The 23C has been in production in one form or another since the 1920s. That's not a marketing point - it's a track record.
A three-piece DE razor with a long handle, closed comb, and the spacious Merkur blade gap that keeps lather moving and the head clean between strokes. Brass handle, die-cast zinc head, bright chrome throughout. Simple, well-made, and still relevant a century after the design was first introduced.
Made in Solingen, Germany.
Who's It For
Shavers who want a traditional three-piece DE razor with a longer handle - the extra length suits larger hands and gives more reach for neck and jaw work. A strong entry point for DE shaving beginners who prefer the simplicity of a three-piece over a two-piece, and a reliable daily driver for experienced wet shavers who appreciate a classic format without complications.
Key Benefits
- Long handle - more reach and control through the neck and jaw, suits larger hands T
- hree-piece construction - head, base plate, and handle disassemble fully for thorough cleaning
- Closed comb safety bar - forgiving shave angle, suitable for daily use and sensitive skin
- Spacious Merkur blade gap allows high soap flow and resists clogging mid-shave
- Brass handle, die-cast zinc head, bright chrome finish
- Compatible with all standard double edge blades
- Made in Solingen, Germany - design dating to the 1920s
How To Use
- Unscrew the handle to separate head, base plate, and handle - place a DE blade across the base plate, replace the top cap, and screw the handle back through the base plate until snug
- Wet the face and apply shaving cream or lather with a brush
- Hold at roughly 30 degrees to the skin - short, light strokes with the grain
- Let the weight of the handle guide the razor - no downward pressure needed
- Rinse the head frequently between strokes
- Disassemble fully after each shave, rinse all three pieces, and air dry
Why MASC Recommends This
A design that has been in continuous production since the 1920s doesn't need much justification - the 23C works, plainly and reliably, for a wide range of shavers. The long handle suits beginners who want more to hold onto while learning the angle, and the three-piece construction makes it the easiest razor in the Merkur line to clean thoroughly. A straightforward, honest DE razor from a brand that has been making them in Solingen for over 125 years.
