More info about Merkur 11(G)

[kimme1024]

Hi all!

I just purchased an open comb version of the 34G.
For as far as a know it’s a gold 11C however I can’t find any info about it. (Age, rarity, price new&now)

Any ideas?

 

[romsitsa]

It's an earlier 11, 80ies, maybe 70ies.

 

[Dave-the-rave]

That'a a cracker. Let us know how it shaves.

 

[kimme1024]

That'a a cracker. Let us know how it shaves.

Just tried it.
It seems a bit more aggressive than the 34C and it has a bit more blade feel.

However I'll have to test again with a bith more stubble as it normally gives me a better shave when using a more aggressive razor. Let's try again in about 3 days

 

[Dave himself]

Thats one beautiful razor

 

[kimme1024]

Just had another (and last) go with this razor.
4 days of growth, 2.5 passes.
Should have stopped after 1. My whole neck area is red and is on fire.
Too aggressive for me…

 

[VerbaVolant]

In my experience, Merkur 11 and aggressive do not belong in the same sentence. Maybe it requires a different technique than 34 for a smooth shave.

 

[Old Hippie]

Lovely looking razor. I keep coming back to the Other-Than-34 Merkurs.

O.H.

 

[kimme1024]

In my experience, Merkur 11 and aggressive do not belong in the same sentence. Maybe it requires a different technique than 34 for a smooth shave.

Issue for me is that the 34c is already on the aggressive side for me. Rockwell 6S on R4 is usually the sweet spot for me with 4 days of stubble or R2 for daily shaves.
It’s sad. I want to try more razors but I keep getting way worse shaves in comparison with the Rockwell.
I have a pretty nice collection with executive adjustables, normal Fatboy’s, slims,… but I think I’d better get rid of them as I’m only keeping them to look at.

 

[nemo]

Nice find, @kimme1024 ! Those are rather uncommon here in the US, I've got nothing much to help ... I've only ever seen one.

Reminds me I need to shave with my beautiful Hoffritz slant. Thanks for the nudge!

 

[McBlade]

I've only ever heard of one Merkur open-comb head, currently used on the 15C and 25C. This is a very mild design with negative blade exposure. Possibly one of mildest razors you can buy.

IMO it's a great little razor. Easy to use & very versatile. I use mine regularly for head shaving.

 

[VerbaVolant]

Issue for me is that the 34c is already on the aggressive side for me. Rockwell 6S on R4 is usually the sweet spot for me with 4 days of stubble or R2 for daily shaves.
It’s sad. I want to try more razors but I keep getting way worse shaves in comparison with the Rockwell.
I have a pretty nice collection with executive adjustables, normal Fatboy’s, slims,… but I think I’d better get rid of them as I’m only keeping them to look at.

I consider Merkur 34 a medium aggressive razor and I am sure that if you adjust your technique you will enjoy this razor, and not only. Merkur 34 is a fantastic shaver, as good as DE89/R89.
I owned and used Merkur 11C (not gold as I couldn't find any at that time) and 15C. In my opinion they are very mild razors but finicky to shave with.
Your find is nice indeed, and if I were you, I would not sell any other razors, especially the adjustable ones. Slims are great shavers as well. I know that because I have one and shave with it.

Just give it more time and few more shaves before call it quits.

 

[catchacoolbreeze]

I have an 11C and a 15C and they are very mild. Great head shavers for me and have been using it for that purpose for 5+ years with great success. I need a little more oomph for face shaving.