Nifty wee razor
Cracking wee razor, very light and gives a really close shave, I would have liked to see a brass insert in the handle to match the brass screw on the head of the razor other than that an excellent razor.
The Merkur 45 Bakelite safety razor in black and red resurrects a retro material that in its day was a revolutionary synthetic plastic used in the production of countless products including vintage double edge safety razors. A lightweight razor suitable for travelling the Bakelite safety razor comes boxed with a Merkur blade.
Cracking wee razor, very light and gives a really close shave, I would have liked to see a brass insert in the handle to match the brass screw on the head of the razor other than that an excellent razor.
And even for beginners as it is very little aggressive. This is the ultimate product for back-packers and bikers! Small, light and works perfect.
This razor is very beautiful and shave very well. I hope it lasts many years.
I travel a lot, usually carry on, and when on the road I really miss my Futur. I bought this light little gem with the leather carry pouch case (separate) and due to its non-metal construction, it never gets flagged on the x-Ray. For shaving, it works wonders, close but not aggressive, just the sort of shave you want while travelling. Pair this with the Mueller travel pure badger brush as I did and take along some Proraso cream in a small tub (I fill my own tub from a travel kit) and you'll be shaving almost as nicely as at home!
I was surprised how much I love this little razor. Sure it's light and made out of plastic, but the shaves I get from this thing are incredible. This is now my everyday shaver. A must have, if only as a travel razor!
While not everyone's choice of colour, this Merkur razor does the job better than any other razor I own. Light in weight but mighty with a fine shave. Worth adding to your collection.