Question/opinions

[John Paul]

After using the Merkur 34C for many years, I switched to the 38C.What do you guys think of the open comb Merkurs? I’m Italian, and have pretty heavy beard growth, but never liked the adjustable I tried..I thought this might be a good option for someone that needs a close shave every day

 

[BarberDave]

Blackland Blackbird Ti or if you prefer an open comb go for the Tradere jmho

 

[John Paul]

You like using open combs? I love the video you made of how to get the best lather from Mitchellswoolfatsoap , i’ve watched it a few times now, and the fat is my number one choice these days. I noticed you use an open comb in that video..

 

[GearNoir]

How often do you plan shaving? If you’re gonna shave daily or maybe even every other day, it’s unlikely an open comb would be necessary, just something with a decent blade gap and and good, sharp blade.

 

[BarberDave]

You like using open combs? I love the video you made of how to get the best lather from Mitchellswoolfatsoap , i’ve watched it a few times now, and the fat is my number one choice these days. I noticed you use an open comb in that video..

I do, the best shaves from a DE normally come from the Tradere OC, the Gillette New OC Long Comb, or the Gillette Aristocrat. However the Crat can be a face peeler, like most of them. that being said as @GearNoir pointed out a good SC with good blade gap can be fine. As an example the closest shave I get from a DE is the Blackland Blackbird Ti. To me the most aggressive DE on the Market, so it took a large number of shaves to convince me to keep.

It is by experimentation, that you will find what is best for you. My reccommendation is to find a used Gillette Long Comb OC, and A Short Comb LC, they can be purchased relatively inexpensive and try

Good Luck