There are several advantages of using the Merkur safety razor. These advantages include comfortability, affordability, no ingrown hairs, and no skin irritation.
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The Merkur Futur Safety Razor which was invented in 1956 has some unique features. Among these features are a longer handle which makes it easier for men with larger hands to use and numbered adjustment settings on the handle which allow one to create either a larger or smaller blade gap.
The collectible Gillette Merkur Classic 1904/1906 Safety Razor, Open Tooth, sells for $25 - $100 at auction, with the price contingent on condition and whether the razor comes with the original case.
There are many highly rated double edge razors. One of the best is a Merkur. These come in a variety of different forms, but the best includes the Merkur HD Hefty Classic.
Merkur Razors can be found in many different styles and sizes online websites. They can be purchased for around $50-$70 on online shopping sites. One of the most popular sites is Amazon.
You can buy one on Ebay. I have a vintage Gillette Fatboy that I bought from Ebay. My spouse has a new Merkur adjustable that came from Classicshaving.com. If you are looking for inexpensive, then go with a vintage on ebay. It works just as well, just not always so shiny.
Merkur ended in 1989.
Merkur was created in 1985.
king c Gillette invented the safety razor in 1903
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The Merkur hasn't been marketed for over 20 years, so information isn't that plentiful, but here's a Wikipedia article on it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merkur Yes, an easy place to find information about the Merkur is from the Merkur Club of America (merkurclub.com).
Der Teutsche Merkur was created in 1773.