Merkur Heavy Duty Safety

I have used one of these for at least the last ten years, and it is the closest shave you will ever get by yourself. Keep in mind that this is a straight forward razor and when you start using it, it shaves alot closer than normal-learn to shave all over and enjoy the best shave you will ever have. As for the price, I do believe I paid the same for it ten years ago, no price increase, and a pack of blades can last two months easy.

Please note, when I say 'razor' some people think I am talking about the blade, but I am actually talking about the instrument which holds the blade. Personally, I think this is because there used to be a wrestler called 'Razor Ramon', who used to have a double edge blade as his symbol. Now, At first I cut myself a lot with this razor but I think that was because I went too fast and didn't use a proper technique (keep in mind I thought the top part was curved because you were supposed to roll it on your face during each stroke; instead the blade should be moved at one angle only). In fact after my first shave with this razor I was so disappointed with it I gave it to my dad and didn't think I would ever use it again. Half a year later I found out my drugstore stopped carrying Gillette Sensor (which was the only product that seemed to work o.k. for me, i.e. few nicks and a descent shave while allowing me to sculpt my goatee). So I had no choice but to ask my dad for the Merkur... Read more

The reason I say revolution is because getting the best shave truly requires a revolving path back to older, finely-made technology.

This product is amazing. very good shave. Recommend at least 3 passes, a fine shaving brush and cream. Highly recommend it rather than those soon to be 40 blades and extra aloe strips modern blades. It's simple and it works. Ultimate control amazing.

Along with being a quality razor handle, and, with some practice, easier to use than a double, triple, quadruple, quintuple blade razor, this product will also pay for itself in the course of a few months. A pack of 5 double-edged razor blades (I use Wilkinson) costs about $ 1.80. A pack of the latest triple or quadruple blades (four or five cartridges) costs about ten dollars. At that price, you can afford to change your blades more often.