The Vikings Blade DE Razor - Combination of Beauty, Quality, and Affordability

I bought the Vikings Blade along with one of these other expensive razors. I like to have two of such tools to enable me make a good comparison. So much has been said about these expensive DE razors as well as how favorably the Vikings Blade compares well to it. Starting with the package, the Vikings Blade come packaged with an Italian leather material. This makes it look so exotic and expensive.

The blade has got a hefty feel to it with it 85g weight. If you have never used a heavyweight razor in the past, you may not fully understand what I am talking about. The blade is a great combination of beauty, quality, and affordability. I have had to use this razor as a beginner to see if it would leave me with nicks and cuts. So far, it hasn’t cut me, even by accident.

This butterfly razor is a true definition of a twist to open butterfly razor. The blades are exposed with just turning of the bottom of the handle. When this is done, it exposes the blade which allows for easy blade change. Trust me – you can change these blades in less than 10 seconds if you know what you are doing.

Viking Blade Safety Razor Review - Solid, Shaves well, Protective

I started off safety shaving with a dollar-store knock-off of Weishi (and to think Weishi is a knock off of the old Gilette). Pretty good I must say, aside from the occasional nicks. Then I was surfing the edwin jagger and merkur when I chanced upon this product. The micro-comb lines were what pushed me to make the purchase, seeing how I want to enjoy the experience of wet shaving, but am usually half awake during my morning shave (and hence prone to nicking myself when I lose my attention).

When the product came, I immediately appreciated the heft. Feels like a solid tool which you will be using for many years to come. Good stuff. Then came the test. I mounted the blade, placed the razor gently on my cheek, and shaved. I could immediately feel the protectiveness of the blade, which makes the shave 'milder' if you use your usual shaving angle. The trick here is to adjust your angle such that you can feel the shave, yet not feel like the blade is going to cut you anytime. Good BBS shave all the way.

Excited by this product, I thought of giving myself an upgrade with an edwin jagger 89. Ouch. Somehow the safety bar felt like it was cutting into my face, and I kept getting nicked no matter how I adjust my shaving angle. So much for getting an 'upgrade'

So as you may have guessed, I'm now back to this Vikings Blade. Gives me a good BBS shave, everytime.

(as a precautionary note, I must say that YMMV. Different safety razors give different shave even for the same blade. I also bought a blade sampler pack and am happy to settle with Astra blues as my go-to blades.)

highly recommended for shavers.

You can check out the product on Amazon and Julian Vue Website

Vikings blade Review

I switched over to shaving with a DE razor a few years ago and have never looked back. This is the 3rd DE razor I've owned since then (my first was an Edwin Jagger which I loved but lost on a business trip, and my second was some Handlebar brand razor that I haven't been too happy with). I ordered this razor based on the reviews and the product description and it not only came exactly as described but has exceeded my expectations. I even like it better than the Edwin Jagger razor I had.


Other reviewers have pointed out a lot of the advantages of this razor's design and I would second those advantages. I love the ease with which one can replace the blade, as well as the fact that the ends of the blade aren't exposed so you don't have to worry about nicking your nostrils. But most importantly, for reasons I don't fully fathom, it just gives me a great shave, and in less time and with fewer nicks than any other razor I've used. I'm completely sold and already have gifted one to a friend.

In terms of cons, there aren't any. Some people might have different design preferences... The razor seems sturdily constructed and the finish seems to be of good quality, although it may be a tiny bit on the shiny side. The handle isn't solid metal due to the opening/closing mechanism and so it's not a very heavy razor, which is totally fine, but the Edwin Jagger I used to have had a heft to it that some people might like.

Otherwise, the opening/closing mechanism seems a bit more elaborate than the typical razor where you unscrew the head, and it remains to be seen how well it holds up to use over the months and years ahead. I noticed a couple tiny crossbars on the underside of the head that seem to serve to stop the opening mechanism and hold the head in place, and one of them seems like it could possibly slip out at some point. But then again it might never slip out. And even if it does slip out after a few years, given the price, it would be well worth having to buy another. I could lose this or damage it before then, anyhow.

In summary, I love the razor and would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone.

You can buy it on Amazon here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B011L8WJIA
You can buy it on Website too: http://www.julianvue.com