Long-time Wet Shaver I really like my 38c. I feel that the extra weight and length increase my control over the razor when compared with the HD.
38c is nice looking, but too heavy and akward balance for me. When I use the DE, it's all about the Gold Trumper Warwick for me :drool
The 38C felt too heavy and had a funky balance for me also. I DO like Merkur razors. I would like to try a long handle classic. (would that be a long slim handle with about the same weight as a HD or slant?)