Jungle Culture Safety Razor & Stand with 10 Double Edge Blades • Single Blade Metal Razors for Women & Men for Body & Face • Eco Friendly & Reusable Shaver • Lilac

Color: rose pinkFirst Impressions:Firstly, the storage baggie it comes with is a coarse, jute-thick plastic, so this is not a plastic free set. However, the razor itself is exactly as advertised; all metal painted pastel pink. It's quite cute and very sturdy (it's heavy!). This ensures you don't need to use pressure to shave. The weight does all the heavy lifting for you.The handle was shorter than I expected. I guess it seems that way relative to the large size of the razorhead-- so different from disposeables. That will take some getting used to, but I'm someone who loves making big changes to be more eco-friendly.Blades:I purchased a set of Astra blades to use with this safety razor. It's such a relief knowing I won't have to buy razors anymore, and all I have to do is switch out the blades which can be recycled (or even buried/composted). I got 15 for like $3 and change, so I won't need to even buy blades for years with how sparingly I actually use razors.HONEST REVIEW after 1st Use:Installing the blade was easy, just make sure the pieces are stacked correctly and you're good to go. There's no up or down with Astra blades. Just sandwich it between the 2 head components.Before applying Eos Shea Better pomegranate and raspberry shaving cream to my underarms I exfoliated them with my usual soapy sapo (sapo is an african shower mesh-- the best shower cloth/sponge/loofah replacement you could ever dream of). I showered in warm water and wet the blade.These blades are SHARP and the razor is HEAVY, so you have to be very careful. The handle has almost NO GRIP so half of your energy and effort will go to making sure the razor doesn't slip out of your grasp. This is a major flaw, but i didn't drop the razor so I guess that's inconsequential at this point.DO NOT over-shave the area. Go over it maybe TWICE and each time make sure you run the razor under some warm water and reapply your cream. Then go over it again until the skin is smooth.I made the mistake of overshaving and boy did it burn when i washed off at the end! To soothe the skin, just rub on some coconut oil and it fixes up immediately. My pits have definitely been through worse--- they now feel perfectly fine. Coconut oil really is amazing.The results---AN AMAZINGLY close shave! My armpits are so smooth it's hard to believe. 1 because it's just one single blade in the razor, and 2, I didn't think I'd have any skin left intact-- it's a wonder I didn't butcher my poor pits into cold cuts tonight.Overall I am very very pleased with this purchase and feel confident that I'll get better at using this razor over time. After use, I took it apart to let the pieces dry on my dresser.Pros:Eco friendlyCuteEasy to assembleClose shaveCons:Slippery/no gripHeavyLearning curveStorage bag is plasticUpdate:This is truly a wonderful razor. My review went from 3/5 stars to 5/5 stars. After multiple uses, I got the hang of holding, using and caring for this razor. It has become a big part of my self care routine. The more you use it the more gentle the blades become and the less worried you will be about dropping it. Make sure you clean your blade and disassemble the razor after each use. Let everything dry before reassembling for the next shave.I used the razor on my pubic area (the mons only) for some ladyscaping and the results are fantastic.TMI ahead!;I was able to sculpt a delicate strip with precision. My skin has not been smooth like this since pre-pandemic days when I would get waxed! When shaving this area just be sure to exfoliate well beforehand, use a good cream, don't use any pressure. Always reapply cream before passing over the skin. Rinse out the razor after each pass for a truly close shave.The surrounding areas (inner thigh and belly) were easy. I recommend shaving these delicate parts after using the blade at least 4 times prior-- I find that the Astra blades are so good that they're too good when they're new!

This is my first safety razor and I don't see myself getting a new razor unless this one gets broken/worn out. With how well-built it is, I don't see that happening for many, many years.The handle is grippy without being uncomfortable to hold. I don't feel any slip in my grip, which is impressive given that I typically shave with oil!I prefer to shave while seated at my makeup vanity so I don't have to deal with shower acrobatics. Makes for a more enjoyable and safer shaving experience.Cleaning is slightly more laborious than with a cartridge razor, but it takes maybe 60 seconds and I can actually get every crevice CLEAN, unlike with cartridge razors.A new Venus with 6 refills is $20, and 6 refills on their own is $20. This was $23, came with 10 blades, and a 100 pack of quality replacement blades is about $7. I tend to get about 2 shaves out of 1 blade:- Session One: 1 side of the blade per leg. Disassemble, clean, and flip the blade over when re-assembling.- Session Two: 1 side of the blade per leg. Disassemble, dispose the old blade, clean, insert new blade, reassemble.The learning curve of switching from Venus, which I used for about 25 years, to a safety razor was real- NGL my legs looked like a crime scene the first time I used this! But by my 3rd shave I fully adjusted my angle and pressure and I felt like an old pro again.Smoothest shaves I've ever had, cheapest shaves I've ever had, and no plastic going tinto landfills. I simply will not go back to plastic-filled razors and refills ever again.

Very sturdy and I only got one small nick the first time I used it. The only thing is that the handle is very slippery and short so if I needed a quick shave, I just went back to my old razors. This gives a very smooth shave and no razor bumps under my arms when I normally get them with a 5-blade razor. I would probably get one of those pencil grippers or wrap something around it to make it easier to use.

Like many others, I’m trying to decrease my plastic use and trying to find more sustainable options. Now I will admit that switching from a disposable razor to a safety razor was a bit daunting. I was sure I was going to mutilate myself. And while the first time I used it I did have a couple of nicks, it was not the massacre I thought it would be. I was pleasantly surprised at how close of a shave I got and at how there was no irritation. Now the razor comes with a small box of blades, but I bought a larger box and a blade disposal box for recycling. As long as I take care of the razor and dry it after use, this should last me the rest of my lifetime. All I’ll need every so often is a new recycling bin. So not only am I using something that is better for the planet, I’m saving a ton of money too!!