Merkur 33C Classic Safety Razor

I believe this is a Merkur 15C. I bought a Merkur 15C elsewhere, and it is exactly the same as this one, right down to the Merkur markings on its handle.This razor is renown for its beginner-friendliness, but I have not used any other and cannot comment on that.For me, I've been absolutely brutal with myself. I've used the very barest minimum, right down to experimenting with dry-shaving with this. It's possible, but not recommended.I've been using simple bar soap as lather, and this shaver does well. Getting a good shave is very closely tied to the blade itself, and the Merkur blade also sold by Lehman's is very highly recommended. It's a spectacular beginner blade and these two products go well together.So yes, it turns out I bought a spare.. the first one shows no signs of wearing out. It's metal, so .. it's basically an heirloom item. I guess I have another just in case I lose the first.