Merkur Classic 1904 / 1906 Sikkerhetsbarberhøvel, med skjold

The head alignment is flawless right out of the box, and the weight balance makes shaving feel almost effortless. I've used it daily for two weeks and not a single nick, even on the neck. Feels like a tool that'll outlast me.

I've been shaving with cartridge razors for years, but this double-edge model with its bar guard gives me a much closer shave, and the classic design feels substantial in my hand. The German craftsmanship is obvious in how smoothly the head glides, even on my second pass.

The head is perfectly balanced on this one—shaves close without any tugging, and the chrome finish still looks brand new after months of daily use. It's my first double-edge razor and I can't believe how smooth the transition was.