{"id":44706,"date":"2023-12-21T11:30:50","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T16:30:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/142.93.176.215\/?p=44706"},"modified":"2023-12-21T11:30:50","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T16:30:50","slug":"merkur-34c-vs-38c","status":"publish","type":"review","link":"https:\/\/www.toolsofmen.com\/review\/merkur-34c-vs-38c\/","title":{"rendered":"Merkur 34C vs 38C"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
When deciding on a safety razor, you will find in your research two that often get recommended, especially for beginners: the Merkur 34C and the Merkur 38C. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
While we have done in-depth reviews of each of these razors here\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
…this is the first time that we are comparing both of them head-to-head. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this comparison, you will learn how the razors differ and decide ultimately which one is best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let’s begin:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For guys that like an executive overview, here’s how they compare on the spec sheet:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Merkur razors are made by DOVO Solingen in Solingen, Germany. They were founded in 1906 and make a variety of shaving tools including safety razors, straight razors, and shavettes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Here’s a detailed look at how both of these razors are similar and different from one another:<\/p>\n\n\n\nFeature<\/th> Merkur 34C<\/th> Merkur 38C<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Length<\/strong><\/td> 3.25″ \/ 8.25cm<\/td> 4″ \/ 10cm<\/td><\/tr> Weight<\/strong><\/td> 2.68oz \/ 76g<\/td> 3.88oz \/ 110g<\/td><\/tr> Handle<\/strong><\/td> Diamond Knurled<\/td> Ribbed Barber Pole<\/td><\/tr> Composition (Handle)<\/strong><\/td> Brass<\/td> Brass<\/td><\/tr> Composition (Head)<\/strong><\/td> Die-casted Zinc<\/td> Die-casted Zinc<\/td><\/tr> Plate<\/strong><\/td> Chrome Plating<\/td> Chrome Plating<\/td><\/tr> Comb<\/strong><\/td> Closed<\/td> Closed<\/td><\/tr> Safety Bar<\/strong><\/td> Scalloped<\/td> Scalloped<\/td><\/tr> Pieces<\/strong><\/td> Two<\/td> Two<\/td><\/tr> Made In<\/strong><\/td> Germany<\/td> Germany<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Who Makes Merkur Razors?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Comparing the Merkur 34C vs 38C<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Size<\/h3>\n\n\n\n