In this review, I will be talking about the Merkur 20C safety razor.

This is a relatively new safety razor from the large safety razor manufacturer Merkur (best Merkur safety razors).

It is very similar to the Merkur 33c (made best safety razor list) or the classic long handle safety razor except instead of a metal handle it has an anodized aluminum metal handle that feels slightly like hard rubber.

This is a great safety razor for anybody that likes having a black theme to their bathroom utensils.

In all honesty, I thought the Merkur 20c would be the shorter safety razor compared to the Merkur 30c, but surprisingly I was wrong.

Let’s jump right into my Merkur 20c review so you could learn all about this three-piece black safety razor.

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Below I have listed some of the top features of Merkur 20C which make it stand out among others.

• Weight and Balance
• Grip
• Length
• Aggressiveness
• Blade Replacement

Weight and Balance

The Merkur 20c weighs in at 2.2 ounces which is slightly lighter and than its shiny metal counterpart the 33c.

I believe that this is due to the fact that the handle is significantly slimmer. But to be honest it does not feel like 2.2 ounces when held in my hand.

It feels very well constructed and although the handle is very slim, it is a very dense metal.

Overall I feel like the balance of the Merkur Solingen safety razor is decent.

It is slightly less heavy in my opinion and I think it is because the handle is slightly less heavy when compared with the 33c.

This does not bother me too much because my fingers are still on the black grip while shaving.

Grip

The black grip is made of anodized aluminum but feels hard and rubber.

There are grooves that spiral down clockwise from the top of the handle down to the bottom.

This makes it slightly more advantageous for right-handed shavers because your thumb will be rubbing perpendicular to the groups while shaving as opposed to a left-handed shaver.

Overall I think a gritty metal handle such as the 34c is a little bit better for both left and right-handed shavers but this grip is still sufficient and you should have no trouble having the safety razor slip out of your hands while you are shaving.

Length

The Merkur 20c comes in at 4.25 inches long.

This is in my opinion the perfect length for a safety razor.

Bear in mind that I have larger hands than most individuals.

If you happen to have small hands you might want to consider getting the Merkur 30c which is the exact same safety razor with just a shorter handle.

But if you’d need to travel with a safety razor, the Merkur 46c travel safety razor with a leather case might come really handy.

Aggressiveness

I am almost positive that the same headpiece as the Merkur 33c is used on this 20c.

On my aggressiveness scale, I rate this at about a 4.

This is mild enough for a beginner to use.

If you have extremely thick facial hair you might want to try something more aggressive.

Typically I recommend beginners with thick facial hair to get something mildly aggressive and pair it with a sharper blade such as Derby or Feather. 

Blade Replacement

The blade replacement is extremely easy just like any of the other three-piece safety razors that I have reviewed.

And just like all of the other Merkur safety razors (Merkur double-edged razors) I have reviewed, the headpiece holds the blade and perfect alignment with minimal movement.

Merkur has amazing quality control and I have noticed that with owning over a dozen of their safety razors. 

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Merkur razor blades are definitely top-tier razor blades without a doubt.

Overall I got a fantastic shave from the Merkur 20c safety razor.

If you like having a black-themed set up in your bathroom this could be a fantastic safety razor for you.

The only problem I have is with cleaning the handle.

Over time, white soap scum will build upon the handle which will make it difficult to clean.

Having an all-shiny metal safety razor makes it much easier to maintain its look.

Besides, that has a fantastic grip, gives a great shave it will last you a lifetime due to the quality of the craftsmanship.

If you would like the same razor except with a shorter handle, check out the Merkur 30c!

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