mnistor1 t1_j9359eu wrote on February 18, 2023 at 9:52 PM

I have a love hate with double edge safety razors. I bought a Merkur futur several years ago and go through phases of using that or a typical multi blade razor. The futur is awesome but I cut myself every single shave whereas the multi blade razor I can shave at least twice as fast with 0 cuts so I often stop using the futur because besides feeling awesome and cool, why would I choose to suffer? I may just have to adjust it down to “1” which is the least exposed adjustment and see if I have any better luck because I love it as an item but ultimately it feels like a net loser for the sake of “being cool”.

Kidan6 t1_j947zxs wrote on February 19, 2023 at 2:56 AM

The futur is famously aggressive, even at its mildest setting. You might just need to get a gentler safety razor

OrganMeat t1_j94grra wrote on February 19, 2023 at 4:10 AM

Another vote for trying literally any other type of safety razor than a Futur. They are too aggressive imo, and especially for a beginner.

mnistor1 t1_j95hi4h wrote on February 19, 2023 at 11:43 AM

Thank you both, what are your favorites? I’m willing to try another.

OrganMeat t1_j97fdim wrote on February 19, 2023 at 8:53 PM

I think a vintage Gillette Tech (~$20), Merkur 34 ($50), Maggard Razors
V3 head (~$25), or Razorock Game Changer .68 ($55) are all very good
starter options. Investing in good soap and a brush is also essential
because good lather helps to minimize irritation. For what it's worth, I put together a starter kit for my brother in law with a vintage Gillette Tech, and he loves it. Still uses it every single day.

Come join us over in the daily questions thread at r/Wetshaving if you have more questions, or feel free to PM me if you want any more info.