Men with moderate to coarse beards will find this razor a handy tool that can replace several safety razors. I will say that the razor feels great in terms of weight and build quality. It’s a high-quality razor, no question about it. It even comes with a blade, and I found installing it to be straightforward.

Being adjustable allows you to shave mild or aggressive, which isn’t possible with standard safety razors. Six settings I find the new version to be very mild in low settings, in fact you can’t cut anything in settings 0.5-1 even if you press hard. I find it OK in settings 3-4, so I am always surprised when some people say that it is aggressive (I like mild razors), but that may refer to the first revision.

Who Should Use the Merkur Futur Adjustable?

Just make sure to practice the basics first and do not put any weight on it. Dry hands or use a towel before turning the knob The Merkur Futur adjustable safety razor is a new design and it’s slightly out-of-the-box for the company. But there’s no denying this design has fans across the world. People seem to love it and it has sold millions of units since being introduced. It’s worth noting that there is a low cost copy of the Merkur Futur, the Qshave Adjustable: Futur On Left, Qshave On Right Combine that with the ability to adjust blade exposure from mild to ultra-aggressive make this suitable for a lot of men. Don’t buy this if you’re just starting out wet shaving.

Some of the downsides are that the head is a little bulky making it less than ideal for shaping and getting the pesky hair under your nose. It is also completely smooth—no knurling—so it has less grip than most razors, especially the polished chrome, not as much on the brushed. However, it has a groove on the upper portion of the handle, providing a moderate level of protection against slips. It is a very high-quality razor, I just think something like the Merkur 23C is a much better option for guys who are looking to try wet shaving for the first time. It achieves that through a dial integrated into the knurled handle below the head. That ensures a shaving implement that is beautiful as well as easy to use.

With the adjustable design you turn the handle to adjust the shaving aggressiveness. You can dial from 1 to 6 with 1 being a mild narrow blade gap and 6 offering a very aggressive larger blade gap. Adjustable safety razors are very versatile tools and preferred by both beginners and experienced users. They can be combined with any double edge razor blades and whether you have a normal or sensitive skin it’s guaranteed you can find a suitable setting. an assembly of four unique products that'll look gorgeous on any grooming enthusiast's shelf. Compiling a stand, razor and brush, with each possessing a reflective chrome finish, the items are perfectly offset by a clouded glass bowl for a truly modern and high quality assembly. Materials:The Merkur Futur is made of brass with a chrome finish, ensuring durability and resistance to corrosion. You can clearly see what the safety razor was made for and where it falls short. It’s a little heavier than most mainstream razors and the grip is less than ideal. That’s an issue when you’re trying to hold the razor in all sorts of angles to get the perfect shave.