Perfecto's razor marks my first venture into the world of safety razors, and all-in-all, I'm very pleased with its performance. Paired with a Dorco blade, the shaving is easy and comfortable, slicing through hair like a hot knife through butter. Compared with the admittedly lower-quality, multi-bladed razors that I'm accustomed to, the difference is night and day. In fact I loved the experience so much, that it prompted me to buy another safety razor as a gift, though from a different company for the sake of comparing.
So, why the 3-star rating? I debated between 3 and 4 stars, and what it ultimately came down to was price. To be clear, at this razor's historic low price of ~$11, the Perfecto is a fantastic value—easily worthy of 4 or 5 stars. At its average price of ~$20 however, competition is more stiff, with other brands having differences in build quality—however slight—that may give them the edge at that price point.
Pros
• Very close shave, as long as you make a few passes from different angles.
• Comfortable to use and hold
• Minimal irritation
• Solid weight and feel
• Classy looking and finished beautifully
Cons
• Blades don't seem to always line up perfectly, requiring a little finesse when installing.
• The head isn't as long as the blade, meaning the blade itself juts out the side more than I'd like
• The handle is already squeaky when screwing/unscrewing, though it can probably be helped by drying well or applying oil
So really, the negatives are fairly trivial, and by no means ruin what is otherwise a very solid product. It's just that being the simple, singular purpose product it is, the little nitpicky stuff matters more and adds up.
If you can nab Perfecto's razor at the lower end of its price spectrum, you'll be getting a great deal on a razor that does exactly what it sets out to do. At its more standard price range, it's still not a bad buy by any means. Just be sure to explore your options!
So, why the 3-star rating? I debated between 3 and 4 stars, and what it ultimately came down to was price. To be clear, at this razor's historic low price of ~$11, the Perfecto is a fantastic value—easily worthy of 4 or 5 stars. At its average price of ~$20 however, competition is more stiff, with other brands having differences in build quality—however slight—that may give them the edge at that price point.
Pros
• Very close shave, as long as you make a few passes from different angles.
• Comfortable to use and hold
• Minimal irritation
• Solid weight and feel
• Classy looking and finished beautifully
Cons
• Blades don't seem to always line up perfectly, requiring a little finesse when installing.
• The head isn't as long as the blade, meaning the blade itself juts out the side more than I'd like
• The handle is already squeaky when screwing/unscrewing, though it can probably be helped by drying well or applying oil
So really, the negatives are fairly trivial, and by no means ruin what is otherwise a very solid product. It's just that being the simple, singular purpose product it is, the little nitpicky stuff matters more and adds up.
If you can nab Perfecto's razor at the lower end of its price spectrum, you'll be getting a great deal on a razor that does exactly what it sets out to do. At its more standard price range, it's still not a bad buy by any means. Just be sure to explore your options!
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