Merkur Razor

mangobreeder · 20 May 2008 at 16:11

Any one know of a london stockist of a Merkur DE Razor?

penski · 20 May 2008 at 16:12

http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=e...l&hs=Vu8&q=Merkur+DE+london&btnG=Search&meta=

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mangobreeder · 20 May 2008 at 16:56

of course i googled it, did you check out the first link, Vancouver!

Alex_L · 20 May 2008 at 17:38

harrods i'm pretty sure do them down in the barber shop down in the basement

bsoltan · 20 May 2008 at 17:40

http://www.bondsoflondon.com/catalouge/shaving.asp?cat=25&sid=34

BurningHorizons · 20 May 2008 at 17:53

Try http://www.shaving-shack.com
Not London, but they do deliver quickly.

amkan13 · 20 May 2008 at 19:12

you want to use carter and bond. they have a collection unit in london. not been to there but ordered stuff from them online.
http://www.carterandbond.com/brands/Merkur.phtml

Vampire · 20 May 2008 at 19:15

Also not London, but they deliver fast and have good customer service.

http://www.gentlemans-shop.com/

If you're in London, possibly try 'Geo F Trumpers' in Curzon Street, Mayfair. I have a feeling they stocked Merkur razors, but IIRC they were somewhat overpriced.

Merkur razors are good for double edge razors, but IMO just go the whole hog and learn to use a straight razor. I did 2 years ago and have never looked back.

www.straightrazorplace.com

barf0r · 20 May 2008 at 20:24

Vampire said:
Merkur razors are good for double edge razors, but IMO just go the whole hog and learn to use a straight razor. I did 2 years ago and have never looked back.

www.straightrazorplace.com

Don't you need to manually sharpen straight razors?

Psycho Sonny · 20 May 2008 at 20:30

the shaving shack is good for supplies and the gentlemans shop for your razer and brushes, etc

your better off ordering online thn going to an actual shop

i have the merkur futur - its a pretty decent razor, i dont use it anymore - i just trim now every week using a set of clippers with no guard - the stubbly look appeals to my looks as when i shave i look like a 12 year old

Origin · 20 May 2008 at 20:31

Timothy Edwards in UK Free UK shipping on all orders.

mangobreeder · 21 May 2008 at 13:49

dont havea go at me, but ive brought a wilkinson sword DE razor form boots, until my Merkur comes through the post.

Which Merkur, whould be good for a novice?

Psycho Sonny · 21 May 2008 at 15:10

mangobreeder said:
dont havea go at me, but ive brought a wilkinson sword DE razor form boots, until my Merkur comes through the post.

Which Merkur, whould be good for a novice?

the futur - its shaped at an angle which makes it easier for mach 3 users to adjust too

it also has different settings from 1-6, 6 being the sharpest, i leave mine at 2, anything higher and its too sharp and rips my skin off, so this is the best because of the shape and adjustable settings, its also one of the newest models, and is priced fairly compared to the newest model

LordSplodge · 21 May 2008 at 15:12

What is wrong with your common garden Mach 3 / Fusion style razor? Is this OCUK razor snobbery (like the watch snobbery) or is there some real good reason to switch?

mangobreeder · 21 May 2008 at 15:23

im crossing over from electric

DE razor are supose to give a sublime shave.

Plus they are cheaper, £3 for 10 blades.

no doubt other will give other reasons.

p.s. nothing wrong with watch snobbery, i have a Breitling Montbrilliant

TheDean · 21 May 2008 at 15:30

Which Merkur should be bought??!!

tom_e · 21 May 2008 at 15:33

LordSplodge said:
What is wrong with your common garden Mach 3 / Fusion style razor? Is this OCUK razor snobbery (like the watch snobbery) or is there some real good reason to switch?

The blades are stupidly overpriced and never mind how many extra blades they slap in them they still irritate my face to hell, whereas a DE's blades cost 10p or less each and give me the best shave ive ever had without the irritation

mangobreeder · 21 May 2008 at 15:35

TheDean said:
Which Merkur should be bought??!!

im going with the futur as its been reccomended about 3 posts up

LordSplodge · 21 May 2008 at 15:35

blitz2163 said:
The blades are stupidly overpriced and never mind how many extra blades they slap in them they still irritate my face to hell, whereas a DE's blades cost 10p or less each and give me the best shave ive ever had without the irritation

Maybe I should try it as I have very sensitive skin...

TheDean · 21 May 2008 at 15:58

mangobreeder said:
im going with the futur as its been reccomended about 3 posts up

ANyone else suggest one for a novice? What about the Safety Razor 38?