Merkur Model 180 Long Handled Safety Razor
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Product Reviews of Merkur Model 180 Long Handled Safety Razor
Product Review: Handles like a dream
Summary: 5 Stars
It accepts generic blades like a champ and handles like a dream. It goes around contours, like the chin, easily. All in all, I am getting the best and most comfortable shave of my life with this baby, and it was very inexpensive.Product Review: Highly recommended
Summary: 4 Stars
Got tired of the mach 3 prices and irritation so finally took the jump into DE wet shaving. There is definitely a learning curve, so read up before you get into it.
Now, as for this specific razor, it is well made. There isn't a whole lot that can go wrong with these, they are quite simple. The only thing that kept me from giving this 5 stars for the most part is the knurling on the handle. I'd prefer it to be a bit deeper, when it's wet it can be a little slippery. It surely would not stop me from buying it again though, just a slight annoyance. Being a machinist has made me a bit picky on metal working, so I'd do it a bit different if I were doing it myself. Aside from the knurling, the threads that hold the head on are just a tiny bit loose for my preference. Again, it doesn't affect the product in use what-so-ever, just a slight quality issue that most people probably wouldn't notice, but is worth pointing out.
I haven't used any other DE razors to compare it to, but it seems like it's not too aggressive, but it can definitely cause some irritation if you don't have your technique just right. I'd say it's a good balance for someone just getting into DE shaving, but again, I don't really have much to compare it to. With patience and really paying attention to not using any pressure, I was able to get a very acceptable shave with no irritation. I let my guard down on my second shave and got some decent razor burn...woops!
Product Review: Husband loves it
Summary: 5 Stars
Bought as a gift for my husband, and he loves this razor. In particular, he likes the long handle. One thing: the blades are hard to find in stores where we live, so we ordered more from Amazon. I'd recommend buying a pack of replacement blades at the time of purchase.Product Review: I am a fool . . .
Summary: 5 Stars
I used expensive, inconvenient disposables for years. This simple device along with a stand, a cup, a brush, blades, and real shaving cream works just as well as disposables and canned cream and is not only cheaper but is also way more convenient (a years supply of blades and cream takes up very little space).
All you do is put the blade in the razor, put a little water in the cup, dip your brush into the cream jar (just a quarter-sized dab is plenty), mix it around in the cup, brush it onto your face, and shave. Rinse the brush and cup, hang the razor and the brush on the stand and you've defeated the evil gillette/schick monolith.
Here's what I bought:
Stand ($22, well worth it, the payback time on giving up disposables is pretty quick anyway). The stand is solid and looks good and very useful. Holds razor and brush.
Colonel Conk Evernice Model 775 Chrome Safety Razor Stand
Shaving cream (it's a bowl of cream, not a bowl). I bought it 3 months ago and I'm not a quarter way through it so it will last more than a year for me (I have a 50% coverage beard). Also, it doesn't have toxic substances in it the way commercial creams do. The sandalwood smell is strong if you don't wash your face after shaving.
Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Cream Bowl, 6-Ounce
Shaving brush (no more spreading the canned cream with your hands). Always hang the brush after use.
Tweezerman Men's Shaving Brush
Blade sampler (the reviews convinced me that you have to decide for yourself which is the best blade). So far feather is best, shark cuts me up, the merkur that came with the razor is pretty good.
40 FEATHER BlueBird KAI GILLETTE ASTRA SHARK LORD DERBY Sampler Blades
I can't believe how long it took me to figure out how to shave (more than 20 years . . . ).
Product Review: I like it
Summary: 5 Stars
I just received my Merkur Chrome Long-Handled Razor and have used it twice so far. I absolutely love it. This is my first time using a safety razor, having given up on my Gillette fusion. The closeness of the shave is amazing! I am getting pretty good razor burn, but as it is only my second time using it I have to figure that my skin will grow accustom to using it. It does take a bit longer to shave, but it's worth it. I currently use it with a drug store mug soap and a cheap boar brush from CVS but I think Wal-Mart carries the same brand.