ZOMCHI Safety Razor for Men with 5 Double Edge Safety Razor Blades, One Blade Safety Razor, Metal Razor Zero Waste – Black

Background: I've been using double-edge razors for nearly 15 years, and have easily tried more than 60 products available (or once available) on the market, from inexpensive plastic imports to $200+ super razors (or at least advertised as such). These days, I've more or less standardized my 3-pass approach on mild or medium razors, generally opting for a Feather blade (the Porsche of blades in my experience) to maximize efficiency and performance. Picking the Zomchi up on a lark, its sweet design caught my eye. It has side blade protection (nice), good weight, and also - as I noticed - a good deal of blade exposure and gap, indicating that it would seem to fit under the "aggressive" category.Popping in a Nacet blade (my second choice to Feather, and also my choice for new razors), I could tell the shave was immediately efficient and aggressive - 4 days of whiskers disappeared with no sound or feeling, but I did carve off a skin bump and also ended up with some weepers (after rarity for me these days) trying to perform my regular 3-pass shave. Nevertheless, the shave itself was so efficient that I contemplated my next shave - 3 days later, a face full of hard growth, and this time I went for a 2-pass shave with only touch-ups. MUCH better - just as smooth as the 3-pass version, but only one weeper and just minor irritation in one area on my neck that often needs buffing to get clean. I also noted that my "against the grain" shave on my mustache area - which usually requires both a WTG and XTG pass or I'll experience weepers - didn't require the XTG this time. That's a first for any razor I've owned, including the incredibly efficient iKON Tek and Muhle R41 razors (the earlier versions of the R41). It's possible I'm just getting better at face prep and lather than I was years ago, so I'll have to go back to those razors and see if I can replicate the outcome.I'll likely transition back to Feather (and probably try their provided DE blades too), but this is clearly a very well made, efficient tool that does benefit from a bit of a deft hand (experience) to ensure you maximize performance vs. safety. If you're new to DE shaving, keep a light touch - "like shaving a balloon" - and ensure you have a good, wet, slick lather that provides the needed lubrication. This is an absolute bargain IMO and I'll enjoy having it in my rotation.

I really like this razor. I shaved my legs once but had goose bumps so it shredded my legs 🤦🏼‍♀️ I’ve shaved my under arms and bikini area with no issues. I love the little stand for it. It looks good sitting on the shelf in my shower. It’s a little on the heavy side so make sure you have it comfortably in your hand before shaving. The “diamond” cuts on the handle is enough for it to not slip around in your hand.

Absolutely loved this razor. You have to go slow and use some sort of shaving cream because soap isn’t enough like with other razors.Everything was perfect, only nicked myself once, and then it fell. I set it back down on the side of the tub after I was done shaving, and I must have misplaced it because it fell off the ledge and back into the tub. In doing that, it broke into the 2 pieces pictured. I wish the metal was a little stronger because it fell only like 8 inches and did that; but everything else was great.Don’t leave it in the shower and it won’t rust (I.e. take care of your things and they’ll take care of you).

I put off buying a product like this for years out of fear, I wish I could take all that time back. This was the most affordable option I have found and even if comparing it to a more expensive version I don’t think I would be able to find a difference. This has provided the closest, smoothest, safest shave I have ever experienced in any area. No more bumps, no more strawberry legs, and much less painful cuts. Easy to clean and replace blades.

The fit and finish of the Zomchi razor is excellent, and much better than I expected at this price point. This is a very mild razor - very forgiving, and an excellent daily driver if you are still honing your skills on safety razors. OTOH if you are a BBS chaser, this is not the tool for you.

When I first started using this razor, it was great, but for some reason when I shave my legs, I managed to cut myself almost every time now… I don’t think I’m doing anything differently… Could this just be my skin getting more sensitive as I’m getting older? I’m a 39-year-old female.

Great quality product. Never need to buy another razor again, as long as you purchase additional blades. Purchased in 2020 and have used it ever since. Dry after each use to prevent rust on blades. Has a nice weight to it that takes some getting used to if you only used disposable razors before. Cost effective and worth it!