Double Edge Safety Razor |"Longshanks" Extra Long | Classic Chrome Handle 3 Piece Razor | with New Stand | Sustainable & Durable Shaving| Environmentally Friendly | 4 Men 4 Women | 5 Blades

I've had a full beard since 1986 and so shaving the edges of my beard and cheek areas were the only parts I have needed to worry about. For those I've just used plastic disposable or multi bladed disposable razors which have been okay for what little areas needed addressing. However since COVID-19 I decided to start clean shaving again. I continued with plastic multi blade disposables for a while but they just didn't do a good enough job. Unable to cleanly shave awkward hairs under the nose/nostrils and after couple of shaves they were only fit for the bin. I therefore decided to go back to a double-edge traditional safety razor which is what I used to use prior to growing my beard back in the '80's. After reading a huge number of reviews I narrowed the choice down to the Longshanks - and I have to say that I am not disappointed. The length and feel of the handle is ideal with a nicely knurled grip which prevents any slipping whilst being held in use. Great quality finish all over and the whole body and handle are weighted nicely to give a good balance whilst in use allowing the razor do the work without the need to press the blade on the skin as you have to with plastic disposable and multi blade rubbish. The head size makes reaching those awkward areas easy and allowing a good close shave all over. I use 'Astra' DE blades in mine which seem to work well for me and seem to be a good match for this razor body. I have also just ordered a pack of the sharper 'Feather' brand DE blades which will also fit this razor body just as a comparison. Irrespective of which brand of DE blade used I feel that the actual razor body itself is an all round excellent quality item and one which I can certainly recommend.

I am a convert to shaving with a Double Edge Safety Razor, and I wanted a well balanced, precision razor that was beautifully crafted, and I can safely say this razor met all the criteria. It is a solid razor made in the UK that balances well in the hand which gives the user good control. I have tried other razors with longer stems that are not conducive to a close shave. It is easy to load by unscrewing the handle, removing the head then placing the razor blade in the appropriate spot. One of the secrets to a close shave is ensuring that the blade remains, well, razor sharp. I change my blade every three days or so as I have a tough beard to hack through. Using a DE razor this can be done cheaply, with some blades being as little as £8 for a box of 100. Also, preparation is important. I wash my face, then use the Executive Shaving Company’s, “Water Soluble Pre-Shave Oil”, then lather up with good quality shaving soap before starting to shave. This enables the razor to glide effortlessly over my face, and gives me a “baby bum” smooth shave that lasts the whole day, and often the next day, and free from razor burn. Shaving this way is a very enjoyable experience, but it takes a few shaves to learn a technique that is best for you to prevent razor burn and nicks. This is an easier process with a good razor such as this one.My advice to anyone who is sick of forking out huge sums of money for cassette type razors and their blades is to stop doing so and give a DE Razor a go. I was paying for blades which became dull after three, possibly four shaves, through a club for two years and then topping up with more blades until the next consignment. With regards to razors you cannot buy a better one than this.

My first impression was that the handle, at 10 centimetres, was not as long as I'd expected and I thought this would be a problem as I have quite big hands. However in use it is not a problem at all and it feels quite good in the hand with a nice weight. Fitting blades is easy and the screw mechanism is solid and reliable.I am finding that I cut myself more with it than I had expected but this is probably my getting used to it. I am also using DE blades at the moment so I might switch to Feather to see if that makes a difference.The one thing I don't like is the angle of the cover makes it almost impossible to shave right up to my nose and, in order to shave that area, I have to shave against the growth of my whiskers which is more likely to lead to cuts.I'll persevere for now and update if I find that the situation improves. All in all a good buy, great value for money and looks very nice in my bathroom. Looks and feels like a quality item.

I've been using this razor since the beginning of January 2019 so I've had it a while now but must say that it's the best shave I've had ever! I've been using disposable razors for the last 20 years and absolutely hated shaving because of the trauma of dragging a flimsy blade over my face. I used to find that if I went too long without shaving the disposable razors couldn't cope with the length of stubble so the blades would get clogged and bend and then savage my face. My hairs seem to be thicker around my chin area so I would get a lot of cuts and ingrowing hairs from shaving around that area which has left me with some permanent scars.Since using the Earnest James double edge razor I haven't had any issues with the blades getting clogged even with really long growth. I haven't had any ingrowing hairs or cuts around my chin since I started using it and my skin looks much better. Although I only shave twice a week, I've been using the same blade since January and it still cuts really well which is a bonus as it will be much more econonomical.The product itself is really well made and has a longer handle compared to most others which I really like as it feels comfortable to hold. It took a couple of shaves to get used to it but now I feel completely confident with it and get a really close shave. It just feels so much better to shave with than a flimsy plastic razor.I also like the fact that this razor is ecoligical as there are no plastic parts so I'm not polluting the planet with disposable razors. And it comes with a really nice case too.