Thread: A Choice of Two Merkurs

Ryan,

May I suggest the Merkur 38C "Barberpole"? I have had both, the 34C and the 38C. Even though I have small hands, I found the 34C a tad too small. The 38C "Barberpole" is an elegant double edge. Try it with Feather blades or the Gillette 7 O'Clock Sharp Edge (Yellows). A great combination.

Regards,

Obie

I also recommend going with the 38c barberpole for your first razor. For me, the longer handle DEs were more comfortable as a beginner because you're used to the long handle mach 3's and whatnot.

Later on, scour your local antique shops and flea markets to pickup a Gillette slim adjustable or fatboy. both great razors with shorter handles with the added feature of adjustable blades. Don't spend more than $10 on one!

After a year, pickup a slant so u can experience the best of all worlds

Forget the mercurs get yourself a vintage Gillette fatboy. That's what I use when I don't have time for a straight and though I have the mercur barberpole I much prefer the fatboy.

I started with the Long Handle Classic and then moved to the Progressive. I like the Progressive. The Progressive's weight feels better to me than the LHC; however, I do like that long handle for my big hands.