Quote Originally Posted by AlanQ View Post
I have nothing to compare the MR1 to and will pester my wife into getting me something for Xmas to compare it to. Seems Merkur is highly regarded but I have lots of time to research that before then. Then I can compare the two, hopefully by then I'll be fully competent with the straight, or at least able to do my whole face
Been using a Merkur for over two years - no complaints. It's a good razor. Feed it with your favorite DE blade and you'll be pleased.