Merkur 23C Long Handle Double Edge Safety Razor

The 23C has been in production in one form or another since the 1920s. That's not a marketing point - it's a track record.

A 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.

Made in Solingen, Germany.

Who's It For

Shavers 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.

Key Benefits

• Long handle - more reach and control through the neck and jaw, suits larger hands T
• hree-piece construction - head, base plate, and handle disassemble fully for thorough cleaning
• Closed comb safety bar - forgiving shave angle, suitable for daily use and sensitive skin
• Spacious Merkur blade gap allows high soap flow and resists clogging mid-shave
• Brass handle, die-cast zinc head, bright chrome finish
• Compatible with all standard double edge blades
• Made in Solingen, Germany - design dating to the 1920s 

How To Use

• Unscrew 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
• Wet the face and apply shaving cream or lather with a brush
• Hold at roughly 30 degrees to the skin - short, light strokes with the grain
• Let the weight of the handle guide the razor - no downward pressure needed
• Rinse the head frequently between strokes
• Disassemble fully after each shave, rinse all three pieces, and air dry 

Why MASC Recommends This

A 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.