Merkur Double Edge Blade Razor, Black

The Best

I have a small collection ! :), of DE razors that i have acquired over the years. DE shaving can easily become a bit of a hobby / obsession :)I bought this Merkur 20c long handle here on Amazon in June 2016 and it has become my go-to favourite. It looks stylish, the matt black (aluminium) long knurled handle gives a good grip and the shave head is very smooth and forgiving - i get none or very few nicks using this razor. Build quality is very high and both the chrome head and the black handle look as good now as on day 1 after more than 2 years of use.Compared to other DE razors, i would say its a medium but smooth shave head - it really is a good design.Only 2 small gripes - the spiral knurled handle holds soap in the grooves and needs cleaning a little more regularly, but its not a huge issue - you need an old toothbrush or just let the razor soak in hot water for a while to clean the handle. Up side is that the handle has really good non-slip grip when shaving.Secondly its a three piece razor, so takes a fraction longer to change blades - again, not a big issue.This razor head works well with any type of blade, but its smooth nature means it works a little better with a slighlty more aggressive blade type. When i am travelling or need a knick-free shave guaranteed, i can just put a mild blade in and its almost as forgiving as a cartridge razor, but you still get a DE close shave.10/10 highly recommended(BTW, Merkur do a short handled version of this same razor, confusingly called the 30c.)

What an amazing DE razor! Good length handle and excellent grip due to the spiral cut. Lovely smooth polished head that glides across your face with very little friction. Good heft to the handle as well! It doesn't clog which is always a bonus and gives a very close shave.The only negative I can think of is the supplied blade. I didn't get on well with it but pop your preferred choice in and you're all set.After a few months use this has become my favourite DE razor. I can't recommend it enough!

This is a very nice razor to use, it's light but heavy enough not to require pressure from the hand. The handle is metal with an anodised coating, its also quite thin compared to other razors of similar design. The thin handle tool a bit of getting used to at first but it's long enough to counteract this. The knob at the end keeps the razor located in the hand during use. It's quite a mild razor so not recommended for those with heavy beard hair.

Ideal length and weight for me. Pity that it is a three-piece razor when some other Merkur razors are two-piece. The knurling on the handle provides a good grip for right-handers but may cause problems for left-handers when wet due to the direction of the twist.

I'd say more suitable for someone moving over to double edge razor or someone who may be heavy handed shaving. Fine machined build and all round razor.