Merkur 38c my new razor

[Z man]

Hello Gentlemen,
I have been using my new 38c and yes it took 3 days to adjust to its weight but I have arrived with a shave I believe is as close to a straight as is possible.
I had been using a progress for over 2 years and was in the hunt for a new razor. I usually shaved with the progress on 3 or 3.5 and received great close shaves. Then I went on holiday with my progress packing it in the plastic container that it comes with. You must dial it down in order for it to fit in the case. I had it on 1. Well upon arrival, the next morning forgetting to re adjust the blade back to 3 , I received a fantastic close shave on 1.
I used the 1 setting for about a week and my shaves were pretty close if not the same when I had it on 3 but without the aggressiveness. Hence my search for a closed comb razor that delivered a close shave and had some weight. I narrowed my choice down to a EJ Chatsworth or the Merkur 38c. I decided to go with the 38c he first shave I learned a lesson with a good cut on my cheek. Apply no pressure with this razor just let it slide across your face and do the work. This morning, I was rewarded with a super 3 pass shave. The last pass was against the grain. Something I never did with the progress.
In addition it looks fantastic. You really have to get your shaving technique in order. I have found by applying no pressure and less strokes in each pass have helped me learn how to use his magnificent shaving machine.
Best Regards
Andy

 

[Shutterbug57]

Th 38HD C razors are great. I started with one and will only get rid of it when it dies. I have a second that is one of my two travel razors. Good choice.

 

[Nayskin]

Glad to hear, waiting for mine to arrive

 

[The Count of Merkur Cristo]

Andy:
Outstanding you like the 38C (the Alliance of Merkur - how to join...http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/314463-Alliance-of-Merkur-how-to-join?highlight=merkur)!

I too have one (besides the 23C), and find this razor (which I use only at home), to be moderately priced, heavy (a monster at 4oz. Agreed...longer strokes and let the razor do the work), two (2), piece, long handled (great for those who have 'bear claws'

for hands), 3½in and in my opinion...is a fairly mild and very smooth, straight bar/closed combed razor which is perfect for my normal beard and
sensitive skin.

Attached Image: My 23C (travel [L]), 38C (home [R]), & 'go-to' blade.

"Merkur; Solingen quality, Time-tested Tradition with Modern Design".

Read Reviews: http://badgerandblade.com/reviews/sh...kur-38c&cat=44

Q. What blade(s) are you working with?

After using numerous brand of blades over many, many years, I found my 'go-to' blade in Voskhod (or Восход...which

means

'Sunrise' in Russian)! I've found these blades to be 'awesome', moderately sharp (almost as sharp as a KAI, but much smoother & cheaper), and forgiving (perfect) with no pulling or tugging. I also found them very, very smooth, (albeit a 'weeper' now & then..but zero 'nicks'), with no irritation and/or razor burn that 99.9% of the time results in CCS's in 3 passes (WTG, CTG & ATG). I get 2 great shaves per blade (I shave every-other day with Saturdays as my shaving 'day off'), plus they are very compatible with both my 23C & 38C.

"Da, Время от времени, лезвие может быть между фокусами и изумление". CBJ (tranaslaton...“At times, a razor blade can be between gimmickry and amazement”. CBJ

Read Reveiws: http://badgerandblade.com/reviews/sh...product=211221

​“Happiness is the [shaving] brush that sweeps away the cobwebs of your heart”. Mort Walker

 

[Z man]

Count you are right on. I really like this razor. Another close and smooth shave this morning. I have to re educate myself with each pass. No pressure, long strokes and just let the razor do the work not you. It is the weight I think that makes it a shaving machine. Plus it looks great
I have been using personna med preps. I find them sharp, smooth and long lasting. I usually get about a weeks worth of great shaves on one blade. In my next order I might have to give the voskhods a try.
Thanks for the comments
Andy