Fendrihan Limited Edition Bronze PVD Coated Full Stainless Steel Double Edge Safety Razor

Well, I just got this razor, today. It arrived in perfect condition, and shipping was fast. I prefer a razor that's between mild and moderate, and I prefer really sharp blades. On a scale of 1-10, (10 being most aggressive), I'd rate this one a 4, so the blade angle, and exposure work well for me. The razor is on the heavy side, but, balanced well, so a light touch is all that's needed for a good shave. I used a Gillette Nacet blade (very sharp), for my first shave, and it went well. It was comfortable to use, easy to grip, (the knurling is very good), I have a smooth shave, and no irritation. I feel with a milder blade that this would be a very good razor for a beginner, it is easy to shave with, requiring a reasonably light touch. I have a few nice safety razors, ..it's my opinion that for function, and form, it doesn't get any better than this one. I'm not a collector, (I just shave with them), but, if I were, this is a beautiful piece that stands out with the bronze PVD coating.

My first foray with Fendrihan. I ordered the new bronze PVD coated razor. The package arrived, and had no outside damage. Once opened, there was folded thick brown paper for packing. Once I got the paper unfolded, the retail box the razor was in was damaged! It had a rip from the inside out. The other side had a BB sized, raised dimple made from the inside. The razor is wrapped with thin tissue paper. It had a *** of the same paper on both sides to keep the razor from sliding out the folded ends. There was no protection from keeping the sharp edges, and corner of the razor from damaging the face of the presentation box -except a single layer wrap of tissue. There is NO number to call under the "Contact" tab. Only an email form. The response was very slow. I explained this razor was a gift for that Thursday. They only offered a generic apology and said they would send a new box...that won't arrive till the following Monday. This return mail had a phone number that no one answered. I had to email again, and wait for a response. It had the same exactly worded apology and gave me a $5.00 discount code I have to use at the same store whose poor packaging caused the issue. Five dollars doesn't begin to cover the embarrassment of handing my nephew a gift wrapped razor in a torn box -only to have to tell him I will have to send him a new box on Monday. I don't know what 5.00 buys you at Fendrihan, but it wouldn't have covered the postage to send this new box to his dorm. I cannot recommend this supplier in good conscience. One would presume they would be immensely concerned over a first time customer's issue that fell completely on their shoulders. Faceless, blameless and issued a 5.00 pacifier instead of actual concern about their reputation.