Butterfly Open Double Edge Safety Razor for Men, Nostalgic Long Handle with 5 Stainless Razor Blades, Reusable Wet Shave Tool for Smooth, Close Shave

I am a few shaves in with this razor (using the included YingJiLi blades), and it has been transformative. Highly favorable first impression.The razor is decently heavy in hand, and the mechanism to open/close the head of the razor seems to operate without any defect, locking the blade tightly into position. It’s a good looking razor, in my opinion. I have big hands, so I thought the long handle would be the way to go, but in practice I don’t really think it matters much.The razor came well packaged in a box with a small packet of 5 DE blades which were each individually double-wrapped in a paper envelope. I have no complaints about any of it, and would recommend this to anybody that wants a clean, close, shave. If you have any facial hair (moustache, beard, chinstrap, etc.) this razor works really well to cut a nice sharp/straight line when grooming. Obviously, this single edge is easier to control than the sloppy cartridges.For less than the price of one small refill packet of cartridge razors, you can have this razor and save tons of money by buying DE blades. Even “expensive” blades are only twenty-something dollars for 100 blades, with most brands being half that cost. That will likely get most folks through at least a year, I’d bet.I’ve ordered different blades to try, as it is widely accepted that a blade that is liked by one person may not be suitable for another. The included blades with this razor are generally not very well-liked, so I’m hoping that with different blades that this whole experience will become even better.Haha, I couldn’t seem to stop writing so, fair warning, SUPER LONG story/ continuation of review below:I started shaving with an electric foil razor as a teen. Quickly decided that it was worthless, and switched to single blade disposables. (In retrospect, those were probably the best razors I have used, until now.) As I got older, I followed the 2, then 3, then 4… 5… etc. cartridge blade progression. I’ve tried all of it, different electrics. All of it.I’ve always hated shaving. I have a very full, coarse beard, but very sensitive skin. Obviously that is not an appealing combination for a person that needs to shave every day. I’ve tried every different trick and potion and lotion and whatever else, but my neck always looked like (and felt like) it had been attacked by a cheese grater. This led to not shaving every day, which led to ingrown hairs. It was a vicious cycle. I eventually went to using a set of electric hair trimmers and sporting the 5 o’clock shadow look. It kept my skin from being irritated, but it wasn’t as nice as a clean close shave.A couple of weeks ago, I was talking to my father and he mentioned off-hand that he had bought himself a new safety razor. He commented that he had forgotten how great they were. (I remembered his razors and soaps and everything from when I was a kid. I had loved it all.) For some reason, this conversation rattled around in my head for about a week when I decided to pick myself up a razor. Of all the hair-removal things I have endured over the years, I cannot explain why I’ve never tried a simple safety razor. After three decades of shaving, I finally have one.In researching razors, I kept seeing Weishi as the manufacturer of this, that, and the other brand of safety razors. It seems like just about any twist-to-open razor under twenty dollars is probably made by them. Reviews made by reasonable people all seemed favorable enough.I currently have a beard (winter tradition. For the rest of the year, I have a moustache/goatee), but I do shave my neck and groom my cheeks above the beard.My routine:-Hot shower, scrub skin thoroughly with soap.-Pat neck with towel, but don’t dry completely.-Apply pre-shave oil (I use Shave Secret. Wlmrt has it for about a third of the price of what it is sold for on Amazon, FYI)-Load shaving brush with hot water and build lather with shaving cream (I’m using Proraso green shaving cream).-Work my stubble up with the brush/soap.-Smooth, straight strokes with the razor, rinsing blade with every stroke.-Cold water rinse on skin when done.-Splash of witch hazel on skin.-Touch of styptic pencil to slight knick on my throat (Clubman styptic, again much cheaper at Wlmrt than on Amazon.)-Splash of aftershave (Pinaud Clubman, it takes me back to being a kid at a legit old-man barbershop. Delightful!)-Head out to conquer the world.{Side note: If you are able to enjoy a nice glass of bourbon while you are doing this, it really adds a certain flair. If you’re not a bourbon drinker, try a cup of coffee with a bit of the Irish in it. Maybe have your favorite music playing in the background, too. Have your boxers and a fresh undershirt warming up in the dryer to put on when you’re finished. Jazz up an otherwise dreary task. I assure you that you will feel like a million bucks when you’re done. It’s an affordable luxury!}So, after all of this blathering-on what’s my bottom line? I can shave again with a razor.I‘ve shaved multiple days in a row for the first time in… more years than I can remember. I’ve got a few slightly red areas on my neck, but they don’t hurt/aren’t irritated, and it is likely due to my current inexperience/technique. Shaving over those spots the next day gives me no discomfort, whereas the irritation from cartridge razors would not permit shaving the next day without an extreme amount of blood-letting and pain.

I had been curious about making the switch for a long time now but due to having MS and numbness in my fingertips, I hesitated since I didn’t want to cut myself. I continued to read more and more about it before finally buying a men’s handle since I figured either I could use it or my husband could.Now I’m a full time safety razor user and my husband is still pretty stuck on his Gillette blades out of the ease of use. Let me just say how satisfying it is to have a pack of 50 blades that I got for ten bucks at my disposal whenever I start feeling like the blade it getting dull. There’s a learning curve like there was when using disposable blades but the shave is better and it’s significantly cheaper. I always thought that there must be a reason why people usually fork out as much as they do for disposables. There isn’t. There simply isn’t and I briefly held my head in shame as someone who despises advertising yet I fell for what feels like buying into the ultimate gimmick on society in the USA. Seriously. LolI typically shave every other day although I shave my armpits daily and it definitely took about a week to get used to how to hold the handle and how to shave with the new apparatus I now love. When I finally tried it, I was so proud that I gave it a go and I told everyone I spoke with. I felt like I figured out this huge secret that could save people so much money yet everyone just kind of brushed it off and said they didn’t mind.If you’re here, you now know and yes, you definitely should. This handle, btw, is fantastic. I’ve had other rainbow chrome (however you want to call it) metals that have rusted pretty easily or faded with time. This handle remains perfect months after purchase and repeated use. Other reviews have made me not try the blades that came with it but I’m sure you’ve noticed that there’s all sorts out there to try instead. The first pack I got I was a fan of so I haven’t tried others.I’ll also add that my skin is really sensitive and part of how I got here is because of the razor bumbs I’d often end up with from using a dull blade. I had also recently read something saying that people should replace their blades weekly which made me gasp. Lol.Now I gladly replace my blades weekly and I can use the savings of cash on other things. Just watch a video or two! I did and it’s even easier than what most I watched fleshed out. Oh, and I regularly use conditioner to shave. It just makes sense to me and my skin is always smooth.

This is not a bad razor at all for those who are unsure if they want to dive into the double edged razor world and just test the waters.Does it cut as nice and smooth as a Rockwell 6S?Not even close, the 6S is by FAR the best DE razor I have ever used but it’s also $120 vs $15-$20 for this one so you do get what you pay for.This razor is pretty durable and has got a very good feel and weight to it. It does not feel cheaply made; the blade angle is around the middle high of the aggressive scale. It’s not too aggressive but it’s also not mild either on the Rockwell 6S plate scale 1 being most mild to 6 being most aggressive. This DE blade angle feeling is around a 5. So would probably be most appropriate for guys who shave maybe once every 4 to 6 days or once per week. For me who shaves every 3rd day for my job it is too aggressive and breaks my skin out.

My dad always used an electric shaver, I think that was the status symbol of the 50's 60's & 70's... I tried one but never really liked and really feel that they are not worth the exorbitant amount of money charged for a small electric device that has not changed in basic design since the 1950's.My mother actually used a Safety razor to shave her legs and that is the only experience I had with one, seeing it on the vanity as a kid but never using one.When not using the electric razor (i.e. most of my life) I used the common disposable plastic multi-blade razors or the more expensive refillable variety. I always had a huge issue with the clogging of these little cheap devices and with the ridiculous price charged for either ($36 for 5 refill blades? really?) . I also felt that they would dull to unusable condition within 4 or five shaves.So I decided to go Back to the Future to try a safety razor with single blades. I first tried a cheap one that I found at a Dollar Tree Store, figured that for $1.25 I would get a shave and see if I liked how it performed. I did like it (Mainly because it did not clog up like the cheap plastic variety of disposable multi-blade razors. I did not like how the head opened as it was inconvenient to clean or change blades (But for a buck, what did I expect - right?)Searching Amazon, I found this WEISHI Safety Razor Double Edge Nostalgic Long Handle Butterfly Open Razor on sale for about $12 and then found a 100 pack of blades for like $7 in effect giving me a razor and the ability to shave for over 2 years for $20 bucks. Compare that to your Drugstore razor isle!I am very impressed with the quality of my purchase. The butterfly functions easily and reliably which make loading a new blade or cleaning up after a shave a breeze. (Something you can hardly do without a firehose of pressure on multi blade disposables.Actually shaving is just what you think it should be. Simply use the weight of this safety razor and glide it down your skin or up your neck. I have yet to get a cut or a nick and the actual shaves are much closer than any multi blade disposable I have ever used. The term "Like a baby's bottom" comes to mind...So if you are here reading this long review about a simple age old device, first patented by Gillett in 1904, just buy one and try it. It's worth $20 to see if you can tons of money and end up with a better shave than you are used to. I also do not believe there to spending much more than what I did for this WEISHI Safety Razor Double Edge Nostalgic Long Handle Butterfly Open Razor, there is no need to even look at the $60 versions as I cannot imagine that they work any better than the WEISHI.

I've never used a safety razor before.I've used electric shavers but never achieved a close shave, there was always stubble on my legs.I've used epilators and liked the results. What I didn't like was the time it took and having to allow my leg hair to grow before epilating.And of course I've used disposable razors and razor cartridges of many brands and styles. But I'm tired of the increasing cost and what seems like a decreasing quality.I received my first safety razor today and could not wait to try. However I was worried about cutting myself.On one leg I made the mistake of only using almond oil on dry skin. DON'T DO THIS! This resulted in the worst case of razor burn I've experienced in many years. Certainly not the razor's fault. So for my other leg I waited until I took my shower.At the end of my shower I worked up a good lather with my Dove bar soap in an exfoliating soap pocket, purchased from Amazon, turned off the water and began my work.1. I did not rush. I took my time with very deliberate short strokes. I didn't apply any pressure, the weight of the razor head was sufficient. I used a 45 degree angle.2. I've always shaved against the hair growth and followed the natural pattern which was not always a straight shot up my leg. I did not change this.3. I held the razor at about a 40-45 degree angle. I adjusted until I knew, by feel and sound, hair was being cut.4. I did not go over an area more than twice, and both times was from a different direction.5. I didn't shave an area that lacked lather.6. My knee required an approach from a few different directions.7. I rinsed my razor under a heavy stream of water several times.8. After rinsing off I used my towel to pat dry, not wipe or rub.I found that I didn't cut/nick myself even once and the shave was the closest I've experienced.I used the blades that came with the razor however I have some others on order to see which I like best.What I liked best:The heavily textured handle felt secure in my hand and I didn't worry about the razor slipping out of my grip.The butterfly opening. Since I did not hold the razor from the bottom I don't feel I'll accidently twist the bottom opening the top.The weight seemed comfortable to me as a beginner.The ease of cleaning. When done I removed the blade and carefully patted it dry and then used the corner of my bath towel to dry the entire razor, even the inside.So far, I am happy with my choice to make this switch. I will update should I experience any negatives.I did a lot of research prior to purchasing and this razor seemed to be on everyone's radar as being first time user friendly and high rated. Other reviews here and those I found during research suggested some sharp edges that may scratch. Upon receiving this razor I carefully inspected it and ran my fingers over every tiny part of it, no blade in it of course. I did not find any sharp edges or corners.Please forgive typos and nonsense, I use a swipe keyboard on my phone and sometimes it types jibberish that I don't immediately, or ever, catch.

Decided to get into the world of wet shaving.....after talking to a couple friends who do and really like it. I have to admit, this style razor has always scared me! I know that sounds crazy but.... anyway, I decided to buy a mid-priced product to start with just to see how I like it. Few things I've learned thus far....First, the razor feels nice in your hand and appears to be well made. Second, the blades that come with it Suck....they're cheap. After reading and discussing it with my friends, they all told me and my research shows, the razor is only as good as the quality of the blades. (I have since ordered better quality blades, waiting for them to arrive) and third.....even though the blade quality isn't that good....I still get a pretty good shave! I can't wait for the new blades to get here to see if it gets better! Also, if you haven't ever used one of these style razors, be patient! I had to relearn my shaving technique. I've used disposables so long, I developed a routine....with this style, you may have to adjust your technique as I did. Wasn't difficult and after only a few days...I've got it down! Also, you have to resist the urge to press hard on your face with this razor. I always pressed hard using the old disposables to get a close shave. With this razor (style)....let the razor glide over your skin with just the weight of the razor doing the work. Overall....I like it and wish I had made the change years ago! Now, to purchase some good quality shave soap and brush! The only reason I give it three stars is because I think that if a manufacturer really wants you to like their product, they should have given you GOOD blades to start with! After all, you only get 5 blades with the razor....spend a few pennies more and provide GOOD blades!! Just my two cents.... I will be buying another one for my road kit.

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN –IN REGARD TO DE RAZOR SHAVING IN GENERALI love seeing all the helpful reviews as it is absolutely a tidbit intimidating starting out. Women, I think, get a bit more worried as we have so much more real estate and curvy areas (for the guys who also shave all the bits, this is for you too, of course). HOWEVER, it would seem that many women only shave a few (or couple??) times a week (finding this out in my early 20’s, blew my mind) and I only found one review in all my reading that was written by someone who like me…absolutely abhors body hair. I shave every day, and have done so since I started shaving at 12 or something thereabouts. Now, it is important to keep in mind that everyone’s bodies are different. Skin types and…how your skin sits against your body, vary. For reference, I am 5’2 and 99.6 lbs with an athletic build. When I watched videos showing how women safely shaved their armpits I was confused because their skin laid flat with their arms upraised. I have a very deep indent when my arm raises, many angular points, so I had to figure out my own tactics. Shaving my calves was also a tiny learning curve because of grazing against the muscle line and not having a pivoting head. I would also NOT describe myself as having sensitive skin. I keep reading about people switching their blades every few shaves!? I used Schick men’s razors until I was probably 20 then switched to Harry’s. I replaced my blades every two months or so. Considering the cost as well as wanting something I could easily toss in my hiking pack or keep in a go-bag. (Yes, I will shave if on an extended hike (+4 days)) provided I find a water source). So, I wanted to write the review for the folks like me out there, and provide what answers I can.In short, maintain a 45 degree angle (like you have probably always done), do not press down, let the weight of the handle do the work, use short and slow gentle strokes when starting out (I absolutely am back to doing long strokes on my legs now that I am confident *not cocky*), watch some videos, pay attention to the curves of your body as well as to how your hair grows, never slide the blade horizontally, don’t slide your finger along the sharp part because..duh. The handle is literally made to protect you; it is not just the blade against your skin as there is a guard. When installing the blade, hold it by the dull sides (again, common sense but still), and be mindful.Now, I am pretty much recommending this to EVERYONE. However, please keep in mind that you do need to be mindful. If you are one of those people (ladies and fellas both) who can be an airhead (you know who you are, and there is nothing wrong with your quirk) then this is perhaps not for you. Like any instrument that can pose a risk, take care. I turned off the shower my first few times while shaving and used shaving cream so I could pay close attention. By week -2- I was shaving as I always have and am getting quicker. The only nick I really got was from a compression mark from socks and the blade (feather) bumbling over it in my first week. Besides that, it has just been a matter of being mindful. Brand new and aged blades can also require some more focus.Don’t be afraid to give it a shot, be mindful and take time for yourself. Enjoy!IN REGARD TO HANDLESI love my Weishi handle. I have now had the opportunity to test this against two other handles and I am staying firm. MY ONLY COMPLAINT is that the attractive anodized coating has come off the head of my razor in entirety and looks less snazzy which is just a bit disappointing. If Weishi reads this and wants to comment, I would be interested as to why this happened. Before my Weishi, my husband allowed me to use his Merkur 34C handle to see if I really wanted to make the switch and I definitely prefer my Weishi. The Merkur Handle has a classic vertical lines design on the handle and a classic spin top. The longer handle on the Weishi Handle is fantastic, and it is far grippier. IN FACT, SUBSTANTIALLY MORE GRIPPY. This matters greatly as some of those artistic and classical looking razors are aesthetically pleasing but I rather not risk a slip and wound myself for no reason. The longer Weishi handle is great for getting the correct balance while doing my legs and not applying too much pressure. In lieu of my switch my husband tested the Shaving Revolution Handle. It is both longer and heavier than the Weishi. While I enjoyed the added weight I found that the even longer handle made me wary when doing sensitive areas and was concerned about bumping the end of the handle, causing an incident. The head is almost identical to the weishi and I liked it, I just prefer more of a paring knife for delicate work than a longer chef blade. The Weishi handle is a perfect length balance between the classic short handle and the very long handle of the Shaving Revolution. This is purely personal though, my husband loves it.IN REGARD TO BLADESAs stated above we all have different skin. Please be careful as I have seen people have all sorts of different responses to different blades. Don’t be afraid to get a sample pack, it is cheap. Also, as stated above, I was used to being cheap and making my blades last what is probably a questionable amount of time…I learned the uncomfortable way that this does not fly with DE blades. I went two weeks and was getting nicked. Dubious, I went to my husband who proceeded to be somewhat mortified and tell me that I need to change my blade every week. My skin was grateful for the correction…I doubt there will be many of you who shave as much as I do, but to translate, change your blade every 5 to 7 uses at most apparently…haha. In the last month I have tested the Weishi Blades, Shaving Revolution Blades, FeatherLite Blades, and Derby Blades. My first blade was the FeatherLite which are renowned for being sharp. This was maybe not the best place to start but it was fine. Maybe that is why I got the nick over the compression sock dent? I will say my husband had an unpleasant time using this blade on his face, and even my tough skin got a bit dry in a few spots. He shaved half of his face with the Featherlite and half with a Derby. The difference was significant. It looked deeply uncomfortable at the very least. I mean, really uncomfortable. Poor guy. We both loathed the Shaving Revolution Blades, they felt weak and dull. The Weishi Blades were a step up from the Shaving Revolution Blades and probably a safe place to start but nothing to rave about. Again though, I think Weishi chose a safe start so I understand. Now, the Derby Blades were an experiment that my husband ordered as they are supposed to be a bit thicker and sturdier. We both love these. The other side of his face was gorgeous and unblemished. I am able to be far quicker with these blades as they feel more firm. I LOVE my Derby Blades and will probably stick with them for life. Go experiment; just always use a bit of caution with a new blade.Good luck, and happy shaving

I purchased this razor after reading some of the other reviews, some great, some not so great. I already have a Lord L6 and like many others enjoy DE shaving because it is cost effective and more interesting than disposables or electrics. I have a couple of blade sampler packs and enjoy trying out different blades. I had relatively low expectations from the Weishi given some of the reviews saying it was not very aggressive. I like the idea of a TTO razor and wanted to try one out.We all know we can go out there and buy a decent DE razor in the $30.00 and up category. I like to think buying DE razors is like buying wine. Anyone can buy a decent bottle of wine for $30.00, getting a decent bottle of wine for $12.00 is a bit more difficult.So is the Weishi a decent DE razor for about $12.00? I think it is. The example I received in gleaming chrome finish seemed close to flawless and the TTO mechanism worked well. Yes it rattles a bit. In this sub $15.00 price range I would not expect anything to be built army tough and survive any abuse. It wouldn’t, and neither would my Lord L6. If you tap these razors or drop them on hard surfaces, or crank the handles or twist mechanisms down hard you will very quickly find out that these are simply extended life disposables. It is early days yet but it looks to me like the Weishi will last a while if treated reasonably gently.How does it shave? I expected a very very mild (non aggressive) shave from this razor based on the other reviews but discovered that if you find the razors sweet spot, which I found easy to do, it shaved very well. Much better than expected and perhaps even better than the Lord L6 which I find quite mild. I loaded a Lord Stainless blade in the Weishi because the other reviewers pretty much universally condemned the Dorco blades that come with it. I found the razor to feel light, it feels lighter than the Lord L6 which has a hefty head, but certainly can be used without applying any significant pressure. The handle is short, but I get finer control over the blade angle with DE shaving by holding the handle closer to the head anyway. The handle provides a good grip. A longer handle might be nice but is not critical. On the other hand the razor is compact and comes with a nice easy to pack and compact case. Overall I like the form factor.Obviously your mileage may vary but for a razor in the sub $15.00 price range I found the Weishi very acceptable and good value. I got a smooth shave on both my face and my head, no nicks. So far I am very happy with the purchase. At some point I will buy a $30.00 and up DE razor. Obviously my expectations will double commensurate with the price. As always, I reserve the right to revise this review.

Sin duda un gran regalo para brindar y compartir con alguien más, excelente 👌 , es justo lo que esperaba. Y lo mejor los materiales y la precisión con la que está hecho, para rendir por muchos años 😃😃😃😃, ¡¡¡soy feliz!!!

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Easy open/close and works well. Feels quality and weighty in your hand that it won’t slip.

Es una excelente opción para depilar sin estar comprando rastrillos de plástico, no hay mayor dificultad en hacerlo con esto, cumple su función muy bien, y el color está hermoso

I am pleasantly surprised by this butterfly opening safety razor. The dark finish looks luxurious and the mechanism operates properly. This is much better than an item purchased on eBay.