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 Long Handled Safety Razor for Close Shave

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The Merkur Long Handled Safety Razor is a traditional razor with a touch of some modern elements. It is made from stainless steel and has a chrome finish. Its handle is made especially long for people with large hands and is used to shaving with traditional razors. The handle provides a non-slip grip just any other modern razor. It has a double-edge design which provides an extra close shave.

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Van Der Hagen Classic Safety Razor Review

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The Van Der Hagen Safety Razor is a perfect example of a classic double edge safety razor. It is made from solid brass to give it its durability. Like most classic safety razor, it is given a polished look by being coated by chrome finishing. The chrome finish does not only provide the razor its shiny look it also gives it added durability by making it resistant to corrosion and wear. The combination of brass and chrome is actually present among newer designs of safety razor. The Vander Hagen might look old-fashioned but it is manufactured to fit the modern world and to last for several years and even several generations.

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Merkur 20C Long Handle Black DE Safety Razor Review

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The Merkur 20C is one of the newest designs by the product brand. Unlike its predecessors, it has a shorter handle and a heavier head. These features make the razor safer and provide better control when shaving. A shorter handle requires less effort and allows easy maneuvering of the razor for wet shaving. The heavier head reduces the amount of pressure needed and can be applied when shaving. This means that the aggressiveness of the razor is reduced so that you can more pressure without getting yourself cut. Previous designs of DE safety razors usually have the weight on the entire frame of the razor. Although the balance is increased this way, the head can be easily tilted at an angle that usually causes cuts and nicks.

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Parker 65R Super Heavyweight Double Edge Safety Razor Review

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The Paker 65R is a very unique and memorable razor. It’s handle a very stylish design and pattern. It will really stand out when you compare it with other razors. The entire frame of the razor is made from durable solid brass. The unique design on the handle is not just for looks. It’s also for the grip of the razor. The design is textured and the details create indentions on the handle to prevent it from slipping when doing wet shaving.

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Merkur Safety Razor with Comb Guard Review

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Nothing is more classic than a Merkur Safety Razor with Comb Guard. The Merkur brand is enough to tell you it’s really a classic-designed safety razor. The shiny gleaming look of the razor is due to a chrome finish. It does not only make the razor look good but it also makes it durable and corrosion-resistant. Its frame and head are made from stainless steel which is light but provides a sturdy and solid construction to the razor.

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Parker SRW Stainless Steel Straight Edge Barber Razor Review

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The Parker SRW Stainless Steel Straight Edge Barber Razor is a straight razor that can charged with new razor blades. The razor already comes with 100 Shark Super Stainless blades. The weight of this straight razor is just right to give it an excellent balance. The exposure at the ends of the blade is curved to minimize cuts and nicks. The blades that can be used for the razor can be single razor blades used in barber shops or ½ of any standard-sized double edge razor blades.

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Double Edge Safety Razor By Apollo Review

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The Apollo Double Edge Safety Razor is a classic double edge safety razor. It is made from stainless steel give it its durability. Like most classic safety razor, it is given a polished look by being coated by chrome finishing. The chrome finish does not only provide the razor its shiny look it also gives it added durability by making it resistant to corrosion and wear. The combination of stainless steel and chrome is actually present among newer designs of safety razor as well the older ones. It’s the perhaps the most commonly used materials in creating very durable razors.

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Muhle R41 Safety Razor Test, Ratings & Review

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The Muhle Open Comb Double Edge Safety Razor, R41, Chrome Plated Metal has a small head with an open comb design. This is the common design among safety razors for seasoned shavers. The small head angles the blade for aggressive shaving and the comb makes up for the increased aggressiveness. The comb exposed the blade a bit more for a more effective shaving.

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