Another mixed pair => DFS !

[TimeWeaver]

Okay, I've been delaying cracking open the package of Merkur blades that came in my WCS sampler pack last year, mainly because they don't get a whole lotta lovin' here.
My own experience with the Merkur sample blade that came with my 12c last year was decent, though.

So, okay, Merkur blades have a reputation for being a little harsh.

Since a couple of weeks ago I had strikingly good results from pairing an aggressive razor (Merkur 12c) with an extremely mild and forgiving blade (Dorco ST-300), and since last summer I had very good results from the classic pairing of a Tech and a Feather, I thought...

Why not try the reputationally harsh Merkur blades in my aggressively gentle Tech?

One pass wtg, one pass atg, one pass mainly t.u. but also covering the rest of my face while I was at it.
Being a Tech, the shave was naturally not BBS.
But in spite of the fact that the blade was a Merkur, it turned out to be quite a DFS.

So...
If you're wondering how to use up a package of Merkurs, or any blade that's really just too harsh, a gentle razor such as a Tech might be a good way to go.

Pax y'all,
- TimeWeaver

P.S. As always, YMMV!

 

[talibeard]

It is good to see you didn't give up on trying them since they get a bad rep; I like them in more aggressive razors too and the Merkurs are one of the few blades that can give me DFS shaves in 2/3 passes without any irritation.

Just too expensive....

 

[JPM]

Glad it worked out for you.