This is my newest razor now I was sceptical about this razor as I have only ever used Vintage equipment. I only now have 3 Razors to my name and my go to since I stared using a DE was my 1965 Schick Krona.
Since wise the Merkur 45 is quite small and at first i didn't know how this was going to work for me. It seemed too small but I disassembled it and put a fresh Astra SS in it and went about my shaving routine.
This razor is extremely light arguably the lightest razor I have ever used even lighter then my old cartridge razor. First pass was really easy no troubles at all it felt like I wasn't even holding a razor it was the smooth. I did a 2 and a half pass shave if that makes sense as my face usually only needs With and Against the grain to get BBS however my Neck requires 3 passes as it grows in all sorts of directions.
It was a great shave and the best I have ever gotten I think the Merkur 45 just dethroned my Schick Krona...... It was just so easy to shave with I was shocked to say the least. I wish the handle was a touch longer but thats about it.
If you are on the fence about buying this don't be you will not be disappointed for $25CAD its for sure worth it.
Shave Set Up For Today
Prorasso Pre Shave Cream (White)
TOBS Rose Shaving Cream
Merkur 45 Bakelite
Vei-Long Horse Hair Brush (50/50 mix)
Pinaud Clubman Lilac-Vegetal
Since wise the Merkur 45 is quite small and at first i didn't know how this was going to work for me. It seemed too small but I disassembled it and put a fresh Astra SS in it and went about my shaving routine.
This razor is extremely light arguably the lightest razor I have ever used even lighter then my old cartridge razor. First pass was really easy no troubles at all it felt like I wasn't even holding a razor it was the smooth. I did a 2 and a half pass shave if that makes sense as my face usually only needs With and Against the grain to get BBS however my Neck requires 3 passes as it grows in all sorts of directions.
It was a great shave and the best I have ever gotten I think the Merkur 45 just dethroned my Schick Krona...... It was just so easy to shave with I was shocked to say the least. I wish the handle was a touch longer but thats about it.
If you are on the fence about buying this don't be you will not be disappointed for $25CAD its for sure worth it.
Shave Set Up For Today
Prorasso Pre Shave Cream (White)
TOBS Rose Shaving Cream
Merkur 45 Bakelite
Vei-Long Horse Hair Brush (50/50 mix)
Pinaud Clubman Lilac-Vegetal