This is a clone of the Merkur Futur adjustable double edge razor. Copyright ran out on these a few years back so anyone can churn out their own version.
I've got various new and vintage razors (some dating back to the early 1900s) and I'm really pleased with the quality of this for a few quid.
Chuck the blades that come with it and grab a sample pack from eBay or the highly recommended Connaught Shaving (and maybe get a brush and some soap while you're there). Check out some videos on double edge shaving techniques online and do away with those costly multiblade cartridges. (Not to mention the problem where the first blade lifts and the next cuts, meaning the hair drops back below your skin, the hole heals up, and you get ingrowing hairs).
I've got various new and vintage razors (some dating back to the early 1900s) and I'm really pleased with the quality of this for a few quid.
Chuck the blades that come with it and grab a sample pack from eBay or the highly recommended Connaught Shaving (and maybe get a brush and some soap while you're there). Check out some videos on double edge shaving techniques online and do away with those costly multiblade cartridges. (Not to mention the problem where the first blade lifts and the next cuts, meaning the hair drops back below your skin, the hole heals up, and you get ingrowing hairs).
try this or something similar ?
Damn sexy design though, if they took PayPal I'd gamble.... but not giving up my cc details :-(
It's a strange one as impetigo generally affects children more than adults, I'd also worry if you're a child and already needing to shave.
Original was lovely to look at but when it came to actual shaving. Found the head was far too large - and getting the head clip off when changing the blade ....
Wouldn't mind one of the stands though
On Ebay as well With Paypal Checkout
ebay.co.uk/itm…851
I've shaved today with the futur on setting 6 with complete confidence and blade symmetry to result in a BBS.
Anyone concerned with cuts while adjusting just grip the handle and turn the head using the gap between your thumbnail and thumb against the edge of the guard.
The stands are really good. They fit this razor but not the handle of an original futur. If anyone is interested I will measure the ID of the stand. There's also a hole in the bottom to drain out.
We start aged 5 up north!
MANY thanks... ordered !
Yeah cos AliExpress is a shady, unknown website to give your cc details to
Its a market place, not a store... of course it can be dodgy !
How so? It's aliexpress that have your card details, they don't pass them on to the merchants. Also the money is held in escrow until you tell them you've received the item.
Obliged badheadday, cheers.
Good morning.
13.7 mm ID
23.0 mm internal depth
Cheers.
These razors have plenty of positive reviews on YouTube etc. so maybe I had a duff one but as the old adage says you get what you pay for.
Check the badger and blade forums HERE seems it is a common complaint and may be resolvable by turning the spring upside down or using a cut down blade as a shim under the blade to lift the unlevel end.
I've got a Qshare and the Mingshi S2000 on order from AliExpress so dont know how easy either of the changes are but dont look to difficult as the shim just involves a pair of scissors and the other just unscrewing the handle
TOBS Almond Shave Cream (I love Almond scents and great cream)
Castle Forbes Lavender Shave Cream (really strong lavender scent in this one)
Mitchells Wool Fat Soap
Qshave
Mingshi S2000
New Brush
100 Rapira Platinum Lux Blades (not sure I like them as much as the Gillette 7oClocks I normally use)