Hello All!
I just ordered my first "new" DE, the rest of my DE's being all vintage models. I went with the Merkur 38C Barbers Pole Handle, and I hope it doesn't disappoint. I chose this razor mainly for the look and weight, (tips the scales at 4.25 oz), and it seems to resemble some of my vintage Gillette's, which are all great shavers. Just about went for the 39C Sledgehammer, but I didn't want the slant. I also prefer that the 38C has no butterfly doors, IMO the simple ones are much easier to clean. Please feel free to chime in with any positive/negative critiques of my choice of Merkur.