So this morning I've changed it up.After three years of DE shaving I have upped my game and got myself a Merkur Futur and used it for the for the first time today.
I can only say "wow"
Tabac soap and an Astra Superior Stainless blade made up the team.
Having been warned to be careful with this razor, I made sure my prep was on point and had read to not get too excitable with settings.
Set to number 2 it gave me the finest shave from the very first stroke. I have never found shaving so simple and so comfortable.
Absolutely blown away by the result, the ease of use, the quality of the razor and the smart advice that I followed. Highly recommended!
Easy, well certainly easier than my previous razor ! I was pleasantly surprised to be honest.Great to hear you have found a razor that you love. How is shaving under the nose because that has always slightly put me off buying one?
Don't over think it. Each Blade will differ. Go by the feeling of the blade - you'll know if it's on its way out.Just one question, how many shaves should I use this blade for ? Usually I use them for 5/6 shaves but wondered if the Merkur would alter that
Thank you. I shall do thatDon't over think it. Each Blade will differ. Go by the feeling of the blade - you'll know if it's on its way out.
Chris is spot onDon't over think it. Each Blade will differ. Go by the feeling of the blade - you'll know if it's on its way out.
I've had no problem whatsoeverI've been wondering about these, but the handle looks very smooth, do people have trouble with it being slippery? So many other razors have considerable knurling on the handle.
So I've read a lot of good things about these, but people say the Futur is less suited to those new to DE. I'm not sure if that really means "new to wet shaving" or just DE. Surely if it's adjustable it can be set to mild? Or is it not as simple as that? In spite of my preference for straight razors overall, having recently tried a mild DE, I'm thinking it deserves a space in my rotation and I'm looking to see what sort of thing I should consider. This is probably getting close to a thread hijack so maybe I'll start my own, but the Futur appeals, being well regarded, adjustable, and about as much as I fancy spending, hence my interest in your experience with it compared with the usual 34C/EJ 89L etc
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