{"product_id":"merkur-34c-hd-safety-razor","title":"Merkur 34C HD Safety Razor","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome assets earn their reputation through decades of uninterrupted service. The Merkur 34C — known in the field as the \u003cstrong\u003eHD\u003c\/strong\u003e, short for \u003cem\u003eHeavy Duty\u003c\/em\u003e — has been the go-to instrument of operatives worldwide for over eighty years, and nothing about its brief has changed. Manufactured in Solingen, Germany to tolerances that border on obsessive, this is the razor that defines the benchmark against which all others are assessed.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-piece design\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass, bright chrome-plated\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHead Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Die-cast zinc, bright chrome-plated\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComb Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Closed comb (straight bar)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAggressiveness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild-to-medium — suitable for all skin types\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43mm (approx. 3 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 81mm\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 78g\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e All standard double-edge (DE) blades\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright chrome\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solingen, Germany\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eOperational Protocols\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe two-piece construction simplifies blade deployment: unscrew the handle, seat the blade across the head, and reassemble. The knurled handle provides a secure grip even under the most challenging lather conditions. Maintain the razor at a 30-degree angle to the skin and allow the weight of the head to do the work — this instrument rewards a light hand. The generous blade gap facilitates unrestricted lather flow, keeping the head clear throughout extended use. Rinse thoroughly after each operation and pat dry; the chrome finish will hold its integrity indefinitely with minimal attention.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eThe Brand: Merkur\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eFounded in Solingen in 1896 by Emil Hermes, \u003cstrong\u003eMerkur\u003c\/strong\u003e — named for the Roman messenger of the gods — has been producing precision wet-shaving instruments from Germany's blade-making capital for well over a century. Since 1996, the brand has operated under the same roof as DOVO, another Solingen institution, ensuring continuity of craft and an unbroken chain of manufacturing expertise. The 34C remains the cornerstone of the Merkur range: unchanged in design, unmatched in reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Merkur","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53614829338951,"sku":"MK-SR-34C-HD","price":45.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/0361\/9143\/files\/merkur-34c-hd-safety-razor.png?v=1775859588","url":"https:\/\/agentshave.co.uk\/products\/merkur-34c-hd-safety-razor","provider":"Agent Shave","version":"1.0","type":"link"}