To me, the
Merkur 33C is for those who want the shave of
Merkur’s 34C HD razor but don’t want the heftiness. Like the 34C, the 33C is a safety bar or closed comb razor with polished chrome finish and etched handle.
However, unlike the 34C, the Merkur 33C is a three piece razor as opposed to a two piece. The 33C’s and the handle is slightly longer measuring 3.625 inches from end to end while the Merkur 34C HD measures 3.25 inches.
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| The 33C (left) measures a little longer than the 34C HD |
It looks like Merkur uses the same razor head for both razors. So, I find both to be mildly aggressive shavers and the shave quality to be similar. Admittedly, this is one that I don’t bring out much as I prefer the girth of the handle as well as the weight of the Merkur 34C HD -- The 34C weighed in at 2.8 oz (on our scale) whereas the 33C weighed in at 2 oz.
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| The 34C (left) is a little heavier than the 33C. |
Between the two I’d have to say that I would opt for the Merkur 34C HD. I like the heft and I like the two piece construction. The screw rod on the cap is a little longer than the screw rod on three piece razors. I’ve written about this feature in a previous post. While, I didn’t give it much thought first, I do like the longer rods as because I don’t get as much buildup around the threads as I do with the shorter screw rods.
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| Unlike the 34C, The Merkur 33C is a 3 piece, safety bar, razor |
This isn’t to say the 33C is a bad razor. I actually find it to be a pretty nice razor. The lighter weight and thinner handle could make it a good option for travel if space in the dopp kit is at a scarcity.
Have you tried the Merkur 33C? Please leave a comment below. Let us know what you think and how it compares to other Slant Bar Razors.
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