Results 1 to 5 of 5
  1. 09-04-2009, 01:51 AM #1
    Vekta
    Vekta is offline
    Senior Member Vekta's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2009
    Posts
    191
    Thanked: 24

    Default

    From what I have read it's best to get a sample pack of different brands of razors and find out which one you and your face like best.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 09-05-2009, 06:43 AM #2
    LuckyCynic
    LuckyCynic is offline
    Member LuckyCynic's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2009
    Location
    Chicago
    Posts
    55
    Thanked: 178

    Default

    Can I happen to get any sort of additional feedback for this guy before I decide to go on and invest the monies into it?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 09-05-2009, 10:00 AM #3
    omegapd
    omegapd is offline
    Omega#122 omegapd's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2009
    Location
    Deep South, GA
    Posts
    53
    Thanked: 7

    Default

    I have about 20 different razors in my collection- from vintage adjustable Gilettes to old 1912 Gem SE's, etc. My Merkur is the best one I own. I have the silver version, though.

    A sampler pack of blades is a good idea too. I prefer the Gillette series that comes in different colored boxes (green, black, yellow <super sharp!>, etc.) Feather blades are also very sharp compared to other brands.

    Good luck!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 09-05-2009, 11:51 AM #4
    De Layne
    De Layne is offline
    Senior Member De Layne's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Posts
    282
    Thanked: 231

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by LuckyCynic View Post
    Can I happen to get any sort of additional feedback for this guy before I decide to go on and invest the monies into it?
    Hi there,

    I can't speak from experience when it comes to using a Merkur razor, but I'm familiar with some other brands such as Gillette. I know the most popular Merkur seems to be the 34c(HD), and have no idea if the model you're looking at shaves the same way.

    Those members who recommend a sampler blade package are doing you a favor. Normally, a Merkur blade will come with the new razor, but it's a trick! Heh, yeah, the Merkur blade isn't very popular with most members. Those would be best to try after you get a feel for other blades and have a good reference point.

    If you like, send me a message and I'll mail a few of the more popular blades out to try. I have Crystal(mild), and also Iridium and SharpEdge ones that seem to work pretty well for many of us. Start with the Crystal and take it from there after a few weeks of shaving experience.

    Let me know if that interests you,

    Martin
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote

  5. The Following User Says Thank You to De Layne For This Useful Post:

    LuckyCynic (09-05-2009)
  6. 09-05-2009, 04:14 PM #5
    RayG
    RayG is offline
    Steel crazy after all these years RayG's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    CT
    Posts
    1,410
    Thanked: 937

    Default

    Good looking razor, and a great shaver. As the description says, that is the classic merkur. The 34G is the gold version of the HD or heavy duty - same head, heavier handle.

    I'd go along with the recommendation to get a sampler pack of blades. I would check out the sampler packs at West Coast Shaving.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules