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- Mon Sep 08, 2014 6:59 am
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: Futur Problem
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1437
Re: Futur Problem Update
For those of you interested, the repair to my Futur was very simple. I will explain the process. The razor consists of 5 parts: Blade Cap Blade holder (part broken) Spring Head Handle To disassemble you press firmly down on the blade holder easing spring tension to unscrew the handle. The razor is n...
- Tue Aug 26, 2014 11:08 am
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: Futur Problem
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1437
Re: Futur Problem
I guess this is a common problem after years of use. Merkur was very helpful in providing me with info on how to repair. The website www.techichishave.com has the part for $21
- Mon Aug 25, 2014 7:16 am
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: Futur Problem
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1437
Futur Problem
I went to change the blade on my Futur yesterday. I pulled off the cap and removed the blade, I then heard a sound like a pin dropping. Sure enough, in the sink was a thin steel rod. Looking at the razor I saw another bar and a place where the one that dropped was supposed to go. I cannot get it bac...
- Tue Mar 18, 2014 7:32 am
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: Cobra Revisited
- Replies: 70
- Views: 9311
Re: Cobra Revisited
I have been using my Cobra for a year now and love it. I alternate with a Vision DE. I easily get 6 or 7 shaves on a blade and so close that I shave every other day. Contrary to most I find the razor to be of sleek modern design and like the larger head. It really plows through the rough stuff
- Sat Jun 29, 2013 7:05 am
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: Merkur Vision being made
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1584
Re: Merkur Vision being made
Very cool video. I have an older Vision and was surprised to see the many steps that go into making it. No wonder the cost is what it is
- Mon May 06, 2013 7:36 am
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: GOT THE COBRA: NOW WHAT?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2666
- Mon Mar 11, 2013 7:28 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Magnifying Mirror
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3393
Magnifying Mirror
My wife has a wall mounted mirror that she uses for makeup etc. This morning I flipped it over to find the mirror on the other side magnifies. I used it to shave today and have to say it really helped to find missed spots or ones not close. Don't know what the magnifying factor is but I like the res...
- Fri Feb 08, 2013 8:33 am
- Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
- Topic: DR HARRIS : OMG
- Replies: 20
- Views: 5231
- Sun Feb 03, 2013 10:37 am
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: Vision Cleaning Question
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1935
My Vision is 9 years old and I take it apart completely once a year and brush it clean (i use a brush that came with an old electric razor. short bristles fairly stiff) using warm water. I wipe it after every shave and when changing blades if soap is built up I'll use a toothpick to clear some of it...
- Tue Jan 22, 2013 8:04 am
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: The razors you like/use the most?
- Replies: 171
- Views: 63500
- Fri Jan 04, 2013 8:17 am
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: Cobra Classic vs. Muhle R41 Toothcomb
- Replies: 103
- Views: 28937
I've had the Cobra for about 6 weeks and I think it is a great shaver. I alternate with My Vision. This morning after using the Cobra I noticed the letters GALCO (i think) Does anyone know who GALCO is? I no there is a GALCO that makes holsters. I read somewhere that the razor was made for Classic, ...
- Fri Dec 28, 2012 2:25 pm
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: Revisiting a Merkur Vision About A Decade Later
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3951
- Thu Dec 27, 2012 10:14 am
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: Revisiting a Merkur Vision About A Decade Later
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3951
See now I'm just the opposite. I have the Futur and Vision and they are both fine products. I, however give the edge to the Vision due to the longer handle and the knob on the end that helps with the grip and prevents slipping. Now to add some mud. I have gone through 2 blades (about 12 shaves) on m...
- Tue Nov 20, 2012 8:58 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Roosters Pre Shave Oil
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1485
Roosters Pre Shave Oil
Theres a barber shop here in CT. that is called Roosters. Not sure if it is a chain or not. They offer shaves and someone gave me a gift certificate so I tried a shave. It was ok done with a gillette 5 blade, many steamed towels and cold towels. One of the things used was a pre shave oil that has eu...
- Sun Nov 18, 2012 7:45 am
- Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
- Topic: Vulfix Shave Cream
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1754
- Fri Nov 16, 2012 7:27 am
- Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
- Topic: Vulfix Shave Cream
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1754
Vulfix Shave Cream
When I ordered my Cobra razor from Classic I also ordered a tub of Vulfix cream just to try it. I am impressed; the cream lathers very thick and rich plus theres a slickness to it that helps glide the razor. I suppose the slickness comes from added glycerin. I would bet the cream is made by someone ...
- Thu Nov 15, 2012 7:31 am
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: Cobra Classic rising
- Replies: 60
- Views: 15357
- Tue Nov 13, 2012 12:57 pm
- Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
- Topic: Cobra Classic rising
- Replies: 60
- Views: 15357
- Tue May 09, 2006 5:58 am
- Forum: Shopping
- Topic: Naples Italy and the Amalfi coast
- Replies: 0
- Views: 550
Naples Italy and the Amalfi coast
I am fairly new to this sight but have been with The Wet Shavers group for some time. I will be vacationing in the Naples area and was wondering if anyone has any "points of interest" from a shaving/grooming perspective. Also any products that are available in Italy that are priced resonab...
- Mon May 08, 2006 6:06 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Naples Italy and the Amalfi Coast
- Replies: 0
- Views: 485
Naples Italy and the Amalfi Coast
I am fairly new to this sight but have been with The Wet Shavers group for some time. I will be vacationing in the Naples area and was wondering if anyone has any "points of interest" from a shaving/grooming perspective. Gordon has suggested a shop in Naples called Boellis. He also suggest...