MERKUR Black Handled MK-30B Double Edge Safety Razor

Bought as a gift and it arrived on time and in great condition. Read more

This is a nice razor and whether you feel it is mild or aggressive you van grt a very close and comfortable shave with this. Ive had mine for a couple of years now and love it. Read more

I used it for shaving. Well made Read more

My first safety razor, and I still have it years later Read more

Handle is too short. Read more

I have used double edged razors my whole life. This one shaves like a Gillette introductory razor making it easy to learn and probably you won't cut yourself. It is close enough for me that I won't be "graduating" to some other razor. The blade angle (which is fixed) is good, and there is enough room for lather and cut hairs to get out that it does not clog. Some of the multi-blade models I have tried that that problem without shaving any closer. From that standpoint I'd give it 5 stars. Although it might not be the best for tough beards. I don't have one so I cannot tell. However the description is that this razor is made from Stainless steel. It clearly is not. It is chrome plated which stainless steel does not need. From the appearance of the head, I am guessing that it is die cast metal and plated. Given the die casting, it is probably zinc or similar. You'd get a better price looking for a used razor of similar design in nickel plated brass on eBay, and it would shave just the same. Or look for the Classic 3-piece open comb from the same manufacturer which has an similar head but costs noticeably less. Read more

Not sharp at all. Didn't shave close for me at all even with Merkur blades. If you are looking for close shave, chose a different razor Read more

When screwed together properly (not tightly at all), the razor was okay. It worked best when the head was on loose, but coincidentally it would start to unscrew if you applied any slight amount of force, making shaving difficult. I've used another, cheaper safety razor with better results. I think this problem might stem from the tolerances they use. For mine, if the top and bottom were slightly further apart, it would shave very well! Maybe I just got one that slipped through the quality control? Read more