merkur 34C too heavy and aggressive

[itai]

I've used a merkur HD for about a year now, and I found I have two issues with it.

1) Heavy
I used a light grip on the bottom og the handle to avoid using any pressure, but the thing makes my fingers feel tired.

2) aggressiveness.
I used to do a 1 pass shave, but i wanna start doing 2 to 3 passes.
Every time I tried this with the HD I always got a nick or a cut.

Could you guys recommend me a lighter and milder razor?
My idea was the 33C but i wanted to double check with the experts

 

[Pioneer]

You should try a Tech or a Super Speed - both those would be less weighty and aggressive than the Merkur. I love my Tech: it feels light enough to manipulate but I still know it's there.

 

[itai]

actually I tried a Tech and found it ok.
the only problem i found with it was the handle being too wimpy.

I haven't tried a superspeed yet, but I have a weishi I bought but haven't touched.

Problem with the weishi is people keep giving it a bad rep, so i was afraid to try it and them have to sell them as used if I don't like it.

In my opinion, the weishi should be the same shave as a superspeed, and the bad comments come from it being chinese and people who haven't tried it. but i'm not sure :-/

 

[beginish]

+1 on the Super Speed. It is generally mild, but you can dial it up or down depending on the blade you pick. I find them a bit too mild for me, until I drop a Feather in one, at which point it becomes ideal.

 

[SRock]

The SS or Tech is great for those who are relatively new.

 

[Pike]

Don't give up on the tech...try a fat handle tech!

 

[Wheater]

I would agree that vintage Gillettes (SS, Slim, or Fatboy) would be a good way to go. If you want to go with something new, I recommend the EJ DE89L. The HD did not work for me, but I found that I was getting great shaves as soon as I moved to the EJ.

 

[Copierguy]

If you've already tried the Tech, then I'll second the Slim / FatBoy idea.

I've been revisiting the FatBoy here lately a find it just plan fun to shave with.

Good luck on the journey.

 

[TiberiuR]

What I would really recommend you is a Muhle or EJ razor.
I have a Muhle R89 and it is way better than the HD. I started with the HD, but it is like you said too aggressive(got a horror shave with a Astra blade) and too heavy. The Muhle is much more ok for me. And I found a blade that is perfect for it. The super iridium! Grab a pack if you can. You won't regret it!! I admit I used Gillette Yellow in the R89 and it wasn't great. But the SI is just fantastic!
Read more about the Muhle or Edwin Jagger razors!

 

[El Comanche]

What I would really recommend you is a Muhle or EJ razor.
I have a Muhle R89 and it is way better than the HD.
Read more about the Muhle or Edwin Jagger razors!

+1 have the ej de89 and it rocks

 

[itai]

What I would really recommend you is a Muhle or EJ razor.
I have a Muhle R89 and it is way better than the HD. I started with the HD, but it is like you said too aggressive(got a horror shave with a Astra blade) and too heavy. The Muhle is much more ok for me. And I found a blade that is perfect for it. The super iridium! Grab a pack if you can. You won't regret it!! I admit I used Gillette Yellow in the R89 and it wasn't great. But the SI is just fantastic!
Read more about the Muhle or Edwin Jagger razors!

the r89 looks fantastic.
and if the quality is what it should be, then I might have a winner.

2 issues only.

grip? it looks like it could be slippery?

2) price.
where can I buy one for decent price?

 

[talibeard]

Another vote for the Mühle R89; quality is very high (both fit and finish are clearly better than with the Merkurs) and I have no issues with grip either.

 

[TiberiuR]

the r89 looks fantastic.
and if the quality is what it should be, then I might have a winner.

2 issues only.

grip? it looks like it could be slippery?

2) price.
where can I buy one for decent price?

The grip is better than it looks. I have no troubles with it. I also have the Muhle R106 . It's the same head as the R89 or the EJs, only it has a black resin handle.
Even the resin(hard plastic) handle, which is smooth, has a OK grip. The R89's grip is way better.
So you shouldn't have any problems. That is you don't have soap on you hand..
There is also a Ej similar to the R89 which has lines all along the handle. I don't know the model exactly.
I admit that they grip of the HD is better. But then the HD has probably the best handle in terms of grip.

Regarding the price, you can get a R89 for aprox 25 Euros, and some 5 Euros for shiping.
You can get a R89 from the forbidden English vendor. Give me your email, in a PM, and I will give you the address.
And I know another vendor.
Just give me a Pm with your email address

And I want to be fair, wait for other opinions. Buy what you think it is best.
But for me, the Muhle R89 with a Super Iridium blade is the perfect combination. And more have confirmed this combo to be a superb combo

Cheers,

Tiberiu

 

[Go West Young Man]

Try holding your razor more like a dart - thumb and forefinger right under the head, and the bottom balancing on your ring or pinkie finger. I find that distributes the weight better, and allows you more control over pressure.