Pils Razor compared to Merkur V.I.S.I.O.N

[Valkosipuli]

Hi!

I recently saw this thread about Pills razor and now im thinking of getting one and selling my every other razor (I know im little bit crazy).

Do anyone of you own both of these razors? Pils looks kind of big razor, but how big is it compared to V.I.S.I.O.N?

I hope its not the same size as Merkur seems to be like a giant.

Hope someone could throw comparsion picture!

Thanks!

 

[Sueto]

I don't think that is crazy at all. I think many of us did the same thing, even if we won't admit to selling off half out razors. The Pils should be smaller than the Vision, then again I almost think anything is smaller than the Vision.

 

[DE Shaver]

This Merkur Vision is definitely bigger than PILs razor. I don't own a Vision but I have handled them. They are large shaving tools and require some additional handling during a shavas they can be tricky to maneuver in difficult to reach areas.

 

[ackvil]

I tried the Vision and had a difficult time with it. I could not get a good shave by the mustache and chin areas because of its size.

 

[Harvey]

Hi!

I recently saw this thread about Pills razor and now im thinking of getting one and selling my every other razor (I know im little bit crazy).

Do anyone of you own both of these razors? Pils looks kind of big razor, but how big is it compared to V.I.S.I.O.N?

I hope its not the same size as Merkur seems to be like a giant.

Hope someone could throw comparsion picture!

Thanks!

Big difference is the Vision is adjustable and the Pils is not. The Pils is smooth and a delight to hold especially the satin stainless.Hard to compare but having both I hardly ever use the Vision and the Pils and the new Feather are sweet. If you didn,t want to go that high get a Merkur Progress long handle . These are all shaving machines and do a fine job!!!

 

[Perkus]

I own a Futur and a Vision and must say I'm leaning towards the Pils myself, just for the exclusiveness of it. I would say the Vision is slightly more aggressive than the Futur, but still highly maneuverable. I feel the Merkurs to be very nice, but I would like one in stainless steel.

Until then, I'll dream of the Pils.

 

[Monkeyboy]

The Pils is a bit smaller and lighter than the futur and vision judging by the specs and vids.

I bought a vision and a cobra classic at $120 each but have a hard time with the $240 ($320 for the gold) price tag on the Pils. I like the look of it but for me that's too much coin for a fixed head safety razor.

If I sprang for one I'd still be loading it up with the 15 cent blades I'm using now. That's kind of like buying a ferrari and dropping a 4 cylinder Kia engine in it

 

[WPD111]

I owned the vision and now own the Pils and have also owned the Feather AS and Futur . They are all totally different.
The vision was nice except for the head near the nose , however I did like the flexibility of the adjustable dial.
The Pils is also nice but for the money and the quality control problems( slight surface rust) If I had to do it again i would pass.
The Feather was extremely smooth but not as aggressive as I prefer
I have the Cobra Classic and this is by far the most aggressive razor Ive ever owned.

 

[mmack66]

The Pils is also nice but for the money and the quality control problems( slight surface rust) If I had to do it again i would pass.

Aren't those razors made out of stainless steel and/or brass, depending on the model?

 

[WPD111]

Aren't those razors made out of stainless steel and/or brass, depending on the model?

check this outhttp://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=164944&highlight=cobra+classic