Merkur 34c HD Safety Razor

Merkur 34c HD Safety Razor is a two-piece double-edge razor made in Solingen, Germany, built around a solid brass handle and a die-cast zinc head, both finished in bright chrome.

The head is fixed rather than adjustable, so there's nothing to dial in, just load a blade and go. It's a closed comb design with a straight safety bar, and it shaves mild enough that it's regularly recommended as a first razor, while still being effective enough that plenty of experienced shavers keep using it daily.

At around 78g, the razor has real heft in hand, and that weight does most of the work, there's no need to press down to get a close shave. The handle has a cross hatch knurled grip that stays secure even when wet.

It comes with one Merkur Super Platinum blade in the box, so it's ready to shave with as soon as it arrives, and replacement blades are inexpensive and easy to find once that one runs out.

Key Features

• Fixed (non-adjustable) closed comb head with a straight safety bar
• Solid brass handle with a cross hatch knurled grip
• Bright chrome finish on both handle and head
• Mild enough for first-time safety razor shavers, capable enough for daily use by experienced shavers
• Comes with one Merkur Super Platinum blade

How to Use

• Unscrew the base to separate the two-piece head and slot in a fresh blade
• Keep the razor close to a 30 degree angle against the skin
• Let the head's own weight guide the cut rather than pushing down on the stroke
• Work in short, low pressure strokes and rinse the blade as it loads up
• Shake off and dry the head fully once you're done to protect the blade edge

Specifications

• Head: Closed comb, fixed (non-adjustable)
• Handle: Brass, bright chrome finish
• Head material: Die-cast zinc, chrome-plated
• Weight: approximately 78g
• Blade type: Double-edge (DE), any standard brand
• Includes: 1 Merkur Super Platinum blade
• Made in Solingen, Germany