The last few weeks I haven't had the time (or energy) to relax and enjoy my usual straight shaves and have been using a DE instead.

I have been using an old Gillette tech closed comb razor with a variety of blades (up to now I'm leaning towards the feather, shark and laser ultra blades). From what I have read the Gillette tech is a very mild DE and, although I like the results I find myself wishing it had a bit more ooomphh.

I have narrowed my choices down to three razors (open to suggestions though), namely the Muhle R41(2013 version), the Merkur 37c slant and the Merkur Future. I realise that the Futur is an adjustable so my question might not be able to be answered on that one.

What I would like to know is how these razors compare to the Gillette tech I am currently using.

Any help, as always is greatly appreciated