Merkur 1904 Gilette PatternSafety Razor #41+ 10 free Blades

 (7 customer reviews)

The other guy who reviewed this probably just doesn't know how to shave. This razor will give you a much less "rough cut" than any razor you'll find on wal-mart's shelves. If you got a rough cut from it, you're pressing too hard. So learn how to shave properly, THEN blame the instrument if it isn't to your liking. Also, you'll spend less on replacement razors. No more paying 20-25 dollars for FOUR cartridges.

I have to say, I came into this type of shaving with alot of trepidation, but it is one of the best things I've done. Lets start with the razor itself, very well made, I've been a machinist for 15 yrs, and the quality is phenomenal. Everything fits snugly and tightly, it also has substantial weight to it, thus hinting at the fact it's not a cheap piece of crap.

Now for the experience, it's awesome, as close as any razor I've ever used and closer than most. There is a risk of cutting yourself, but all I can say to that is, pay attention. The soap cake has lasted me 4 mo, and while almost at the end of it's life, it still should last another couple of weeks. The blades last as long as the ones that cost $12-$16 for a four count, and these only cost $2.50 for a 10 count, yep, all in all a good experience. One other thing, for some reason or another I actually enjoy shaving every morning, I think it may be the nostalgia of it, this is exactly the kind of razor my grandfather,...Read more

This is my second Merkur safety razor, the first one I liked and felt i got a pretty good shave. now this one, I don't know what or why the little teeth on it work so well but it does seem to help. I find my shaving has gotten to be so much smoother and easier.
I've tried a variety of blades and find so far my favorite are the Wilkerson sword and the Derby extra.