Is it worth buying a Merkur 39C if I already own a 37C

[Myosin]

Hello everyone

I've been using the 37C slant for a year now and it's basically the only one I use now.

I haven't bought a new shaving product except blades aand cream since I got my 37C last July and was thinking of buying a new razor. I don't collect razors, but I like to occasionally get new things to mix it up.

I know the 37c and 39C have the same head, but does the handle make the head more or less efficient or even worth buying a new one.

I'm also open to other suggestions instead.

Thanks

 

[itsmedave]

The 39C is a bit more aggressive due to the added weight of the handle (at least to me). If you're looking for someone to tell you NOT to purchase another razor I think you're in the wrong place hehe . In all seriousness, give it a shot. If you don't like it, I'm sure you could recoup all your money by selling it.

 

[Myosin]

Thank you for the fast response

I have already decided I want to buy a new razor. It's just a question of which one. I just didn't know if it was worth buying the same razor with a longer handle or getting something completely different.

The R41 was also one I was looking at, but it seems to has a lot of negative reviews on other sites.

 

[StubbleShaver]

Why not try a Merkur Open Comb?

15C, and 1908? sping to mind!

 

[5savages]

I've used a Merkur 38M for 6 months and recently my Dad gave me the 42C. These razors effectively have the same head (though the 38 is 2 piece, the 42 is 3 piece), but the 38M in the big, heavy barber pole and the 42C is the dainty 1904-style handle. I didn't expect much difference between the two in use, but the smaller handle makes it easier to move around. That's not to say I like the 42C more, but it is a different shave than the 38M, in spite of having the same head.

 

[Renato1]

Don't the open comb, long handled Merkur 25Cs going relatively inexpensively on Ebay at the moment tempt you?
Regards,
Renato

 

[Predict]

If you wait a few months you may be able to get a tradere slant. Regarding the r41 I have one and I love it. I also loved my 37c and 39c slants. But they are no more. The fatip has been getting a lot of attention lately.

 

[drocu]

I've never used a slant but I have experience with the 2011 R41 and a FaTip Grande. If you're looking for aggressive shavers, I'd suggest either of these two. The R41 is more aggressive than the FaTip.