As passionate as I have become about vintage Gillette razors (thanks in no small part to Matt and the rest of the Razor Emporium collective), I cannot exaggerate my love for this fantastic, modern DE razor. It boils down to this: shaving with this razor is like playing a Stradivarius violin. In his seminal work, "A Philosophy of Music Education," eminent music educator and philosopher Bennett Reimer discussed the difference between "knowing about" and "knowing within." The type of knowledge one generates from learning within an experience is that which makes an experience unique. In music, knowing "within" is knowledge of a different order than knowing, say, what a quarter note is, or who to read in the key of B-flat. Music is unique because it inherently provides insights into emotions and aesthetic development that only music can provide. It's not just about making music; it's about connecting the experience with the emotions in ways that only music can do. Playing a Stradivarius violin makes this goal much more attainable in the hands of an expert than a cheap violin from a pawn shop. In shaving, sure we have to know "about" how to perform the complex actions of shaving, the grain mapping, the proper lather techniques, etc. But we have to learn "within" the experience of shaving. We experience tactile feedback. We act upon the razor, and razor acts upon us (much as pedagogue John Dewey described the artistic process) in a continuous cycle. Having the Rex Ambassador in your hands is like playing on a Stradivarius: certainly it helps you perform the complex act of shaving (with excellent weight, perfect balance, smooth design, etc.), but it helps you connect the act with the aesthetics of the experience, the emotional content of the shave. This razor helps you explore the aesthetic/emotional component of shaving in a way that only the greatest razors can. If you, like me, are one of those people who treat their shaving as an important ritual, as time to explore the sensual/sensuous nature of shaving, you must have this razor. It is the Stradivarius of the DE razor world.

I own several DE adjustable razors and believe this is most likely the best DE adjustable razor. The design is very good and the balance in the hand is superb. Above all, the quality of the shave is great.

Bought this beauty at the Big East shave meet. I am really impressed with the quality. Mechanics work flawlessly. Easy to adjust and gives the best shave I have had from a DE. Puts the Merkur's, Rockwood and Gillettes to shame. Will last a lifetime.

This is the best adjustable razor I have used to date. Simply put, it is one of the best razors, period. I experimented on the adjustment for 3 shaves beforr deciding setting 6.5 is the best for me as a daily shaver. I do not feel this is an ultra-aggressive razor nor do I feel it is too mild. It's just right. Setting 4 felt very comfortable for a 3-pass DFS but I figured out I can get to BBS in 2-passes on the max setting with some touch ups on my trouble spots. The Rex Ambassador is very smooth and efficient at the same time. It reminds me squarely of my legendary razor: the Paradigm 17-4. You will not be disappointed with the Rex; however, YMMV (your mileage may vary) as everyone's skin, beard growth, and pattern are all different. I have zero desire to buy any other razors now. Matt has done a fantastic job with the Rex Ambassador and has demonstrated great perseverance and humility during the difficult beginning. Rest assured that Matt has ironed out the design flaws from the M series. He has a customer for life right here.