Parker 99R Safety Razor. The Parker 99R has a handle length that’s more in line with modern cartridge razors but, like the Merkur, it uses its heavier weight for a closer shave, according to the ...

Why the Merkur Progress is the best safety razor. The Merkur Progress is a must-try if you're on the market for a safety razor. For starters, its shorter handle provides more control over the blade.

Merkur’s razors — particularly their 34C — sits in that sweet spot. It has a three-inch handle, the average “short” length for a safety razor and one that will fit snugly in a guy’s ...

The Merkur 180 Long Handle razor is about $33 at Amazon, and even though it’s not as heavy as its 34C and 38C cousins, it does sport a nice long handle that’s perfect for people with larger ...

Featuring a handle of just 3.5 inches, this rose gold, closed-comb safety razor from The Art of Shaving works great for guys with smaller hands or who struggle with coordination.

Old-fashioned metal razors are unisex by nature – my wife uses the exact same model of Merkur that I do – but to cater to a clientele that’s at least 80 per cent female, Robicheau chose to ...