I can't help it. I keep coming back. It's like a bad addiction. I have tried the R41, I have tried the Slant, I have tried the old Gillette adjustables. It just seems that I KEEP COMING BACK to the HD 34C!!! I think it will be a good friend of mine for life.. not too aggressive, not too reserved. Its just right. I won't ever say that this is a beginner razor as some have labeled it here. I'll label it the all-around workhorse. It will NOT let you down.
and the current winner is. Merkur HD 34C
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No, I would not call it a beginner's razor at all.
I would call it a good quality razor that can easily be a first (and last) DE purchase
I would call it a good quality razor that can easily be a first (and last) DE purchase
it was my first razor and I still use it. I like to use it when I try new blades out. I generally find that if the blade works well in the 34C for me then it will in all my razors.
I think that moniker, 'beginner's razor' came from the fact that it's simply such a good razor.
Along with Gillette Slim, it's one of my two go to razors. Regardless of blades, I always get a good shave with the HD. (in fact it shaves perfectly with Derby blades, which seem to feel rougher in other razors.
Along with Gillette Slim, it's one of my two go to razors. Regardless of blades, I always get a good shave with the HD. (in fact it shaves perfectly with Derby blades, which seem to feel rougher in other razors.
The 34c is my first and only. I can't see needing another yet my curiosity is pushing me toward a Weber or Ikon or Feather... Darn you enablers!
It is a very nice razor!
