- Joined
- Wednesday August 26, 2009
- Location
- New Forest, England.
From left to right is a Flair Tip Rocket, Merkur 34C, Merkur 38C and Gillette Fatboy. This review is about the 34C and 38C. The photo illustrates the size/shape comparisons. They weigh 58,78,113 and 79gms respectively.
The other photo illustrates the difference between the Merkur and Gillette heads. A simple twist of the mechanism at the bottom of the handle releases the head of the Merkur and facilitates easy cleaning. The most striking thing about these Merkur razors is the simplicity of the design and the solid feel they have in the hand. They are built to last and look as though nothing could possibly ever go wrong with them. The 34C has quite a weighty feel and if you are used to a shortish handle it will feel comfortable in your hand. I used mine for several months with a Derby blade and was delighted with the results. But for some time I wondered if I might prefer a rather longer handle. I recently had a look at a group of longer handled razors and from reviews and photos thought I might go for a Jagger for around £80. When I felt and handled the 38C it was no contest. At less than half the price of the Jagger it felt like a Rolls Royce tank if there was such a thing. At 113 gms it is a significantly heavy beast. It demands to be held lightly and defies you to apply too much pressure in use. For some reason I did not feel that the Derby performed so well in the 38C. I have now switched to the Red Personna blade and it is a superb combination for me. These Merkur razors are very highly reviewed. I can only say from my experience they fully live up to the claims made for them They are great value and great performers and a delight to own.
The other photo illustrates the difference between the Merkur and Gillette heads. A simple twist of the mechanism at the bottom of the handle releases the head of the Merkur and facilitates easy cleaning. The most striking thing about these Merkur razors is the simplicity of the design and the solid feel they have in the hand. They are built to last and look as though nothing could possibly ever go wrong with them. The 34C has quite a weighty feel and if you are used to a shortish handle it will feel comfortable in your hand. I used mine for several months with a Derby blade and was delighted with the results. But for some time I wondered if I might prefer a rather longer handle. I recently had a look at a group of longer handled razors and from reviews and photos thought I might go for a Jagger for around £80. When I felt and handled the 38C it was no contest. At less than half the price of the Jagger it felt like a Rolls Royce tank if there was such a thing. At 113 gms it is a significantly heavy beast. It demands to be held lightly and defies you to apply too much pressure in use. For some reason I did not feel that the Derby performed so well in the 38C. I have now switched to the Red Personna blade and it is a superb combination for me. These Merkur razors are very highly reviewed. I can only say from my experience they fully live up to the claims made for them They are great value and great performers and a delight to own.
