean Shaving Razor Men., Black Long Handle, 12 Piece Set

To add perspective, I am old enough to remember the Gillette pirate asking "How are you fixed for blades?", plus I actually used one of these way back in the Jurassic period before disposable razors were born. So I've been using disposables for a long time now, but they always required going over areas again and again to get a smooth shave, so I decided to try the old double blade style to see how it did.It does take a different grip, it's heavier and shaped much different than the disposables, and it doesn't have a swiveling head like some disposables have, so you have to pay attention to the angle you hold it, but once you get used to it it does a better shave than the disposables ever can.Since, as I stated, I had used one way back when I quickly got used to it, no arteries severed, no serious blood loss, and the shave didn't take as long to finish, those double edge blades are much sharper and cuts cleaner, so it doesn't require going over and over the same areas.Add in the money saved buying something I'm going to throw away after a couple of uses, buying blades is much cheaper.This razor is well made, has a solid feel, and the handle gives a good grip. I can see owning it for a long time, it's built to last.Like I said, I ain't going back!UPDATE:OK, it's official - Nope, ain't gonna go back.I'll admit my first use was more of a self sacrifice than a close shave, it's been a number of years (Do NOT ask!) since I've used one of these, and you do have to be careful - these blades are MUCH sharper than the disposables, so your stroke and placement must be controlled. My nicks were mostly caused by moving my hand in the wrong way, a way I got away with with the disposables, but not with these edges!I've been using it now for over a month, and I no longer nick myself, and the shave is both smoother and faster, I don't have to go over the same areas several times to get all the beard, it is mostly all gone on the first stroke, so it's less irritating to my face since I don't have to do it over and over.I just ordered some Feather blades, they are supposed to be the cream of the crop for blades, I' looking forward to an even smoother/easier shave once they get here.I'll letcha know...

This is an amazing product it's everything that you would expect and more. It does everything every part of your body that you need to do with pure precision and accuracy as it really takes hair off from the root I would recommend it to anyone. For me it's a life changer since I'm on the road a lot and I travel for work and for pleasure I take it anywhere it's easy and the one thing that I have realized that after using it I take out the blade and I clean it and I clean the shaver itself I pad it dry and I allow both pieces to dry on the side and then reuse the same blade and it is like it's brand new again I can't stop telling you how good this product is if I could afford to have a hundred of them and give them away to all my friends I would this is an amazing product durable strong yet I'm very well put together and a shiny coat. Like I said if I can get a hundred of them for friends and family in donations for a woman shelter I would I love them

If you decide it's not for you, you're only out 15 bucks.If you stick with it, you'll probably buy one or more expensive models, but if you're like me, you'll still keep (and use) this one from time to time.What I really like about this model is:1. All metal construction2. Gunmetal color3. Butterfly opening (easier for those of us who wear reading glasses and don't want to mess with small parts when we just got up, and also--they're COOL!!)4. The long handleSure, I love my '69 Gillette Super Adjustable (the epitome of 60's cool-cat style) but with advents in technology, this is lighter, has a longer handle and a shorter head, so it's easier to maneuver under one's nose.Frankly, I think the only mistake the manufacturer made was the logo blah-blah on the head--it gives the razor and aura of 'cheapness' it doesn't really deserve.This is a perfectly serviceable piece of kit with decent blades to give you a start.