Yes. Strawberry legs (keratosis pilaris and comedones) are primarily caused by multi-blade razors cutting the hair below the skin line, causing the follicle to become trapped and inflamed. A single-blade safety razor cuts cleanly at the surface, drastically reducing inflammation and trapped hairs.

Absolutely. The Merkur straight-cut (closed comb) design is incredibly forgiving. Just remember to use a high-quality shaving cream or butter for glide, pull the skin taut, and let the weight of the 64g razor do the cutting without pressing down.

There is a slight learning curve of about 2 to 3 shaves to find the correct 30-degree angle, but it is actually much safer for your skin barrier long-term. Because the blade is so sharp and singular, you do not need to press hard or drag it repeatedly over the same spot.