See http://sharpologist.com/2014/07/different-shave-experience.html for more info. And check out my free, 42 page ebook on making your shave enjoyable at http://sharpologist.com/enjoy . I had a viewer with a Merkur 34C safety razor that he liked just fine but he asked me for suggestions for another razor that would provide a "different" experience. Here are 3 alternates.