Merkur Futur Adjustable Safety Razor

This is my first time purchasing from Shave Nation and will not be my last. I purchased this item late Thursday night and received it the following Tuesday in the mail, despite there being a massive ice/snow storm over the weekend (1/24/2026). Shipping was free as well; I was absolutely astounded it got here so fast. This is my first DE blade safety razor. Previously I had been using exclusively an electric shaver and sometimes wet shaving with a Gillette fusion, I believe; the one with 5 blades that you pop off and buy the expensive refills. I had been unhappy with razor burn, irritation, and sometimes ingrown hairs especially on my neck. I was looking into safety razors and I stumbled upon Geofatboy's YouTube video on this razor, the Merkur Futur. I was drawn to it's quality design and ability to adjust the aggressiveness of the shave. I went to the Shave Nation website and the satin finish Merkur Futur was on sale for cheaper than Amazon so I decided to give it a shot. It arrived quickly as I previously stated and in the factory box which also included one (1) Merkur double edged blade. I have only used it twice so far as of the time of this review. I definitely have some learning to do as far as which aggressiveness setting works best for me, how much shaving cream to use, technique, how many passes I need to do, etc. I am very excited to learn though. Everything about this razor screams quality purchase, however. It's sturdy and heavy and so far I always feel like I have great control when using it. I may need to watch some more of Geo's videos especially about difficult areas; I particularly struggle with getting a smooth shave on my mustache area. I did nick myself above the upper lip on my second shave. But this was no fault of the razor. As I said I'm still learning. Practice makes perfect. I am excited for my next shave. For now I'm sticking with some natural shaving cream I previously had that I like but I may get a bowl and brush and everything once I feel more comfortable. Very pleasant first experience with Shave Nation. Would recommend to anyone looking for authentic, quality shaving related items. And did I mention shipping was fast and free?

This is a fantastic razor - works great and looks amazing too!

Let's get the service out of the way first. Easy to order, quick delivery and well packaged. No issues at all. Happy all around.
I purchased the satin version so I can only speak for that model. While the blade loading is not difficult it is different than most razors. A dry or damp towel or wash cloth can aid you in preventing cuts while loading/unloading. I recommend that setup while adjusting the razor's settings also. Shaving should be relaxing not a panicked trip to the ER. I tend to go to one less than the maximum setting on any adjustable for a first shave. It provides me with two experiences when I shave again at the highest setting. Good feedback, nicely weighted and easy to achieve just enough pressure to maintain contact. Dialing down a few notches I proceeded to shave across the grain and was pleasantly surprised at it's performance. I can't speak for the other models but the satin showed a nice gliding ability while using different soaps. Dialed down again and no issues with against the grain. The quality, fit and finish are very nice. Is this going to solve problems that new users have with their current razor? No, and barring physical damage or defect to a razor, no other razor is going to fix the need to learn good technique. Ever wondered how Geo goes from razor to razor without being a bloodied mess? Technique, take your time, learn it and it will serve you well. People do no one a favor when they hop around from razor to razor when they haven't mastered technique first. They don't help when they mention that they only cut themselves once and/or got weepers. You shouldn't be cutting yourself at all. This Merkur Futur should last a long time and may end up being passed down someday. Great price and a quality razor.

Purchased this during the Memorial Day weekend sale. Received the chrome version from Shave Nation May 31. First shave with a Personna blue a blade I know well. Razor set at 3.5, Proraso sensitive pre shave and Proraso shave cream ending with Proraso shave balm. First pass wtg took it slow , definitely could feel the blade and hear it working noticeably closer shave on first pass then any other razor I have. 2nd pass dial down to 2 atg with under nose cleanup. Final cleanup pass at 1. Wow I thought this is some razor. Next shave was 3 days later but using my favorite Gillette 7 o’clock black Super Platinum razor set to 4 then 2.5 This provided an outstanding 2 pass + cleanup shave. The weight of this razor is heavier than any razor I have which provides the perfect weight and balance. Let the weight of the razor work for you, no added pressure. No razor burn or irritation. No point during the shave did I feel the handle to be slippery.
Just take it slow and pay attention during the shave. The build quality and chrome finish of this razor is first rate. Geofatboys’ videos are extremely helpful in guiding one how to best use this razor, a must view! Highly recommended!

This razor shaved really good and the handle felt great in the hand with the rubber on it. It’s definitely on the more aggressive side, but it shapes really really well and plow through my beard without a problem even if it’s warm it’s still shaved really really good and I like it that it’s real heavy, I’m gonna give it a try again. See how it does but it shaved really really good. If you have a really rough beard like me like I would definitely recommend this razor for you.