Aaron is asked a question about razor blade positioning & alignment on a slant bar razor Roy Bichan, from the UK, asks: “Hi Arron, I’ve submitted a few questions already asking about the position of razor blades in my DE Merkur 34c where one side seems to shave well but the other side hardly at …
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David Mahood, from UK, asks: “I have just found this site. I am a professional person and need to shave once, maybe twice each day. I currently use Mach3 blades and sensitive shaving foam or gel. My problem is that I suffer really bad redness around the mouth and chin which quite often results in …
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Andrew Horwell, from the UK, asks: “I have been DE shaving for a couple of months or so now and getting on a lot better. I use an Edwin Jagger basic-ish DE razor (think it’s the 29L or something, only cost about £20). I am thinking of upgrading my razor at Christmas but not sure …
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Chris Phillips, from the UK, asks: “I don’t have what is called a “tough beard”. I use a vintage Gillette razor now, and want to move up to a Merkur. Is there a Merkur razor which is best suited for a guy with a ‘normal’ beard, offering a gentle, but effective shave, with not much …
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Mike Sandberg, from the USA, asks: “I recently purchased a Merkur 38C as my first adventure in shaving with a safety razor. I immediately opened it when I got home to put in a blade and the base of the unit came out. It has some sort of tension ring at the base (to ensure …
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Felix Clarke, from the UK, asks: “I’m new to shaving, and have been using an old Gillette Contour nicked off my step-dad. Not as overpriced as some cartridge razors, but still. Up until now it’s been working well, teamed up with King of Shaves shave oil and used after a shower. Trouble is, my stubble’s …
Tariq Khandoker, from the UK, asks: “What is the diffrence between the Merkur 34C Heavy Duty Classic and the Merkur 38C Barberpole? Which is better?” AARON SAYS “Mr. Khandoker, The only difference is the length of the handle, and a slight addition of weight. One is not necessarily better than the other, but depending on …
Brian Harvey, from the UK, asks: “Merkur Futur razor – which of the two finishes (satin or shiny chrome) is the least slippery to hold whilst shaving?” AARON SAYS “Mr. Harvey, I have yet to compare the two side by side, but if i were to guess I would say that the matte finish razor …
Jack Lovell, from the UK, asks: “Hello Aaron, I presently have a Merkur Futur and Vision 2000 razor which I like because of their hefty weight. For my next heavyweight razor I would like to cobble together a Merkur 43C stainless steel handle with a Merkur 37C slant bar head. Will these two components marry …
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