Performance
Performance
Ease of use
Ease of use
Our rating
Our rating
Price
Price
We like
- Comes from a well known brand.
- Well crafted.
- In between mild – aggressive.
We don’t like
- You may not get a close shave depending upon your shaving experience.
- If you do not like long handle, then it’s not for you.
No products found.
At the end, we have decided to publish the Merkur 23C review due to few emails from our readers.
To be honest, we have been thinking about it actually. But failed to manage some time to test it & bring back the results.
Now, as you are here, our mission is to give you the ultimate description & what it does.
Is Merkur 23 is one of the best DE razors out there?
How it performs when it comes to shaving?
Should beginner use it?
Well, all of your question going to end after reading this review.
A while ago, we compared two famous model of Merkur. That is 33C vs. 34C. If you have not checked yet, you might find it helpful too.
Both of the razor mentioned above performs well. However, people have different needs. So company has to make different products.
Complete Review of Merkur 23C Long Handled Safety Razor
Who is this razor for?
Starting as a beginner? You can opt for it. No problem. Advanced user? You will love it too.
As a shaving enthusiastic, people go for those with whom they can build a connection. Like we mentioned, it has over 5000 reviews on various platform and all the people can’t be wrong all the time right?
Is it worth it?
Compared to similar products in the market, this razor gives you a long lasting life with a stylish design. When I took the first look, I thought its not gonna work as per my expectation but, once I went down with few shaves, I immediately felt why people have so much craze for it.
Why there some negative results from people?
Like each & every manufactured products, you see some disadvantage as well right??. I personally, yet to experience it, but few people told that you should not use it aggressively.
& that’s cent percent true as well.
No matter what DE razor you use, you would not want it to cut your skin. We highly recommend using youtube as a guideline before getting ready to shave.
If you have been doing it for ages, you already know what to do.
Features of Merkur 23C
People seems to love it. In fact, our in-house testers told us that they found it quite helpful too. It’s a chrome finish sturdy razor and you just can’t complain about the look.
It’s extremely well made and the chrome plating is perfect. Our team said they like the knurling since it saved the razor many times from slipping. If you are planning to use it in the shower, it’s a great addition.
It has a long handle which will benefit people with larger hands. However, for some it is the only complaining reason too. The handle is also slimmer compared to other models out there in the market.
Talking about the blade alignment, it is perfect and you may find it in between mild & aggressive. Just a friendly reminder : do not ever try to pressure while shaving.
Or in fact, before you try, go and get some YouTube videos & apply per-shave oil.
Grip is the one thing I took really care. I just wanted to have something more controllable, not slippery. Due to the thinness it got, you can’t drop it off on the floor. So no worries.
Now, one more interesting part. You can gift one 23C to a lady. Yes. It will work for them too.
The razor is completely made in Germany but you won’t have to compromise any quality.
Disadvantages of Merkur 23C
Although we have not found any major issue yet, there are still people out there where they complained few things about the razor.
First off, I heard that you won’t get any close shave. That’s completely true if you do not know how to use a DE razor.
That’s the reason we recommend watching few useful videos from YouTube before taking it in your hand.
Here is one:
On the other hand, there are few gangs who said it has a long handle. It just the fact that they are not comfortable with it.
If you have previously shaved with other brands and are not comfortable with a longer handle, we do not recommend it to you.
But, having larger hands might help you to get a close shave if you decide to go with it.
Few Key Points To Keep in Mind
Before using it, we highly advised you go & get some pre-shave oil or shaving soap to make the process smooth. It will help you to cut your hair without harming your skin.
In terms of speed, a noticeable criterion is how fast it can shave and save you a lot of unnecessary time.
A less skin irritation & razor bumps can be seen once you follow the above steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sill having questions? Take a look around below & see if you can spot them:
Is there any possibility of rust If you use it in the shower?
The purpose of this Merkur 23C razor is to provide you the smoothest shave possible & it’s a wet shaving tool. So despite of using in the shower, you won’t particularly see any rust.
I am new to wet shaving. Is it right for me?
You can surely use it as your first razor. But we suggest you better learn some techniques before using it. Do not put much pressure on your skin and do it very slowly.
What’s the durability?
Well, if you regularly care & polish the razor, I bet, it will last your entire life. That being said, sometimes, certain products do get damaged earlier due to manufacturing defect. Otherwise, it’s a long-lasting razor & we can promise it.
Final Verdict
No matter who you are. A seasonal wet shaver or a beginner you will find it helpful. That’s something you can rely on us. Though its not the world finest you can try, but it’s a light and long-handled razor. So be sure to keep that in mind.
On the other hand, if you want something more heavy weight & balanced razor, you can take a look at this Edwin Jagger De89bl Review.
Merkur 23C Review
Merkur 23c Review
You might also like:
This lithium device got the coolest featureshttps://beardmantra.com/andis-supra-zr-reviews/Our indepth review on merkur 38c vs 34cMerkur 23c Review