Merkur Futur 700 Adjustable Safety Razor Matte Chrome

Good products and super fast service

I’ve had this razor for over five years. It’s the best. I’ve used others and nothing comes close. If I ever lose my beloved Futur I will be distraught until I buy another one.

This razor is incredible. The weight is just perfect and it fits in my hand so perfectly. I look forward to shaving now that I have this and will be buying another as a gift for a friend!

I've had this razor for a few weeks, having previously owned several safety razors. The quality seems excellent, and it has a very good weight. The shave is a significant improvement over my other safety razors. The adjustable head is useful, although I've not found myself changing it much. Perhaps the only downside is that the head of the razor is quite large, which might be an annoyance for some. Very good choice for experienced safety razor shavers.

My first experience with a DE safety razor was in about 1999 after picking up my grandfather’s three piece razor. I knew nothing about what it meant to use a safety razor. With nothing but shaving gel and some razors from the local supermarket I completely destroyed myself, but being a persistent bugger I kept going back for more until I started to it’s effectiveness.

Fast forward to July 2018 and the thought of my grandfather’s razor and the experience I had with it still haunts me, but I knew there had to be more to it. With a lot of research on the Men’s Biz webpage, and many online tutorials later, I locked myself in for a haircut and a brand new Merkur Futur Satin. But it didn’t stop there, as the razor is just the beginning. With some great advice, some pre-shave cream, a shave brush and the shave cream to go with this outstanding razor, I was ready to go again.

So what did I learn?
1. After 23 years of shaving everyday in the Australian Army, and kind of hating the chore, it’s now an enjoyable experience.
2. Find a routine that works for you. Don’t cut corners, take your time to prepare before you even reach for the razor.
3. Try different products, especially the razors. Everyone is different and one brand of razor may not be ideal for the next.
4. Take your time - did I say that already? Well I’ll say it again!
5. Short, light strokes of the razor otherwise you will be taking off more than hair.

So what about the razor itself you ask? Solid (no, not heavy), adjustable depending on user need and experience (start on 1-1.5 for gods sake), modern design and balanced. The razor does the work, not you! I haven’t shaved with other razors and I’m sure some others are great, but I would recommend this one to anyone!

Now that I’ve re-discovered safety razor shaving I’ll never turn back. It’s now a part of my routine and you know what - somehow it makes me feel connected to my grandfather! Looking forward to trying more products for the loca crew at Men’s Biz!

Made the mistake of trying the aggressive setting first and cut myself to bits, wound it back to 3 and it gives a great shave, take your time and its perfect.

Best shave ever

I bought this as a birthday present for my boyfriend. He goes through so many razors as he has very thick hair. This razor is incredible and cuts through in one easy motion. I did a lot of research and found this to be the best razor for my boyfriend's type of hair. I believe this one will last him more than one shave! 5 stars! Extremely happy with my purchase and the feather blades. Thank you Men's Biz

One shave is all you will need, to know why. I have been using some of the "starting" double razors and got accustom them, but just one shave from the Merkur Solingen and you can tell the quality of this razor. It feels solid and heavier than the lower end razors but at the same time you can feel the quality, and balance from it. When you hold it to your face and start that first stroke, you can feel the difference that the quality this razor is. Heavier, but very smooth. No jumping, no moving away from the skin because the hair is pushing the razor, just a smooth easy cut. As this one is adjustable from a soft cut (1), to a very aggressive cut (6). You can adjust the blade to suit what you like. Even during a shave if you need to. I have some strong hard whiskers but have found that about 2.5 to 3 is good so far. Also my skin is very sensitive on my face and neck so being able to adjust from shave to shave will be a great advantage for me too. Well, I’m off my “L’s” now, so out of the paddock bashers and graduate to the high end sports jobs for the street.

I've been using this razor for about a few weeks now and am thoroughly enjoying it.
It has a nice heft to it, holds the blade very well and just plain feels good in the hand, but it takes some getting used too finding the right adjustment for my type of shaving.

Bought this razor a month ago, after always using cartridge razors. Razor itself is beautifully made and nice in the hand. I was a bit nervous never having used a DE razor before, but after a few weeks can report no cuts (phew) and MUCH closer shaves than cartridge razors, and skin on face has also improved a lot. Have tried various soaps and creams (Valobra, Proraso green and Proaso red/green) and last one is so far the best. Tried Mecur, Feather and Gillette 7 O'Clock blades...so far the latter seems best for me, very sharp on first day or two, and no burn. Feather was great on first day but a bit harsh on second day. Am only using Gillettes for 2 days at this stage before replacing. Different blades seem to suit different people. Anyway couldn't be happier, just sorry I didn't switch to DE years ago. BTW, I notice prices on here for razors and accessories are as good as you will find anywhere.

Superb razor!

You see and feel where the money has gone. An excellent piece of German engineering.

At first I was a bit scared of the notoriety this razor got for being aggressive.... Not so true if you use 1 - 3, I recommend purchasing razor sampler pack, there are dozens of configurations and you will be sure to find the perfect razor/ dial combo.

I have used press stamped DE razors and an assortment of top shelf cartridge razors and nothing has compared to the Merkur Futur.

Took me a few days to get into the groove of how the razor and my facial hair interact... After a week of daily use (my normal routine), I have a noticeably closer shave &much less irritated skin.

Put simply, the best razor I have used in forty years. My face is free from razor rash for the first time ever since using this outstanding looking beautifully balanced razor.

At first sight it seemed to be too big to shave safely with but I find that the balance is perfect for neat, comfortable shaving. It's easy to adjust the setting or change blades, just remember to never grasp its head by the long sides where the blade is slightly exposed. Always, and this goes for any safety razor, hold by the head's short sides and adjust the setting by turning the handle. This razor is solid enough to hold heat well and is robust enough to last a lifetime with a minimum of maintenance.
Easily the best razor I've owned in 50 years of shaving I can recommend it to anyone be they beginner or old hand like me.

I have been shaving with straight blades for many years and love a 'proper' shave, being time poor at the moment I don't have time to prep the straight and use it at the moment. I decided to go to DE razor and chose the Futur razor. The first shave was devine, no nicks, very smooth and felt great to use. Also the service from Mens Biz is first class…well done!

I wrote a review on this razor over 2 years ago. Thought I'd offer my tip: do 2 shaves with this razor each time. The first shave with setting #1, then lather up the remaining foam on the bristles, set razor to setting #6 and shave once more. Setting #6 is far too aggressive for a 1st pass shave, especially for tough bristles.
On the blades and razors in general. If you ever try a new brand of blade for the first time and find it's rough, then I suggest taking the blade out and flipping it over. Hence the my suspicion as to why some blades are good, and some are bad from the one pack. If they are not 100% evenly honed, were the edge is slightly biased to one side, then the shave will be harsh. Flip it, and try again!

This is a beautifully crafted and presented razor...the functionality is easy (the dials), changing blades etc.

Its going to take a bit of getting used to...maybe a weeks worth of shaving. I am new to DE, and had my second go this morning...

The key here is, to do what the instructional videos say - let the weight if the razor cut your beard...there is no need to push in, otherwise you will get cut (like me on my first go).

Its heavy...which I am coming around to now after letting it do the work on my 2nd shave.

Somebody mentioned it retains the heat very well, which it does...I used near boiling water on my first go submersing the entire thing to clean it first, and couldnt touch it for another 10 minutes - it was boiling!

It's early days still, yet am very impressed...will start fiddling around with the dials soon, and work out what blade is best for me.

Happy with the change though, the only thing I would say to a beginner is to maybe go with a slightly lighter razor.

However if you are in it for the long haul, you may as well just jump straight to this...

I bought this shaver 25th June 2012. About May of 2013 my face was being nicked in quite a few places, at first I thought I had a bad batch of Astra blades, but on closer inspection I noticed the Solingen razer had worn out inside the adjusting handle and now could no longer be adjusted and the top of the razor moved up and down as if it was on some kind of suspension and this movement was what was cutting my face, I would not recomend this razor $94.95 is just too much to pay every year.

Used this razor for about a year, had fun experimenting with the different settings, but in the end found it dissatisfying.

Apart from it's excessive weight, my main qualm was with it's ridiculously large head; the top plate of the cutting head is WAY too chunky, specifically, too wide compared to the blade width.
*Beard sculptors & moustache bearers beware!*

This is my second DE razor, the first being a classic Merkur open comb. I love the feel of the weight of this razor on my face, and it is quite a weight! Once you get used to the heft of this compared to lighter DE razors, it is great to use. I have rarely tried it above 1 or 2 settings, seems a bit more unpredictable above "4" on the dial.

This is my first experience with a Safety Razor and I have to admit it is by far the best choice I ever made. I had a extensive history of bad razor rash and bad experiences with cartridge razors. Since changing to traditional safety razors I have not experienced any problems. And over all saving money on expensive blades.

I've been using this razor for about a month now and am thoroughly enjoying it.
It has a nice heft to it, holds the blade very well and just plain feels good in the hand.
I've had great shaves every morning - after a very short learning curve as I adjusted from a smaller gilette that isn't in the same league as this razor.
I will admit that the mechanism for changing blades is a bit annoying but I figure if the only problem I can think of is a mild annoyance once or twice a week it's not too bad.

This is my very first DE Razor and I'm so glad it's adjustable. I may even have given up by now if I had bought a non-adjustable razor. The Futur feels very solid and it takes a little while to get used to the weight when coming across from the disposable plastic type. Some have commented on the potentially slippery grip, but I've had no problems in that regard. However, finding the balance between not pressing against my skin too hard and holding this weighty razor firmly enough takes a bit of getting used to. It seems that DE shaving takes some learning, but I'm loving the experience. I think the Futur is the perfect choice for those with 'L' plates and I don't believe I'll need any other razor even with more experience. Time will tell.

Exceptional craftsmanship and useful adjustment. I have had no trouble with adjusting as i grip it around the neck and adjust with the handle, never the head of the razor. There is sufficient grip for me so no chance of slipping and cutting. The blade change is quick and also I have not had the pinging off issue others have mentioned.

The issue I have had is the getting into spots the HD does easily.

I use settings between 2 to 3. And accidentally on 6.5 once! I use a 3 pass WTG/XTG/ATG.

Always looking for the perfect shave but very happy with DE shaving and no going back now.

Can't go wrong with the HD and look further if you need to later.

The blade is the most important thing along with good technique / angle. Blade exposure / adjustment refines the cut but should be a second consideration.

Thanks Mens biz.

First DE razor I have bought and I'm certainly impressed. Not only does it look beautiful with the satin finish, but it's smooth and has a weight to it that I really like.

I'm still playing around with different blades at the moment, but no matter what I've used I've still gotten a shave several times better than anything else I've used up until now.

Giving the razor a quick rinse under hot water leaves it holding heat well, and gives you this lovely warm shave with every stroke.

I can't believe I didn't make the switch to a DE and wet shaving before now, I've been missing out. It sounds highly cliché, but shaving used to be a bit of a chore for me - but now I look forward to it. If you're looking for a high quality razor, even as a beginner, I would certainly recommend the Futur.

This is a amazing razor. My facial hair, especially around the goatee area turns into barbed wire after a week, becomes dry and sometimes impossible to remove especially with plastic razors, which I have to use more then one and becomes a waste of money.

The Futur razor, coupled with using one Feather razor a week, was able to remove the hair with ease, no pulling, no having to go over the same area so many times that it develops razor burn and cuts. The weight of the razor helps you judge how close the blade has to be next to the skin in order to get the perfect shave.

Even when I'm away and don't have my brushes and creams with me, even using King of Shaves Shaving Gel only, the shave was still excellent and easy.

Only problem is the top, it "pops off" if you want to clean or change blades. I accidentally did this and the top went down a drain, having a to contact a plumber to get it back. I'm being more careful this time and there has been no other problems in terms of parts being faulty.