Alternate to Merkur 34c

[BigJ]

Great suggestions in this thread!

I suggest you decide on vintage or modern, then go from there! So many options, so little time!

 

[MANECO]

If you don't shave often, there sure is a lot of beard to shave when you do.

Then I recommend the merkur 15c OC.

It's an OC that will shave you much closer than the 34c but less aggressive than a Muhle r41.

If you want to try other brands, you can see the Blackbird closed comb.

Or the Muhle r89 a level over 34c, until you reach the summit:
Muhle R41 oc.

This machine with the Feather blade, perhaps one pass will suffice.

Cheers

 

[MANECO]

Hi,

I moved to DE razors a few years back and do really enjoy them a lot more. Lesser (to no) ingrown hairs and rashes than what I used to get with the cartridge razors I used previous to that. My first (and only) DE razor is the Merkur 34C. I use it with the Feather Blades and it gives me a fairly decent shave.

However, I am looking for a razor that can offer slightly closer shaves. I am someone who, at most, will shave twice a week. Normally it is once a week and sometimes I don't shave for 2 weeks or so. This is more to do with me not wanting to shave than the stubble itself. With the current shave I get from the Merkur 34c, I feel like my hair grows too quick and I probably need to shave every day.

Any suggestions on razors (and maybe even blades) that could be worth a try? I am hoping to spend under $100 but can do more if I need to. If any of you feel like SE razors maybe a better option, I would be ok going that route as well.

Thanks.

If you don't shave often, there sure is a lot of beard to shave when you do.

Then I recommend the merkur 15c OC.

It's an OC that will shave you much closer than the 34c but less aggressive than a Muhle r41.

If you want to try other brands, you can see the Blackbird comb closed.

Or the Muhle r89 a level over 34c, until you reach the summit:
Muhle R41 oc.

This machine with the Feather blade, perhaps one pass will suffice.

Cheers

 

[fistfullofbeer]

If you don't shave often, there sure is a lot of beard to shave when you do.

Then I recommend the merkur 15c OC.

It's an OC that will shave you much closer than the 34c but less aggressive than a Muhle r41.

If you want to try other brands, you can see the Blackbird comb closed.

Or the Muhle r89 a level over 34c, until you reach the summit:
Muhle R41 oc.

This machine with the Feather blade, perhaps one pass will suffice.

Cheers

Thanks.

The Blackbird did catch my eyes a few days back. Is closed comb the same as safety bar? I only see an open comb and safety bar option on their site.

 

[Aaron Hall]

Closed comb = safety bar, yes.
Enjoy the hunt! Great suggestions presented by others.

 

[ouchyfoot]

If you are going a week or more between shaves, stick with Merkur and get a slant.

I agree

 

[fistfullofbeer]

I went the SE route and bought the ATT SE1 last week and it has been amazing in terms of a good shave. Enough so that I ordered the SE2 plate already to see how much more aggressive that is.

At the same time though I wanted to add to my Merkur 34C DE so just ordered the Rockwell 6S today. I don’t shave daily but the next 3-4 weeks are going to be interesting. Will try to shave evey 2nd day or so to get a better feel of the razors.

 

[Dave-the-rave]

Razorock Old type. You'll love it.