Review of the Leaf 2 razor

(Skip to the review heading, to avoid my preamble.)

In no way am I compensated for this review. I'm simply writing it because I had a hard time finding women's thoughts on this relatively new product.

As of writing this, it has been my razor for nearly 3 months.

Background

I don't really enjoy shaving, but I do love having smooth skin. This is the first "sustainable" razor that I've tried. I was attracted to the design and the buy it for life aspect. I contemplated this purchase for a year with the original Leaf razor and pulled the trigger after the new design was released.

Prior to this I only used Billie, Schick, and several other disposable razors. These options suited me because I didn't need to shave carefully. It simply removed hair and allowed me to move on with my day. I'm not reckless, but I like to get it done quickly. My biggest gripes with these razors are that they clog easily, and the replaceable heads tend to pop off easily.

I use this razor primarily on my legs and underarms. My skin can be sensitive at times, but for the most part I'd say it's "normal" (whatever that means).

Routine

I use Astra blades and split them in half. I use both halves in the razor, since it can accommodate two blades.

This razor does need some kind of lubricant to keep it gliding smoothly across my skin. Plan water causes it to "skip" or bounce while shaving.

My routine is simple. Shaving is the last thing I do, so my skin has time to warm and the hair has time to soften. At least once a week, I exfoliate with a sugar scrub. Afterwards I use a body wash, this is the "lubricant" used for my underarms.

For my legs, I use hair conditioner to assist shaving. I don't apply any extra pressure, and I move at the same speed I used with my disposable razors. The hair on my legs is quite coarse, so I always shave against the grain.

Out of the shower, I apply lotion to damp skin.

Review

To my complete surprise, I was blown away! This is by far the best razor I have ever used. The price is a little steep, but I bought mine on sale--to which I'd say was well worth the money.

I tried the Leaf brand razor blades, but I believe they were too sharp for my skin as it left a tingling, stinging sensation for hours after shaving. I took a chance on Astra blades and have managed an incredibly close, smooth shave without any stinging, razor burn or irritation. Disposable razors would occasionally give me strawberry legs, but so far this is no longer an issue.

The razor itself is nicely weighted and feels good in my hand. The head pivots smoothly and is incredibly responsive. It feels like it's applying just the right pressure on my skin all on its own.

My legs (and underarms) are consistently the smoothest they have ever been. Every shave is close and completely non-irritating. I have not nicked myself once. It's so good, it cut how often I shave in half. I went from shaving every other day to shaving every 4 days.

I never used to have smooth second day legs, but now I do, and I'm not looking back!

Hair regrowth is also far less irritating on my skin than it used to be.

The best part of all, this razor doesn't get gooey and clogged! Any build up is easily cleared by opening the razor chamber and rinsing it out. This means I get many more shaves from an individual refill than I ever did from a cartridge.

Frankly, I'm still surprised just how good this razor is. I'm glad I took the leap (leaf?) and bought it! I will never need another razor, and I will gladly rave about it to anyone who will listen.