Edwin Jagger DES87RCBLAMZ Double Edge Safety Razor, Ivory Rubber Coated, Short Handle

Yes, it's true. This is my absolute favorite razor, and yet I'd only give it 4 and a half stars if it were allowed. I love it because of its small and compact style. The short handle (the shortest I've seen on any safety razor) truly does allow for smoother strokes without irritation. The one thing that would make this razor more appealing would be a butterfly loading model.As the picture shows, my razor is well worn. You'd expect that since I've had it for about 3 1/2 years. But the rubber started to wear off long ago - - I'm thinking shortly before the end of year one. So it's because of aesthetics that I'd give this 4 1/2 stars (cheap rubber and no butterfly) and not the functioning of the razor itself. And I couldn't bring myself to lower the rating to 4 stars because of that. I've got the black one. And despite the lack of a butterfly model, I'd have already purchased the ivory one as well if the rubber held up better.Still, for shaving comfort as well as the overall experience of shaving with a safety razor, this one is about as good as it gets!

I had gone through 3 Merkur blades when I finally figured out that these razors were breaking for a reason - poor quality metal. This Jagger razor is simply in structure but so solid. I've had it over a year and still love it. The rubber handle is really nice for precision grip. Pro product. Would buy again and recommend.

Great razor, good value. Rubberized handle a nice feature. Short but not too short. Mild shaves.

Nice and heavy razor with a good smooth angle. It makes shaving quick, easy, and safe. The handle is a little shorter than I'd prefer, but definitely works.

Like the size as I can shape my beard and stache.

The razor head is great, and gives me a wonderful shave. I started to take off one star for the handle, which is just too short, but I knew it came with a short handle, so that didn't seem fair. The handle is beautifully made, as is the head, but I find it too hard to maneuver. I am keeping the razor, though, and I've ordered a longer handle for it, which I hope will make it just right. As it is, the head gives me a great shave, so it should be a winning combination. I like a mild razor, and I've tried a number of them, including vintage Techs and a variety of 3 piece and TTO models, and this has been the best of them all. If you like a very short handle, this would be an excellent choice. It's still an excellent choice, if you're willing to buy another handle for it.

Solid build and flawless. Great for travel and daily use.

When I first opened the box, the very first thing that struck me is the light weight and quality of the metal/materials. I have a Muhle to compare it to and the difference in the head metal weightiness and quality is quite substantial. There seems to be an emphasis on material/build cost savings because the metal just doesn't feel as good in the hand. Maybe it's just a different design but you can see in the photo the difference in the head. Jagger on the left, Muhle on the right. I like the heftiness of the Muhle better. On the flip side, I like the feel of the rubber handle. I just got it so I'm not sure how durable it is but gonna give it a whirl and will update.