Merkur Model 180 Long Handled Safety Razor
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Product Reviews of Merkur Model 180 Long Handled Safety Razor
Product Review: Closer shave for a lesser cost.
Summary: 5 Stars
Before purchasing this, I was going through a box of 8 Mach3/Fusion/etc cartridges a month, at the cost of $15 or more. The cartridges gave a very poor shave, and it was nearly impossible to get 'close' without some serious razor burn. Money was not my main focus for buying this, but when you realize you're spending $2-4 a cartridge for a mediocre shave, the Merkur becomes much more appealing.
I researched brands and models before settling on this one. There are a number of reasons I like this one versus others, but the most important for me was the longer shaft (at ~3.5). I've tried shorter shafted razors, and found myself really bearing down causing nicks and razor burn. The longer shaft reinforced the need to drag the razor down the face instead of applying excess pressure towards the face. I do need a second stroke against the grain to really get a close shave, but I haven't nicked myself on the 180 after a year of use.
In general, the blades are a huge savings over the cartridges that are so prevalent today. Using Merkur blades, the cost is about $0.50 for the same durability as a Fusion cartridge (at least for my case this holds true). The only cost on top of this is oil and soap, but I figure I would be using that anyways. If you're on the fence about buying this, it's worth it for the closer shave.
Product Review: Dangerous but close shave
Summary: 2 Stars
Sure it shaves close, very close. It's a razor blade, handle with care. If you're not completely awake, coherent, and patient don't use this razor. It will remove skin from your face. All razors will nick you, this type of razor will scar you. I bought this razor hoping to save money on replacement blades, it's certainly cheaper in the long run. However, it's not worth the savings if you constantly scar your face. The cheapest disposable won't cut you like this razor will. If you have lots of time and are extremely careful then this razor will be fine for you. If you're like me and want shaving to be quick and painless, then get a different razor.Product Review: Ditch Your Plastic Razor
Summary: 5 Stars
When the blades for my old double blade razor "disappeared" from existence (i.e., Are no longer available so that I will have to buy a new razor.), I decided to go back to the Old School. This razor is great! I have small hands, but like the long handle, weight, and balance. I'll never have to buy over-priced, plastic junk again.Product Review: Everything Perfect
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this shaver for my father who is very traditional and he just loved it!
Most important was the delivery time, since my father would travel in two days and I was distressed that the product has not arrived. But it came exactly on the day promised.
Excellent quality and competence in services. Sure, I will recommend to my friends!
Product Review: Excelent Shave
Summary: 5 Stars
Have been using this razor now for 3 weeks now and I love it. I use it withCol. Conk World's Famous Shaving Soap, Bay Rum, Tweezerman Shaving Brush and Shark Super Stainless Razor Blades and together they give me one of the smoothest shaves I've had since I started shaving (I'm curently 30 y/o), even along the jaw line. The razor is a completly difrent tool then the disposable or cartrage razors so it dose take about a week or so to get used to but once you do you will never want to go back. I tried it first with the can of shaving gel I used with my fusion recomend and I highly recomend geting a good old school shaving soap and brush. Buy this you wont be sorry.