merkur futur, what next

[cah1982]

Hi,

Im new to DE shaving and just starte 4 weeks ago, so far i only have this merkur, and its been fine no cuts, or irritation. So far i have used the below blades

Derby
First time i used razor settings 3 WTG - 2 XTG - 1 ATG this some times felt like it was digging in, Face fairly smooth, odd little nick
Second shave 3 WTG - 2 XTG - 1 ATG this some times felt like it was digging in, Face smooth
Third shave 5 WTG - 3 XTG - 1 ATG this some times felt like it was digging in but not as much
On all these couldnt really go ATG top on top lip


Astra SP
3 WTG - 2 XTG - 1 ATG, better than above
5 WTG - 5 XTG - 1 ATG again a bit better
Could just manage ATG top lip, if I kept moving accross slightly each pass

Persona Platinums
5 WTG - 5 XTG - 5 XTG (other direction) - 3 ATG - 1 ATG top lip Still hard to do top lip, but a good shave, better than past 2 blades and no cuts

Feathers
1 WTG - 1 XTG - 1 ATG - 1 ATG top lip much easier
By far the best shave yet

So now im looking for a non adjustable and have seen

edwin jagger 3 one 6
muhle rocca

but aslo have a itch for titanium
Blackbird ti
Henson ti22

Just wondered what peoples thought on which to try next,WHat would be comparable to the Futur on 1 setting

thanks

 

[Baba Rum]

I'd suggest the EJ 3one6 for the blade gap (almost the same as the Futur #1), and the Rocca for the positive blade exposure (with smaller blade gap) ... depends on what you prefer (more or less blade feel). Both the EJ 3one6 and the Mühle Rocca are efficient razors. I can't say anything about Titanium razors though.

 

[cah1982]

Think my next shave, im off to try it with Feather on number 3, with previous blades I only went higher so I wasnt doing multiple passes for missed hairs. So dont think the blade feel bothers me.

But also need to bare in mind ive only used a DE razor for a month or so, on number 1 I hardly feel anything but you have the audiable noise to know its working

 

[Chris]

But also need to bare in mind ive only used a DE razor for a month or so,

Stick with what you've got. At this point you're still getting your technique down and you need fewer variables, not more. Titanium razors are for when you've got some experience, really know what suits you and are happy to drop that amount of money on a razor where your largely paying for the material.