Merkur Heavy Classic Double-Edged Safety Razor 34c

Ross-kl · Post by **Ross-kl** » Sun Jun 24, 2012 11:37 am

Hi I'm mulling over the Merkur Heavy Classic 34c, was wondering if anyone else is using one and what do they think to it? Cheers

marsos52 · Post by **marsos52** » Sun Jun 24, 2012 2:10 pm

the 34C is maybe merkurs most popular razor, it is what put them on the map so to speak.

its close cousin is the slant.

its aggressive and shaves wonderful. for me personally i have grown to love the longer handle models like the barberpole.

basically the razor head is the same.

its a staple of the line, and if you havent figured it out.

im a merkur fan big time
marc

ateace · Post by **ateace** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 8:13 am

The 34C is my main razor and it's the one I reach for about 90% of the time. When I veer away for a while, I always come back to it.

Ross-kl · Post by **Ross-kl** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 9:34 am

Thanks for the replies fellas. I'm itching to pull the trigger on a purchase here. Can I ask what blades you guys are using? I'm thinking about the Featherlight blades.

marsos52 · Post by **marsos52** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 2:04 pm

i use merkurs blades 100%

i have used them since 1974

marc

ateace · Post by **ateace** » Tue Jun 26, 2012 7:50 am

I'm currently enjoying SuperMax Super Platinums in my HD. I use many different brands of blades, but these are among the best in that razor.

brothers · Post by **brothers** » Tue Jun 26, 2012 10:47 am

I'm partial to the Personna Prep "hospital use" blades. If you want me to send you a few to try, send me a PM with your address.

Gweezemeister · Post by **Gweezemeister** » Tue Jun 26, 2012 3:52 pm

Astra blades are exceptional for me.

Odio Barbillas · Post by **Odio Barbillas** » Tue Jun 26, 2012 4:53 pm

Hi! In my 34C and 38C I use these blades with satisfaction:
Israeli Blues, AsSPlats, Kai, and both Shark Stainless and Super Chrome. Also, the Russian Yellows from Gillette in St. Petersburg.

When the Wet Shave God is in a beneficent mood -and the lather has been whipped properly- I get marvelous results with these.