I acquired a Futur type razor with a lot of vintage Gillette’s on eBay. I am wondering what to look for to determine if it is actually a merkur, or if it is a knockoff.
Lots of differences, without access to both razors however the easiest tell is the Merkur has Solingen - Germany on the bottom plate, clones nada.
Mine is spot on. This will vary .^^^this^^^ and the clone will have subpar alignment of the blade from my experience
Correct. The early versions of the Futur have NO markings. It wasn't until later that they started branding them with an imprinted "Solingen" in silver.I have had a genuine Futur for some years now and there is no Solingen anywhere
on mine! My favourite razor.
Gareth
Correct. The early versions of the Futur have NO markings. It wasn't until later that they started branding them with an imprinted "Solingen" in silver.
What's "early"? My 1980s Futur has Solingen on it , that was my reference.Correct. The early versions of the Futur have NO markings. It wasn't until later that they started branding them with an imprinted "Solingen" in silver.
I am double checking some reference material I have. I will get back to you shortly.What's "early"? My 1980s Futur has Solingen on it , that was my reference.
It's a Hoffritz branded razor. Because of Zamak rot I traded the plate with the one from my Q-Shave clone.I am double checking some reference material I have. I will get back to you shortly.
Do you happen to have a picture of your razor? Im finding some interesting and mixed results.