Merkur Razor

No idea what the 38 is coated with but last I read "Merkur Razors are designed with stainless steel and a single razor blade for a close and comfortable shave based on the balance provided by the razor handle." (taken from the MANKIND website)

E-mail the Gentlemans Shop, they are quite helpfull and am sure they will answer this question for you. whatever coating they use it is durable and cleans up nicely.
 
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I've got a Merkur 34, and some Israeli blades.

Bought after the suggestions made in the "Spec me a razor" thread, and it's been amazing. Actually, this reminds me to buy some decent soap.. I'm still using my foam-in-a-can :(
 
Well, I've settled for the brushed chrome Futur.

Thanks for the advice on this thread from everyone.

:)
 
EVH said:
I've got a Merkur 34, and some Israeli blades.

Bought after the suggestions made in the "Spec me a razor" thread, and it's been amazing. Actually, this reminds me to buy some decent soap.. I'm still using my foam-in-a-can :(
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I had to go back to my Mach 3 recently just for speed in a Hotel and even using that with decent soap it is way better than the goo in a can, so if you have never shaved with decent soap then you are in for a surprise. Apparently Gillette gel (and others) contains a mild anaesthetic which means it feels so smooth because the skin is slightly numb. First shave I had with real soap was a bit scary, you can actually feel the steel against your skin and this is a bit unnerving at first, but it lets you feel just how much pressure you are applying and it doesn’t clog up the razor as much.

After a few months I switched back to the gel for one shave as a comparison. I concluded if I had to loose the DE razor or soap it would be the razor. You can actually get a really good shave with a Mach 3 and real soap.

This is a nice one to start with
http://www.gentlemans-shop.com/acatalog/GFT_Rose_Shaving_Cream_Pot.html#a545

or this is another favourite of mine
http://www.gentlemans-shop.com/acatalog/GFT_Sandalwood_Shaving_Cream_Pot.html#a542

Also get a decent brush, it makes all the difference.
 
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Evangelion said:
Well, I've settled for the brushed chrome Futur.

Thanks for the advice on this thread from everyone.

:)
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Good Man, there will be times when you think "Is this worth it?" but perservere because it really is. Using Mach 3's I had to skip a day shaving once a week or I would develop a rash on my neck. Using a DE razor and decent soap I can shave every day with no irritation or rash. For me it is almost like a ritual I look forward to in the morning and I was one who hated shaving before.
 
Yeah, I am using a straight razor at the moment, with a Mach 3 to tidy up. Now I want the Futur to replace the Mach 3 so that I have a truly old school shaving kit.

I have the same problem with rashes and Mach 3s btw.

:)
 
Evangelion said:
Yeah, I am using a straight razor at the moment, with a Mach 3 to tidy up. Now I want the Futur to replace the Mach 3 so that I have a truly old school shaving kit.

I have the same problem with rashes and Mach 3s btw.

:)
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Not just me then, I used to use a Mach 3 to tidy up around the chin area. Now I do not need it at all, took a lot of practise to get the ackward areas right but got it sorted now.
 
Well, I ended up buying a Merkur Futur 700, and I love it! Fantastic weight; I hardly have to press the razor against my skin. No more razor burn either; but I am now getting a rash from tight-fitting collars. :(

The ability to change the angle of the blade is terrific; I use #3 for the overall shave, and #6 to tidy up around my mouth/chin. My Merkur came with 10 Merkur blades, and the shop threw in 30 Israeli blades for free as a bonus. :cool:

This razor looks, feels and performs like a champion. Many thanks for the recommendation. :)
 
mangobreeder said:
ok, so ive just a a shave with

http://www.wilkinsonsword.co.uk/men/showroom/classic

Its cheap £3.99 from boots. i got i becuase i wanted to try a DE shave right now.
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I've used one of those for a year or so now and I'm very happy with it. I find it much easier to be precise then a multiblade razor. Plus if you do cut your self you don't look like you've been attacked by a mini Wolverine. Also getting 100 blades for £10 rocks (I really should get out more).

As for shaving against the grain. Not recommended, although you can get a close shave it tends to irritate the skin more.
 
K.C. Leblanc said:
As for shaving against the grain. Not recommended, although you can get a close shave it tends to irritate the skin more.
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After a few months of my razor i can now shave against the grain fine.

Have decided that the blades that suits me best is the "7am".

This gives me a really close and smooth shave with 3 passes :D

Andy
 
oli collett said:
errr - i'd be wary of trying that, if i tried shaving in some of those directions it'd take my face a week to recover!
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You're probably pressing the razor to your face. You need to hold it very lightly and use only the weight of the razor against your face.
 
Scuzi said:
You're probably pressing the razor to your face. You need to hold it very lightly and use only the weight of the razor against your face.
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I understand now why you told me to get the HD version for the reason above :)

Andy
 
I got quite carried away reading this thread! Following Scuzi's advice I tried to get a Merkur 34C but it was out of stock most places. Where it was in stock I couldn't get the blades I fancied. In the end I settled for a 34G and bought this lot from Connaught:

Crystal (Super + Platinum) Razor Blades (10-pack x 5 (50 blades))
Merkur 34G Safety Razor (Merkur 34G only)
Vulfix Piccadilly - Pure Bristle (Vulfix Piccadilly + Brush Stand)
Connaught Shaving Soap - Eucalyptus & Mint 120g

Now to move away from mach3!
 
Hey I am looking. For help on a merkur progress I just bought. I am worried it’s fake.... the arrow is very different can anyone confirm for me? The arrow is not the normal hollow arrow but a smallish indentation of an arrow have a pic but haven’t a clue how to load it on here any help would be great
 
Markf said:
Hey I am looking. For help on a merkur progress I just bought. I am worried it’s fake.... the arrow is very different can anyone confirm for me? The arrow is not the normal hollow arrow but a smallish indentation of an arrow have a pic but haven’t a clue how to load it on here any help would be great
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Great first post on a computer forum. Your technology teachers will be besides themselves with joy that you searched for male grooming and ended up here.

Actually, now I think about it, this is exactly where you'd end up if you typed "male grooming" into Google given some of the members
 
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