DOVO 15C Safety Razor

Had about a week’s growth on, so decided to order this rather than struggle with my beloved Merkur 34C HD. Took the heavy growth off with no bother, no pulling, no rash. Cuts like nothing else I’ve shaved with, amazingly comfortable. As many have said, this is quite a mild shave, but if you suffer from ingrown hairs like me this is no bad thing. It’s possibly a tad more aggressive than the 34C HD, but only very slightly. Highly recommended for those that like to shave every couple of days.

This is a lovely D E Razor. As others have said it is actually quite mild - less aggressive than most closed comb razors I have tried - and the lighter weight and narrow head helps its manoeuvrability, allowing for a very close and accurate shave. I have used it many times now and prefer it to my closed comb razors. I would recommend this model from Merkur. High quality product. Bought a Merkur case for it as well. Used my Astra blades in it which are also available on Amazon. There is also a long handled version with the same head.

The Merkur 15c is my first open comb safety razor, and I must say I'm really impressed so far. Open comb razors tend to have a reputation for being very aggressive, but this is certainly not the case with the Merkur 15c. If anything it feels less aggressive than my Edwin Jagger Chrome-Plated Lined Handle Double-Edge Safety Razor . But that doesn't mean that the Merkur 15c can't give you a close shave. The first time I used the 15c I felt as if I was struggling to get the correct angle, because it was as if the blade wasn't actually in contact with my skin. But once the first pass was done, I was amazed to find that my skin was already really smooth. Although it felt mild, it had actually given me a nice close shave. I was even brave enough to do another pass against the grain - that is something I just can't get away with when using my other razors. So, in summary, if you are the type that really likes to feel the sharpness of the blade against your skin, then I would recommend you stay away from the 15c. But if you want a nice comfortable introduction to open comb safety razors, then you could do a lot worse than trying out the 15c. UPDATE 7/1/14: after a bit more use I've decided to downgrade it to 4 stars rather than 5. The reason: it is perhaps a little bit too lightweight for my liking. Don't get me wrong, it does give a really nice shave, but I've started using the head of the 15c with the handle of my Edwin Jagger DE89 - this gives it a bit more weight and helps it to feel a little bit more aggressive.

Top quality product. Handy size for travel - handle maybe a bit short for daily use. The deep comb head is especially comfortable for longer and coarser beards. Maybe a bit expensive at the outset but the savings on using double-edged blades are considerable....

I've been using safety razors for a number of years now, since way before a certain company decided to insult the majority of its customer base. I've been curious for a while about an open comb razor but always thought they looked rather intimidating. Thankfully this gives a very comfortable shave. I use it with Voskhod blades and Proraso cream and /or soap and I get a very close shave. Give it a try. You'll save a fortune.

I have just added this, my first open comb razor, to my collection. Like my other Merkurs, the 34C and the 37 Slant, this is a small razor with a comparatively short handle. However it is entirely useable. It's lighter than those other two razors, since being a three piece, its handle can be thinner, as it doesn't have to encase a screw mechanism. Open comb razors are meant to be more aggressive than those with full safety bars, however the 15C felt mild and very safe to use. I never felt that I would be cut or nicked, and I wasn't. I'd describe it as being efficient without being aggressive. There is some blade feel and going against the grain with the comb's prongs felt a little strange but I had confidence in the razor. It mowed down three days worth of stubble very easily indeed. I could have got away with a two pass shave but missed the odd bit. I was very impressed with this small, neat light razor and will be using it regularly in my rotation. It doesn't have the recognition that many other Merkurs receive but it's a hidden gem!

This razor is very small. The open comb design makes it a harsh shave and the head still gets clogged up despite being open comb. I thought the expensive brand name on this razor would make the built a solid metal but it feels very cheap and almost feels to me more like plastic with some metal coating rather then a solid metal build. Overall I am greatly disappointed with this razor. Total rubbish. 0/10.

Excellent quality safety razor at a reasonable price. Not as close a shave as my old Apollo slant razor but still very good and easier to use without cutting oneself. A lovely personal touch re the delivery, it came with some nice little sweets in the packaging!