MERKUR Solingen

MERKUR Solingen is a German brand of shaving equipment originating in Solingen, where it has produced double-edge safety razors for over 125 years. The brand was founded in 1896 by Emil Hermes, who registered the Roman name MERKUR for the messenger god Hermes as a trademark because other steel firms in Solingen already carried the name Hermes. The company operates as MERKUR Stahlwaren GmbH & Co. KG from Nordstr. 10, 42719 Solingen, and its product range includes razors, blades, shaving sets and shaving accessories.

The MERKUR brand, originating in Solingen, has existed for over 125 years and is known for producing sophisticated and high-quality double-edge safety razors in Germany. The firm was founded in 1896 by Emil Hermes. Because other steel firms in Solingen already carried the name Hermes, he registered the Roman name MERKUR for the messenger god Hermes as a trademark. Early models included the Barthobel, whose first wet-shaving devices already had a safety comb into which a changeable blade shortened to 4 cm was clamped. At the beginning of the 20th century, production began of double-edged, extremely sharp razor blades of the kind known today, reducing the risk of injury and allowing dull blades to be replaced inexpensively. By the end of the 1920s, the sons Eich (the elder) and Hans joined the firm.

Known for producing sophisticated and high-quality double-edge safety razors made in Germany.

• Rasierhobel (double-edge safety razors)

• Rasierklingen (razor blades)

• Rasiersets (shaving sets)

• Rasierzubehör (shaving accessories)

• Geschenkset Ladies

• Geschenkset Gentlemen

• Rasier Routine Starter 47C

• Rasier Routine Traveler

1. 1MERKUR Stahlwaren - Klassische Rasierhobel aus Solingenmerkur-razors.com
2. 2Über MERKUR: Rasierhobel aus Solingen seit 1896merkur-razors.com
3. 3Company Information - MERKUR Razorsmerkur-razors.com
4. 4MERKUR Solingenwikidata.org