Hello there! I’m looking to replace a razor for the first time in about a decade and I have no idea how to start.
About a decade ago, as a broke student, I purchase this razor. I have since learned it’s likely a knockoff of the Merkur Futur, but at the time I just knew it was a cheap way to try an adjustable razor. I quickly settled into using a spot between 3.5 and 4 (out of 6.5) with feather blades, and have been using it as my daily ever since. However, it’s not the best quality razor (shave quality is solid) and it has started to develop some rust spots. At this point, I figure I don’t need adjustable since I never adjust it, and I now can afford a nicer razor.
Things I like: the shaving angle at that 3.5-4 range and the weight. This thing is HEAVY and I love it.
Things I’m neutral about: Everything else. I have no preference for color, design, handle length… so long as it’s heavy and has that angle I’m golden.
I know it’s a long shot, but anyone use the above razor and have another they’d recommend? Or have used the Merkur Futur and have another razor they’d consider similar to a 3.5-4 on that (I’m assuming their shave angles are similar)?
Thanks in advance!
Thank you for the incredibly detailed write-up! My Futur clone has a satin finish like yours, but no blade chatter. I do regularly clean my razor, but the present rust no longer cleans off which makes me think it’s just reached the end of its life. Still, pretty good run for a razor I purchased around 2012 for $4. I believe my previous razor was an Edwin Jager, but I would have to dig for it to see if I still have it somewhere and confirm the brand. That was very lightweight which I was not a fan of.
Appreciate all of the recommendations- I’ll research those as well and let you know what I end up doing!