I decided to see what the standard head was like and bought the base plate (everything else is the same) – as you can see from the photo comparing it with the 67 tech the base plate is similar, but a more sturdy design. Our Original Bamboo Razor handle fits both our Original Steel Blades and our Sensitive Steel Blades. The open comb has been likened by some to the Gillette New, This I cant comment on, but I did find the OC a bit aggressive - this is odd because for years I used an OC Souplex, but hey ho, probably down to my technique. In this Bulldog Bamboo Razor review, we will take a look at this product, its features, and if it’s worth your money. They mention how the handle is produced from glass or bamboo, and the packaging is paper, all of which is produced from recycled sources BUT the one thing they never mention are the heads, or the trays they come in for that matter.

Made from solid stainless steel this should last almost a lifetime, it can be requested in gold plate or silver plate if you want.not to say that you can't still obtain the odd one or ten odd razors which may take your fancy as the years go by ! As you’ll know from my blog, I am no stranger to Bulldog Skincare products, and have used a couple of them in my grooming regime. Well today it turned up and what a lovely looking razor and all thoughts of having made a rash decision were banished. The deluxe (open comb) 11 tooth head is described as semi aggressive, but I found it a little too aggressive – part of this might be down to the weight of the razor (100gms) and part of this is probably down to my technique.

The handle is in the typical “Bulldog” style and is laser etched on the end with the Ikon logo – a nice touch. If you do not update your preferences, we will assume that you are happy to receive amazing offers and news. This is a bit of a random one but since I considered it, the issue has been niggling away at me for a while now. When I first handled it (yesterday - it had arrived at work, while I was away on a business trip to Italy), I noticed the blade gap, and was a little apprehensive that it might not be as 'mild' as expected (I normally shave with a Futur set to 1, or a Toggle set to 3); the gap appears larger than on the Toggle at least. And what's more, and not that I'm against companies trying out a new sustainable 'sub-company/brand', bulldog is owned by a huge company that owns a bunch of other personal care companies such as the very prominent shaving brand Wilkinson Sword.Good review, I have been shaving with my Ikon deluxe head/ bulldog handle razor for about 3 weeks now and have just checked it for any rust as you got me a bit worried.

The Bambaw razor is heavier than other razors, but this additional weight also helps in the shaving ease. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.There are choices to be made that are not only right for our grooming routines but also for the planet. For this reason, we use cookies and third-party services to improve the services we offer, display relevant advertisments and receive usage statistics. Each head features 5 tempered steel blades, a lubricating strip, and a precision trimmer and pivoting design. My preference is for mild razors, and having never used an OC before I was apprehensive, but it's fine. It’s made from Bamboo with the other components being metal, which is obviously better for the environment.

The heads seem to be the exact same as any other standard razor (a mix of plastic and metal), and the case they come is hard plastic too. But I like it's aggressive nature and after I got used to it I have found it to be a great daily razor, 2 passes and a quick tidy up and I am done. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. Now from a business perspective, using the same or very similar razor heads to the ones being produced for the other shaving companies (using probably the same machines) could be a very lucrative operation, with the massive upside of snapping up a whole bunch of new clientele from a different demographic (ones that are actively trying to live more sustainably). I had also fully intended to separately purchase a bulldog handle, as I'd realized the longer handle on my Merkur (a length shared by the classic Weber handle) was a nightmare for my larger than average hands.

The Bulldog Aftershave balm works well, has a light scent and kept my skin feeling nice and soft, with no redness or burn. This photograph (above) compares the 67 Tech (left) with the Ikon (right) and there are striking similarities, though I like to think of the Ikon design as being more robust and hopefully long lived – that said as you can see from the photo there is some slight rust staining on the head.