Long-Handled Razor - Black Chrome

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.)

Still have it after few years Great razer

Haven't used a d/e wet razor for 30 years ... was fed up with the skin irritation and prices of cartridge razors, and my electric razor can't do a clean & smooth finish. So after much checking on he various men's grooming sites & reviews decided to go for this. I'm very impressed. The razor has substantial weight so it gives a sense of presence; the razor is well-balanced and has a good grip and feel in the hand; the shave is 'mild' rather than aggressive ... I've used it for 5 days and am yet to feel any discomfort, burn, nick or need for the styptic pencil. It comes with a single Mercur blade but I've also bought a selection pack of 25 blades from Shave Lounge of Lancaster (England) to test for best match for me. A very satisfied customer. :) PS I’ve now had it for 3 months and am still delighted with it. It is a very mild shave & to supplement it for the occasions I’ve grown a long growth (I’m reminded of the lawn in my garden now 🙄) I’ve just ordered a Rockwell 6S adjustable d/e razor. Hey, I’m a fly angler, of course I’ve got more than one rod/reel/fly ... golfers will go with this 😉

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.

It’s just a beautiful well balanced razor that gives me perfect shaves every time. Superbly engineered. A joy to use. Mild yet efficient, smooth, close shaves and very forgiving for beginners. Very highly recommended. Will last a lifetime when cared for and properly used. Love it.

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!

A REALLY WELL DESIGNED RAZOR WHICH IS SLEEK AND NIMBLE AND PERFORMS EVERY BIT AS WELL AS IT LOOKS. IT IS OF MEDIUM WEIGHT WITH A BLACK SATIN FINISH ALUMINIUM HANDLE WHICH IS LOVELY TO HOLD THANKS TO ITS DEEP SPIRAL GROOVING. IT IS JUST ABOUT IMPOSSIBLE TO SLIP IN YOUR HAND WHILE IN USE. IT APPARENTLY SHARES THE SAME HEAD AS CERTAIN OTHER RAZORS IN THE MERKUR RANGE, WHICH IS JUST AS WELL SINCE IT IS EXTREMELY EASY TO USE AND PROVIDES A VERY HIGH DEGREE OF PROTECTION FROM CUTS, NICKS,ETC. IT ALSO MANAGES TO PROVIDE A NICE CLOSE SHAVE. I HAVE TRIED SEVERAL HIGH PRICED SAFETY RAZORS - BUT THIS BEATS THE LOT, BOTH AS REGARDS LOOKS AND PERFORMANCE.

Best razor I have ever had in my life! After using many other razors over the years I can say that this one is the best razor I have ever had so far.

É um aparelho de barbear relativamente pesado e muito bem acabado. Quanto ao barbear, é muito pouco agressivo , exigindo mais passagens para se obter um acabamento razoável, eu diria que é ideal p/ principiantes, com pouco risco de cortes.

Been using this razor for a month after getting back into wet shaving again. It's great for beginners giving a moderate and comfortable shave. I use it with Darby blades which are also very comfortable to use. The combination works well for daily shaving. Can't fault the razor for a new user or someone getting back into it. The shave could be closer but not getting any nicks or cuts and no skin irritation is a bonus especially when shaving almost every day.

Premetto che ho sempre usato il multilama Mach3 della Gillette e mi sono sempre trovato benissimo. Il mio è stato un cambio di filosofia del fare la barba, non tanto perché insoddisfatto del multilama. Usavo già pennello e crema da barba perché le bombolette mi hanno sempre creato qualche problema allergico. Ho letto un pò di recensioni e video, ero indeciso fra l'Edwind Jagger e questo. Ho optato per questo perché ha il manico lungo (3 cm più corto del mio multilama) ed una impugnatura zigrinata. Non volevo sconvolgere troppo il mio modo di fare la barba. Ho usato la lametta in dotazione nella confezione (1 sola della Merkur) e devo dire che è stata una rasatura veramente eccezionale sia per dolcezza e rapidità. L'unica cosa che ho cambiato, per questa prima rasatura, è stato il numero di passate 3: 1 in direzione pelo, 1 in direzione orizzontale, 1 in contropelo. Con il multilama il pelo ed il contropelo li ho sempre fatti quasi in contemporanea. Penso sia solo questione di abituarsi al nuovo rasoio. Rasoio Ottimo, bello, ben bilanciato, presa salda e non scivola anche se bagnato e con crema sul manico. La fattura è robusta e di qualità. Rispetto al multilama è più pesante, nel multilama il peso è nel manico mentre qui è sulla testa, quindi basta non premere troppo e lasciar scorrere il rasoio...fa tutto lui. Nota importante.... nemmeno un taglio o graffio o arrossamento. La barba, per questa prima rasatura, l'ho fatta crescere per almeno due giorni. Ripeto che è la prima volta che faccio la barba con un rasoio di questo tipo....davvero soddisfattissimo. Sulla durata nel tempo...staremo a vedere. Consigliatissimo!!!! Adesso posso comprare le lamette.

Wow. I had started DE shaving about 2 months before getting this razor, but was using the cheapest razor they sold here on Amazon then. I thought the shave was better than those horrible disposable razors, but not all that great. Then I got this razor as a present to me. Boy, was there a difference! The first thing I noticed with the Merkur was how substantial and solid this razor seemed. I used the Merkur blade that came with the product and was blown away with how much greater of a shave I had using this. The shave was closer, and my skin wasn't as irritated as sometimes happened before with my cheapy DE razor. I thought the great shave was partly a result of the razor, and partly a result of the blade. But then I switched to a Personna blade in the Merkur and have had several wonderful shaves since with this. So its the Merkur razor -- I think it's because the razor holds the blade at a different, more aggressive angle, and is heavier than the other one I've used. Also I like how the 3 pieces are solid metal and seem more substantial, and the razor has a different feel when I hold it. It feels like I have a 'real' razor in my hand and not a toy like I felt when using that cheap one. I went with this model as it had a 'bar edge' rather than 'teeth' as I was afraid he 'teeth' would irritate my sensitive skin too much. I'll probably try some others razors as time goes by, but I think I've found my 'go to' razor.