Safety Razor for Women + 5 Swedish Steel Blades. Quick Release Head, Double Edge. Smooth, Reusable, Recyclable (Model: Eva)

I hate shaving! Who doesn't? I mean, it's a daily chore that, frankly I could do without! I find it interesting that companies who try to make money on that grind, like to refer to it as an "art". Like "let's go back to the nostalgic art of wet shaving!" What a crock! Just give me a razor so I can get this crap off my face! Recently when the manufacture of the razor I'd been using for years stopped making my twin-blade cartridges in favor of a 3 or 7-blade (seriously?) replacement that cost more than twice as much, I started shopping around and came across the rebirth of these old safety razors -- they're just like the ones I remember my dad using in the 70's! I watched several YouTube videos and read plenty of reviews before I finally decided to try them out. I bought this Viking razor because it was cheap, it's supposed to be intended for newbies like me, and it had good reviews. I paired it with a sleeve of 100 Falcon blades, a Viking shaving brush and a generic shaving bowl. The next morning I used them. First of all, should probably point out that I shave in the shower as the last part of my shower routine -- been doing it for years. It's just so much more convenient that way - my face is already wet, my beard has already been softening in the steam the whole time, and it saves the extra time and messy hassle of having to do it over the sink. I have a steam-proof mirror that suctions to the wall of the shower that has a little razor holder on the bottom which makes it crazy convenient. My first time shaving with this new razor took a LONG time! I was super careful to keep the angle of the head right (30-45 degrees) and gingerly took lots of small, short strokes. When I was done, I thought it was one of the closest shaves I'd ever had - but at what cost? It easily took more than twice as long to get the job done (does this mean I'm I destined to become a shaving artist, then?). But without a single cut or scrape, the next time I shaved I went a little faster, then a little faster after that, so that by the time I was on my 5-6th shave, I was back to my normal time. Change in anything takes a time to get used to - especially when you interrupt a routine you could normally do in your sleep, like shaving! I've now used the razor more than a dozen times and I'm only on my second blade that cost all of eleven cents, yet has provided me with wonderfully close shaves! I'm completely sold and not going back, sorry Gillette. As for the brush and bowl - well, they went back to Amazon. They just weren't for someone who had no time or was unwilling to make the chore of shaving an art. The badger brush (apparently if you're going to shave like an artist, your brush must be crafted from actual badger hair) was scratchy and the whole swirling thing in the bowl incessantly just seemed unnecessary and frankly, it took too long. When I shave, I use Noxema because shaving creams and soaps really dry out my skin, so at the risk of offending wet shaving aficionados who have nothing better to do than to dream about tomorrow morning's stare in the mirror, I just grab a little clump of Noxema, lather it up directly on my face with my HANDS (scandalously barbaric, I know) then get down to business. Bottom line: For me, this razor coupled with Falcon blades provides A VERY close shave in the same amount of time as it takes with an expensive multi-blade cartridge, but at a FRACTION of the cost.

I love this razor. I’m not new to using safety razors but this is the first one I’ve bought by this brand. As a woman, it’s important to me to find a good razor and I wanted a plastic-free option. I love that using this razor is cheaper than using a traditional one, and the refills are cheaper too. I’m very happy with my shave after using this product and would recommend to anyone. I seriously can’t say enough good things about this product. No ingrown hairs and my skin is so smooth. My only complaint is I wish the handle was a little longer but this wasn’t an issue.

This is a review for VIKINGS BLADE The Chieftain JR Double Edge Safety Razor, Meteorite Gray, and no other. I've seen reviews pop up in places they don't belong and then I'm thinking the product got a great review when all along I was reading about a similar product but not THE product. This is also a 2 parter. One about the razor and this: What prompts someone to review a razor poorly for the reason on having to change the blades after a single use? Unless that person is shaving tree stumps from the skin a good blade should survive at least 5 and sometimes up to 10 shaves. I currently get 7 before replacing. I shave every 3 to 4 days, medium beard. So, if you are new to, or thinking of joining the Double Edge shaving arena, don't listen to those reviews that say the savings is eaten up by the constant change of blade requirement. It just isn't true, in my and others opinion. Now for my review of VIKINGS BLADE The Chieftain JR Double Edge Safety Razor, Meteorite Gray. I rarely give 5 star reviews and also think there is nothing perfect in this world. There will always be something that isn't pleasing to the eye, taste, or smell, or you can't bear to hear it. I USED A USED BLADE (3 shaves on the odometer) from a Gillette DE razor of many years. VIKINGS BLADE The Chieftain JR Double Edge Safety Razor, Meteorite Gray is built with quality, nice looking, and gives a very good shave. Technically speaking I have no technical expertise, so my judgement is on the quality of the shave. Using a prewash on the old wrinkled face, and pre-shave oil, and tube type shave cream, I actually can say this is the best shave I have gotten in quite a while when compared to the Gillette I mentioned. I like the extra length of the handle and the weight is phenominal (and I believe plays an important role in the shaving quality). So I'm not a newbie using the DE safety razor, years of experience. Medium beard on an aged face, 3 to 4 days growth using pre-wash, shave oil, and tube type shave cream (I don't have names of the products because depending on the price at the time of purchase they will vary). If any of this helps great. If you think I'm an old bag of wind, great, and you are correct. But at least I shave.

Honestly I did have some razors before this, all cartridge ones. I had a set of about 5 of them I bought last year and barely ever shaved anything more than my face. They ran out a few weeks ago and I went to walmart to pick up some replacement heads and boom 40 bucks? Seriously 40 bucks for a tiny piece of plastic and metal? What gives? I then kept looking up ones I could reuse and stuff, found out old razors in the 50s were this type. I was like maybe I should get one of these. My folks said "they'll make you cut yourself" I am like whatevs. So I weighed my options and decided to give this a try. Honestly first try I did not cut myself a SINGLE TIME, when with cartridges I always do. Good one. I ordered a sampler pack of about 100 razors of varying brands to go with this for CHEAP only like 11 bucks. Rather than 40 bucks of the bloody cartridges. I was able to shave myself easily. I decided, oh considering this razor's blades are so cheap I could shave other parts of my body just to test it, So I did, frankly does a better job than cartridges, jams less with hair, and I cut myself less. I also like the heft and aesthetic better, I'm pretty sure this is brass rather than stainless steel but it does do the job just as well and brass is a step above pot metal. I wanted quality and to give this a go, I MIGHT get another one of this brand but not sure what one. I give this Razor a 5 out of 5 cause honestly cartridges feel like crap compared to this and a ripoff. Why pay MORE for something that should cost LITTLE! In the long run this is gonna cost a LOT LESS than those cheap disposable ones. I highly recommend this!

Got this to replace the cheaper safety razor I had. Well worth the money. With the old one I had to be really careful about how I installed the blade and about shaving anywhere even a little tricky or I'd be bleeding everywhere. With this it's super easy to install the blade in just the right position and I've yet to nick myself

Good razor, I bought it to make the switch from a 5 blade razor, it was fairly easy to use in my opinion and it didn’t irritate my skin at all, no razor bumps or nicks so far so I would recommend it for anyone!

It's refreshing to see a company lay out the sourcing of their products' materials and components plainly on the package as pictured. It's by no means comprehensive, but MUCH better than most. Also, the product arrived without any unnecessary plastic packaging! Contributing to the company's claim of being eco-friendly. And while the package is not made from recycled paper, it is recyclable. As for the quality of the razor, I feel it's a good weight with good balance and study construction. I hope to get a long life out of this razor, as it shaves me good. It is an absolutely fantastic value! EDIT 08/2022: About 3 years ago (and just about a year or so after I had started using this razor) I had started getting chopped up horribly when shaving! I knew something had gone wrong and so examined it closely and noticed the wings had gone out of alignment so the blade was exposed in a way it shouldn't be. This led to some pretty gnarly cuts. So I contacted Viking, and asked what kind of warranty they had on the item. Sympathetic to my situation, they offered to send me a new razor overnight and at no cost! Who does that!? Customer service like no other! I thought I should wait a while and make sure that this problem wasn't a defect in the line or anything before updating my review, and I'm back, three years later and some 1,000 wet shaves with the replacement and it has been rock solid! Whenever people ask me about shaving I mention my Viking. Great price! Great longevity! Great customer service! I couldn't be happier.

4 shaves in, with a medium sharp blade and few nicks (my fault with the help of the razor) Pros Mild razor 1 to 2 blade gap (aggressiveness). No movement of blade when in use. The overall construction is good, low tolerances. Feels solid in your hands. Not hard to find the cutting angle. The price is good for testing Wet Shaving to see if it's for you. Cons Something is moving inside the handle. Small metal on metal sound, not only my unit I've heard the same from other reviewers. The razor is light for a DE. The weight of a DE Safety Razor should do all the word of cutting the hair on your face or body. When a razor is light you tend to apply too much force to the blade during the shave. And that is when you nick yourself. But the biggest issue I have with this razor is finish and knurling on the handle. It looks great, but is ultimately useless. When I am shaving with this razor, It feels like it's about to slip out of my hand or at the least shift in my grip and that's with dry hands. That's not good for a "Razor Sharp" tool I am using on my skin. The issue gets worse when your hands are wet, and code red wet and soapy. It's called a "wet shave", so your hands are usually wet if you're doing it right. If you shave your face, head, body, and/or legs in the shower or bathtub, do not use the razor! Final Thoughts The light weight of the razor can be compensated for by technique and practice. But the slippery handle and grip I feel is a design flaw. I am sure it kept the manufacturing cost down, therefore the final price is low for the customer. I would not buy this razor again. Therefore I cannot recommend it to others.