The Merkur razor keeps me clean-shaven and pain-free
For years, I had to compromise and accept razor burn with a close shave. The Merkur changed that.
Michael Y. Park
I haven’t gone whole hog — I don’t use a shaving brush or shaving mug or anything — but I actually kind of look forward to shaving nowadays because I know my Merkur will leave my face smooth without leaving me in pain. I doubt I’ll ever have to comb soup out of a beard ever again.
I’ve come to appreciate the retro design of my Merkur, but if you’re into a sleeker look or want a longer handle, then you may want to look at these other, highly rated safety razors.
This brass-handled safety razor has been weighted to make cutting facial hair easier, according to the company. It also has a smoother, sleeker and more modern look than the Merkur Mk34c. The Bevel has an average rating of 4.4 stars from over 850 reviews on Amazon.
The Parker 99R has a handle length that’s more in line with modern cartridge razors but, like the Merkur, it uses its heavier weight for a closer shave, according to the company. It has an average rating of 4.4 stars from over 2,400 reviews on Amazon.
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