- Messages
- 126
Popped in the post to monkeygrinder this morning ...... enjoy it matey
Closed Merkur Futur Pass Around
- Thread starter Norfolkdick
- Start Date
OP
- Messages
- 3,205
- Location
- West Norfolk. UK
- Thread Starter
- #178
Ian1872 said:
Greetings
You're added to the list and follow Leebot.
Regards
Dick.
- Messages
- 11
- Location
- Luton, UK
The futur has arrived with me and well, it's a bit of a beast! Looking forward to my first shave with it and will post back here after
- Messages
- 11
- Location
- Luton, UK
Having first informed Dick, I have a confession to make:
In trying to rectify a bend in the baseplate of the razor, I have broken the futur.
Apologies to those below me in the list.
However, I intend to buy a new razor at the end of the month and (after I have had a go with it) will offer it out to those who wish to try it out too.
In trying to rectify a bend in the baseplate of the razor, I have broken the futur.
Apologies to those below me in the list.
However, I intend to buy a new razor at the end of the month and (after I have had a go with it) will offer it out to those who wish to try it out too.
- Messages
- 81
- Location
- North of the Pole
I've got a matte Merkur Futur in good condition that looks identical to Norfolkdick's photo. Is there interest in a Futur pass around resurrection?
- Messages
- 3,122
- Location
- Essex
I'd be up for trying out this monster? Be interesting to see what it's like cranked up all the way compare pd to my straights.
- Messages
- 81
- Location
- North of the Pole
Glad to hear your enthusiasm Who's the Daddy!
Whatdya think, should I piggie-back on this thread or create a new post? We'll see how many bite. Anyone's welcome to participate.
Just a comment: Unlike Norfolkdick, I do appreciate this razor. I've given it a fair run for three years, almost permanently set on 2.5 (out of 0.5-6.5). I've taken care of it and it's taken care of me. It's a wonderfully effective tool. With respect it provides an excellent shave. That being said, I won't cry if it dies or disappears, but of course, please respect this lent razor. I wouldn't mind getting it back in good shape some day.
Snap cap: I've read many clumsy guys fear or have been cut replacing blades. I'm dumb founded. I think the snap-cap is a brilliant design. One end is extended slightly. I hold the Futur in one hand and snap the appropriate end of the cap with a thumb. I've never cut myself and don't understand how one would.
Whatdya think, should I piggie-back on this thread or create a new post? We'll see how many bite. Anyone's welcome to participate.
Just a comment: Unlike Norfolkdick, I do appreciate this razor. I've given it a fair run for three years, almost permanently set on 2.5 (out of 0.5-6.5). I've taken care of it and it's taken care of me. It's a wonderfully effective tool. With respect it provides an excellent shave. That being said, I won't cry if it dies or disappears, but of course, please respect this lent razor. I wouldn't mind getting it back in good shape some day.
Snap cap: I've read many clumsy guys fear or have been cut replacing blades. I'm dumb founded. I think the snap-cap is a brilliant design. One end is extended slightly. I hold the Futur in one hand and snap the appropriate end of the cap with a thumb. I've never cut myself and don't understand how one would.
- Messages
- 81
- Location
- North of the Pole
Certainly, MrK1. Welcome to the Futur.
- Messages
- 81
- Location
- North of the Pole
- Messages
- 3,122
- Location
- Essex
- Messages
- 4,440
- Location
- Land of the Prince Bishops
I would like to have a go at this please.
- Messages
- 81
- Location
- North of the Pole
Glad the baby monster made it safely across. Electrif, welcome to the list.
* Alex Face -- 32 month test run
* Whosthedaddy -- giving the Futur a test drive
* MrK1
* Electrif
* Alex Face -- 32 month test run
* Whosthedaddy -- giving the Futur a test drive
* MrK1
* Electrif
- Messages
- 3,122
- Location
- Essex
Wow, never drawn to the looks of this razor but certainly don't judge a book by its cover. This thing was awesome!
Started for first 2 strokes on 4 before finishing rest of pass on 6 and loved it. Didn't find it aggressive or harsh at all, very smooth in fact. Remaining passes were on 4 and 3 to see how the lower numbers polished off the shave, and they did with great results.
Under the nose, not an issue with some side to side action and a tiny ATG to get the last few stragglers. No issue there.
Only criticism I can see is the loading mechanism, not overly keen on the snap lid? Wonder if over time being too vigorous or heavy handed you could break it or it could become loose?
Overall, I like it a lot.
LPL and Cade cream
Futur
Shark (2)
Cocoa butter
Started for first 2 strokes on 4 before finishing rest of pass on 6 and loved it. Didn't find it aggressive or harsh at all, very smooth in fact. Remaining passes were on 4 and 3 to see how the lower numbers polished off the shave, and they did with great results.
Under the nose, not an issue with some side to side action and a tiny ATG to get the last few stragglers. No issue there.
Only criticism I can see is the loading mechanism, not overly keen on the snap lid? Wonder if over time being too vigorous or heavy handed you could break it or it could become loose?
Overall, I like it a lot.
LPL and Cade cream
Futur
Shark (2)
Cocoa butter
Attachments
When stripped down and cleaned. Load blade, and holding razor so numbers face you,Whosthedaddy said:
place top cap with indent always to LHS, line up holes,and then using a finger on each
side of cap,gently press in place. Always Works for me, no force needed.
Must use it again, currently hooked on SE razors. Enjoy the Futur, and get a Progress.
Mike
PS Use a Polsilver Si or Rapira Swede.