Originally Posted By: Drew99GT
My brother gave me a Merker 33C to try out; it took a little getting used to and it takes a very soft touch, but I have to say, it produces a better shave than a modern razor. I've been doing a 2 pass shave; one with, one against the grain, lathering both times. Less irritation, less in grown hairs.
I've used a safety razor 3 times now and I am sold. My face hasn't felt and looked this good in, well, probably before I started shaving! 2 light passes; one with and then one against the grain. It's actually kind of a pleasure to shave with the Merker.
My brother gave me a Merker 33C to try out; it took a little getting used to and it takes a very soft touch, but I have to say, it produces a better shave than a modern razor. I've been doing a 2 pass shave; one with, one against the grain, lathering both times. Less irritation, less in grown hairs.
I've used a safety razor 3 times now and I am sold. My face hasn't felt and looked this good in, well, probably before I started shaving! 2 light passes; one with and then one against the grain. It's actually kind of a pleasure to shave with the Merker.