Merkur 15C Classic Chrome Open Comb DE Safety Razor

I've had 15C for a few months now and can say this is a great razor. I've used the Merkur 34C for a few years but was looking for something slightly more aggressive and found the 15C which was exactly what I was looking for. The open comb cut both closer and smoother than the closed comb. A bonus I didn't consider was that the open comb does not collect hair and shaving soap between the blade and comb so rinsing off the blade is much easier than the closed comb razor. Another razor from Merkur.

I'm now on my third day with this razor and I forgot to mention something in my last review. I don't normally pay attention to the angle of the razor as this has always been intuitive to me with DE razors, but the Merkur open combs (and possibly other OCs as well) can shave at a very low angle and in that way they become slightly more aggressive. I read that some where and that is how I shave with this razor. If you look with a magnifying glass at how the blade edge is held to the comb you can see why this razor cuts at low angles that would not work with other razors. Does this work for the Maggard V-2 razor? Do not tell me - I think after reading the reviews on the V-2 I'll have to get one to find out.

I've had 5 DE razors in my rotation, and I have been getting great shaves with my Merkur 41C open comb which I got 2 years ago. This week I got the 15C for the better handle and it gave me a great shave this morning. I can go against the grain and face buff without cuts or irritation for a true BBS shave. I love my Merkur open combs and Maggard's service is outstanding. I wasn't going to collect safety razors but I'm drooling over the new Maggard slant. It's only a matter of time before I break down. Oh well, there are more expensive things to collect than razors, and only razors make a man's face feel great!

The Merkur 15C is a great Open Comb style razor. The three piece design allows for easy cleaning and maintenance. This razor would be considered mild to most users as there is little blade exposure. With the blade installed, the cap and base plate are seamless; and this reduces the clogging of hair to almost none. A great razor for the price!