DE Razor Wetshaving with Merkur,
February 8, 2012 Mark-Jason Ramesar "jaysinfo" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Merkur Model 38 Hd Classic "Barber Pole" Long Safety Razor - Black Handle (Health and Beauty)
Very classy look with good quality construction. The head is heavy enough for me to get a baby bottom smooth shave. Im still trying out my preferred blade. I usually use Wilkinson Sword, but i did try the Merkur platinum that came with it. The platinum blade is a bit too aggressive for my sensitive skin. If u have a long beard the Merkur platinum will remove it quickly with few passes. But the Wilkinson Sword is less aggressive and more forgiving for the very sensitive skin. The DE hd handle length is good for me since my hands are big. The grip is excellent. Use a toothbrush to keep it clean and soap scum free and remember that sometimes the razor blade will rust if u leave it in the base. Its important to clean the threads of head that unscrews from inside the handle, otherwise scum and possibly even rust can depreciate it.
Overall this is excellent! after u buy this and learn the correct angle, pressure and find the right blade FOR YOUR FACE, u will never go back to...Read more
Great first safety razor,
July 16, 2011 Richter Lee (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Merkur Model 38 Hd Classic "Barber Pole" Long Safety Razor - Black Handle (Health and Beauty)
This is my first safety razor and I've been very satisfied with it. It looks handsome and is very easy to assemble/disassemble. I was concerned that this model does not have the handle serrations of similar all-chrome models, but this ended up being a non issue. This Merkur is very easy to hold and control.
After using Mach 3's and other cartridge razors for years, this took some getting used to. I kept nicks to a minimum by following the rule to apply little or no pressure when shaving. In fact, that is definitely something to practice with this razor and it's particularly heavy. Despite it's weight, it feels pretty well balanced. In fact, I feel that it's too well balance and I would have preferred something more top heavy. The handle holds a lot of the weight, due to the fact that the handle is comparably longer than other safety razors.
The razor was easy to learn (at least in my case) and after a week or use, I felt comfortable with safety razor...Read more
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