Thread: Merkur Futur

I have had a Futur for some years. It's a great razor and I get good shaves with it. Start on a low number setting and work up until you find your number. On high settings it's dangerous!

I have mine on 4 or 5 usually for a very comfortable clean shave

Gareth

One is plenty for me. The higher settings are way to aggressive. I had a Gillette "Thin" that was adjustable and even on "1", it was way to aggressive. If Marshall ever went in to the Razor business, they'd probably make one that goes all the way up to "11".

Whatever you settle on as a setting for your adjustable razor depends on 2 things, as far as I can see. They are whether you have sensitive skin and to what degree and how good your technique is shaving with a DE. That is why some only use the least aggressive setting, most a middle setting and some the most aggressive setting. I think that is the big advantage of an adjustable DE, it can be tailored to an individuals needs rather than going through multiple DEs finding on that suits you best.

Bob

This razor is so heavy that it's way too easy to "help" it along, only adding to the pressure you are adding to your face. Trust me, the weight alone of the Futur is enough. I have to remind myself when I use it. I never have the trouble with my Fatboy.

Originally Posted by BobH

If they are like the Gillette adjustables, the higher the number the bigger the blade gap the more aggressive the shave.

Bob

Basically more blade exposure. I don't like to use adjectives on items lol.

Originally Posted by Rachmaninov

Basically more blade exposure. I don't like to use adjectives on items lol.

I believe blade exposure is different from blade gap iirc.

Bob

I sually have it on "1" for the first pass - WTG, then go to "2" on the ATG. I imagine since it doesn't have that second blade to finish the "cut", after streching the whisker, it allows the whisker to "snap back". Adding a tad more aggresiveness solves that problem.

well, made my first shave with the future last night. enjoyed it. i started with the setting on "1" but ended up with a "3" for me. it was great. no problems and a very close shave. it did a very good job on my head as well. i had to get the wife to get my roll in the back of my head as i didn't feel that comfortable with it for the first time.

thanks for the suggestions.

Glad it all worked out well for you on your first go with the Futur.

Bob

I also have a Futur and it and my Mergress are my "go to razors" for my everyday shave. I currently set my Futur on #2 and get great, close shaves! Like it was said before, do not apply much/any pressure with this razor. It is very heavy . . . . just let it do it's thing!