What are the agressive Merkur razors?

[Zen Head]

Having received a flawed Parker razor that I am returning, I decided to go with a Merkur. I want something aggressive so what are my options.

[glassmtn99]

The Vision, Futur and Slant are considered to be the most aggressive of the Merkur razors. The Vision and the Futur are adjustables. The Vision is fairly expensive running about $110 or so.

eric.

[luvmysuper]

A slant (any handle) is pretty aggressive, not really expensive, and just looks mean!

[slantman]

2 other options

Merkur 11C HD but open comb
iKon open comb with choice of 4 handles 100% stainless steel

[Zen Head]

I forgot about the shave wiki and that's helped me out. It was kind of confusing as to what was what, but I see now that some models have the same head but different handles. It's also useful to see the entire line so I won't have to wonder if I'm missing something.

Now I have to decide between the 38, 12, or the 11.

[rainman]

Lets not forget about the Progress.

[Jarmo P]

Lets not forget about the Progress.
Progress used to be one of the mildest shavers. I have read from some post that their new Progress is more aggressive than their old one.

IMO, if you want an aggressive shaver, the Progress dialed up is not the optimal for you. It can be dialed up to a huge gap, but in my opinion it is designed to be a mild shaver.

[bearbear]

the 39c sledgehammer slant has got to be my favorite razor hands down.

[SRock]

A slant (any handle) is pretty aggressive, not really expensive, and just looks mean!

And will give a great smooth shave!

[Kratos]

I think the Vision and the Futur both beat the Progress fairly soundly in terms of aggression. And cool-looking-ness.

[Crazy Dave]

+1 for the 11C.

[jkh]

I'd say either a Slant or Futur - these are the two most aggressive DE's I have tried. I am sure a Vision is pretty aggressive if opened up ...

[shm]

I've got a Futur, and I haven't been higher than 4 out of 6 in the adjustment.

My skin wouldn't accept 4, it can just go with 3, but I'm using it on 2, so I'm guessing that 6 would be quite aggressive.

[cooltide]

the slant is a great all rounder
no need to fiddle with any adjustments
just pop in a feather & away you go

[Matt P]

the slant is a great all rounder
no need to fiddle with any adjustments
just pop in a feather & away you go

+1

Just be sure to use many short light strokes.

[rainman]

I think the Vision and the Futur both beat the Progress fairly soundly in terms of aggression. And cool-looking-ness.



Ever tried the Progress on 10?