Is the handle of the Merkur 34C slippery?

[Mike Williams]

I know people use alum blocks and styptic pens to counteract slipperiness, but it has always felt unsatisfactory to me. I would rather just have a handle that did not require it. So, how slippery is the handle of the Merkur 34C? I probably need to buy one.
Thank you, input is appreciated.

 

[silverlifter]

No, the knurling is grippy and the knob at the tail fits nicely into a wrapped pinky, if that is your jam. I don't think I have ever dropped mine, and I used it exclusively for years.

 

[catchacoolbreeze]

Not slippery at all for the 34c

 

[Welleran]

The 34c is easy to hold with the gnurling and relative thickness of the handle as well as the weight. Wet or dry, easy to hold and to control.

 

[Heavy_Metal_Hound]

I have always found that my 34c offers good grip due to its well designed knurling. However as someone who shaves not only with safety razors, but also on occasion with Straight razors, I have the habbit of keeping my hands dry at all times during the shave by constant use of a good quality towel. That way I always have good grip on my razors.

 

[Invicta]

So, how slippery is the handle of the Merkur 34C? I probably need to buy one.

It is not slippery at all and has good knurling on it. The handle diameter (13mm) is good too which helps.

 

[NorthernSoul]

Not slippery. It reminds me of something from a mechanic's toolbox, like a small socket wrench.

 

[Andris83]

+1 for not slippery. Try the Progress (smooth handle), that is slippery, I constantly wipe my fingers when using it.

 

[Space_Cadet]

Nope. Not slippery at all. And a great razor in general.

 

[Iridian]

No. But it is short.

The Merkur 38c has exactly the same head as the 34c, but a long barber pole.

I bet many friends of the 34c would love the 38c even more so. It's just less readily available, but shouldn't be hard to get either.

 

[BigJ]

Not slippery at all for the 34c

+1! Nope, not IME.