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1. Five years of great shaves

   Posted by Hawk on 5th Mar 2011

   Like many, I got tired of high-priced plastic multi-blade disposables and purchased a Merkur HD five years ago. For me, there was a bit of a learning curve (scrapes and nicks) until I finally learned that a light touch is the key. Let the weight of the razor do the work. Re-lather, shave a second time. Take time to take care of the details. I use this razor with Feather blades daily and change the blade very Sunday morning. I use a low-end pure badger brush, quality solid shaving soaps, occasionally a cream or Cremo Cream. I'm a contrarian and shave before my shower with great results. Even after five years, I'm still sometimes amazed at the smooth and close shave I get every day. I doubt I'll ever buy a more expensive razor ad will certainly never go back to plastic.

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2. Great Razor

   Posted by Bob on 27th Nov 2010

   This is the only way to shave . This shaves closer than any other razor. It might take a little while for you to get the technique down on how to shave with a safety razor, but you will love the results. It will also save you money since the blades last much longer than Mach 3s.

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3. First and only razor after 2+ years

   Posted by Andy on 16th Sep 2010

   Got this over 2 years ago and haven't shaved with anything else since. It is a perfect 1st DE in my opinion as it is gentle enough, yet still requires good technique. Derby blades are a good place to start with this razor as they are sharp enough yet nice and smooth.
   
   If your new, buy the HD and be done.

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4. Smooth and easy

   Posted by RT on 8th Jun 2010

   Nice, smooth glide on this one thanks most likely to its heavier weight and feel. Its compact size makes it a good gym or travel razor. To all the doubters, the safety razor gives the best all-around shave: closer and more comfortable than cartridge razors. (Still, cartridges have their place.) To do better, you'd need a professional barber and a straight-edge.

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5. Aggressive, Steep Angle

   Posted by Andy on 27th Apr 2010

   This is the 'big guns' - for days of accumulated growth, like a scythe for your face. However, if this is your first saftey razor, be careful - if you rush, you are far more likely to hack your face up - nicks are easy with this blade (Weishi is a far gentler daily shaver). I find the blade replacement a real PITA (screw and fumble with 3 parts), clamshells are so much nicer, and I don't think I'll ever buy a short handled razor again. I only wish Merkur came in a clamshell.

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6. Great Razor

   Posted by Unknown on 4th Jan 2010

   This was my first time trying a DE after years of using disposables. At first I was discouraged because wetshaving did take a bit longer, and I thought maybe I was overhyping the whole thing. I made the mistake of going back to the disposable for a shave and although it was quicker, the irritation was crazy. With this Merkur, I have little to no irritation after a shave.

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7. The Thieving Magpie

   Posted by Chris Kavanaugh on 30th Nov 2009

   Set a Merkur next to a plastic disposable. It's not unlike a Mercedes gullwing with lots of crome parked next to a silver painted plastic Toyota ( mine) of today. So, which one will a Magpie fly out the window with ( wieght aside?)
   And with minimal care what will LAST in our throwaway culture?
   Oh, the above performance reviews are also true.

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8. Simply the BEST!

   Posted by Rob on 9th Nov 2009

   It's incredible how a DE razor is sooo much better than any cheap 3-5 blade disposable razor. I always thought that more blades mean a better shave....BOY was I wrong! And the good thing is, from now on I'm paying $6 for ten blades, not $30 for a 8-pack Fusion blades. I truly recommend the 34C!

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9. I should have had this all along!

   Posted by Richinflorida on 3rd Nov 2009

   I can't tell you if the other "more advanced" Merkur razors are better, but I love my first and so far only DE razor by Merkur. I was a little scared after reading about the "learning curve" with DE razors. To be honest, it's no big deal at all. It has a different feel, but you will like it better than the multi blade rip-offs very quickly. It has a heavy, sturdy feeling in your hand. Pair this with a good brush, Proraso cream, and Feather razors, you'll enjoy shaving instead of dreading it.

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10. Safety razor with attitude

    Posted by Stanley on 4th Sep 2009

    This is the first time that I have bought a safety razor that I can actually keep. A long time ago, I had disposable safety razors which you could just use, and throw away. But now, with this one I get not only genuine quality but a smooth shave each and every time. I just ordered my razor last sunday and received it yesterday, I can't wait to use it and see how it feels especially with the personna blades that I ordered.

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