Double Edge Safety Razor for Men + 5 Swedish Steel Blades + Luxury Case. Smooth, Reusable, Eco-Friendly (Chieftain “Odin”)

The Vikings Blade Chieftain is a very good quality razor that is solidly made and has good heft. I bought the "Vintage Bronze and Ancient Dust" model to replace an old Gillette adjustable safety razor with the same twist open mechanism. The blade angle is very good and the razor opens easily for blade changes and cleaning. It comes nicely packaged in a box with a magnetic clasp and a box of Swedish-made Viking blades. The Viking blades are low quality and grabby. I suggest you just toss them or give them to someone you don't like. I tried one of the blades for a week and it wasn't good. I swapped that blade out for a platinum coated Feather blade and immediately got a smooth, clean shave with no grabbing. If you are new to shaving, do your face a favor and buy good quality blades like Feather. Don't buy into the nonsense about "beginner blades". Cheap, dull blades will frustrate you, cut you and not make shaving the satisfying experience it should be. Pair this handle with a good blade and you won't be disappointed.

The Chieftain is a solid beautiful razor that is made of quality materials and has been engineered for perfection. I waited to provide my review until I got a few shaves under my belt to provide a better assessment of the performance of this razor. I will brake my review into sub-parts to discuss the different aspects of the razor itself and it's performance. Build quality: 5 stars The Chieftain Odin Edition is a quality safety razor. It is hearty but not crazy heavy with a great balance to it. The butterfly doors operate smoothly and the blade slides in and is ready to go immediately. One of the best things about the razor is that it completely covers the blade unlike any other razor I have used before. This is a great aspect of the razor as it allows you to hold the sides of the razor comfortably and there is minimal chance of being cut accidentally and it helps avoid nicking the ear lobe. The big consideration with the Odin model is the rose gold plating. I think it look great but it does require more maintenance to maintain the look. Ultimately you just have to clean the razor well with water after the shave and dry it off. This is stated in there description as well as all literature that comes with the razor. In the end this would not change the shave you get just the look of the razor if you don't follow the directions. Packaging: 5 stars The packaging is slick and feels very high class. You can find a lot of similar looking razors on the market and there is a lot of miss information about Viking Blade out there but if you buy from them you are getting the real deal. Besides what I said under the build quality the packaging is some of the best. It comes in a magnetic latch box with a mirror and plenty of space to store extra blades for when you need to travel. The higher price of the Vikings Blade makes more sense when you see the care and dedication they put into their product. The Shave: 5 stars I have shaved with the Chieftain several times now and all I can say is wow! My initial shave came after being away from safety razors for a bit and I will admit it was not the best shave ever. While discouraging I felt I really needed to get more practice in before I could fully blame the razor. Sure enough the next shave was a completely different experience. Using Gillette Silver Blues I did a two pass shave with CRSW shaving soap. The big key is of course no pressure and keeping your angle. This is where I failed during my first shave as I felt like I could not get the angle correctly to actually get the blade to cut. As a result it was either doing nothing or a little too much if you get my drift. The second shave I was more focused in and once I found the angle it was not lost again. The shave was smooth and relaxing with practically no irritation at all. After one pass I had substantial beard reduction but needed a second pass to really get smooth. What was left was a couple of spot clean ups as I have some weird growth areas on my neck but it got them all. I have never been able to get a full bbs shave but this got me as close as I ever have. The Chieftain is a bit more on the mild side so my silver blues work nicely as they get toned down a bit vs when they are in my Gillette Old Type. As a beginner I would highly recommend the Chieftain but would maybe get the chrome one to avoid the extra care needed to maintain the razor. Once you get good you could always "upgrade" to it and continue to get the great shave the Chieftain provides. This is a quality razor that I would highly recommend for those looking for a new daily driver or to get out of using your 5 bladed ingrown hair maker razors. With some nice shave soap or cream this will give you a dream shave and leave your skin happy and healthy.

So to start off, I had been using Dorco razors for the past 8yrs or so. While I love how they feel and how easy it is to use a standard safety razor, I figured there has to be a cheaper yet better alternative. Eureka!!! Old school double-edged safety razors. I asked my Dad about them as I know he used to use them back in his youth. He told me they would always cut him and that I would be nuts to start shaving with one in this day in age. So I took his advice and bought the Dorco's once again. After about another month or so, I got the itch to try a old school razor once again and had been doing research for some time on double-edge razors and how to use them, handling techniques, etc. I finally bit the bullet and got me a Viking Chieftain as from what I had seen, would probably be a good beginner old school razor. When the Chieftain finally arrived I was honestly marveled by the fit and the polish. It looks great in my hand and is very sturdy. Plus that shine screams that I'm a classy gent. Eh or so I thought. The handle while small does give me a lot of finesse into how I use the razor. Now onto the first shave. I had purchased a badger brush and got my Cremo Shave Cream that I had been using prior to the Viking. After I worked up too much lather and coated my face so much that I looked like a brown Santa Claus, I began to shave. For those out there that aren't sure about how to shave, don't do what I did and laugh so hard that you end up with cream all over the counter because you thought it was funny to see how much lather your face could actually hold. You should have enough on to coat your face, not create peaks of creamy white goodness all over the place and then decide to style it in various ways to amuse yourself. The shave itself was phenomenal. Granted the first blades I used were the mild (more flexible and not feudal Japan Katana sharp) ones that came in the box so I could get used to the feel and master my handling technique of the blade. I had reached out to the Viking team because I couldn't master the way of the blade and they promptly got back to me and let me know that I should be using the legendary 3-fingered hold so that I may glide the blade along my face. Also be sure to let the weight of the head do the work for you. Be sure to have it at roughly a 30-degree angle too. Short strokes work best. Don't be afraid to apply more cream if you have funky patches that you have to shave in multiple angles to get smooth. After about 2 weeks of this practice-until-perfection shaving technique I had at last mastered the way of the face blade. Not only is using the Viking relaxing when I shave as it gives me time to think, but I also have noticed that my skin is less prone to irritation as was the way of the Dorcos. My skin is like a baby's butt when I finish shaving and my girlfriend loves the smoothness. I shave roughly every other day and ALWAYS use a fresh blade each time. Also once you master using the blade, definitely upgrade to much sharper ones and I would even recommend a sampler pack so you can find which blades work best for you. As there are so many, the sampler packs will help you to figure out what you like and don't like. I am now particularly fond of the Wilkinson Sword razor blades because of this. I will definitely be buying another Viking product soon. Oh and don't forget to get a stand to show off your razor and badger brush. The looks you get from family and your lady will have you feeling like a daft gent in no time, especially when they ask you what you shave with. You just tell them that you went to the Viking School of Razor.

Really enjoy the look and feel of the razor.

This thing is equal parts art and functionality. Iconic as anything. The Rose gold plating is the perfect example, it prevents corrosion and is also stylish. The stainless steel is electroplated black. Giving style and durability as well as grip. It costs $20 alone to add that kind of plating to something like this. This is the highest level durability, build and design I've ever experienced for a safety razor. Nice features: The sides are labeled so you can actually orient which side you're using and can rotate the blade to different sides on different days and then flip it to use the bottom of the blade. Giving 4 days of shaving for each blade. Just ensure to clean well and keep the blade sterile. I think the value is really high. I'm going to keep this thing for decades. I don't see myself looking for the next better thing, this is it. I thought about buying it as a gift to some people. The case is beautiful, and the mirror and the holding tray for blade cartridges is a nice touch. I'm just really impressed with the design and build quality. Plus it was made in Australia. I'm happy to support a fellow commonwealth business.

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