Geofatboy's Everyday Shave #5 Merkur 34C

[@michaelhayward7572]

Virtually unchanged since its introduction in 1933. Nearly 90 years of production. Possibly the most iconic DE razor still made.

[@runthenumbers9698]

Never thought I'd be subscribed to a shaving channel Getting a good shave is a surprisingly enjoyable and zen experience Still working out the kings, but getting better and enjoying the process Love the channel :)

[@JimG7755]

I was just at an antique mall and found these 3 razors...Gillette ball end Tech, Schick vintage injector, and get this...a Merkur 34c all for the incredible price of $11.96, that includes the tax!! The seller had the 34c for just $5!!! It has zero signs of any use!!! I couldn't believe!! It's a great staple to have in your shave den! Thanks for all the videos!! Jim

[@gracealone89]

Just ordered a Merkur 34c and it was one of the best shaves I’ve ever had. It was so smooth it didn’t even feel like I was shaving! Paired it up with an Astra Blade. Couldn’t hardly feel the blade which was nice because my face is sensitive. Never going back to the Gillette Pro Glide.

[@miscvids2810]

Hi, how would you compare it with the Edwin jagger de89

[@gracealone89]

@ I have never tried the Edwin Jagger DE89. All I have are the Merkur 34c and Rockwell 6c. I am looking at getting a Henson AL13 mild pretty soon too.

[@zielid]

I have the Muhle R41, R89 and Rocca R95. Once i bought the 34C, havent really touched the other razors since...

[@patrickpettyjr.3134]

Yeah, I have a Merkur 34G and that pretty much replaced all my other razors.

[@Burris19D]

I wonder how much variation there is razor to razor. I have a R89 that is my smoothest shaver and a R89 Twist which isn't even close to as nice as my regular R89 but may be a few years older with different castings. But my R89 is noticeably smoother/less drag then the 34C or 23C models I have. Maybe I just got lucky with my regular R89, or unlucky with all the others.

[@godofstones]

I've been using mine for almost 10 years. Still work fine and I don't think I'll ever need to buy another safety razor.

[@max73652]

same here

[@b525252g]

Same. 34C + Gillette Nacet blade is my go to combo for life

[@KrispyKrink]

This razor never lets me down. I’ve had mine since 2002 and I always come back to it.

[@cheezeeanyone]

So, just used my Merkur 34C Safety razor. Wow! Thanks Geo for your instruction. I do not have a very thick or heavy beard so I was concerned about sensitivity. I followed your directions, let the razor do the work and what a job the Merkur did! I shaved two days ago and got the Merkur in the mail today used it and what an amazing performance!

[@sonofagun9856]

great shave geo, yeah i will be adding the merkur 34c to my collection next payday i've been loving my edwin jagger razors (i live a couple of miles from where they are made) also i've found feather blades give a smoother shave with less irritation for me

[@ikeremo]

I love the Merkur 34c it shaves very nicely and is not too aggressive unlike a Gillette super speed that I nicked myself with yesterday 🤬 Thank you for getting my order out in such a quick time and for even shipping on a Sunday. I received my package within a week and am super satisfied with the products that I use regularly. Thanks again!

[@icecold2042]

All things being equal, the Merkur "HD" is my all time favourite razor! Excellent video Geo! 👊

[@troypower1396]

This was my first DE razor about five years ago after leaving the cartridge world, and it was the best shave I ever had. Now each morning it’s my zen time, and absolutely love it. The 34C is an amazing tool, and very well made, and got me into other DE razors and also a Feather Artist Club SS kamisori razor. And for the record, I love wet shaving!!! Geo, do you have any tips for shaving across the neck line? Using a DE or a shavette, thank you in advance, and the channel content is amazing as always. P.S. Happy Father’s Day! Troy.

[@behushbangali]

I truly appreciate your excellent tutorials. Stay well and safe.

[@pinetree7296]

Just ordered this sucker currently have Gillette king C had it for 6months+ now decided i wanted something a little bit more fancy. Currently love Taylor of Bond Street soap ''Peppermint'' the classic Sandalwood is also a great go to for me. Thanks for the review

[@hrmIwonder]

I just got my 34c from shave nation in the mail today! Ordered Thursday, got it today, super fast!.. haven't tried it yet as I wanted to try my new shavette first, but I can't wait to try it... the adventures of a newbie in wet shaving...

[@EcstaticTemporality]

I love my 34c, Feather blade, and Cella shaving cream soap!

[@sbatty65227]

I love the 34c. A fantastic shave

[@mikeh9701]

Hi Geo- Great shave and a great razor! Have a great weekend and best regards, as always, Geo!

[@darrengray1849]

I call the 34C the Toyota Camry of safety razors. It just works. Nothing fancy. Just dependable.

[@geofatboy]

Ha Ha! Good one. Love it! The Workhorse of the razor industry right?

[@terrym1065]

A slipstream video fast forwarded to today! Need to "re-color" the mustache eh..LOL. We know what you did there... Great shave Geo💈💈the 34C is a perfect daily driver, I agree on the aggression scale also. Good ol' Proraso, can't beat it. Thanks and have a good weekend.

[@PJP812]

I love the 34c geo - brilliant review

[@jeroenbarbier3508]

That proraso blue is so good on a summer day!

[@konstantinmelnitskiy6503]

Hello. Please tell me what is better to buy Merkur 34 or Muhle R89? I have stiff bristles and very delicate skin on my neck, so I'm afraid of R41. I heard somewhere that Merkur 34 ranks between R89 and R41 in terms of aggressiveness. That's why I want to choose 34, but I really want to hear your opinion.

[@Burris19D]

I am fairly new to DE shaving myself and been trying a lot of the most popular razors out. My hair is fairly coarse/grows fast and is a bit sensitive as well. The R41 was way too much blade feel for me, with some practice I could probably use it everyday but not very comfortably. My regular R89 is my favorite by far with the Astra green SP blades. I like it much better then the Merkur 34c & 23c I have but other people prefer the 34c. I notice more drag with the 34c/23c over the R89 I use every day. All of that said, I have a R89 twist I picked up second hand that may be a few years older and it doesn't shave as smooth as my regular R89 and is probably about the same as the Merkurs, plus I hate that knob at the bottom on the Twist. My regular R89 is less then a year old so I figure you would get the same version if you ordered a new one. Try it out with some Green Astra SP blades, or maybe some Gillette Silver Blues and I bet you will be happy. If you like the R89 pick up a 34c later on to try and that gives you a spare razor. Or sell the one you like the least. Good luck!

[@Burris19D]

Also on cream/soaps I have tried a few so far and best bang for your buck is likely the Proraso, I have tried the Green cream version and it's pretty good stuff. For regular canned shaving cream when I'm in a hurry I have found the Skintimate brand in a pink can to be the best so far - in the womens section of the store. Start out there, but if you want to spend a little extra money I am most of the way through a tub of Barrister & Mann soap with the new Omni base and it's noticeably slicker and easier to shave with but I have went through it fairly quick and it's about $20 a puck. I have tried a couple other soaps in the $10-15 price range that weren't as good. But have a couple more higher end ones coming in to try out like from A&E soaps.

[@konstantinmelnitskiy6503]

@@Burris19D Hello. I am happy to hear your opinion. I understand that I will have to experiment a lot with different razors and will not be able to buy one razor for life) Now I have a сhinese razor "Baili" and it brings me pleasure from shaving. I also bought testers of Proraso cream to choose the best smell. Thanks for your reply. Hello from Ukraine.

[@Burris19D]

@@konstantinmelnitskiy6503 I'm happy to help. A lot of people like those Baili razors and I have been wanting to try one out. I have tried a couple cheaper razors so far one the Lord L6/L122, and the other was Roman Empire Shaving Caesar - both were under $10 and neither was that great for me although they had good reviews. My recommendation is to pick up a R89 eventually and see how you like it. Or perhaps the 34C/23C if you find a great deal on one. But I like my R89 much more then my Merkurs. I haven't tried out the other Proraso creams yet, just the green tube one which I really like. It's a really great deal for the money. I will eventually try the other colors/smells someday. There is better soaps out there that make it easier to shave with less irritation but so far I haven't found any as cheap as the Proraso that works as well. But I am just getting started in DE shaving myself. Stay safe over there, and I wish you and your family the best!

[@konstantinmelnitskiy6503]

@@Burris19D Thank you. Best regards!

[@butchwaxx2652]

Excellent shave with that “workhorse”….. Happy Fathers Day weekend Geo!

[@woodswalker64]

The stache looks great on you! I wouldn’t color it, good as is!

[@jeroenb100]

I continuously have the Merkur 34c where the blade is not in the middle. I think they have a production problem at Merkur

[@BRENDANTHERED]

I just noticed this recently, I heard Geo mention checking the reveal between the head and blade, I presume that's what he means. I'm not sure yet that it really makes a difference, but a couple times I cut myself I'm thinking the blade might have been crooked or pushed to one side. Higher tolerances on the pins could make a big difference.

[@BRENDANTHERED]

What do you do when you notice that, push the blade with your finger to center it? That's what I do, usually with my fingernail.

[@Shadowan]

My favourite safety razor!

[@bobmarley6161]

Hello hope your well... Fantastic review... You made that look easy... I'm thinking of switching to this razor from a cartridge razor... Can I ask after the shave do you leave the blade in the razor.... Do you just let it dry in the razor.... Thank you for your help....

[@geofatboy]

You can leave it in or remove it, personal preference.

[@bobmarley6161]

@@geofatboy thank you much appreciated.....

[@petekadenz9465]

Really great shave! And so fast too, with no nicks.

[@Timknight1946]

Hi Geo, have you ever reviewed the Barbarossa Bros Ottoman stubby? Thanks.

[@tugboat8475]

Nice video. Just purchased this razor, my first time shaving with a safety razor. Was going well, till I did the 3rd pass. Then got 9 reds Dots. Wife said it's razor burn. Maybe I should of just done 2 passes with my sensitive skin. I was using Astra blades. Maybe I need a more or less sharp blade. But my face feels smooth, there was no pain using the Alum Block. Thanks

[@caccioman]

I guess your skin also needed to adjust first. How is it now?

[@tugboat8475]

@@caccioman good now, normally use a Parker blade or Rockwell or Wilkinson premium blades. 2nd nature now

[@palmo34]

never had any way to know any of this, very helpful vid for me!

[@jscancella]

Geo, any advice on how to better cut around the jawline? I have the merkur 34c with astra green blade, and I get stinging and weepers when using this combo.

[@geofatboy]

Sure: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipmrZHiNh62IkKs

[@trunkerdixon]

Any plans to use a straight for an everyday shave? That's the ultimate adjustable and a few of us still use them! Aggression rating 0-10 and everything in between! T

[@hrmIwonder]

I used a shavette for the first time today.. Fun experience, but there's definitely a technique to it and I'll need some practice. I thought, "if I'm careful, I won't cut myself." Nope, everyone on the internet was right, I cut myself the first time lol.

[@trunkerdixon]

Shavettes are bloodthirsty swine and you need an angel's touch when using them. i typically just use Derby half blades in mine - not the sharpest blades out there but plenty sharp enough in a shavette. You have to learn to skin stretch, so you are always trying to shave a flat piece of your face. That way you can avoid any bad cuts! Good luck! T

[@hrmIwonder]

@@trunkerdixon For sure! I need to work on the best way to stretch my skin for my face and beard.. I think I need to reduce the angle a touch, as it felt more like I scraped my beard off than cut it off.. I'm a newbie at lathering too, I think I had it a bit too thick and some more slickness could be good.. All part of the learning experience.

[@robertolipani8163]

Hello Geo, this morning I was cleaning my Merkur 34c after shaving, I removed the lower part of the handle and I can't put it back in place. Any suggestions? Thanks for your help, stay safe and take care

[@geofatboy]

Watch This: bit.ly/OpgressReplacementKnobsSN

[@robertolipani8163]

@@geofatboy Hello Geo, that's great, thanks a lot. You always find the best solution. Take care and stay safe

[@RSFWATER]

Hi! By the way, I paid attention, that your way of presentation looks like you are in the army now. Too serious instruction even with a lot of smiles.

[@Shaverboy516]

Perfect shave Geo!

[@annubiussn5998]

Geo, greetings from Greece! I have the merkur 37c, it gives me a perfect post shave and glass like skin, but it's a bit harsh when I go against the grain. Should I try the 34c? Will it give me the same post shave feeling, without the harshness? Thanks in advance!

[@michaelhayward7572]

I find it a tad mild. Perhaps try the Progress adjustable. I have both. The 34C is my travel razor. The Progress stays at home and is my 2-3 times a week driver.

[@lebrongeorge3366]

Geo you are the man

[@Irish381]

Ah yessir the work 🐴 of the shaving world!

[@oddpersona22]

Thank you!

[@OldCarsAreFun]

My Merkur 34c only cuts on 1 side, why does this happen?

[@geofatboy]

Did you drop it? Sounds like uneven blade reveal...

[@AsBi1]

so what razor would you give 10 out of 10 ?

[@IvanKaz1]

When you wipe the cream from the edges of your mustache, is it "clear the handlebars"? 😁

[@eili_04]

are alternatives to shaving gel ? :) tried dove soap, sensitive gillette -but they don't feel as good as shampoo :) "bambaw safety razor" what a gap they will be - cork > hard foam, soft wood , cardboard , paper , soft rubber, nice day

[@coffeebux]

Remember in Men in Black when K hands J the cricket and J makes fun of its size? This razor is the cricket

[@geofatboy]

Still one of my favorite movies! SUGAR! MORE SUGAR!!!

[@dancandersen]

Love it. But wish it had a longer handle..

[@jeffbarnard348]

23c or 33c is the long handle version

[@BRENDANTHERED]

There is a longer handled version, as mentioned by another... I thought it was the 38C however.

[@prakashnayak8316]

Getting a good shaving good your expriyans

[@imdoc7872]

Wow. No ideo shaving could be so complex

[@geofatboy]

It is what you make it. Thanks for watching!

[@dannyknight250]

What do you mean by 5/10?? Does that mean how aggressive the shave is or how good the mechanism is ? @geofatboy

[@patrickpettyjr.3134]

Yeah, now we're talking!

[@richardlukesh5807]

Try the Merkur 47c.

[@jcshaves]

Holy time jump Batman. You colored the mustache in a video earlier this week and in this video you can tell it has not been colored and you state you need to. Geo tell us how you time travel. I know you can because I’ve seen videos where you state you need beard growth in order to shave. Then you walk away and come back with several days growth. Or you have super beard growth growing abilities. We’re you exposed to radiation at some point in your life? I know, as an electrician you got zapped installing a barber’ pole.

[@TheWilkReport]

It's called uploading in a non-linear manner. Production order and air dates on television don't always match. It's the same for KZbin.

[@jcshaves]

@@TheWilkReport yeah I realized that. I was trying to be funny.

[@bronsonstrundson313]

@@TheWilkReport woosh!

[@remeark101]

This guy shaves

[@hubb1115]

another poraso shave... Maybe a nice artisan soap next, huh geo

[@Yalelax]

Difficult to improve on a classic shaving implement.

[@edmundhayes7982]

Why only a 5 when you did nothing but compliment the razor.

[@geofatboy]

I'm rating the aggressiveness of the razor on a scale of 1-10

[@ZTGR1]

Full Έλληνας 👌🏻

[@coreyskixjewelry]

3'rd

[@RobertLinthicum]

Off topic: Will the TSA idiots take a nice safety razor like this off me, when flying?

[@Shaverboy516]

Don’t travel with nice razors, if you take it in a carry on they might take it away.

[@Schmad28]

They took my blade and threw it away. Be careful TSA doesn’t know how these work and damn near broke my razor screw tip. I travel with blades in paper no problem. Make sure razor is empty if you travel.

[@nathanieldaiken1064]

The razor should not be in your carry on! Have it in the cargo suitcase.

[@francoa5938]

keep it disassembled, there are travel cases where you carry the disassembled safety razor

[@veshytob]

Like a Sully from Uncharted)