Merkur Classic Safety Razor, Straight - #178 - Made In Germany
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* Merkur Classic Safety Razor, Straight-#178- Made in Germany * An Extra Close Shave! * Merkur High Quality Shaving * Chrome Finish Sturdy Razor * Straight Edge for a Luxurious Shave * Made in Germany The Merkur Safety Razor has a chrome finish. Its double edge design provides a very close shave. Its comfortable handle is designed for a non-slip grip. The safety razor has a straight edge especially great for an extra close shave. Blade replacement is so easy - simply turn the knob on bottom of handle turns to screw or unscrew head. Comes with one stainless steel razor blade. Made in Germany. Razor 3" in length. Merkur Replacement Blades available.
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- An Extra Close Shave!- Merkur High Quality Shaving
- Chrome Finish Sturdy Razor
- Straight Edge for a Luxurious Shave
- Made in Germany
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By Ash (abroad)
Many decades ago in the USA streetcar tracks were ripped out in cities all across the country and replaced with buses. And it was called "progress." What actually happened in these cities was that the public officials were bribed, excuse me, enticed, by the manufacturers of buses, tires and producers of gasoline to scrap all street cars and trollies and enter the 20th century. The product that replaced the street car was actually inferior. Same for the DE razor: manufacturers discovered they could make more money with an inferior product but call it "progress."
The first time I used my Merkur Classic was on my chest (my wife likes it smooth) and as it isn't particularly hairy it wasn't much of a challenge. Holding the razor lightly I only nicked myself twice around the collar bone. My second shave was on my chest as well - didn't have any nicks that time but applied too much pressure and had serious razor burn.
The third shave was on my face and I rate that shave "fair" with no nicks. The 4th shave was "good" but nicked myself badly working a patch of hair on my neck that I just couldn't get close enough. What made the 4th shave "good" was that I relaxed and trusted myself, actually closing my eyes and going by feel like I do with other shaving implements. The 5th shave was "very good" with no nicks and not much mirror time as I was in the zone. The only problem I have now isn't with the Merkur or the blade but simply discovering the best was to get those 2-3 places on my neck and jaw line that aren't easily shaved.
Update: I got my first "excellent" shave with this razor the other day. By "excellent" I mean superior to any 4 blade contraption or the latest from Braun or Norelco. It wasn't bloodless however and it wasn't quick. Today (I don't shave everyday) I got "excellent" shave #2 with much less blood in about the same amount of time. Also, I am using the mirror less and less, instead relying on touch/feel and intuition.
When I am satisfied I have gotten the ins and outs of this razor down pat I may upgrade to a Merkur Futur.
By Crazy Joe Devola (Kentucky)
Merkur is the only razor for me. I liked this one so much, I also bought the slant version. This puts my Gillette to shame. It's well worth the cost.
By J. S. Vila (Toluca, Mexico)
I bought this for my father. The quality and finish are great. The grip is comfortable and won't slip. I had never bought anything from this brand before, but now would definitely do it again.
By J. Ard
Nice weight, looks good. When I took it out of its box, I could immediately tell I was holding a tool that was made with pride. The finish was beautiful, everything fit precisely together. Think of going to wall-mart and buying a knockoff tool, and then comparing that same tool to a craftsman or other reputable tool maker. You can tell the difference by sight/weight/balance and feel. I also purchased a parker 22r gunmetal finish butterfly safety razor - I recommend the merkur. I learned Merkur is owned by Dovo - a reputable straight razor company located in Solingen, Germany known as the "city of blades." They have stringent quality control and a product can only be marked with the "Solingen" name if it meets the criteria for quality set by the government. This merkur razor is branded Solingen. You won't be disappointed with this product.
**Note: when I purchased this razor I did so thinking it was the HD (34C) version of this razor. I became confused when I noticed it was called the classic but the picture looked so much like the classic HD. Anyway, the razor arrived and the manufacturer item number on the box is 9034001. This number corresponds to the 34C or "Heavy Duty". Apparently it goes under the name HD, 34C and 178 on the internet. I can't say if this is a mistake on the part of the various vendors or if Merkur perhaps changed the name somewhere along the line? I'm happy I got the razor I intended, but anyone not wanting the heavier razor will be disappointed. Hope this helps.
By K. Hollins (Baltimore, MD USA)
I bought the Merkur after reading lots of great reviews, and because I have a nostalgia for old fashioned things. I used it for about a month, and then for comparison I switched back to my Sensor Excel. No comparison. For closeness and ease of shaving the sensor was just much, much better. I was really disappointed because I was rooting for the Merkur. In reality I shouldn't have been surprised. How would newer models ever have sold successfully if they were not, in some way, improved? Maybe it's because I have a really tough beard; I can't say for sure. The one place where the Merkur came out ahead was that I noticed I never got any nicks or cuts while using it. But again, I didn't get a close shave either. So, the only thing I can say for sure is that it must be great for some guys (based on the reviews), but it isn't for every beard. For what it's worth, I hope this helps other guys who might be taking a look at the Merkur or other classic safety razors. Happy shaving.
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