Taconic Shave, Heavyweight All Metal Non-Pivoting Twin Blade Cartridge Razor Compatible with GIllette Trac II, Personna, and Taconic Refills - 10 Cartridges Included

This is one of the best purchases I have ever made. I have had this razor for about three weeks now and shave with it every day.I found out several years ago that three or more blades is too many to deal with, as they would cause razor burn and irritation. However, using a traditional double edged razor wasn't giving me the close shave I wanted either. The Gillette Sensor seemed to be my best bet, but the cartridges are a bit pricey and the pivot-head really didn't do much for me, so I stuck with my Edwin Jagger DE.However, I had issues with optimal blade angle and safety. (I cut a chunk out of my thumb trying to untwist the blade head on my previous razor, because it was stuck.) Knowing that I had previously had success with twin blade razors, I decided to look on Amazon and see if there was a Trac II razor.This one has the perfect heft and ergonomic design, and the cartridges are easy to change. Some reviews have said that the handle is slippery. However, I dry my hands thoroughly after lathering my face, and I have had no issues with that. It feels perfect to me.I did have some redness for a few days as I adjusted to the twin blades, after using a single blade razor for a long time. However, I did get used to it, and now I just get a close shave every day, with no nicks or irritation, and it looks great.Thank you, Amazon.

I have used a trac 2 razor for 55 years, and have had trouble finding trac2 blades the last couple of years. I saw this razor, and decided to try it out, and I am very glad I did. I have shaved with this razor with the same blade for 6 times now, and the blades are still very sharp with an excellent shave. The other razor was only lasting two, maybe three shaves, then change the blade. Trac 2 blades are redicuously expensive, and they seem to have changed their metal composition in their blades as they use to last longer, but now are crap. This razor is well made, and the company has a new customer for as long as I remain vertical. Thank you for making a QUALITY product, with value for the price.

I bought this thinking it would be a great handle. It dropped out of my hand several times because it is hard to grasp. I broken my porceline shink that cost me $299.00 to replace. Beer beware.

I have been looking for a handle to not replace the old but so I could have one in two locations.I community from one end of the stat to the other so I prefer not to carry all these stuff every two weeks but leave a set in both locations.This handle for the price is an amazing value, good weight, balance slightly off but I adjusted quickly, some minor groves in the smooth surface or pebbling would allow for better grip when hands are soapy or have residue cream on them.On the other hand I like the smooth finish polished look they way my face should be when I am complete with the shaving process smooth and clean.I love the look and I love the weight of the handle and they were nice enough to include enough free blades to make it usable out of the box.Nice handle, worth the purchase price, last a life time.

Got rid of my multi blade disposable razors about 20 years ago. At that time I bought a Merkur 34c, I believe. Great razor and now alternate between that and the Taconic. Mostly use the Taconic for travel. I can't say anything wrong with it. A very simple, like the Merkur, tool that just works. Blades are inexpensive, do a good job and are readily available. The key for me for both razors is to use a quality soap, and lots of water. It is substantial in the hand, doesn't pivot, and does what it is supposed to do with very little effort. Highly recommend.

Once the drug store brands hiked their prices through the roof, I stopped shaving much, and switched to a rotary electric. Most of the times when I used it, I craved the closeness of a proper blade shave, but I wasn't about to pay three and a half bucks (or more) per cartridge. (I remember the store price being north of a half-sawbuck per cartridge.) No. Not going to.So, last year, a friend was discussing shaving and I groused about the price of the fast triple-blade razors. They suggested one of the shave clubs on the 'net, saying that the blades were good, and I looked, but the price was still horrendous. Then I wondered to myself "What does Amazon have to offer?" My usual triple blades ran from a buck and a half to a little over three per cartridge - nope. Racking my brain, I was able to remember "Trac II" (I traded my safety razor for Trac II), looked on Amazon for that, and found these blades and a selection of handles. The price on the blades seems too good to be true, but they are good blades. The price of the handle is dear, but you're going to use it to hold a razor-sharp blade to your throat before you've had coffee. It's not the time to cheap out. After seven weeks, you've paid for the handle, so after that, you're saving money.After having used this handle with them for a couple of months, I can say that it's well-manufactured, fits in my hand well, and hasn't given me a single problem. The blades slide on (snugly) and slide back off with some effort.

Handle is nice and heavy, balanced. I forgot how much a Trac II blade nicks and cuts though.

Top quality. Nice weight for smooth shave action. Glad to have it.