Merkur Platinum Double Edge Blades

Free sample blade but the prices is quite high compared to other DE blades.

I got four good shaves out of this, my benchmark is three so happy there. Nice three pass and buff DFS with 70percent BBS shaves as routine which is what I aim for.

If they were a pound cheaper for ten I would probably have them as my go to, but they are doible the cost of Lords.

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Overall the Merkur has given me good, reliable shaves in both my mild SS and my Fatboy (turned to about 6 or 7). The Merkurs are sharp and give me shaves almost as close as a Feather.The quality is obvious after shaving with them for some time. They are consistent and I haven't really found a bad blade in the package.Pricewise they are not cheap blades. They cost about as much as the Feathers but are not quite as sharp. In my trials with various blades, the Merkurs seem very comparable to the Gillette Sharpedges is quality and closeness.In my Fatboy the Merkurs are certainly not as forgiving as the known less aggressive blades such as Red Israelis or Derbys and have left me, at times, with a small weeper or nich here and there. Like the Feathers, the Merkurs seem to go well with the less aggressive razors such as the SS, Krona, etc. to give a closer shave than combining one of these razors with a mild blade.Overall not a bad blade but since the price point is right up there I'll lean toward the Feathers when looking for a sharp blade.

These are the blades by which I judge all others. They're not the sharpest, but they're sharp enough. They shave smooth, cleanly, and are predictably the same from shave to shave. They also last a good amount of shaves, getting 3-5 shaves per side myself. There may be better blades out there, but these are the ones I buy (and use) regularly.

Not the sharpest blade in the world, this much maligned blade will consistently deliver a smooth and comfortable shave more often than not. And I can get more quality shaves from a single Merkur blade than I can from 2 feather blades.

Didn't like the lack of smoothness with these, also think they are a little overpriced compared to others.

For the price I paid, I expected to get a better blade. I was disappointed by the sharpness and smoothness. Overall, there are much better blades at better prices.

Like drinking water. Nothing to get too excited about

Merkur Super Platinum stainless double-edge razor blades

There are better blades for the price.

Price: n/a (purchased as part of a sample pack, but the prices I found are above average)

Quality: Consistent edges; visible hone marks on bevels.

Sharpness: Second tier for sharpness.

Longevity: Lasts 3-4 days, which is average for the blades I have tried

Smoothness of Shave: Acceptably smooth, but not particularly close.

Packaging: Plastic box of 10 with disposal slot. Single-wrapped with adhesive.

I've been using a Merkur HD for a little over a month. A blade came with it and they are easy to find where I live. I figure the razor should be well matched with the blade, so that was what I continued to use.I made an online purchase of some accessories and I opted for something different and picked up some Feathers. Leaving aside and not buying into the hype, I got a really good and effortless shave right away. The combination of the Feathers and the HD just..... works. The shave is fast, enjoyable, smooth as silk and so long as you focus on technique the results are just so much better.But, this is a Merkur blade review. The Merkur seemed finicky, short lasting, pulled something awful and was really rough on my neck. I just figured that was how DE shaving was supposed to be and I nearly chucked the whole thing. I'm glad I tried something different. Bottom line: there is such a much better option. The only reason you would use the Merkur blade is if you ran out of your "go to" blade and found the old Merkur in your drawer under the deoderant you stopped using 5 months ago. It'll work. It's just no fun. To me, mediocrity is a four letter word.... and I don't really use profanity.

These things aren't very good for me.
Reasonably sharp, last for four or five shaves depending on your tolerance for razor burn and are available almost everywhere.

They aren't smooth and always leaves my skin slightly irritated.

Price - I bought them in a sampler pack, so the price was fine.

Quality - As far as getting a good shave, I think I got one out of three weeks of use.

Sharpness - From the beginning, I had to run at least three passes to get an acceptable shave for a two day alternating pattern.

Longevity - Since I dispose of my blades on Saturday after using them for a 4 pass Sunday, 1-3 pass Tues and Thurs, and 2 pass Saturday, the quality level lasts long enough.

Smoothness - In order to get an acceptable shave, I'd end up with significant burn and still need to buff patches.

Packaging - I like the plastic containers in the event that I will be travelling with the blades. The container is sturdy keeps the fresh blades from falling out of the drawer.

I lack the necessary vocabulary to describe how bad these blades are. I'd compare them to butter knives, but that would be insulting butter knives. No pressure, no hair reduction. Pressure...blood loss.

Out of the various blades in my sampler pack, these blades were the ones I grimaced at having to use again.

I had a selection of Personna Platinum Red, Feather, Derby Extra, and Astra to choose from and rated the Merkur as the worst.

I found they didn't hold their edge, and almost seemed blunt from the get-go.

After purchasing a Merkur 42 1904, which I love, I thought that their blades would have been of a comparable quality. But alas, I was sadly mistaken.

Just to rule out the razor itself, I have also trialled the baldes in my Muhle R89 - but again I had the same result.

The most positive thing I can think of about theses blades is that I have now used them all, and won't purchase any more.

My favourite blades to date are the Feathers & Personna Platinum Red. But am keen to trial some of the Lord Platinum class blades after having read the various reviews here.

I purchased a Merkur Futur and it of course came with Merkur blades. I used the the first three and cut myself several times and simply chalked it up to being new to wet shaving. I had by then ordered 20 of what I had heard/read were considered very good blades, Feathers. It was night and day in comparison in shaving experience. The Feathers last me about 3 shaves with 2-3 passes each. I have tried the go back to Merkur just to use them up and end up tossing them. I highly doubt I will attempt to finish the pack off.

There's not much to say on the Merkur Blade, which isn't a bad thing. This is a dependable blade that provides consistent shaves. It might not be the sharpest, and it might not be the cheapest, but it is a good, well performing blade. Blades are oddly enough very much a matter of personal preference. I prefer Merkur.



-Nick

A gold standard of razors.

Good smooth shaving blade. Not as sharp as the feather blade - yet is also a hell of a lot more gentle and forgiving.

Quality - A very well made blade with great consistency from blade to blade.

Longevity - I can only get 4 to 5 shaves from one of these before I start to notice considerable pulling.

Price - Not a big expense at 40 to 50 cents a blade, but definitely not the cheapest high-quality blade on the market.

I like the Merkur blades and believe them to be of good quality. With the emergence of the very cheap Israeli Persona's and Turkish Derby's, however, the Merker's have lost a lot of their luster. When looking at a blade and considering quality, longevity, and price, I can no longer view the Merkur as one of my top blades. I can't manage a full weeks worth of shaves from the Merkur's and while I realize that we're only talking about a difference of 20 to 30 cents per blade, money is money.

I to liked the merkur blade-especially for a beginner. However, once I found out about the israeli blades, that was it for me. I have been using them ever since and love them.

next on the list will be the acquisition of some of the gillette blades from auravita and some of the feather blades also.


too bad merkur didn't put the same energy into their blades as they did into their razors.


Marty