Want to buy an aggressive merkur, what to get?

**ziggy1706** · 03-29-2012, 01:46 PM

Hi all! Im looking to buy a new saftey razor, a merkur. I really like how they look and seem made. Obviously, the gillettes are all discontinued* Im looking for a smooth close to the skin shave. Done my research and still cant decide. Im looking at the 11c, ( always wanted an open comb type), or the 41 c. I am aware of the slant bar, and reading how aggressive a shave it is, but its not for me. Want to keep it traditional. SO! any recommendations other than the 11c or 41 c? again, im looking to get a really super close shave... whats everyones opinion?
Currently, i am using a 50's style gillette super speed, blue tip i bought few years ago off ebay. i also have a gillette tech with bakelight handle, i got from an IAG military sight..was supposed to be used in Italy by the allies. I find wilkinsons sword blades, and gillette blades, 7 o clock are really aweseome blades too use. Bluebirds, walmart, shoprite, bend easy and dont shave as close. Ive always wanted to try a shaver, like howd they shave with in the 19teens-1930's...like the 11c, an open cob, but get a really aggressive close shave. The merkurs seem msot budget friendly and available..

**rockviper** · 03-29-2012, 01:50 PM

If you're looking purely at Merkurs, then I would suggest the Slant and the Futur.

**LittleLebowski** · 03-29-2012, 02:05 PM

Slant.

**Codfish** · 03-29-2012, 02:07 PM

I've owned a 12C for a while, and was attracted to it because of the reviews on B&B.

**celestino** · 03-29-2012, 02:22 PM

Futur, Progress for adjustables. Slant for fixed head. All nice razors.
Good luck.

**turtle** · 03-29-2012, 02:24 PM

Futur set wide open is VERY aggressive. At the same time you can dial it way down and get a very mild shave out of it on those rare days when you want to keep all the blood on the inside

**Merkur25** · 03-29-2012, 02:24 PM

The 39c Slant is freaking amazing. My favorite razor, period.

**ziggy1706** · 03-29-2012, 02:56 PM

Cool replies:) so how would lets say, a 11c compare too a slant, or 41c? in terms of aggressiveness and closest shave?

**gus1942** · 03-29-2012, 05:07 PM

Slant, not for me? Have you tried it I've shaved a few times and my 37c slant is as good as it gets. I never make a negative post about a product unless I have tried it.

Gus

**Sledgehammer39** · 03-29-2012, 05:16 PM

My vote goes to the Slant!

**gus1942** · 03-29-2012, 05:34 PM

+1 ditto, Sledge.

Gus

**Manning** · 03-29-2012, 06:33 PM

Slant. I have so many other razors, but if I could only keep 1, it would be my 37c. 39c if you want longer handle, more weight.

**dieselfuel79** · 03-29-2012, 09:14 PM

39c is awesome. I love the heft.

**linguist** · 03-30-2012, 04:03 AM

I have both futur and slant. slant is not as aggressive as futur, it is just smooth. I would go for the slant.

**chrissss** · 03-30-2012, 07:18 AM

Slant is not aggressive, it's effective.

**gus1942** · 03-30-2012, 02:24 PM

Sounds like a slant by a landside!

**linguist** · 03-30-2012, 10:21 PM

yes i agree it is effective. for example i used futur with a racer blade last night and the blade was very harsh. i tried several settings on the first pass but i could not get a good result. then i switched to the slant on the second pass. Wow what a great feeling of smoothness and effective shave!

**dreadpirate** · 03-31-2012, 04:00 PM

The slant (with a Feather) is a close, smooth shave. Recommended.

**Danricgro** · 03-31-2012, 07:29 PM

Don't forget the humble HD. I have a slant, several vintage gillettes, a Muhle 41r and a bunch of Gem SE razors. When I want the best shave with the least amount of fuss I reach for my HD, it is the best of the bunch. (for me)