Which Merkur do you prefer?

The Truthinator · Post by **The Truthinator** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 8:55 am

I would like to know which Merkur you guys favour and why. It would be great if the people who vote have really used both razors.

Leisureguy · Post by **Leisureguy** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 8:59 am

For me, the 38C's weight and spiral engraving somehow encourages it to twist in my hand as I shave. I would probably like it a lot more if it had regular chequering on the handle.

Zach · Post by **Zach** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 9:05 am

I like the weight ratio between the HD's handle and its head; seems like it was designed to promote good technique. I like my Tech and my New as well, but not the ones with the thin handles. I've purchased an old Aristocrat a while back with a nice handle but a scratched up head and put that on a Tech, which I like a lot, but it doesn't shave 'better' than the HD! I digress, because I have to do a Powerpoint now and I don't feel like it! Don't worry, no one in this office knows the first thing about shaving!

Chifunda · Post by **Chifunda** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 9:25 am

I have both but use the 38C almost exclusively. I find the additional weight and longer handle more to my liking.

Big Swifty · Post by **Big Swifty** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 9:38 am

Where is the slant? I want to vote for the slant. I have never used the 38C so I cannot submit a vote...
slant

The Truthinator · Post by **The Truthinator** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 10:50 am

Big Swifty wrote:Where is the slant? I want to vote for the slant. I have never used the 38C so I cannot submit a vote...
slant

We all know that you love your Slant. So do I. But I was going to buy a HD or 38C in the next days, so...

Big Swifty · Post by **Big Swifty** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 2:09 pm

Gotcha Max,
I just saw "which Merkur do you prefer" and you know where my mind went. I love that photo in the post you made about the barberpole slant...can't wait.

The Truthinator · Post by **The Truthinator** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 3:25 pm

Big Swifty wrote:Gotcha Max,
I just saw "which Merkur do you prefer" and you know where my mind went. I love that photo in the post you made about the barberpole slant...can't wait.

I actually copied that photo from a German website that already sells the 39C. I think I would prefer the Slant with the short handle, it simply has great balance and is very user friendly. Unfortunately I can't use mine every day or my skin would suffer. That's why I will buy another Merkur (38C or HD). I am leaning towards the HD. Even though I have big hands, I really like the balance of the Slant (and therefore the one of the HD) and think a short handle makes the razor easier to maneuver.

Big Swifty · Post by **Big Swifty** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 3:28 pm

Yes I agree,
If you love the heft, size, weight, and length of the handle of the slant but are just unsatisfied with the actual razor's head, I would definately say go with the HD.

The Truthinator · Post by **The Truthinator** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 3:48 pm

Big Swifty wrote:Yes I agree,
If you love the heft, size, weight, and length of the handle of the slant but are just unsatisfied with the actual razor's head, I would definately say go with the HD.

Well, it's not that I am unsatisfied with the head, you see. I quite like the Slant, it's the best razor I have used so far and I have used quite a few in the last months. But my skin can't take a daily shave with this razor and maybe not even one after one day off. I hope the HD will be a razor I can use daily.

jtpca · Post by **jtpca** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 3:55 pm

One great feature of the 38C is its abililty to retain heat. When you rinse the blade with hot water, the unit stays warm which in my opinion adds to a great shave.

The longer handle makes a big difference for the technique I use.

Honestly, if it was not advertised as the 'barberpole' I would have totally missed it.

Cavman · Post by **Cavman** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 8:27 pm

simply slant

Lopyswine · Post by **Lopyswine** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 6:16 am

is there a drawback to the extra weight of the Barber pole 38C?

The Truthinator · Post by **The Truthinator** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 9:39 am

Lopyswine wrote:is there a drawback to the extra weight of the Barber pole 38C?

I can't tell you from my own experience, because I haven't used it yet. But people who use this razor usually report that it is a tad more aggressive than the HD. Wether that is good or bad for you..., well, you know the answer to that one, don't you?

nodaktim · Post by **nodaktim** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 9:44 am

The Truthinator wrote:...But I was going to buy a HD or 38C in the next days, so...

The correct SMF answer should be...Buy both and post your personal experience and opinions for all of us to read.

The Truthinator · Post by **The Truthinator** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 1:14 pm

nodaktim wrote:
The Truthinator wrote:...But I was going to buy a HD or 38C in the next days, so...
The correct SMF answer should be...Buy both and post your personal experience and opinions for all of us to read.

I would be more than delighted to accept your generous financial investment to realize this test report.

JayKay · Post by **JayKay** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 6:15 pm

The HD was my first razor and it shaved decently well with feather blades. I wasn't a huge fan and never really got into it. Than I started up with some RAD and grabbed a Slim and a SS. After using them and making my way through a sampler pack I went back to the HD with some Wilkinson blades that I didn't like in either the SS or Slim. I have to say. Wilkinson blades in my HD have given me the best shave I've ever had.

Racso_MS · Post by **Racso_MS** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 7:40 pm

MERKUR!!!

I didn't actually vote...

But IMHO... ALL Of THEM...

(Naturally)...

They just work for me and I love them (All of them...)

Enjoy your shave...

Racso_MS · Post by **Racso_MS** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 7:43 pm

The Truthinator wrote:
Big Swifty wrote:Gotcha Max,
I just saw "which Merkur do you prefer" and you know where my mind went. I love that photo in the post you made about the barberpole slant...can't wait.
I actually copied that photo from a German website that already sells the 39C. I think I would prefer the Slant with the short handle, it simply has great balance and is very user friendly. Unfortunately I can't use mine every day or my skin would suffer. That's why I will buy another Merkur (38C or HD). I am leaning towards the HD. Even though I have big hands, I really like the balance of the Slant (and therefore the one of the HD) and think a short handle makes the razor easier to maneuver.

I haven't really researched the 39C...

Give me some details and your assessment...

TXS...

The Truthinator · Post by **The Truthinator** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 5:24 am

Racso_MS wrote:
The Truthinator wrote:
Big Swifty wrote:Gotcha Max,
I just saw "which Merkur do you prefer" and you know where my mind went. I love that photo in the post you made about the barberpole slant...can't wait.
I actually copied that photo from a German website that already sells the 39C. I think I would prefer the Slant with the short handle, it simply has great balance and is very user friendly. Unfortunately I can't use mine every day or my skin would suffer. That's why I will buy another Merkur (38C or HD). I am leaning towards the HD. Even though I have big hands, I really like the balance of the Slant (and therefore the one of the HD) and think a short handle makes the razor easier to maneuver.
I haven't really researched the 39C...

Give me some details and your assessment...

TXS...

I can't give you an opinion on the 39C, Oscar. I haven't even tried it (yet).

Note the emphasis on yet.