Recommended model: 34C
 
Mercury is no less famous than Gillette in the relatively niche field of double-sided safety shavers, a century-old brand that has been focusing on the production of high-quality double-sided shavers with exquisite product design, solid workmanship and excellent quality, which are loved by European and American men.
 
In the era when composite replacement bits were still not popular, double-sided safety razors and straight razors were the mainstream of the market, the former was inexpensive to use, extremely efficient to shaving, suitable for daily home use, and the latter was longer and sharper, difficult to operate, required a certain amount of craftsmanship, and was mostly used in barber shops.
 
With the advent of composite replacement heads, the old-fashioned double-sided safety razor is also declining, and the trouble to use and easy bleeding are the main reasons for its decline. The traditional shaving process involves wrapping the face in a hot towel, then massaging with preshave oil, and still applying a warm compress after shaving, which takes at least 15 minutes. Even if you don't pay too much attention to it, you can only clean it slowly and in a small area after applying the shaving foam, otherwise even a veteran will not be able to avoid the possibility of scratches and bleeding, compared to the casual use of modern multi-layer heads, the double-sided razor is completely defeated in terms of ease of use.
 
However, the double-sided razor has not been eliminated so far, and the key lies in its super shaving ability and cultural attributes. The angle of the blade can be adjusted by the knob, and the single-layer blade is also enough to cope with different hardness and thickness of hair, plus the exposure of the cutter head is much higher than that of ordinary multi-layer cutter heads, which can reach the depths of the fibrous roots, and the shaving ability is not inferior to the mainstream five-layer blade, and the hygiene problem of hair accumulation is also less, especially suitable for users with thick and hard hair. Not only that, the retro shape and historical status have added a lot of cultural attributes to it, shaving with a double-sided razor has gradually developed into a symbol of men's taste in Europe and the United States, and there is a trend of trending, in the shaver market where the brand pattern is seriously solidified, many emerging brands have emerged in the relatively niche double-sided razor field.
 
Mercury, as one of the most experienced in the field of double-sided razors, has a wide range of product variety, but the difference is mainly in the material, grip length and head style, the head style is divided into closed, open and beveled type, and the degree of blade exposure increases in turn.
 
For most domestic users with undense hair, the 34C of the closed cutter head is enough to meet the demand. The no-notch design of the closed head limits the exposure of the blade and provides proper skin protection, making it suitable for novice users. The rotary tool change design is more intimate, and the cutter head can be ejected by simply rotating the bottom, which is convenient and safe to disassemble and change. The grip length is about 8cm, made of high-quality stainless steel, and the weight is about 80 grams after the cutter head is installed, which is a medium weight, suitable for users who like to shave with a three-finger pinch handle, and the price is about 400 yuan.
 
If you're a veteran of a double-sided razor with very thick hair, the 37C with a beveled design is a better choice, while the 38C's slender grip is more suitable for users with a wrap-around grip.
 
In addition to the excellent job of the razor body, Mercury's double-sided blades are also among the best in the industry. Ordinary double-sided blades have a lifespan of about 10 times, and the worse ones are dull after 5 uses, while Mercury blades can be used more than 20 times, which is comparable to the famous Gillette Platinum blades.