I started shaving the old fashioned way a few months ago with a Microtouch One "butterfly" safety razor. While it worked well, I felt like I could do better so I upgraded to the Merkur 34C (which is less than an inch longer than this razor by the way so if you are worried about the handle being too short, don't worry about a thing. And if not, shop around! Maggard and several other companies make handles that will fit this thing) and eventually i figured that I should get something for when I travel. Well, after much research, I settled on this razor (which is the Merkur 210 safety bar version).
Pros:
1. Has the same head as my Merkur 34C so it is a pretty easy transition. It also folds away into a little pouch that even has a Merkur sample blade in it (Which is how I learned Merkur blades tug like crazy on my beard so, back to the Rapiras).
2. As mentioned before, the handle is just as long as the 34c and the Knurling on it is great. I have never had and issue where i felt like I was loosing my grip on it both when I was testing it at home and when I was using it while traveling.
3. the travel case it comes in is small enough that it can fit in your pocket. The first time i used this i was going to a friends house and I put this razor in one pocket of my suitcase and a pack of Rapira Voskods and a travel can of Barbasol in another and I was good to go.
4. The fact that this is a 4 piece makes it super easy to clean. I find this much simpler to clean than my 34C which which is a 2 piece. I just take the whole thing apart, set it on a towel, and wipe the soap scum off of it after a trip. I also add a drop of
Singer Machine Oil, 4-Fluid Ounce
to the threads on it after i take it apart or even just change the blade. I also do it on my Merkur 34C (which tells you to do that every so often and since both razors are made by the same manufacturer, I figured it couldn't hurt). you can also swap out different handles as mentioned before, but I have not played around with this ability yet.
Cons:
1. While it does have the same head as the Merkur 34C, it does not have the same level of balance. While I find the 34C's handle perfectly balances out the head, this razor by comparison the head is like a lead weight due to the fact that the handle is hollow. It is not wildly more aggressive, but it is something you may need to be cognicent of when you first use it depending on what blades you load it with on the first run. Use the same blades you use in your regular razor to get a feel for it before you take it out on a trip.
2. The top piece of the handle fits into the hollow bottom portion and occasionally it takes a little effort to get it out when you want to use it. Especially when it has been in there for a while. This isn't really a problem more of an annoyance.
UPDATE: I ended up putting the head from this razor onto a Maggard MR1 handle. And yes..it is a whole new animal. It actually shaves better now than my Merkur 34C and I will soon be trying the Maggard head (which is noticeably more aggressive) on the hollow handle. All in all, I still give it 5 stars because of the leather case, and even stock, it gives an excellent shave. Just don't think you can't improve it a little by swaping out the handle or the head on it!
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Model 33Refined to perfection, this Merkur Double Edge Safety Razor is multifaceted and durable at its most supreme. Ideal for travel, it can fit inside any bag or handle that you may have. Comes in a black pouch, quality is assured no matter where you go. Overall Weight: 48 g / 1.69 oz Razor Length: 73.4 mm / 2.89 in Handle Length: 66.3 mm / 2.61 in Handle Diameter: 11.2 mm / 0.44 in |
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| Price | $34.17 | $44.95 | $85.50 | $80.69 |
| Number of Pieces | 3-Pieces | 2-Pieces | 2-Pieces | 2-Pieces (Snap-On) |
| Adjustable or Fixed Blade Gap | Fixed Blade Gap | Fixed Blade Gap | Adjustable Blade Gaps | Adjustable Blade Gaps |
| Open or Closed Comb Head | Open and Closed Available | Closed Comb | Closed Comb | Closed Comb |
| Straight or Slanted Cut Razor | Straight Cut | Straight Cut | Straight Cut | Straight Cut |
| Handle Grip | Knurled | Knurled, Barberpole, and Smooth | Ribbed | Smooth |
| Finish / Colors / Model Number | Polished Chromed / 23C, 33C, 15C, 25C | Polished Chromed, Gold, Stainless Steel (Matt Finish) / 34C, 34G, 38C, 43S | Polished Chromed / 500C, 510C | Polished Chrome, Matt Satin Chrome, Gold / 700M, 701C, 702G, 780M, 781C, 750M, 751C |
| Overall Weight (Range) | From: 60 g / 2.12 oz to 53 g / 1.87 oz | From 149 g / 5.26 oz to 77 g / 2.72 oz | From 103 g / 3.63 oz to 93 g / 3.28 oz | 128 g / 4.52 in |
| Overall Length (Range) | From: 105.6 mm / 4.16 in to 82.4 mm / 3.24 in | From 102.1 mm / 4.02 in to 83.3 mm / 3.28 in | From 104.6 mm / 4.12 in to 88.2 mm / 3.47 in | 109 mm / 4.30 in |
| Handle Length (Range) | From: 98.4 mm / 3.87 in to 77.5 mm / 3.01 in | From: 97.0 mm / 3.82 in to 77.1 mm / 3.04 in | From 93.9 mm / 3.70 in to 75.8 mm / 2.99 in | 84.4 mm / 3.32 in |
| Handle Diameter (Range) | 9.6 mm / 0.38 in | From 17.0 mm / 0.67 in to 11.6 mm / 0.46 in | 12.4 mm / 0.49 in | 14.0 mm / 0.55 in |
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| Price | $49.67 | $50.62 | $65.66 | $46.51 |
| Number of Pieces | 2 or 3-Pieces | 3-Pieces | 2 or 3-Pieces | 3-Pieces |
| Adjustable or Fixed Blade Gap | Fixed Blade Gap | Fixed Blade Gap | Fixed Blade Gap | Fixed Blade Gap |
| Open or Closed Comb Head | Closed Comb | Closed Comb | Closed Comb | Closed Comb |
| Straight or Slanted Cut Razor | Slant Cut | Straight Cut | Straight Cut | Straight Cut |
| Handle Grip | Knurled, Barber Pole | Etched Handle, Engine Turned, Ribbed | Barber Pole, Smooth | Knurled, Smooth |
| Finish / Colors / Model Number | Polished Chromed / 37C, 39C | Polished Chromed, Bakelite / 42C, 47C, 45-Bakelite | Polished Chromed Head & Matt Black Handle / 38B, 20B, 30B, 44B | Polished Chromed Head & Matt Satin Handle / 33000, 46002 |
| Overall Weight (Range) | From: 113 g / 3.99 oz to 79 g / 2.79 oz | From: 87 g / 3.07 oz to 14 g / 0.49 oz | From: 61 g / 2.15 oz to 58 g / 2.05 oz | From: 48 g / 1.69 oz to 47 g / 1.66 oz |
| Overall Length (Range) | From: 101.8 mm / 4.01 in to 83.3 mm / 3.28 in | From: 102.5 mm / 4.03 in to 81.7 mm / 3.22 in | From: 105.6 mm / 4.16 in to 85.2 mm / 3.35 in | From: 85.4 mm / 3.36 in to 73.4 mm / 2.89 in |
| Handle Length (Range) | From: 96.2 mm / 3.79 in to 77.1 mm / 3.04 in | From: 95.3 mm / 3.75 in to 74.5 mm / 2.93 in | From: 78.2 mm / 3.08 in to 98.2 mm / 3.87 in | From: 78.3 mm / 3.08 in to 66.3 mm / 2.61 in |
| Handle Diameter (Range) | 11.6 mm / 0.46 in | From: 11.6 mm / 0.46 in to 10.7 mm / 0.42 in | From: 11.1 mm / 0.44 in to 9.6 mm / 0.38 in | From: 11.2 mm / 0.44 in to 9.3 mm / 0.37 in |
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A great travel razor!
I started shaving the old fashioned way a few months ago with a Microtouch One "butterfly" safety razor. While it worked well, I felt like I could do better so I upgraded to the Merkur 34C (which is less than an inch longer than this razor by the way so if you are worried about the handle being too short, don't worry about a thing. And if not, shop around! Maggard and several other companies make handles that will fit this thing) and eventually i figured that I should get something for when I travel. Well, after much research, I settled on this razor (which is the Merkur 210 safety bar version).Pros:1. Has the same head as my Merkur 34C so it is a pretty easy transition. It also folds away into a little pouch that even has a Merkur sample blade in it (Which is how I learned Merkur blades tug like crazy on my beard so, back to the Rapiras).2. As mentioned before, the handle is just as long as the 34c and the Knurling on it is great. I have never had and issue where i felt like I was loosing my grip on it both when I was testing it at home and when I was using it while traveling.3. the travel case it comes in is small enough that it can fit in your pocket. The first time i used this i was going to a friends house and I put this razor in one pocket of my suitcase and a pack of Rapira Voskods and a travel can of Barbasol in another and I was good to go.4. The fact that this is a 4 piece makes it super easy to clean. I find this much simpler to clean than my 34C which which is a 2 piece. I just take the whole thing apart, set it on a towel, and wipe the soap scum off of it after a trip. I also add a drop of Singer Machine Oil, 4-Fluid Ounce to the threads on it after i take it apart or even just change the blade. I also do it on my Merkur 34C (which tells you to do that every so often and since both razors are made by the same manufacturer, I figured it couldn't hurt). you can also swap out different handles as mentioned before, but I have not played around with this ability yet.Cons:1. While it does have the same head as the Merkur 34C, it does not have the same level of balance. While I find the 34C's handle perfectly balances out the head, this razor by comparison the head is like a lead weight due to the fact that the handle is hollow. It is not wildly more aggressive, but it is something you may need to be cognicent of when you first use it depending on what blades you load it with on the first run. Use the same blades you use in your regular razor to get a feel for it before you take it out on a trip.2. The top piece of the handle fits into the hollow bottom portion and occasionally it takes a little effort to get it out when you want to use it. Especially when it has been in there for a while. This isn't really a problem more of an annoyance.UPDATE: I ended up putting the head from this razor onto a Maggard MR1 handle. And yes..it is a whole new animal. It actually shaves better now than my Merkur 34C and I will soon be trying the Maggard head (which is noticeably more aggressive) on the hollow handle. All in all, I still give it 5 stars because of the leather case, and even stock, it gives an excellent shave. Just don't think you can't improve it a little by swaping out the handle or the head on it!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2016
I started shaving the old fashioned way a few months ago with a Microtouch One "butterfly" safety razor. While it worked well, I felt like I could do better so I upgraded to the Merkur 34C (which is less than an inch longer than this razor by the way so if you are worried about the handle being too short, don't worry about a thing. And if not, shop around! Maggard and several other companies make handles that will fit this thing) and eventually i figured that I should get something for when I travel. Well, after much research, I settled on this razor (which is the Merkur 210 safety bar version).
Pros:
1. Has the same head as my Merkur 34C so it is a pretty easy transition. It also folds away into a little pouch that even has a Merkur sample blade in it (Which is how I learned Merkur blades tug like crazy on my beard so, back to the Rapiras).
2. As mentioned before, the handle is just as long as the 34c and the Knurling on it is great. I have never had and issue where i felt like I was loosing my grip on it both when I was testing it at home and when I was using it while traveling.
3. the travel case it comes in is small enough that it can fit in your pocket. The first time i used this i was going to a friends house and I put this razor in one pocket of my suitcase and a pack of Rapira Voskods and a travel can of Barbasol in another and I was good to go.
4. The fact that this is a 4 piece makes it super easy to clean. I find this much simpler to clean than my 34C which which is a 2 piece. I just take the whole thing apart, set it on a towel, and wipe the soap scum off of it after a trip. I also add a drop of [[ASIN:B000YZ1Y06 Singer Machine Oil, 4-Fluid Ounce]] to the threads on it after i take it apart or even just change the blade. I also do it on my Merkur 34C (which tells you to do that every so often and since both razors are made by the same manufacturer, I figured it couldn't hurt). you can also swap out different handles as mentioned before, but I have not played around with this ability yet.
Cons:
1. While it does have the same head as the Merkur 34C, it does not have the same level of balance. While I find the 34C's handle perfectly balances out the head, this razor by comparison the head is like a lead weight due to the fact that the handle is hollow. It is not wildly more aggressive, but it is something you may need to be cognicent of when you first use it depending on what blades you load it with on the first run. Use the same blades you use in your regular razor to get a feel for it before you take it out on a trip.
2. The top piece of the handle fits into the hollow bottom portion and occasionally it takes a little effort to get it out when you want to use it. Especially when it has been in there for a while. This isn't really a problem more of an annoyance.
UPDATE: I ended up putting the head from this razor onto a Maggard MR1 handle. And yes..it is a whole new animal. It actually shaves better now than my Merkur 34C and I will soon be trying the Maggard head (which is noticeably more aggressive) on the hollow handle. All in all, I still give it 5 stars because of the leather case, and even stock, it gives an excellent shave. Just don't think you can't improve it a little by swaping out the handle or the head on it!
Pros:
1. Has the same head as my Merkur 34C so it is a pretty easy transition. It also folds away into a little pouch that even has a Merkur sample blade in it (Which is how I learned Merkur blades tug like crazy on my beard so, back to the Rapiras).
2. As mentioned before, the handle is just as long as the 34c and the Knurling on it is great. I have never had and issue where i felt like I was loosing my grip on it both when I was testing it at home and when I was using it while traveling.
3. the travel case it comes in is small enough that it can fit in your pocket. The first time i used this i was going to a friends house and I put this razor in one pocket of my suitcase and a pack of Rapira Voskods and a travel can of Barbasol in another and I was good to go.
4. The fact that this is a 4 piece makes it super easy to clean. I find this much simpler to clean than my 34C which which is a 2 piece. I just take the whole thing apart, set it on a towel, and wipe the soap scum off of it after a trip. I also add a drop of [[ASIN:B000YZ1Y06 Singer Machine Oil, 4-Fluid Ounce]] to the threads on it after i take it apart or even just change the blade. I also do it on my Merkur 34C (which tells you to do that every so often and since both razors are made by the same manufacturer, I figured it couldn't hurt). you can also swap out different handles as mentioned before, but I have not played around with this ability yet.
Cons:
1. While it does have the same head as the Merkur 34C, it does not have the same level of balance. While I find the 34C's handle perfectly balances out the head, this razor by comparison the head is like a lead weight due to the fact that the handle is hollow. It is not wildly more aggressive, but it is something you may need to be cognicent of when you first use it depending on what blades you load it with on the first run. Use the same blades you use in your regular razor to get a feel for it before you take it out on a trip.
2. The top piece of the handle fits into the hollow bottom portion and occasionally it takes a little effort to get it out when you want to use it. Especially when it has been in there for a while. This isn't really a problem more of an annoyance.
UPDATE: I ended up putting the head from this razor onto a Maggard MR1 handle. And yes..it is a whole new animal. It actually shaves better now than my Merkur 34C and I will soon be trying the Maggard head (which is noticeably more aggressive) on the hollow handle. All in all, I still give it 5 stars because of the leather case, and even stock, it gives an excellent shave. Just don't think you can't improve it a little by swaping out the handle or the head on it!
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Reviewed in France on October 17, 2015