Safety Razor - Merkur Solingen - 1904, Open Comb (41 001)

Safety Razor - 1904, Open Comb (90 41 001)

Merkur offers a wide range of safety razors including open and closed comb heads, slanted heads, classical designs, modern designs, 2 or 3-piece models, adjustable razors, long or short handles, aggressive or mild models.

You name it, Merkur has it. The German producer of fine safety razors, offers great craftsmanship, plating, balance and handling. 41C model is no different. It’s one of those lightweight designs of the brand.

41C & 42C are the most traditional looking safety razors produced by Merkur. They are inspired from early Gillette double edge safety razors. 41C has a very beautiful traditional looking diamond patterned hexagonal handle, with the Merkur’s standard open comb head. It’s a compact 3-piece design with moderate weight. Since it’s not so heavy the open comb head isn’t too aggressive.

Actually, it’s one of the gentlest open comb safety razors so we think it’s perfect for the people new to open comb razors. If you need a compact safety razor and like the look of the refined vintage look of the old timers, we strongly recommend this little gem. Chrome plated, made in Solingen, Germany.

PROPERTIES

TOTAL HIGHT: 84 mm

HANDLE HEIGHT: 73 mm

WEIGHT: 65 gr

HANDLE: Hexagonal shaped handle, finished in shinny chrome

RAZOR HEAD: Chrome plated open comb head

GUIDE: First, you should wash your face with warm water. This opens the pores and makes shaving easier. Start by generously coating your skin with shaving lather. Give the lather 5 minutes to soften the beard hair.

Then, you set your safety razor at an angle of 30 - 45° and guide it over your face without pressure. To free the razor head from cut hair, simply hold it under the tap every few strokes.

MAINTENANCE: The care of a safety razor is very easy. After use, simply wash out the razor thoroughly and remove lather residue and cut hair. A nail brush and a hair shampoo or dish soap help with stubborn dirt.

Lastly, dry it with a towel and it’s ready to go for your next shave. When changing razor blades, check all of the parts for a tight fit.