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Merkur HD VS. Merkur 33C

Hello everyone,
I just got into wet shaving and as my first razor I ordered the Merkur HD but the site I ordered it from sent me a 33C, I got in touch with them and they told me they messed up and would send me the HD and I could keep the 33C,So a week later the sent me another 33C but a long handle this time,Contacted them again and they told me they'd just credit my account for the HD and I could keep both razors. So the question I have is whether or not the HD is that much better? Is it just the difference of the weight on the handle and the heads are the same? Thanks to anyone who can answer me.
 
I have not used a 33C but I have a Merkur 34C HD and the Merkur 23C which has the head of the 33C but a four inch handle. I like the shaves that I get from both the 34C and 23C. The build quality is about the same but the 34C is a two piece unit whereas the 33C and 23C are three piece models. Personally I like shorter handles myself but as for the performance I don't think that you are missing out on much. Hope this helps.
 
I would use the two free razors you've got. The shave you get from a 34C likely won't be considerably different than the 33C, and now you're free to use the cash on a brush, soap, etc.
 
I have the HD, a 23C and a 33C. For me they all shave almost exactly the same. The HD seems to be slightly smoother, perhaps because of it's extra weight. If I were in your position and now have two 33C razors that you did not pay much for and was getting a refund, I would take the refund and buy a custom knurled heavy handle from Cooncatbob. Use the custom handle at home and then use the 33C for your travel kit. The best of all worlds.
 
WOW, when the 34C comes in, put the other two free razors on Ebay and make 50 bucks.

Where did you order from? I might place an order and hope to get a free 30 dollar razor to sell LOL
 
Thanks everyone for the replies,The 34C isn't going to come in, I got the other 2 razors werer free plus my refund,I gave my dad the long handled 33c and kept the short handle,I'll look into getting a custom handle from cooncatbob, thanks dcrosso for that suggestion. The refund I already spent on some other razors on Ebay,This hobby is addictive.
 
The build quality is about the same but the 34C is a two piece unit whereas the 33C and 23C are three piece models. Personally I like shorter handles myself but as for the performance I don't think that you are missing out on much.

+1 There is a slightly less chance of getting cut while attaching the handle on the two piece (HD) versus the three piece because you don't have to touch the head of the two piece during the attachment process. If you're careful, this shouldn't be a problem.

The HD seems to be slightly smoother, perhaps because of it's extra weight.

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Less pressure needed on the HD when shaving, and the heavy head makes the need for touch-ups less. Your experience may vary though.
 
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