Merkur Futur - Unbelievable

[Slynito]

Double edged, imho. 

[-Doug-]

Excuse my ignorance - what is DE shaving?

Double Edged - old school, single blade safety razors.

[Paul the Headblader]

Glad you've found the solution and you're enjoying it

[-Doug-]

Thanks. Me too.

[tomgallagher]

DE is the way us old timers learned how to shave.

[Acme]

So I'm guessing this has the possibility of being more dangerous?  I've watched a you tube video and it doesn't seem too different. Is the main difference the blade is not in a cartridge?

[quantex]

Im glad you are liking it.  I love it.  Its been almost a month.  What any awesome shaver.   

[Slynito]

DE is the way us old timers learned how to shave.

Very true...and we flew a lot of hours in the C-47, too. 

[-Doug-]

So I'm guessing this has the possibility of being more dangerous?  I've watched a you tube video and it doesn't seem too different. Is the main difference the blade is not in a cartridge?

From what I'v read, you have more control of the shave. Apply more pressure to areas that can take and less where you tend to get irritation. Also, I like the old school factor of it all!

Also, with it being a single blade there is less opportunity for irritation. For every one pass with a DE you'd be making at least three at once (or more) depending on the blades in your cartridge of choice.

[xnewyawka]

You guys have just about got me sold on this. A few questions Doug: did you find it easy to use right away, or was there a learning curve?, and about how long does a blade last you?.
I'm sure I'll have more questions as I think of them. 

[tomgallagher]

So I'm guessing this has the possibility of being more dangerous?  I've watched a you tube video and it doesn't seem too different. Is the main difference the blade is not in a cartridge?

DE's are not as forgiving as the 2011 type of razor. (Fusion etc.)

[-Doug-]

You guys have just about got me sold on this. A few questions Doug: did you find it easy to use right away, or was there a learning curve?, and about how long does a blade last you?.
I'm sure I'll have more questions as I think of them.

It was fairly easy and I was very hesitant/slow because I didn't want to have a blood bath. I got very few nicks, and the ones that I did get were minor. What I've read is that a "bad shave" isn't necessarily a result of a bad razor but a not so sharp blade or a technique issue. It's definitely a YMMV sort of thing.

DE's are not as forgiving as the 2011 type of razor. (Fusion etc.)

Agreed, but with time and practice I think that they can beat out a Fusion or the like. Different strokes for different folks.

[quantex]

I have sensitive skin and hated shaving.  Now I love it.  It has turned into a hobby since I stared DE shaving.  Plus I love the fact that is is about one cent per shave.  I can get about 5 shaves per blade.  Plus you can build a sweet shave den.  Pick up alot of fun scents and show em off....See my other post for pics.

[Slynito]

Are there any more reviews or verdicts, yet? I'm as anxious as a one-eyed cat watch’ n two rat holes, to hear what y'all think.

[quantex]

go to badgerandblade.com....