Merkur Solingen 1904 Safety Razor (42C)

Very pleased with the Merkur 1904 Classic Safety razor ordered online from Men's Biz, who provided fast service.
Good quality German manufacture.
Would prefer if it had a slightly longer handle

This is my first DE razor. I was concerned about cutting my face to shreds but after 3 weeks of almost daily shaving I haven't had one drop of blood. :) Am starting to get my technique to the point where the shaves are getting better each day. So first impressions are that it's a great razor at a great price.

Been de shaving 30 pluss years pops razor finally put in retirement found this web site couple years back brought this razor for price and looked a lot like pops nice to use smooth shave very forgiving the shorthandle is nice and weighted well looks nice as well great starting razor to I personly use Astra green blades also feathers on special accasions both work well might up grade later but like pop used to say if it's works for ya stick with it thanks mensbiz team

I bought this razor as a backup unit, when I had some issues with my daily shaver. I've been surprised by how well balanced it is, and how easy and forgiving it is to use. I'd recommend this model to anyone who is new to DE shaving.

Only getting back into DE after a 35 year gap and my first purchase was a cheap Nanjie which with a good blade was adequate,feeling I could do better I purchased the 1904 which I am very happy with ,so easy to use ,quality at a budget price.