Merkur "Heavy Classic" Double-Edged Safety Razor 34c

 (27 customer reviews)

So, really, I don't see how you could rate this lower than five stars. It's solid, well made, and it holds a razor blade at an appropriate level. The materials are rust resistant, the threads are spaced enough in the tube to make screwing the head on or off easy and fast.

It's plenty heavy, so you won't forget it's there when you're shaving, and can, in fact, use the weight of the razor to shave for you. You just sort of guide it along.

I've seen a few reviews of this and other razors complaining that the handle is too short. I don't see how--I have big hands, and it feels fine, though this is my first safety razor, and I've never used one with a longer handle. Also, since this is my first safety razor, I have no basis of comparison for models that are somehow adjustable. I'm not sure I understand how that would work, exactly, but I seem to be shaving just fine with this one, and in fact, am sold on giving up cartridge razors entirely.

One thing that I...Read more

I must start out by saying I am one of those men with a beard that seems to be made of wire and skin that is incredibly sensitive - shaving has never been fun, easy or without issues since I was a teenager. The majority of my life has been spent shaving with those lovely cartridge razors that burn your skin and your wallet leaving you unhappy and with a dread of shaving; something that in today's world is nearly a must in all professional circles.

I decided to purchase this razor after 3 weeks of research into wet shaving and in all honesty with much reluctance to try something that held a razor capable of leaving you in need of stitches. In essence this was a "last resort" in an attempt to get that close shave that lasted more than half a day and didn't leave me feeling uncomfortable.

When my razor arrived, I inserted the Merkur blade that comes with the razor, lathered up and began to shave after taking a deep breath and resigning myself to potential nicks and...Read more

Solingen/Merkur have no illusions when it comes to wet shaving. They produce a superior quality classic safety razor and equally superior double-edge blades. The result is a lifetime of superior shaving experiences.

Unique to the Merkur Classic safety razors is the design of the top, which screws down into the handle by means of a threaded shaft, a simple and reliable method for holding the blade in place.

The blades alone are well-worth the money, lasting two to three times longer than inexpensive brands and combined with a one of the classic safety razors, you'll never want to use any thing else.

To maximize razor blade economy with Merkur blades, rinse your razor with COLD water and they'll last a number of times longer than most other supermarket brands of double-edge blades.