Welcome to the room You got yourself quite some piece of engineering there! The Futur is quite a beast, wouldn't really call it a "beginners" model, but let us know how you get on with it!
What blades are you using? (if he says feathers set at 6, I'm giving up!)
I've not yet got the Merkur yet ( actually trying to find a place in Essex )
My problem skin flares up now and then in to really sore red adult zits! At the mo its on my nose a little but for a while my face was a mess when I shaved. Have to have tablets to sort it out. It can then be fine for ages and flare up elsewhere. All started when I caught shingles.