Merkur Double Edge Safety Razor Blades - 10 Count

not much to be said other than you need these for your merkur razor. These are very sharp, and will give you an amazing shave. If you are new to merkur double edge razors, start slow, and with short strokes; shave with the grain of your face. Switch to other side of the blade after each pass, and rinse in hot water, and then do again. You will become a shaving pro in no time, and wonder how you shaved your whole life without these. Keep your extra blades packed in their original box, and outside the bathroom, such as in a closet until you need to use them.

These blade are good for the entry level wet shavers. They are a forgiving compared to the feather blades. Gave me a reasonable amount of razor burn due to the blades. scavenging through forums, recommendation was to move to feather blades. Though pricier, feather blades have suited me better. Doubt I will return to these blades again.

These blades came with my Merkur "1904" Classic Safety Razor - Open-#41 I just ordered. I am new to using a saftey razor and all I could say is where have you been all my life. I have always had irritation from disposable razors and I tried many. I saw an ad in Money Magazine about the cost effectiveness of using a Saftey Razor so I gave it a try. I love to save money, but what I love more is the close, non-irritating shave I get from this razor and these blades.

I have used the blade four times on my face so far and it still feels very comfortable and gives me a very close shave. I am so pleased with these blades and shaver that I am amazed why more men don't shave using saftey razors.

I also bought other blades that I haven't used yet, but all I can say is my beard is extremely heavy and I'm on my fourth shave with the same blade. I hope I like the other blades I ordered just as much, if not, I am order these blades in bulk.

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