The 10 Best Open Comb Razors to Make Your Shaving a Delight

2. Parker 24C Open Comb Razor – Good for Both Beginners and Experienced

For a long time, Parker has produced finest and efficient shaving equipment and grooming accessories for men. 24C is one of their finest productions. It is an open comb three-piece razor.

When it comes to the material used, Parker has used a brass frame for the durability of 24C which also gives it an alluring look, but it does not have the best of finishes. This razor has a length of 4 inches, has a gritty metal handle. It weighs around 3.3 ounces which makes its design a heavyweight.  Most of its weight is in the handle.

Three-piece design of this razor disassembles into separate pieces and makes the blade alignment easy and precise. Tooth-shaped razor design enables the maximum interaction between razor and hair and thus provides a smooth, swift and clean shave.

When it comes to grip, 24C has two sets of grooves, a couple near the bottom and a couple near the top, I hold it near the head and the grooves make your fingers stick to them making the grip very tight and having little chance of slipping it out.  Because of its design, it doesn’t get clogged by the hair debris and after the shave, its disassembly makes it easier to clean.

It is around 4 inches long, so with my larger hands I always like getting something closer to 4 inches long, so Parker 24C can be a great fit for my hands.  Parker 24C is good for both beginners and experienced wet shavers as it is neither too aggressive nor it’s too gentle. Razor provides an optimal shave to all individual.

If you are looking for the best open comb razor, it is probably because they are considered more aggressive, Parker 24C is aggressive but I would rate its aggressiveness at 3/5 because there is not much space between the blade and the safety bar, which in turn does not expose blade as much, so if you are new to wet shaving, this can be a good choice for you.

Parker 24C vs 26C

Parker 24C, on the other hand, is suitable for beginners as well because of its moderate design. Weight and length are pretty much the same, but there is a slight difference in design. Unlike 24c, 26c has fixed razor design so it can’t be disassembled like 24c. So in terms of blade alignment 24c has the advantage over 26c.

3. Merkur 23C Open Comb Razor – Budget Friendly Double Edge Razor

Merkur 23C is a German made razor which means you don’t have to worry about its durability. Merkur 23C measures 4 inches in length with a handle of 11 mm in diameter. The material is plated with chrome which provides alluring look.

Merkur 23C, just like Parker 24C, can be disassembled into three separate pieces which enable the perfect placement of blade in razor and ensures maximum interaction between hair and blade. Another benefit of this separable design is that its head can be flipped and the edges can be protected making it hard to be worn out.

In my view, Merkur 23C is an excellent option for wet shavers.  In beginning, you may face difficulty using it but after mastering the technique this little buddy won’t let you down. The handle of this razor is long and knurled which gives its user a firm and steady grip exactly what you need for wet shaving. It’s also available in short handle for people with small hands.

4. Merkur 33c Open Comb Razor – Good for People with Smaller Hands

Merkur 33c is also known as Merkur Classic. Razor is pretty simple in design, lightweight and well constructed which is probably why it’s named as Classic.

It weighs around 1.75 ounces which is definitely on the lighter side which I personally find a difficulty to work with.  Its handle is moderate in length at 3.5 inches. This head-heavy razor has a good balance point located right at the top of grip which gives swift maneuvering. Length is slightly shorter than other Merkur razors which is good for people with smaller hands.

Grip has cross-hatch patterns which are well debossed so even with wet or soapy hands it enables a firm and steady grip. Handle also has two grooves which mark the end of the handle. So, on the whole, it has a good grip and it shouldn’t be a problem.

Like almost every other razor mentioned in the list, it is also separable and can be separated into three pieces which enable good placement of blade.  Because of the material used in its construction, it’s pretty durable and should last you a while.

Merkur 33c vs 34c which one is more durable?

Merkur 34c weighs around 2.6 ounces which is slightly heavier than Merkur 33c that weighs around 1.7 ounces. Because of its weight, 34c is also called heavy duty razor or HD razor.

Length of both razors is pretty much the same. Design of 34c is different and unique as its top cap screws deep into the end of the handle. One major advantage of this design is that if you accidentally drop this razor, the force will be absorbed by the end of the handle or by the bottom of head which makes it more durable than other razors available in the market.

5. Fatip Grande Double Edge Razor – A Razor with Multiple Designs

Fatip is an Italian company and has been in the business since 1950s.  Fatip Grande is a double edge safety razor that doesn’t get talked about much, but after testing this we have realized it has some really great features and deserves to be in our top 10 best open comb razors.

Fatip has introduced double edge open comb razor in three different handle designs which are the Grande, Piccolo and Retro, head for all three razors are same and handles can be selected according to one’s desire.

Fatip is one of the only few razor heads which are made up from solid brass. Handle is also solid brass but available in a few different plating options like nickel, chrome, gold, and black metal.  Grande weighs about 2.2 ounces which is pretty light. Because of its solid brass material, it’s manufactured to last a lifetime.

There is a similar feel to handles when it comes to grip. The grooves cut into handle are shallow and are not much to hold onto, which can become slippery if it is wet.  The price of the razor varies according to the finishing design and handle you’re selecting, but don’t worry price of every design is not much and is easily affordable.

The open comb allows a clear path for the longer hair to interact with blade and get cut. Other than this design also helps to avoid the clogging of razor. The previous version of this razor head a steeper angle which allowed an aggressive shave, but the revised model has comparatively shorter razor head which allows less exposure of the blade, yet gives an efficient, swift and moderately aggressive shave.

The threading on the Fatip head is actually closer to a 10-32 thread pitch, so it is a little bit smaller than average on the market, so occasionally you will run into a handle from another manufacturer that would not fit on the Fatip head, but you can always put a couple of layers of Teflon tape on the threading and you are good to go.

6.  Schone Open Comb Razor – Suitable for Soft and Less Dense Beard

Next on our list of best open comb razors is this Italian made safety razor from Schone.  It is hollow-handled, which makes it a much lightweight razor, it weighs around 66 g. Razor is well balanced, simple and easy to use. Handle has pipe detailing on it which has finishing of gold polish making it cool and stylish.

Coming to its features, it has a head which open comb, which as we know by now allows the hair to be shaved efficiently. As it is a three-piece razor, it is easier to clean and store. Open comb allows the long hair to interact with blade giving you a smooth shave.

Talking about its head, if you see it without the blade it looks good, but once you place the blade inside the head a space is generated which causes blade to wobble and consequently blade doesn’t sit well which means a less efficient shave.

The Schone is a lightweight razor, so it can’t be used for aggressive shaves because the handling and maneuvering becomes tricky.  This razor is suitable for people with light and less dense hair growth.

7.  MERKUR Traditional Double Edge Safety Razor – The best one available

Classic Merkur three-piece double-edge safety razor’s design is long-lasting, easily cleanable, and easy to use. The razor has alluring chromed open comb straight bar head with standard fixed blade gaps.

As we know by now, the razors with more wide gaps are believed to be aggressive as they have a high exposure of blade and no matter how long, thick or dense the hair growth is, this bad boy won’t spare it. Handle of this razor is of hexagon shape and has a lined inlay, which provides a great grip.

Merkur double edge safety razor gives the best possible close shave without causing irritation otherwise experienced with other open comb razors. Razor is budget-friendly as it is compatible with cheap and recyclable double edge blades.

Moreover, blade has an open comb which makes it easier to clean and its separable design makes the placement of the blade perfect consequently giving you a smooth and swift shave. Because of the gaps, this razor is less likely to get clogged.

8. Parker 26C Open Comb Razor – For Barber Shave at Home

We reviewed Parker 24c earlier in our list and although there is not much difference between Parker 24c and 26c, the latter being the latest version has some improvements and features that the former lacked.

This three-piece razor weighs around 3.3 ounces and having a heavyweight design makes it one of the best razors for aggressive shaving. Open comb enables the maximum interaction and heavyweight ensures that the hairs are shaved efficiently.

Like 24c. 26c is also an open comb razor which provides an extremely close shave. Material used in its construction is solid brass with an exotic black handle. Handle is 4 inches long and is textured for steady grips. The textured handle enables firm handling even when your hands are super wet or super soapy.

This is an excellent razor and a great help especially if you are cutting off a week’s worth of thick beard hair. If you have been a closed-comb razor user, beware to change your angle of attack, otherwise, you will cut yourself as with any other open-comb razor. Throw some feather blades on it and you will have the face of a baby’s bottom.

9. Merkur 15c Open Comb Razor – Elegance is Guaranteed

We have another Merkur on our list of best open comb razors, Merkur 15c is designed to last a lifetime because it is extremely durable like any other Merkur’s razors.

When it comes to looks, Merkur 15c material is finished with chrome giving it an attractive look. Patterns are embossed on its 3-inch long handle which provides a comfortable and steady grip even when your hands are not dry. The design is quite charming and elegant.

This razor has a safety bar which has open teeth with gaps which are believed to help with a wiry and very thick beard. This is also a good option for aggressive shavers looking for more aggressive razor than 23c.

Moreover, the handle of this razor is pretty thin, but it’s easy to hold despite of that. Its 3-inch length and a non-slip grip make it an excellent option for people with smaller hands who find it difficult to shave with razor having longer handles. The smaller handle enables maximum maneuverability and thus gives a perfect shave.

It is head heavy which means that you don’t have to apply much of a force because it does all the work for you. While using this razor don’t push it too hard on the skin like other razors, reduce the hair of the beard gradually and you will get a smooth face you never had before.

10. Shaving Factory Double Edge Safety Razor – Your Travel Buddy

Shaving Factory double edge safety razor is different and unique in design than all the other razors we have reviewed in our list of best open comb razors because it comes in “twist to open” technology and blade is inserted by loosening a knob as it opens the head of razor. Blade can be adjusted well in this razor also.

Moreover, it comes in a wonderful hard plastic travel case with a small mirror inside, which makes this razor great for travels.

Shaving Factory is compatible with all standard-sized razor blades including stainless steel Derby blades which are not very expensive, so it gives you cheap yet cool and smooth shave.

This is a light, but a well-constructed razor. The gates hold tight when closed, but can be a bit lose when open. It comes with a blue gift box which has space for it to be contained plus it has additional space for the blades to be used and as you would expect with a price tag like this razor has that the material used is not that long-lasting and is corrosive.  It is not too aggressive and can be a great buy for your travels and if you are a newbie.