I have been using this razor since receiving it a little more than 30 days ago. It is far and away the finest razor I have ever owned. When I started out with my Envoy, I realized that I would have a learning curve with it. It is a pretty heavy razor, its weight is significant. I had to learn the muscle tricks of using this. All fine instruments require much practice to master. Just as the violinist must practice, and learn the ways of that specific instrument, so I need to practice, and learn the ways of my specific Envoy XL. I have come a long way in the learning journey since my first shave with it. I did know right away that I was getting truly good shaves with my Envoy. I was greatly encouraged by this. I remembered the old Schick commercials, “You have to train your face for 30 days.” That is how it seems to be for me. Each shave is a little better for me, as I understand the ways of the razor just a little better. It is very finely crafted. I love the weight. I love the feel of it. I love the performance I am getting from it. I am willing to be patient and train myself to the razor, and I think I am reaping rewards from it. Recently, I have begin to shave “against the grain” under my chin, along my throat. I have always been terrified of reversing the razor head in that area but I have a little more courage now with the Envoy in hand. I have gotten 2 nicks so far, but my going slowly and patiently, my throat area is more closely shaved now. This razor is machined by Americans. It is made in America. I’m not sure where the steel is sourced from — I hope it originates from the earth of our American states, as well. I am proud to support American machinists and all the people who worked so hard to bring this razor to market. I am proud to support Rex Supply and all of its employees, and Razor Emporium and all of its employees, because these folks bring excellence in shaving products to the table. Another way of putting this is: suppose I was given all the steel blanks I wanted and whatever machinery I wanted. I still could not machine a beautiful instrument like this one. I don’t have the needed experience. But I can support American professionals who can produce it. I considered getting this plated in rhodium. I had the Razor Emporium refurb service do that to one of my Gillette Tech razors. I was so tempted to get this new razor plated, too. Cost was not an issue for me. I seesawed on whether to get it plated, then finally decided to try it with just the standard finish. I do plan to order additional razors and I will definitely make use of the plating service to see if it makes a difference to my shaving routine. I started shaving at around age 14, always with razors of poor quality. Today, I am a couple years from retirement. I am so pleased that I bought the Envoy XL.

Georgeous looking razor. Very premium feel and look. Unfortunately it was a bit aggressive for me. But can be and apparently is perfect for others.

The fit, finish, and design of the Envoy XL is excellent. The design allows for easy rinses and cleanup as well. Compared to my Rockwell T2 in brushed stainless, my Envoy in standard finish looks superior. While not adjustable, I never miss that feature due to the ideal blade exposure, and considering the cost savings over adjustables it is a great value. Bravo Rex!

Beautifully made but not impressed with the shave, pretty dissapointed, returned it