i really like the merkur 15c. i live next to Solingen (the city where it is made) it makes me proud that people around the world appreciate our steel products.

Such a positive guy, always with a smile on his face in these dire times! Keep it up my dude! And shave safe!

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Stelios!

@IORIYAGAMI32

3 жыл бұрын

Seguimos viviendo tiempos difíciles a nivel mundial ....

i live 20 minutes away from the merkur company. i ordered a 15c and can not wait to use it.

I ve been using the Merkur 15 for years. Can t do without it.

I just ordered a shave nation bowl and a proraso white set and am super excited for it to arrive. Geofatboy and senatralennon are shaving rockstars! Keeps it up man, your videos are awesome!

Geo, thanks for increasing the number of videos during this time, much appreciated!

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks James!

This guy is literally the nicest guy. I want to buy from his store not that I need anything but I will find something!

Once all this Covid hullabaloo is finished and I get my finances back on track, the Merkur 15C will be my first purchase. Looks like a beauty. Thanks as always geo. Much appreciate all the videos over the years.

Love all your shaving videos Geo !!

Beautiful razor a really close and clean shave, the short handle gives amazing control.

So glad this review is here as I want to buy one too.

Keep it up brother. I hope you and your family stay safe and healthy

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Scott! Best to you and your family, stay stay safe and healthy.

Thanks Geo & all the best 🙏🏼 Cheers from Denmark 🇩🇰👍🏼

I am from India, I love your videos and I used to use electric shaver, but never really got a shave like yours. I haved decided to move on to safety razors and I am buying a merkur 34C with poraso products from USA as it is not available in India. Loads of love Sir. Your videos make products more special

Hope you are staying safe and well. Great video for me as this is my most used razor. I agree with all you said about it, small, neat and gets the job done on any beard growth.

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Maurice! Enjoy.

I own the Merkur 15C, bought it from you Geo. I bought it mainly because we had hard well water at the time, and a three piece razor is easy to clean. It’s been a good shaving razor. I use the Merkur blades as well. Before that I shaved with an L1 Gillette Slim that belonged to my grandfather. I always used witch hazel after wards then the Proraso aftershave.

what a Razor ! beautiful shave ! brilliant ❤

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sam!

As always, great information, love this guy! When I started the first time, I picked 34C (and EJ89) and it has been great, as I gain more experience then I start using this 15C, with event greater results. Close comb works best for me as I shave once a week only, I would recommend if you are a daily shaver, start with 34C or EJ89, less aggressive but gets the job done.

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Saurus! Greatly appreciated.

Great shave Geo. I've since bought a Merkur 15C and it's quickly become one of my favourites. It's not too aggressive but it is very efficient, and as you say very easy to get up under the nose. I've always had smooth and safe shaves with it and so long as you fit a sharp blade it works really well. This seems to be a razor in the Merkur range that needs more publicity! :)

@Feliday

4 жыл бұрын

it feels just right on the skin. i never had that feeling with any other razor before.

Great shave geo! Hope you are staying safe.

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Samuel! Stay safe and healthy!

Geo this razor is underrated but I own one of these and looking forward into a live review. Thanks a lot and also to the other co-shavers who requested a video.

New customer to Shave Nation and DE razor shaving with a Razorine. There is definitely a learning curve but having fun with it. Stay safe and keep up the good work!

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike-Welcome! Enjoy that Razorine, It's a fun razor to shave with!

Hi Geo- Great shave and razor review; thank you! The 15C looks like a compact, efficient razor; good job, all-around! ! Please take good care; be safe and be well! Have a great Easter weekend! Best regards, as always!

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, Happy Easter. Stay safe and healthy.

Thank you so much❤😊

🥰 It was nice to know C15 better thanks to your expertise. Have a nice shave. Have a nice day Have a second shave and have a good night!

@geofatboy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Hi Geo, best wishes for a Happy Easter to you and your family from Italy🇮🇹🇺🇸👋👋👋

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Ursus. All the best to you and your family from the USA!

Great video, I chuckled when you took the mask off for the second time and boom shavable whiskers. Keep it up Geo.

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Thomas-Voila!

I love my proraso red. I use the pre-shave as well

Hi geo, it's very relaxing and fun to watch your videos. I just ordered a brush and a proraso soap from a local shop, and i am waithing muhle r 89 as a present from my wife to complete the starter kit. I'd love to support your shop but unfortunately i am too far away. All the best from Bulgaria my man keep up the good work. P. S. I cant believe i loose so many years with this fusion crap!

Geo, Thanks for video.

My favourite razor, not aggressive for every day shave but also effective if don't shave for a week

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

You nailed it!

For those who asked, here's the mask shown in the video: bit.ly/ShaveNationProtectiveMask

Nice and a nice video as usual. 👍👍👍 Have a great Easter 🐣 and take care. 🤘😃🤘

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matti!

Thanks for this review. I'm buying one right away.

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds good James!

@1basmatidrive

3 жыл бұрын

Hey james how’s the 15c working out for you? I have the 25c which is the same head with a longer handle. I’ve had a hard time getting close shaves with it since it’s so mild. Wondering what your thoughts are?

Hey Geo, nice video and good spanish. Happy Easter. Keep safe, Stay home.

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

Muchas Gracias Genko! Happy Easter to you and yours.

Great content keep it coming

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy!

I really like my Merkur 15 c!

@geofatboy

2 жыл бұрын

Great!

It‘is my first and it’s the best safety razor ever.

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

Sweet!

Fantastic Merkür 15C "Open Comb" review Geo. I can't wait to compare 15C (that I'm going to order from Shave Nation today) to my R41. Keep On Shavin' .... Cheers from Sioux City, Iowa 👍

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks William! Stay safe and healthy and enjoy your new 15C!

@williamkilber8853

4 жыл бұрын

(sounding like Elvis) Thank You. Thank You Very Much. Ha... Oh You Know I will enjoy Shavin' with that 15C Geo. If it's anything like my Original Mühle R~41 {that I purchased from You back in the early days} I'll be STOKED !!! I had it sent to a address in Knoxville, Tennessee where I'm going to be taking my next time off from the BIG ROAD. Happy Easter Geo & Best Wishes to You & Your's . Cheers from The Dusty Trail Truck Stop in the Show Me State of Missouri. Cheers ☕

@williamkilber8853

4 жыл бұрын

PS~ Keep On Shavin'... Wink Wink

I need to grow my beard probably 3 days to get what this guy gets in 1 day. A cartridge razer will last me roughly a year before I need to switch it out and even then it's cause I just wanted to switch it not that it stops shaving cleanly. Still it's nice to watch this guy teach how to properly shave.

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

One year? That's unbelievable...

Hey Geofatboy thanks! I had requested this video a few weeks back. Wishing you and your family a very happy Easter! Hope so your business very well man!

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Kumar, you got the shout-out in the beginning of the video. Thanks for the recommendation.

@bourbon646

4 жыл бұрын

@@geofatboy 👍

Hey Geo. Happy Easter from Canada. It appears that the Merkur 15C head is quite similar or the same as the 46C Bakelite razor. I have a 38C and 46C, and the heads are noticeably different. I find even a milder blade feels more aggressive in the 46C. A comparison video would be quite interesting and helpful. The 46C is a great travel razor. Shave on , and stay safe.

Nice shave Geo, hope you family and everyone at Shavenation is ok

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joy! I hope you and your family are safe and healthy as well.

I thought there would be a “man down” situation with the lather, but you scooped it up in time:) Geo, Great shave and video👍🏻

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

Leave no man behind!

@Shaverboy516

4 жыл бұрын

geofatboy you’re right Geo, love your videos:)

Thanks to you now I know how to shave like my grandpa, I grew up without a father figure, and always have shaved with Gillette, now I’m a expert shaving with safety razors.

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

That's Awesome! Glad I could help.

@uadrama

4 жыл бұрын

geofatboy one quick question, Does it matter if I still use Gillette shaving cream to shave with safety razor?

Thank you geo 👌

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Robert-Thanks for the request.

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 The opening!!! Well played Geo!

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks ice!

Geo, you are the best Razor youtuber and proraso red is one of my favorite Produkt line. Maybe can you make a ultimate guide about the little differents between the most popular adjustable Razors. Future, progress, feather, Parker, and so one, maybe the China qshave parthenon, because i think if you want only one safety razor, is thats the best thing. Best wishes from Germany

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks M! I'll look into that one.

Another great shave, Geo! For your next vid, I’d really like to see a straight razor in action, like your Dubl Duck or even the Spartacus:)

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nicholas, I'm gonna go look for that Dubl Duk!

Hey Geo , as always a really nice Review , thank's for that . Thought abought the 15 c but bought myself a nice Fatip Picollo , a great little Razor . Maybe you'll do a Review ? Stay save and keep on the Vids, love them 🙏🙏🙏

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

I'll have to see if there are any more of those on the shelf.

@ronnybehrendt238

4 жыл бұрын

@@geofatboy thank you Sir , would be awesome 👍🏻

Nice vidéo, thanks.

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gaetan!

I was wondering why you didn’t use the bumpy indestructobowl until I saw the insane amount of lather you got with the smooth bowl. That’s crazy! Great video. Keep them coming.

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

Two Thumbs Up!

It's good to see you in Good Humor and having fun instructing the newbies on the finer points of wet shaving with a efficient razor in these weird, strange and downright Twilight Zone-ish times.

Geo , you’re the best!!!!! (VLS)

5:14 thats what I am like when not having any sort of beard. I use a beard trimmer on no 0 about twice a week. That is what I usually do.

I just ordered the Merkur 15C to go with my 42C. trying an open one this time around!

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Getting your rotation started-Nice!

@martinvegas1327

3 жыл бұрын

@@geofatboyIt's the Bomb👍

Happy Easter, to you and your family Geo. Kala Paska, I hope that is correct.

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Vigilius-Happy Easter to you and yours!

Great review as always. Don't know if you've tried the Fatip Grande. I bought few weeks ago and it's also an very impressive razor. Open comb a bit agressive but I've always a great shave. You should try it. Cheers

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

Got it! Thanks for the recommendation.

I used it today for the first time. Not a single cut. Didn't feel aggressive at all

Nice looking razor there, Geo. I like open combs and this 15C is now on my radar. I'm a fan of the Fatip Piccolo, how does this one compare? Thanks for sharing the video!

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Spectre, I haven't shaved with the Piccolo yet, but this 15C is a sweet little razor!

Hey Georgie ! Yassu ! Tikanis ? Love your work matey. Can I ask you - in your opinion, which is more aggressive, the 34C or the 15C ? I'm getting mixed answers when I ask elsewhere. Thanks

Hey man. Love all your shaving videos. I was just wondering if you could do a quick review on the proraso stypic gel.

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

I have used it in one of my earlier videos.

@darrenwaller1123

4 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me what it called cant seem to find the video

can you please do a video about how to get those wierd left over sport where you some times dont realy get the stubble even if you go against the growth?

I'm thinking about getting 15C Open Comb. I currently use Merkur 1904 Open Comb, which is a good razor for me, but it looks to me that the handle in 15C is grippier, which would be nice.

I wrote to Merkur about this razor and they said that they are not sure but the Merkur 15c first came out sometime during the 1920s.

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

It's an oldie! Thanks for sharing Anthony. kzread.info/dash/bejne/o4Gf2dezYMy-gco.html

Geo!!! THAT IS THE KIND OF MASK I AM LOOKING FOR....IT'S DIFFERENT FROM THE ONES YOU ARE CURRENTLY SELLING...

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jimmy-I just saw your mask order, Hope you like them. I love mine!

@jameszydlewski4139

4 жыл бұрын

@@geofatboy Geo....I have 2 separate orders....could you combine them and send them UPS 2 day?

@jameszydlewski4139

4 жыл бұрын

@@geofatboy I completed one order....then I saw the masks and ordered them right after I completed the first order...sorry !!!

I have a 15c and it's a really great razor. Its keenly priced and is often overlooked for such as the 34c. I find it shaves incredibly close without being overly aggressive.

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mick, agreed, a very comfortable little shaver.

Mr Geo could you do another video about all 3 R41, R41 Grande, and the R41 GS because I am looking to buy from that line of razors but I have heard mixed reviews as well on all 3 about they help with a great shave some people were saying it gives extreme irritation and other said they didn’t like it so I don’t know but I want to find the best razor for me with sensitive skin from that line up thank you God Bless love shave nation will be ordering stuff tomorrow God Bless🙏🙏🙏🙏😁

Does anyone know when Merkur first produced this razor? I have seen one on ebay that claimed it was from the 1950s, but the basic design appears to be from the early 1900s, say about 1907.

Hi Geo. Tha ks for another great video. What would you suggest for a first open comb razor the 15c or something different? Many thanks Jason

@coolguy298

4 жыл бұрын

Go for 15c

Thanks for the review! I just got into wet shaving and have a quick question. Do you wash your face after the first path before reapplying the soap?

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew-Welcome! Just a slight rinse, leave the residual slickness in place.

34C All day! Get out of here with those light weight razors! 💪

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

You do what you do daddy!

@daddydojang

4 жыл бұрын

geofatboy haha! I bought my 34C from Shave Nation in March 2013. I was able to quit the gym. This thing gave me biceps like Arnold Fluffernutter! I throw a Dorco Blade in there for an extra pump while I’m clearing the runways! Happy Easter Geo! Haha My 34C still looks and works great!

Does this give a close shave if shaved with a feather blade?

Do you have those shave nation corona mask for sale and how old is that building you do the videos from? Thanks!

Any luck of trying some Wholly Kaw Siero Geo? Γιώργος

Hey Geo, been watching your vids on and off for a few years now. I was wondering what your thoughts were on the OneBlade Single Edge Razor, I'm not really finding any shave reviews.

@pappapiccolino9572

4 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/a5WorcSshsK6lLg.html Also, if you do a google search for "sharpologist oneblade", you will find plenty there. Sharpologist is the alter ego of mantic59, one of the most respected YT shave reviewers. Apologies to geo for making reference to some of the competition. Just trying to help out a fellow wet shaver.

Are open comb safety razors good for sensitive skin?

That would be a good travel razor Geo

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed Mike!

How do you get your proraso tubes to look so perfectly shaped? Mine always have weird dents and bulges right out of the box.

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

I guess it's the luck of the draw... Sometimes they get a little scrunched up during shipping. You can roll the bottom over towards the top and push until it straightens out.

Sometimes I will go three days without shaving. I have a 15C and it gets the job done.

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

Geo have you ever tried a cold water shave? It actually helps reduce irritation for some people including me.

@EasyTarget82

4 жыл бұрын

i remember he did it a few years ago, it is on his channel

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

Yes- It's great in the summertime! kzread.info/dash/bejne/lmGukpmwktDKf8o.html

Bought today the Merkur 15c... Great price 22 USD in EUR

@danilobernaschina1842

3 жыл бұрын

Received the 15c today first attempt... Wonderful and relaxing. Merkur👍👍🤗

I have the 25c and am really happy! The 15c is too small for me. I already have the 23c, but I don't really see a difference between them.

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

The 23C is a much longer handle than the 15C, and closed vs open comb

@googlesu

4 жыл бұрын

@@geofatboy sure, but I don't see a difference between 23C and 25C in their performances

Hey Mr Geo...for a coarse beard if I have to select one should it be the De 89 or the 15 c ? Ps...really like your videos and I really like your positive attitude especially in such a difficult time.

@BrettzGaming56

4 жыл бұрын

I'd probably look into a 15c or even a Merkur 37c slant. Those will do better with a coarse beard than a mild de89.

@dinalobanik2802

4 жыл бұрын

Okz Thanks

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

Between those 2 razors I'd go with the 15C for the coarse beard type. Enjoy!

@dinalobanik2802

4 жыл бұрын

Thank You Mr Geo....and Mr Geo I have a request...can you please perform a shave with the Cremo brushless shaving cream I really need to know you insight.

Hi gfb ,, I would like to ask you about Parker (THREE PIECE closed comb) safety razor ,, do they share the same head??

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

Many of the Parker heads are the same, but not the same as the Merkur razors if that's what you're asking.

Hey Geo would you recommend using the 15c or the 37c as the next step up from the 34c? I have the 34c shimmed currently.

@geofatboy

3 жыл бұрын

Yes-Either one of those will be more aggressive shaving than the 34C.

@MunkeyRC

3 жыл бұрын

@@geofatboy Would you recommend one over the other? I haven't used a slant bar before to know what that would be like.

Geo, is 15C as efficient as the r41, but more manageable (i.e., less risky)? If so, it seems like the perfect sweet spot for those of us with sensitive skin but tough beards (and everyday shavers). Are there other razors that have a comparable shave to the 15C?

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

If the R41 is too aggressive for you, the 15C may be just the ticket.

@gymwars1244

4 жыл бұрын

geofatboy great! Thanks for the reply.

Question for you, Geo. How come you don't face lather anymore? Personal preference or just like the using the extra equipment?

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jon-I usually face lather when I'm in a hurry. Use a bowl when I want to take my time with the shave.

@JonBonesJones84

4 жыл бұрын

@@geofatboy Gues that explains it, lol. How come you don't use Trumpers or Truefitt and Hill - the higher end creams? I think you've done one or two videos with Trumpers sandalwood but never with Truefitt and Hill.

Question. Do you always take the blade out after use and clean and dry it?

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

Sometimes I remove it after every shave and sometimes I remove it weekly and clean the razor, then pop in a new blade.

Hi Geo. Can you swap handles on the 15c? Also how would you compare to Muhle R41? Thanks

@yeah_nahcunt1057

4 жыл бұрын

Yes you can, same thread, I have the 15c for travelling as its so light and the 34C as a daily

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can switch out the handle with something larger if you'd like. This is still under the R41 in terms of size and aggressiveness.

do you have a recommendation of a butterfly open razor thats mid aggressive to aggressive shave. ?

@paulpiatt5610

4 жыл бұрын

Roland Kim you’re brave with the butterfly open razor! I always end up bloody. I am all for the two or three piece ones that have aggressiveness or lack of.

What do you think about Palmolive shaving cream ?

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

Palmolive, not bad-very popular.

I just use a Philips one blade on the neckline. Couldn't shave every day twice a week is enough.

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a trim, not a shave.

Is there a alternative Merkur with the same head assembly but a larger handle?

@borislavgarabedyan1315

Жыл бұрын

Yes, there is. It's Merkur 12c with barberpole handle. Merkur 12c has the same head as 15c, however its handle is longer and heavier than 15c. Sadly, I don't see Merkur 12c being sold on internet sites for shaving products.

Hey Geo can you make a video on travel razors?

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

There are only a few, but yes.

@argirisd6008

4 жыл бұрын

@@geofatboy thank you

Geo do you ship to UK??

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

We ship worldwide 6 days a week at ShaveNation.com

How is this different to the 33C except for the open comb?

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

The gleaming difference is the open vs closed comb. That's it!

I love mine, but I prefer to use a less aggressive blade.

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

Tone it down a bit-Nice!

Geo, if you sold that mask on your site/at the shop, I would definitely buy it! I work sales in the Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana area so it would be free advertising for you!

@geofatboy

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Zack! We did have it at ShaveNation.com - it sold out super fast. Working on getting more...

@zackschaeffer5194

4 жыл бұрын

@@geofatboy awesome! Can't believe I missed it somehow. Unfortunately, I am currently in isolation as I did pop positive for Covid-19 so I've been catching up on all the videos!

Have you had a hair transplant, Geo?