Thread: Merkur 45 Bakelite DE

For me the verdict is in on shave longevity. The shaves last as long as I can get with far more expensive DEs and just as smooth. Yea, it did survive a drop into the sink too for me.

What you get is a DE that will shave right up there with the best of them for 1/10th the cost. What you don't get is an impeccable handcrafted chunk of metal and the pride of ownership that goes with that. Where the rubber meets the road, where it counts the shave, it is no slouch.

Bob

I'm glad you,ve had good results. It looks like it would be very light, especially compared to my Merkur 38C.

Thanks for the post. I'm considering picking up the PAA Bakelite just so I can try one.

Originally Posted by MajesticShaver

Thanks for the post. I'm considering picking up the PAA Bakelite just so I can try one.

Haven't used the PAA Bakelite slant but I have used the Fine Superlite plastic slant with very good results. The Merkur 45 Bakelite has a standard DE solid safety bar head design. From what I have read the PAA Bakelite slant is a good copy of the vintage Fasan slant and is supposed to shave just as well as the vintage Fasan. Sounds interesting.

Bob

Originally Posted by Firefighter2

I'm glad you,ve had good results. It looks like it would be very light, especially compared to my Merkur 38C.

Yes, light like a feather by comparison. Still needs no pressure on the blade though.

Bob