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  • Full front view of the Merkur 38C Barber Pole Safety Razor, emphasizing the long handle and its stylish barber pole-inspired ribbed texture.
  • Side view of the Merkur Barber Pole 38C Razor, highlighting the two-piece safety razor design with a straight cut blade.
  • Close-up view of the Merkur Barber Pole 38C Safety Razor, showcasing its iconic ribbed handle and bright chrome finish.
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Merkur 38C "Barber Pole" Double Edge Safety Razor

Merkur 38C "Barber Pole" Double Edge Safety Razor

38001

£42.25
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The Merkur 38C is a long-handled, heavyweight double edge safety razor, often called the Barber Pole because of its spiral-pattern grip. Its approximately 100mm overall length and 113g razor weight are the useful starting points when comparing it with a more compact handle.

This is a fixed, straight-cut closed-comb razor. The ribbed handle is for holding the razor, not changing blade exposure. Choose the 38C for its handle size and weight rather than expecting an adjustable shaving head.

Key Features

  • Barber Pole handle: Spiral ribbing with a bright chrome finish.
  • Two-piece construction: The top cap lifts away for blade changes.
  • Closed comb: A continuous guard below a standard double edge blade.
  • German manufacture: Brass handle and die-cast zinc head with chrome plating.

Loading and Shaving

Two-piece does not mean butterfly opening: the 38C has no hinged doors. Release and remove the top cap, position the blade correctly and secure the head according to the supplied instructions before shaving.

Use a light touch rather than adding pressure to the razor's weight. Rinse away lather and hair as you shave. After use, clean the head and allow it to dry; the finish does not make regular cleaning unnecessary.

Specifications

  • Model: Merkur 38C, reference 38001
  • Type: Two-piece, fixed closed-comb safety razor
  • Blade format: Standard full-size double edge
  • Overall length: Approximately 100mm
  • Razor weight: 113g, excluding packaging
  • Handle: Brass, bright chrome-plated
  • Head: Die-cast zinc, chrome-plated
  • Country of manufacture: Germany

Compare the adjustable Merkur FUTUR Gold with the long-handled open-comb Merkur 25C, or browse the Merkur collection for other handle and head combinations.

The 38C uses standard double edge blades, including Merkur Super Platinum blades.

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