This is a follow up to a recent thread on Rapira razor blades that are currently being sold on Ebay.
I have for some time been dissatisfied with the shave I have been getting, having spent a fortune on the latest and greatest wobbly head multi blade razors and various type of disposable razor.
After reading some threads on this site I decided I might try Old School Double edge razor shaving.
But did not know where to start.
I recent review of Rapira DE blades caused me to go to ebay where I found a listing for a Rapira DE razor and 5 blades $3.99 = $6 shipping. I thought I'd go for it.
The Razor and blades arrived yesterday from Moscow and I had my first shave last night.
This is my first ever DE razor so my review is subjective.
The razor looks to be good quality, it's a 3 part razor, Handle, Head and Cap. Screwing on the Handle holds it all together.
The Handle is mainly (fare quality) Plastic and metal where it fits to the head.
All other parts are Die cast (Pot mental?) and are quite well made. the blade fits accurately and securely. Overall the razor looks as good as many vintage razors I have seen.
Shaving for the first time the razor has more Heft than I have been used to, but i quickly became accustomed. The blade is incredibly Sharp! I did not cut myself, but one pass takes ALL the whiskers (I estimate that one shave with this buys me 24 hours of shaving with my previous razor)
The head is kind of big, and I will have to become accustomed as to where the cut will start when I use it.
I only used one side of the razor and the blade seems just as sharp as when I started. So I guess it will be good for at least 4 shaves.
Overall I am VERY please with my purchase.
But, as I say, this is my first DE razor experience, so my review is subjective.
I have for some time been dissatisfied with the shave I have been getting, having spent a fortune on the latest and greatest wobbly head multi blade razors and various type of disposable razor.
After reading some threads on this site I decided I might try Old School Double edge razor shaving.
But did not know where to start.
I recent review of Rapira DE blades caused me to go to ebay where I found a listing for a Rapira DE razor and 5 blades $3.99 = $6 shipping. I thought I'd go for it.
The Razor and blades arrived yesterday from Moscow and I had my first shave last night.
This is my first ever DE razor so my review is subjective.
The razor looks to be good quality, it's a 3 part razor, Handle, Head and Cap. Screwing on the Handle holds it all together.
The Handle is mainly (fare quality) Plastic and metal where it fits to the head.
All other parts are Die cast (Pot mental?) and are quite well made. the blade fits accurately and securely. Overall the razor looks as good as many vintage razors I have seen.
Shaving for the first time the razor has more Heft than I have been used to, but i quickly became accustomed. The blade is incredibly Sharp! I did not cut myself, but one pass takes ALL the whiskers (I estimate that one shave with this buys me 24 hours of shaving with my previous razor)
The head is kind of big, and I will have to become accustomed as to where the cut will start when I use it.
I only used one side of the razor and the blade seems just as sharp as when I started. So I guess it will be good for at least 4 shaves.
Overall I am VERY please with my purchase.
But, as I say, this is my first DE razor experience, so my review is subjective.