I have shaved a few times with the Merkur Futur and let me first say that I love this razor. I am not reviewing it here; I would just like to see if anyone else has had the same experience as me with this razor.
I was just getting used to the Merkur Hafty Classic, which I still think might be the better razor, when I decided to purchase a Futur.
I have found my Futur shaves closer, but also rougher. And my face kind if stings after shaving with it. But despite this, I have got really, really close shaves. The blade in it right now is a Merkus blade, but I may soon test it out with a Derby Extra or a Feather.
Has anyone else had this "stingy" feel after getting such a close shave with a Futur?
Like probably everyone else who has just got an adjustable I cranked it up pretty far in my first couple of shaves. I have generally used it at about 3.5, but I've had it up much higher (even all the way) for some passes. I find it has a very different feel to it, much different than the Hefty Classic.
I almost regret getting it because I was just starting to get good, close, irritation free, nick free shaves with my hefty classic. But I do think that in time I could make the Futur do the same for me, and maybe better.
I would appreciate any thoughts on this.
Thanks.
I was just getting used to the Merkur Hafty Classic, which I still think might be the better razor, when I decided to purchase a Futur.
I have found my Futur shaves closer, but also rougher. And my face kind if stings after shaving with it. But despite this, I have got really, really close shaves. The blade in it right now is a Merkus blade, but I may soon test it out with a Derby Extra or a Feather.
Has anyone else had this "stingy" feel after getting such a close shave with a Futur?
Like probably everyone else who has just got an adjustable I cranked it up pretty far in my first couple of shaves. I have generally used it at about 3.5, but I've had it up much higher (even all the way) for some passes. I find it has a very different feel to it, much different than the Hefty Classic.
I almost regret getting it because I was just starting to get good, close, irritation free, nick free shaves with my hefty classic. But I do think that in time I could make the Futur do the same for me, and maybe better.
I would appreciate any thoughts on this.
Thanks.