Van Der Hagen® Men’s Traditional Safety Razor Kit (includes 5 blades) for a close shave in Chrome

not only is this better and more durable than every disposable razor ive ever used, its better than the Merkur 34c in my opinion because the head has a lower profile so i can shave my upper lip easier. I want to like the Merkur more because I paid more for it and it is more sturdy, etc, but this one is my go to handle. You can change blades with this easier and it just feels good. damn, this one is such a good handle for the price. I use it about every other day for several months now. would recommend. the people saying they break it, I dont know what to say. youd have to run it over or stomp on this to break it.

First off, let me start off by saying the best customer service I’ve ever dealt with in any product I’ve ever bought. At first, I must’ve gotten a defective razor handle. I sent one email two days later a brand new razor was at my doorstep after dealing with an amazing customer service agent. Not only did they give me a new razor. They gave me some goodies as well to show their appreciation to me the customer. Getting back to the razor itself. It is solid and bulletproof. Provides the cleanest shave you can get. The blades last a really long time, but when they do wear down and get dull, it takes seconds to change them. I will never go back to a regular razor again. I was also worried about cutting myself, but it has safety precautions put in place that make it very easy to shave unharmed. Comes with a lifetime warranty and that’s how you know it’s a quality product. The company provides a lifetime warranty unless they know their product is the best of the best. If you are on the borderline of ordering it just order it already you will not be let down. Did you buy this handle once and it will last year your entire life. Also makes more manly to use a real razor. Don’t wait order it now thank me later.

I've struggled my entire life with razor burn, ingrown hairs, bumpy skin. I'm the poster boy for bad shaving experiences. I've spent most of my life using Gillette multi-blade razors or some variation on that. My mom alway's insisted that I had skin like my dad's and I should try a safety razor. Finally, after 25 years, I relented. I can't believe it took me so long!So I was fearful I would cut the living crap out of myself with this thing. I did, a little bit. Mostly on my neck where the hair seems to grow in 16 different directions. Eventually though, after about 4-5 shaves, I figured out the exact direction to cut to avoid bleeding all over the place. The razor itself is very simplistic to use. Just have to keep it at the right angle. Slow and steady strokes take a little getting used too. The razor doesn't adjust for your skin like the "commercial" ones do. Still, it only takes 5 minutes to shave. I've noticed a lot less skin irritation after I shave. I have only gotten one ingrown hair versus the 10 I typically get. The blades only seem to be really good for about 2-3 shaves each. They are pretty cheap though. My buddy insists the blades from the dollar store are really great so I will probably give those a shot. The blades that come with this seem good quality. This razor was a lot cheaper on amazon than at my local store. I noticed it helps to have a less thick layer of shaving cream/gel/soap with this razor. Having a lot of cream makes me prone to not know exactly where I'm cutting and I think resulted in a few cuts on my initial shaves.If you are on the fence about trying a safety razor for the first time - go for it. I wish I hadn't waited so long to do so.

This razor has a nice classic look and feels like good quality. It works well, and I like that you can replace the blade instead of using a disposable one. The smoothness will depend on the type of blade you use. Easy to exchange razors. Overall, it’s a decent choice

Bought it as a gift. Received very positive comment about its quality.

This razor worked great at first, it gave me a close, painless shave consistently until the hinge mechanism started to loosen and warp. The mechanical deterioration meant that the razor blade stopped being fixed at a gentle angle, making my shaves painful and full of nicks and razor burn. This razor simply doesn’t last, I noticed how poor my shaves were when using disposable razors while traveling and discovering that they provided me a better shave than what I was getting at home with this. I had thought my bad experience was due to issues with my technique, preparation, or shaving cream, but even after all these were optimized I still was left with razor burn. I wish I had saved my money and in turn the literal bloodshed that this has cost me. Perhaps the build quality of only my specific razor is poor, I hope my experience isn’t representative of the average user.

I’m saving lots of money, have a more durable razor that’s easier to clean, I love it.

Nice weight, but the handle is too short. It makes the razor very difficult to control.