Van Der Hagen Safety Razor Kit 110MM, Gun Metal

I prefer the longer handle for better control. Great razor, great price.

I have been shaving with cartridge razors for 24 years. I tried electric briefly, hated them, then went back to wasting my money on cartridge blades. I stretched the heck out of my last DSC cartridge pack, because I just refused to buy more, decided to finally buckle and go get another pack as I kept losing parts on my last one, and discovered that they had changed their handles in my long absence.... Well, it was my sign.Tried this out as my "intro to something else" blade, and I'm already thrilled at the result.I used to just shave with water right out of the shower, so shaving does take a bit more time and effort, but I happened to have a brush and bowl my nephew and nieces got me as a gift a while back.The things I've learned so far:People aren't kidding when they say short, light strokes. Nor are they when they say you NEED to use cream, soap, butter, oil, or gel. Water alone means you will suffer the fires of a million fallen hairs screaming in revenge later that morning.Also, going against the grain is the only way I've cut myself so far, so don't do that. Or do, if you like the Freddy Krueger look.Otherwise, it's been smooth shaving.Those expensive 6+ blade monstrosities with the gimmicks like car brands, vibrators, heated heads, gel strips, and whatever else they think up to make it more expensive don't get you any better shaved than a $0.20 blade does.Oh, and the handle? I was expecting plastic for the price, something temporary. This has heft and a real feel of quality. Time will tell, but I'm extremely pleased as of yet.

This was my 1st DE type razor_I recommend this Razor to Beginners or Pro's_ I've never nicked my face once with this razor, but i think that's mostly patience_ If your a begginer this is the only Razor you will ever need_ I have about 21 DE Razors now, but all i mostly use is THIS razor_ I'm about to sell about 10 of the othersIt's easy to get a tight line where clean shaven skin borders a beard or Goh-Ti_ The roller mechanism to open the blade compartment is very smooth_ The weight is balanced_ It looks like a Gem_ The finish is thick & soft, with a masculine toneI used all of the blades that came with the razor (made in Soligern, Germany), and they were just great for me as a Newbie (I have Non-Sensitive skin with No Coarse Hair)_Then I decided to sample some other blades_ I'm working on a pack of Shark™ blades now_ They say they're not for beginners but they work for me_ Feather™ is my other Favorite bladesI am spoiled already by the 'Butterfly' Type DE Razor (which is what this Razor is), but my other favorite Razor is the Van Der Hagen Adjustable DE Razor_Overall this Van Der Hagen Butterfly 110 is an heirloom quality razorSplash some Proraso After Shave on your face (& head, if bald) for a skin bracing finish .....Some Excellent After Shaves:• Proraso™ Green• Canoe™• Gillette™ Cool Blue• The Blades Grimm™• Pinaud Clubman™ Bay RumIf you have sensitive skin - or if it's winter and you want a really good Buffer between your skin & the weather, i Highly Recommend Proraso™ White Balm_ it's kinda thick and their 'White' line of products is soothing to the skin, so for me it's a winter After Shave Balm_ Some products say 'Balm' but they aren't really balmy_ The Proraso™ White Balm IS Balmy_ Top of the line stuffHappy shaving ! ....and don't forget to sing !~ FIN ~

It works well to hold your razor . But it rusted inside and then the rotating part in bottom stops working fine .

I originally got the shorter handled version from the company, but found my hands were cramping a bit. I tried this out and while it takes some getting used to to get the angle right for shaving since the longer handle feels different, it was much more comfortable to hold.

The media could not be loaded. I just received this razor and haven't shaved with it yet. I was trying to figure out how to put a blade in and was extremely excited to learn that it's a mechanical opening when you twist the end of the handle. It's so satisfying!

i love the long handle it has compared to many, as well as its easy to use, the blades it comes with are decent but would get better ones if you want a sharper blade but over all a good package for someone that wants to try it out and not spend a lot of money.

Razor was a first step into wet shaving. Poorly constructed from cheap materials. Razor was rendered useless after dropping it to the floor, which resulted in a bent safety bar. Would NOT recommend, even for another beginner. Look at King C Gillette or Rockwell for an inexpensive yet quality razor.