The MERKUR 700 safety razor is a timeless masterpiece of wet shaving, manufactured in Germany since 1986. Often imitated, but in its original form, it's the MERKUR. On the 700 series you can adjust the blade gap from coarse for long hair to gentle for daily shaving with the turn of the handle. On many shavers like Mühle, the foam channels are very small and hair tends to get stuck. The Merkur has generous foam channels that allow soap and hair to drain away. I particularly like the matte finish on the razor. It does separate itself from the vintage barber shop aesthetic