Merkur 41 C Open Comb - Revisited + PAA

[@pugchronicals1374]

I like Merkur products have several of their razors. Hopefully they're design a 3 piece razor with a bit more blade gap in the future!

[@williammurphy1756]

Great video Heiko. One of my favorite brushes and just starting on a new tub of Awesome Sauce which is one of my favorites. Have a great weekend.👍🐰

[@Heiko-shaves]

Thanks, you too!

[@wcorella57]

I love the old look of this razor. Looks like you are shaving with a Gillette tech. I always want to try it.

[@NickzAndMikz]

Technically a tech would have had a closed comb, but I agree. It's got a great antique appearance

[@Shaverboy516]

Great shave Heiko, you can use proraso pre-shave as after shave cream too:)

[@Heiko-shaves]

Never tried but I might give that a try.

[@brianerskine3046]

Nice combo shave 🪒 that's great shaving soap and razor 💈

[@Heiko-shaves]

Thanks 👍

[@overmenneske]

Not just your kids, Heiko! I really enjoy your down to earth-approach to these products. Keep on shavin'!

[@Heiko-shaves]

Thanks, will do!

[@razormichl2004]

top video Heiko !! have a nice weekend

[@Heiko-shaves]

Thank you, you too

[@Junior_Meat]

I'm interested to hear your take on the new Timeless aluminum slant razor. I received it earlier this week and I have my opinions about it, but I'm interested to hear yours. Cheers!

[@Heiko-shaves]

I'll check it out!

[@robertlarkham2428]

I have the 34c and 34g. I just received a Merkur Progress yesterday and quickly fell in love with it.

[@Long-Ball-Larry]

Those names are the resulting sodium/potassium salts of fatty acids (aka soap) derived from the fats/oils used to produce the soap sodium/potassium hydroxide + water (=lye) + fats/oils -> sodium/potassium salts of fatty acids (soap) + glycerin. The chemical process is called saponifcation (of fats/oils). Sodium=Natrium, Potassium=Kalium (Alkalimetalle) in "German". Sodium soap (sodium salts of fatty acids)/Natriumseife -> hard soap (curd soap /toilet soap - Kernseife/Feinseife) Potassium soap (potassium salts of fatty acids)/Kaliumseife -> soft soap (liquid soap - Flüssigseife/Schmierseife). Shaving soaps are often a mix of both. For example "cocoate" by itself refers to the fatty acid components derived from coconut oil. Coconut oil itself is composed of various fatty acids, primarily lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, and oleic acid, among others. Lauric acid was originally identified and isolated from laurel oil, which is derived from the berries of the bay laurel tree - hence the name. However, it was later discovered to be abundant in coconut oil as well. When it's combined with sodium or potassium ions, it forms the salt compounds sodium cocoate and potassium cocoate, respectively. The salts of stearic acid are an important component for shaving soaps since they provide hardness and stability to the soap and produce a rich, stable and slick lather.

[@Heiko-shaves]

Thanks for the explanation. Great info.

[@Long-Ball-Larry]

@Heiko-shaves Also check out inci decoder (one word) online - very useful to decipher what's actually in your cosmetic products. For Prrso white for example they don't list the resulting salts of fatty acids but the raw materials (Sodium/Potassium Hydroxide, Coconut oil, etc.) used to make the soap - which is a bit misleading since it's not what's really in there anymore.

[@sentopc]

Es una máquina que tengo pendiente de adquirir pues me gusta su aspecto retro, viendo tu vídeo ya lo tengo claro, me haré con una. Muchas gracias amigo.

[@bronsonstrundson313]

Lol, that was a crazy amount of soap you scooped up 😂

[@Heiko-shaves]

That is how we roll here. 😉

[@mattrose5124]

Another great video Heiko, thank you! Please show us your magnet system for tracking blade use. Thank you!

[@Heiko-shaves]

Will do!

[@MrWansty]

hi heiko great shave the 41c is such a aclasy looking razor , any chance you could do a review of the fatip l, ibrido as it seems to have gone unoticed on YT

[@Heiko-shaves]

I have looked at them but haven't purchased one yet. Those razors get expensive after a while. Some companies are not willing to send over a review sample, so I have to purchase most everything that I review. Will see if I can fit one into the budget.

[@MrWansty]

@@Heiko-shaves yes it can be an expensive hobby,check out " your shaving" based in spain even with shipping the price is much cheaper than the usa official importers

[@Heiko-shaves]

thanks, I will check them out.

[@steveboyd3455]

Nice one! I have the 15C which is the same head, different handle. I think the head looks like the Gillette 'Old Type' from the 1920s. Nice and mild. The good thing about the comb is you get instant feedback if your angle is wrong; if you are leaving lather trails it means the blade is not on the skin pulling the lather away. Or that is my theory anyway.

[@saguarosmart4100]

Great shave. Same for me, I cannot go ATG on the upper lip. This Merkur 41c head looks so similar to the Gillette old type heads of the razors issued by US Army during WW1. I really have to try a soap with the CK6 formula at some point, I've heard so many good things about it. I'm curious about their "Cold Spices" line which is an attempt at bringing back the original old spice but with a hint of menthol I think. Have a great day!

[@pkaronis1]

Great video as always Heiko. Can I suggest you review the 'TIMELESS AL SLANT'? It is VERY mild and efficient. I have one and it has now become my favorite. It is a slight slant, AL, with a NEGITIVE blade exposure. It is very unique and I think they have a good recipe for shaving....... :)

[@Heiko-shaves]

I will check it out

[@petekadenz9465]

It’s almost all kids, so we know the score, as they say. Besides, we can hear you very well, so all’s well.

[@Heiko-shaves]

Thanks, cheers.

[@arturgatzke5631]

Hallo Heiko, dein "Turm von Babel" steht doch bestimmt mitten in einer ganzen Skyline. Meine Skyline soll dieses Jahr nicht weiterwachsen. Funfact: In Deutschland gibt es nur 19 Wolkenkratzer - 18 in Frankfurt und 1 in Bonn. Wünsche euch schöne Feiertage. Gruß Artur

[@Heiko-shaves]

Interessant, 19 Wolkenkratzer. Ich hatte keine Ahnung. Wünsche Dir auch schöne Ostern. Gruß, Heiko

[@MK-us]

I remember that in your beginning you were wondering about the shave speed of some other reviewer ( sorry can't get up his name ), funny part is that you are getting more and more speed in your reviews. Ah well that's just me rambling on. Thank you again Heiko, next month I'm gonna buy a 41c ( my first open comb ), just to try it once or twice ( still anxious about them ) Small point of minus: a lot of text and pictures surround your review and I think it's quit irritating ( well to me it is )

[@Heiko-shaves]

I guess I will have to review my own videos. I don't remember putting in any pictures. Are you talking about the Merkur and PAA logo?

[@MK-us]

@@Heiko-shaves Yes I was talking about those 2. I think it was Kevy ( shaves ) you mentioned.