Butterfly 1-Blade Safety Razor (Silver Color) + 11 Blades & Travel Case with Mirror

All the razors sold by this company feel like top quality that will last for years, And the company could Not possibly offer better service & commitment to making sure their customers are 100% pleased! How could you Possibly go wrong?For Years I shaved with a straight razor until I got to lazy to sharpen it every time I used it. I never really liked the shave I got from cartridge razors nor the price. After receiving a 3 Piece Safety Razor for Christmas that gave a shave very close to my straight edge without the hassle & for a fraction of the cost for blades, I was thrilled to be introduced to Safety Razors (something my Dad & Grandpa had used)! Alas the razor I had been given while giving a nice shave wasn't made very well, so when it needed to be replaced due to the screw wearing out (soft metal).I thought I'd give a Butterfly razor a shot for even more convenience... After reading the high reviews I was at first underwhelmed by the shave I got from this razor & emailed the seller about it, asking what was wrong, & explaining my shaving history. Chuck (the Owner/Partner) was so eager to make sure I was 100% pleased he shipped me a new 3 piece razor before I had a chance to order & try different blades off Amazon (Something others had recommended trying, but I had never needed to do)! After trying both the Butterfly (with different blades --Feathers for those interested in a more aggressive blade) & the 3 piece, here is what I experienced... The Butterfly seems very tame with the stock blades (probably the best bet for those starting out), & with a more aggressive blade cut as good as either 3 piece I have owned with the added convenience of changing blades without dismantling it, & is Very comfortable to use! The 3 piece does give me a Very close & Comfortable shave with the blades that come with it. With the Feather blades, I do get a somewhat closer shave, but also have nicked myself (for the first time in Years), & am somewhat prone to razor burn, It Really is about tailoring the blade to the shaver/razor, & I honestly can't figure out what Razor/Blade combo I will like best once I use them a bit more. I have a Very light beard & still found I needed more aggressive blades (possibly because of years of using a straight razor ?), so Don't think that a light beard Always calls for a less aggressive blade or visa-versa... Order a sample pack off Amazon & find what works best for you!

***MARCH 2020: STILL FIVE STARS! Over 2 years of use and still going strong. My husband came across his former very expensive electric shaver sitting in a drawer the other day (we’re re-doing the bathroom) and since he has never used it again since he got his Big Foot - decided to give away the electric shaver. The re-fills are extremely economical and very safe to dispose of using the inexpensive disposal containers. His shaves are quick, super smooth, and produce no irritation. I will try to remember to come back and post links to the blades and shaving gel he also uses.***Great product. My husband loves it. High quality Double Edge Stainless Steel Razor at a good price. Have had it several mos now & still looks brand new & shiny. Cleans easily with a quick rinse. Blade changes are easy. Handle has non-slip grip. Stainless Steel means no rust & long life expectancy.Good old fashioned safety blade razor gives a better shave, more shaves, & for a better price than modern multi-blade razors.Part of why this is easier to shave with & stays sharper is because there is no struggling to clean all the "gook" stuck between all those blades on a multi-bladed razor. That gook makes it hard to complete a shave (& get a nice clean, close shave) & also contributes to the blade cartridge needing to be replaced sooner if it's not 100% clean & dry after every shave (which they never are!). The Bigfoot cleans up super easy with just a quick rinse under water or if need be open it up to really rinse it out thoroughly.The razor comes with a starter pack of high quality blades. You will instantly recognize the higher quality & sharpness of each of these "single" double edged blades when you compare them to each of the razor edges in a "multi" - bladed razor cartridge. Refill blades are available from many brands. We found Double Edge Swedish SS Blades, 2 X 100 pack for $9.50; here on Amazon. (Remember to look for Double Edge blades - not Single Edge Blades! Those are the kind the Olde Fashioned Barber uses lol.)This is a single blade - but it has a double edge; simply flip it to use the other side before needing to rinse. There can be a very slight learning curve for some people when switching to this type razor. We alleviated this (for me, hubby was fine) by switching to a Clear type of Shaving Gel (also bought on Amazon) which makes it easier to see what & where you're shaving & haven't had another nick since!

I started shaving my head about 2 years ago, and of course I used cartridge razors at first. Then I heard about DE razors and wet shaving, and I had to try it out. I bought some proraso shaving soap, a brush, aftershave, and an alum block. I decided on this razor as sort of an entry level razor to make my way into wet shaving. The price was right and it had pretty good reviews. At first....I cut myself a lot, serious bleeders. One time I nicked my ear and it bled forever. Once I got used to the technique, from watching lots of videos, it became easy and I wondered how I ever cut myself in the first place. It took a lot longer than using cartridge blades obviously, with the prep, doing two passes and a clean up pass, etc. But the whole process was relaxing and meditative and became a nightly routine.So then I decided to graduate to a more expensive, well known option. I did tons of research and I settled on the Edwin Jagger DE89. I was so excited to receive it. I gave the bigfoot razor to my wife for her legs. I used it for several months, and I just wasn't getting as close of a shave. It took another pass, and I had a really hard time getting my head smooth. Some spots I'd go over and over and just couldn't seem to get all the stubble. So a couple weeks ago I switched with my wife, and now she uses the Edwin Jagger and I used this one. Perhaps it is a more aggressive razor, I'm not sure. So today, I tried a merkur 34C, which I hear so much about. It was definitely better than the Edwin Jagger, but the jury is still out when compared with this razor. I'm going to try the merkur for a couple weeks, but I have a feeling that I'll end up with this bigfoot shaves razor again in the end. Thank you Bigfoot Shaves for being my intro into wet shaving!