Feather All Stainless Steel Double Edge Safety Razor AS-D2 - Weighted Handle for Grip and Precision Shaving - Includes 5 Hi-Stainless Replacement Blades for Men & Barbers - Made in Japan

Update(s) will be at the bottom. This is my first safety razor. I'm a sucker for high quality. I'd rather buy a good thing once. The box is beautiful, the razor is hefty and very well made. I like that it isn't super mechanical, because mechanical parts tend to fail. Thats why I chose this over a butterfly style safety razor. Being my first safety razor I can say: it isnt too aggressive and it isn't hard to find the right angle for shaving*. (*Update here: shaving with a fresh blade everytime makes this less of an issue, but as the blade dulls the angle definitely matters more. Razorburn like crazy and ineffective cutting.) You do have to be mindful of the angle, because it stops cutting if you aren't. Honestly, thats a very forgiving fail-safe and likely one I can use to my advantage. It'll take some practice to get really good, but it's easy to use. I typically dry shave just to edge my facial hair. It does not tug more than my old Gillete fusion 5 blade razor. In fact, it tugs less; particularly on the "soul patch" of my beard. It did feel like there might have been a slight amount of razor burn, however I was not using the feather blades included in the box. I was gifted a cheaper brand. And again, I was dry shaving. I bought the Gillette over 8 years ago, and a refill of blades since then. The blades cost more than the razor and that is by design. They want you locked in so that you spend more money long term. With this style of razor I can buy any brand of replacement blade I want or like for very cheap. The ones I was gifted were $9 for 100 blades. At this price I can afford to change the blades more often and I'm not paying $30 for 6 like the Gillette. The alternative being disposable razors. And while they are cheap and cut well (better than Gillette TBH) I don't like throwing away all that plastic. Per blade and potentially per shave over a lifetime I still think this razor will be cheaper over all. Consider I spent ~180 to get started. With 105 blades that is only $1.72 per blade. Less waste, less money, quality product, good shaves. Worth the price. Short term update: I have started using this to shave my head once a week. I love the shaves and how smooth I feel afterwards. First shave I got razor burn on the back of my neck. Not on following shaves. I have gotten a few small nicks, but none of them even hurt. I tried my old Gillette fusion to see if it was better and immediately gave myself a nasty cut. I'm sold on this safety razor now. Short term update 2: When cutting against the grain: dull blades with improper angle will give you nasty razorburn. Dull blades are a risky situation in general. I am avoiding issues by shaving with the grain using the old blade, then switching it out for a new one to cut against the grain. This gives me a closer shave, less work, and less razor burn. Tips: A good shaving soap or cream is extremely helpful for a comfortable shave. It reduces tugging and cuts cleaner. More frequent shaving reduces jamming of the blade with hair. Moisturizing (with jojoba oil) afterwards sooths any razor burn. Longterm update will follow eventually.

Surprisingly good razor for these money. Yes, it's cheap but made well, what else to expect from Japan. Not that close shave as with R41 or C37 but good enough. Not agressive at all but efficient. Pairs well with Feather blades (try them with R41 and it will be a real torture, your face will be on fire). Feels good but requires more passes, this is might be the only downside. I'm not excited about it but I don't mind to keep it, use it on second day after R41 if needed. Very comparable to R89 but much lighter and you don't have to keep exactly 30 degrees angle. Consistent shave.

I have several DE razors, but this seems to shave the smoothest with the least irritation. I have sensitive skin around the upper chin, and lower neck. This is the first razor I've used where it did not eliminate irritation, but greatly reduced it. Other people have stated you can't feel it shave, only hear it, not true for me. It's less effort to shave but I still feel it shave, perhaps my beard is tougher than most. Usually when I shave at 7am redness on my neck has diminished by 10-11am. With this razor it was far less redness & irritation to begin with, and was gone within 30-45 minutes. For this reason I do highly recommend the razor. It cut very well and I was able to still put a little pressure on the razor against my skin. I prefer the look of my old Edwin Jagger in heavy chrome but Feather performs better. The handle is unlikely to slip in your wet hand as the grip is extremely good. If you're new to DE shaving, just go ahead and get this razor, you'll stand a good chance of getting it anyway, save your money buying other razors and get this. My other razors that this out performs are the Merkur Futur, Edwin Jagger ( EJ is My Second Favorite) Parker super heavy weight butterfly 99R & Parker 92R. The Feather out performs them all. The Parkers allow the sharp edge of the razor to poke out the left & right side of the razor (On the short end of the rectangular head) and it sliced me pretty good, that prompted me to get the Merkur Futur as the blade is fully enclosed, but the head was massive! Aggressiveness in this razor seems to be a subject of debate. I'll put it this way for me. It's very mild on my skin, but the result of using it I can only say it's aggressive on facial hair, the perfect combo for me. Aggressive on hair, mild on skin. Hope this helps. Having used many razors, I can tell you I've landed on my final razor. I do use Feather blades & highly recommend them. I would be careful of them in other razors as they are extremely sharp & angles of blade and gap between the blade & safety bar vary greatly between razors even if they don't really look like they do. If you want to feel how sharp they are, cut a piece of thick paper with your old razor, then the Feather & feel the difference. If you're new to DE shaving, don't give up, you'll cut yourself in the beginning no matter what razor you get, it will take about 3 weeks approx to get to a nick free shave. Try going with the grain and across the grain for a few weeks, later you can go against it if you skin allows it. Get yourself from Walmart, a $2 styptic pencil. Just wet the end and dab it on your nick, you'll get a little sting for two seconds but it stops bleeding there and then with no scab, & no need for tissue paper. Happy Shaving!!!

I was tired of paying $4 a 5-blade cartridge, even though they gave what I thought was a good shave. I looked into safety razors and double-edged blades as an alternative, and decided to give them a try. I settled on the Feather razor, as it was budget priced, and from the reviews, it was not extremely aggressive--meaning that it positions the blade so as to minimize cutting yourself, at the expense of getting the ultimate close shave. I felt that as a new-comer to this old-school method, that this was a prudent trade-off. I turned out to be right. This razor, paired with the super sharp Feather brand blades have given me a closer shave than I have ever experienced, and I have not cut myself seriously even once. I have been very mindful about the possibility of a mishap, but even while using extreme caution, I am able to get a shave that, 12 hours later, feels as close as the best shave I was able to get out of the cartridge system I had been using. I have what I consider a fairly thick, coarse beard, and I don't have a perfect complexion, but by going first with the grain, and then re-applying my shaving cream and making a careful pass against the grain, I have had stellar results. The blades are sharp enough to glide smoothly no matter the direction, and the razor is constructed so that I don't get cut even when trying to get close under nose, or shaving in the cleft of my chin. Initially--for about the first week of every day use--I was getting a little irritation, but that has subsided. I do get a few tiny nicks, but I have had that with every razor I've ever used. I have an alum bar but have found it mostly unnecessary, and possibly more aggravating than the shave. I just rinse with cool water, then apply a little mild witch hazel skin toner, and my face is smooth, soft and comfortable. This is a budget razor, and is mostly plastic, but given that, still seems of above average quality. It is not heavy, but has a good balance, and a long handle to accommodate any grip. I definitely would recommend it to someone starting out with safety-razor shaving. Bottom Line: Low initial cost, safe and easy shaving, and great results.

I drilled through a ton of reviews on this razor from all around the internet. I have ultra sensitive skin from being on the medicine Accutane many many years ago, so I have some huge problems finding great razors that balance shave without destroying my face. I wanted to get this review started by letting everyone know that I did NOT want a razor that was too "mild," and I trusted the brand more than the nay-sayers when I decided to bite the bullet and order one. Now that that's out of the way, let's get right to it! I've tried most Merkur DE razors, and most recently came from a Merkur HD "hefty". I liked the HD, but it lacked quality after the chrome started chipping off (it has lasted me about 2 years, however). When looking for my newest razor, I had a few things I desired- precision, non-chrome plated, great balance and weight, and something that will last until I give it to my son. So I checked out the major "luxury" brands within the DE community, and this razor just begged to be bought. First glance: I read many reviews claiming it is very precise in the machining, but man, this may be one of the most precisely machined things that I've ever seen. The grip is perfect. The way the blade arcs without touching some of the assembly within the head. I am confident that I could take precision measurements of it and it would still present perfection. I am still hesitant around it, as I don't ever want to drop it or scratch the perfection that was put into this thing. So, how does it shave? Like I mentioned earlier, I have crazy sensitive skin, but I demand a great shave. I have read about one hundred reviews that claim this thing is "mild," but I want to say that it is by no means "mild." Just for reference, I only use Feather blades. It would be mild if by mild you mean "how aggressively it scrapes your face." It is perhaps the most aggressive razor I've ever used when it comes to "how aggressively it banishes hair." This razor doesn't give me razor burn at all. When I put on harsh aftershave, I don't feel the burn, yet it gets such a close shave that my face becomes reflective and silicone-smooth to the touch. I've used straight-edges in the past, and this is absolutely on par with a freshly honed and lapped blade. I want to mention, for a second, that I had to give myself about 3-4 days between shaves with the Merkurs that I've owned, because my skin would react terribly if I didn't. I've been using this Feather EVERYDAY.... that's every single day without razor-burn, rashes, ingrowns, and burn-free aftershave applications. So it's gentle on my skin, but destroys hair like a straight-edge (from my experiences). So to recap, you'll read a lot of reviews that say that this thing is "mild," but it is probably the most mild razor I've ever used if you are meaning "mild on the skin," but it's one of the most aggressive razors I've ever tried when it comes to "aggressiveness on hair." I hope this makes sense. The angle of the shave is much different than anything else I've ever tried.... I used a piece of glass and a protractor to determine the angle comparison, and the Feather is most efficient at exactly 43 degrees, while the Merkurs that I own are 30 degrees; this took a bit of adjusting on my part to get the angle right (I'm essentially ignoring a decade of instinct on the angle). The gap of the head isn't as sloppy as other DEs that I've tried, as in if you stray from the 43 degrees, you're going to very quickly diminish your shave. I personally feel that most people that claim it is "too mild" to remove hair are also using the totally wrong angle. This thing is stupid expensive, and I hard a hard time biting the bullet, but if anything ever happens to it I'll instantly buy another without hesitation. This gives me the best shave of my life, but more importantly, it doesn't destroy my face in the process.

A long review but hope its helpful. Was skeptical when i saw the reviews. Studies have shown that perceived quality is increased by price. People will choose and prefer expensive wines and rate them better even if a switch has been made and they are actually drinking the cheaper wine. Also people tend to justify their purchases and rate them better than they are, no one wants to be seen as a fool for spending a lot and will argue that the high price is justified. This razor justifies its price for me, TOTALLY. I am a hemophiliac (if we get cut, we bleed a lot) so safety is important to me. The feather blade used with this is sharp but it seems a perfect match. You are highly unlikely to get cut. I am relatively new to DE shaving. I got a small nick with this razor and the only reason was that I rushed. ANY razor will cut you if you are foolish, this razor is very forgiving unless you throw caution to the wind you will not get cut. I love the fact that I have zero irritation with this razor, I always got razor irritation with other razors despite a good pre-shave routine (shower, lather well). Its a mild razor and you will appreciate that your face isn't itching and dry during the day. This razor will require multiple passes to get a smooth shave. But it does it well, shaving once with the beard grain and once against the grain does the trick for me and the shave is totally smooth with no feeling of stubble. Its really smooth even running fingers against the grain. The quality of this razor is exceptional, premium materials combined with excellent manufacturing processes and stringent quality controls make for a razor you will enjoy for many years. Its not as some have said a work of art, sorry I cant get emotional over a razor. Note I keep thin side burns and goatee so I cant comment on how this razor performs going over the jaw line and chin. I would definitely recommend this to anyone new to DE shaving, my only regret is that I didn't buy this first as it would have saved me a lot of money that was spent on other razors. I will not buy another razor again. About my shaving, I do realise that a good shave needs good prep, good skills and good equipment. I now enjoy my shaving since I moved away from disposables. Shaving is not a hobby for me. If you can afford it I sincerely recommend it. Thanks

Let’s start by acknowledging that this is not intended to be, marketed as (or priced) as a first-class razor. It’s advertised as ‘combining affordability with performance’, and that’s probably about right. If you want twice the razor, get yourself a nice Merkur for about twice the price (search for Merkur Double-Edge Razor right here on Amazon.com; you’ll find several nice ones). That said, if you’re just starting out in Double Edged razor shaving and don’t want to spend a lot, or if you’re looking to take your wet-shaving on the road and just want a lightweight DE razor to toss into your travel shave kit, this razor is worth the money. On the plus side, if you use a good blade (I use Feather blades) this razor will give you a decent shave. A ‘minus‘ to me - and it may not be a negative to everyone - is that this razor holds the blade at a much less aggressive angle than the Merkur razors I use. Look at the pictures of the Merkur razors here on Amazon and you’ll see a pronounced curve to their tops; that curved top closes down on the blade, bending it over to achieve a fairly aggressive cutting angle. That angle seems to give me a closer shave. This Feather razor is flatter at the top, consequently it does not bend the razor blade as much and the cutting angle is not as great. Again, the sharper angle is the one my face prefers; this razor’s angle may feel better to you. (I’ve looked at some of the other reviews since I first wrote this, and indeed other reviewers DO feel that this razor’s angle works better for them. So it really is a matter of personal preference.) The other thing to be aware of is that this is, as advertised, a razor made largely of plastic. That saves weight (again, good for travel), but feels less solid in your hand - because it is. That’s not necessarily bad, it just is what it is. This is a moderately priced DE razor, and it will give you a moderately good shave. I recommend it for those who may not want to spend a lot on their first DE razor, or for experienced DE shavers who may looking for a lighter razor and are willing to give up a little bit of closeness in their shave in return. I use if for that reason, and it’s not a bad tradeoff.

I finally got tired of the expense of the $4+ Fusion cartridges and ordered this Feather DE razor. I wanted to experience DE shaving without dropping a ton of $ on the shaver since, I thought, I might not like the single blade shave. My shaver arrived on time as scheduled, as is usual with Amazon:-) I like the hard plastic case the Feather was shipped in. It will serve as a travel case. The razor's handle is plastic, but it has a nice feel, is textured, and provides good grip when my hands are wet (I shave in the shower). The build of the razor is very good, it in no way feels flimsy, and it secures the blade very securely. All-in-all, the razor is well-built, and the butterfly mechanism works smoothly. Much of the Feather is made of plastic, but it doesn't feel "plasticky". I wondered a bit about how that first shave would go since I had been shaving with disposable cartridges for almost forty years. I made sure to prep my face well, and I used King of Shaves Alphagel since I had used it most recently on my last couple of months of Fusion cartridge shaving. I found the Feather, with it's Feather blade (2 were shipped with the razor), to be easy to use, very effective at removing my heavy beard, and it gave me a great shave without even one nick or cut! I used that same blade for just over two weeks before it began to give me a tinge of irritation (after shaving I wipe the blade with an alcohol-soaked cotton ball to avoid having hard water minerals and shave gel corrode the steel). One month of Fusion cartridges would equal what I paid for this Feather razor and it's two included blades. I just now ordered 50 Feather blades (I'll say, very conservatively, A YEAR's supply of blades), for about what another 4 cartridges (A MONTH OR LESS of shaves) would have cost. The shaves I get with my Feather are as good or better as those with the Fusion. The head of the Feather is much easier to clean and much less likely to clog as were the Fusion's. I'm still regretting not making the switch years ago. The Feather Double Edge Shaving Razor (and it's Feather blades!) get my highest recommendation! Buy one - you, your face, AND your wallet will be happy you did! ********************************* UPDATE 07JUNE2015 - How do I feel about my Feather razor after 14 months? Still feeling the love. The Feather razor itself has performed almost every day for 14 months without any sign of breakage or loosening. My shaving technique is better. I have found an inexpensive, high-tallow shaving soap, Arko, that I really like. I'm quite satisfied with the Feather blades that I have used since converting to wet shaving w/a safety razor. And the damage is less than two bucks per month, even when switching blades every Sunday morning. I wish I had converted years ago. And I give the Feather Double Edge Shaver a very high "Buy" recommendation!

Commande livrée rapidement et réceptionnée en bon état. Conforme à ce que j'avais commandé.

A decent inexpensive razor that provides a close shave. Purchased as an inexpensive travel alternative to my Henson AL13 which is my main razor and is excellent. Wasted money on the King C Gillette razor before buying this. Please don’t make the same mistake as I did. The Feather is decent and worth the money. My only gripe is that there was no case but still worth it

Authentic and as descriped. Tired it today, it gave a very close shave with minimum effort.

I do not write any review but when i tried this razor i fall in love with it its a masterpiece. No nicks and cuts so far.

SUPER MAQUINA FACIL DE UTILIZAR NADA DE ANGULOS, LA HOJA CASI PARALELA AL CUTIS ESTA SERA LA ULTIMA QUE COMPRES