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VIKINGS BLADE The Chieftain Double Edge Safety Razor Neutrally Aggressive
Last Updated: June 3, 2019 (Refresh Now)
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181.44 grams
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Shave Quality
644shave, shaving, safety razor, close shave, chieftain
+95%
-5%
" ... This was my first safety razor. ... I'm impressed by the build quality and shave. ... "
" ... I find it easy to use and, while it does take some more intention and presence than your average disposable razor, the shave is much better. ... "
" ... I had tried this type of razor previously (I used the Merkur before this), but I didn't know how to properly shave with it and ended up switching back to disposables. ... I did some research and found the following are essential to a clean shave: ... The weight of the razor is enough and use your hand only to guide it. ... This has been the closest shave I've had in a while and my skin is NOT irritated anymore. ... It may take a few tries but so far this is my favorite razor ever! ... "
" ... Best shave I have ever had despite cutting myself a little bit. ... Like I said super clean shave just a bit of a learning curve to overcome. ... "
" ... But the Chieftain takes my shave to the next level. ... However, after the completed two pass shave it was noticeable closer that ever before. ... "
" ... I feel like the razor is too mild even for beginners. ... It shaves well enough though. ... "
" ... This is hands down the best safety razor I have bought. ... "
" ... This safety razor was a significantly more smooth and comfortable shave. ... "
Hair
206hair, blades, blade, safety razor, shaving
+84%
-16%
" ... I decided to get away from disposable razors, and found this one, It meets my needs perfectly, I have a beard but trim my neck regularly. ... "
" ... I use it to clean around and shape my beard. ... "
" ... This was my first DE Safety razor purchase and could not have found a better product. ... "
" ... This safety razor and blade combination worked very well for my face, beard and skill level. ... "
" ... I have used everything from junky throw away blades to Mach 3 and 5 to a straight razor and other safety razors. ... Everyone has different skin but the razors that come with the razor work perfect fory skin and hair. ... If you have coarse hair you would probably need to make more passes to remove all the hair. ... "
" ... Will concentrate on not pressing on razor. ... "
" ... Razor bumps and ingrown hairs are a thing of the past. ... "
" ... I decided to give the "safety razor" a try. ... "
Build Quality
134razor, feels, butterfly, well made, rose gold
+85%
-15%
" ... Feels good in my hand and had good weight to it. ... "
" ... I bought the stand and this razor in rose gold and black. ... "
" ... In short, the razor is well built, a solid item and you can see and feel the quality right out of the box. ... Its a solid piece and I am sure will last many years with basic care. ... "
" ... The build quality is exceptional for a butterfly design. ... "
" ... The Chieftain is a solid beautiful razor that is made of quality materials and has been engineered for perfection. ... Build quality: 5 stars ... The big consideration with the Odin model is the rose gold plating. ... Besides what I said under the build quality the packaging is some of the best. ... "
" ... I’m smoother for a longer and feel better about less plastic waste. ... My legs are the only place I got the knicks but like I said I am new and still getting the hang of it. ... "
" ... The build quality, packaging, follow up from Viking is amazing. ... "
" ... I like the heft and quality feel of the handle and T2O operation. ... The stainless handle grip is a little smoother and not quite as nubby and "grippy" as my Parker 82R super heavyweight handle but I like the this razor overall and a nice buy. ... "
Comfort
118skin, feels, weight, feels like, shaved
+87%
-13%
" ... The razor in hand feels like it is of good quality and has a very nice weight to it. ... "
" ... It also feels very nice and hefty in the hand. ... "
" ... Second the handle has a very secure feel when wet, the deep knurling is great. ... "
" ... The weight is good it's hard not to fall into the old bad habbits of long strokes. ... "
" ... Very heavy and solid in the hand. ... "
" ... Feels solid in my hand. ... "
" ... Folks with bigger than average hands would probably not be pleased with this size. ... "
" ... My first experience was without pain but I got the approach now need to practice more. ... "
Design
73rose gold, beautiful, nice weight, finish, looks like
+99%
-1%
" ... He chose the one that looks more retro and it feels nice in his hand ~ it has a nice weight to it ~ and he feels that it's made well. ... "
" ... Nice look no comment on the the rest ... "
" ... It feels solid. ... "
" ... A great product, but just know this could happen if you get the rose gold one. ... "
" ... It has a nice weight to it, feels and looks like a quality product. ... "
" ... The weight of it, matched with the beautiful rose gold and black glint feels expensive. ... "
" ... Looks nice and made with quality materials. ... "
" ... Only used it once, and this is my first time using a safety razor, but very beautiful design. ... "
Size
53perfect, handle, travel case, heft, hand
+98%
-2%
" ... Perfect size, nice weight. ... "
" ... Has a nice weight to it. ... "
" ... It is nice and heavy weight. ... "
" ... Nice weight, nicely priced, does a good job. ... "
" ... It's easy to use and has a solid weight to it eliminating the need to press down. ... "
" ... Amazing presentation with travel case and mirror. ... "
" ... For those that may travel with it, it's a nice addition. ... "
" ... So shiny, has a good weight and balance and is easy to maneuver. ... "
Ease of Use
39easy, use, simple, easier, easy to clean
+95%
-5%
" ... handles great, easy to use ... "
" ... The design works well, and it makes for easy cleanup afterwards too. ... "
" ... It's convenient and easy to use, though I still slice up my kegs from time to time. ... "
" ... It's easy to use and has a solid weight to it eliminating the need to press down. ... "
" ... So shiny, has a good weight and balance and is easy to maneuver. ... "
" ... It is easy to notice as it will start pulling. ... "
" ... Easy to operate, well built and the price couldn’t be better for the quality. ... "
" ... It’s beautifully made, easy to use, and easy to clean. ... "
Product Reliability
37years ago, razor, razors, gillette, chieftain
+70%
-30%
" ... Shpuld have bough this years ago. ... "
" ... Reminded me of old days. ... "
" ... I've only had the product for about 3 weeks now but so far it does the job. ... Just hope the twisty action continues to work without fail for years to come, time will tell. ... "
" ... After several weeks, I unequivocally report that the Chieftain has met all my expectations and more. ... "
" ... Switch for life. ... "
" ... Got the Chieftain this week after purchasing the Chieftain JR. earlier. ... "
" ... Like the title says, should’ve bought years ago. ... "
" ... Great product, been using it for only couple of weeks now but very happy with the results as well as future cost savings through purchasing razors instead of shaving cartridges. ... "
Weight
35feels, perfect, hand, handle, weight is perfect
+100%
" ... The weight and handle length are perfect. ... "
" ... Love it and it is heavy ... "
" ... Good solid weight in my hand when I'm using it. ... "
" ... It has a nice weight to it, feels and looks like a quality product. ... "
" ... The fit and finish is very nice as its the weight and handle length. ... "
" ... Nice weight, nicely priced, does a good job. ... "
" ... It has a nice feel in the hand with just the right amount of weight. ... "
" ... Feels good in my hand and had good weight to it. ... "
Fit
35razor, butterfly, blades, butterfly mechanism, mechanism
+74%
-26%
" ... A few years ago, I was considering trying a straight-razor but held back. ... "
" ... This thing is so much better than the old one I have its tolerances are so much better it holds the blades better and doesn't rattle around it just flat cuts better ! ... "
" ... The little travel case fits easily into my Dopp kit. ... "
" ... Nice metal work, rather heavy head, mechanism works fine. ... "
" ... I prefer the old fashioned screw on top razors. ... "
" ... The carrying case it comes with makes it good for traveling, even has a mirror and a place to store your blades. ... "
" ... Fit and finish is impeccable. ... "
" ... I actually really like the short handle cause it helps me stay focused and not rush. ... "
Price
34worth, money, worth the money, well worth, cost
+88%
-12%
" ... Well worth every penny and then some . ... "
" ... Worth the price and looks fancier than my Merkur which I love as well. ... "
" ... High quality product for a great price. ... "
" ... I have a few 100 and two 200+ dollar DE's that so a bit better but fur the cost not much. ... "
" ... It's absolutely worth the investment! ... "
" ... Price point is about right for the quality of product that you get. ... "
" ... Like 14 bucks for a 50 pack. ... "
" ... I guess it’s worth the extra few bucks because it looks amazing. ... "
Cleaning
27easy to clean, blades, hair, razor, made
+85%
-15%
" ... It’s beautifully made, easy to use, and easy to clean. ... "
" ... Make sure to follow the proper cleaning instructions. ... "
" ... Easy to swap the blades or even clean out. ... "
" ... The design works well, and it makes for easy cleanup afterwards too. ... Although optional of course, you may also want to invest in a high-quality badger brush to help make the lather and spread it on your face, and a stainless steel shaving bowl in which to make the lather. ... "
" ... It’s nicely made, heavy, the pattern in the handle makes it easy to grip, it’s easy to clean, easy to change the blades. ... "
" ... It's easy to clean and change the blades out. ... "
" ... And it's incredibly easy to clean (although cleaning the very edge of the comb and the hinge does slow me down). ... "
" ... If you take care of it , clean it after each use , it should become an heirloom item . ... "
Marketplace
25received, amazon, advertised, viking, product
+100%
" ... I was instantly taken aback to my childhood. ... "
" ... Thank you VIKING - you make a great product! ... "
" ... I bought a cheaper one from another company. ... "
" ... Shipped quickly and I believe it will last him a long time. ... "
" ... Thankfully, the Chieftan has come to save the day. ... "
" ... Product is as advertised. ... "
" ... Thank you for great product. ... "
" ... This product is excellent quality and exactly as advertised! ... "
Delivery
18box, arrived, packaging, came, packaged
+100%
" ... Even the presentation of the packaging it arrived in was a real treat. ... "
" ... The box is nice. ... "
" ... pleased with the purchasing and delivery experience, and my face is happy. ... "
" ... shipped and received as promised ... "
" ... I just received my Viking Chieftain. ... "
" ... It comes it this neat little box. ... "
" ... Arrived on time. ... "
" ... Arrived well packaged. ... "
For Travel
16travel case, razor, traveling, comes, second
+100%
" ... Thinking of getting another for my travel bag when I travel by car. ... "
" ... Accidently left one behind on vacation and had to order a second as soon as we got home. ... "
" ... I bought this razor as for travel/backup, but it quickly became my preferred instrument. ... "
" ... Five stars and definitely gonna get a second for travel ... "
" ... good for traveling with! ... "
" ... Very nice box with a magnetic closing thing, and a little mirror for travelling. ... "
" ... Amazing presentation with travel case and mirror. ... "
" ... The carrying travel case is very handy and I like that it came with that compared to other razors. ... "
As Gift
15bought, husband, boyfriend, valentines, razor
+93%
-7%
" ... But I seriously wanted to give my grandpa a gift that he liked. ... The gift was exactly what he wanted, and he could not get it anywhere else. ... "
" ... I bought two more so I can give them as gifts. ... "
" ... I bought this razor as a gift for my boyfriend. ... I recommended it to a friend as a gift for her boyfriend and I might even get my boyfriend's son one too if he's patient enough to learn how to use it. ... "
" ... Purchased as a gift. ... "
" ... I received this as a Father's Day gift and it's really awesome. ... "
" ... I bought this for my husband as a Christmas gift. ... "
" ... This was a perfect gift for my husband. ... "
" ... It was a valentines gift. ... "
Print Quality
14cartridges, never, cartridge, going back, back to cartridge
+93%
-7%
" ... It is certainly a huge improvement over the disposables and cartridges I had been using. ... "
" ... In addition to working better, it's a lot cheaper in the long run than modern cartridge razors. ... "
" ... I love this razor and will not be going back to cartridges. ... "
" ... So much better than a cartridge razor ... "
" ... Never going back to cartridge razors ... "
" ... Will be more economical in the long run over cartridge type razors. ... "
" ... Less expensive over time when compared to cartridge razors ... "
" ... Ive been using cartridge razors all of my adult life. ... "
Overall performance
14smooth, slow, product, well, super
+100%
" ... Haven't nicked myself yet so maybe the "Microcomb system" is doing its job! ... "
" ... It does the job well! ... "
" ... Fast forward and I'm 59 and just got my own ... "
" ... nice product, wish the handle was just a little longer but does the job well. ... "
" ... Super sharp, so start off slow. ... "
" ... Great job Robert. ... "
" ... It does it’s job. ... Either way, it does its job. ... "
" ... It has tremendous quality, just the right amount of heft to get the job done, and the company is very forthcoming with advice on how to use the product for the uninitiated (like myself). ... "
Returns
11refund, never going back, window, try, month
+9%
-91%
" ... will return it ... "
" ... but it's going back. ... "
" ... Being faraway i'll not send it back. ... "
" ... Can’t return . ... "
" ... One use and I'm asking to return this for a refund. ... If I didn't think it would affect my refund, I'd get some revenge and smash this thing with a hammer before sending it back. ... "
" ... Amazon’s return window was 1 month. ... "
" ... And I cannot ever return it since it is past the 1 month. ... "
" ... I returned it within days and never received a refund. ... "
Storage
11shelf, look, travel, mirror, magnetic
+100%
" ... The bottles may look small, but a little goes a long way. ... "
" ... The refill blades are much less expensive than any big-box store brand (Gillette, Schick, etc.). ... "
" ... It comes in a magnetic latch box with a mirror and plenty of space to store extra blades for when you need to travel. ... "
" ... Screw the handle and the doors open up. ... "
" ... The stainless handle grip is a little smoother and not quite as nubby and "grippy" as my Parker 82R super heavyweight handle but I like the this razor overall and a nice buy. ... "
" ... It’s not relegated to a drawer like the old cartridge ones were. ... "
" ... It came in a nice box, with a leatherette case inside. ... "
" ... This is a great product, works very well and is very handsome to look at on my shelf. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
10blades, made, change, well, makes
+100%
" ... It’s beautifully made, easy to use, and easy to clean. ... "
" ... It’s nicely made, heavy, the pattern in the handle makes it easy to grip, it’s easy to clean, easy to change the blades. ... "
" ... It's easy to clean and change the blades out. ... "
" ... The design works well, and it makes for easy cleanup afterwards too. ... "
" ... It's a well-made razor that's easy to clean. ... "
" ... Easy to swap the blades or even clean out. ... "
Color
9rose gold, scheme, love, thought, one
+89%
-11%
" ... But just to point out, the color of the product is ROSE GOLD. ... "
" ... The bladd itself is beautiful, I loce that rose gold color. ... "
" ... I think the Odin edition is a handsome color scheme. ... "
" ... I love the rose gold and black color. ... "
" ... The black and gold colored razor is stunning in appearance and is weighted and balanced perfectly. ... "
" ... A little heavier than i thought it would be but the design and color scheme ar gorgeous. ... "
" ... I love the color of it. ... "
" ... The color is amazing and the butterfly mechanism works perfectly. ... "
Software Platform
8razor, google, looks, error
+63%
-38%
" ... The chrome finish is outstanding. ... "
" ... Google said safety razors were the way to go. ... "
" ... The chrome is not pitting or chipping. ... "
" ... Firstly, it's a beautiful looking razor, I'm a big fan of chrome, so I was delighted at how gorgeous that unmistakable chrome shine looks with this razor. ... "
Setup
7follow, easy, use, razor, included
+86%
-14%
" ... The package included easy instructions and beginner blades, both of which helped to get the shaving off to a smooth start. ... "
" ... It was easy to figure out how to use and how to replace the razor blade with the provided instructions. ... "
" ... It was extremely easy to use, if you follow the instructions that come with the box you shouldn't cut yourself. ... "
" ... They have emailed instructions and followed up asking if I had any questions. ... "
" ... The emails and correspondence were top notch and professional. ... "
" ... If you follow the instructions included with the razor and give it an honest effort I am confident that you will love this razor too. ... "
Product As Described
7product, pictures, works, get, side
+100%
" ... Was gonna get the standard chieftain until I saw pictures of other reviews with this black, golden chieftain that just looked so nice. ... "
" ... It looks like gold in the pictures and the real product is more pinkish. ... "
" ... Product is as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... It works as advertised ... "
" ... you get the picture. ... "
" ... This product is excellent quality and exactly as advertised! ... "
Touch Sensitivity
7pass, light, get, 1, skin
+100%
" ... Plus the personal communication by the seller is an amazing touch! ... "
" ... you need a light touch . ... "
" ... With my r41 I can get this same quality with 1 pass and some touch up. ... "
" ... Feels great to the touch. ... "
" ... 1 pass and a little touch up and im good to go. ... "
" ... All the girls wanna touch my soft vikings shaved skin now. ... "
" ... I recommend being cautious initially and use a light touch until you get used to it. ... "
For Kids
6husband
+100%
" ... This has been going on since high school. ... "
" ... Give your sons good memories because you will not be in their lives forever. ... "
" ... For my daughter - she is raving about it. ... "
" ... My husband absolutely loves this! ... "
" ... Husband loves it! ... "
" ... Husband loves it ... "
Door
6blade, would, open, close, butterfly
+33%
-67%
" ... The twisting mechanism to open the butterfly doors would no longer twist and the butterfly doors fell off when I was trying to figure out how I would get a new blade in there. ... "
" ... First I had issues with the doors opening and closing, they would not close together. ... "
" ... Floor plate lifted blade up to interfere with doors would not close ... "
" ... When doors are closed tight the blade has a curvature to it. ... "
Water Resistance
6water, use, hot, shaving
+83%
-17%
" ... I found a combination shea/coconut butter and sugar scrub to use in the shower. ... "
" ... no psycho shower scene to fear, this razor is your friend. ... "
" ... Filled the sink with hot water, and did it right. ... "
" ... I can use this one dry or with dampness from the shower. ... "
" ... Oh, and be sure to use hot water. ... "
Packing
5razor, impressed, came, arrived
+100%
" ... Once I opened the packaging the razor looked and felt very nice. ... "
" ... Packaging: 5 stars ... The packaging is slick and feels very high class. ... "
" ... Even the presentation of the packaging it arrived in was a real treat. ... "
" ... Well thought out packaging. ... "
Capacity
4like, family
+100%
" ... Overall, I am extremely pleased with this product and have already recommended it to my best friend and my family members ... "
" ... All-in-all, I'm very pleased with the Chieftain and will recommend this to friends and family! ... "
" ... I leave the house feeling like a million bucks. ... "
Features
4touch, get
+100%
" ... The butterfly mechanism functions perfectly. ... "
" ... Isn't too small or light. ... "
" ... I recommend being cautious initially and use a light touch until you get used to it. ... "
For Running
3much
+100%
" ... And this is so much cheaper in the long run and there is so much less plastic to get tossed out. ... "
" ... Great first run. ... "
" ... It is like riding a bike and came back quickly. ... "
Call quality
3+67%
-33%
" ... I'm not calling them "nicks" because that's not what the are. ... "
" ... I smiled and always replied, "I'm glad to hear that you like it!" ... "
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Weight: 181.44 grams
Size: 2341 meters