5 Blade Pivot Ball with All Chrome Diamond Pattern Long Handle Razor

Bought this 8 months ago. The weight is nice, the feel is great. It was a smart handle I was expecting. However, the screw that holds it all together is made of a material that rusts out. Given that this product is going to get wet every day, this is utterly ridiculous. After 8 months, this product needs to be thrown away. Two stars because it is a nice handle, for a short period. I expected better for $90

Got this razor as a replacement for my old razor which I lost in a hotel. It was a Lexington razor with Gillette blades from the art of shaving - fortunately received as a gift but commanding a $125 premium... Well this razor beats it in all aspects. It is all metal and has a very good heft, which feels great in the hand and does not slip thanks to the hashed pattern on the metal handle. It cleans well with a rinse, and holds my favorite Gillette blades perfectly. I am 5"10 with medium hands; the grip feels secure and I've never cut myself in 2 months of ownership. Best of all is the construction: if you shave in the shower your razor will likely fall to the ground a few times; my old art of shaving razor actually broke with the blade piece that grabs the smooth handle that came off after the shock of falling down - while the art of shaving store replaced the handle for free with their good customer service, this one is very sturdy and will survive a few falls with no problem. In short:Pros:- sturdy construction; will not break after the occasional fall in the shower- nice heft and feels good in the hand with just enough weight and length- good grip on the metal handle with the criss cross pattern; will not slip- perfect fit for my favorite Gillette blades- a fraction of the overpriced Art of Shaving razor handlesCons:- none that I can think of...

I was skeptical after I ordered this handle, both considering the low price and several iffy reviews. However, I received this, and was quite pleased to find that it was a good value for the price. It came with a blade, and provides a comparable shave to my previous AOS handle. The handle is comfortable to hold and easy to use, and is quite stylish for the low price. Other than the thin string which allows the pivoting head to do its thing (which seems the first thing that could go), I personally love everything else about this handle! did not find it too light, as some reviews suggested but, also, definitely is a tad lighter than my AOS. Honestly though, for what I paid for that gorgeous AOS handle, pieces should not have been breaking off after only about a year or so of daily use. That said, I am happy with this purchase, and have considering purchasing another for travel. Time will tell if I see any of the other problems experienced but, so far, I feel like I got a pretty decent, stylish handle for a fraction of what I would have paid, to replace it with an AOS one. That’s my two-cents, anyway…

I don't like the cheap-looking generic razor holders that remind me of the checkout aisle of the grocery store. I don't understand why Gillette and the other companies expect us to feel good about buying their expensive razors while using their cheap ugly handles.If you want an upgrade but don't want to spend Art of Shaving prices, I think this is a good step up.As compared to some other reviews, I didn't find the handle too long or too heavy.The mechanism is a good replica of the original in terms of pivot and motion. I operated them side by side and didn't see a difference. I didn't feel a difference in razor operation in shaving either.I'm a fan of these razor blades. I've tried cheaper ones. Harry's make beautiful razors, but they don't shave as well for me as these. I switched back, but found it hard to leave Harry's much nicer looking and feeling razors behind. If Harry's comes up with a pivot razor head, I will try them again.Until then I've got my "Frank Shaving" (.com) razor handle.It comes nicely boxed as you can see in the photos. The box looks like real leather.Get one before they get sued for patent infringement!

I received it in a cardboard box that had a glued paper seal on each end. Unfortunately, the seal on one end had been cut clear through and the seal on the other end was just flapping around, unattached. The razor was not enclosed in a plastic bag, as one would think such an item would be, and the razor cartridge was already inserted into the razor. The blue strip on the Gilette Fusion blade was dirty with tiny bits of debris. So, an item that is meant for personal use appears to have been unwrapped and possibly used prior to arriving at my house. That's a shame, because the razor, itself, has plenty of heft and appears solid and well made. Unfortunately, I can't accept this from a company that shows little regard for the way their product is packaged and pays no regard to one's health.