It ended up being $17.20 after shipping. They asked if I would accept 20% back because the handle was the wrong color. I said sure. An hour later a wish customer service rep notified me that they were issuing a full refund. So, I now have a free pink handled razor.
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It shaved okay. I found it frustrating because I kept wanting a shallower angle than I could get with this razor. The casting shows good design and execution. The finish is where this razor falls short. Edges are sharp, things don't line up like they could of with just a bit more care in the finishing process. The two halves of the razor are not quite symmetrical, one side being a bit thicker than the other. Not enough to change the feel of the shave as I switched hands, but there nonetheless.
I like it enough that I will go ahead and add a Kai Kasho Captain Woody to my list of razors to get in the future, and trust that it will have a narrower profile than the zinc cast clone, which is really my only complaint about the razor. All the other stuff can be overlooked in a less than $20 razor.
Would I recommend this razor over a Weck as a good starter razor for shavettes? Not if you are looking for that straight razor-like shave. It does shave well, but not outstandingly so. I found myself being far more impressed by the Feather Super Pro blades than the razor, to be honest. Based on my shave with this razor, I think the cheaper Feather and Kai razors are probably worth the investment over a Wish or Alibaba special, just for the better fit, finish, and materials.
This will make an excellent travel razor for me, I think.
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