{"product_id":"merkur-23c-long-handle-double-edge-safety-razor","title":"Merkur 23C Long Handle Double Edge Safety Razor","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 23C has been in production in one form or another since the 1920s. That's not a marketing point - it's a track record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA three-piece DE razor with a long handle, closed comb, and the spacious Merkur blade gap that keeps lather moving and the head clean between strokes. Brass handle, die-cast zinc head, bright chrome throughout. Simple, well-made, and still relevant a century after the design was first introduced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Solingen, Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho's It For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShavers who want a traditional three-piece DE razor with a longer handle - the extra length suits larger hands and gives more reach for neck and jaw work. A strong entry point for DE shaving beginners who prefer the simplicity of a three-piece over a two-piece, and a reliable daily driver for experienced wet shavers who appreciate a classic format without complications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong handle - more reach and control through the neck and jaw, suits larger hands T\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehree-piece construction - head, base plate, and handle disassemble fully for thorough cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosed comb safety bar - forgiving shave angle, suitable for daily use and sensitive skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacious Merkur blade gap allows high soap flow and resists clogging mid-shave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass handle, die-cast zinc head, bright chrome finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with all standard double edge blades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Solingen, Germany - design dating to the 1920s \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow To Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnscrew the handle to separate head, base plate, and handle - place a DE blade across the base plate, replace the top cap, and screw the handle back through the base plate until snug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet the face and apply shaving cream or lather with a brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold at roughly 30 degrees to the skin - short, light strokes with the grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet the weight of the handle guide the razor - no downward pressure needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the head frequently between strokes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisassemble fully after each shave, rinse all three pieces, and air dry \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy MASC Recommends This\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA design that has been in continuous production since the 1920s doesn't need much justification - the 23C works, plainly and reliably, for a wide range of shavers. The long handle suits beginners who want more to hold onto while learning the angle, and the three-piece construction makes it the easiest razor in the Merkur line to clean thoroughly. A straightforward, honest DE razor from a brand that has been making them in Solingen for over 125 years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Merkur","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45465529122998,"sku":"byw1789658155505","price":27.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2996\/0374\/files\/merkur-23c-long-handle-double-edge-safety-razor_1.jpg?v=1789658160","url":"https:\/\/cycleaeroclad.shop\/products\/merkur-23c-long-handle-double-edge-safety-razor","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}