Review Details

Edwin Jagger 3ONE6 Stainless Steel Knurled DE Safety Razor

Product Review (submitted on 29 June 2019):

Prior to purchasing the 3one6 I had been using a DE89 (Barley) which I loved but I was keen to own a more efficient razor. 
On arrival the 3one6 packaging and presentation is top notch. The box reveals its contents by opening like a draw. Visible beneath a clear window the draw contains a foam insert inlayed with each of the razors three pieces and a 5 pack of Feather blades . On inspection each piece of the razor is beautifully crafted. The head and base plate have a satin finish and handle is knurled chrome. Knurling on the handle is grippy even when wet. The head and blade when pieced together is slightly lighter than my DE89. What appears to be a unique head design allows blade loading to sit snugly and perfectly square every time. The knurled handle is slightly weightier than my DE89 barley handle which moves the balance slightly lower down. The balance point was an instant like for me and in hand made the head feel more nimble.
Eyeballing side by side the blade gap of the 3one6 is approximately twice that of the DE89. So yes, more aggressive but surprisingly still just as smooth in use.

Shaving with the 3one6 is everything that I had hoped for. It’s incredibly smooth yet efficient. Shave angle is very easy to find and has good blade feedback. In the two weeks of use so far prior to this review, I’ve not once had any nicks, cuts or post shave discomfort. A two pass shave (with and across the grain) is enough to deliver a fantastic shave requiring very little clean up afterwards. Post shave with the Feather or any of my other goto blades (Nacet, Voskhod, 7 o’clock green) there is very little - to no irritation. So far I’ve not tried shaving more than three days growth but it passed through that with ease.
Overall I can see the 3one6 becoming highly regarded and follow the respect, success and fame of the DE89. Yes, the 3one6 is more expensive but its quality and shave comfort is in my opinion money well spent; especially for a razor that potentially could last a lifetime. My DE89 has since become my travel razor and the 3one6 my daily and I absolutely love it.