First time ever shaving with this razor and it's really good. For $20 it's great razor that has a great weight to it and the razor head isn't that aggressive at all. Definitely worth getting if your new to wet shaving and want a budget shaver that will give you a great shave at a great price.

This razor works quite well for leg-shaving. As this is my first safety razor, I can't compare it to any others, but I've been using it for over a year and haven't felt any urge to even try a different razor! I've found Astra blades to work best with this razor for me.

I love the look and feel of this handle. It is well balanced and it easy to maneuver. I bought it with a V3 head and, I have to confess that being new to DE wet shaving, that I carved my face up pretty good for the first 3 days between the V3 head and Shark and Astra blades. All of my coworkers were asking, "why is your face so red?" After a little more practice, which included some on-line instruction on how to use a brush and make a lather, I have been very, very satisfied with the V3 head and this handle (MR9) with Gillette Silver Blue and Feather Hi-Stainless blades. I give it one notch off because the V3 head may be a tad aggressive for the uninitiated and the handle is pretty slippery when used with softened water.

I was skeptical about buying this razor after reading online reviews. I thought what the heck it is only 20 dollars I'll take a chance, glad I did. The plating on the head was flawless as was the stainless steel body. This is my second safety razor and it is even better than my first butterfly safety razor which I gave away after using this razor. It has a good close shave and I love it. Thanks for a great razor and fast shipping I just ordered more blades and plan on doing a lot more business with Maggard.

I have had this razor for about a year and a half. I first started with a Gillette Super Speed, and was referred here to pick up a blade sampler. I liked the aesthetics and price of the MR9, as well as its heft. I tossed it on my order on a whim and I am glad that I did. It gives a consistently smooth shave and has held up well. The long handle and weight give it a good balance with no pressure needed. It pretty much shaves for me. It also gives good audio feedback. Last, but not least, was the great customer service i received.