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Merkur Mk34c Double Edge Razor with Heavy Duty Short Handle
Last Updated: October 21, 2020 (Refresh Now)
9.0
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Shave Quality
221shave, shaving, safety razor, shaves, merkur
+97%
-3%
" ... Best razor I have ever owned, I don’t think I’ll ever need to replace it ... "
" ... High quality razor and provides for a super close shave. ... The value of this razor is incredible and can’t be beaten ... "
" ... This razor you can take completely apart to clean it. ... "
" ... These are expensive but I get a much safer shave then using any other type of razor. ... This razor simply for whatever reason provides I'm more comfortable shave for my face. ... "
" ... That's my first razor. ... "
" ... Eventhough i started this wet shaving thing, with a straight razor and also a shavette. ... This is my first safety razor, and it’s great,,i’ve only had a couple of shaves with it. ... My firt shave with it was awesome, no irritatiin what so ever, the second one was not that great but was my fault, because i didn’t use a proper lather and went with three passes with barely a day after of beard growth, and also didn’t use proper technique. ... "
" ... Had my first shave with this razor today and it was nice and close with no nicks or cuts. ... "
" ... It's still a quality razor that will last you for years. ... Whether you're new to wet shaving or you've been doing it for years, this razor will do everything you need! ... "
Hair
58blade, shaving, safety razor, blades, nicks
+97%
-3%
" ... After putting the Feather brand blades in this, it was like cutting butter and absolutely zero nicks, cuts or irritation. ... "
" ... This razor is easy to use and leaves me with the cleanest shaves I've ever had, completely free of irritation and cuts. ... "
" ... I have shaved my under arms, legs and bikini area with this, no cuts, no irritation. ... "
" ... I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking to switch from plastic, disposable razors into metal safety razors! ... "
" ... I would grow out my beard just to avoid shaving but this razor has brought back a clean shaven, high schoolesque version of my face. ... "
" ... Previously bought a Weishi handle and was constantly getting cut. ... "
" ... I have small hands, and my husband has large hands, but we both like using this style razor length/weight. ... "
" ... All in all, I’d 100% recommend this to new safety razor users. ... "
Comfort
46handle, skin, razor, grip, weight
+91%
-9%
" ... You don't need to be grabbing it with a strong grip anyway. ... It feels like it will last a long time. ... "
" ... I prefer the 38C, which has the same head but a longer handle, but the 34C is still a great product. ... "
" ... If you have soft whiskers and skin you are going to love it. ... "
" ... Used with derby blades then upgraded to featherblades once comfortable using razor. ... "
" ... The head has the best overall shape of any safety razor I have personally seen. ... "
" ... I am a whole head shaved so this is a part of my day I’m pocket about. ... "
" ... I now extend my heartfelt thanks to the Gillette Company for getting me to leave my comfort zone. ... The weight of the razor feels so good in your hand, and seems to fall into the proper angle with no effort. ... "
" ... Its solid in the hand and the materials feel a lot better. ... "
Build Quality
43razor, grip, well made, razors, jagger
+88%
-12%
" ... As with virtually anything, there is a HUGE difference between the bottom end and the middle ground products, and only a small difference with the high end stuff. ... "
" ... Build quality and function are top notch. ... "
" ... Once you screw the 2 pieces together, everything feels solid (no wobbly parts). ... "
" ... I find the weight to be perfect, the fit and finish is solid. ... "
" ... The short handle is maneuverable and provides a sure grip. ... "
" ... The quality of the material is top notch and you can feel that high quality as soon as you start using it. ... "
" ... But this beauty is amazing, feels like a solid piece of hardware, it has amazing grip, and the short handle is nothing to be concerned about, feels really comfortable. ... "
" ... It is well built and seems like it should last forever. ... "
Ease of Use
21easy to use, use, incredibly, handle, difficult
+100%
" ... Easy to take apart ... "
" ... Super easy to change blades (I use Feather and Astra). ... "
" ... It's incredibly easy to use and I look forward to using it for years to come. ... "
" ... Now the only thing I won't agree is that it is difficult to use, I find it very intuitive since the design of the two metal pieces make you use the right angle otherwise you can feel how the blade is not in contact with your skin so the probabilities of you cutting your face are really low ... "
" ... Easy to use, handle is shorter than I thought but I don't grasp the whole thing anyway. ... "
" ... The Merkur Mk34c is easy and safe to use. ... "
" ... Could not be simpler to use. ... "
" ... Was not difficult to learn at all ... "
Size
20handle, small, size, travel, nice
+90%
-10%
" ... It has decent feedback, no tugging, not too aggressive, decent weight despite its small handle. ... "
" ... It's a lot smaller than I expected, but the weight is nice, the control is perfect, and I absolutely love that I can remove the head piece to clean it thoroughly. ... "
" ... It has the perfect weight ... "
" ... Perfect balance , size just right ... "
" ... I love the weight, size, and mounting mechanism. ... "
" ... The 34c in particular has a great weight and the small handle is perfect for my hands. ... "
" ... But it's grown on me because of the weight. ... "
" ... It's compact and has weight to it. ... "
Price
19worth, value, definitely worth, bucks, save
+84%
-16%
" ... but is still worth the money . ... "
" ... Worth every dollar. ... "
" ... For the money, this is as a solid, no-nonsense performer as I can imagine. ... "
" ... Definitely worth the investment. ... I feel like a dummy for wasting so much money all these years. ... "
" ... Really worth the extra money over drug store brands. ... "
" ... Buy it and save yourself a ton of money. ... "
" ... Price-point was reasonable, reviews were great, so I pulled the trigger and bit the bullet. ... "
" ... Maybe other ones are better for the same price? ... "
Cleaning
15razors, razor, brush, soap, easy
+100%
" ... I really liked the razor but the threading for the razor head eventually wore out from the cleaning. ... "
" ... Minimal upkeep--I clean it with an old toothbrush every month or two. ... "
" ... Overall very mild and clean experience compared to Weishi. ... "
" ... Has a GREAT weight to it, easy to clean and swap blades, and is much more Eco-Friendly than other razors. ... "
" ... Last year a friend of mine turned me onto using a brush and the many different types of soaps available (Arko is an excellent soap for the price!). ... Maybe a little clean up after if necessary and I'm ready for the day. ... "
" ... Clean look, weighted nicely. ... "
" ... Do yourself a favor and get a brush and soap dish. ... "
" ... Having to be clean-shaven for work, that’s a big thing for me. ... "
Weight
15nice, heavy, well built, size, love the weight
+93%
-7%
" ... It has decent feedback, no tugging, not too aggressive, decent weight despite its small handle. ... "
" ... Now about the Merkur, It seems to be high quality and has a very nice weight. ... "
" ... It was very well built and heavy. ... "
" ... Well built and good weight. ... "
" ... Has a nice weight to it. ... "
" ... It has the perfect weight ... "
" ... this one and a three piece long handled lighter weight. ... "
" ... I love the weight, size, and mounting mechanism. ... "
Design
15parker, handle, 2 piece, weight, timeless
+93%
-7%
" ... Feather in Parker feels like someone took a layer off my face. ... "
" ... Again, I believe this design is a lot better. ... "
" ... Its solid in the hand and the materials feel a lot better. ... "
" ... I also like the 2 piece design better than the butterfly on my Parker 99a. ... "
" ... Product looks nice. ... "
" ... I think the design of the 2-piece should be much better. ... The one draw back is the handle is still a little slick, even with the "etching" it has. ... "
" ... I find the weight to be perfect, the fit and finish is solid. ... "
" ... High-quality timeless design. ... "
Fit
12grip, head, fit finish, closing, blade
+100%
" ... This razor is the second best in my collection and the only one better is a fatboy easy to use and won’t slip from your hand even with a little soap on your hand. ... "
" ... The short handle is maneuverable and provides a sure grip. ... "
" ... Secure non-slip grip with the knurled handle. ... "
" ... I can't say enough about the fit finish and quality of the razor. ... "
" ... I find the weight to be perfect, the fit and finish is solid. ... "
" ... feels great in the hand, doesn't clog like some others i've used. ... "
" ... Once you screw the 2 pieces together, everything feels solid (no wobbly parts). ... "
" ... You don't need to be grabbing it with a strong grip anyway. ... "
Print Quality
11cartridge, razor, never, de, cartridge razors
+91%
-9%
" ... Had been using cartridge razor, however the de blades are much more economical. ... "
" ... Not to mention the cost of refill cartridges is ridiculous. ... "
" ... Bought this as a last ditch before I went back to conventional cartridge razors. ... "
" ... Kick the cartridges and go old school. ... "
" ... I made the transition from cartridges to a DE razor and I wish I had done it sooner. ... "
" ... In summary, for the really modest expense of this razor it will free you from the expense and inconvenience of cartridges. ... "
" ... It is different than modern cartridges but easy to use with patience. ... "
" ... Also, the cost of razors is significantly cheaper than the cartridges. ... "
Product Reliability
8years ago, years, think, razor, merkur 34c
+63%
-38%
" ... Within a couple of months you will have already saved that entire investment. ... "
" ... Had it for a few months now. ... "
" ... I sure have gone through my share of those over the years. ... "
" ... No problems there. ... "
" ... He is very happy with it, he's been using it for almost a year. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
6easy, razors, merkur, blade
+100%
" ... Unlike conventional multi-blade razors, Merkur is the easiest to clean. ... "
" ... Overall very mild and clean experience compared to Weishi. ... "
" ... Clean look, weighted nicely. ... "
" ... Maybe a little clean up after if necessary and I'm ready for the day. ... "
Software Platform
5two, design, chrome plating, chrome, think
+60%
-40%
" ... Chrome plating is great, design is great, cuts great and I never nick myself with it. ... "
" ... After some investigative work (google/Youtube) I found enough people talking about these double edge safety razors that I decided it was worth the money to at least test it out. ... "
Marketplace
5try, return, product, picture, described
+80%
-20%
" ... There are a bunch on Amazon. ... "
" ... So far it's performed as advertised. ... "
" ... Great item, as described ... "
" ... I got mine from a store. ... "
Delivery
4opened, condition, perfect, first
+75%
-25%
" ... Mine was shipped from US to Malaysia and item was in good condition. ... "
" ... Received the 43C today in the mail and couldn't wait to try it. ... "
" ... Bought a few years ago, and it is still in perfect condition. ... "
Water Resistance
4shave, razor, merkur
+100%
" ... Less plastic in landfills (or ocean) also. ... "
" ... This is my 4th handle and my favorite, so much so that I bought a second after dropping it in the shower 8 times and knocking it out of alignment. ... "
" ... Oh and I shave in the shower. ... "
" ... Smooth handles are hard to hang on to when the razor or your hand is wet (especially in the shower). ... "
For Running
3years ago, bought
+100%
" ... I liked it so much I got a second to take to the gym. ... "
" ... It’s kind of like riding a bike without training wheels. ... "
" ... In the long run, this is the economical way to go. ... "
For Kids
3old
+100%
" ... Young man loved it. ... "
" ... Old school works great. ... "
" ... I bought this for my teenage son because he liked mine. ... "
As Gift
3product, wish, torn, christmas
+100%
" ... I gave this as a gift and the product was great however the pkg came torn. ... "
" ... Just gifted a best friend of mine with one this past Christmas. ... "
Video Playback
3youtube, watched, razors, get
+100%
" ... I was watching videos on safety razors and electric razors. ... "
" ... I watched a few YouTube videos originally to get the hang of it. ... "
" ... Rather than giving up, I took it as a challenge and did some research (great videos online). ... "
Overall performance
3well, incredibly, gets, easy to use, done
+100%
" ... It does it's job very well. ... "
" ... and it gets the job done beautifully. ... "
Product As Described
3described
+67%
-33%
" ... So far it's performed as advertised. ... "
" ... Great item, as described ... "
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