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Merkur 42c 1904 Classic Razor

Azatadine · 2023-07-22 19:56:03

Bought a Merkur 42c 1904 Classic Razor recently. It's a closed comb razor and pretty dainty in size. Good looking razor. https://www.shaving.ie/merkur-42c-1904-classic-razor/ Gotta say, it's mild as mild could be but still gives me a good shave. It almost feels like there's no blade in there at all sometimes. I have a…

22-07-2023 08:56PM

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Azatadine

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Bought a Merkur 42c 1904 Classic Razor recently. It's a closed comb razor and pretty dainty in size. Good looking razor.
https://www.shaving.ie/merkur-42c-1904-classic-razor/
Gotta say, it's mild as mild could be but still gives me a good shave. It almost feels like there's no blade in there at all sometimes.
I have a Merkur Progress and it seems milder that the Progress the lowest setting and milder than my Muhle R89 as well.
It would make a great beginner razor because it's extremely forgiving.

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