Rex Supply Co. | Ambassador Adjustable Stainless Steel Double Edge Safety Razor - 101

I picked up one of these for my birthday and I could not be happier. Well worth the money. If you’re not a nut like me this could be your one and only.

I received my Rex Ambassador. It took me a few days to dial it in. I am now getting and extremely smooth and close shave. The weight is nice and the knurled handle is great. This is my new go to razor. I would highly recommend it.

As the title says, this Razor will ruin my experience with every other razor I own. It's too good. From Mild to Wild, as Matt says. I was impressed with the first shave, and even more so the second time around. You certainly have something special with the Rex line of DE razors. Very pleased with myself for pulling the trigger on this one.

I am someone who researches the life out of items before I pull the purchase lever. I have reached a point in life where I would rather purchase a quality product and be satisfied with it over and over. This razor is a quality tool in my shaving arsenal. The machining, I think is flawless, it feels balanced, and gives a very close shave. True, it is more aggressive so select a blade that offers good balance for that - if that is a concern. Coming from someone who has shaved with all of the above - from mild to more aggressive DE razors, and to strait edge razors, I'm one who doesn't mind the more aggressive feel. You will not be dissatisfied with the craftsmanship and performance of this razor and you will find yourself going back to it over and over again.

The looks and fill of this razor were great. The best I have ever owned but for me the blade positive was something I was not used to and try as I might just could not adjust to. It caused some razor burn but not bad.
Talked to DJ about it I am going to try the Konsul now, she has very very nice and I would like to
Thank her for being so helpful.
This was a razor I hated to return but I am sure the Konsul will be just as great.

The Rex Ambassador is by far the best razor I have ever used! Nothing else even comes close. Incredibly well designed, well made and beautiful. A Work of art that will last several lifetimes. Every shave is close, smooth and comfortable. Dial in the beat shave for your face. This is now my "go to" razor. While it is pricy, it is well worth it if you want the best shave ever. Get one, you will be glad you did.

The good news is that this is as handsome a razor as I've seen. It seems extremely well-made. Good weight, good balance. Installing and removing the blade is easy. Adjusting it is easy. How durable it is time will tell. The not good news is that, as others have discovered, it's very harsh and provides an uncomfortable shave with lots of nicks and weepers on any but the lowest settings--for me, that's setting 1. I use straight razors. I use Artist Club shavettes. I use injector razors and DE razors. The Ambassador is much less forgiving and far less comfortable than my straights and shavettes (unless I use a shavette with a Feather unguarded blade). I've considered selling it but I keep it because I keep hoping to enjoy it. But since any setting above 1 is a risk, it seems like a waste of an adjustable. While there are plenty of people who've had a similar experience the Ambassador also has lots of fans. So keep in mind that this is not necessarily going to be your experience. If I were to do it over again I'd probably get the Konsul if I wanted a Rex product. The Konsul is reputed to be far milder.

I own too many razors. The Ambassador is by far my favorite. The adjustable efficiency, smoothness and overall build quality is second to none! There is no other razor I’ve owned or tried that compares. Well done, Matt!

It is an amazing adjustable razor. I gives you a smooth shave. I tried with different blades already and the results are impressive. It is a little bit aggresive than my old Merkur progress but you can start in a low setting and increase accordingly

I waited over a year before finally buying an Ambassador razor. I had two double edge razors- on set and the other adjustable via exchangeable base plates. Although I was very satisfied with my other adjustable razor, I really wanted to try the Rex Ambassador after seeing many positive reviews online among the wet shave community. I have now had my Ambassador for over six months, and I can say that I have no regrets whatsoever about buying this razor.
It is well-designed, and well crafted with superior materials. It looks fantastic, and functions perfectly. It does have a bit more blade “feel” than my other razors, but not too intimidating. I really think this could be my last razor I’ll need to buy. Since getting the Ambassador razor I have thought of buying other razors. But then I compare them to what Rex has created and realized that it really is unnecessary as the Ambassador is such a great quality razor and so flexible because it is instantly adjustable.
Well done, Rex, well done ??

I should start from thanking the whole Rex Supply Co. team for hard work and producing such an amazing USA made razor!
Kind of new to wet shaving, had Leaf Twig for a couple of months, fell in love with wet shaving and was dreaming of a Rex Ambassador! Finally made a decision to pull the trigger and place an order. It came within 6 days to the East Coast since I placed an order.
The razor itself is absolutely stunning - knurling, design, material and weight. Everything is made for great shave for lifetime. For sure before getting this razor you need to have experience in wet shaving or if switching from cartridges - golden rule “absolutely no pressure, let the weight of a razor do its job”. Shaving every other day and using setting between 3,5 and 0,75 for a 3 pass shave. Super efficient razor, easily getting you to baby smooth! Absolutely in love with Rex Ambassador!

Absolutely a beautiful razor! Machined perfectly. Fit and finish arw superb! Operates and shaves loke a dream. BBS every shave!

Just amazing and so satisfying to use and own. The blade feel is real, but does not equate to skin damage/irritation. As an Envoy user, I'm used to the feel. But being to dial up and smooth the tough spots is new to me. Not your gramps' Fatboy!

After two hurricanes flooded my home in two weeks the clean up crew stole all my De razors.All I had left was a Rockwell T2SS. A very nice razor. The new Rex Ambassador arrived the other day. O my god did I miss that razor. I feel it is one of the best razors on the market. Four months was too long to go without a great shave.

I daily shave one WTG pass on setting 6.5, the shave is unmatched. I have course hair and sensitive skin, with a well hydrated lather this razor glides leaving behind little to no irritation. It does have positive blade feel but again, with a well hydrated lather I hardly ever nick myself. The build is top notch and with gold plating this thing is mesmerizing to look at. A second in a different finish will be in my future. I wish Rex had an "Ambassador" program as I'd be prepared to do any and all advertising for them.

I wasn't sure about this razor. It is pricy. But I was drawn to it because it is machined in the town I live in. I knew that the quality would be unmatched. I was apprehensive because people said it was aggressive. It is but It is built for a one pass shave. My mild razors take about two passes usually. I do have sensitive skin so I started on the lowest setting(0.5). I got a smooth and efficient shave with one pass while mapping out my beard. I got a small cut but no big deal. My usual trouble spots did not get irritated(around adams apple). One pass was all I needed and my shave looked gorgeous! It is adjustable for a reason. Do not expect to need every setting. in my opinion the higher settings are made for several days of heavy growth. If you have a lighter beard like me a one pass shave on 0.5 or 1 should be sufficient enough. It is the most beautiful and functional razor I have ever owned. Well worth the price of admission. Very useful if I am in a hurry in the morning because you really only need one pass. You are not meant to use every setting. This razor is meant for one pass and to adapt to your skin and your beard. I find that this razor performs better than the vintage super adjustable I tried. Great job matt! Thank you for creating a razor setting for me and my beard!

This is my absolute favorite razor! The shave is definitely first class and the Prospector finish makes it look as great as it shaves! I have one with the rhodium revamp that I use while on the road most of the time and the Prospector finish I use at home.

I'm very impressed with the quality, and results.

This razor is amazing. I first shaved with it on 5 which was too much for me. I also didn't like the blade feel because I thought it was too much. But then I tried it on 3 and it's super comfortable and it does a great job on 3. I actually did a head shave with 7 days of growth and it took it off so easily on number 4. I was leary at first but I love this razor. It feels very well built and feels awesome in the hand. I like the balance point and one of my favorite things is how easy it is to hold with slippery fingers. The adjustment works as it should and is smooth. I'd buy it again for sure.

All of the great comments are true! I went back & fourth between purchasing the Ambassador or the Blackland Osprey, but after watching several shaving videos. I decided to get the Ambassador and I am glad I did!!! I have been using it for the past two weeks, trying all of the settings and it is fabulous! All settings are great. My favorite setting is #5. I have several high end razors, but if I could only choose one it would be the Ambassador! If you want it, just get it!

If you want to just sit down with a beautiful razor, and admire its craftsmanship, stylish curves and beautiful symmetry, look no further than the Rex Ambassador. The Ambassador is not only very handsome and pleasing to the eye, but it also feels great in the hand with superb knurling for a firm grip. The price point is a bit high for a razor, but if you can afford it, and want the best money can buy, and want to thoroughly enjoy your shaving experience, look no further than the Rex Ambassador. Thank you Matt at Razor Emporium for creating an extremely handsome razor that performs as well as it is beautiful. I look forward to every shave knowing I will be shaving with my new Ambassador! Quick delivery and excellent customer service was appreciated as well! Only wish a polishing cloth had been provided with such an expensive purchase, and certainly believe one should be provided at this price point.

If you want to just sit down with a beautiful razor, and admire its craftsmanship, stylish curves and beautiful symmetry, look no further than the Rex Ambassador. The Ambassador is not only very handsome and pleasing to the eye, but it also feels great in the hand with superb knurling for a firm grip. The price point is a bit high for a razor, but if you can afford it, and want the best money can buy, and want to thoroughly enjoy your shaving experience, look no further than the Rex Ambassador. Thank you Matt at Razor Emporium for creating an extremely handsome razor that performs as well as it is beautiful. I look forward to every shave knowing I will be shaving with my new Ambassador! Quick delivery and excellent customer service was appreciated as well! Only wish a polishing cloth had been provided with such an expensive purchase, and certainly believe one should be provided at this price point.

Having only been using the Rex for about 12 days I think my impressions of the rzaor at this point can best be characterized as preliminary. Looking at the objective criteria 1) the construction of this razor is first rate. It is a solidly built and well thought out piece. Water can drain from the blade through the body of the handle out from a hole at the bottom of the handle. Even though the hole doubles as a way for its companion stand to be inserted for the razor to be upright when not in use, the hole serves a dual purpose. 2) the knurling is exceptional. I tried getting my hand as slippery as possible before using it and it simply won't slide around in your hand. Its like driving with studded snow tires (outlawed now?) 3) it has weight. The weight feels balanced in my hand, unlike the Viking Emperor Meiji which was handle heavy and always felt like it was dragging my hand down. 3) the adjustability of the razor is not tied into the numbers and half markers; it is not a click and hold adjustment but adjusts as you turn, whether a full half between the numbers or a complete turn from one number to another. This allows a maximum group of blade exposure settings from 1/2 to 6. 4) I purchased the standard stainless finish and the cap is smooth with a solid safety bar. As long as my face was properly moist I did not feel tugging or pulling of the cap as some users of the Rockwell 6S note in its SS standard finish. 5) although there is considerable adjustability of blade gap, blade exosure is fixed, which I measured as 1/16," which is quite a lot when you compare it to something like the Henson AL13 and I think this exposure impacts how the razor feels when shaving. Thus, the more difficult subjective evaluation of how does the razor shave is fraught with variables and as such, is only applicable to me. My first few shaves with the Rex were not very pleasant and I attributed this to my very poor technique as I am a newbie to DE wet shaving; having onlly started doing so since June 16 of this year. Once I read some blogs and saw some illustrations of what it means to "ride the cap" for a smoother shave I started cutting and nicking myself less and enjoying the shave more. I do like a bit of blade feel but initially the Rex felt so powerful that even slight pressure, coupled with the rather copious amount of blade exposure, regardless of blade gap caused me to cut myself. So dialing down to between 1 and 2.5 seemed to give me decent blade feel without reducing my face to looking like I ran into concertina wire. And as you all in the wet shave community know, the blade you use is crucial to the overall feel of the razor as well. So what's the bottom line? You're definitely paying a premium price but you are getting a lifetime warranty premium product that, with considerable adjustability will allow you to experient with different blades so that you can find your ideal combination of aggressiveness and smoothness. Essentially you have the equivalent of multiple safety razors all rolled into one. So, for all of you who have RAD, possibly the Ambassador might, just might cure you of the virus. ?

Thinking about buying this razor for a while. Wish I would have sooner. Quality is outstanding. The shave with good technique and prep was outstanding. First pass on setting 6 Second pass on 3. Got a bbs. Nice work Mark

I don't usually leave reviews but omg this razor is amazing. The quality of the shave and quality of the razor itself is just top notch. My only complaint is that I didn't buy it sooner.. Great job Matt & team!