For years I have lamented the razor options for women here in the states. You basically had two options: the brightly colored and obscenely overpriced Gillette Venus or that clumsy looking monstrosity from Schick. I even distinctly remember searching the internet for a nicer looking alternative about six years ago, when I got fed-up with the pool blue Venus handle and it’s $22 four-pack replacement package. If I was going to be paying that much for a razor, it should at least look glamourous enough to be at home next to the marble sink and brass faucet I have yet to afford.
At that time, no such alternative existed. So, imagine my great surprise and elation when I recently discovered a new kid on the block: the Flamingo Razor. Not only are the Flamingo and its replacement cartridges less expensive than the Venus, but it is available in three chic colors: Taro & Rose Gold, Mint & Gold, and Pomelo & Silver. My pick was the Taro, which I would describe as a light grey with a hint of lavender.
One of the features I love the most about the Flamingo Razor is that the handle is one solid piece unlike the Venus which has these little rubber grips and tabs that breed black mold like nobody’s business.
Eww! What?
Yes!! It was so gross that I would usually toss the handle every year or so and then head back to the store to select yet another neon blue or grape purple handle that I resented.
Now, I ordered the Flamingo Shave Set from their website for $16 with free shipping and it came with the handle in your choice of lovely, non-cloying colors, two 5-blade razor cartridges which I believe are made in Germany, a razor hanger, a travel sized flamingo shave gel, and a decent sized skin smoothing body lotion all housed in a translucent travel bag.
Usually I’m not much for shave gels or creams because I don’t like the smell of fake raspberries or powder. But this gel. Seriously. I kid you not. Oh my god. It smells like that $500 a night hotel in New York City. You know, the one you would never stay in if it was your own money, but you’re glad you got the chance?
Sandalwood. Yes, I believe the scent is sandalwood and money. And boy is this gel rich. It lathers up like a creamy dream and actually stays on my leg while I hobble around in the shower trying to reach my ankles. I cannot make this up. It actually is that good.
Needless to say, when I realized they now sell Flamingo products at Target I immediately, without hesitation, bought the full-sized can of cushiony shave gel.
Okay, so apparently I have made it this far and not even mentioned how well the blades actually cut your hair. The answer to that is: extremely well. It’s five blades and not a lot of unnecessary strips and bands around the circumference. Just five sharp blades that plow through that mid-winter stubble like a dream.
Sold. Thank you to the folks behind Flamingo who recognized that I needed a better shave.
This is in no way, shape, or form sponsored. I’m just a big fan!
