Eco-Friendly Safety Razor & Stand Set with 10 Double Edge Blades - Premium Metal Razor for Women & Men - Face & Body Shaving - Sustainable Reusable Shaver in Teal - Perfect for Travel, Home Use & Zero-Waste Lifestyle

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!