The MERKUR 42C razor offers you an effortless introduction to the exciting world of traditional wet shaving. Thanks to the closed comb, you will intuitively find the right setting angle of the cutting edge to start your shave. The blade gap was carefully chosen so that the safety razor is optimally suited for shaving both facial hair and body hair.
The head of the safety razor is manufactured using the zinc die-casting process since it creates instruments with maximum precision even for complex shapes. In order to ensure a comfortable weight distribution, we only use brass for the handle. The chrome finish protects the razor from corrosion and underlines the high-quality design.
A safety razor with a closed comb is the all-rounder for classic wet shaving. Intuitively, you will feel the best shaving angle for your safety razor and immediately achieve ideal shaving results. The generous blade gap allows high soap flow protecting the razor head from clogging with cut hair or lather residue.
First, you should wash your face with warm water. This opens the pores and makes shaving easier. Start by generously coating your skin with shaving lather. Give the lather 5 minutes to soften the beard hair. Then, you set your safety razor at an angle of 30 - 45° and guide it over your face without pressure. To free the razor head from cut hair, simply hold it under the tap every few strokes.
The care of a safety razor is very easy. After use, simply wash out the razor thoroughly and remove lather residue and cut hair. A nail brush and a hair shampoo or dish soap help with stubborn dirt. Lastly, dry it with a towel and it’s ready to go for your next shave. When changing razor blades, check all of the parts for a tight fit.
Classic MERKUR 3-Piece double edge safety razor design is durable, easy to clean and easy to use. Features an elegantly chromed open-comb straight bar head with a standard fixed blade gap. Some men find the open combs line up longer growth and can power through a heavy beard with fewer shave passes. It has a distinctive hexagon-shaped handle (3") featuring a lined inlay. MERKUR double edge safety razors offer the closest possible shave without the skin irritation sometimes experienced with multi-blade cartridge razor systems. MERKUR razors are compatible with inexpensive recyclable double edge razor blades, saving you money while being . Manufactured in Solingen, Germany, MERKUR razors are precision instruments designed to last a lifetime. Always hold the razor at about a 30-degree angle. Do not apply pressure; instead, let the weight of the razor do the work while shaving. Shave in the direction your hair grows, also known as “with the grain.†Shaving using a single blade double edge razor will help prevent irritation and razor bumps. MERKUR Stahlwaren GmbH & Co. is a leading worldwide manufacturer of quality shaving equipment since 1906, the MERKUR is a subsidiary of DOVO Solingen Steel ware. DOVO is an independent concern headquartered in Solingen, Germany producing a variety of men’s grooming accouterments including razors, scissors and manicure tools.MERKUR offers the right model and appropriate razor for every (beard) type, thus ensuring the best conditions for an effective wet shave. Regardless of whether you prefer a thorough clean shave or want to give your beard the right contours, when you purchase MERKUR products you acquire a piece of highest shaving culture for a cultivated start to the day. MERKUR Stahlwaren GmbH & Co. Backlist. 10, D – 42719 Solingen