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I hear the Lord L6 has a similar head to the 34C, worth looking at for a travel razor.My current safety razors are a Merkur 34c (been using it for more than 15 years now) and a Merkur progressive (for more than 7 years).
I am now looking for a third one which will be used as a traveling razor.
i would prefer a mild one to combine it either with ASTRA or FEATHER blades. I ve narrowed my search down to the following ones
1. Muhle R89 Closed Comb Safety Razor
I m very happy with the Merkur 34c as far as mildness, dimensions and weight goes, but would prefer not to purchase another one as a traveling razor, but rather opt for something different.
How would each of the above compare against the 34c ?
Does anyone have any experience with any of the above in comparison ?
Or are there any other option I have missed ?
The Merkur 33C may be your best bet which is a lighter version of the 34C (and a three piece head). The geometry remains the same so the shave should be identical.
I hear the Lord L6 has a similar head to the 34C, worth looking at for a travel razor.
The other option is the KCG from Gillette which is in many supermarkets now selling at £13 {with 5 blades} introductory price. Very similar to the 34C but just a little milder. My travel razor is the EJ DE89 of which there are numerous clones at a cheap price.
If it for the Dopp kit you don't need a stainless steel razor.
The KCG will be a little heavier with the longer handle and weighs ~ 104 grams. The EJ DE89 weighs ~76 grams, about the same as the 34C and the handle is about 10mm longer than the 34C. The EJ DE86 {ebony handle} also looks good and from A***on for £23.Thank you the input, will consider the DE89 as well then.
How does it compare against the 34c (weight wise and mildness) ?
How have you been getting on with the mild outlaw?Thank you all for the inputs. Pulled the trigger on an Outlaw Mild stainless steel.
I figured that if it does not suit me I can always sell the head and keep a hefty stainless handle to be used with other heads.
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