MERKUR 15C Double Edge Safety Razor in Bright Chrome with an Open Comb Design, Standard Handle, Made in Germany, Plastic-Free, Three-Piece Design, and Straight Bar

The rule of thumb with any sort of alternative shaving method (straight razor, double-edge safety razor, etc) is YOUR MILEAGE MAY VARY. Choosing the right shaving equipment is a very personal decision. Everyone's face and skin are different, and what works really well for one person- or even most people- might not necessarily work for you. Even if the reviews are overwhelmingly positive, one needs to know going in that its unlikely they will find the exact right equipment on the first go-round. Instead let the reviews guide you toward which equipment is /well-made/, then go from there in finding what works for you. --Backgound-- I discovered DE (double edge) safety razor shaving after looking for a cheaper alternative to traditional cartridge razors. While they always gave me a nice clean shave, I always hated having to drop $4 per cartridge only to have it dull after a week. While helping a good friend clean out his grandfather's garage, I discovered a 1940's era Gillette razor in basically unused condition. He let me keep it. I took it home, and cleaned it to a nice shine. I then went and bought some Personna blades from the local Walgreens, and off I went. However, I found the handle on the Gillette too short for my liking, and combined with its weight made my fingers cramp. The combination of blade+razor also did shave as close as I would have liked. So I ordered some Feather blades (based off good reviews) as well a sampler package of different blades (definitely go this route starting out) I then went and ordered this. I was initially on the fence about going with an open comb or with a guard. But I figured if I didn't like the open comb, I could always go back to the old Gillette. --The Product-- When I opened the package, I was really impressed. Its a really beautiful looking tool. It feels heavy enough to be substantial but light enough to be deft in one's hands. The finish work is really wonderful, and it looks and feels every bit the German-made tool that it is. It came with a blade that I didn't especially care for, but with the Personna blades it gave a nice smooth shave. It is definitely more aggressive than the old Gillette, and gets to the top lip hairs under my nose that the Gillette couldn't reach. --On Blades-- When I finally received the Feathers and Sampler pack, I found that different blades were picky about which of the two razors I used. One giving a nice shave in the Merkur would be totally ineffective in the Gillette. (like the Personna) Or the reverse: one in the Gillette might give a smooth, comfortable shave but when in the Merkur would shred your face to a bloody mess. (the Feather was the worst offender, but could be controlled with a bit of practice) It was a nice bonus that the threads on the Merkur and Gillette both matched, so that I could use either head with the Merkur's long, comfortable handle, if I needed to. In the end I found that I generally preferred the Merkur. I also found that- much to my immense chagrin- the blades that paired best with it, lasted longest, and gave by fair the best shave, were the Gillettes I so wanted to avoid. --Conclusion-- As I've said, you really can't go off rating alone when purchasing shaving gear, so I've tried to relay as much about my own experiences as possible to help you make an informed decision. My only piece of advice: if you don't already have a safety razor, you might want to start on one with a guard. Once you've got the technique down, you can get a more aggressive one if you decide you really need it. But in the end this is just me, and my advice will only get you so far.

A delightful, gentle razor that is slightly more aggressive than the 33C closed comb version, but much better at removing longer hairs as well as providing a wonderfully close shave on the first pass. More often than not, one pass with this razor in the morning and done! I also use it to shave my pubic, chest, and underarm hair, and it handles the task gently and much more efficiently than the 33C. I have yet to suffer any nicks or razor burn with it in contrast to the carnage I used to suffer from multi-blade cartridge razors. Favorite attributes: -- It's a light razor, and you'll get a lot of blade feedback while using it to help keep it at the proper shaving angle. Heavier razor heads and handles tend to absorb whisker-to-blade feedback, so you never really know what's going on between blade and skin. --Don't let the smaller handle fool you, even if you have big meaty hands. Most shavers hold their razors with just the thumb, index, and middle fingers, so you don't need a "rake handle" to hold onto your razor. If you're actually monkey wrench gripping your razor with your entire fist, than it's probably the last thing you should be using. The 15C is a wonderfully balanced razor and the shorter handle makes it highly maneuverable for precise shaving. --The low profile head makes it very easy to shave right under the nose. The razor gets right in there for a clean swipe without a lot of metal getting in the way. --If you do a lot of bodyscaping, then this razor is idea for quickly removing longer hairs, often with one pass. It rinses cleaner and is less likely to clog than a closed comb razor. Of course razors are like religion, and everyone has their favorite that works specifically for them. That being said, this would definitely make a great razor for someone transitioning from multi-blade cartridges. You'll really have to try hard to cut yourself with it.

This is it! I have a very sensitive face and a curly beard. I have been shaving with a safety razor for over a decade. Mostly been using an Edwin Jagger DE89 (a Merkur 34C clone -- close comb) and a plastic Feather travel razor (bar) with Bic Chrome Platinum blades. I wanted to try an open comb for some time but was concerned that it would be too aggressive. This razor is amazing and is my new forever razor. It is easy to find the edge and aggressive enough that I can normally get everything with one pass without being so aggressive on my sensitive face. I like the long handle as it is a nice counter balance and give me room for my big hands when I go against the grain on my neck. My only pet peeve is that the handle has a hole in the end which seems odd to me as all my others are solid at the end. It is also a little light (not as heavy as my Edwin Jagger but way heavier than my Feather travel razor). Neither of this would keep me from using this forever or looking for any other razor.

Heute gekommen und gleich ausprobiert.... Wahnsinn! Meine Klinge ist die Personna und Isana, damit komm ich in allen Rasieren bestens zurecht. Also eine in den Hobel und ein super Ergebnis. Die Klinge fühlt man deutlich auf der Haut, trotzdem sehr sanft/angenehm und gründlich. Der Kopf ist der flachste in meiner Sammlung. Keiner kommt so gut unter der Nase zurecht. Der dünne Griff liegt sehr gut in der Hand und die Gewichtsverteilung ist hervorragend. Die Struktur des Griffs vermittelt nicht nur Sicherheit, er ist es auch. Hautirritationen hatte ich (trotz der fühlbaren Klinge) eigentlich keine, das Rasierwasser war vielleicht etwas deutlicher zu spüren als sonst, aber mehr nicht. Ich hatte lange die offenen Kämme gemieden, es wird ja oft genug propagiert das die aggressiv sind und eher für Profis. Bei dem Rasierer totaler Quatsch. Ich bereue, ihn nicht schon eher gekauft zu haben. Er ist sehr gutmütig und sanft und, entgegen vieler Meinungen zum offenen Kamm, absolut auch für Einsteiger geeignet. Andere Hobel mit geschlossenem Kamm und etwas mehr Klingenspalt gehen da aggressiver zu Werke. Man muss vor dem Merkur wirklich keine Angst haben. Klar, die Rasur mit einem Hobel ist Geschmackssache. Seife, Klinge, Hobel... Jeder mag andere Kombinationen, aber der Merkur bekommt von mir nach dem ersten Eindruck schon alle 5 Sterne, perfekt, Daumen hoch. Update 03/2022: Als Klingen sind mittlerweile nur noch Ladas im Einsatz. Ist über die Zeit mein Favorit geworden. Rasiere mich aller 2...3 Tage, und da lieferte bisher der Merkur 25C den besten Kompromiss ab. Lange Haare ohne Probleme und Verstopfung weg, Hautirritationen nicht wirklich vorhanden. Rasur-Ergebnis nahezu perfekt. Mühle R41 und Wilkinson Vintage Butterfly- Gründlicher geht fast nicht, nach dem 2. Gang "Baby-Popo", aber es ist auch wirklich ALLES weg. Pickel u.ä. Bluten schon mal und meine Haut mag das definitiv nicht aller 2...3 Tage. Mühle R89 oder Black Swort Butterfly- Gründlich ist anders, aber sehr sehr sanft und auch für tägliche Anwendung geeignet. Naja, das Sanfte ist der Preis dafür, das noch leichte "Stoppeln" gegen den Strich beim Eincremen hinterher spürbar sind. Mein Fazit: Auch nach der Zeit bis jetzt sieht der Merkur 25C noch aus wie am ersten Tag und am Material sind keine Abnutzungen o.ä. zu sehen. Das Rasur-Ergebnis kann sich sehen lassen und meine Haut verträgt das aller 2...3 Tage sehr gut. Ja, man hat mal Lust auf was Anderes und so freue ich mich auch immer meine anderen Rasierer zu benutzen. Aber der, der bisher am meisten im Einsatz ist, ist der Merkur 25C :)

Bonjour , Je ne sais que dire car je fais très rarement des avis. Mais là franchement ce rasoir c'est le top du top on gagne 2 jours de rasage grâce à lui avec une bonne mousse. Très petit très léger très maniable il passe partout et il est magnifique convient à toutes les barbes. Pour la réception ça va , très bien protégé très bon fournisseur dans le temps à parti aucun souci à déclarer. N'hésitez pas pour le prix il est vraiment très bon et c'est un Merkur 😅 Cordialement

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Tried it as my first OC safety razor. Loved it I use the 5 plate on Rockwell 6C and I don't feel like it's any more aggressive than that. Surprised me with how tiny the handle felt in my hand. If I were to do it again, I would get the 25C for the extra inch or so.

Provengo da un millantatissimo da chiunque Edwin Jagger de89 che per me si è rivelato abbastanza scomodo e ciccione e volevo qualcosa di più snello e maneggevole, oltre ad avere il manico più lungo e un pettine un po’ più aperto . Credo che questo rasoio possa tranquillamente essere usato come primo rasoio. Io lo utilizzo con le Derby Extra, ho notato che non va molto in profondità anche in contropelo, mi è sembrato che addirittura l’EJ vada più in profondità e sia più aggressivo, devo solo verificare se è una questione di lamette perchè le Derby sono leggerissime e quindi lo proverò insieme alle Astra Verdi. A me va bene così perchè non cerco necessariamente il BBS (anzi…) ed è letteralmente una piuma sul viso, a volte non lo senti nemmeno. Lo consiglio vivamente.