Printable View
Hey Guys,
A little razor not often seen; a vintage Merkur mustache razor. Here are the blades that came with it also. I don't really have any information on it, so please add to the thread if you know any.
Thank you for looking,
Hirlau
Attachment 229525
Attachment 229526
Attachment 229527
Attachment 229528
Attachment 229529
Attachment 229530
Attachment 229531
Attachment 229532
Attachment 229533
Yah know, I've seen blades somewhere. Can't recall at the moment but check with Maggard's.
I noticed tonight while trying to find history on it , that they are still being sold. They are silver/chrome in color,,,, not as old as this one .
The Merkur blades now come in a white box.
Cool little razor. You will have to grow a mushtache and try it out.
:D Naw,,, it's just for collecting & show & tell
Nice collectible John. I got one that was included on a package deal on some slant (twisted head) razors from Germany some years ago. At the time I googled, or checked amazon, and the reviews were not encouraging. The problem is not the razor, according to the reviewers, but the blades weren't up to the level of sharpness to shave comfortably. Never tried mine.
Now what surprises me is that mine is different from yours. Mine is more a mini double edge with the same width on either side. Mine is not marked on the head, but has the traditional 'Merkur' roll marking around the handle above the thumb piece. I'll have to check and see if blades are even available for this animal. :thinking:
Attachment 229543Attachment 229544Attachment 229545
Interesting,,, I only researched about 1/2 an hour. I'll keep an eye out for blades for yours.
Just did a quick search and looks like I'm out of luck. Maybe I can modify a DE blade ........ :shrug:Quote:
Originally Posted by Hirlau
I received a modern one of the mustache razors as a gift. I occasionally use it for goatee cleanup. The blades aren't the best.
The second razor in this thread is a Merkur corn razor. Blades are still available for this one as well. Search for Merkur corn razor blades.
Your right ! Now, if I just had some corns .......... :hmmm: I could go buy some tight shoes .......... :idea:Quote:
Originally Posted by Mrchick
Straight Razor Designs has blades for the thing. I guess I could try it on my moustache, from what I've read about the regular moustache blades the corn blades couldn't be any worse. Here is a the old model and the new one ;
Attachment 229549Attachment 229550
Give it a shot. It might work well. Have fun!
The blades merkur makes for the moustache razor are very poor which is a real shame. Their de blades are average but given price point vs performance are not that hot either. Merkur has been slowly righting the quality ship lately on the de front so maybe the blades will follow.
I also found one at the local flea market today. Fairly cheap, $2
Attachment 231374
Attachment 231369
Attachment 231370
Attachment 231371
Attachment 231372
Attachment 231373
Very nice. My local antique stores are almost razor free and what they have is not in good shape (narrow blades, lots of corrosion.)
I'd say this was a quite rare find for me, at least here in Denmark. I can only count 5 or 6 razors that I found in the wild witch was in good condition. The places I usually go always has the same razors laying for months. No wonder, they are in awful condition. It's sadly not often that they'll get new ones. And mugs i've never seen one in the wild.
Great find & nice photos ! :tu
MrChick,,, do you still use your mustache razor?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mrchick
Rarely. I might use it once s month. I would probably use it more if the blades weren't so bad.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hirlau
MrChick,
Well,,, I made this little razor cover for my Gillette razors for travel,, but it turned out too small to get any of my razors into. The only razor that would fit was the mustache razor. I will never use mine & the cover will get thrown in the drawer.
So you can have it , just PM an address & I'll throw it in an envelope to you.
The inside was burnished & finished with Bee's wax.
Attachment 244563
Attachment 244564
Attachment 244565
Attachment 244566
