Merkur Model 180 Long Handled Safety Razor
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Product Reviews of Merkur Model 180 Long Handled Safety Razor
Product Review: Best Shave Yet...
Summary: 5 Stars
I have used every disposable razor available and several electrics, and the DE safety is by far the best. If you are looking for a quick 3-5 min shave in the morning this may not be the razor for you. If you have 10 min or more and even better, the ability to shave in the shower, this razor is amazing!! As many of the reviews will tell you, there is a learning curve to using a DE razor and some spots on your face may be tricky in the beginning, but give it a few shaves and you will see the difference. I now only shave 3-4 times a week because the shave is so close. I also use shave oil (shave secret) not a cheap gel or foam. I haven't tried a natural soap but that may be my next step to master the DE razor. Do a little research and learn the correct way to use the DE razor, many websites out there, and see if you don't have the best shave ever.Product Review: Best Shave ever!
Summary: 5 Stars
I gave up on the corporate shaving world, and went with this Merkur razor-stepping off the ledge and taking a long shot. what did I have to loose??
Well, I found this to be the BEST and most comfortable shave ever!! I matched it with Derby blades, and got 50x better shave than my Gillette Fuzion...
worth every penny! Plus I'm saving a huge amount of pennys not buying the crappy blades from Gillette!
Product Review: Best safety razor on the market.
Summary: 5 Stars
I have tried so many different shaving methods that I almost gave in and settled for the old Mach 3 stand by. I researched blogs, reviews on Amazon, and read just anything that I could find information on the best shave with or without cost considered. I bought this razor over a year ago along with the Merkur platinum blades and can tell you that I have finally found the best shave possible. I use Taylor of old something or other tub shave soap with a horse hair brush to apply lather. The shave is close and smooth. Yes, it takes a little longer but I don't cut myself any more than I did with a disposable head razor. The best Braun or Phillips electric can't even come close, the Mach 3 and the Fusion do not shave as well and cost a lot more money. I invested alot of money in a vintage 1949 gillete safety razor with a twist-open top, tried a Merkur with a shorter handle and twist open top, and this particlar old-school razor. The balance of the handle, the design of the head, and the over-all quality kept bringing me back to it. I suggest you save alot of time and buy this razor, a set of Merkur blades, some high quality soap and a good real horse-hair brush and toss the rest of your shaving supplies...you won't go back.Product Review: Better than Advertised
Summary: 5 Stars
There are a lot of great reviews for this razor so I'll try to make this as brief and practical as possible. This is an outstanding razor. The shaving experience is much more enjoyable and ridiculously close.
A few notes - I switched from a Gillette Mach 3 and if you are switching to a safety razor for the first time then I highly recommend that you invest in a quality shaving soap or cream. Don't bother buying this razor if you are going to use a standard foam or gel. I've tried cans and cream w/ shaving brush and there is a stark difference. The can is fine in a pinch, but the blade will not glide on your skin and you are more likely to cut or nick yourself.
Also, you cannot shave with this razor in the same way you would shave with a conventional blade. Don't press or force it. Make sure you dry it after each use. Finally - I've used Merkur blades and Israeli blades and found both to be very effective...
It's really hard to believe the difference. I went from shaving every other day because I hated the experience to not having to shave every day because the shave is so close (but I do anyway b/c this thing is just fun...).
Product Review: Better than I expected
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this razor for much the same reasons I hear others do - sick of spending lots of $$$ on disposables and also wanting to reconnect with how our grandfather's shaved. So I took the plunge and decided to try this out. After some research I decided not to spend a ton of money because I thought this may not work out.
Well, I have used this razor now for a week, and I am absolutely blown away by it. I have had closer shaves than I have ever had in my life. Just today I skipped a shave because I simply didn't need to, and I have a fairly heavy beard. I also use the tweezerman badger brush and Col. Conk's rum soap. The only thing I am missing now is a good aftershave.
If you are considering trying out a double edge razor, I could not recommend it more and this Merkur model is awesome. Just take your time, shave gently and you will find the cleanest shave you have likely ever had.