Jagen David ® L5 - Elegant Extra Long Double Edge Razor Safety Razor Fits All Double Edge Razor Blades unique Christmas gift for him - 11.5cm (Gold)

I bought this product to assist my journey of becoming more environmentally friendly. This product is well made, does not rust and is easy to use.Changing the blades is easy (I don't think this one came with blades) and just requires the top to be unscrewed from the handle. The blades slot in easily and seem to auto-align themselves when you screw the top part back on.The handle is heavy, which improves control when using this razor. I used this a bit gingerly the first time and did not cut myself which boosted my confidence in using a safety razor.I purchased a separate pack of safety razor blades for about £4 for 100. I've had this razor for about 6 months and have used maybe 3 blades (I shave arms and legs every other day) so this is definitely an eco and money-saving product.All in all, this is an excellent product which I would buy again but won't need to as I reckon this will last a lifetime.

As a woman who has spent most of my adult life depending on disposable razors it was high time I switch to something less wasteful. This razor has been perfect, the weight of it actually rests very nicely in the hand and makes it easy to have at the right angle. It takes a little more patience than the lubricated razors, but is well worth it both financially and environmentally and was much less painful to adjust to than I anticipated. It is a pretty rose gold color, and has not discolored or shown any sign of ageing after using for the past year. Wish I had switched earlier!

In trying to steer my family down the "zero waste" Route. I say zero in the loosest sense of the word, that being; I'm following the movement to lessen mine and my families environmental footprint, by expelling as much limited use and disposable plastics as possible (it's a start).I saw a Jagen David razor being promoted by a few promoters of the zero waste lifestyle and thought it would be a good idea to buy one and a pack of Astra blades (£10 ish for 100 blades ) for the Husband. After he finished laughing at me saying his dad used to use razors like these in the 50's and 60's, he gave it a go (having his usual disposables in stock as back up).His first thoughts were that the razor head was too bulky and found it difficult to use near the nose around the upper lip, but he managed really well with it and it seems to shave as close as his disposables. He's had it a week or so now and he's gotten used to it. I bought him a badger hair brush to use but he won't use that so just uses soap and water. He's not changed the blade in his razor yet but a week on a razor is generally good going in our household as he hates a blunt blade. So far I'm impressed and he is getting used to the change. He hasn't complained so I'm presuming he's become a fan. When my electric shaver breaks, I'll consider using one myself.

This razor is very easy to use it gives a better result than disposable razors I use it on legs, bikini line and arm pits and not a cut yet ! The razor is a lovely slightly heavy weight that feels great quality. For the ladies it is a lovely rose gold colour which makes it look great in the bathroom :) the blades are easy to get hold of and has lead me to plastic free shaving - cleaner seas :) happier turtles :)

Its good quality design, however, the handle has no grip, very smooth, easy to drop in the shower. I returned & purchased an alternative design with better grip.

I found this just perfect, and a very pleasant surprise at ease of use. Wish I had moved to do it years ago. Like many others, fed up of spending fortunes on harmful plastic, but put off due to horror stories. My partner when it arrived said 'please don't bleed out in bath' haha but only one tiny knick on bony part. And I wasn't obsessively careful. Feels good and weighty in hand. Easy to get blades in. Easy to clean. Lovely colour and price. What not to love. Seriously, do it and you'll be laughing too. #myethicalchallenge

OK, so this review is given on my first impressions of this double-edged safety razor having used it once. Having used disposable razors for donkey's years and gone through several "brands", I am annoyed at paying out every couple of weeks for replacement blades/cartridges. I am also trying to lead a more eco-friendly existence so I thought I'd give this shaving a go.The L5 is an elegant design and a lovely weight, having never used a safety razor before, I was a little dubious about it and the possibility of slicing my face and neck to bits but this just works. I use it with Arko shaving soap and the Astra blades, the shave is close and smooth, the soap is refreshing and I am happy with the results and the fact that essentially this is completely recyclable.

Arrived on time. Get a great shave at a great price. It's going back to old school shaving. Feels good to hold and so far the blades I use fit perfectly , get about 4 shaves per blabe, hence the cost.