Vintage Merkur Open Comb Travel Razor

[@conversationalshaving9805]

Lovely flowers. Dandy razor. Nice products altogether, and dinner sounds good. Have a good Sunday.

[@PaulHFilms]

Thank you Don, have a good Sunday too......Paul.

[@yarekim5932]

Hi Paul . Woo Beautiful Roses Mrs H ! So lovely and gorgeous smell . Very Nice travel Razor Alistair . Love well maintained family hand downs . I can't hear Alice , but I know how they can do . I do now . Haha . hehe . Very nice soap . Close shave . Loved it . Thanks Paul . Enjoy Sunday Dinner and have a fantastic week .

[@PaulHFilms]

Thanks Michael, yes always like the roses too, if that razor could talk eh......all the best Michael.....Paul.

[@vw714]

joyous flowers. I alway em amazed how much the flowers make me smile. Thanks! Time to feed the cat!

[@PaulHFilms]

Many thanks, glad you like them.

[@mitchelluk2804]

I always enjoy watching your videos. Your enthusiasm is infectious!!

[@PaulHFilms]

Thanks Paul, glad you enjoy them.

[@timomick912]

Excellent video as usual Paul. I have some vintage Gillette open comb razors that I enjoy using. My favorite open combs are the Gillette "New" razors from the 1930s.

[@PaulHFilms]

Thanks Tim, sounds like some good razors you have....nice.

[@worldwide1376]

Another fantastic shave Paul. Enjoyed Alice's backup vocals, when I heard that I thought it was our cat and didn't see him nearby, thought it strange, lol. As much as you enjoy shaving, do resist the temptation to trim her whiskers, you know you want to :-). Cheers!

[@PaulHFilms]

Thank you, yes she is like Pavarotti.....lol.....have a great week ahead.....all the best....Paul.

[@jojnbarcelos]

good video Paul I got a 100 pack of Gillette wilksonsword blades those are sharp and smooth

[@PaulHFilms]

Good blades aren't they....thanks John.

[@1o1s1s1i1e]

Great shave Paul! Fantastic razor Alister, they just don't make them like that anymore. Thank you for the flowers Mrs. H and I hope you and your sister have nice weather for your run. Hot weather arrived yesterday, 80's and windy. The garden is loving it, but sadly, the weeds too. I think Alice got excited about the Sunday dinner, it made me hungry too. Take care, Ossie

[@PaulHFilms]

Thanks Ossie, yes it's a great little razor, handy size for travel....Mrs H enjoyed the run, came in the top 15....very pleased.....yes I think your right about Alyce, she loves chicken..... all the best ...Paul.

[@theg-man7868]

Ossie Weinert . Hi Ossis, how is the recovery going. I hope you are managing to enjoy some of the sunshine. Blazing hot for Dorset here. My turn to go under the knife tomorrow as they try to reconstruct my ankle. Then most of the summer off my feet and back to work in the autumn(Fall) just in time or some rain. Lol. A small price to pay. Best wishes to you and your family from the UK.

[@1o1s1s1i1e]

Hello Gareth! I'm recovering well from the prostate surgery but the arthritis in my back has been rough, and I overdo it some days which don't help. We've been hot, 80's, and stormy. 60mph winds took down part of our garden fence and has one of our old 60 foot spruces listing badly. More severe weather is predicted for tomorrow; hail, heavy downpours, and high winds. Many are still without power but we live close to one of the main substations so ours has held. I hope your surgery goes well and you get some pain relief. I'll send you some good thoughts tomorrow! Sincerely, Ossie

[@SecondKindOfCool]

Love the flower, your wife does a great job. 😎💈💈😎

[@PaulHFilms]

Thank you very much.

[@kirkgreen4660]

Thanks Paul for another great video. Love those vintage products. Take care.

[@PaulHFilms]

Thanks Kirk.

[@007Mike]

Great shave Paul. Wonderful roses Mrs. H. Nice kitty. That looked like a nice soap, performed very well. Good call with alum block, that was a close one on the neck area. Well done sir. All the best, Mike

[@PaulHFilms]

Many thanks Mike, hope you having a great week.....Paul.

[@theg-man7868]

That was a great video Paul. Lots of laughs and lots of history. Fascinating trying to imagine what lives old products have led. Cheers.

[@PaulHFilms]

Thanks Gareth....yes, if only it could talk this razor.

[@piusroussel8611]

The cats knows you are taking about food. They were probably saying " We can't wait and yes lashes of gravy "🤣🤣🤣 Thanks! Great video.

[@PaulHFilms]

Lol....your probably right there Pius....many thanks.

[@kevinbinsfeld1864]

Love Alice She Knows What She's Doing ..... Good Cat !!

[@PaulHFilms]

She does..lol..thanks Kevin.

[@abbas1872]

The cat had probably left something for you in the hallway and the meowing was her saying "go on smell that!".lol

[@PaulHFilms]

Lol...not quite that bad.....she moves a toy duck about, and when she drops it somewhere we get the "Pavarotti" treatment :-)

[@icryostorm3727]

haha - get a whiff of that paul _ Wow lets go in for seconds./ Can you smell it!

[@robatsea2009]

I think the cat really, really wanted to participate in your video lol. Guerlain, to my nose anyway, shares an almost identical aroma with "4711" - one being French, the other German but both around for more than forever. Particularly good for warmer weather given their lighter citrus notes. As for products I just tried Bio Palmyra from India for the first time - it's all natural ingredients (I think it even has banana in there) and looks like paste but it lathers up a storm and gave absolutely superb slickness and cushioning. Not much in the way of scent though. I also found a vintage Simms (of Canada) shaving brush in great shape. They have been around since the 19th Century, making paint brushes but at one point in time had a detour into making shaving brushes. No idea how long that may have been lasted but was very pleased to find this little gem, which was all of $4. Have a grand week - Rob

[@PaulHFilms]

Some great products there Rob, nice when they work nicely too....love old brushes, they could tell a story too....all the best and thanks....Paul.

[@brianb.2894]

Nice shave Paul. See ya on Wednesday.

[@PaulHFilms]

Cheers Brian.

[@MichaelThomascga1996]

Another fine shave.

[@PaulHFilms]

Thank you Michael.

[@jarrydpitt6311]

Excellent vintage shave Paul Im a big fan of open comb razors. all the best Jarryd.💈💈💈💈

[@PaulHFilms]

Really enjoyed it Jarryd, thanks as always......Paul.

[@stevecrane3054]

Good video ah! Mr h glad to hear I'm not the only one who's cat talks to him in the bathroom lol Cheers 🇨🇦🇬🇧

[@PaulHFilms]

Thank you Steve, yes your not alone...lol.

[@qxazsaaaerhjkkjjjjjh]

Hi Paul. I have the modern safety bar merkur travel razor. It's superb and one of my favourite shavers. used it for 2 weeks on holiday at Easter with a tube of trumpets like. Was so good I used it when I got home too.

[@PaulHFilms]

Ah that's great Paul, a good razor for day to day too.....nice...all the best mate....Paul.

[@icryostorm3727]

nowt like a tube of trumpets ..TOOT TOOT

[@qxazsaaaerhjkkjjjjjh]

Trumpers lime. Bloody predictive text

[@qxazsaaaerhjkkjjjjjh]

Toot tooy

[@chrismorley3074]

Nice one Paul. Must Give that Nivea a Try when I can find some !!

[@PaulHFilms]

It's good stuff, thanks Chris.

[@tborden5818]

Oh Paul if you would only come see the light and use a bit of water you wouldn't have to go back to the soap ;) lol great video as usual my friend!

[@PaulHFilms]

Lol.....old habits die hard......thanks very much, and have a great week ahead.....Paul.

[@davehenley3375]

hope you had a good birthday paul

[@PaulHFilms]

I did, thank you Dave.

[@bendycard]

Nice shave Paul, your good friend Alistair has some great things in his den. 😌👏 I love my synthetic S brush (I don't like boar brushes, I just end up arguing with them 😂) it's one my favourite brushes for harder soaps. Kevy P is a big fan of the Nivea 2 phase too, I think I'll buy some when I see it. Lovely flowers LH. Good luck with the run, and bless you and the other ladies for doing it, it's a cause that's very close to my heart and my little boy's🌹

[@PaulHFilms]

Thank you Dave, hope you get some Nivea, I enjoyed it....Mrs H came in at the top 15...so she did very well....all the best...Paul.

[@highonimmi]

OPEN THE DAMN DOOR, PAUL! put a cat resting ledge in the bathroom so she can chill out while watching you shave. nice shave vid. another brilliant job with the flowers, mrs h! don't forget to put the plastic plug back in the aftershave:) when do we get to see HIS LORDSHIP?

[@PaulHFilms]

Yes should put a ledge, but on the other hand she would want my attention too much during the shave, yes did put the plug back in...lol...well spotted.....his Lordship would have been in last week funny enough, but filming wasn't right, so he will visit soon I expect. ;-)

[@highonimmi]

he is missed:)

[@SandTguy]

Paul really good video. Sorry about Your neck though it looked like it might hurt. Thank You again for the video my Friend.

[@PaulHFilms]

Thanks, i have had much worse...lol....all the best.....Paul.

[@frankiearrieta2996]

paul trust me!! my daughter has a kitty and she follows me everywhere!! my pit bulls comfort her!!

[@PaulHFilms]

Lol.....that's great.

[@thorwulfx1]

For a minute there, it almost sounded like Alyse (spelling?) was shouting "Paul! Paul! Paul!" from behind the door. Also, good to hear that the lashings of gravy and cider carry on apace over there at Mr. H's household.

[@PaulHFilms]

Yes she does sound like she is saying something quite a lot...lol...makes us laugh.....hope your having a good week Patrick....all the best.....Paul.

[@davidpackkard3354]

I wonder where this razor has gone. Thanks for the vlog Paul!

[@davidpackkard3354]

Just a thought. I like to use a shave stick, such as ARKO, as a base. Then apply a good loading of something else to finish the lather. All I can say is epic lather will befall you. Give it a try if you like. You will not be disappointed, I assure you!

[@davidpackkard3354]

Paul, you should do a vlog on this. Use a shave stick as a base and then load your brush with something else and add it to the base. I do it most of the time and the lather is always incredible! Give it go if you like.

[@PaulHFilms]

Yes it must have been to many places, thanks David, yes I have heard people adding shaving cream to the soap, and a explosion of lather occurs....will try it myself some time....all the best....Paul.

[@WolfRanger2008]

When I play this back over the external speakers my cat answers!

[@PaulHFilms]

Lol....must be fun to watch.

[@Mark_Ocain]

Yep that's a Merkur, I have one of those razors myself. It tends to die of loneliness in my collection though..I just can't quite get it to do right for some reason - I always wind up irritated after using it. It's quite mild so I think I have to work it too much getting BBS. I may try again with it with some different blades to see if it can redeem itself. I tried that Nivea 2 Phase aftershave just today in fact - deceptively good stuff and dries down to a nice face feel. It also doesn't interfere with colognes or EDTs which is nice.

[@PaulHFilms]

Ah nice you have one Mark, hope it works for in future shaves, enjoyed the 2 phase nivea too...great stuff.....all the best and thanks....Paul.

[@icryostorm3727]

Ah thankyou for confirming my suspicions. Do you know much about them? i had a look on B&B and dint find much.

[@marccrawford2645]

Looks like the head from my Merkur 15c.

[@PaulHFilms]

Ah right....thanks Marc.

[@icryostorm3727]

I think thats what the 15c was reborn from.

[@marccrawford2645]

Great little razor.

[@stephenmkeer]

You can buy an after shave splash from Fine called green vetiver,it used to be called clean vetiver,which is a take on the one you used.

[@PaulHFilms]

Ah thanks for that Steve, I think I have seen it yes.

[@wtre428476]

Good shave Paul...bit late. It's almost Wednesday .lol..two fer ...Definitely a travel razor..possible military use...How are the peppers ...speaking of cancer..get your prostate checked out..I did and was lucky..in remission now...just a blood test..to,diagnose ...I'm,good for another 1000k shave's...lol..short razors are the way to go for me...I'm like a ninja warrior with a Samurai sword....whiskers don't stand a chance...I want that two phase. ...But they don't sell it in the states...well,enjoy your dinner..cheers!🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@PaulHFilms]

Thanks Bill, yes must get a check up on that.....good idea for us men....glad your ok Bill.....and your right those whiskers don't stand a chance...lol.....I am always amazed these things are not available there....oh and dinner was superb thank you.....Paul.

[@mattiasschonbeck4241]

Considering your warm bathroom, you have not thought of a cold water shave? I've gone over to it and I no longer have problems with overshaving.

[@PaulHFilms]

Yes I have had cold water shaves, and with menthol shaving cream....very refreshing too....thank you and all the best....Paul.

[@pheonix373]

Thanks Paul. What time do you record these Sunday morning shaves? Regards, Jerry.

[@PaulHFilms]

Thanks Jerry, it depends what I am doing but usually a Saturday afternoon or sometimes a Friday evening.

[@cito4633]

Awfully posh of you to be having two different types of potatoes with dinner! (😀😀) Greetings from Illinois!

[@PaulHFilms]

Indeed it is, only the best for a wet shaver you see old chap....lol...all the best to you in illinois.

[@BlainsTube]

Once again, another great video visit with Sir PaulH of Denbigh. How long do you allow your soaps to dry before popping the top back on? Take a large sniff of coffee beans or ground coffee to help with scent overload.

[@PaulHFilms]

Thank you very much....I leave them at least 2 hours, but just keep checking them, until they are dry to touch...then the old lid goes back on.

[@icryostorm3727]

Yes i asked paul for some but he only has ground.. need some beans which i should take next time .But its too much fun - get a whiff of that.. sure - now try that -- and this ..and that .. can you smell this......i walk out smelling like a brothel.

[@DismontDeSire]

I had a razor of similar geometry created in the Soviet Union, from brass. I think all the old razors with an open comb are quite aggressive and effecient. Like Gillette Old Tupe! Because earlier the blades was thicker.) It seems this is not an aggressive razor, but shaves very smoothly.)) I have a brush of Omega synthetics, c-series. Very soft, quickly soaks, keeps water well, and whips a lather for seconds. The cat also wants to take part in the video shooting!) Probably on the bottle it is written-Guerlain: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guerlain

[@PaulHFilms]

Nice razor, I have some old blades, your right they were thicker, you had some nice shaving products.....hope you have a great weekend.......thanks...Paul.

[@markanthonysmith413]

Nice shave Paul, fantastic products, is the nivea readily available, sounds like a good product. - All the best Mark.

[@PaulHFilms]

Thanks Mark, yes it is available, Sainsbury's have it, and a few others....all the best...Paul.

[@s.j.l.8736]

Great video Paul. Which Omega brush do you like better the boar or the synthetic now you've used both of them? All the best....Steven.

[@PaulHFilms]

I think I prefer the boar on hard soaps, but the Synthetic did the job, I am enjoying the Synthetics lately...cheers Steven.

[@andreistefan1988]

Guerlain it's one of the most important perfumes houses in France.When you will try again the straight razor?

[@PaulHFilms]

Thank you for the information Stefan, not sure when I will use a straight next...but I do have a plan for it when I do.

[@kerrykerr1210]

Paul, I watch KZbin videos on my big screen TV, when Alice was meowing my cat looked around for the cat. Those little travel razors are fantastic!! I have a First Canadian soap and love it. I always wonder where my vintage razors have been, or who used it. Do you run? Cheers!! K

[@PaulHFilms]

Thanks Kerry, funny about your cat looking around.....lol....great stuff. They are good razors, and pack down so small.. I did have a phase of running, but much prefer walking and taking in the surroundings more....maybe that's because I like to film stuff too I suppose....all the best.....Paul.

[@spencerfrankel414]

that Nivea 2 Phase has been available here in Australia for a few months. it's absolutely killer!! bargain for the money and a brilliant post shave feel, lovely menthol too

[@PaulHFilms]

It's great isn't it, really liked it...all the best Spence and thanks....Paul.

[@spencerfrankel414]

PaulHFilms thanks Paul. You too. Alice is an absolute character :') you have a sassy cat on your hands. Hope the duck toy is still alive

[@PaulHFilms]

She is indeed a character....lol....have lots of fun with her...the toy is still alive :-)

[@AshOutdoors]

Hi Paul, may i ask where you bought your omega synthetic brush from? great shave & all the best Ashley.

[@PaulHFilms]

I got it on Amazon Ashley, along with a few other things....thanks.....Paul.

[@arcadearnie]

razor is a Merkur 985, still get them new from the shaving shack UK. Parker do a copy of it, but with a straight bar

[@toddf9321]

Happy Sunday Paul! Wow, such a tiny looking travel razor; very compact. Yeah, good old Wilkinson Sword blade...can't good wrong with those. The shaving soap looks "Fudge" like and very lovely lather. Sunday dinner, even Alice is telling you about her want of roasted chicken breasts and lashings of gravy. lol. You got neck pox...hope that clears soon. See you on Wednesday. Have a great evening! P.S. I was looking through eBay when I saw what looked like this razor. I started to do some research and found the following thread on Badger and Blade: www.badgerandblade.com/forum/threads/need-help-identifying-travel-razor.73590/ Very interesting, so it is. You could have shave with a razor that has over 20 brand names.

[@PaulHFilms]

interesting about the razor details you found, and yes Alys wanted to put her order in for chicken...lol.....hope your having a great week Todd.....all the best.....Paul.

[@hakonbrastad3257]

"There we go, that's wonderful that" *bleeding like a rare-to-medium steak* 😂👌

[@PaulHFilms]

"Perfect" *just how I like it* :-)

[@stephenmkeer]

That razor head has a low profile like my Gillette old style razor,great for under the nose.

[@PaulHFilms]

Yes found it good under the nose too....nice style for that.

[@stevenichols5708]

hey Paul. try mixing Clubman with your unscented witch hazel:)

[@PaulHFilms]

Thanks for the tip Steve.

[@jeeperspeepers8323]

Paul, Is that you on the piano? Very nice!

[@PaulHFilms]

No, it's not me......but thanks anyway.

[@anthonylowder6687]

Definitely a Merkur, the head is the standard issue.

[@johnjames218]

Alice is in good voice today

[@PaulHFilms]

She is lol.

[@jensebu78]

You shave with an old travel razor. To be honest, i think every three piece razor is a travel razor. No need for a special travel razor... 😉

[@davehenley3375]

Did you get any aftershave

[@PaulHFilms]

I got two yes, one Adidas sport and one called Joobilation, and that is amazing.

[@jackiegolding4353]

Nice shave paul better man then me i wood not use old after shave bad experience 💈

[@PaulHFilms]

Thanks Jackie.

[@icryostorm3727]

now you must expand on this...

[@johnjoyce4386]

Looks a lot like my Lunawerk travel razor.

[@PaulHFilms]

Ah right....not heard of that razor before, thanks.

[@davehenley3375]

good plzed to hear i bet hou git loads of prescents

[@PaulHFilms]

I was very lucky yes Dave thanks.

[@nikospap8470]

Enjoyed your video Paul! You're not much of a badger fun though,are you? I'm a boar fun myself but never tried synthetic. Cheers!

[@PaulHFilms]

Thanks Nikos, I am enjoying the Synthetics, but yes I do like the Badger, Boar and Horse hair too....thanks again.

[@MrRRSODL]

Nikos Pap I'm sure Paul likes all freebies that come in the post, including badger brushes lol

[@nikospap8470]

Find if you can one who doesn't

[@Snake.coyote666]

C'est en effet un rasoir très doux qui fonctionne super bien. De plus de par sa taille il est super maniable.

[@PaulHFilms]

Oui, ça fait le travail très bien ..... merci.

[@pkj77]

great video as always...HAHAHA she just wanna tell you what she wants for dinner you have chicken breasts...she wants mouse in the own with stuffing's

[@PaulHFilms]

Lol....yes probably right there.....thanks and all the best....Paul.

[@icryostorm3727]

Silent on the pickups - Its a bit of a dark horse is it not............ANd we are Going back in for more!!! the 2phase as a TIny tiny amount of aloe vera (same as the original) but has more alcohol imho having compared the labels. Its the oil and water giving the visuals , Theres a female makeup tonic that looks spitting image of the balm, which ofc is more expensive and in a smaller bottle.

[@PaulHFilms]

Nearly a fourth pass in this shave...lol...and typical in regards to the female makeup tonic, and why Mrs H uses my stuff I expect......off to the garage for a lock :-))

[@icryostorm3727]

Haha - just had a wonderful shave - R41 personna - Trumpers limes skinfood Pre-shave and post shave - with B&M and a synthetic .think i was one 8 passes maybe 10 was great.

[@stephenmkeer]

Getting a B.B.S is also called chasing the dragon,with is apt for you as you are Welsh,l.o.l.

[@PaulHFilms]

Very apt...lol

[@icryostorm3727]

but chasing the dragon is something very diffent indeed.

[@davehenley3375]

i have about 80 bottles of aftershave

[@PaulHFilms]

Wow...that is a good collection Dave.

[@MarkEvans1962]

I bought one of those brand new just a couple of years ago as a gift for my son, so I've never shaved with it. It's still listed in the catalogue here: www.dovo.com/rasurartikel_en.html on page 34 in the PDF file, so presumably they still make them.

[@PaulHFilms]

Ah yes, must be the modern version, nice it's not that different too....thanks Mark.

[@MarkEvans1962]

PaulHFilms Yes, I think Merkur tend to keep razors in their lineup pretty much forever once they introduce them. It's nice that they have that continuity.