MERKUR DOVO 37C Safety Razor, Slant Bar

The 37C is a two piece razor it just exudes quality in how it fits together and feels in-hand. Not cheap but you get a quality item for the money. It's stumpy and weighty for some but if you rest the handle in your palm its superbly balanced. Heard lots about this being aggressive but i really don't find that. I'd describe it as smooth and efficient. Rarely need to do more than 2 passes for a smooth shave. And yet to get any nicks, cuts or blood spots from it. Light touch is the key though as with any safety razor. Its great if you usually get irritation. I alternate this with various shavettes or straight. Well worth the money. Highly recommend it.

Well worth the money. Gives a closer shave than any other razor I’ve had in my long life. UPDATED 16 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE:- Yes after 16 months the thread gave up making the razor completely useless. Should we expect supposed top quality items to last longer than this? My last razor lasted decades. UPDATE TWO DAYS LATER. :- I contacted the manufacturer who immediately offered to replace the faulty part free of charges. Back to 5 star for this wonderful Slant Razor.

This is the best razor I've used, I've been DE shaving for the past 5 years and tried various DE razors but I always had trouble areas on my neck, no matter which way I shaved or what blade I used, so after looking through the reviews (bad & good) on the slant, I decided to purchase it, I was a little worried about using it the first time with the so called bad reputation it's got. I had a good 3 days growth and after lathering up, this was the moment of truth, was it a bloodbath? No, I had the cleanest shave since DE shaving, not one nick or scrape, my neck and fizzog was smooth. I didn't find the 37c too aggressive but many people might so if you are a beginner, make sure you use a good shaving cream and take your time, as another person said don't shave with it if your in a rush, I like shaving at night to unwind after a hard days work and the wife and kids are in bed, also let the weight of the razor do the work, no need to apply anymore pressure. I would recommend the merkur 37c to anyone, beginners or long time users. Happy shaving.

A revelation. I've tried the 34C and even found an 11C (open comb version now out of production). Tried 37C this morning with a new Gillette Silver Blue blade. Glides over the skin and gives smoother results. Less discomfort going XTG and ATG. Careful though, it is much easier to pick up a nick with this in comparison with the other two straight blades.

I have been DE shaving for many years now ,must have tried ten maybe twelve different razors from open comb ,closed comb vintage etc All have there good and bad points My main concern being all the razors I have used ( including the R41 ,,2011 and 2013 model ) seem to pull as they cut reguardless of the blade i use ,,feather astra gillette swedes an 7 oclock.. That said i still get a good shave but with some irritation. I will add my prep is very good So i bought a slant Same prep feather blade,,,,perfect shave closer than any DE i have used This 37c slices through my tough beard with little effort so smooth an no razor burn problem areas under chin and nose are no longer a problem The razor may not be for every one as we are all different But for me it is easy to use bbs every time an is a good price an well made ,,with care will last a lifetime If you have read this far,,many thanks for your time

I work from home, so I go a week or so between shaves. This razor with a feather blade cuts through a week's growth really easily. The slant bar ensures that even with the heaviest growth you don't get pulls and nicks.

My first DE razor was a Merkur Futur which I used for 10 years, until buying this slant bar out of curiosity. It feels small and light compared to the Futur, but works very well with almost no pressure. It doesn't drag and doesn't irritate. Some reviewers say that it is aggressive, but my experience with the Futur and a careful approach seems to have led to a smooth and comfortable outcome. 1 year later Still my 'go to' razor of choice, and no signs of wear despite nearly daily use. I have to dissembling it a quick scrub down with bicarbonate of soda every few weeks just to ensure any soap build up is gone.

There are loads of reviews of this razor on YouTube and the web, so I'll keep mine brief and it's written from the perspective of a new DE shaver (2 months) who wanted to try something different and possibly "more aggressive" than his EJ DE89. This razor is more aggressive than a DE89 but really not by much. I nicked myself on the first shave but since then, not a thing. So please don't be scared to try this. Go slowly and carefully and you will mange to get a very smooth shave indeed. You may also need fewer passes. I liked the heft of this short razor, the build quality is high and I felt safe using the handle's knurling. It provides great feedback and if you teat it like a normal razor, you'll be fine.