Good razor 3 piece shaver. Quality materials and great attention to detail on the finish. On the mild side as far as aggression, which suits me. I would have given it 5 stars if the handle had a bit more abrasive knurling on the handle. The razor feels good in the hand and performs well overall. Read more

As a woman, I never thought to give a safety razor a try until I met my boyfriend. I have been using a safety razor for nearly a year now with this razor being my second one. After using a safety razor that made my legs look as if I used a cheese grater to shave instead of a razor, I decided it was time to buy a better quality safety razor that was stamped correctly and did not have a knob that would fly open when shaving. I had three safety razors in mind: the Merkur Long Handle Razor, Edwin Jagger Long Handle, and this razor, the Godfather. I selected this razor over the two partially due to all the glowing reviews I have read about the Vikings Blade product on Amazon. I also liked that it was a 3 piece, had a longer handle than the other two, and many stated that it was heavy. After nearly a month, I figured it would be appropriate to rate this safety razor. Here is what I have to say about it: I absolutely love this safety razor! Shaving is no longer a (literally) painful chore that I dread. I have only cut myself once (my fault due to shaving when extremely tired). This razor does not require any pressure since the weight of it does the job. Compared to my old razor, the Godfather is twice as heavy. The performance of this razor is stellar! After proper lubrication from shaving cream (transitioning to shaving soap), this razor glides across the skin rather than digging into it like my last one. It feels as if I am not shaving at all for I do not feel the blade yet it delivers a very close shave that allows me to go longer between shaves. To give an idea, I had to shave every 2 days (shave with grain and against grain) with my old safety razor and now I can go a 5 days (shave against grain only) before hair starts to regrow to the length of 2 centimeters. I probably could go a full week if I shave with the grain in addition to shaving against it. I have noticed that I have less ingrown hairs since shaving with this razor and my skin does not become as agitated when shaving. This is a big plus for me as I am very prone to ingrown hairs and my skin is super sensitive to everything. It is clear that Vikings Blade did not want their product to be unruly as they gave the Godfather a lengthy 4.5 inch handle, which is ideal for women and beginner safety razor users as it provides better control when shaving over the standard handle length. This is an important feature to have when shaving the legs or any other party of the body as a lady. The only negative comment I can make about this safety razor is the grip of the handle. I wish it had more grip to the handle as it can easily slide out of the hand if the fingers are a tad wet. However, an experienced shaver knows that it is best to have dry fingers in order to ensure maximum control over the safety razor. The blades that come with it are perfect for light to medium hair density but it may cause pain for those with thick hair. My boyfriend used one of my Viking blades for his 1959 Gillette safety razor and found that it tugged at his thick facial hair. This razor is safe for all parts of the body, but like any part that you shave practice extreme caution when shaving an area you cannot see and shave those areas once you are familiar with the safety razor. This safety razor is very well built for the price and it is crystal clear that its crafter wanted to make it last for generations like older safety razors. Unlike most big brands, this company truly cares about its customers and prides itself in quality craftsmanship. I received multiple emails from the seller asking if I liked the Godfather and informing me to contact him personally should I have any questions. Instructions on shaving with a safety razor was also given, which is invaluable to those new to safety razors. This razor is presented in a beautiful box that would be ideal to give as a gift (male or female) for Christmas, graduation, retirement, an anniversary, birthday, or any other special occasion. This safety razor even impressed my boyfriend, who happens to be very cynical of any new safety razors due to not being made with the same quality and craftsmanship as older safety razors back in the day. But once he inspected this safety razor, he was very much impressed and stated that he will be ordering the Chieftain safety razor offered by Vikings Blade. His reasoning for choosing the Chieftain over the Godfather would be due to preferring a butterfly safety razor for the ease of changing the blades. Personally, I prefer using a 3 piece safety razor now for the ease of cleaning which I value more over the ease of changing a blade. This safety razor is also very easy to clean as you unscrew the handle from the head and comb part of the safety razor and assemble in the same fashion. I clean this safety razor with hot water and rubbing alcohol before wiping it down with a microfiber cloth after every shave session. This is not necessary, but I do this to keep the safety razor in the best condition as possible for I intend to use this safety razor for as long as possible. I would definitely recommend this safety razor for new beginners as it is very forgiving if it is your first time shaving with one of these razors. It is also great for experienced safety razor users as it can be made to be more aggressive with the use of Feather blades or similar aggressive blades. Although this safety razor is clearly marketed towards men, I would highly encourage ladies to give this safety razor a try. This safety razor has a uniquely design comb that is made to help prevent the shaver from nicking themselves, making it ideal for a girl shaving more than just her legs. Purchasing a high quality safety razor such as the Vikings Blade Godfather or Chieftain is also environmentally friendly as these safety razors were made to last and will outlast any plastic modern razor. If the concern about the environment does not cause one to switch to a safety razor, the price of blades alone might as a modern day razor refill averagely costs $17.95 for 8 (3 blade) refills (Gillette Venus Original on Amazon with Prime Shipping) versus $11.95 (Astra Blades on Amazon with Prime Shipping) for 100 safety razor blades. Read more

I purchased a Vikings Blade Godfather Stonehenge in April 2022. The main handle is stainless steel but the head is zinc-coated. I've used a couple of other double-edge safety razors before but wanted to try one that originates (but is not made) in Australia. This one has a good balance in the hand and good heft. I've only used it a couple of times but it was an enjoyable experience. Would recommend you give it a go. Read more

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. Read more

Solid metal, doesn't corrode to pieces like all the other safety razors at woolies and coles. It will rust if you leave a blade in the head in a wet environment (anode / cathode reaction) but the rust scrubs off really easily. Read more

This razor has, after many years of struggling with razors, gotten rid of razor burn and ingrown hair.. If there was more stars than 5, I would give.. This razor is in my view the best for a beginner/regular user and I for one have tried Merkur (various), Parker, etc.. Have now bought two, one as backup.. Read more