Merkur Model 180 Long Handled Safety Razor
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Product Reviews of Merkur Model 180 Long Handled Safety Razor
Product Review: Excelent for first time users
Summary: 5 Stars
This is my first safety razor and I haven't cut myself in the first month or so that I've had it. I was really worried that I would cut my face up the first time I tried, but now I can get a clean comfortable shave in as long as it would take with a normal razor. The only thing I would want different is more weight, but I would have bought the heavy one if it made that much of a difference. Overall its a great razor.Product Review: Excellent Investment
Summary: 5 Stars
This was the first of 3 Merkur razors I have purchased - 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 one for my teenage son (it's the one just like this one, only with a short handle). He loves it, too. I 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 are great for my small hands, 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.
Product Review: Excellent. Make sure you know what you're doing!
Summary: 5 Stars
1) The razor is an excellent alternative to being a gillette/schick slave.
2) It is a very cheap shave, a very close shave and a very easy shave, once you know what you're doing.
I have very very sensitive skin and the first time I used this razor, I had tons of nicks. It was not a good situation. I was then told by a friend to follow the following procedure and my shave has been great ever since:
While in a hot shower, wash your face with a good preshave scrub to scrub away all dead skin (I use 1 by Anthony, but i'm sure they are all good.)
I then coat my face with "nivea 3", which is nivea liquid 3-in-one body soap, shampoo and shaving cream. I'm sure any shaving cream is good.
I then proceed to shave down/across my face and neck. I eventually go over the rough spots against the grain to get extremely close. I use very short strokes.
Warning -> Be careful when changing the blade and when shaving over pimples!
Product Review: Fantastic Shave!
Summary: 5 Stars
The razor takes a bit of getting used to when you switch over from a regular Mach 5, but after a week or so, I picked up on how to use it, and I'm getting extremely close shaves, with no razor burn. These are also much easier to trim with than one of those Gillette or Schick monstrosities. Before I got this razor, I did not look forward to shaving. Now, however, shaving is relaxing and pleasant. Hot shaving cream and a good shave are great right before going to bed. Get a Merkur!Product Review: Finally, the shave I've been looking for.
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been working my way up from an electric razor 20 years ago to this, and it's been getting better all the time. I used to use the Gillette 3-blade disposables, and that was okay. Relatively smooth, and the wife was happy.
Now, having switched to the Merkur #180, I'm never going back to any cartridge - evah. Too expensive, too many ingrown hairs, and now I know my shave wasn't nearly as close as it could have been.
I tried the #180 last week with some Derby blades, and the first couple times were not too great. I was very delicate with how I held the handle, didn't apply pressure during strokes, etc. Now I'm a bit more confident, I bought a good badger-hair brush and some decent soap, and things have gotten much better.
My face is smoother than ever, it's easier to shave in the morning due to less overnight growth, and the wife is even happier. Smoove, baby.
Here are a few tips I'd recommend if you're starting to use a DE razor:
1. Exfoliate just before shaving - I use St. Ives with pulverized walnut shells. When I don't exfoliate first, the shave isn't as close.
2. Shave in the shower. It's more difficult to master, but a good mirror is invaluable until you get the hang of it. Shower shaving is great because the steam softens your beard, the razor is easier to clean, and when you're done there's no residue behind ears, etc.
3. Alcohol-based after shave is for chumps. Get a good after shave that moisturizes. Amazon has tons of them for sale - check the reviews. I like the products by Geo F. Trumper.
4. Don't be afraid to pursue the closest shave possible. Having a babybutt-smooth face doesn't make you a metrosexual - it's evidence of a real man who knows how to take care of himself. If you also have a spray-on tan, well then it's time for some introspection.
Most broads like a smooth face. Enjoy.