While browsing Aliexpress it's algorithm led me to this curious razor. For the low price of AUD8.00 shipped and about 2 weeks later I now have the Jifuli Classic Safety Razor Aluminium Alloy Machine, in gold. It also comes in grey and silver.
The outer box is a nice touch with its Art Deco inspired graphics, and surprisingly non-Engrish directions text. Comes in a travel case and tuck of Chinese blades. Fit and finish is serviceable. There are some casting/molding imperfections on the top plate edge. The matt anodised finish seems thin and a bit uneven. So far, so average. Time to see how it shaves.
Loading up the blade, at least there is very little blade play. The overall head is a bit thick but not so much that it was hard to get under the nose or awkward parts of the jaw. The blade tabs are covered and the top cap is reminiscent of the Muhle Companion, which made accurate shaving a bit tricky but not too bad. The Chinese blade was terrible on the first stroke and I immediately binned it for a Minora awaiting its 3rd use. Much better. The Jifuli is mild and efficient, I'd rate it slightly above the King C Gillette 3 piece that's available at Coles. Handled well enough with it's thicker handle and the girth gave it a teeny bit more weight than usual for an Aluminium razor.
Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by the performance of this razor, especially for the impulse buy price of not much more than an Ice Latte.
The outer box is a nice touch with its Art Deco inspired graphics, and surprisingly non-Engrish directions text. Comes in a travel case and tuck of Chinese blades. Fit and finish is serviceable. There are some casting/molding imperfections on the top plate edge. The matt anodised finish seems thin and a bit uneven. So far, so average. Time to see how it shaves.
Loading up the blade, at least there is very little blade play. The overall head is a bit thick but not so much that it was hard to get under the nose or awkward parts of the jaw. The blade tabs are covered and the top cap is reminiscent of the Muhle Companion, which made accurate shaving a bit tricky but not too bad. The Chinese blade was terrible on the first stroke and I immediately binned it for a Minora awaiting its 3rd use. Much better. The Jifuli is mild and efficient, I'd rate it slightly above the King C Gillette 3 piece that's available at Coles. Handled well enough with it's thicker handle and the girth gave it a teeny bit more weight than usual for an Aluminium razor.
Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by the performance of this razor, especially for the impulse buy price of not much more than an Ice Latte.
