Merkur 39C Slant Sledgehammer Double-Edge Safety Razor
[MRK-39C]

by Wyatt
07/30/2010

I have tried several DE razors looking for the perfect shave. The closest I had come to a BBS shave was with a vintage Gillette Red Tip, even the old adjustable's did not quite cut it. (no pun intended) The Merkur Slant Sledgehammer has a perfect balance and weight to do the job while not feeling like an aggressive razor, delivering a BBS shave every time. The closest thing to a straight razor shave I have in my razor rotation. Nice looking piece of machinery as well!

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

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by Wyatt
07/30/2010

I have tried several DE razors looking for the perfect shave. The closest I had come to a BBS shave was with a vintage Gillette Red Tip, even the old adjustable's did not quite cut it. (no pun intended) The Merkur Slant Sledgehammer has a perfect balance and weight to do the job while not feeling like an aggressive razor, delivering a BBS shave every time. The closest thing to a straight razor shave I have in my razor rotation. Nice looking piece of machinery as well!

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

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by Tom
07/23/2010

I feel the 39C Slant Sledgehammer is a treasure (the name made me hesitate briefly when thinking about ordering it, wondering why a razor would be compared to a sledgehammer until I figured the point was simply its weight). I am astonished how much I like this razor. I feel it allows more of the control - for example allowing a close shave right up to the edge of my beard - that previously only a straight razor seemed to offer but the 39C provides the significant convenience and safety of a safety razor (less precision of technique seems required for a good shave than with a straight razor and besides its being easier to shave without cuts, in the event of cutting significant protection is offered by the safety razor design against its going too deep). I have used safety razors before, Mach 3 type multiple bladed steel and plastic devices, and even, for a while, a straight razor (though I did not shave my head in those days and shaved less frequently and less of my face as I had a larger beard then - I now shave more frequently and larger areas of my face as well as my head... ). I would not venture to regularly shave as much of my face as I do now and certainly not my head with a straight razor, given my memories of the result of impatience on two occasions when I was using the straight razor. While other razors I remember using in the past may have been a little more forgiving of carelessness and inattention than the 39C, the difference does not seem to me very great. They still could 'bite' and the 39C I feel, more than any other razor I have ever used [including, given my level of skill, even the straight razor], can give a wonderfully close, precisely controlled, smooth comfortable shave.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

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by Maxime Dessureault
06/24/2010

This is an excellent razor! Provides a very close shave and looks and feels great. As good as it gets!

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

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by Dan Beauchesne
05/01/2010

I first purchased a Merkur 23c off of this site and was pleased with it. It was my introductory DE razor and it was non-aggressive, easy to clean, and a good value. After a few months, I found that I needed something a bit more aggressive. After scouring the internet for weeks for reviews and comments, the 39c sounded like the next logical step. Changing the blade must be done with care as it doesn't always click in parallel to the edge of the razor. It's heavy, but with a good blade (Astra SP's are my choice), it gives an unbelievably close and smooth shave. Initially I did get a few more nicks than I was use to, but after a few shaves irritation free is easy. Highly recommended.

Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]

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by Stephane
01/16/2010

Started 3 yrs ago with a 23C ( excellent choice), then went with a 38C (very pleased). Then wanted less irritation so switched to the slant, thinking that the 39C would require less adjusting to when switching as its the same handle as the 38C. Wrong choice for me. The slant gives me wonderful, close shaves with even less irritation than the 38C and takes less time to get there. Only drawback is the handle which I consider too long and heavy for this type of shaving head, I find that it reduces the maneuverability of the razor. Ordering the traditional slant today and will be putting my 39C on Kijiji.

Rating: [3 of 5 Stars!]

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