Hammer Double Edge Safety Razor Close comb+ open comb

9 reviews for Hammer Double Edge Safety Razor Close comb+ open comb

1. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Jayakrishna Bhat (verified owner) – 23/03/2023

   Nice Aggressive Razor
   Not for new wet shaver. Smooth and efficient razor. Built quality is fantastic.
   Blade alignment, blade exposure also perfect.
   Weight is another positive point.
   Everything okay, specially in this price range… Pearl did great job.
   I can’t understand,
   Why Pearl product designer always drawing this type handles. Simple design looks great and feels good. Like Parker Variant, Rockwell, Pearl SSH – 05

2. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Anant Gupta – 29/03/2023

   I recently bought Pearl Hammer Razor and Build quality is excellent delivering a smooth shave with both Close comb & Open comb.
   Thanks

3. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Eugene WOhlfarth – The Deacon Shaves – 31/03/2023

   I was really excited to receive The Hammer. The handle had a great feel and one would be hard pressed to have it slip. This is a weighty razor. I like razors with some weight and the Hammer did not disappoint there. The 3 piece design is good, I was surprised by the pre-loaded plastic washer between the handle and the head. (note When I was a beginning Wet shaver , I would have had no clue what to do with the washers, unless explained. )
   This is an aggressive razor !! Lots of blade feel. Reminded me of the Schick L type. While i had just one days growth, this razor did a great job. I had 2 little nicks (probably operator error ) But I did 2 passes with the grain and across the grain.. A little touch up on the Adam’s Apple area and I was smooth. I didn’t need my usual 3rd pass. I was surprisingly smooth. Of course as always YSEMV !!!!

   There was some sting from the alum block which confirmed the aggression of the razor.. I can only imagine what the open comb is like (I’ll have to go a week without shaving to try that).

   Was it a good shave.. Yes very good, very close. Aggressiveness on a scale of 1 – 10: 8. Shave enjoyment 1 – 10 : 8 I like The Hammer. It will mow down (IMHO) whatever you put in front of it. I think it is more suited of an experienced shaver (IMHO). It’s a good razor.
   Nicely packaged in a blue and black fliptop box. The razor comes with both an open and closed head, 10 blades, polishing cloth, instruction booklet (for beginner shavers I guess), 6 plastic washers (1 per-loaded) and a thank you note with information about the razor.

   https://youtu.be/4MRYtrzhuxY

4. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Rajat Bajaj – 24/04/2023

   PEARL HAMMER :-

   Does it live up to its name ,well let’s find out
   Been using this razor for a few days with different variables(blades,soaps,creams, pre shave items ) and so far has been a smooth and overwhelming experience.

   I’ve used more of the closed comb plate as I shave daily or max alternately, did use the open comb once on a 03 day stubble(mine is dense and a bit coarse as well)

   The razor from the looks of it and that cool stain triple coated finish(Full Brass Razor this is)looks absolutely fab.👌
   This razor has got good heft(weight 135gms) to it and the weight distribution is well balanced most of the weight around 65%-70% is at the top of this razor & comes with 02 plates with blade gaps . 074 & 0.80

   Shaving Experience wise I really njoyed shaving with it,though on the heavier side still easily manageable w/o any issues and problems at all be it wtg or atg & xtg, as it’s got good heft to it, let the weight of the razor do all the work for u.
   Through out the shave it mowed down be it a 24hrs growth or multiple days growth with ease and goos smoothness,this razor glides really well. This razor has some blade feel to it but in a nice way though being very smooth the efficiency is very good

   This baby is gonna be in my regular rotation
   I guess it’s the heaviest CNC brass razor produced from India 🇮🇳 kudos to Pearl for being aggressive in innovating & launching new quality products like this and more(still to test😉) which will surly leave a mark in the wet shaving society

   Fit and finish is top notch, international level by all means,this razor is towards medium aggressiveness & i thought a lot which razor can it be compared to if one has to, imho it’s the Rockwell which came to my mind,even in weight category both are close with a difference of 10-12 gms other wise I guess if Rockwell is Rock solid then Hammer is no less in build quality as well.
   The closed comb :- plate is very smooth and efficient comparable to Rockwell plate 6, in my humble opinion this one might be a tad more efficient, it should mow down max of ur stubble in the first pass itself if u shave daily, it’s smoothness should not fool u,still this razor needs to be handled carefully as being overwhelmed by the smoothness u might wanna go full throttle(maybe once ur used to it )might just nick ur self or give a weeper to urself(like I did😅) U only get to knw that ur shave was very close when u use and alum block else it feels smooth from the start of the shave till end. The closed comb has worked really well from 1-3 days of growth so far, rest will share more as I go on further with this razor. Though have been using this plate more so far as I shave daily. After a good 02 pass shave I don’t get a Shadow for hours

   The open Comb:- yet again very smooth and very efficient, it will mow down days of growth with ease & smoothly as well as efficiently , I’ve shaved twice with it on a 3 & 5 days of beard growth(now I have a dense and coarse beard)and was very satisfied with it totally, maximum of ur whiskers are taken down in the 1st pass itself. U only get to knw that ur shave was very close when u use and alum block else it feels smooth from the start of the shave till end, i guess might say one level down than the mulhe R-41 but more smoother than it( I guess I think, IDK,maybe,🧐 ? Well first impressions have been very good,have to give it a few more tires to come to a conclusion.
   how I like to use these plates:- for everyday & alternate day shaving the closed comb and more than 02 days the open comb and at times I use combinations even for 02 days and more like first pass with the open comb and second pass with the closed comb.

   One important thing I would like to mention is the packaging offered by Pearl and it is to talk about , it’s decently compact and can be carried along while u travel and u don’t need a separate case or something, u can easily carry ur razor along with the extra plate and blade pack, Pearl offers a soft cleaning micro fibre Cloth(very important) and 06 washers with the razor which is really commendable as no one else does it, these are small little things but makes lot of difference in your day to day life. I’ve seen these items being provided with high end razors. I still have the packaging of the previous Pearl L-55 which I use when am traveling. As a suggestion though the package has withstood the travel & time along with me so far.
   I guess at almost 40$ this razor would be a good alternative to Rockwell at a decent fraction of a price which costs 120$ now & on sale around 90$. If u want a good smooth efficient razor which is build like a tank and would serve you for years I guess u can zero on this and at a mouth watering price for 02 plates

5. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Rajat Bajaj – 22/06/2023

   RAZOR- NEW PEARL BLAZE:-
   This razor is well built & all brass ,fit and finish is exellent. This would fall b/w Mild and medium more on the milder side but not as mild as a Merkur/EJ or Rockwell plate 4 or Henson mild ,this is above this but way more smoother & affordable than other mentioned counterparts
   The weight of the razor is a good 105 gms & total razor height is 110mm,the length of the handel is 98mm. This razor length is slightly bit more than the standard razors, as the lower extended part helps the razor to stand flat & u wouldn’t require a stand for it,nice touchweight distribution of this razor is also pretty good max weight is 60-65% at the top and rest below which helps with the weight of the razor to do all the work.The blade gap on this is 0.74( but doesn’t feel like that feels more milder & is very smooth but at the same time efficient & there is hardly any blade feel & there is no over hang as well, (something b/w Rockwell plate 5 & 6) no misalignment or the effort required to adjust the blade, all is well & seamless
   The coating on this razor is also pretty impressive for the price and should last u a lifetime.
   Now my stubble is dense and on the coarser side but still a 03 day stubble this razor can take down with no problems( I use medium to sharp blades but smooth ones), it shaves very smooth and I would say it might be difficult to cut urself with this razor, the end result is also good there is hardly any post shave feedback. I’ve tried all my fav as well as some random blades in this razor and it performed well with all of them, the lather channels are also exellent on this razor and as u squish in water or put it under the tap to clean,all the gunk/soap & whisker deposits wash off

   This razor is good to go for most of the ppl, but ppl with sensitive skin / who don’t prefer blade feel / who shave daily or alternatively max who shave 02-03 times a week or maybe who get skin irritation(maybe slightly or so)after a shave ( I guess that’s what it’s targeted at)
   The packaging as usual is superb, comes with a box which is handy and u can carry with u along with some paper work & micro fibre Cloth along with 05 washers. Here I would like to add that along with 02 mm washers they can provide 1mm as well or mix & match them.

   Verdict :- would I like to keep it in my rotation, absolutely for daily & alternative shaves I will keep it in my rotation, also apart from what Pearl recommends this razor works well with all the blades.

6. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Sandeep K – 21/12/2023

   An excellent, smooth, and efficient razor. Personally, don’t like the handle, so swapped it with one of Razorock steel handles. Was on the lookout for a three-piece razor that shaves like the pearl flexi and this is it. Three-piece razors, are sturdier and inflexible unlike adjustable razors, and can guide it to get a very close and precise shave because it slice through the growth more so than other popular razors. It’s comparable to the best in the world, with blade gap, and exposure just right for both beginners and veterans. Just that that handle is too big, heavy, and not easily maneuverable.

7. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Shanoor 786 (verified owner) – 02/02/2024

   Very nice shaving razor🪒 feel smooth best experience every one but this razor and pearl have good product some product expensive I want to say trusted product every one recommend product feel smooth clean shav skin

8. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Nitin Nakra (verified owner) – 13/08/2024

   Shave with cold water splash

   No pre shave

   Used Pearl Hammer CC and OC (medium aggressive to aggressive close comb) with Supermax diamond edge – amazing combination (for me).

   Note – blade on its 1st use today. My third rodeo with Pearl Hammer. So, a back story.

   The first time I tried the hammer (I remember now that it was sent to me by a friend to review) and I found the close comb quite tough and open comb as super smooth. I chose not to buy then. This was within a month or two of the launch.

   The second time I purchased the Hammer and there was considerable unevenness in the blade exposure and tad bit mis alignment as well. I chose to return the razor then.

   This is the third time – you know what they say….and I am glad I persisted. This is what I found different in this version (not officially claimed to be a renewed version):

   Handle seems to be lighter by 3-4 gms. I distinctively remember remember it was 83-84 gms the first time.

   The close comb head is smooth and crisp. The open comb head is even smoother.

   Blade alignment and exposure are spot on. I am looking at the skies and thanking rhe stars.

   The aggression continues to be medium aggressive to aggressive for me. You can kick up the aggression with a feather of course. But yeah, contrary to a few reviews, this is no R41 or Merkur Futur/ clone at level 6. I still love the Furur’s aggression a lot more. Must be the geometry.

   Technical details:

   CNC machined

   CC – 132 gms (head is 52) – blade gap 0.75 MM, positive exposure (not disclosed)

   OC – 133 gms (handle is 80) – blade gap is 0.80MM, positive exposure (not disclosed). Blade clamp feels much better in OC which is why I believe it is smoother.

   First pass was with the close comb – medium aggressive but a tad more.

   Second pass was with the open comb – oh so smooth – medium aggressive to aggressive

   Pink Woolf oudh sandalwood shaving soap (love the sandalwood) applied using Boti motherlode 24 on UrbanMooch marble handle shaving brushe (synthetic) – face lather

   First pass – with the grain – CC

   Second pass – across the grain on the cheeks and with on the neck – OC

   Alum (not used)

   Post shave included application of Moraze men after shave gel (fitkari and witch hazel)

   Just an amazing shave! Thanks YOU

9. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Okiedokie (verified owner) – 13/08/2024

   Shave with cold water splash

   No pre shave

   Used Pearl Hammer CC and OC (medium aggressive to aggressive close comb) with Supermax diamond edge – amazing combination (for me).

   Note – blade on its 1st use today. My third rodeo with Pearl Hammer. So, a back story.

   The first time I tried the hammer (I remember now that it was sent to me by a friend to review) and I found the close comb quite rough and open comb as super smooth. I chose not to buy then. This was within a month or two of the launch.

   The second time I purchased the Hammer and there was considerable unevenness in the blade exposure and tad bit mis alignment as well. I chose to return the razor then.

   This is the third time – you know what they say….and I am glad I persisted. This is what I found different in this version (not officially claimed to be a renewed version):

   Handle seems to be lighter by 3-4 gms. I distinctively remember remember it was 83-84 gms the first time.

   The close comb head is smooth and crisp. The open comb head is even smoother.

   Blade alignment and exposure are spot on. I am looking at the skies and thanking rhe stars.

   The aggression continues to be medium aggressive to aggressive for me. You can kick up the aggression with a feather of course. But yeah, contrary to a few reviews, this is no R41 or Merkur Futur/ clone at level 6. I still love the Furur’s aggression a lot more. Must be the geometry.

   Technical details:

   CNC machined

   CC – 132 gms (head is 52) – blade gap 0.75 MM, positive exposure (not disclosed)

   OC – 133 gms (handle is 80) – blade gap is 0.80MM, positive exposure (not disclosed). Blade clamp feels much better in OC which is why I believe it is smoother.

   First pass was with the close comb – medium aggressive but a tad more.

   Second pass was with the open comb – oh so smooth – medium aggressive to aggressive

   Pink Woolf oudh sandalwood shaving soap (love the sandalwood) applied using Boti motherlode 24 on UrbanMooch marble handle shaving brushe (synthetic) – face lather

   First pass – with the grain – CC

   Second pass – across the grain on the cheeks and with on the neck – OC

   Alum (not used)

   Post shave included application of Moraze men after shave gel (fitkari and witch hazel)

   Just an amazing shave!