Merkur Futur - Satin or Chrome?

**jkittle** · 04-28-2011, 07:18 PM

Ok so I've really been wanting an adjustable, and while the fatboys look nice, the right one hasn't come along for me. So I find myself gravitating towards the Merkur Futur - I have a stainless merkur (the one that has the fat handle and apparently no model number as far as I can tell) and I really like it - I'm thinking about adding a Futur to the collection.

Sooo... With sooo many choices..... Chrome or Satin? What would the pro's / con's be of each? It seems like a trivial question, but maybe it's not..

Thoughts/Opinions?

**instpasr** · 04-28-2011, 07:35 PM

There's really no difference between the two. I have the satin and love it, others that have the shiny version have not reported any slippage while shaving. So at this point its just a matter of preference.

**tbress** · 04-28-2011, 07:47 PM

Don't forget that there is a gold option as well, but it is more expensive than the matte or chrome. I recently got the chrome Futur.

**jkittle** · 04-28-2011, 07:59 PM

Originally Posted by tbress

Don't forget that there is a gold option as well

So I discovered shortly after making the post..... The pocket hole was burning, so I placed the order.... $75 shipped. Cant beat that for gold! :)

Still interested in hearing opinions though.

**noahpictures** · 04-28-2011, 08:05 PM

Originally Posted by jkittle

So I discovered shortly after making the post..... The pocket hole was burning, so I placed the order.... $75 shipped. Cant beat that for gold! :)

Still interested in hearing opinions though.

Where did you find that great deal?

**WPD111** · 04-28-2011, 08:30 PM

I like the satin but the chrome is sweet also .. your preference applies

**jkittle** · 04-28-2011, 09:09 PM

Originally Posted by noahpictures

Where did you find that great deal?

Buy it now on ebay. Of all places!

I almost clicked go on a $96 at amazon, but figured I'd give google a run before doing so... Glad I did.

**igloo** · 04-28-2011, 10:03 PM

I have the satin would like to own the chrome as well .

**Ski-Patroller** · 04-28-2011, 11:22 PM

I have both (satin at home, chrome at my cabin) I prefer the satin. It seems like it has a little better grip.

Both are my favorite razors though.

**Izzy76** · 04-29-2011, 02:42 AM

A friend of mine gave me a futur in satin to test it. As i really like it, and a guy on a forum wanted to sold his futur in chrome for 40€, I decided to buy his futur.

Because I really love the "brilliant" finish.

**imabel2** · 05-02-2011, 08:59 PM

I have both models. I use the Satin on setting 3 for WTG and then switch to the Chrome on setting 2 for ATG. I have found no difference in the way they shave. I do not have any problem with either razor tending to slip from my grip. I really like the looks of the chrome, but I also like the feel of the satin. Oh well I will keep them both.
Mike

**Rhinehoth** · 03-27-2012, 11:02 PM

I have the satin model and have noticed the satin finish rubbing off (on the top cover and underneath the blade guard). I've only had it for about 3 months so age shouldn't be an issue. I don't know if this is an issue with all Futurs or just mine. I also have a Muehle razor and the finish on that razor is not rubbing off even though I've had it for longer.

**Doodi1** · 03-28-2012, 04:20 AM

Satin for me. Looking at the chrome one, it looks smoother, which might be too slippery while shaving.

**saliavin** · 03-28-2012, 08:32 AM

Satin for me, just out of preference to matte finished items. Plus I think it masks the soap scum, with my chrome razors you can see a little soap scum after each shave. I usually clean the razor when I change the blade, my hard water is a real pain.

**turtle** · 03-28-2012, 09:40 AM

Dredging up an oldie... I'll byte...

Don't forget there is a GOLD plated one also

**chrissss** · 03-28-2012, 09:49 AM

Hoffritz !!

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**kingfisher** · 03-28-2012, 10:11 AM

I like the looks of the satin finish better.

**Lephturn** · 03-28-2012, 11:13 AM

I have the satin and prefer it. I've had it for about a year with no problems with the finish.

I thought the finish was wearing on it a few months ago, but it turns out it just needed a good cleaning with soap and water - it was soap scum making it look weird.