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

Product Information

The blade replacement on the Merkur Progress is more old-fashioned in a sense compared to the Future, which may not be a bad thing. That’s great if you have multiple areas to shave with different needs and sensitivity – like your shaving your head, legs or armpits. That’s why we deem the Merkur Futur one of the best safety razors for women. The German-made Merkur Futur Adjustable Safety Razor is renowned worldwide, boasting an ergonomic contemporary design with adjustable settings. I noticed the design is not as intuitive as it probably should be. There is a slight risk you might cut yourself if you don’t load the blade on carefully. Make sure you’re holding the sides of the top panel while setting it down over the blade base.

Once mastered, the Merkur Futur provides a consistently comfortable shave, thanks to its well-balanced weight distribution and long handle. Before you start wet shaving, make sure you read this guide carefully and save yourself from blood loss and a lot of pain. Other expert shavers like GeoFatBoy recommend drying your fingers first before adjusting and only holding the sides of the head. Bulky shaving headThe Edwin Jagger DE89 is one of the most popular safety razors thanks to the precision engineered head that gives a close shave. Learn more in this review.

If you're a pro and have no issues, you'll probably love this razor, but you might also find something else to love that costs less. In one continuous motion, you can effortlessly change the blade gap by twisting the handle’s base. This allows you to perhaps make a more aggressive setting for your first pass (to remove the majority of the stubble), followed by a less aggressive setting for subsequent passes to achieve a smooth and irritation-free result.I will say that the razor feels great in terms of weight and build quality. It’s a high-quality razor, no question about it. It even comes with a blade, and I found installing it to be straightforward. Now, there’s a great balance between form and function. It’s a really easy to use razor despite the weight and grip issues. The handle and the top even out nicely since the weight is so well distributed. Many users have reported that the Merkur Futur delivers an exceptionally close shave, even after just a single pass. This is due to the razor’s large blade gap, which is quite aggressive when compared to other safety razors on the market.

Which is what makes the Merkur Futur such a surprising product. It’s among the first companies that have done such design where the head is adjustable. That’s a boldly contemporary design for a traditionally conservative German brand. The result of your shave depends on you holding the razor steady, thanks to the absence of a pivoting head and its un-grooved handle, which can get slippery in your hands, especially when you splash some shaving cream into the mix. Some find the groove at the top of the razor to be enough and revel in the feeling of connection with the razor, others should get the brushed chrome and save the whisky for after. Made from only the highest quality stainless steel and individually wax-wrapped to maintain precision, Merkur Super Platinum Double Edge Razor Blades have been the choice of many traditional shavers for years. Each level exposes more or less of the blade, changing the pressure the sharp edge puts on your face. The more exposed the blade, the more bite it has. When you know how to use a safety razor and when you have experience with different kinds, it can be like having a few of your favorite razors combined into one. That said, if you have regular hair you'll realize you like one or two of the settings only. And few dare to level six, the most aggressive setting, with its severe blade angle.From my experience with the Merkur Futur, I feel that it’s highly aggressive even at its mildest setting. It does give you a great shave but I wouldn’t consider it a wet shaving beginner friendly. So far, I haven’t shaved beyond the 3rd setting as I feel that it gives a very close shave already. It achieves that through a dial integrated into the knurled handle below the head. That ensures a shaving implement that is beautiful as well as easy to use. Two parts – The Futur has a two-part design with only the top cap having the ability to be taken apart from the handle and the bottom of the head. The Merkur Futur is not a good razor for beginners. With that in mind, it is a great razor for experts. If you're new to wet shaving, you will have an easier time cutting yourself than you will a great shave. But if you know your way around a safety razor, the Futur can give you almost anything you ask of it. It's easy to control thanks to the equal balance of weight from the razor head through the body. The Merkur Futur adjustable safety razor is a new design and it’s slightly out-of-the-box for the company. But there’s no denying this design has fans across the world. People seem to love it and it has sold millions of units since being introduced.

Updated December, 2022] My recent article on the most popular double edge razors by sales included the Merkur Futur. Here is the information you need about that razor. When you’re looking for a safety razor, you’ll undoubtedly see the name Merkur come up. I did, and that’s why I tried out their FUTUR safety razor. The Merkur FUTUR Adjustable Safety Razor The handle is also short. A short or long handle on a safety razor is a matter of preference, but with the full length of the FUTUR being around 4.5″, the handle feels tiny to me.

Cons

Double-edged – You can shave with this razor on both sides and use double edged razors in the head. DE razors are the most commonly used. Both of these razors are heavy buggers. The Futur is still 26g heavier than the Progress long handled model at 126g for the Futur. Clean and dry the razor completely after each use. Store it away from moisture. A dab of oil can help prevent oxidation, especially towards the head. Work on your technique first before dialing up the aggressiveness. This razor can bite if you are not careful or solid with your technique. In the hands of an experienced shaver will result in a close shave as smooth as a baby’s skin. Is it easy to load the blade?