Can somebody please shed some light on this topic for me...

Hi,

As some of you might know recently my wife gave birth to a second child and I am a 24/7 stay at home dad. So for me wet shaving is like a little 30 minutes vacation. I have been wet shaving for 7 months now and I feel quite confidence of handling a de razor. I have a 33c Merkur long handle, a Rockwell 6S, Merkur Vision 2000, F1 Fatboy and recently purchased a Merkur Futur. I don't not have problem with any of the razors except the Fatboy and my new Merkur Futur.

Okay, let's make the story short. I cut myself like no tomorrow with this new Merkur Futur!!!
This is my second attempt with the Futur. I used a Rockwell blade, face lather with Tabac soap with setting No.2 and a lot of alum block at the end.

I need some advice of how I can improve my shave with the bloody Futur? Please help!!!

Stanley

 

@Stanley Choi If I recall correctly, a Futur on 1 is like a Superspeed on 3 or 4. I think you may have it too aggressive right now to learn on. Maybe go back to 1 and work up to a higher setting?

 

Get a better blade in that razor ASAP!

 

So you guys are saying Rockwell blade is not good?

 

That's an understatement...

 

I'll also recommend trying a different blade. Astra, Gillette, Personna are some you might want to try.

 

I agree - different blade. I have my Futur set just a wee bit under 3 and loaded with an Astra SP, making sure to watch the pressure, consistently get darn near BBS with zero irritation.

 

The anatomy of the Futur is different from most razors and if you don't take care, you easily cut yourself due to the construction of the gap (and I also cut myself on the corners of the blade itself, perhaps it is less shielded than in other razors?)

Let's put it this way: forget that you thought that you mastered shaving. Use the Futur with care, perhaps turn the dial toward less of a gap, and you'll quickly see that it gives fantastic shaves. Not to mention a wonderful feedback!

Oh, and do change the blade, yes.

Hope the little one is doing well!

 

Congrats on the new one . Definitely get new blades. I use two kinds, Wilkinson sword and feather. Both suit me fine. Still be careful as these blades are also sharp.

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I've found that the Future on setting 1 is about equal to a 8-9 on my Fatboy, The Future was far too Aggressive and uncomfortable for me, gave it to my nephew and he loves it, (he has a heavy thick beard). As for my Adjustables @6, including the Fatboy, work great with a Wilkinson Sword or Crystal blade. IMO It's hard to beat a Fatboy on the right setting matched with the right blade. But everybody is different.

 

Thank you Tallships! I thought something is wrong with the blade gap on the futur, it looks way too wide!


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YW, The Future is not a tame razor, is more for the experienced heavy bearded gents. Most guys that are looking for an adjustable razor and cant find or don't want vintage go for the Progress in either the standard or long handle. Matched with a favorite blade, is an excellent razor.
Congratulations on your second child and enjoy your 30 min. shaves while you can

 

Number #1 on the lighter razor...

 

Reviews don't mean too much, unless the reviewers use your face ... if the Rockwell blade doesn't work for you, try another.

For me, Rapira blades (stainless and platinum lux) work great, and last a long time ... but others like different blades, like Astras (I don't like them).

 

+1 I'll take a Rapira over an Astra any day.

 

That good old sample pack is the best advice I can give. Found a site that may help as far as a sharpness rating. Doesn't cover allot of many favorites and only one mans opinion and research, but it's fairly close to what is covered.
http://www.shaving101.com/index.php/education/double-edge-shaving/48-choosing-the-right-blade.html
As far as the Crystal and Wilkinson Sword they are close, the WS I've used for many years, but these are my favorites and may not be for others.

 

Switch your blade to a Gillette Silver Blue (they start out smooth and only get smoother while retaining their sharpness), and set your razor on 1. And try to use the razor as if you are trying to slide the blade between your beard and the lather....in other words...NO PRESSURE!. Then dial it up to 2.