Thank you! Unfortunately the only Merkur model I have used is the 34c.

As for being mild, the Rex razor has a blade positive exposure, so there is some blade feel. For me it is not too much or uncomfortable by any means. If I ever try a progress though I will report back to you

Indeed

Those Henson razors are really something else. Its amazing what standards they are held to!

Sure thing! Rex Ambassador

There is a super similar razor- the Pearl Flexi. Very well made (CNC machined brass & nickel plated). It is a fraction of the price at ~$80USD. Comes with a stand and 50 blades.

The 6c is such a good razor. I’ve got the gun metal version.

I would love for this to out live me. I am looking to pass it down when the time comes

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It’s a fantastic piece I am proud to own. I think you’ll love it if you end up getting one!

I gifted it to a friend of mine. Wetshaving is also a hobby of mine. I began saving for this a while ago!

Woah, the price in that link is nearly $100 USD over the retail price

I’ve got some gallium cookware that is fantastic.

Definitely! So many beautiful handle choices as well!

Nice! My father has a couple older handles like the Mach 3. He seems to enjoy it. Unfortunately I would always get skin irritation with cartridges!

The space between the guard and blade/ top cap will increase as you increase the setting. Lower settings will have a more mild feel, while higher settings will offer a more aggressive takedown of facial hair. It serves 2 purposes; to provide a variety of options for comfort for the user, and to increase the razors ability to handle heavy hair growth.

I started out with a Merkur 34c. Awesome razor

Very hefty price tag. It’s a luxury item for sure. The models plated in precious metals are even more outrageous. I have the base SS model here and was lucky to get 25% during their Black Friday sale

The cost is mainly due to the piece being produced entirely in the US. I believe 10 pieces make up this razor, each of which (with the exception of the spring inside) are CNC machined from solid billets of steel. I imagine labor is a large factor in determine the MSRP, as well as the tolerances the final product is held to. Additionally, many other adjustable razors are made using cast zinc alloy. Zinc can last a while, but once the plating (usually chrome) is compromised, it will corrode rapidly. I’ve had a couple lost to the host metal decaying over time. Usually the threads in the top cap begin decaying first. Many zinc alloy razors go for around ~$30-$60, and can last a while (which I think is still a good investment). However I believe that if I continued in that route, the cost of all the zinc alloy razors would eventually overtake the cost of this piece. Machined material offers superior grain structure compared to cast material which translates to overall durability. Fit and finish is immaculate. As for performance, this is a SUPER efficient piece. here is a video of a man practically wiping heavy growth off of his face. In my experience, this piece allows you to have a mild or aggressive shave without sacrificing the efficiency depending on the setting it is at. To me, it performs above all the other razors I have used and owned. It’s a nice feeling to know that I can execute a comfy shave with no hassle or clogging regardless of how much hair is on my face.

It definitely is a pricey piece, and I was lucky to be able to scoop one up during their Black Friday sale which kind of helps.

This is my personal razor. It is entirely composed of stainless steel, and manufactured in the United States. A little fun fact: this is the first US produced adjustable safety razor since Gillette stopped producing their models.