It may be the only razor you will ever need!
589281
I have been wet shaving for over two years. I have used a variety of razors from a vintage GEM single edge featherweight to an inexpensive Lord 6. Yet I was still amazed by the quality and performance of the Merkur 180.

The razor just has a great feel to it. The longer handle may be a nice touch for those not use to shorter handed DE razors. What I appreciate is the weight and texture of the handle. It gives great balance and never feels slippery.

The quality of the finish is superb and the razor is a pleasure to shave with. I have used a few different types of blades and always get a close, comfortable shave.

I have read other reviews where they have said this a good razor for beginners. I disagree and think this is a good razor for anyone, particularly those with sensitive skin.

I have suggested cheaper razors for those looking to give traditional shaving a try but for the price there is no reason not buy the Merkur 180, it may be the only razor you will ever need!
4261615
I love this product!! Inexpensive, consistant high quality, decades of popular success, works as advertised and smells good!
It does cause your razor to clog a little as it seems to bind the hair/stubble in a clump or paste on the screen, corners, ect.: Elbow grease works every time :)
I've used Lectric Shave on everything from a 1973 Mark 4 Remington, a few drug store Norelco's, one horrible Sunbeam and now my second favorite; a Braun 320s-4 (#1 favorite is still the ms-3/4700 Remington micro screen, best razor Rem ever made!) and Lectric shave works great every time making poor shavers do a better job than normal! A brush and a pipe cleaner will be needed but worth it!
2648349
Pricey, but it definitely works. Was the final touch I have been looking for since switching to safety razors and DE blades. Shaving is a glide!
4292750
I've been trying out different safety razor blades for the past two years, and in the end every single one failed one critical test; my mustache. No matter what, it always felt like the blades were tugging and ripping out the hair, rather than gently gliding and cutting. On the recommendation of a friend, I gave Astra a shot. I didn't even feel the blade gliding across my upper lip as the hair was painlessly and effortlessly cut away.

Astra has my business for the rest of my life. That's the highest praise I could give.
4425310
What's to say?  I wouldn't but any other razor.  I love how the razor glides on my skin.  I've never cut, scraped or nicked myself with this razor.  I'll be a lifetime customer.
1004103
I've owned several razors and this one beats them all.
4151561
I cant remember when I bought this razor. It was some 5 or 6 years ago, but I can say without a doubt, It is well worth it. The construction is solid, easy to clean and if you understand that a safety razor requires a bit of a learning curve to use (its not the same as a fusion or Mach whatever), then you will get a quality shave at a fraction of the price.

I like the long handle over the standard merkur handle or even the heavy duty because I think it gives more control. And as far as the comb teeth are concerned, no worries, it will still give you an exceptionally close shave.

I have used all different blade manufactures (wilkinson swords, merkurs , generic etc...)and all work well. 4 bucks for 20 blade edges vs 20$ for 4. Do the math.

I also use a shave cup, puck and brush cause if you are gonna go old school, go all the way. Its classy, looks cool, and frankly is better than most products today.
4920750
I have used these razors since I found them about 7 years ago and they are simply the best.  I've tried the more expensive razors, both disposable and not, and get the closest shave with this.  Sometimes they are hard to find in stores but I stocked up when I found such a great deal on Amazon.
406181
I absolutely love this razor! It is amazing! Great quality. Great weight. The blade angle is perfect. Got a smooth shave with no irritation. It is perfect. It also helps that it looks so good. You can't go wrong with this thing.
1209812
I am tired of buying super expensive razors with lots of plastic that needs to be thrown away at some point. Also, frankly, when I'm in the store staring at rows of replacement cartridges, I can't remember which brand of handle I have at home, and whether it is the latest 3 razor model, the super fantastic 4-razor model, etc, all of which attach in their own special proprietary ways. So I ran across a 40-year old nickel plated double-edge razor in an antique store that cost less than a package of replacement blades and I thought I'd give it a try. I remember learning to shave with just such a razor, but I also remember hacking the heck out of my face. Guess my face has changed, or I have, because I've used the vintage razor for quite a while now and haven't cut myself any more than with the high-cost cartridge razors. The shave is just as close, in my opinion, and the cost is significantly less. Not to mention there isn't a lot of wasted by-products in either the packaging or the product itself, so definitely a greener alternative. Highly recommend you give this a try. These blades are sharp, extremely economical, and last as long as the cartridges.
1845130
I made my living sharpening knives for 5 years and can tell you from experience that this is a very good buy.  I have used it to sharpen every knife in my house including my Cold Steel Recon 1, butcher knives, paring knives, pocket knives.  I have NEVER used a tool as simple as this is to use for sharpening knives.  A few strokes with this sharpener and you will have a RAZOR sharp edge easily capable of shaving hair.  You can still finely tune the edge with a ceramic and steel if you wish, but I guarantee you that when done correctly, you will be able to shave hair without any fine tuning of the edge.  This purchase is a no brainer.  Buy it.  You won't regret it.
240503
I got this razor free provided via a program run by Gillette and overall I love it the best I have ever used. the handle design is great. You have to try this!!!
1143910
don't kid yourself, one can never shave with this thing ... this is a display straight razor, not a functional, shaving razor
1634960
Outstanding quality product.  I bought this about a year and a half ago when I switched from cartridge razors to safety razors, and I've never looked back.  This razor, with daily use, has held up exceptionally well for the past 18 months.  It still looks brand new.  The stainless steel is without a scratch, blemish, or spec of rust.

I have a heavy beard and sensitive skin, so I need to have a good razor shaving my face.  With the safety razors, you can shop around dozens of different kinds of razors from several different brands to find out which razors work the best for your skin.  This personalized approach to shaving has saved me from countless shaves that are either mediocre, or cause mad razor burn and bumps.  It took a couple of weeks to find the razor that was right for me, and I haven't had a problem since.  All double edge razors that I know of fit well in this safety razor.

Also, this is literally the cheapest way you can shave.  After paying ~$25 for the handled blade, the individual razors are between 5-10 cents a piece, and they can last a few days if you want them to.  After I found the blades I liked, I bought a couple thousand of them from the manufacturer for about 6 cents/blade, because I knew I would use them for a few years to come.

I'm pretty sure the only reason these aren't popular anymore is because it's not as sustainable of a business model as the cartridge/disposable razors are.  With the safety razors, you can get one handled razor to last you several years or a lifetime, and you only spend $20 or so every year on new razors.  With cartridge blades, you're probably spending at least $20 per month on new cartridges.  You simply consume less when shaving with a safety razor.
1393421
I am a novice wet shaver and this is my first "high end" razor. I like how it keeps the blade crimped down tight while not creating a wavy edge like the 13 dollar one I bought at Sally Beauty Supply. Nice and heavy, German, and Im not gonna lie, It makes me like a bad ass mother-&%$#@%^ in front of the wife in the morning while we are getting ready for work lol. I plan on teaching my son how to shave with a double edge razor in 13 years (he's only two right now). I wish I would have been introduced to this 15 years ago. I've wasted $100's on the mach family of multi blade cartridges; never again!
3523949
My husband uses this with Mekur Model 180 Long Handled Safety Razor and a brush and it is the ONLY thing that can give him an immaculate shave without irritating his sensitive skin.
2878432
Ive tried them all, and this is the best DE Razor for me. Edwin Jagger is very good , but still doesnt beat the Merkur 15c. I tried a Merkur 34c and even a stainless steel  Feather razor, neither one compares to the Open Comb Merkur 15c.  The open comb along with the blade angle are excellent and I don't fear being cut. As for safety, this is the safest among all the razors I have tried. I also have tried many razor blades, including Feather, Personna, Derby and Astra. I believe Astra to be the best all-around blade for the money. I like the Merkur 15c enough to order a second as a back up.  I got mine for $22.00, which is amazing considering the Feather stainless steel razor is $174.00.