I give 5 stars because I can't give 6.

In the past, I've used my grandfather's vintage brass Gillette razor, and my father's butterfly razor from his army days, my own Merkur heavy-duty for the last 10 years, but on a whim, I decided to try this one. It's hands-down the best I've ever used. The silo mechanism works perfectly, the heft and size is just right, and (at least in my opinion) the closeness adjustment is perfect. Paired with good blades (I use Derby) and a quality glycerin soap (I use Mug) you can't go wrong.

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