Merkur open comb question - turning me away from my flare tip super speed (in shock)

[antsjack]

Does anyone know if the merkur 11c is more aggressive than the Merkur 25c? I recently got a 25c and I like it so much that I am considering focusing on open comb razors and selling one of my flare tip super speeds, hence the question regarding the 11c.

 

[slantman]

The 11C is in my current rotation and like you really like open combs. I did have an 25C a while back but sold it not because it didn't shave good but like so many people RAD got in the way. Its all about preference as they shave equally good. The difference is the handle on the 25C is longer but the 11C is a heavier razor.
I wouldn't get rid of the 25C just add to it

 

[talibeard]

IMHO the best merkur open comb isn't sold by merkur but by Mühle being the R41.
Beats my 25C any time!

 

[bob9876]

I recently purchased the 11C and had 2 shaves with a derby. So far not much different than my HD but we will see. I have my eye on a futur.....

 

[Sodapopjones]

I recently purchased the 11C and had 2 shaves with a derby. So far not much different than my HD but we will see. I have my eye on a futur.....

Every time I put that handsomely gold plated futur in my cart, I always smack myself before I hit the "Check Out" button.

I can see forking out the dough for the gold slant though its only $42....

 

[antsjack]

So, does anyone know if the 11c is more aggressive than the 25c? I am deciding whether to buy an 11c and sell my super speed as I am getting hooked on open combs

 

[Zen Head]

So, does anyone know if the 11c is more aggressive than the 25c? I am deciding whether to buy an 11c and sell my super speed as I am getting hooked on open combs

For the 25c review, here on B&B, this was posted

"This razor feels too light and shaves too mild for me. I prefer 11C or Slant to this on."