Merkur Long Handled Safety Razor Review

I am a long time user of a 5 bladed razor system. I occasionally get redness and bumps on my neck and read reviews that a safety razor can help prevent this so I tried this. Let me tell you, after using the 5 blade disposable head system for many years, I just cannot get the safety razor system to work for me. I look like I got in a fight with a cat.

With the 5 blade system I occasionally get a nick here or there but only maybe once a week or less. With the safety razor I have nicks and cuts all over my face and neck. And believe me, I really wanted this to work for me. Safety razors are much cheaper than the 5 blade disposable heads!

I used this razor for about a month until I just couldn't take it any more. I used very light pressure and made sure to keep the blade lightly against my skin but I just could not get a close and nick free shave.

Viking Blade Review - The light to a new era!

I tell a story that had happened not too long ago in the days of old, a wise old lady told me of a blade unlike any other that could provide me with light to live once again. Upon traveling through the great amazon to a temple within the heart of the land of many paths held a being who I was told about. They offered me the blade but with a cost, I had to endure a war on my face for a whole 2 days before obtaining this blade. And so I endure through the battles that held all over until a messenger came to me. He handed a scabbard to me and when I looked back, he was gone. As I pull the blade by it's hilt and out of it's sacred scabbard, a light shines in front of me and on the battlefield. The blade brought itself together and with me as we took control of the endless growing field. Blood drew from the ground and the offspring of the enemy from many generations fall to the blade and I. In the end only rain falls on the field as the fallen warriors' bodies are washed away. I looked back at the blade and knew I can put all of my trust into it!


I really like this razor from the ones I used before. The reusable blades are easy and cheap to come by unlike spending about $20 for 5 heads when I can go to a nearby Family Dollar and by 5 blades for $1. It's also very easy to clean with water flowing right through it, it caught almost-all of the bits of hair that was in it. I'm glad that my grandma told me about it and I saw it here on amazon so I knew it would get to me soon and I can finally shave my face! Better then using 5 razors and a electric one to remove what is on my face.

You can check out the product on Amazon and Julian Vue Website

Braun Series 7 790cc-4 Electric Foil - Review

I bought the 790cc in March 2010. From the beginning (I have a rather heavy beard that grows in different directions), getting anything resembling a close shave in less than 15 minutes was impossible. Still, I decided to stick with the mediocre shaves, the earth-shattering noise both of the shave and the cleaning process, because I was fed up with blood all over my shirt collars resulting from the inevitable daily cuts that accompanied my super-duper Gillette blades. By September, the foils (supposed to last 18 months) had so badly degraded that after 10 minutes, I still had a full beard. So I purchased a new foil and cutter cassette. Slightly better results for about a week. Then, the five o'clock shadow became worse...and worse, and finally, the morning shave entailed an excruciating ripping of the hair from my beard. 

By late November, I was finally determined that this was not going to work, and I went back to the drawing board. For whatever reason, the Panasonic was not on my radar screen in March. This time, I expanded the search and the ES-LA93-K wet/dry came up. I read a half-dozen reviews, several from former Braun 7-series owners, and went ahead and bought the Panasonic. It arrived December 3rd. I have had two shaves, one dry with Williams Lectric Shave, and one in the shower with pre-shave oil and shave gel. Both shaves exceeded in closeness, comfort and neatness anything I have ever experienced, ever, anytime--in a record setting 4 minutes dry and 5 minutes wet. It is more comfortable to hold, quieter, utterly pain free, and is everything I expected and much, much more. 

The cleaning system is easy to use, and much quieter. I had used Braun shavers in the past, with similar results. The 7-series received rave reviews, and I decided to give it a shot. I am done with German engineering for good, after getting rid of a disaster of a BMW for an Infiniti and now the Braun 7-series in favor of the Panasonic. While the Braun may work for you if your beard is lighter and has a predictable and consistent growth pattern, I would recommend the Panasonic simply because it works better under the most difficult conditions, and would likely give you lucky light bearded folks a two-minute shave, dry or wet. I had grown to dread shaving--the past two days have been terrific. It is six hours now since I shaved, and no hint of shadow. With the Braun, it would be there in less than three hours. By night, if I was going out, I needed to shave again. 

VIKINGS BLADE Double Edge Safety Razor - Great for ingrown hair sufferers!

I'm always a bit skeptical when I see a product with all 5 stars. After using the Vikings double-edge safety razor I can understand why. Product arrived on time and was delivered in unique packaging and protective case. It feels very well built and study in the hand with a good weight to it.

I am new to shaving with a safety razor although I had shaved with a straight razor in the past. I will tell you that it is all about angles.

I wanted a safety razor because my skin (particularly my lower neck) was getting out of hand with ingrown hairs. This (I researched) is found from two things: irritation and bacteria. Both of those are common when using multi-blade disposables.

I've only shaved now for a couple of days with the Viking and my skin is already less red and irritated. Make sure you watch some YouTube videos online about technique. Also don't stop with a great razor, you have to go all in. Good brush, cream, and aftershave.

My only negative is that the included 5 blades feel a little cheap. However, I have no prior experience with safety razors as I said so it might just be experience here and trying different blades.

It's a great product and if you have ingrown hairs like me, this seems to be a very good solution. Only other recommendation would be if instead of a hard carry case this product came with a stand as I think that is more useful to help it dry properly. They are pretty inexpensive either way and so I purchased one off amazon as well.

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Smart Home Razor - Not the greatest

This razor is alot different then the razors i normally use. This razor works just as good as a 5 blade razor or any other razor you may use it took me awhile to figure out how it works. there is no instructions on how to put a blade in but after a little messing around i figured it out and got it together my facial hair was pretty long and it actually shaved me pretty good but i think this razor would work alot better to use it every few days and not let your hair get to long but it suprisngly didnt pull as bad as my other razors with my hair being long so that was nice. i expect shaving with this razor to get easier over time as i get comfortable with it since it is a different set up then i am use to but i think it works pretty good with how little i know about this type of razor. The razor should include instruction on how to replace blades though would make it so much quicker but its not the end of the world.

Note i did say this does not pull as bad as other and that holds true but it also does not get as close of a shave and some areas on my face it cuts me easily and i dont know how to prevent that so i will be sticking with my 5 blade razor. Not worth 25 bucks for this item. or atleast it did not work for me and it may work better for others but this is just my honest opinion so take it what its worth hope i was able to give a helpful review.

update: shaving does not get better over time doesnt shave any better and i seem to cut my self works on my neck. This razor does not get as close of a shave i went back to my normal shaver and it does better and less cuts from it. i wanted to like this item but i am less impressed with it then i was at the start. Also putting new blades in is weird and hard to get it to sit perfect

i received this at a discount for my honest review

Vikings Blade Safety Razor vs Edwin Jagger Kelvin Double Edged Safety Razor

The Edwin Jagger Kelvin is a household name for many and is considered one of the top brands out there. Today it would have to compete with the Vikings Blade by Julian Vue. Just to keep to the basics, we'll compare with general desirable specs of any double edge.

This Edwin Jagger comes with a handle of length 2.95". This would not be a problem if you do not have large hands. Since I have large hands, the Vikings Blade which comes with a length of 3.75" would be a better choice for me.

Both the Edwin Jagger Kelvin and the Vikings Blade have chrome plated finishes. They are both attractive and appear manly, if you are much into appearances.

Both products come with an additional 5 blades to help give a perfect shaving experience. If you're a beginner, you can use any of these two products and shouldn't have a problem with them. The Edwin Jagger Kelvin has closed combed razor for a great shaving experience while the Vikings Blade comes with a micro-comb to prevent accidental cuts.

When it comes to price, the Edwin Jagger Kelvin is slightly more expensive than the Vikings Blade. If you are a frequent shaver, you may need to settle for the Vikings Blade to save up some cash.

They both have fantastic performance and give excellent shaving results, leaving you with a smooth, clean shave.

The Edwin Jagger Kelvin may be an old household name but the Vikings Bladeby Julian Vue compares favorably with it. The Vikings Blade beats the Edwin Jagger Kelvin in terms of price. Knowing you can get a double edge razor that competes with any in the world in terms of performance, is a good deal. Even more so, it is easy to maintain and cost effective.

Viking blade by Julian Vue

Usually I wouldn't do this because I just don't feel comfortable doing a review on products. No, I'm not shy or anything; especially when the option of posting anonymously is still available. Anyways so I got a birthday gift about 4 months ago from my girlfriend. Among other really awesome cool gifts (we don't need to talk about them), she got me one of this Vikings Blade safety razor by Julian Vue. I'd have to admit that I was a bit perplexed. I didn't know if it was her way of saying I usually have bad shaves or I'm just too hairy for my own self. Honestly that was the first time I was knowing the Viking blade by Julian Vue. In the past, I've tried several brands but always seemed to have one problem or the other.

So it's been 4 months now and I'm yet to get a reason to buy a new shaving stick. The first thing I noticed when I held it was how compact it is. It has a length of 3.75" and a weight of 85g. It is remarkably hefty and allows for easy use and maneuvering. I may not know much about what quality of materials is all about but I can say this product is strong and durable. The products butterfly head allows for a quick 5 second blade change. This is no joke! Changing blades is as easy and effortless as anything you can imagine. I know I can be clumsy at times but I've never cut myself with this blade. I believe this is what the microcomb system was designed to prevent. About a month ago I curious to know how expensive this product was and was totally blown away! Something this affordable actually exists and I've just been wasting money on other disappointing brands. 

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 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B011L8WJIA
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 www.julianvue.com

The viking blade safety razor review

I'm not sure how to go about this review without getting into a discussion about wet shaving in general, so I'll do my best here to keep it product specific.
I held off quite awhile before posting this review because this was my first safety razor and experience with traditional shaving. I didn't want to give it a rating until I was sure I knew what I was doing, and not blaming the razor for any lack of skill/practice on my part.

The Viking's Blade definitely does the job, however, it's not always consistent. I've tried it with several different blades, etc. and have had good results for the most part, but it doesn't seem to hold the blades perfectly straight. I have to spend a minute or two each time I'm installing a new blade to make sure to position it just right before tightening the butterfly mechanism, else I get an uneven shave or more-than-usual nicks. Even when the blade is sitting right, I have to make several passes and reapply more cream before it gets it all (I'm talking 5, 6, sometimes more). Now, before writing that, I made sure it wasn't the blades I was using or my technique. I've tried several brands of blades and I've been using a few different razors with moderate success, so I can safely say that this is an issue with the razor itself. It may have something to do with the guard/comb part of the head, and it may work better for others with different types of facial hair, but it's consistently not giving me a close shave without multiple attempts.

I will say that, having tried a few other brand razors in the meantime, this one does do a pretty good job with not cutting you. I have two other reputable brand razors that are much more prone to nicks. From what I gather, this has to do with the spacing between the blade and the guard. If that is indeed the case, then the Viking's blade has good spacing.

The razor itself is of very high-quality construction and definitely has some weight to it. It's very comfortable to hold and it's easy to clean.

All in all, I would say the Vikings Blade was a good choice to learn the ins and outs of traditional shaving, and I would definitely recommend it to other beginners - but I don't think my shave quest ends here.

Buy it:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B011L8WJIA

OR

http://www.julianvue.com