Merkur 700 Futur Brushed Chrome Adjustable Safety Razor

This razor is the best. I bought a Gillette adjustable razor in 1970 when I enlisted in the US Army. It served it's purpose for 48 years. I then purchased a double edge razor based on a TV ad. Big mistake. I got tired of the nicks/cuts and did some online shopping and was fortunate enough to find this quality product. The length and weight makes for a great shaving experience. No cuts and no stubble when done.

I bought this as a gift for my husband. Here is his review: “This provides a very close shave. I no longer have razor burn or itching. I’ve never used a safety razor before, but it didn’t take long to get the hang of it. The weight of the razor helps guide you. I would definitely purchase this again.”

The very fist time a saw this razor online I was very impressed with the futuristic look of it, but that was it. I heard that it was too aggressive, so my interest declined. Then, the more I learned about classic shaving, I found out that the world aggressive is pretty much misused. The better term is efficient. I thought I was going to slice my face with something like this. After reading great review about this razor, undecided to get one for myself. I was surprised how smooth this safety razor is. Yes, it is very efficient (aggressive), but that means less pases for a irritation free shave. My other concern was the handle. I thought it was going to be very slippery, bit it actually is not, even with my hands wet. The handle shape helps very much with the grip.