Is it just me or is the Merkur Futur and Vision UGLY

I paid $55 for mine in the forum classifieds. It's the only DE I've kept (95% straight shave now). When I want a quick, efficient shave or just a change of pace it comes out.

 

Now That I have been staring at them both for 3 days straight I am kind of starting to like them. But only just a little. I actually want to try out the vision now that I see it is such a behemoth.

 

The only adjustables I have are vintage Gillettes(my second or third razor buy was a FatBoy), so I guess I'm partial to them..While looks are of course a "YMMV" kind of thing, it's more the size, than the looks that put me off..They both look absolutely "GIANORMOUS" and I really just don't see either giving me a better shave than my Weber DLC or Cadet OC...

 

I see a used chrome Futur for sale for $45 (on a another forum)…that's a very good price & probably won't last long.

 

I was wondering if you can check my post regarding the Merkur Futur. I use it probably once a week in my rotation and can't seem to stop my head from bleeding =)

 

thats about half of what Ive been seeing.
If you want onel and happen to be a member of the unnamed forum, thats a great deal

 

That's a smokin' deal. I was just surfing around and found this - new at Drugstore.com for $64 - and I think the shipping is free.
http://www.drugstore.com/merkur-futur-adjustable-safety-razor-satin-finish/qxp416073?catid=183773

 

Over-priced and ugly, IMHO.

 

A subjective 'truth', but I think you'll find that's the case in almost any field of merchandise...

Designer snakeskin shoes for $1,340/pr…

 

You gotta be kidding, those kicks are "pimp"

 

Well played sir.

 

just to clarify, I hate the word "pimp"
And yea, those shoes are gruesome, point made

 

Those would look better as cowboy boots though.

 

The Futur was my first DE Razor. I wouldn't suggest this to anyone lol! After using the Gillette Sensor Excel for 15yrs and jumping head first into DE w/ the Futur I can say my forearms were nearly burning (not to mention my face!) by the time I was done..

I own a few different brands, weights, etc. Already and can say I do enjoy the Futur more now that my technique has gotten better..

The Chrome is a thing of beauty!! Unfortunately I got the brushed, wish I had gotten the Chrome now that I see them. Ah well, I am on the look out for the matching Brush though..

 

The Futur is a wonderfully-efficient razor; gives incredible audible feedback during the shave, and can easily go from comfy to wild with a few clicked of the adjustment head. It certainly wouldn't be my first recommendation to someone just starting out with a DE razor. Glad to see you survived the initiation!

 

Used my Futur this morning, dialed in to just a tad under 3. Had it loaded with an ASR Platinum Chrome; TSD Sun Dried Cotton provided a fantastic lather.
Results? BBS, as is most common with my Futur

 

Got my vote for ugly... let's hope other manufacturers don't catch on.

 

The Futur is one outstanding razor in my opinion. More user friendly than one might believe. If you're considering it, give it a try.

 

(IMHO) Future more resembles a ripping hammer than a razor.

 

Resurrecting an old thread? The razors are still ugly.