Can't say I've ever used or owned one .
That one is not gold - but it is nickel plated which Merkur does not do anymore.Never heard of a gold 1906 open comb. Sounds classy.
Am I the only one who has never owned a Merkur 34C?
Am I the only one who has never owned a Merkur 34C? I've used the Merkur HD open comb (11C) and the HD slant bar and the barber pole slant bar, but never the 34C.
I had an 11C and sold it. Foolish of me.34C? No, but I have an 11C. Does that count?
I had an 11C and sold it. Foolish of me.
You have plenty of company in the deep end, if it's any consolation my friend!My first DE razor. Bought 8 years ago on Amazon. Shaved with it for 8 years trying various blade, cream, soap combos and was rather happy.......until I ran across this forum and ebay razors, etc. I have gone down the rabbit hole big time with vintage Gillette. Still working through what I have purchased to determine my favorites for rotation. The Merkur is stored away for now. It was a nice starter, not as mild as a tech and will cut you if you don't pay attention but a good starter.
My god, I never dreamed there was such a thing as a rack holder for razors - I'm in too deep.
You could do MUCH werser than never using anything BUT old Gillette razors. Seriously.I've never even seen one in person...
Have only used vintage Gillettes so far but I've only been shaving with DEs for a few months.
Extremely gentlemanly of you my friend. "Gentlemanly Generous!"Had one, liked it, then PIFed after obtaining the the larger 37C(did the same w/ the slant versions)
marty
The 37C is a twisted version of the 34C. I would consider them fraternal twins. I have both but prefer the slant so the 34C is not used much anymore....and the HD slant bar and the barber pole slant bar, but never the 34C.