The actual Maggard razor I have is the MR1. It's a little shorter than the 10 and the handle is a basic knurled pattern.
PRICE: 8/10 - There are cheaper options out there. There are also MUCH more expensive options. The Maggard razor is inexpensive, I believe it goes for ~$15. I purchased mine as part of a starter kit that ran me ~$60 total.
QUALITY: 8/10 - The razor looks very good, and the finish is nice on the shaving surface. The baseplate has an odd manufacturing mark on the underneath, as the holes don't appear to be round. They are round on the top side. The out of roundness is not evident when assembled. Also, it is possible for the blade to not be even when assembled. This resulted in my first nicks.
User Friendly: 7/10 - This is marked down due to the care needed when aligning the blade. However, it is still very easy to assemble and use. As long as you LOOK at the razor prior to shaving, no problems. And once assembled, the blade stays in place.
Grip: 9/10 - The grip felt very natural. I did feel it a little slippery ONCE, but my hand had a lot of cream and water on it.
Ease of Replacement: 6/10 - This is a 3 piece razor, so it's not a drop in replacement. As mentioned, look at the blade to ensure it's straight. But once in place, it is not going anywhere.
Aggressive: 6/10 - It's my only razor, so hard to say. They mention the gap is 0.030" and the same as EJDE89 series.
Adjustability: 1/10 - This is actually N/A
Balance: 10/10 - I literally just picked this thing up and started shaving. It's very natural and can provide a great shave.
I would highly recommend a Maggard razor to a beginner. The price is inexpensive, and it feels like an actual tool when upgrading from cartridge/disposables. Also, they have great customer service and their starter kits can provide one stop shopping and quality stuff to begin.
PRICE: 8/10 - There are cheaper options out there. There are also MUCH more expensive options. The Maggard razor is inexpensive, I believe it goes for ~$15. I purchased mine as part of a starter kit that ran me ~$60 total.
QUALITY: 8/10 - The razor looks very good, and the finish is nice on the shaving surface. The baseplate has an odd manufacturing mark on the underneath, as the holes don't appear to be round. They are round on the top side. The out of roundness is not evident when assembled. Also, it is possible for the blade to not be even when assembled. This resulted in my first nicks.
User Friendly: 7/10 - This is marked down due to the care needed when aligning the blade. However, it is still very easy to assemble and use. As long as you LOOK at the razor prior to shaving, no problems. And once assembled, the blade stays in place.
Grip: 9/10 - The grip felt very natural. I did feel it a little slippery ONCE, but my hand had a lot of cream and water on it.
Ease of Replacement: 6/10 - This is a 3 piece razor, so it's not a drop in replacement. As mentioned, look at the blade to ensure it's straight. But once in place, it is not going anywhere.
Aggressive: 6/10 - It's my only razor, so hard to say. They mention the gap is 0.030" and the same as EJDE89 series.
Adjustability: 1/10 - This is actually N/A
Balance: 10/10 - I literally just picked this thing up and started shaving. It's very natural and can provide a great shave.
I would highly recommend a Maggard razor to a beginner. The price is inexpensive, and it feels like an actual tool when upgrading from cartridge/disposables. Also, they have great customer service and their starter kits can provide one stop shopping and quality stuff to begin.