Author Topic: Razor options for Merkur Futur-Goodbye HBs  (Read 3081 times)

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Razor options for Merkur Futur-Goodbye HBs
« on: August 28, 2020, 09:53:16 AM »
The cost of buying HB 4's for my HB ATX has risen over the last 4 years.  Today it would cost 49.00 USD to buy 4 blades packaged off  Mx, and that's with free shipping.  Mexico has a 16% tax, along with import fees.

So as of today I'm on my last HB 4.   I use Astra SP with my Merkur for face shaving.  A little too sharp for my head though, after a "good gouge"
So any recommendations on a milder blade for the Merkur for head shaving.
Thanks.
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Re: Razor options for Merkur Futur-Goodbye HBs
« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2020, 11:07:22 AM »
The Astra SP is my go to blade for headshaving. Very seldom get a kick with them. I tried the Feather blades as I heard they were sharper, and I don't like them. Always seem to get a kick with the Feathers. I use a 1954 Gillette Tech double edge.
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Re: Razor options for Merkur Futur-Goodbye HBs
« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2020, 07:09:40 AM »
Thanks for feedback, I may end up just staying with the Astra SP, take my time.   Live with some blood. 

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Re: Razor options for Merkur Futur-Goodbye HBs
« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2020, 07:00:21 AM »
The Astra SP is my go to blade for headshaving. Very seldom get a kick with them. I tried the Feather blades as I heard they were sharper, and I don't like them. Always seem to get a kick with the Feathers. I use a 1954  Tech double edge.
Coincidentally, I use a 1954 Gillette super speed , but only on my face. It was my fathers, and he’s been gone since 1967. My first DE is lost and gone.
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Re: Razor options for Merkur Futur-Goodbye HBs
« Reply #4 on: August 30, 2020, 07:11:49 AM »
The cost of buying HB 4's for my HB ATX has risen over the last 4 years.  Today it would cost 49.00 USD to buy 4 blades packaged off  Mx, and that's with free shipping.  Mexico has a 16% tax, along with import fees.

So as of today I'm on my last HB 4.   I use Astra SP with my Merkur for face shaving.  A little too sharp for my head though, after a "good gouge"
So any recommendations on a milder blade for the Merkur for head shaving.
Thanks.
My personal advice is to not shave your head with a DE . It takes a lot longer and extreme care for that purpose. I personally use a 2 blade disposable andhave no problem at all. Barbasol disposable is sharp and I can get 10 shaves with it.
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Re: Razor options for Merkur Futur-Goodbye HBs
« Reply #5 on: August 30, 2020, 11:37:29 AM »
Thanks for the rec'.   Today I did a wet shave/shower, head shave this a.m. with Astra SP, Merkur Futur, and Gillette Edge gel. Did a 2-minute start with my Orihea electric shaver, put the gel on my head, spread with a shave brush, then 3 passes with the Merkur. Raising my head in between. Proceeding very carefully. No cuts and probably one of the best head shaves ever!  I did order a sampler pack of blades from Amazom Mx to try other blades.

With the electric shaver, I can avoid the disposable blades (plastic) on days I want a quick shave, wet or dry.  I don't get as smooth as shave as doing with a DE, ATX or Schick Hydro that I was using, but knew that prior to buying.  Alternating gives your head a "rest" from closer shaving as well.

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Re: Razor options for Merkur Futur-Goodbye HBs
« Reply #6 on: August 31, 2020, 04:39:36 AM »
It's kind of frustrating because I get a really good shave from my Braun electric but start to get nubs in the evening even when I use a de so I mostly stick to a wet shave with my trusty Braun.  All that hard work is gone the next morning then it's time to shave again.  Oh well, such is life.

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Re: Razor options for Merkur Futur-Goodbye HBs
« Reply #7 on: August 31, 2020, 04:45:42 AM »
I've had my DE for four years, but just now making better of use of it.   Used Fusion and Schick Hydro as well.  Never really got a good shave from DE that everyone claims until I did some research found out the right way.  Found out that there was more to DE shaving  that one pass down.   My jawline always had nubs after shaving, so I discounted the DE.  Now I know better.
Maybe changing your DE/blades might help?

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Re: Razor options for Merkur Futur-Goodbye HBs
« Reply #8 on: August 31, 2020, 08:26:51 AM »
DE blades I prefer for head shaves include Gillette Silver Blue, Nacet and Voskhod.

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Re: Razor options for Merkur Futur-Goodbye HBs
« Reply #9 on: September 01, 2020, 01:08:23 PM »
Waiting today for a sample pack that includes Voskhod which I've read all positives about.  The Astra Sps, with the Merkur set at 1, are seeming a little sharp for head shaving, at least starting out.

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Voskhod Blade question
« Reply #10 on: September 03, 2020, 05:13:44 AM »
Received this blade in a sampler pack from Amazon Mx (US offers same).   Vendor did not provide the Voskhod Telfon Coated as advertised, but this blade which I can't find any info on: