34c or 38c

[doctordun]

Hello,
I just found this forum and was interested in DE shaving and found the general consensus for a decent model is the Merkur HD 34c.
I visited the Merkur site and the 38c appears to be the same as the 34c with a longer handle. Is it? And what about the Vision? Would it be a valid choice for a beginner?
Would I be better off getting that since all my experience is with double and triple edged plastic blades?

Thanks,
Doc

 

[hyo]

Had both. I had the 34G which is the gold plated version and the Chrome 38. I love the weight of the 38C better and the slightly longer handle makes it easier to grip and basically shave with.

 

[airplanedoc]

Here is a thread from a few weeks ago. There is a picture of the 2 side by side

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=104306

I use the 38

 

[Nadir M]

I have large hands, and I originally went for a 38c. It felt too long as I would start to hit the curves between my jaw, and in the neck area. It was then I realized that it was just too cumbersome. I got a Merkur HD (open comb) for Father's Day this year, and I love it. Go with the HD, Doc.