My Futur arrived today
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Had my first shave with it (or should that be him as he has a name :lol: ) today and I had no problem at all with the grip, the weight threw me a little as it's much heavier than the superspeed or feather portable I've been using but it's a good solid well made tool sort of weight rather than an awkward combersome one.
Glad you like the Future. I owned one from 'the start' and enjoyed it a lot. I recently swapped it with Ollie for a Flairtip Superspeed because I prefer the looks of the vintage razors and this one appealed. I don't think I'd recommend it to a complete beginner but as a hair cutting machine it is superb. The weight should be no problem to anyone prepared to change their grip a little. I agree with Rangers that it somehow amplifies the sound of the beard being cut in a very satisfying way. Perhaps the head is more open than other razors?
I have the chrome futur. Love the looks and the weight and 'feel' of it. It was my first DE and I think it is an OK choice for a first time DE shaver, the weight and aggressiveness make you take it seriously. I haven't found the finish to affect my grip.
First blade tried was a green Gillette, not good but OK. Second was the Derby and that worked well. Third was a Bolzano, truely awful. Fourth was a Bic Chrome, better than the Derby. Fifth a Tesco Personna, OK but not as good as the Derby or Bic. Sixth was a Black Gillette which I thought was the mutt's until the fourth shave. Seventh was a nice first shave with a Feather.
First blade tried was a green Gillette, not good but OK. Second was the Derby and that worked well. Third was a Bolzano, truely awful. Fourth was a Bic Chrome, better than the Derby. Fifth a Tesco Personna, OK but not as good as the Derby or Bic. Sixth was a Black Gillette which I thought was the mutt's until the fourth shave. Seventh was a nice first shave with a Feather.
Stitch306 said:Got my Futur today, haven't shaved with it yet but my first impression was f@*k me it's heavy!! As it's gold and shiny (and I'm a geek) it's been christened C3-PO
I just looked on <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.celebritydeusers.com">www.celebritydeusers.com</a><!-- w --> and discovered that Noddy Holder had one back in the seventies. I reckon it inspired his lyrics "Look to the Futur now, it's only just begun". Perhaps he had one for Christmas. :? Isn't the interweb a marvellous thing?
Pig Cat said:Stitch306 said:Got my Futur today, haven't shaved with it yet but my first impression was f@*k me it's heavy!! As it's gold and shiny (and I'm a geek) it's been christened C3-PO
I just looked on <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.celebritydeusers.com">http://www.celebritydeusers.com</a><!-- m --> and discovered that Noddy Holder had one back in the seventies. I reckon it inspired his lyrics "Look to the Futur now, it's only just begun". Perhaps he had one for Christmas. :? Isn't the interweb a marvellous thing?
You know I had no idea that site existed?
David Duchovny, Russell Crowe, James Earl Jones, ok..., but Andrew Ridgeley AND Elisabeth Hasselbeck? Weird!
