| Shaving has ceased being just a daily, bothersome | | | | these models basically have the same great features |
| task; to some, this activity has evolved into an art form. | | | | that users love and trust. One of the first things you will |
| And just like any form of art, you would need the | | | | notice about the EdwinJagger Classic models is the |
| perfect tools to be able to produce a masterpiece | | | | awesome chrome finish. As soon as you hold it and |
| – a perfectly-shaved face. Let’s talk about the | | | | try shaving with it, you will see that the great |
| double-edge safety razors that are still being produced | | | | packaging is not everything it has to offer – the |
| and are still available in the market today. Which one is | | | | balance is good; the shaving aggressiveness even |
| the best product, you ask? Read on, and you can be | | | | better. Changing the blades is very easy with all |
| the judge. | | | | models, making it a good razor for both wet-shaving |
| The Weishi Razor is a classic safety razor, nothing | | | | beginners and enthusiasts alike. The Edwin Jagger |
| frilly or complicated about it. It is straightforward enough | | | | Classic razors are not adjustable – a drawback for |
| to be used by those who are just getting started on | | | | those who want to have more flexibility in this |
| wet-shaving. Once you get the feel of how | | | | department. There are also some instances when the |
| wet-shaving with a classic razor is like, you won’t | | | | handles tend to be a little on the slippery side – you |
| have any problems with using this tool. The simplicity of | | | | have to thank the shiny chrome finish for that. The |
| the Weishi makes it very easy to use – you | | | | grooves and indentations on the handle that other |
| don’t need to be a rocket scientist to figure out | | | | razors have to provide a better grip are missing on |
| how it works. Your shaving prowess can be | | | | most EJ classic razors (except for the lined chromed |
| perfected using this razor, as it is not an aggressive | | | | model). |
| one – the results lie on how well you actually do the | | | | Another quality product under the Merkur brand name |
| shaving. The lightness of the Weishi will also be a | | | | is the Merkur Progress. This double-edged safety |
| delight to those who are not comfortable with a bulky, | | | | razor is built to last, with a few more tricks under its |
| heavy razor close to their faces. The Weishi’s | | | | belt included. The Merkur Progress features an |
| strengths can also be seen as weaknesses, | | | | adjustable head which can be moved according to the |
| depending on one’s point of view. With the results | | | | owner’s preference. Adjusting the blade gap depth |
| relying on the technique used instead of on the | | | | can result to a great shave with fewer burns and |
| razor’s capabilities, it may defeat the purpose of | | | | irritations. This is a must-have for those who are just |
| buying a good quality razor in the first place. The light | | | | starting to try their hand at wet-shaving. Users of the |
| weight also has its disadvantages – you might not | | | | Merkur Progress have an issue with its handle, |
| be able to control the amount of pressure needed to | | | | specifically with the grip – it tends to get slippery |
| have the closest shave; coupled with bad luck (and | | | | when wet. Changing the blades can also be |
| unsteady hand), this can result to painful nicks and | | | | challenging, the number settings will become misaligned |
| small cuts. | | | | if the head is not screwed back properly as per |
| Merkur HD was regarded by many users as a bargain | | | | Merkur's instructions. In addition, the Progress does not |
| considering the results it brings. It used to be one of the | | | | sport a classy look, unlike other double-edge safety |
| middle-priced razors delivering results comparable to | | | | razors available in the market. |
| higher-priced products. You will know that you have a | | | | Moving on, the Merkur Futur is considered by some to |
| high-quality razor in your hands the moment you touch | | | | have the sleekest look among Merkur’s |
| it – starting from the handle. The grooves on the | | | | double-edge safety razor line. Aesthetics aside, this |
| handle provide a good grip while shaving, and while | | | | razor can hold its own among its contemporaries. Its |
| changing the blade. This razor is perfect for | | | | stability allows you to use the slightest pressure when |
| wet-shaving beginners and experts alike. With its | | | | shaving; you can let the razor's weight do most of the |
| rugged design and chrome finish, the Merkur HD is | | | | work. This adjustable razor lets you move the head |
| designed to stand the test of time. Those who have | | | | according to your preference, and this proves handy |
| used the Merkur HD seem to have only good things to | | | | when you need to reach a specific area on your face. |
| say about it. This was one product that seemed to | | | | As sleek as it is, the Futur’s handle lacks the |
| have found the perfect balance in terms of quality and | | | | steady grip associated with those that have |
| price, until Dovo decided to increase the price by 30%. | | | | indentations; it is very easy for a hand to slip on the |
| The Merkur 38C is a beautiful shaving tool. As with | | | | sleek, shiny handle. The head may be a bit too big and |
| razors bearing the Merkur brand name, you are | | | | bulky for some users, which makes for a challenging |
| assured of the same high-quality results that their other | | | | shaving maneuver. When adjusting the razor, the finger |
| products deliver. Aesthetically, the Merkur 38C is hard | | | | also comes perilously close to the blades, exposing the |
| to beat. It has a lovely chrome finish, and the handle | | | | user to a higher risk of injuring himself. The reviews |
| has a spiraled barber pole design. It gives an excellent | | | | here are made with the purpose of guiding you |
| close shave without causing irritating burns even on the | | | | towards the best double-edge safety razors in the |
| most sensitive skin. This razor is built for long-term, | | | | market today. There is still no better way to judge a |
| heavy-duty use, like its other Merkur brothers. | | | | product than actually giving it a try, to see for yourself |
| Let’s now take a look at the Edwin Jagger Classic | | | | how you respond to you (and vice-versa). You cannot |
| DE, a middle-priced razor that comes in different | | | | truly say that you have found the “best” razor if |
| models (86, 89 and 89L). The main difference between | | | | you haven’t tried the others yet, right? |
| the models is the way the handles are designed; all of | | | | |