Ask Aaron Q/A: A good alternative to the Merkur 34C
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Mark Southern, from UK, asks:
“Hi Aaron. Hope you are well. I really want to purchase the Merkur 34c safety razor, but every online shop I visit seems to be out of stock. Can you please recommend me an alternative razor, something which is similar in terms of weight, feel, look, aggressiveness and price.
Thanks Mark.”
Edwin Jagger Double Edge Razor DE89L
AARON SAYS
“Mr. Southern,
With the growth of popularity of wet-shaving I’m not surprised to hear there is a shortage of the Merkur 34c! It’s a great razor, but with it being out of stock there are some good alternatives out there too. The Edwin Jagger DE89 series is a great competitor, and very similar is head shape, aggressiveness and price. Other good alternative razors are the Muhle R89, the Merkur 38c (the long handled cousin to the 34c), Bluebeard’s Revenge “Scimitar”, and the color handled Merkur “barber-pole” razors. These should all serve you very well and give you the same shave as the Merkur 34c. A great question, thank you!
Smooth Shaving,
Aaron”
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I personally prefer the DE89L. Its a great alternative to the Merkur 34c – which I must admit is an amazing razor. Both the DE89 and 34c have a similar weight and height. The DE89 is lighter but is slightly taller in height, but all in all very similar indeed. Finally, they are both reasonably priced.
For me the best alternative to the 34c would have to be the Muhle R89. Both are very similar in terms of how aggressive they are. The 89R is great for men who may have issues with skin sensitivity and need a gentler shave. And its less than £30 so within the same price bracket!!