As a retired barber Leo has experience with all types of shavers, but his favorite has always been the classic safety razor. An avid collector of the elegant razors Leo is looking forward to sharing all of his knowledge with us, while he continues to help men stay well groomed and clean shaven. When Leo is not writing for us, you can often find him indulging his love of antiques at the local shops.

Merkur 178 Classic Safety Razor Rating & Review

Merkur Model 178 Classic Safety Razor, Straight

The Merkur brand is enough to tell you that a razor you are getting is inspired by the classic and traditional designs. The Merkur Model 178 Classic Safety Razor is a very simple safety razor. It has a shiny gleaming look due to a chrome finish which makes the razor durable and corrosion-resistant. Its frame and head are made from stainless steel that provides a sturdy and solid construction to the razor. This Model is actually newer and has fine adjustments compared to the earlier models of purely classic designs of Merkur razors.

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Merkur MK030 Bakelite Safety Shaving Razor Review

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The MERKUR Bakelite Safety Shaving Razor (Model MK030) is one of the few safety razors that are not made from metal but still lasts as long. Bakelite is a polymer material made from wood pulp. It is considered to be the world’s first plastic. Bakelite has a dark and woody look to it. Although the razor is made from a plastic material, the Bakelite make it seem like the razor is retro or maybe even vintage.

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Does Edwin Jagger DE89Lbl DE Razor Do Clean Shave?

Edwin Jagger DE89Lbl Lined Detail Chrome Plated Double Edge Safety Razor-2

The Edwin Jagger DE89Lbl Lined Detail Chrome Plated Double Edge Safety Razor is a traditional safety razor with a smart handle design. The head of the razor is designed to fit standard size double-edged blades. It also has that classic comb head detail as guard and for smooth shaving. The razor ensures a very close shave like any traditional DE razors. It’s made durable with a brass handle which is plated with chrome.

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Parker 99R – Long Handle Super HeavyWeight Safety Razor Review

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The Parker 99R is a newer product styling a long handle and having a weight of 3.4 ounces which is very heavy when you consider other razors. The frame of the razor and the head are made from brass and coated with chrome plating for added durability. The head is opened by the classic twist-to-open mechanism. This makes changing of blades very easy and safe.

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