Edwin Jagger DES89LBLAMZ Classic Long Handled Double Edge Manual Eco-Friendly and Reusable Safety Razor for Men and Women for Shaving cream or Soap Fits All DE Razor Blades (Lined)

I‘m new to using a DE razor for shaving. I found this razor after searching online for a quality razor and decided to purchase it because it was recommended. It is everything that it was advertised to be. Stylish, quality materials, very functional, and easy to use. It will surely last me a lifetime and has made my entry into shaving with a double edged blade a rewarding experience.

Shaves well and is a nice weight in your hands. Never cut myself with it. The handle is a little short but not too bad. Sometimes hair can get stuck inside so you have to unscrew it but also not a big deal. Otherwise, no complaints!

First impressions. This razor is beautiful and very shiny. It's my first safety razor purchase, so I don't have anything to compare it to, but I'm excited to switch over to it from the disposable razors. There is a video at the end of these reviews, which was very helpful. You have to take the top off the razor to insert the blade and initially I couldn't figure it out. Hint: You twist the body of the razor and it disconnects where the head meets the body.This product comes with a pack of 5 Derby blades. I've never used individual blades before, but was surprised to see how flimsy they were. They are made out of stainless steel and I guess I expected them to be a little more firm. I plan to use these for awhile and see if I get used to them.I'm giving this razor a 4 out of 5 because they are marketed for women, but the instructions inside the box are catered toward men. As a women, instructions and tips on how to shave my face were not helpful, but overall it seems like it was worth the purchase and I'm excited to keep experimenting with it.

I have a shorty now for travel and this one. Lavender wasn’t specifically my plan, but the price happened to be way lower for a short time, so I bought it for everything but looks. I may be in danger of losing it to my wife, but otherwise unconcerned. The shave I get with these is unparalleled. I use Derby Premium blades (black, not green), but you may need to try a few to find your perfect match beteeen your face and a blade. The 3-pc design makes this sturdy and basically machine-perfect (compared to mechanized versions that can misalign if dropped). This however may not suit people w/ very poor vision or difficulty w/ manual dexterity required to manipulate the threaded assembly required at each blade change.All that in mind, absolutely smoothest shave I’ve ever had, and pretty much the cheapest too…as an added bonus, the least razor burn to boot. Buy w/ confidence and spend only a few dollars more. I’m basically certain you’ll have good results.

Very nice! I previously had been using a vintage Lady Gilette from the 60s. I really liked that one, because it's cute and vintage and I like vintage things. I also like the history that it was the first razor ever made for and marketed to women. However, as much as I tried to mess around with different blades, it was a uncomfortable shave and I always got little nicks around my inside shins. I wasn't willing to mess around with expensive soaps and shave brushes and all that.After struggling with that one long enough, my fiance bought me this one for my birthday and it shaves SO much nicer! It just glides! I have to do so little work. It's also cute :). As much as I think it's cool that I use a typically "manly" razor, I also want it to show my feminine style.Two drawbacks: the shaft is so smooth that it does get slippery. I have to be extra careful, which I probably should be anyway. Also, I am still not sure how I feel about the screw-open top to get the blade in and out. The Lady Gilette had a twist-to-open feature, so there were no separateable parts. That made it more difficult to clean, but easier to open if I needed to flip the blade in the shower. With this one, I'm standing there in the shower trying to hold two separate pieces plus a blade. I guess I could just try not to do that in the shower, but it's just breaking habits!Overall, I love it and it's a great experience!