Double Edge Safety Razor for Men + 5 Swedish Steel Blades + Luxury Case. Classic 3-Piece. Reusable, Eco-Friendly (The Godfather)

This review is going to be a combined review, so you will see the same thing on 5 products. I use them in combination and feel they are connected. This review is for: Vikings Blade, Godfather Shaveology Shaving Cream Shaveology After Shave Shaveology Pre-Shave oil Feather, double Platinum blades I have been using an electric shaver for almost 9 years now. I got tired of the expensive blades for disposables and fast and easy was good for me at the time. I had 3 different shavers over the years. The last one, I have had about 6 years. They changed the blades on them 2 or 3 years ago. I dint ind the change but it always felt like I could feel the blades scraping my skin each time. It also did not get very close of a shave. I had been thinking of changing to wet shaving for a long period of time. Well its time for a new cartridge ~100.00, so nows the time to switch. I made the switch using a mail order service. After 4 shaves I hated it. The products were ok and were very citrus and refreshing but I did not like the razor itself and it was just not “there” So I ordered the Godfather blade by Viking. This thing is AMAZING! I love the weight to it, I feel like I’m holding something substantial and feel more confident its not going to slide out of my hands and slice my throat open. I also switched to Feather Blades. I figured if I want close and precise might as well go all in. I must confess, when I put on the feather blade, I had prepped towels for the presumes carnage, but there was none. The blades and this viking blade system, just floated over my skin and I could barely feel it doing anything, but it was! So I have very happy with the blades and the razor. The Shaveology products are very nice. I LOVE the scent. Its very guy scented, almost cologne smelling and it just has such a great clean feeling without smelling too young and too old. (so hard to explain) but its great. The pre-shave oil is nice and thick and puts on a good layer. Letting it soak on for about 2-3 minutes while you prep the shave cream and your brush makes it better. The shave cream was weird for me as its a more dry cream and the last one I used was a little more wet. I did not use my bowl and instead put a little bit on the brush directly and applied it. It took about 15 seconds but started turning into such a creamy almost yogurt like consistency. It felt really nice!!! Shaving was very pleasant, as I mentioned above, its just super smooth and feels nice. The post shave balm is where its at though. I can’t say enough about this. The smell, the feel, and the feel on my face afterwards. I am still a noob at wet shaving this way so irritation is still present as I am getting the technique down pat. This soothes the face very well and leaves you refreshed. Overall I love all of these products and would recommend any of them to anyone.

I just received this new product today with FREE SAME DAY SHIPPING (Amazon amazes me) and can't say enough about the quality, fit, and finish. I did hours of research before purchasing my first DE razor, and although this is a newer item, I liked what I read on Amazon, as well as the marketing strategies and customer support shown by the company both spoken about in said reviews, and shown to me as soon as I placed my order. Take this review with a grain of salt, as I said this is my very first DE razor, but this thing feels like it should cost twice as much as it does, and compared to other ones that I was looking at for the same price point or even more, I love the modern yet classic look and feel of The Godfather. The chrome is beautifully done, the handle is the perfect length (I have large hands) and the weight and balance is just perfect. The engraving on the top is also top notch. If you're on the fence, BUY IT. Blame me if you don't like it, but as for me, I'm sold on Vikings Blade products. I even ordered the brush VIKINGS BLADE Luxury Badger Brush, Heavy Swedish Alloy Base + Obsidian Acrylic, 100% Pure Raw Manliness to go along with it, as well as Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Cream Bowl, 5.3-Ounce and a stand SimplyBeautiful Deluxe Razor and Brush Stand, Chrome . NOTE: This review is based solely on first thoughts and appearance. I haven't shaved with it yet, as I'm still waiting on a few items to complete my wet shave kit, but I will update this review later with my thoughts on my first shave, as well as after I become more experienced. As for the product itself, it looks and feels very high dollar. Based on my research and how other DE razors appealed to me, for this price, it simply can't be beaten. Can't wait to see what Vikings Blade will come up with in the future. Well done, folks. ONE WEEK UPDATE: Still absolutely loving the razor. First shave went well, only one or two very minor nicks. I have had issues with some razor burn on my neck, and my jaw line is very "chizzled" so it is difficult for me to get a close shave without cutting myself. I don't think that this is the razor itself, rather my technique. I took a day off just to give my neck and nicks a chance to heal and we'll see how it goes next time. I have been changing the blades that come with it every 4 shaves, but cannot wait to try my ASTRA blades to see if there is any difference. Rating still stands at 5 stars, as I am fairly certain the issues I am having are 100% my fault, and frankly, I just love the friggin razor. Looks great, feels great, and it was an excellent value for what you pay. Can't really say much about the blades that come with it until I try the others.

This is a very slippery handle when wet. The metal itself is very smooth and polished. But it also tapers down at the end contributing to the problem. A slippery handle can result in: [1] less control, [2] falling out of your hands and breaking when it hits the floor. I had a razor break this way. [3] falling and injuring your foot of the blade lands just right. Yes this happened to me years ago. 😢. Also the shave was on the aggressive side. By that I mean there was more razor burn. I use the same blade as on my other DE razors, so it's not an issue of the blade but the engineering and juxtaposition of the blade. This can be a good thing because it gives you a close shave. The razor burn goes away but the redness stays a bit. It's very economical which I factored in my review. If this was a $40 razor I would give it a 3 stargazing rather than 4. I don't regret buying it. I like the closeness of the shave. The quality of construction appears good but that's something that time will tell.

tl:dr This is an excellent quality product that can shave you at least as well as any name-brand disposable cartridge. Save money and buy this. Longer version: I've been using Dorco for many years as they were reasonable quality, for the price. Recently, the product quality has decreased and the price increased, so I decided it was time to move on. At first safety razors were a bit scary. Everyone uses expensive disposable cartridges and you can't even find DE razors in the shaving section of CVS, so that must mean something, right? I did some research and after a while decided to give this razor a chance, and I am glad I did. Right out of the box it makes quite an impression. This is not just a razor, it is a well made serious tool. It has heft and looks distinguished. No doubt it will serve me for many, many years and still look cool. You know how those Gillette or (in my case) Dorco handles eventually get worn and filthy, so that the cartridge no longer holds securely and it just looks nasty? That can't happen here. This thing is sturdy, three piece, all metal construction. It looks and feels nice, like that luxury razor I always wanted. If there weren't a sharp blade involved, I'd say it's idiot proof. As for performance, to my surprise one blade really does work just as well as four, or six, or more. There is a different technique involved, but I figured it out pretty quick. My first shave resulted in a few little nicks, nothing atypical, and a few rough patches. But, after my second shave I looked and felt just as good as if I'd shaved with my old disposable. Another point is with a safety razor, the cream used seems to matter. I was using the cheapest Walmart off label stuff, not wise with this tool. I bought a tube of better, but by no means expensive, cream and the results were vastly improved. I'm glad I took the plunge as I can now enjoy many years of excellent shaves for dirt cheap prices. I can't fathom how the big names convinced us all to buy their inferior overpriced garbage for so long.

" I am still relatively new the safety razor shaving process. However in the time I have been involved with the process, I have had 3 razors. I recently was gifted one of your Godfather Razors, and let me tell you I will never stray from the Viking Blade product line. I work at a Fire Department, and learned about the benefits of wet shaving from a bunch of older firefighters who have been doing it for years. I ordered another brand beginner set, and while it was much better than my old mach 3 shave with conventional shaving cream, I didn't know what I was missing. My wife purchased the Viking Godfather Blade, and after the first shave I could immediately tell the difference. The weight in my hand, along with the contour made the process comfortable. The razor head slid across my face, never tugging, or nicking my skin. It was a shave unlike one I have ever had before. The ease with which the razor went across my face was amazing, and as soon as I finished, I told my wife, this is my razor. Meaning this would be the one I would keep for a long time. I wanted to drop you all a line to say thank you for the quality, craftsmanship, and care you put into this gorgeous, effective razor. I hope to add the Chieftain to my den, along with all of your other products. You all really got me hooked from my first experience with your product. What once was a chore in the morning, shaving now has become a time I look forward to. The process is therapeutic, and relaxing, as you stated, manly. I really appreciate your product, and look forward to adding your products to my shaving den going forward. Again thank your for your commitment to quality, and for producing great products. I will sing your companies high praise when I return to the firehouse on wednesday, and recommend your product to all who listen. Thanks."

I’m truly impressed with this razor--phenomenal craftsmanship, absolutely top-quality materials. The razor is substantial without being heavy, and does its job remarkably well. Not a flaw in the polish (I looked), the plating is really well executed, just screams “quality”. Reminds me of some of the more expensive tools I have—yes, it could have been made cheaper and done the same job, but I guarantee that I'll be handing this one off to one of my sons, and he will be able to hand it to one of his sons, and so on. It's built like something absolutely expected to last at least a lifetime. Two full shaves thus far, and there are a couple of newbie DE tips that I learned the hard way, so I thought I’d share. First, it really matters which side of the razor blade is up. The bevel of the blade is on one side, and to create the right cutting angle, that side needed to be towards the handle. Not sure if all blades are that way, but if you tilt the blade's edge in the light, you can see which side was sharpened. Make sure that side is toward the handle! Second, the Godfather’s cutting depth is a little bit adjustable. The first time I used it, I tightened the razor head completely against the handle, and just could not understand what all the fuss was about—the razor did not reach far enough to cut right at my skin, leaving stubble that required awkward skin manipulation. I could not cut down low enough for a smooth shave, but figured I must be doing something wrong, so I took apart the razor (that's when I realized I had the blade upside down), and figured out the problem--the blade wasn't able to reach my skin. The solution is in how the razor blade is held within the head of the razor. When the handle is screwed into the head, it bends the blade into the head itself, forming a slight bow. The bowing action pushes the razor up into the head, and pulls the cutting edges in. Reversing that, when you start to remove the razor head, the bow flattens out and the edges extend a little. I ended up tightening the razor fully, and then reversing it for about 1/4 of a turn. That made all the difference in the world! Second shave was right at my skin, and all of the DE advice online started making a LOT more sense. Before you jump to a sharper blade, if you have been tightening the razor fully, I would try adjusting the cutting action a little, it helped me a lot. Finally, for me, tallow-based shave soap is amazing stuff for this—I tried a few different ones and kept coming back to tallow soap. Julian, make some and I’ll buy yours next time. All in all, I’m extremely pleased with my purchase and the process thus far of converting over to this method of shaving. Definitely worth the extra effort, and I’m really looking forward to seeing what else Vikings Blade comes up with!

I've been using this for a few years with astro blades. It will last a lifetime, and is so good I have no desire to try an alternative. I recently ordered a competitor for my son, and this is much better. The weight, finish, and balance is perfect.

I've been using a single blade safety razor for 20 years or more, one I bought at an antique store, but it was getting a bit grungy after two decades so I thought I'd spring for a new one. Based on price and user reviews, I purchased the "Chieftain" model from Viking, the rose gold one. I was completely bowled over by the quality of the workmanship, particularly at this price point. It gives a nice, clean shave, feels comfortable in my hand and frankly, looks kick a$$. I liked it so much, in fact, that I decided to order the "Godfather" model for use at my cottage. It also is very well made, though I didn't realize it lacks the mechanical gizmo that lets you insert a new blade without disassembling the razor. That's my bad, though; I should have read the description more carefully. So putting in a new blade is a bit more of a hassle, but overall, not that bad. It is a heavy razor and seems a bit more nick-prone than the Chieftain model, but I'm basing that on a single use at this point; maybe I just need to get used to the added weight of the thing. Regardless, they're both VERY nice razors, amazing really, considering how reasonably priced they are. If you're still using a "modern," six-blade, ridiculous piece of plastic that mucks up the environment and requires device-specific, overpriced blades, do yourself a favor and just toss that thing in the trash where it belongs. Once you get used to using a safety razor, just like gramps did, you'll never be tempted to go back. Also, I found the "gentle" blades that come with the razor (you get five of 'em) to be more than sufficient to cut my stubble neatly and I'm half Greek with whiskers like a yak!