As much as I want to like the vast array of razors that I've tried, The Merkur Futur is the most EFFECTIVE shaver I own, and the standard of comparison to evaluate all others by....that's it!
Yep, my go to for a great shave is my Aristocrat from ~1934, I've got it in the gold case with the blade box and with a Feather blade it will give me a perfect shave every time. I love the open comb tto!
For the last 3 months my almost daily companion has been a replated Old Type on a Bob's Razor works Improved Handle (the one on the left). As much as I like my NEW Bull Mastiff, the Old Type just hits the sweet spot for me.
I fear I am in for a change shortly as I have begun to explore the world of straight razors.