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* Merkur Classic Safety Razor, Straight-#178- Made in Germany * An Extra Close Shave! * Merkur High Quality Shaving * Chrome Finish Sturdy Razor * Straight Edge for a Luxurious Shave * Made in Germany The Merkur Safety Razor has a chrome finish. Its double edge design provides a very close shave. Its comfortable handle is designed for a non-slip grip. The safety razor has a straight edge especially great for an extra close shave. Blade replacement is so easy - simply turn the knob on bottom of handle turns to screw or unscrew head. Comes with one stainless steel razor blade. Made in Germany. Razor 3" in length. Merkur Replacement Blades available.
Merkur Classic Safety Razor, Straight - #178 - Made In Germany
I read the reviews and thought I would give it a try. My wife had complained that my beard was like sandpaper. I got a shaving brush,
shaving soap, and used my Safety Razor which worked but still not the
best. Decided to order the above. I was worried about the plastic on the
razor I read about, but no one else talked about it and people stated they used the razor over 20 years and it is still like new. So I said, maybe they improved the razor. The razor came in the mail and I could find no plastic or non metal part. The Merkur worked better than my old Safety Razor I have used since 1957. This was with the same shaving brush and
shaving soap. The only change was with the razor. They have the razor
design right. I did test my American razor blades against the Merkur
blade and the Merkur blade did cut closer. This may be my learning curve
with the new razor. Again I am happy with Amazon reviewers and I am
one too. My wife said my result is better.
Down right the best razor I could have purchased. Before purchasing the Merkur DE I was getting razor burn from the multi-blade cartridges. I tried everything, pre-shave ointments, steaming, creams, gels, different shaving lubricants, I mean everything. Finally I got fed up with having horrible razor burn and ingrown hairs, especially on my neck. I was originally going to go with a straight edged cut throat razor but the more research I did the more I wanted to purchase a Double Edge. I kept looking and this was the razor of choice. I use it with "Derby Extra" Stainless Steel Double Edge Razor Blades and its the more comfortable shave I can get. Still perfecting shaving against the grain and not just pulling the hair out but I'll get there. The only con I can think of is the time it takes to learn to use a DE and the fact that I do have to shave a little more regularly since it doesn't pull the hair and then cut it like the multi-blade cartridges do. All in all more then I could have asked for, haven't had any razor burn yet. And how can you beat 5+ shaves with a $0.20 blade!
I have very sensitive skin and have had problems with razor burn and ingrown hairs for years. I did some research and decided to go old school with this razor. I tried it for the first time today and was surprized how good my face felt after. I read that there is a learning curve, but I managed to avoid cutting myself. I highly recommend this razor to anyone that has had problems with all the "high speed" razors out there.
While not delivering on a super close shave, the Merkur Classic has the advantage of gliding across beard without tugging. 4 stars for it's smoothness.
I first started shaving with one of these things many years ago. For nostalgic reasons, if for no other, I ordered this razor. After receiving and loading it with a blade, I became painfully aware of why these things are no longer commonly available on the market, and why I was so glad to see the banded razors come into play. The Merkur blades are indeed sharp. However, it still felt as though my beard was being pulled out one hair at a time. Guys, there is a reason the single and double edged "safety" razors fell out of favor and style. The term safety razor is an oxymoron. The primary reasons relate more to comfort than to blood loss, although both are valid concerns. One thing about ownership of this thing; your wife won't be borrowing it. If she does, it will only be once. Still, it does give a reasonably close shave, or as close as you dare. With my banded razor, I could bear down on an area of my face that came out less than smooth after the first try. If I try that with this straight edged thing, I'll be going to the emergency room. A few years ago, I got into straight edged razors. Those things are also fine and will give you a reasonably close shave, providing you have the time to devote to shaving; God help you if you oversleep and look in the mirror with thoughts of doing this "quickly." The moral of all of this is, get the double edged razor if the rising cost of banded razors is your primary concern. However, don't throw away your banded razor and ensure you take your time with the double edged razor. If you get in a hurry, or are otherwise heavy-handed, you will need plenty of towels, styptic sticks, and band-aids.
I started shaving in the very early 70's. My first razor was the Gillette Techmatic--anyone else remember these? It used a razor strip rather than blades and one got a new surface by turning a wheel to get fresh blade surface. My father was a Gillette double-edge user while I was growing up, and I ended up with one myself. The kind that has the little hangar-type doors that open up for blade change.
One problem with those--they gum up the mechanism over time with accumulated shaving cream. I bought my Merkur in the late 70's, found on vacation. I was fascinated by the mechanism--so much simpler and easier to keep clean. To change blades, one simply unscrews the top surface which is attached to a long threaded screw inserted into the top of the handle. Put the new blade in, put the top on and screw down.
I have used my Merkur since I was in my 20's, and I'm in my 50's now. How many shaves would that be? My razor could pass for new. Periodically I can just brush the disassembled razor parts with some dish detergent and it looks like new.
I never liked the waste of either plastic-encased blade assemblies or disposable razors. Still seems like a waste when all one needs it just a new blade surface.
I'm not a blade snob. I have happily used Gillette, Merkur, Personna, Walgreen's, Wilkinson blades. I have a relatively soft beard, not the Fred Flinstone type, but it grows fast. It's another thing I really like about a double-edge. If you go on vacation and skip shaving a week or so it won't--can't--clog up like the multiblade systems. I've ended up loaning mine to friends on camping trips when theirs can't cut the mustard!
One of these Merkur razors is an investment, as mine proves. I am amazed when I see what replacement blades for these multiblade systems cost. I expect I'll be using this type as long as I shave.
This is one of three Merkur razors I have purchased - the first one was the long-handled version of this one - I purchased for my husband. We had a small fortune invested in the Mach razors - which never really worked except for the first shave. A few minor nicks the first few times he used it, but quickly got the hang of it and it gives him a very close, non-irritating shave (we also use natural goats milk soap rather than chemical "shaving cream"). Then I purchased this one (short handle) for my teenage son. He loves it, too. I also purchased the 1904 replica for myself - I figured if it worked so well for the guys, it might work great for the girls. And it does. Nice close shave without stripping my skin. Respect the razor, know the proper way to use a safety-razor and you will never want to go back to those other things again.
The short-handled razors like this one are great for my small hands and my teenage son, but a man with large hands would probably prefer the long-handled razor (which is about the same length as a Mach razor). Also, the 1904 one has "open" teeth whereas this one does not. To me, both types give just as close a shave - I see no difference (neither does my husband). Perhaps those who allow their beard/hair to grow longer before they shave might find a difference.
I like shiny metal objects that are built with care. This is certainly one of them.
I shaved for 20 years with multi-blade razors and their ilk, and it was a huge waste. How did we ever get so brain-washed by Gillette? Their only advantage is that they make it almost impossible to cut yourself, and let you fly over chin and jaw without slowing down, but they do so by giving you a much duller blade and a worse shave.
I have tough stubble: the kind that is dark again by 17:00, sticks in your finger like a metal bristle when it gets long enough, and tends to grow inwards, causing me constant ingrown hairs and other irritations at the neck, middle-cheek, and around the mouth. I had read-up on how to shave carefully, with the grain; tried countless different creams, foams, etc.; scrubbed, cleansed, loofah'd, etc.; took weekends off from shaving; and nothing ever improved it substantially, until I switched to this razor 3 weeks ago. Suddenly: the irritations are gone, my shave lasts all day, my face is smoother, and I'm paying a fraction of the price for the blades. It has been a truly transformative experience, and even easier than I expected. (I've had only one minor nick in 3 weeks, even as a beginner.)
HOWEVER, there are some important things to learn for this to work. The first is that you should immediately trash the blade that comes with the razor. I almost gave up while using that dull, sticky, blade, and I'll be severely disinclined to ever try a Merkur blade again. But then I got some nice Wilkinsons and the whole experience was transformed: smooth, quick, and effective.
Next, you absolutely must keep your face (not just the razor) nice and wet. I live in a dry climate, so this means patting on some more water once or twice while I'm finishing up. The lubricating strip on those $2-a-pop multi-blades makes it easier to shave semi-dry, so we forget about the basic physics, which is not really doing us any favors.
(Don't forget to dispose of your blades safely by putting them into the back-side of the dispenser. That took me a few days to notice.)
I can't compare this razor to others like it yet. However, it's very well made, of smooth stainless steel. The textured grip provides a rock-solid hold while you shave. The opening mechanism is machined perfectly, and is easy enough to work with, although I'm tempted to try one of the "butterfly" mechanisms some day, if they shave as well. I had thought about getting one with a longer handle, and was concerned about the length of this one at first; but as soon as you begin shaving with it, the short handle becomes a virtue, allowing you to spin, tilt and otherwise adjust your shaving angle quickly and easily.
Lastly, the whole experience is just much more satisfying. This nice hunk of stainless steel just feels solid and reliable in your hand, and isn't going to degrade with time. I won't be going back. I'll change shaving technologies again when they invent the laser that does your whole face in one pass...
I've owned this razor for about a year now, and I'll never go back to the triple and quadruple bladed razors that are all over the place. First of all, I no longer get the razor burn and ingrown hairs that I used to get with my old razor. I used to shave as rarely as possible, because it was such a horrible process, but this, along with a shaving brush and soap, makes me not mind it at all. I am still lazy though, so I don't shave everyday. Which brings me to another advantage of this razor: if you put off shaving for too long, this razor doesn't pull out long hairs, like contemporary razors do, it cuts them off clean, which is a godsend for lazy people like me. The learning curve is not as big as other people seem to think, just make sure not to rush your way through the first few times you shave with it.
About Merkur Classic Safety Razor, Straight - #178 - Made In Germany detail
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1718 in Health and Beauty
- Brand: Merkur
- Model: 178
- Dimensions: 1.00" h x 1.00" w x 3.00" l, .25 pounds
Features
- An Extra Close Shave!
- Merkur High Quality Shaving
- Chrome Finish Sturdy Razor
- Straight Edge for a Luxurious Shave
- Made in Germany
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