There are choices in finishes and grips but you should look at the LBL model or any of the barley series.

The open comb with no pivoting head primes your hair to be cut, so the only time you feel a tug is when your blade is ready to change. The chrome-plated finish feels smooth on your skin, but with a robust diamond-patterned non-slip knurling, it feels sure in your hands. With the beginning of the 20th century, safety razors with a classic double-edge blade became the successors of the straight razors for everyday use. Today Merkur is a subsidiary of Dovo, an independent German company based in Solingen that manufactures high-quality shaving equipment.

Replace razor blades frequently and before feeling any 'razor drag' for a close, smooth shave that is free of irritation. When you purchase a Merkur razor, you acquire a piece of the highest shaving culture for a cultivated start to the day. As with the Edwin Jagger, this is a safety razor that is great for beginners, but it is not a beginners razor. The Merkur 34c heavy duty comes with a heavy-duty short handle, and one of the thickest handle diameters around. The body is heavily knurled in a diamond pattern, delivering an easy but firm grip from every angle, even when covered in shaving cream.

Wer auf ethischen Gründen lieber auf Kunststoffborsten zurückgreift, findet viele gute Alternativen. Our own wooden handled safety razor comprising a turned salvaged teak (Afromorsia) handle with stainless steel insert and a MÜHLE R89 closed comb head.The Groomed Man was established in 2011 with a view to providing everything you need for a traditional wet shave all in one place.

While the 75mm (3”) handle may not feel perfect for those with larger hands, most shavers will find that this razor is very ease to use and offers a lot of control, making it particularly well-suited for those new to wet shaving.Designed to be used with a saving soap, it also has a closed straight comb, with a long screw and two-piece safety razor. I do a full face shave and the hair along the corner of my mouth and underside of my nose are still the trickiest to shave.