Merkur 46C 3-Piece Travel Razor in Leather Case

I like how compact this kit is and liked that the product is Merkur. I have a Futur and love it and while I wasn’t expecting it to be as aggressive, was surprised at how mild this razor is. It is, without a doubt, the mildest I have including my Henson. The case is nicely made, and the razor feels good in my hand. I thought the weight might be a bit light, but it’s just fine. But I am surprised that other reviews don’t mention how mild this razor is.

Compact but very mild shave

This is a great tidy little set. The four parts fit together well and as others have noted, the handle is short but manageable. I have a Futur and this one is the opposite in terms of aggressiveness. I’m not sure if it is the Merkur blades or the angle of the head, but I have never had to scrape so aggressively to get a not-so close shave. A second pass is a must and even with that seems difficult to get a very close shave. Still, a great little and light weight travel kit.

Does exactly what I need it to do.

I like the razor. The smoother handle took some getting used to, but it’s not a big deal. I like the case. It’s a good size and I like that there’s a spot for the blades. A small but significant detail for me. I needed a small kit for travel and this does the job.

Works Well and Packs Well

I purchased this razor for travel of course as it was compact and easy to drop in my travel kit. I have been very happy with the weight and balance. It shaves well and glides easily as evidenced by the fact that I haven't cut or nicked myself once! The handle is a little short compared to my home fav razor but doesn't take too long to get used to. A little pricey if it's get lost with my luggage but I would probably buy another to replace if that happened.

Merkur 46C 3-Piece Travel Razor in Leather Case

My son gave me this set for Fathers' Day, great surprise! He remembered me admiring his and thought it would be great for Dad too. Given my experience with the True North DE razor, I'm sticking to Feather blades with this one as I get the best shave for my 'wire bristle beard'. The small profile case makes the perfect set for travelling yet it still has space for a package of blades. An awesome set!