Merkur Futur Adjustable Safety Razor in Matt Chrome - No Blades Included

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Handle Texture:The Merkur Futur lacks any sort of knurling or textured grip on its handle, which may be a concern for some users, especially when using the razor with wet or soapy hands. I also appreciate that this razor, my second of the same model bought 10+ years earlier, came with very helpful care instructions … I find this razors weight to be helpful, because it feels like an extension of my hand, and also discourages quick movements that can result in cuts.

As you might expect, this weight distribution impacts the razor’s performance, as it allows the razor to do most of the work, minimizing the need for excessive pressure. Once mastered, the Merkur Futur provides a consistently comfortable shave, thanks to its well-balanced weight distribution and long handle. I do this because the blade just pops out on the floor otherwise, and holding it this way makes sure it lands on the hand.This is pretty much unique in Merkur’s offering as they normally view razors as simple everyday tools rather than luxury design items. Instead it shows that the tools of the past can still be improved by one of the world’s top razor manufacturers in the renowned Solingen area of Germany. I'm the chief shaverer over here at ShavingAdvisor and when I am not shaving off any hair I have left, or writing about what I have shaved off - I do a load of other life stuff and enjoy a good cup of tea between doing stuff! For ShavingAdvisor I make sure I use a new safety razor and test it out for at least two weeks; this is because it can take time to get to know some razors, and this needed at least two weeks with the adjustable business going on.

Being adjustable allows you to shave mild or aggressive, which isn’t possible with standard safety razors. Some consumers say that at the highest setting of 6, this razor is even more aggressive than the Muhle R41. Rockwell 6S Adjustable Stainless Steel Safety Razor:The Rockwell 6S is a stainless steel adjustable safety razor with six shave settings to suit various preferences, offering durability and precision. Like most safety razors, the Merkur Futur is compatible with standard double-edge blades, allowing users to choose from a wide range of options to suit their preferences. John Miller is a passionate wet shaving enthusiast, a pastime he has been devoted to for the past 7 years.But if you know your way around a safety razor, the Futur can give you almost anything you ask of it. A short or long handle on a safety razor is a matter of preference, but with the full length of the FUTUR being around 4. There's no other razor out there like it, a sleek, minimal, mid-century modern submarine that comes in three different finishes—brushed chrome satin, polished chrome finish, or gold plated chrome.

The Crusader is much longer and sleeker than the Emperor but remains beautifully balanced and impeccably built.

Using the particular adjustable safety razor requires a little bit of technique and experienced shavers will do much better with it. All you need to do is pick the right aggressiveness level and keep the setting to low in the initial days. Some of the downsides are that the head is a little bulky making it less than ideal for shaping and getting the pesky hair under your nose. Merkur's renowned craftsmanship, boundary-pushing versatility, and industry-defining vision make the Futur one of the best adjustable razors you can shake a silvertip badger hair brush at.

There’s a good chance that in a blind test the weight and build quality of the German Merkur should stand out. While the blade adjustments are made when turning the white knob on the bottom of the Progress handle and for removing the head, the Futur is adjusted easily under the head at the top of its handle.The German-based company is known worldwide, and it’s one of the leaders in the wet shaving industry.