Merkur 51C Progress Double Edge Safety Razor Long Handle

Meisterwerke in Stahl - DOVO Merkur is the Razors Manufacturer from Solingen. DOVO Merkur produces top quality classic and modern razors. A razor from DOVO Merkur is a precision instrument for efficient and comfortable shaving.

Product information
Innovative and robust design. The shaving trait of this safety shear is adjustable. And can be tailored to personal shaving technology. This razor has a closed comb. Suitable for normal to heavy beard growth.

Due to the rotary knob at the bottom of the handle, the angle of the razor blade can be set very easily. It has a total of 5 positions and therefore 5 different shaving properties. Stand 1 is mild shaving and stand 5 has the most aggressive shaving trait.

Where should you pay attention when purchasing a Safety Razor?
Safety Razors with closed comb are the most common ranges. Suitable for the novice shaving and shaving the light to normal beard growth. Also suitable for sensitive skin. Shair knives with an open comb shear slightly more direct or 'more aggressively'. These are suitable for the experienced shaving and shaving the normal to heavy (stiff beard hair) beard growth. The razor with a butterfly closure has a light shaving head and is suitable for light beard growth. With the safety razor with an adjustable shaving head, the cutting angle of the Double Edge razor and the 'gap' (= opening of the shaving head) can be set. This allows you to tailor the degree of 'aggressiveness' to your personal shaving technique while shaving. This type of razor is suitable for any type of beard growth or skin. In addition, the weight of the razor also counts: a light razor for light beard growth; A heavy razor for normal to heavy beard growth.

Usage
First soap the beard hairs, keep the razor at an angle of approx. 30 degrees compared to the skin, press the knife lightly on the skin and shave with the beard hairs. At the neck part, tighten the skin with the other hand.

Extra user information
The upper half of the shaving head has a line on one side. The lower half of the shaving head has one small triangle. When screwing the upper half on the bottom half, the line must reach the triangle. If you screw that up in this way, then during the screwing position 1 will be exactly on the marker at the bottom of the handle. 

Material and specifications
Shaving head: adjustable shaving head closed comb
Chromed metal
Length Handle: 9.5 cm
Total weight: 103 gr

Please note, this razor is not in a plastic box but in a cardboard packaging.