Edwin Jagger 3ONE6 DE Razor Review
A lot of you have been asking me to try the Edwin Jagger 3ONE6. Finally got my hands on one. My buddy Brett has this razor and was kind enough to lend it to me. Fair warning: I couldn’t resist taking it for a spin before filming. So this isn’t a first impression. What you’re getting is a proper review, with a full shave already behind me. It delivered. That’s the short version.
The Packaging
The box is a slide-to-open design, already a step up from the usual clamshell. Edwin Jagger is out of Sheffield, England, founded in 1988. They’ve been in the shaving business long enough that the details tend to be right.
The one that made me smile: the plastic film protecting the inside of the package has a cutout that aligns perfectly with the shield-shaped logo cut into the exterior of the box. It’s easy to miss. Whoever worked on this packaging put real thought into it, and I appreciate that kind of care on something most people won’t notice.
Inside you get the top cap, base plate, and handle, each secured neatly. There’s also space for blades in the case, which makes this a solid travel option.
The Razor
Three-piece design, classic rounded head profile. The name is a direct reference to the material: 3ONE6 means 316 stainless steel, which is what the head is made from. The handle is aluminum with anodization for color. That’s how Edwin Jagger can offer multiple color options on this model. Practical choice.
Like Merkur and Mühle, Edwin Jagger doesn’t publish official blade gap or blade exposure figures for this razor. You’ll find measurements online from people who have done the work. Nothing official from the brand.
Price at the time I filmed this was around 160 to 165 Canadian dollars. Weight came in at approximately 58 to 59 grams. The aluminum handle pushes the balance a touch toward the head, but it wasn’t a problem. Comfortable to hold, easy to control.
The knurling looks simple, and I wondered whether it would actually grip. It does. The razor stayed exactly where I put it through the whole shave. No need to choke up or anchor with my pinky.
One detail some people care about: the blade tabs stick out slightly past the head. Head shavers working around the ear sometimes find this annoying. I don’t mind it. When you’re disassembling and the blade has stuck to the top cap from lather residue, having a bit of exposed tab to grip is genuinely useful. Makes blade removal much easier.
The Shave Setup
For the blade I loaded a Personna Comfort Coated. On my previous shave with this razor I used a Gillette Silver Blue, which also worked very well. Soap: Wild Fox Rituals Fresh Forest. I filmed this the evening before Canada Day, so to all my Canadian viewers out there, happy belated Canada Day. I hope you had a good one with friends and family. The lather went into my Bruce So and Dove bowl. Brush: AP Shave Co handle with a Mühle STF++ synthetic knot. Another Canadian product, which felt right for the occasion. Very pleasant scent for a late evening shave. Fresh, not too strong.
The Shave
About two and a half days of growth for this one. First pass, with the grain. Very comfortable right from the start. There is some blade feel with this razor, a bit more than you’d notice with the Mühle R89 or the Edwin Jagger DE89, which I believe share the same head. That extra presence isn’t a problem. When I’m detailing around my goatee, a little blade sense under the cap actually helps. You know exactly where you are.
The razor isn’t heavy. The balance sits a touch toward the head, but it stays predictable throughout. If I needed to get out the door fast and only had time for one pass, this razor would leave me in decent shape.
Second pass, against the grain. Smooth and comfortable. The knurling continued to hold. Confident grip the whole way, no slipping, no course correction needed.
Post-Shave
Alum block after. Barely a one out of ten for feedback. Tiny tingle in a couple of spots, nothing on the cheeks. And I was buffing quite a bit during that second pass. When you feel at ease with a razor, you get into that mode. It’s not always the greatest idea, but the 3ONE6 didn’t punish me for it.
Result: great two-pass shave. Practically BBS, including the spots that usually give me trouble. The efficiency is real.
The Aftershave
For aftershave I used Men’s Master Professional, a splash from Bulgaria. I tried it for the first time a couple of weeks ago and keep reaching for it. Rosemary and pepper, which sounds like a strange description for a splash. It works. Fresh, green, slight sweetness. Very pleasant. The scent doesn’t linger too long, which is a trade-off, but it makes it perfect for an evening shave. Quick dry-down, no tackiness, and the alcohol doesn’t leave skin feeling agitated. If you travel to Bulgaria or can find it somewhere in Europe, don’t sleep on it. It’ll be affordable and worth picking up.
The Verdict
I wish I didn’t like this razor as much as I do. I’ll probably buy one anyway.
The Edwin Jagger 3ONE6 doesn’t show up often in shave-of-the-day photos. I don’t see many people talking about it. Same with the Mühle Rocca: both are the premium stainless steel step-up from a well-established brand, both are underrated, and both deliver. If I had to compare them, they’re natural counterparts in that tier. Neither gets the airtime they deserve.
The multiple color options are a nice bonus too, if a coordinated setup matters to you.
Have you tried this razor? Let me know in the comments.
Thanks to Brett for lending this one out, and thanks to all of you for joining me. I’ll see you in the next one. Until then, stay safe and enjoy smooth shaves.