I had previously owned the Rex Ambassador, and while there were many things I liked about that razor, I ended up selling it due to too much blade feel. Even though I never got a serious cut with it, it felt like it would cut me at any time even on the lower settings. I noticed several other folks that had the same observations about the Ambassador said the Envoy felt smoother, so I decided to give the Envoy a try. I'm glad I did, as it has quickly become one of my favorites. As with the Ambassador, the design, fit, finish, packaging, and presentation are all world-class. The handle knurling is the best I've tried, and since part of the handle is hollow, it does not feel overly heavy like some other SS razors. While it does feel a bit bitey with some blades I've tried, I've been able to use most of the blades in my inventory with no problems. I get close, comfortable shaves even going against the grain. I don't know if there are subtle differences in head geometry, blade clamping, or exposure between the Envoy and the Ambassador on setting 3, or simply if my technique has improved between then and now. What ever the case, the Envoy is a keeper for me. I heard Matt say in a recent interview that he was working on a milder version of the Ambassador, so I'll be watching out for that one.

This razor had a more aggressive feel than the Muhle I’ve had for almost a decade. That being said it didn’t feel overly aggressive - it was a mild but incredibly efficient shave. Quality construction and thoughtfully designed. The MADE IN USA aspect definitely drew me to this product, and it’s a local company for me so I was more than happy to support this company. You never own a REX, you merely look after it for the next generation. Can’t wait to wake up tomorrow for the next shave!

Je tiens tout d'abord à féliciter le vendeur pour l'excellence de leur service ! Bravo et merci. Concernant le rasoir lui même, comme je l'indiquais dans le titre, c'est un vrai bijou tant au niveau de la qualité de l'usinage et le raffinement du design ! À l'usage, il réunit l'efficacité et la douceur ! Je vous le recommande les yeux fermés !

I have to admit that I wanted to love this razor at the outset but it just seemed too precise and too harsh...I put it up for almost a year...please note that I've been wet shaving for over 40 years...but I kept coming back to it from time to time because I loved the look, the grip and the attention to detail harkening back to an earlier era...through trial and error I finally figured out that a slightly different (shallow) angle to this razor provided the most comfortable and efficient shaves of my life and that includes my personally honed straight razors...Matt has done an excellent job of paying homage to an era long gone while providing a new era of shaving enthusiasts with an exceptional razor and I am glad I did not give up on this "tactical" razor I own and I have over 200 of them...I'm proud to say that I appreciate Matt's dedication to the art of shaving and I have grown to appreciate his passion for his love of history and for giving us a "" tool" that makes our lives better each day...thank you Matt for your passion and for your contribution to this mundane but absolutely necessary task each day...I absolutely love this razor and am most assuredly thankful for your life's pursuit of the perfect shaving experience...it has taken a while for me to climb on board...but I'm there and I am forever grateful for your contribution...continued success is my wish...I cannot wait to see what is next from Matt and Razor Emporium's vision...thank you Sir!