Merkur 20C Safety Razor with Long Black Handle

My wife recently got me the 20C in a gift set for Christmas. I have used it everyday with yellow 7O’clocks. I am very pleased with this razor. No irritation at all for a daily shaver. Mild but not so mild as to not get a good shave. Not as aggressive as my adjustables but can comfortably use it every day.

I've been using this razor for almost 2 years and wanted to add my 2 cents worth. I consider myself picky when it comes to quality and the only issue I might have with this razor is that the thread clearance could be a little tighter but has not caused any issues. The black finish has not worn or faded, the chrome is heavy and shows no wear, it looks as new. The black knurled handle is .380" in diameter. The greatest thing about this razor is its modern style. Most safety razors I've seen look as if they are still made to look like antiques. If you are looking for a solid feeling modern looking razor with a longer handle, this is it.

After about 9 months of use this razor has become useless because of a manufacturing defect. The weld that holds the screw used to attach the handle to the head has failed.

I wanted something in black that had a long handle without breaking the bank. I didn't realize the handle would be a little uncomfortable to hold because I didn't consider that the girth of the handle would matter. Now I just hold my hand closer to the top of the head and it's not really a big deal, but then I have all the slack from the long handle. I still get a good shave, but I would probably have picked one with a thicker handle

I wanted something in black that had a long handle without breaking the bank. I didn't realize the handle would be a little uncomfortable to hold because I didn't consider that the girth of the handle would matter. Now I just hold my hand closer to the top of the head and it's not really a big deal, but then I have all the slack from the long handle. I still get a good shave, but I would probably have picked one with a thicker handle