20C Double Edge Safety Razor, Long Handle, Black Anodized Aluminum & Bright Chrome Finish, Three-Piece Design, Closed Comb Straight Bar, Made in Germany

The 20C is a very unique, high quality, and underrated safety razor from Merkur. I really liked the sleek black design, long handle variation (as compared to the 30C), 3 piece design, and the praised standard Merkur head which comes highly recommended for those new to the wet shaving game. It was exactly what I was looking for, but some of the lower rated reviews led me to believe the machining and quality of production was inferior to other Merkur safety razors and/or similar safety razors in general. After tentatively placing my order, I was pleasantly surprised with what I received. Once it arrived and was unboxed, initial inspection had me quite impressed by the overall heft and quality. This thing was built well and I have no doubt that it will probably outlast me. To alleviate any concerns potentially brought about by other reviews - the razor I received arrived in pristine condition and both the chrome and black knurling is absolutely perfect. I have no scratches, scuffs, dents, or dings to speak of. As far as I'm concerned, this safety razor was evidently manufactured with great care and precision that one would expect from a quality Merkur product. I really like the spiraled texture of the black metal handle, the grooves of which were a little less smooth/dull feeling than I had imagined. It's a bit hard to explain, but the texture feels similar to the touch as regular knurling does - just in a single lined spiral pattern. That being said, it provides excellent grip, even under the wet and lathery conditions of shaving. The overall length is also still short enough to comfortably and aesthetically fit the typical razor / brush holder stands, if that's also a concern. All things considered, I couldn't be happier with my purchase and I'm glad I decided to go for it. If this design appeals to you as well, I suggest that you don't hesitate to try this safety razor - it certainly doesn't disappoint!

I've been thinking about jumping into the world of double-edge safety razors for a while. I've been using Gillette Fusion ProGlide for several years now, and it got to the point where I hated shaving. Though I don't grow much of a beard, my skin is pretty sensitive. Not only did I not get a close shave from the ProGlides, but I would get about 6 shaves per cartridge before it felt like I was shaving with a cheese grater. I certainly didn't get anywhere close to the 5 weeks of comfortable shaves that they claim. At about $4 a cartridge, it finally got to the point where neither my wallet nor my face could take it anymore. Enter the Merkur 20C. This was my first safety razor purchase, and it very well be my last! This thing is beautiful, well made, and, with proper care, I expect it to last a lifetime. The razor has good weight to it, but it's well balanced, and very intuitive to use. The spiral knurling on the handle ensures a good grip even when wet. The head is shaped so that it only shaves when held at the correct angle against your face. I now look forward to shaving each morning. It has become a relaxing part of my morning routine. I pair this baby up with a Personna Double Edge Razor Blade and some Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Cream , and I've never gotten a closer shave. I still only get about 6 shaves per blade, but at least they only cost about $0.13 instead of $4. I would highly recommend this razor to anyone who is thinking of joining the double-edge safety razor wet shaving community or to someone who's looking for a new safety razor. Stop spending $4/cartridge for a bad shave! Buy this razor and start enjoying shaving again.

As someone who shaves 5-6 times a week (both head and face), I've been through a lot of razors in 25 years. I've done all the regular production ones and have been using the Harrys blades for a couple years. I was looking for something that was a little reliably closer, reasonably cheap and easy to use/maintain...I decided to try a DE/Safety razor. This one appeared to be a good fit. Regularly recommended as a 'beginner' razor for DE users, it has good general reviews and theoretically falls in the middle of how aggressive it is. For me this probably isn't quite aggressive enough. After a week of shaving, I've had no cuts or burn (that's the good part!), the bad part is that it takes some real work to get as close a shave as I was getting with Harry's or other mass produced razors. While people say 'let the weight of the razor do the work' I find that unless I apply pressure, I can't get that close with it. That goes for; with the grain, against it, and across it. The stock Merkur blade that came with it rates as not that sharp. After 4 uses I switched out to an Astra blade which is nominally sharper, but I feel like I'm still not getting as close a shave as I should. I'm going to try Feather blades next and also consider a more aggressive headed blade for experimentation.

I bought the Merkur 20c knowning it would be less aggressive than my Ikon 102. It is, in fact, a lot less aggressive than I anticipated. The safety bar is set to be almost parallel to the blade which allows the user greater control over the angle at which the blade touches his skin. If not control exactly, the safety bar sure is forgiving to a user who has not perfected his technique or is in a hurry. Even so, the Merkur 20c still gives close shaves. There is also a clever gap between the safety bar a base plate which serves as a channel for shaving debris. As a result I am able to take many more strokes on the 20c before it clogs. I like the understated classic design and the finish is truly superb. My only gripe is it lighter than what I favor in long handled razors. Being lighter it is the perfect razor for a beginner especially coupled with the nearly flat safety bar, but I find myself applying a fair amount of pressure with this razor which is a habit I don't want to pick up since I rotate with a slant head and open comb as well. Major Benefits: Great for beginners. Ideal for quick shaves without fear of cuts. Does not clog easily. Looks fantastic. Minor drawbacks: Lighter than my preference.

Great razor, the handle is long, nicely knurled so it doesn't slip even when your hands are wet and covered in shaving gel! Very well made, beautiful razor, simply rinses off, wipe with a towel and it retains it's shine! Couldn't be happier, finally ditched over-priced underperforming electric razors and went back to a DE safety razor! I'd forgotten how nice it is to get a very nice shave! And if you're a newbie or considering DE razors, fear not. It's not nearly as scary as some make it sound, just let the razor glide, don't press down and you'll be fine! Haven't nicked myself once, but it does take a few shaves to get the technique down. But it's well worth it. Frankly it's faster too as I had to go over the same area numerous times with my electric, and still didn't get a close shave! Finish off with Pinaud Clubman after shave, feels great!

This is my first DE safety razor, and I'm loving it! It's lighter than the other DE safety razors I've held, but still feels substantial in-hand. It's absolutely possible to shave by just letting the weight of the razor carry it down your face. The weight is concentrated closer to the head of the razor, which I personally like. The balance point is right at the top of the black section, which is good because it allows for easier maneuvering when going perpendicular to the grain. This ease of use makes it great for beginners like myself. Quality on all components is stellar, and this razor is extremely durable. I've already dropped it twice... it did more damage to my floor than it did to itself both times! I have no doubt that with proper care, this thing can last a decade or more under normal use. It fits both physically and aesthetically with the SimplyBeautiful stand in black, and I got an Escali brush to go with. I also use Personna blades, and Proraso cream in the red bottle.

I've been using straight and safety razors for over a decade and I've had cheap and expensive ones. The material and workmanship shows this as a good quality product but the way it looks and feels doesnt matter if it's not a close shave. I don't know who this is made for because a beginner would use it and decide a bic does the same thing. Merkur is a great brand just choose a different model. For the same price you can get an excellent razor from Merkur or Muhle, The adjustable ones for $75ish are great especially if you're a beginner and if you really need something in the $20-$30 range I guess maybe viking? Better to buy the Merkur adjustable futur and spend $85 once than to keep buying $30 subpar razors.

I am very pleased with this razor, I have shaved with a Gillette Safety edge razor since 1991, the Merkur shaves smoother and closer than the Old Gillette, it is definitely worth the money for extra precision. I have yet to slice or cut myself with this razor, but I am experienced using this style razor. (update) Okay I have shaved with this razor for a bit. I am still impressed with the quality and engineering that went into this razor. I am sold, I will only shave with Merkur from this point on. My old Gillette has been officially retired. The weight and balance of this German made Jewel is very nice. I shave seven days a week and actually look forward to shaving this razor handles very nice the anti slip handle is awesome. Another fine example of German Craftsmanship, I will be adding another Merkur to my stable in the future.update still impressed with razor have ran several brands of blades I am not sure how people cut their face with these razors. I have yet to get a nick even with the feather blades that I don't see a big deal about that are just a bit sharper than Personna Blue. Great razor folks should wise up and get on the Merkur DE wagon.

É um aparelho de barbear relativamente pesado e muito bem acabado. Quanto ao barbear, é muito pouco agressivo , exigindo mais passagens para se obter um acabamento razoável, eu diria que é ideal p/ principiantes, com pouco risco de cortes.

I have a small collection ! :), of DE razors that i have acquired over the years. DE shaving can easily become a bit of a hobby / obsession :) I bought this Merkur 20c long handle here on Amazon in June 2016 and it has become my go-to favourite. It looks stylish, the matt black (aluminium) long knurled handle gives a good grip and the shave head is very smooth and forgiving - i get none or very few nicks using this razor. Build quality is very high and both the chrome head and the black handle look as good now as on day 1 after more than 2 years of use. Compared to other DE razors, i would say its a medium but smooth shave head - it really is a good design. Only 2 small gripes - the spiral knurled handle holds soap in the grooves and needs cleaning a little more regularly, but its not a huge issue - you need an old toothbrush or just let the razor soak in hot water for a while to clean the handle. Up side is that the handle has really good non-slip grip when shaving. Secondly its a three piece razor, so takes a fraction longer to change blades - again, not a big issue. This razor head works well with any type of blade, but its smooth nature means it works a little better with a slighlty more aggressive blade type. When i am travelling or need a knick-free shave guaranteed, i can just put a mild blade in and its almost as forgiving as a cartridge razor, but you still get a DE close shave. 10/10 highly recommended (BTW, Merkur do a short handled version of this same razor, confusingly called the 30c.)

Been using this razor for a month after getting back into wet shaving again. It's great for beginners giving a moderate and comfortable shave. I use it with Darby blades which are also very comfortable to use. The combination works well for daily shaving. Can't fault the razor for a new user or someone getting back into it. The shave could be closer but not getting any nicks or cuts and no skin irritation is a bonus especially when shaving almost every day.

Premetto che ho sempre usato il multilama Mach3 della Gillette e mi sono sempre trovato benissimo. Il mio è stato un cambio di filosofia del fare la barba, non tanto perché insoddisfatto del multilama. Usavo già pennello e crema da barba perché le bombolette mi hanno sempre creato qualche problema allergico. Ho letto un pò di recensioni e video, ero indeciso fra l'Edwind Jagger e questo. Ho optato per questo perché ha il manico lungo (3 cm più corto del mio multilama) ed una impugnatura zigrinata. Non volevo sconvolgere troppo il mio modo di fare la barba. Ho usato la lametta in dotazione nella confezione (1 sola della Merkur) e devo dire che è stata una rasatura veramente eccezionale sia per dolcezza e rapidità. L'unica cosa che ho cambiato, per questa prima rasatura, è stato il numero di passate 3: 1 in direzione pelo, 1 in direzione orizzontale, 1 in contropelo. Con il multilama il pelo ed il contropelo li ho sempre fatti quasi in contemporanea. Penso sia solo questione di abituarsi al nuovo rasoio. Rasoio Ottimo, bello, ben bilanciato, presa salda e non scivola anche se bagnato e con crema sul manico. La fattura è robusta e di qualità. Rispetto al multilama è più pesante, nel multilama il peso è nel manico mentre qui è sulla testa, quindi basta non premere troppo e lasciar scorrere il rasoio...fa tutto lui. Nota importante.... nemmeno un taglio o graffio o arrossamento. La barba, per questa prima rasatura, l'ho fatta crescere per almeno due giorni. Ripeto che è la prima volta che faccio la barba con un rasoio di questo tipo....davvero soddisfattissimo. Sulla durata nel tempo...staremo a vedere. Consigliatissimo!!!! Adesso posso comprare le lamette.

Es la primera vez que uso un rastrillo de seguridad. Soy alguien con poca barba, suficiente para que se note, pero no tanta para dejarla o que se vea bien, así que tengo que afeitarme seguido, lo que implica mucho plástico. Estaba nervioso del cambio por el miedo a cortarme, hoy justo hace unos minutos usé la merkur 20c y estoy muy sorprendido, tardé un poco en encontrar el ángulo correcto y sí me hice un muy pequeño y muy superficial corte en bigote, pero nada que ver con los rastrillos comerciales, fue algo muy al razas y sin irritar. Estoy muy satisfecho y feliz porque mi compra valió por completo la pena, es la primera vez que lo uso, mi opinión puede cambiar, pero al menos ahora, estoy muy feliz