Merkur Model 38 Hd Classic "Barber Pole" Long Safety Razor
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Product Reviews of Merkur Model 38 Hd Classic "Barber Pole" Long Safety Razor
Product Review: A Great Razor To Learn With
Summary: 4 Stars
Although some of the wet-shaving purists might say this is a bit of an aggressive razor to learn on, I found it to work quite well in that respect. There really isn't much to say about it. It's a very well constructed, two piece razor. The weight is well balanced and it wields great shaves for me. Of course, one cannot simply expect to get great shaves from this razor straight out of the box. Practice makes perfect.Product Review: A thing of beauty
Summary: 5 Stars
First impression: it's a beautiful thing and it feels well-balanced in the hand. I'm a woman, so I have a lot more real estate to shave than a man (just saying!). That also provides ample opportunity for a good long test drive.
I bought this razor to replace my Merkur Long Handled Safety Razor - #180 - Made In Germany and it's definitely a step up from my old razor in both aesthetics and engineering. It is heavier than the #180, and probably on the heavier side of DE razors in general. Interestingly, while my old razor's handle is diamond knurled (a cross-hatch design carved up and down the pole, rather rough on my hands), this razor is only diagonal knurled (carvings in the handle run only one direction diagonally). So this razor handle is rather smoother. This will of course affect your grip. We ladies (or anyone who doesn't do frequent manual labor) appreciate the absence of pointy diamond knurls in the #38c.
Also, the adjustable screw in the base (non-blade edge) releases the blade assembly, allowing for greater safety and allowing one to control the level of hold over the blade. The only other razor I've used had a blade assembly that opened by twisting the whole assembly itself. That meant that if I placed too much pressure on the blade when shaving, I might twist the assembly to the side and loosen the blade. Not good! The #38c's design ensures that that won't happen.
It's something you'd be proud to display, as compared with many more utilitarian designs (#180, I'm looking at you), and it's a great work of engineering too. Full marks!
Product Review: Awesome DE Razor, but........
Summary: 5 Stars
The Merkur Barber Pole (i.e. 38C) is a great razor. The extra length and the additional heft due to the length provide a nice heavy feel to the razor.
Workmanship is top notch and one really feels that this is a high quality product.
One thing to note is that although very very nice, the razor is a bit on the agressive side. For someone like me who has extremely thick hair, I found the razor nicks me a bit.
I'm not trying to deter anyone from purchasing this fantastic razor, but the aggressiveness has to be taken into account.
Product Review: Beautiful but takes some getting used to.
Summary: 4 Stars
I love tradition. This is a beautiful razor. It's nice and heavy, very high quality and archaeologist will probably find this razor in almost perfect condition somewhere a thousand years from now. It does take some getting used to though, especially after 20+ years of pivot head razors that slime your face as you shave. It takes a bit more moisture and some finesse so there is a bit of a learning curve to using it. Things to consider: Trying a cheaper model to see if its for you before buying an expensive model. Trying an adjustable model that may be easier on your face. If you like this type of razor, it will pay for itself in a year over the multibladed, vibrating, slime your face with god only knows what type.Product Review: Best Shave I ever had
Summary: 5 Stars
After searching reviews for a couple of months on razors I went with this one. I love it. I got tired of paying the 4700% profit to Gillette and Shick for multiple blade razors that are nothing more than gimmics and don't do the job nearly as well as a good safety razor. I purchased Shark and Derby blades as well. It seems as if the Derby blades are the best so far, lasting me a good 5-7 days. I have a very thick beard and a terrible five o-clock shadow. But now I don't have that and my wife will attest to a super smooth face. I use Poraso shave cream/soap with a good badger brush having tried the Col. Conks shave soap and a few others so far. The Poraso seems to give me the most comfortable and close shave. I wish they had it in a Bay fragrance. I hear the Taylor of Old Bond Sandalwood is good soap too. I usually finish with a splash of Old Spice and put a little post shave cream on my face after that. I just prefer the Old Spice and Clubman's to all the new expensive stuff. Shaving is now fun and I feel and smell like I just had a refreshing professional barber shave when I walk out.
I have since purchased 2 Mekur long handled safety razors for travel bags but I still prefer the Mekur HD Barber Pole razor. It's heavy, well balanced, has a good grip, made to last a lifetime and delivers a wonderful shave with a good blade. Little nicks may come for the first week or two if you are not used to this but it's just a learning curve. I rarely cut myself now. Try this razor if you want to tell Gillette and Shick to shove their obscene profits where the lights don't shine and get back into affordable comfortable shaving that will be sort of fun.