Safety Razors
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Hands-on product reviews
Original tests with photographs and notes from use.
Safety razors
Merkur 38C review: my shave test with the Barber Pole
A hands-on Merkur 38C review with original photos, a video shave test, and notes on weight, grip, blade choice, and comfort.
Merkur 34C review: a small razor put to the test
My original Merkur 34C shave test, including preparation, blade choice, close-up photos, and how its short handle compares with the 38C.
Merkur 37C review: testing the slant bar
A hands-on Merkur 37C review with the original shave conditions, packaging and design photos, and post-shave observations.
Merkur 23C Review
A hands-on Merkur 23C review with original packaging and handle photos, the shave conditions, and close-up results.
Merkur Futur Review
The original Merkur Futur adjustable-razor test, with design photos, shave settings, and close-up post-shave observations.
Edwin Jagger DE89 Review
A hands-on Edwin Jagger DE89 review with original packaging photos, razor details, documented shave preparation, and the finished results.
Bevel Razor Review
An original Bevel safety razor test with packaging and design close-ups, shave preparation, and photographs of the results.
OneBlade Razor Review
An original OneBlade Core shave test with packaging photos, three passes, and a close look at the results and razor design.
Maggard Razors Review
The original Maggard wet-shaving starter-kit test: MR18 razor, shaving brush, Ghost Town Barber soap, and shave-result photographs.
Dorco Prime Review
The original Dorco Prime safety-razor starter-set review, with unboxing, razor construction photos, and observations from the first shave.
Razor comparisons
Merkur 34C vs 38C: grip, weight and shave compared
A side-by-side look at the Merkur 34C and 38C, with measurements, close-up photographs and notes on grip and shave feel.
Mühle R41 vs Merkur 34C: open comb or closed comb?
How the Mühle R41 and Merkur 34C differ in head design, handling and shave feel, with side-by-side photographs.
Parker 96R vs Merkur 34C: handle length and control
The Parker 96R and Merkur 34C compared by weight, length, blade loading and performance, with photos and measurement charts.
Henson AL13 vs Merkur 34C: weight and shave feel
A comparison of the lightweight Henson AL13 and the Merkur 34C, covering grip, construction and the feel of the shave.
Parker 99R vs Parker 96R: which handle suits you?
Side-by-side photographs and a comparison of the Parker 99R and 96R, including handle length, weight and butterfly blade loading.
Merkur Futur vs Progress: two adjustable razors compared
The Merkur Futur and Progress compared by adjustment, head size, grip and shave performance, with close-up photographs.
Rockwell 6C vs Merkur 34C: adjustable plates or a fixed head?
How the Rockwell 6C’s interchangeable baseplates compare with the Merkur 34C’s fixed head, including handling and shave performance.
Parker 26C vs Mühle R41: open-comb razors compared
A closer look at the Parker 26C and Mühle R41, with side-by-side photos and differences in grip, construction and shave feel.
Merkur 37C vs 39C: two slant razors compared
The Merkur 37C and 39C share a slant head but differ in size and weight. Compare their handles, grip and shave feel.