Merkur 47c - new Merkur DE, I'm buying it, are you ?

[CHSeifert]

Anyone bought the new Merkur 47c - same head as in the 34c, the classic head - but the handle looks pretty well made with a nice pattern and solid weight.

Nothing spectacular - but still sounds like a great DE option for us that prefer the longer handled DE razors

I have avoided Merkur beause of their rather inferior finish - but I think I'm jumping on this one......




LINKS:
http://www.straightrazordesigns.com/safety-razors/merkur-engined-turned-long-handle-47c
http://www.royalshave.com/p/401-017-00/merkur-47c-long-handle-safety-razor.html

 

[Mick]

Now you've gone and done it......

You do know that photos and a review are required once you get it

 

[CHSeifert]

Now you've gone and done it......

You do know that photos and a review are required once you get it

I'm proud of being an enabler too

 

[Mad Man]

Oh that IS nice.

 

[MrDentini]

Are you aware that your ARE responsible of this next acquisition?

 

[nvpliers]

There should be laws against this type of behavior. LOL!

 

[celestino]

That looks very nice.

 

[Lamb Root]

Shows that Merkur tries to make a product more stylish. Looks good, I can't argue about that.
The chubby ending on the handle bugs me so I'll pass.
This thread made me review other Merkur shavers. I made an extra long stop at the Progress Adjustable page .

One day...

 

[Krona Kruiser]

Intriguing.......
That's not bad but I'm not completely sold on it.......yet.

 

[ateace]

Oh, no......

 

[dpmtherrien]

That's a nice looking razor. I've always had good luck with any Merkur. Other than my R41, my other 3 DE's are Merkur's.

 

[Maxime D.]

Saw it on 'The Superrior Shave' earlier. This handle will be a bit slippery, won't it ? Just asking.

 

[Agravic]

A fresh change from the usual Merkur handles ... RAD is rumbling but ... as my signature states, I have taken a solemn vow of restraint until Festivus

 

[dieselfuel79]

Once they put that handle on the slant head, I may be obligated to purchase it.

 

[john shea]

Wish that they would make a plated brass or stainless steel 34, perhaps with the feel of the 1949 Gillette SS.

 

[Searlands]

WOW. Didn't even know they made this one!

Thanks for posting the pics.

Do I need a new Merkur?

 

[Sledgehammer39]

Nice looking razor!

 

[VerbaVolant]

Merkur 47c - new Merkur DE, I'm buying it, are you ?

No more Zamak for me. If I buy a new razor it will be stainless, only.
Besides, it looks like elephants' feet. The vertical picture shows the lack of grace and I find it disproportionate. No golden section,... no smart design, not an elegant razor.
Sorry, that's how I see this "new" razor.

 

[ALATRON]

Funny thing with Merkur. Always trying to re-invent the wheel. The classic and HD handles look excellent. I never knew why they just didn't make their existing handle style into the size of their barber pole handles. That's why the Parker 91R was a hit for so many as that is about what it looked like except for slight variation of the graduation from the knob instead of the sharp diameter distinction.

 

[ERVARGASNY]

Intriguing.......
That's not bad but I'm not completely sold on it.......yet.

+1 on Merkur's Not to convinces with there cheap quality metal beung used these days / but its nice looking )