Merkur - 15C Open Comb Classic Safety Razor

MERKUR 15C SAFETY RAZOR  - Open Comb 

Ah, Merkur... Is there anyone who doesn’t know or love Merkur brand? Chances are your first double edge safety razor when you start traditional wet shaving a Merkur will be your first razor. Merkur Stahlwaren GmbH & Co. of Solingen, founded in 1986 has been producing various safety razors all have a place in traditional wet shaving fans hearts. This experienced company is accepted as one of the most important names in the market. Every model has their own disciples, and most of the models are must have razors both for daily use or collecting in mind. 

Merkur offers a wide range of safety razors including open and closed comb heads, slanted heads, classical designs, modern designs, 2 or 3-piece models, adjustable razors, long or short handles, aggressive or mild models. You name it, Merkur has it. 

The German producer of fine safety razors, offers great craftsmanship, plating, balance and handling. 15C model is no different. It’s one of those lightweight, classical designs of the brand. A very traditional look, very nice knurling on the handle, compact design, and an open comb head which is not too aggressive. Actually, its one of the gentlest open comb safety razors so we think it’s perfect for the people new to open comb razors. 

The 15C is a lightweight 3-piece design, with a thinner handle and a moderately aggressive head.  It’s a head heavy model. We recommend the Merkur 15C to the people who prefer a classical looking double edge safety razor in their collection.

Chrome plated, made in Solingen, Germany.

	Merkur Classic 3-Piece Double Edge Safety Razors	Merkur Classic 2-Piece Double Edge Safety Razors	Merkur Progress Adjustable Double Edge Safety Razors	Merkur Futur Adjustable Double Edge Safety Razors
Number of Pieces	3-Pieces	2-Pieces	2-Pieces	2-Pieces (Snap-On)
Adjustable or Fixed Blade Gap	Fixed Blade Gap	Fixed Blade Gap	Adjustable Blade Gaps	Adjustable Blade Gaps
Open or Closed Comb Head	Open and Closed Available	Closed Comb	Closed Comb	Closed Comb
Straight or Slanted Cut Razor	Straight Cut	Straight Cut	Straight Cut	Straight Cut
Handle Grip	Knurled	Knurled, Barberpole, and Smooth	Ribbed	Smooth
Finish / Colors / Model Number	Polished Chromed / 23C, 33C, 15C, 25C	Polished Chromed, Gold, Stainless Steel (Matt Finish) / 34C, 34G, 38C, 43S	Polished Chromed / 500C, 510C	Polished Chrome, Matt Satin Chrome, Gold / 700M, 701C, 702G, 780M, 781C, 750M, 751C
Overall Weight (Range)	From: 60 g / 2.12 oz to 53 g / 1.87 oz	From 149 g / 5.26 oz to 77 g / 2.72 oz	From 103 g / 3.63 oz to 93 g / 3.28 oz	128 g / 4.52 in
Overall Length (Range)	From: 105.6 mm / 4.16 in to 82.4 mm / 3.24 in	From 102.1 mm / 4.02 in to 83.3 mm / 3.28 in	From 104.6 mm / 4.12 in to 88.2 mm / 3.47 in	109 mm / 4.30 in
Handle Length (Range)	From: 98.4 mm / 3.87 in to 77.5 mm / 3.01 in	From: 97.0 mm / 3.82 in to 77.1 mm / 3.04 in	From 93.9 mm / 3.70 in to 75.8 mm / 2.99 in	84.4 mm / 3.32 in
Handle Diameter (Range)	9.6 mm / 0.38 in	From 17.0 mm / 0.67 in to 11.6 mm / 0.46 in	12.4 mm / 0.49 in	14.0 mm / 0.55 in

	Merkur Slant Bar Double Edge Safety Razors	Merkur Traditional Double Edge Safety Razors	Merkur Black Double Edge Safety Razors	Merkur Travel Double Edge Safety Razors
Number of Pieces	2 or 3-Pieces	3-Pieces	2 or 3-Pieces	3-Pieces
Adjustable or Fixed Blade Gap	Fixed Blade Gap	Fixed Blade Gap	Fixed Blade Gap	Fixed Blade Gap
Open or Closed Comb Head	Closed Comb	Closed Comb	Closed Comb	Closed Comb
Straight or Slanted Cut Razor	Slant Cut	Straight Cut	Straight Cut	Straight Cut
Handle Grip	Knurled, Barber Pole	Etched Handle, Engine Turned, Ribbed	Barber Pole, Smooth	Knurled, Smooth
Finish / Colors / Model Number	Polished Chromed / 37C, 39C	Polished Chromed, Bakelite / 42C, 47C, 45-Bakelite	Polished Chromed Head & Matt Black Handle / 38B, 20B, 30B, 44B	Polished Chromed Head & Matt Satin Handle / 33000, 46002
Overall Weight (Range)	From: 113 g / 3.99 oz to 79 g / 2.79 oz	From: 87 g / 3.07 oz to 14 g / 0.49 oz	From: 61 g / 2.15 oz to 58 g / 2.05 oz	From: 48 g / 1.69 oz to 47 g / 1.66 oz
Overall Length (Range)	From: 101.8 mm / 4.01 in to 83.3 mm / 3.28 in	From: 102.5 mm / 4.03 in to 81.7 mm / 3.22 in	From: 105.6 mm / 4.16 in to 85.2 mm / 3.35 in	From: 85.4 mm / 3.36 in to 73.4 mm / 2.89 in
Handle Length (Range)	From: 96.2 mm / 3.79 in to 77.1 mm / 3.04 in	From: 95.3 mm / 3.75 in to 74.5 mm / 2.93 in	From: 78.2 mm / 3.08 in to 98.2 mm / 3.87 in	From: 78.3 mm / 3.08 in to 66.3 mm / 2.61 in
Handle Diameter (Range)	11.6 mm / 0.46 in	From: 11.6 mm / 0.46 in to 10.7 mm / 0.42 in	From: 11.1 mm / 0.44 in to 9.6 mm / 0.38 in	From: 11.2 mm / 0.44 in to 9.3 mm / 0.37 in