King C. Gillette Men’s Double Edge Safety Razor with Gillette’s Best Platinum Coated Double Edge Blades and Classic Inspired Chrome Plated Handle

I returned to double edge razors after a very long stint with cartridge, disposables and electric razors. Never thought the bumps on my face were due to these so called modern razors and ingrown hair. Had read about KCG DE razor being introduced in the US, UK etc. and wished to get one when it popped up on Amazon.ae or any hypermarket in UAE. Got one a couple of weeks back from Amazon but missed the lower price and discounted sale earlier. It was in my "Shopping List" but never had an inkling of the steep price rise that happened or I'd have bought it when price was lower. Anyways could not resist the itch and I bought it at the higher price. that's the only regret I have. The razor comes in a simple cardboard box. I expected a travel case like the Feather or Gillette Heritage. Feather Popular TTO razor that costs only AED 30 comes with a decent plastic case. Feather ASD2 Stainless Steel razor that I have is a different league with a luxury case. Would like to reduce half star for the lack of case but no provision for it on Amazon review system. KCG came with a tuck of KCG blades made in Russia. The handle is made in China as per the writing on the box. Nothing about the head and base plate. Possibly are from Germany as there was a paper inside the head with German text. KCG is laser etched on the head. Nice touch. The razor is a 3 piece type and heavy at 102gm. Handle is 97mm long and 11.5mm diameter. The overall length of razor is 105.5mm . The handle is smooth except has blunt knurls at near the top end of it extending to the middle. The bottom portion is smooth and rounded end. But I did not find it difficult at all to hold nor that slippery while shaving. The length and girth seemed right for me. The heft too is good enough. The chrome finish is bright and shiny. Started liking heavy and long handle razors when I got my first 3 piece Pearl SS01 and KCG topped it with it's heft. Don't feel like going back to lighter razors like my Merkur 34C or Feather Popular. My first shave with KCG razor and KCG blade was a bit painful. The result was a BB smooth shave though. Possibly because I was using the 32gm Feather Popular earlier and it was in my memory and I lightly pressed the razor on my face while shaving with the heavy KCG. I should have left the weight of razor to do the work than press it against my face. The next two shaves were better. Now the 4th shave with same blade and no irritation, nick or cut. Just a BBS shave.. Very slight stinging when I ran the alum block over my face after the shave but it died down soon. No sting when I put the aftershave. I have a medium beard so I might end up with 6 shaves with this blade and razor combo. YMMV. A keeper and going to be my go to razor along with with Feather ASD2..

This razor has been on my watchlist for a while and it's great to see it now available in UAE at a reasonable price! The razor pays homage to the founder of Gillette - King C Gillette - who was also the inventor of the modern safety razor. It is a nice, well-built safety razor with a slightly longer handle than my daily Merkur 34C which has a short handle. I am enjoying having the two different razors in my daily rotation. Comes in a nice cardboard box with the company branding and a pack of 5 blades inside. Recommended for both seasoned safety razor enthusiasts and people new to the world of safety razors.

From the box to the product, everything is very premium quality. The unboxing experience is also very nice. It feels rich just from holding it and the blade is razor sharp, unlike other blades. An amazing product. But the price in my opinion is a bit much.

After trying almost all brands razor, I found perfect one for my daily shave… I like the premium quality and the grip. Amazing shaving result with no cut… don’t look at the prize you won’t regret it after buying as it does the job well than any other razor highly recommended….

I have been shaving for 25 years with some kind of Gillette product and never used a safety razor ever. I just received this today and It is amazing. I don't see myself ever buying a cartridge-based saving set ever again. The fact that I can now buy 100 blades for less than $20 makes each blade cost less than 20 cents! And it's just objectively better.

Good product 👌

Ok

High quality feel, comes with its own razors, and it comes with shaving cream. Do recommend.

I know it’s expensive for this kind of razor, but it’s a life long investments. It’s built to last, it feel heavy and amazing in your hand. Definitely one of the best purchases I’ve made, I love it. Best way of shaving too just be careful.

Took me maybe 10 shaves to eventually learn how to use it fully, I switched from Gillette Labs razor to this one and it’s very good and high quality. Never cut my face but can be iffy on blackheads, just watch them and you’ll be fine. Also cuts on the angle, not the pressure, lightly drag it across the skin. Highly recommend for quality and price.

I have been using it for over a year now, and it has been an absolutely amazing experience. Recommend using Astra blades with this for a clean shave.

Över förväntan till det priset. Fastnar en hel hårstrån i den, men är bara skruva upp lite lätt utan att lossa och skölja igenom emellanåt. Bladen var bra, men köpt andra billigare när de blev slöa. Använder den till skallen samt runt skägget

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