I’ve used several different razors over the years to find that perfect one. I’m glad I bought the Ambassador. It’s just what I was looking for. You can adjust it to be more aggressive or more mild depending on how you like it. I like setting three, but adjust up and down sometimes. Don’t even worry about the price. It is so well made that it will last several lifetimes. I bought one for myself and my dad. He plans on passing his down to my son when he’s old enough. You can tell a lot of work went into the design. This is absolutely worth the money. You definitely get what you pay for!

Just gone mine with a N2 serial number, this thing is a beauty and shaves as good as it looks. The finish is very good, not shiny and not completely dull finish. As far as the shavin, very smooth got a very close shave with no irritation by stopping down on the aggression with each pass. It’s not pricey in my opinion it’s paying a premium for a premium product. I am happy I went for it.

When I first got my Rex razor about 3 weeks ago, I was a bit disappointed as I got some irritation. I stuck with it and got it dialed in to where I dont get any irritation on my neck area anymore. What I have found is this razor requires good technique just like other razors but to get that amazing shave you need to pay close attention to what your doing. Once you get familiar with this razor, you will get the best shaves you have ever had! I found for my shaves, a feather blade at a setting of 4 WTG and 2-3 ATG with a final cleanup/blade buff at 1-2 is my method if I want BBS. Matt is right. This razor will show the truth in your blades more then any other razor. When I got irritation I tried different settings, different angles, and all types of methods. Once I changed my blade that I normally use (Gillette Silver Blues) to a feather, that’s when the razor performed outstanding! I could dial in a smooth yet efficient shave with the sharpness of a feather to back it up. Speaking of blade buffing. I don’t really do it that much but this razor buffs extremely well with no irritation. The rounded edges on the guard make it real nice to go back and forth with it and it doesn’t skip or catch the skin at all. The weight of this razor is heavy BUT...it’s very well balanced. You need to pay attention to this weight as the wrong angle combined with the weight can cause either a skipping or a dragging feel to it. The wrong angle will intensify the bad effects of how the razor glides over the face as the weight will either assist or mess with your shave. It’s not hard to find the angle. You just need to pay attention with to it during your shaves. Once you find it and maintain it your good to go. The blade loading is real nice! It locks in and I get no chatter. Only thing I don’t like is the grooves in the head lock the blade so tight that you have to pry it out after your done with either your finger nail or a small tool. Something to keep in mind as I’m careful trying not to cut myself when I disassemble my razor for it to dry. I found loading the blade by setting it on the tray and then screwing the cap on to be the safest and easiest method. The other way to do it would be to push the blade into the groves and then screwing the handle down to lock the cap in. I find this method to be a bit dangerous as I feel if I slip while pushing the blade down into the cap grooves, I’m gonna cut myself. The quality and the make of this razor is by far the best I have EVER seen. The laser engraving is super nice. I kinda wish the numbers were a tad bit darker on the collar but it’s nothing major. The smooth curves and lines along with the finish and balance is truly remarkable. When you pick this razor up, it feels very solid and high quality. I can understand why I paid so much for it. Someone took some serious time into making this razor. Knurling and the handle are perfect. The knurling is very sticky to the hands and the length of the handle is perfect. I don’t like long handles as they get in the way when I’m shaving. I also like how the knurling pattern is different on the collar piece and the bottom handle end. It helps with muscle memory differentiate what part of the razor mechanisms your working with. The head has a nice slim design so troublesome areas like under the nose are easy to get to. The head also doesn’t have blade overhang to it so no sharp edges stick out of it! Very good head and the cap is nice. The 2 long posts to keep the blade in are super nice. When you tighten the cap to the blade tray with a blade loaded, you will hear a clicking/creeking sound (kinda like loading a slant razor) as the tolerances for the blade alignment are super tight. Once you thread the handle down all the way, the blade gap is spot on and the blade isn’t going anywhere. It’s ridiculous how tight the blade sits in the head. I like it though. Provides consistent results when shaving. There isn’t a quarter turn lock feel to it like a fatboy. I like how it just threads in and stays put. The collar is easy to adjust on the fly. No opening doors or loosening anything. Just turn the collar to whatever setting you want and go. I have the N1 version and the collar is definitely not adjusting during my shave. It’s easy to adjust when you want to but impossible to adjust while shaving. You have to physically grab the collar with 2 fingers to adjust it. If you try to just drag your finger across the dial it won’t move. It’s the perfect tension for the collar mechanism! Only concern I had was a small cosmetic spot that appears to be from the laser engraving on the collar next to the number 6. But no problem! It’s cosmetic and Matt stood by the lifetime warranty they offer. He was willing to buff out the small spot I noticed at no cost or swap my razor out no questions asked. Outstanding customer service! I’m holding on to it though as they are busy pumping these razors out and I love it so much I don’t wanna give it up yet haha! The threads on the bottom handle are super smooth. No grinding or sloppy or cheap feel to it. If your a mechanic you would understand what a good vs bad thread feels like. It’s smooth to tighten down and loosen up. The razor is NOT aggressive at all but it’s very efficient! I like aggressive razors and at first I thought the Rex was mild because I didn’t get that “bite” like you would from like an R41. It’s just as efficient as an R41 but it’s no where near as aggressive. I tried the Rex wide open at 6 and it mowed down my facial hair very good on the first pass. Didn’t get any irritation but my face felt very raw. So I dialed it back down to 4 and it feels much better. It’s nice to know that I can crank it up if I need to shave a thick beard! Very versatile settings for all different situations! I love the way you can infinitely choose what setting you want from .5-6. Sometimes a small bump up can make a good difference in certain areas you need a bit more efficiency. For example...I bump up to 4.5 around my chin and neck. Helps conquer the facial growth that’s all over the place in those areas. Overall I really love this razor! Just had a bit of a learning curve to it and took sometime to understand it fully. Some tips for anyone having a hard time. Try new blades that you normally don’t use and be open to switch up your normal blade. Light touch and let the weight of the razor guide it in its downward motion. Pay attention to your angle of attack. Don’t shave fast with it. Short to medium strokes with confidence and it will glide over your face. Don’t be fooled that this razor is mild due to its smoothness. It’s not mild...it’s efficient so start low and work your way up. It’s not like a fatboy where the lower settings are unusable. Every setting has a purpose so take the time to learn what works best for you. If you have any questions or concerns, Matt is here to help and he always responded to all my long emails I sent to him haha! It’s a fun razor to use and if you follow good technique and stick with it, you will get your best shaves with this! Highly recommend this razor for someone looking to step their game up or for a seasoned wet shaver. Don’t recommend it for new wet shavers as I feel you really need to know what your doing or it will disappoint the end user as it’s an expensive razor to start out with and you still have to drive the Ferrari in a straight line. Start with something a bit more forgiving and focus on technique. Once you got that dialed down then I recommend you head on over to the Rex club lol!! You won’t be disappointed! Thanks Matt for the great product and good support after my purchase!

This is actually my second Rex Ambassador review. I purchased a first run M series last year. There were some fit, finish and functionality issues but those were rectified as best as possible by Matt and team. The M series became a great razor. Now we are in a new year and we have a new series - the N series. They are following the Gillette system of date codes for these. The newest incarnation improve upon the original in a couple of important ways. The fit and finish are now perfect out of the gate. More importantly, though, they have fixed the issues some of us had with the safety bar "canting" (look up what canting is) and they have also made the adjustment dial slightly harder to turn. That is a good thing, actually. While I never personally had any issues with accidentally dialing a different number up while shaving, some people did so they made it harder to accidentally change the setting. All in all this is a fabulous razor, and one of my favorites to use. Personally I can't wait to see if they change anything next year for the "O" series. Though I'd be hard pressed to think of something that needs to change.