Top positive review
5.0 out of 5 starsThis is an adjustable razor built like a precision instrument that will last for a lifetime!
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2024
I purchased a "QShave" razor a while back to see if I would like this style of razor. For those unfamiliar with it, the patent for this Merkur Adjustable Razor expired and QShave sells Chinese-made copies for about $15. They look similar but lack the weight, balance, materials, finish, and precision tolerances of the Merkur. Paired with a good double edge blade (I started with Derby blades and now use Astra Platinum) and a good shaving soap, this razor will give you an extremely close and comfortable shave. Its weight allows it to give you that close shave without having to use any pressure on the handle, just the weight of it seems to do the job. The fact that it is adjustable, allows you to dial in the aggressiveness of the shave. Newbies might want to start at the 1 or 2 setting, and more experienced shavers might like the 4 or 5 setting. The only thing that I can fault this razor for (and which others have pointed out) is that because of the size of the shaving head, it's a bit tricky to shave right below the nose and if you're careless, you might nick yourself doing it. A bit of practice will take care of that. I gave it four stars for traveling only because it is relatively expensive, and it would be a real shame to lose it on a trip. I use my old QShave for travel, but this razor definitely does a better job.
