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)

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!

This is a fantastic safety razor for women! I love the long handle, as it gives me more precision, and helps me use the weight of the tool to get the right angle every time. This DE safety razor has a screw top that securely holds the blade in place, so I never have to worry about the blade moving. I can shave every area of my body comfortably, with ease, and without any razor bumps. My husband also loves using this for his face and he loves the longer length of the handle. It works really well with him. I would recommend a sharper blade for the face like a Gillette Silver Blue, Astra Platinum, or Feather blade. I can get away with cheap Sharks for my legs, pits, and bikini area- I just use a new blade when working with sensitive areas. Fantastic beginner's razor, and perfect for women. Highly recommend

I typically avoid shaving my legs when they won't be seen. Not because I'm lazy or hate shaving, but because replacement cartridges are so expensive! I have naturally thick hair - great for my head, not for the rest of my body - and a single full shave will dull a brand new 5-blade cartridge to the point of uselessness. Waxing is financially out of the question right now, and a straight razor is a daunting prospect, so the safety razor it is! I did a lot of research trying to find the best razor in my price range and the best blades for a confident beginner, and I landed on this razor with Astra blades (that is until I feel comfortable enough to use a sharper blade). First off, the crafstmanship is beautiful. It's clearly a well-made product, and I'll update later if it doesn't hold up to the test of time and a humid bathroom, but I doubt that'll be the case. I ordered the long handle, and I'm glad I did, because it still feels a bit short when I'm reaching for my ankles. I would have preferred longer, but I suppose that would have thrown off the weight balance, which was already a little imbalanced for my taste. The handle could be a little lighter, or the head a little heavier, but that might upset the integrity of the design, so I'm happy overall. I was able to compensate for the imbalance with a little light pressure. I will say though, for someone who shaves in the bathtub with wet hands, the grip was severely lacking in... well, grip. The surface of the handle was too smooth to feel immediately confident about holding it without slipping, and I would definitely prefer a textured grip instead, but I thankfully didn't have any real issues keeping hold of it with a blade against my skin. Overall, very comfortable to use. I got a little overconfident after my legs and went for the bikini area with a little too much gusto, which left a few nicks, but after I slowed down, I was able to go full Brazilian my first time with a safety razor! I'll still have to replace the blade after every shave, but the price of individual loose blades is so much more reasonable, and they're so much more convenient to store. Overall very satisfied with my purchase, and I highly recommend for other women looking for an alternative to eco-unfriendly disposable cartridges and the pink tax.

I wasn't so sure about spending so much for a shaver but I am glad I did. I will never go back to a multi blade shaver again. Since I have used this my shaves are so clean and smooth. I don't have to go over and over or shave every day like before. I found some videos on youtube about ladies shaving with a safety razor. You really just let the weight of the razor do the work without adding pressure. It is nice and heavy. You spend more time building your lather for shaving. As long as my hands are wet but not soapy I do not lose my grip. I am quite please with the quality of this razor and feel it was worth the switch. I shave all areas and no issues at all. Of course practice..... I only nicked myself once for being lazy and not using the shaving soap. I was in a hurry and I won't repeat that mistake again. Other than that once you switch I doubt you will go back. It does require a little more prep and takes a little more time. As you get used to it and perfect your style, you really won't take as long.

This is a decent razor at the $30 price point. It has a pretty good head, works well, and gets the job done. The handle is a little bit short for my taste (should have gotten the longer one), and the vertical ridges on the handle really don’t make any sense to me since this makes it much more slippery than had they made them horizontal, but nevertheless this razor appears to have a rather devout following so my opinions of it are obviously going to be in the minority. Judged in a vacuum, with no other competition to compare it to, this is a 4-star razor for me, and a 5-star razor for many others who don’t mind the short and somewhat slippery handle. However, this is NOT the only razor out there, and when compared to what else is available in the <$50 range, this razor falls woefully short of the modern competition. Perhaps a few years ago this might have been a stellar DE razor for $30. Unfortunately for EJ, with the revival of DE shaving there are newer competitors who’ve brought better products to the market in this price range. For one, the Rockwell 6C (albeit more expensive) is a better value with higher manufacturing quality and, most notably, 6 different baseplate settings that you can choose from. I had tried three other razors before the Rockwell (Merkur 34C, Parker 96R, and a WEISHI) and didn’t really get what all the wet shaving fuss was about, but the first time I used a Rockwell 6C was a definitive “a-ha” moment where I finally got it. The second, and even more definitive “a-ha” moment was when I tried my first machine head razor. Wow! No messing with blade alignment, just an easy, perfect shave every time. With a machined head it felt almost impossible to nick myself, yet I got an even closer shave than I had with this EJ, my Merkur, or any other razor I’d tried. The real nail in the coffin for the EJ and Merkur was the fact that I’d only paid $20 for a machined head razor that came with two baseplates, one mild and one aggressive. This $20 machined head masterpiece was the RazoRock 90 SPECIALE. From there I went on to buy a few more machined head razors and haven’t looked back since. So, if you’re really in the market for the best possible DE shaving experience, do yourself a favor, save a few bucks an buy a 90 SPECIALE from RazoRock. Don’t believe me? Well then, go ahead and buy the EJ. It will do the job, and you’ll probably (like most people) be very happy with it, but you won’t really know how awesome DE shaving can truly be until you try a machined head razor. And for less money than an EJ or Merkur, what have you got to lose?

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.

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.

My husband has used safety razors for a few years now and I finally decided to buy my own and stop using his. I liked that this razor had a "feminine" color to it. This razor, however, is super slippery! I shave in the shower with the water off and unless your hands and the razor handle are both very dry, this thing is all over the place. I'm not sure whose idea it was to make a smooth handled razor, I mean...you put a blade in it. My husband's razor's handle is grooved and textured and he shaves in the shower daily without issue (I also never had any issue with his razor). I honesty didn't consider the handle when purchasing this razor and I regret buying it. UPDATE (04/2016): Further proof that this razor is just awful--while turning of the faucet in the tub, the razor slipped out of my hand, falling maybe 6-10" onto the bottom of a fiberglass tub (the cheapie insert kind of tub, nothing like tile or marble) and it broke. Somehow, a hunk of metal managed to be unable to withstand a minor fall onto a fairly soft-ish surface. What a waste of money. Would not recommend.