Butterfly Safety Razor Kit for Men + 5 Platinum Double Edge Razor Blades + Leather Blade Guard + Polishing Towel - Great Great Gifts for Men

The first thing I have to say about this product is wow. I purchase the Safety Razor set for about $30, which is 70% lower than what is listed at the original price. The set consists of a chrome plated razor, a leather "pouch" of sorts, the razors, and a cloth.Let's start with the razor: It is chrome plated, and it's noticeable when you first look at the finish. It's not bad, but there is a certain lustre that stainless steel has. In my opinion, one is not superior to the other, it's just different. The razor handle unscrews which separates the head into two pieces which need to be sandwiched around the blade. This is not a butterfly opening razor, so if you're looking for that in this razor, it's not it. One must be careful replacing the razor head on the handle as the risk of cutting oneself is present; also, I have heard tightening the head too much will cause the razor to crack or shatter. The handle seems to be of plastic, but there are no seam lines like in cheap moulded plastic, so I'm happy with that. Also, there are etchings on the razor which add a nice touch of style.The leather pouch is more of a blade guard than anything else. It slips over the head of the razor and keeps it clean, dry, and eliminates risk of cutting oneself when handling the razor. I tend not to use it as slipping the razor into it requires you to either hold the blade guard open with your fingers or working the razor in, and I tend to be a bit nervous around extremely sharp metal, regardless of precautions. It's a very nice and potentially useful thing to have though, especially if you're travelling with your razor as it can keep it from cutting other things in your bag.The razors I recieved were Baili "Super" stainless steel blades, numbering 5 which came in a custom Shaveology bag. The suggestion made to me was to use each side of the razor once (meaning one blade gets 2 uses) then discard it, but I find they can withstand multiple uses before wearing out. Unless you have thick facial hair, these should last 2-3 weeks or more.The cloth was of the sort to which dust readily clings, meaning that you can use it not only for polishing and drying the safety razor, but for cleaning your glasses, or in fact any glass which must remain dust free. It is black with the Shaveology logo and phrase on one side, the other being plain. I have used it for many other things besides razor care.The whole set came in very nice packaging, including promotional pamphlets with discount vouchers and a handy shaving guide for those not used to shaving with this type of razor. As for the shave, it was immediately intuitive. You can instantly tell if you have the angle right or not, and the shave was close and easy. I've used disposable razors, straight razors, and as of now safety razors and I can say I've never had a shave so effortless, clean (as far as residue and hairs sticking to the face) and confident then with this razor. I can make several passes on the same spots and not worry at all about nicking myself like with disposables, and the shave is much faster then with straight razors. The only downside, one which accompanys not just this product, but all safety razors, is edging facial hair is a delicate and imprecise task, for which I prefer a straight razor. For shaving large swaths of skin this type has no rival, and for this price this product has the greatest value unless you are looking for an exact style or product. Even without the usual accouterments such as a stand, a badger hair brush, or shaving cream (all of which enhance the shaving experience) this is still definitively the complete shaving set for any man with facial hair. I highly recommend it.

I've only used this razor twice so far, as I only received it a few days ago. First, I've been shaving with a safety razor for over a year now, but I've been using a cheapo brand I found at Target. I've gone through two of those razors already, so I decided to invest in a better quality razor. This razor fits the bill so far. It appears to be very sturdy and well built, and it has excellent balance and nice weight to it. It's very easy to install the blades, and it doesn't get gunked up with shave cream and hair stubble (it rinses off very easily). I'll have to post another review on it's durability after I've used it for a while, but for the 2 times I've used it, I don't think there will be much issue with that.Anyone questioning whether or not to use a safety razor should try this to start. I have extremely sensitive skin, dry, and mild eczema, and I wouldn't shave any other way. With a disposable razor, I could never get a real close shave, and I was left with terrible razor burn. With the safety razor, it shaves so close that I can get away with shaving every other day, and no razor burn! Actually, with this razor I'd venture to say that it's the closest and most comfortable shave I've ever had. The key is also to use quality shave products; I use a pre-shave oil, shaving cream applied with a badger brush, and a quality after-shave balm, and I shave in the shower. Use quality products, learn the techniques, and slow down a bit, and you'll love shaving with a safety razor. And I'd recommend this one.I also have to review the delivery of the razor. I don't know if it was Amazon, or the Shaveology company, but the delivery was impeccable! I ordered the razor and was told the expected delivery date was 12/23/15 (just about 1 week from my order date). On 12/21/15, I received an email notice saying that the order had shipped. Then the very next day, I had an email informing me that my order would be delayed for unspecified reasons, and no expected delivery date. To my surprise, a UPS delivery truck showed up at my house at 9:20pm and delivered my razor - a day early! Despite the late evening delivery, I was thrilled. Great job Either Shaveology or Amazon, or both!