Well, it has been over a week now that I' ve been using my Merkur 15c Open Comb razor. It gives excellent BBS shaves (with a little work) and I get absolutely NO irritation with it. Even around my adamsapple which is normally a problem area. The funny thing with it is, I almost feel like its too mild and can't feel the blade when shaving. I can't tell its even cutting but after my normal 3-pass and some slight buffing along my jaw line I end up with a BBS most of the time. While shaving with it I keep thinking "this razor is too mild" but when I'm done I'm thinking "dang - thats a really excellent shave." I'm enjoying the "no irritation"/no weepers part. The only razor I have that cuts as well is my Gillette Aristocrat and my HD 34c but I get some irriations with them around my neck sometimes.
I also have a new (to me) 1920's Old Type Ball End that I like very much. It shaves like my Merkur HD 34c but a little closer on each pass. Just might become a full time Open Comb guy. I like the way they shave and how they fit my face.
I also have a new (to me) 1920's Old Type Ball End that I like very much. It shaves like my Merkur HD 34c but a little closer on each pass. Just might become a full time Open Comb guy. I like the way they shave and how they fit my face.