Is The Merkur 34C The Best Safety Razor Ever Made? 

Why yes, yes it is the best. Merkur got the design right well over a hundred years ago, and updated it in 1951, which has become today's standard. The secret? It shaves close and fast, but never hurts you. 💯🌟🌟🌟🌟💯

Merkur 34c was my first safety razor. In my opinion, the Merkur 34c with a feather blade offers me about the best shave I can get. It's simple, it's mild/medium aggressiveness which is perfect for beginners. If you add the ultra sharp feather blade the shave is incredible. I love the two piece construction of the razor, it's perfection really. It's no wonder this razor hasn't changed in decades and is still one of the most recommended razors.

Started with the 34C. My favorite daily go to. Very versatile across broad spectrum of blades. Love Merkur razors. Have the Merkur Future which is an incredible razor, but you can't beat the 34C whether beginner or experienced shaver. Very reasonably priced so if your considering wet shaving - spend the money on this razor. You won't be disappointed.

Man this is a great video! Excellent narrating. I love my Merkur 34C as well! Really incredible how a great shave feels from the 34C! Well done 👍🏻

The Merkur 34c was my first razor (I now have seven different razors). Initially the short handle bothered me a bit with my somewhat large hands and long-ish slender fingers. I soon got used to that just fine. This razor is universally reputed to be a ‘beginner’s’ razor not without reason. I’m into DE wet shaving only for the last two years, and I found the 34C to be a pretty forgiving razor for a novice like me when I first started out. It’s mild to mid-aggressive, which I think is actually perfect for most shavers, newbies and vets alike. I wish the 34C, after all these years, and with legions of fans, would finally have a stainless steel version out for us. I’d buy it straight away. As for favourite/best all time safety razor, I reckon my Rockwell 6S is #1, and my Muhle R41 second, on my list. On second thoughts, I slightly prefer even the Edwin Jagger DE89 to the 34C. But these are all fantastic razors. I use them and love them all. Enjoyed the video a lot, too!

My go to no matter what other razor I’ve tried, I have the both the 34C & 34G. Best 👍👍👍

I got the 34G, too. It's sick!

I call that razor my Auto Pilot Razor due to the fact that the angle is easy to find and maintain.

Agree 34C is a great Razor

A daily shaver here. Have three razors. Merkur 34c, Merkur 1904 closed comb and Edwin jagger smooth handled one. Like all these razors. But Merkur 34c is the favourite.

Just started DE Shaving last week with a 23c and switched 2 days later for a 34.....love it. Now I am testing out different blades.

Awesome video!!! I'm just getting into safety razor shaving. I was recommended to use the Parker 99r to start out with but it's been tearing my neck up. I like shaving gels so I can see where to stop at my beard line. I've used a ton of expensive gels and didn't realize there are so many different types of razors and blades. I started looking at other options and it seems that a lot of people like the Merkur 34c. Your video was the best one I've seen to give me the confidence that I made a good decision. I haven't received the razor yet but I feel much better about it after watching your video on it. Thanks for the information, you do good work!

I picked mine up for an incredible low price/ my question is the the top cap has a number “ 8” on the bottom of top cap. Any idea as to what the number represents?

Shout out from Southwest Florida! Great video, I'm gonna have to pick one up eventually, I feel like everyone talks about this razor.

Just bought this razor, looking forward to using it. Thanks for the video, very informative.

After over 3 years of WetShaving I finally got a 34C . I already had the 37C. I think it’s gonna be too mild but I’ll try it out

The handle is actually chrome-plated brass, but the head and base plate are zinc alloy.

I have the 34c love it!! New to wet shaving finally getting use to it cut myself a lot till I got used to it

Merkur 34C, Merkur Progress (short handle), Edwin Jagger DE89. My 3 favorite razors.

Great video. Only changed over to de shaving about 4 weeks ago now after 40 plus years of cartridges. Bought a Muhle r106 and a variety pack of blades. Had a few bad days where skin was left feeling a bit raw but on the whole not to bad. I put that down to trying different blades in razor on my learning curve. Raw today after using Gillette Nacet. Thinking of getting a second razor for a spare and travel. Been looking at this razor and after your great review I will be getting one. Who knows it may end up as my go to razor and my r106 ends up as the spare lol. Now I just need to find a kind blade lol. So far the cheapest has been the kindest, that being the Derby. Thanks for sharing your video.

Margaritas in the attic is when you have a drinking problem,lol.

I’ll remember the Merkur 34c when I decide to buy s safety razor. I have a few vintage Gillette’s but I haven’t gotten good with them yet.

That 34c is a fantastic razor! The vintage Gillette adjustables rival it though. Fatboy, Slim, and Black Beauty. That time period just knew how to manufacture a quality razor!!

Great video sir! Keep it up!

That and the Edwin Jagger DE89L were my first "big girl" razors and I still use regularly for leg shaves. Great razor to test blades in.

I just bought a 34C opencomb on eBay.... haha I like to call it that cause it looks exactly like the 34 but with an open comb. It’s a 2-peice but it’s actually called the 11C, and I heard it’s been out of production for 20 or so years. Got it for a STEAL. $28 I was the only bitter on it. It’s in great condition too looks brand new in an older Merkur box

My grass is still green here in Plant City. We had a few days of light showers lately.

I own many razors, modern, vintage and the 34C is the best razor period. No question. I agree with you!

I’m getting great shaves with my Vikings Blade Emperor Meiji.

Thanks! Do you know how often one has to change blades? Too bad the 34C is $50.

Very nice shaving video Sir, but for me this is a very very mild razor and my daily go to razor is Merkur 37c or Edwin Jagger 3one6, may be because of my extra tough and dense beard.

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Thx Florida man.

Hey Brian. Which GC are you talking about? I have both and enjoying them much. 68P is so easy to use. Love it! I don't have the 34C but the 33C. Its the 3piece version. Awesome shaver indeed. I would give it the same points than the GC. But the GC is stainless...so.... 😁

34c is a top class razor But i find it a little bit too mild for me now

Great video Brian, thanks. I am hoping yo get a 34c by the end of the year. Things are a little different for me over here in Thailand than for you guys in the US, UK, Canada or Austrslia. I just got started this week and am 3 shaves in with the Ming Shi 3000s, but am having a little trouble getting an even, irritation free shave. Do you have any tips for that razor? The only blades I can get at the moment are Gillette Wilkinfon Sword from China and Bic. Cheers.

Hi Brian, I recently bought myself a Merkur 34c, and I have a little problem with it. The blade is slightly missaligned, when I screw the razor all the way, the blade is uneven on on side. Is there something I cand do about it? Thanks!

What’s your opinion on the blade it comes with?

Is this good for sensitive skin? Is it good for close shaves?

How would you compare this razor to the Edwin Jagger DE89?

What blade is best with it I have one too

rockwell 6s is the best

Not going to buy another Merkur product. My 34C was seriously affected by the 28 °dH water where I live. It took 12 months for the calcium to gnaw off some of the screw in stem.

I call this one The Healer. i cannot shave ATG because i sometimes get bumbs on my cheeks. that's why the aggressive R41 is my go to razor for a smooth shave. But once every 4-5 shaves i pick up the 34C. It's not the most efficient razor, but it's so forgiving and good for the skin.

2nd razor I ever bought. Still has a place in my den. I gave up my 37c slant and don't miss it at all using this one!

Hey Brian! Great shave buddy! I enjoy My Rockwell 6C when I use a DE. I never had a problem with my 34C. I enjoyed as well. I recently passed it on to a friend as a starter razor along with some soap and A/S Balm. Have a great weekend buddy! All the best!