Your Complete Guide to Merkur Safety Razors

If you spend any time at all on our website, you will discover that many of our bestselling safety razors bear the Merkur name. That's because Merkur is synonymous with great tools.

From its inception in 1896 to today, Merkur has served their customers with quality and distinction. When Emil Hermes went to register his new blade company, he found the name "Hermes" already taken. So, he took as his brand “Merkur”, the Roman equivalent of the messenger of the gods, Hermes. And clearly the word got around. Today the winged messenger logo graces their high-quality grooming utensils used the world over.

“Merkur makes great razors, no nicks, ingrown hairs or irritation, nothing but a surgically smooth shave” Reviewer Walter P.

West Coast Shaving is pleased to carry the following Merkur safety razors:

• #1 bestselling razor on WCS
• 2-piece design
• Get it in chrome or gold
• Reviewer Earl W. “The folks at Merkur got it right. They seemed to have hit the "sweet spot" concerning the angle of the blade. With very sensitive skin, I can get a near perfect shave without irritation or nicks. No hesitation in recommending this product.”

• Open Comb head for wiry beards
• 3-piece design
• 3” handle length
• Reviewer Greg. “The 15c is lightweight, yet the knurled handle keeps it stable while shaving. This open comb version provides a slightly closer shave than the closed bar version, which is also an excellent razor. The MERKUR 15c is a liitle gem!”

• Closed comb (23C) or open comb (25C) option
• 3-piece design
• 4” handle length
• Reviewer David C. “The longer handle makes shaving much easier. Good balance, good weight and great feel.”

• Closed comb
• 3-piece design
• Uniquely textured, black handle
• Reviewer Greg. “This razor is perfectly balanced and features a non-slip handle. Everything that MERKUR makes is great, but the 30C really stands out among the different models. It's handsome to look at and a real pleasure to shave with.”

• Closed comb
• 3-piece design
• Knurled, chrome handle is 3.3”
• Reviewer Mark T. “Purchasing the Merkur 33c is a decision you won't regret. The quality, feel and performance are top notch! I highly recommend it!”

• Slant bar
• 2-piece design
• Larger diameter, knurled handle
• Reviewer Paul C. “Without a doubt one of the best shaves I ever had. So well built and so efficient hard to compare with my other safety razors. HIGHLY RECOMMEND”

• Closed comb
• 2-piece design
• 4” handle in chrome or black
• Reviewer K.J. “I used the Mach 3 (Fusion, etc.) for many years. Long story short, the Merkur 38 HD has literally changed my life! I feel good after shaving with this thing.“
• Merkur 39C HD Long Handle Barber Pole Safety Razor, Slant Bar

• Slant bar head
• 2-piece design
• 3.75” knurled, chrome handle (heavier than the 34C)
• Reviewer Michael F. “Great weight and feel. The razor does the work, I just guide it. Great slant razor and just a great quality product overall. Closest shaves I get with a DE razor is with this bad boy.”

• Closed or Open comb
• 3-piece design
• Traditional, faceted handle is a throwback to the advent of DE razors in the early 1900s
• Reviewer John M. “Whether you are new to DE shaving or just want an inexpensive, quality safety razor that recalls the beauty and style of the classic Gillettes from a bygone era, you can't go wrong with this one.”

• Adjustable head, razor available in gold colored, polished chrome, or matte chrome.
• 2-piece design
• Manufactured since the 1980s to give you options in your shave.
• Reviewer Maurice S. “Great adjustable razor. Quality build. First class all the way. Close shave with six settings. Love it.”

• Adjustable head to dial in the perfect shave
• 2-piece design
• 3.3” or 4” handle
• Reviewer Seagull “Quality shines throughout, I especially like the long-handled version. Easy to adjust setting and control. Another fine Merkur razor to add to your rotation!”
• Merkur Stainless Steel Long Handle Double Edge Safety Razor (43C)

• Closed comb
• 2-piece design
• Stainless steel, this is Merkur’s heaviest, longest razor at 5.2.oz and 4”.
• Reviewer John. “It has the same head design as the smaller 34c but it’s much heavier. The weight of the handle does all the work for you. I think it’s a great balance between weight, handle length and head design.”
• Merkur Travel Safety Razor with Bar & Merkur Travel Safety Razor, Open Tooth & Merkur Travel Safety Razor with Long Handle

• Closed or Open comb
• 3-piece design
• Knurled, chrome handle breaks down for travel, get the compact handle or the long/full-sized handle (3.4 in).
• Reviewer BCAlbin. “Lovely razor, great shave. Excellent Merkur quality, as expected. Compact, but DO take the gentleman's advice about reversing the shaving head in the case to protect the cutting edge of the blade!”