Merkur Long Handled Safety Razor - #180 - Made In Germany

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Binding: Health and Beauty
Brand: Merkur
EAN: 0692991702089
Feature: An Extra Close Shave!
Label: Merkur
Manufacturer: Merkur
Model: 180
Publisher: Merkur
Studio: Merkur

Features
An Extra Close Shave! Merkur High Quality Shaving Chrome Finish Sturdy Razor Long Handle - great for people with large hands Made in Germany

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Merkur Long Handled Safety Razor-#180- Made in Germany * An Extra Close Shave! * Merkur High Quality Shaving * Chrome Finish Sturdy Razor * Long Handle - great for people with large hands * Made in Germany The Merkur Long Handled Safety Razor has a chrome finish. Its double edge design provides a very close shave. Its comfortable extra long handle is designed for a non-slip grip and works well with all hands especially larger hands. 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. Merkur Replacement Blades available. 4" in length.

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Summary: Merkur Lg Handle and Derby Blades
Comment: I've only recently returned to a safety razor after paying way too much for Gillette Mach3 Power replacements. Because I shave my entire head, I'm interested in closeness and comfort. I bought the Merkur long handled razor, and after remembering the many cuts I used to get with a Gillette Fat Boy, I was very tentative the first few shaves. As I eased into letting the weight of the razor do the work the shaves improved. The long handle allows me to get into tight areas with a very light touch. But, I still felt the shaves could have been better. I initially used a Merkur blade, but a purchase of Derby blades has proven to be the real clincher. While I'm aware that everyone has different skin and beard/hair texture (my skin's somewhat sensitive - I could never use an electric - and my beard and hair are coarse), my brief experience has been that the Derby blades give me a closer and smoother shave. This combination will last me for some time - I might buy another style safety razor just for fun - and I would heartedly recommend the razor and the Derby blades.

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Summary: After 3 months, still sold.
Comment: Look, I got tired of throwing away plastic razors, and the clogged heads of two, three and more blades. I actually am old enough to remember safety razors, so I gave this one a shot. It is beautifully made, great feel in the hand, and with a little practice, gives a super shave. Simplicity, quality, and beauty. Highly recommended.

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Summary: don't like mechanism
Comment: While this razor feels good, the weight and balance are excellent, I expected the butterfly type opening to insert the blade. It is an annoyance to unscrew the handle from the head to change blades. If I were to buy another one, I would insure it had the butterfly type opening mechanism, especially for the premium price.

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Summary: Great Shave
Comment: I'm 21 years old so dont think im some old school person. This is one of the best investments i have made. I used to use the mach 3 then went to quattro then fusion. they always were close to the same shave none closer than the other and always seemed to clog up between the blades. i switched to classic de shaving about 3 months back and will never go back. One reason being how economical it is. i was paying from 2 to 4 dollars per cartridge before and now i have the bulk of the derby blades for 15 dollars for a 100. thats 15 cents a blade which will last about as long as the cartridges. The second reason is i get the same closeness of shave. If you are more experienced you can get a closer shave with different techniques. I've used merkur, schick, and derby blades. I so far like the derby the best but merkur was pretty good too. schick was probably the sharpest i used but it wasnt as comfortable. different people have different preferences. also to get a better shave you need to get a good brush and shaving soap or cream (not the gel but the old school proraso or w.e creams). trust me it actually somehow makes the shave better. i would suggest a decent badger brush and proraso cream bc of the colling effect it has. the razor itself is about as good as any other merkur razor, i got long fingers so i wanted the long handled, but ive used the classic and it was just the same. classic however is easier to maneuver. all i have to say is it takes a week or two to get used to shaving. learn about it watch tutorials it will help alot. classic sahving is a art and is perfected by practice.

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Summary: Wow. Wish my dad had told me about razors like this when I was growing up!
Comment: I guess I too had bought into the marketing hype, I'm sure the next thing will be a five bladed razor, one less refill in the packs and holding the price the same for the refills. Gone are the $10 refill packs with this razor. Low cost, SHARP blades for a real barbershop style shave.

Okay so the first couple days, I came out looking like I was attacked by a vampire. This morning, I figured out, NO pressure. Just use the weight of the head, and it'll do the work for you.

I have very sensitive skin, I can't even use an electric razor, and have to use the special shaving creams. Well I got a tube of the Proraso for my birthday with this razor. Great stuff as well! I look forward to shaving now. It is amazing what I've been missing all of these years. Time will tell if I don't get the ingrown hairs on my neck.

The razor doesn't come with any directions, the only thing you need to know is that the handle loosens to open the head up to drop in the blades.

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