SOLD: New Merkur HD Open Comb razor
SOLD: New Merkur HD Open Comb razor
Hi Gents,
I recently picked up a brand new Merkur HD Comb Razor from a fellow SMF member. Razor was still in the box.
I used the razor once and it just doesnt work for my face. I currently use a Futur and it just didnt work as well for me.
The razor is brand new, however I have used it just once and threw away the box. Razor is absolutely pristine.
Asking 25 which is what I paid for it. Would also love to see what might be available for trade.
I recently picked up a brand new Merkur HD Comb Razor from a fellow SMF member. Razor was still in the box.
I used the razor once and it just doesnt work for my face. I currently use a Futur and it just didnt work as well for me.
The razor is brand new, however I have used it just once and threw away the box. Razor is absolutely pristine.
Asking 25 which is what I paid for it. Would also love to see what might be available for trade.
Last edited by JBahn on Sun Jul 02, 2006 11:17 am, edited 1 time in total.
--James--
Khari,
I probably am passing judgement too early. I have had tought times with ingrown hairs and whatnot on my neck and with the futur I was able to greatly reduce the redness on my neck. I just had a feeling that I wouldnt be able to do it with the HD.
The futur works just fine however I was curious to see if there might be a razor out there that did the job a little easier. For me the HD wasnt that razor...next i will try a straight.
I probably am passing judgement too early. I have had tought times with ingrown hairs and whatnot on my neck and with the futur I was able to greatly reduce the redness on my neck. I just had a feeling that I wouldnt be able to do it with the HD.
The futur works just fine however I was curious to see if there might be a razor out there that did the job a little easier. For me the HD wasnt that razor...next i will try a straight.
--James--
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Interestingly enough, I had the exact same experience. I have had problems with ingrowns using cartridge razors. I had no problems using a Futur, but found it a challenge to be consistent. I then tried a Merkur HD and had some ingrown problems again.JBahn wrote:Khari,
I probably am passing judgement too early. I have had tought times with ingrown hairs and whatnot on my neck and with the futur I was able to greatly reduce the redness on my neck. I just had a feeling that I wouldnt be able to do it with the HD.
The futur works just fine however I was curious to see if there might be a razor out there that did the job a little easier. For me the HD wasnt that razor...next i will try a straight.
I now use Milords, Aristocrats, NEW's and the like, and don't have ingrown problems.
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No, I never tried a Vision. I found the Futur to be a bit too large for me, so I figured the Vision would be more of the same.JBahn wrote:Golfhacker,
You ever given any thought to trying a Vision? If a straight doesnt work out, that will be my next stop.
I tend to prefer a smaller razor that is easily maneuverable.
I never tried a straight either.
Sorry, no help there.
I'd have to say at this point that the actual razor itself is now pretty low on the list of required steps to getting a good close shave with no ingrowns.
#1 is a soft beard, which for me requires shaving after showering and a 15-20 second hot rinse leaning over the tub before each pass.
#2 is the right cream to water ratio (more water added in 1/4 tsp to Trumper's Coconut in a tub than I was originally doing).
#3 is a good sharp blade (Swedish gillettes)
#4 is the razor itself.
Scott
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