Merkur Futur Chrome | T.O.B.S Coconut | Graydog Synthetic Brush

[@toddf9321]

Good evening Paul! Late to the party again. Love the Sunflowers...thank you Mrs. H!! Speaking of Sunflowers, Kansas is abloom with them, miles and miles of Sunflowers. The King C Gillette blades are very good, I am still using my first one and it has 8 shaves on it and going strong. TOBS Coconut is a favorite of mine; great cream with a nice scent. SOTD: Rex Envoy loaded with a 1963 Gillette Stainless blade (1st use). 1960 Williams Tonsorial soap lathered with a That Darn Rob 26 mm Timber-wolf synthetic. That was the set-up and a fail on the first pass. The vintage Gillette blade was super smooth; no tug and NO whiskers removed! Changed blade to the 1968 Schick Krona Chrome blade (4th use). Traditional 3 pass plus pick-ups. Finished with Thayer's AF SF skin toner and PAA Sacre Bleu aftershave. BBS result with a bit of irritation...perhaps the first blade caused that. Nice shave Paul! Yeah, you look super slick with that coconut palm. Looking forward to your next video. Stay safe, healthy, and take care please.

[@krissanderson5004]

I like your comment about some people taking longer than others to take up wet shaving. I tried my first DE razor in college. Nicked myself a whole bunch and threw it away. Now 25 years later l tried again and really like it. All the great advice on KZbin really helps! Back then before the internet, all this advice was hard to find.

[@joaonevessantos]

You are the best Paul. More reliable than a swiss watch. Wednesday is a shave day and here you are with a great one using the infamous Merkur Futur. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos and sharing them with us all. Have a fantastic rest of the week! My king regards to Mrs H and Alys :)

[@starlodear2987]

The audio is excellent. You've got some great asmr going on there.

[@Johnny-Five]

Fantastic shave and flowers. The picture is great, but it's a little brighter than I'm used to.

[@terrym1065]

Nicely done Paul💈💈 Yep, TOBS creams always work good, great scents👌 Sunshine in the bathroom, just fantastic as always, thanks Mrs H😁 Had a two hour drive to the Dermatologist at 6am this morning, so did a down and dirty two pass shave: PAA Cube, Arko soap, RazoRock synth brush, cheap VDH razor/King C Gillette blade, alum, Aqua Velva splash(Spanish), AV balm.. worked out for the trip👍no complaints. Great video and chat as always. Enjoy!

[@johnny_3514]

Excellent shave as always, Paul. You control that razor much better than I do. I have the chrome version which I use occasionally...had the gold version too, but I traded it away. The aggression is almost too intense for my face. Looking forward to Saturday/Sunday. Enjoy the rest of your week.

[@seanarter1092]

Awesome shave Paul thank you so much, Mrs H beautiful flowers as usual :)

[@TallysVids]

Nice shave Paul. And the picture and the sound are spot on.

[@cossiep269]

I love the fact you still bring the Futur out to play. I've loved this razor from day one of my wet shaving journey. It was an aspirational purchase for me in the beginning. Now I have razors that make it look very entry-level, but it still holds a rotational slot in my den. Love it. Keep bringing the Futur out Paul :)

[@conversationalshaving9805]

I didn't know Aqua Velva could go with a coconut scent, but you apparently made it work. Have you ever tried the Spanish Aqua Velva in the glass bottle? If so, what do you think of it? All the best to you and the missus. The sunflowers remind me of Kansas and eastern Colorado. Very nice.

[@BartBuzz]

Happy to see you are an Aqua Velva man. I always enjoy how smooth and easy you make DE shaving look. My goal is to become half as efficient as you. My toughest spot is still my upper lip on the third pass. Have a great rest of the week.

[@PaulHFilms]

Love Aqua Velva, the shaving comes much easier the more you do it really, all the best and many thanks :-)

[@Matteo-sc2lz]

Nice shave paul! I love Taylor coconut and lavender! Taylor is amazing stuff.is one my favourite! Have a great day

[@PaulHFilms]

Thank you, have a great day too :-)

[@petrub27]

But anyway, after they created this adjustable razor they also made it with ano grip handle what were they thinking?

[@bradleycred99]

Howdy Paul and Mrs. H! Crackin’ shave. Take care and have a blessed weekend. 🙏🏼 Cheers 🍻!

[@amrs1960]

TOBs Coconut is probably the "slickest" soap I've ever come across and compliments the Merkur Futur exceptionally well, together they are one of my favourite shaves.

[@PaulHFilms]

Good stuff isn't it :-)

[@MarcFuentes956]

Great shave Paul, I have the clone version of it and I love it. I can just imagine how good the real razor is! Have a blessed day, Greetings from South Texas..

[@purpleglitteruk]

Gr8 shave Paul 💈 Coconut is one of my fave scents 🥥 Yes Gavin thoroughly enjoyed driving during lockdown too!! Gavin loves his Merkur Futur too 👍 Gets on fine with it. Loving the Sunflowers Mrs H 🌻 You can never have to many 👍 Have a great rest of the week both 💈🌻💈

[@PaulHFilms]

Thanks Natalie, great scent, and quality soap. Hope you both have a great rest of the week too :-)

[@dirtyhairy8884]

Lovely flowers. Love those sunflowers! Kudos to Ms. H! Camera & audio, look & sound great. As usual, another great shave, my friend. Take care.

[@PaulHFilms]

Many thanks, and for the feedback :-)

[@drunkn711]

Nice shave and beautiful flowers! SOTD:Fine Marvel razor with a Bic Chrome Platinum blade, TOBS Royal Forest soap, AP Shave Co brush, Fine Platinum AS, and Stirling Executive Man balm. Have a good rest of the week! Steve

[@PaulHFilms]

Thanks Steve, nice SOTD too :-)

[@mikeh9701]

Hi Paul- Great shave; thank you! Nice gear, all-around. Lovely flowers from Mrs H, as always; thank you! The audio is very good Paul; it only fades a touch as you move away from the mic, to get a towel, etc. I hope you have a great rest of the week. Take good care and be safe and be well. See you on Sunday for the weekend shave. All the best, Paul!

[@PaulHFilms]

Thank you Mike, have a great rest of the week too, all the best :-)

[@nikosloumos3021]

Good shave Paul as always. Very nice flowers Mrs H. Thank you both.

[@PaulHFilms]

Thanks Nikos :)

[@John-yb8mx]

Hi Paul. I am normally a silent viewer and I do not make comments often. But thank you for the time and effort you put into these quality videos. The audio was good for me. I agree that You-tubers seem to have stopped using the Futur. Glenn Helley, Kevy Shaves and yourself have been consistent in using the Futur (I am sure there are others so don't take offense if I have left you out. The Futur is an amazing razor and it is my daily razor (for the most part). PS: Have you ever used Pashana aftershave?

[@PaulHFilms]

Many thanks John, and no not tried that Pashana, will look it up :-)

[@CBShaves]

Hi Paul.. Great shave. Graydog makes some really nice brushes. Good old TOBS I haven't used any for a while with all these new soap coming out to try LOL. The sound is fine this end. Have a great rest of the week my friend stay safe:-)

[@PaulHFilms]

Many thanks Chris, ah yes great having new soaps ;-) Glad it sounds ok. All the best for the rest of the week :-)

[@donb.1426]

Beautiful shave as always, love the conversation! Mrs. H is absolutely incredible, I’m guessing that she grew the sunflowers in your garden! Well done.

[@PaulHFilms]

Many thanks Don, hope your having a good week :-)

[@andrewhill1965]

Very nice video. Love the tobs sandalwood. I need to try others. Again great video

[@pkj77]

I´ve cut down to just a few i follow, great and fun video as usual stay safe my friend....cheers..Peter

[@michaeldamisch1367]

Excellent microphone, I'm hearing every single whisker's cut 🪒🧼💈

[@ncondo1122]

We’re here for the jibber-jabber, keep up the good work.

[@forestersings2604]

Gave me a great bit of entertainment this morning paul! cheers buddy!

[@PaulHFilms]

That's great, many thanks :-)

[@williamcass68]

Excellent shave! Love the razor!

[@billsandford3901]

I use the futur as my daily drive, yes remember to respect the razor & you’ll have a great shave. If you fear slipping, Wipe your finger tips on your alum block & you’ll have good grip even though your still feel wet. My Grandfather who was a barber back when most of your income came from shaving.

[@Ilikerawfish]

I just love your attitude!

[@nydieselinfl]

Fantastic shave Paul!!!! My SOTD was a TOBS shave as well, as mine was using my Eton College soap, aftershave Splash and balm, my Karve Christopher Bradley Brass razor with D plate and a Personna Red blade, and using your Paul H Films Synthetic Brush. Have a great day and stay safe!!!

[@PaulHFilms]

Many thanks, nice sounding SOTD too :-)

[@petrub27]

Try the Ikon tech with a feather blade

[@josephlittle4119]

Good morning Paul thanks for the shave have a good rest of the week see you Sunday god bless

[@PaulHFilms]

Thank you Joseph.

[@starlodear2987]

My shave of the day: Using a Gillette Blue 2 disposable. Excellent shave. Disposables are better than their rep.

[@walterfrasch8862]

Great shave Paul! I had a terrible experience with that King C. Gillette blade in a 1940’s Fat Handle Tech recently. Needless to say, a simple blood transfusion took care of the situation. 😀

[@tezas87]

All is good and sound is lovely this time^^ Keep up the shaves Mr. H

[@keithbigelow6913]

Hello Paul, Sotd: Merkur 34g, gillette 7 o'clock super stainless (green) 1st use. Jequil 24mm syn brush, Pacific Shaving natural cream, Dickinson's witch hazel, Nivea sensitive balm, Cremo Blue Cedar + Cypress edt. Sun flowers are fabulous. Pavarotti must be snoozing; probably dreaming of lashento's of cat nip!! Have a great week.

[@PaulHFilms]

Sounds a great SOTD, and yes Pavarotti was snoozing.. :-)

[@keithbigelow6913]

@@PaulHFilms If you still have it, can you do another EJ 3 one 6 video? Thx, KB

[@starlodear2987]

I've come ro realise that anything above 4 won't give me a closer or faster shave. I loaded a feather at 6 but the shave wasn't any better than at 3 or 4.

[@jonfornal7472]

Thanks for your wisdom Paul, you’re a master. Cheers sir!

[@Samuel-ge7im]

Nice video Paul! Audio is fine by me. What a stellar shave, you raise an excellent point about showing your gear respect which I think is an issue for some shavers when they use the same gear often, they get naive. I hope you’re family are doing well.

[@PaulHFilms]

Many thanks, all doing well , hope yours is too :-)

[@Samuel-ge7im]

We are doing great!

[@TallysVids]

My SOTD (well for tomorrow) will be: Executive Shaving Stainless Steel Outlaw razor. Gillette Super Stainless (Green) on it's first use. Wickham Classic 24 soap. Wickham Classic 24 post shave balm. Yaqi Mysterious Space Tuxedo brush. Captains Choice large lather bowl.

[@eddiek0507]

Hi Paul , Great video, the audio seems ok to me. I've got that Taylor's of Bond Bond Street but the sandalwood one, it's fantastic cream. Beautiful sunflower display...😎👍👍

[@PaulHFilms]

Thanks Eddie, great quality soap isn't it. Thanks for the feedback on the audio :-)

[@bladeskull2482]

Very nice shave sir. I’m not a fan of coconut, but I do like the scent.

[@paulinevalley501]

Have Mrs H save some of the sunflower seeds for the next season wonderful shave video this morning I'll be using the custom razor with a Feather blade and Palmolive shave cream doing much better now that I have the lather right

[@PaulHFilms]

I think she does that Paul yes. Enjoy your shave :-)

[@DragonWarrior976]

Hi Paul, how are you doing? Do you have any tips for changing the dial settings on the futur during a shave? I find it very challenging and I am always skeptical about it.

[@migacho]

Hi Paul! I love your two KZbin channels. I love wetshaving, cooking, camping, walks, nature, etc. You're such a great person. Thanks for sharing with us your twice a week SOTD and some of your other great experieces. I need your advice about Merkur Futur. I've got two adjustable DE's safety razors: Merkur Progress 510 and Gillette Slim Adjustable. With the Progress, I use a three-pass (wtg, xtg & atg) and "pickup time, baby!" 🙂 in set 2.5. With The Slim, Imay start from set 9. I'm in the wetshaving for almost two years. Although I have dry skin, the wetshaving is the best thing for me. And with good creams/soaps: Plisson, MdC, Body Shop Maca Root e Aloe Vera (Body Shop), even the Arko stick., I feel confortable to use more agressive safety razors. It doesn't cause me any burns. I also love to use my Tatara Masamune with the Feather blades. So, I feel curious about the Futur. I didn't like the experience with the Rex Ambassador (of a friend of mine). I've got a good business in mind with a Merkur, and, before I go to it, I would like to have your personal opinion. Many thanks & All the Best to you ans Mrs H, Miguel

[@PaulHFilms]

Hi Miguel, firstly thank you, glad you enjoy the videos on both channels. In regards to the Futur razor, it is and feels aggressive, on any setting, a lot of blade feel and exposure. If you like that, then you will love this razor, otherwise, you would not enjoy it. Hope this helps Miguel, all the best :-)

[@migacho]

@@PaulHFilms Hi Paul! Thank you for your feedback! I'm lucky to be able to try a friend's Futur next week. At that time, I will soon see if I get along with her or not. 😉 All the best!

[@migacho]

Yesterday I tried a friend's Merkur Futur with a Nacet blade. As I didn't know how I was going to hit her the first time, I did wtg and xtg in position 2, and, atg in position 1. I was surprised by the positive: I didn't have any nick (a slight redness in the left neck, but normal if I do ATG with more aggressive / refined SR's). I like the weight and size of the cable. I had no difficulty in making ATG below the nose, even though its head was more bulky. For the first time, where the passes were very cautious and in minimal sets, I really liked the result! Next shave I will do wtg and xtg in position 3, and atg in position 2 or 1. In terms of glide, do you notice some difference between the matte chrome version and the polished chrome version? a good weekend & stay safe. All the best!

[@brianb.2894]

Hi Paul. How can you beat Tobs eh? Real nice shave. Over the years I might cut myself now and again and it will usually leave a small red line after it heals. You try to shave around it but....... I remember a year or so ago when you had a pretty good irritation just under your chin and now its completely gone. Any advice on how to make those red lines or splotches fade quicker. Cheers pal.🍺

[@cmbszku]

Great shave video Paul ✨✨🌟👍

[@PaulHFilms]

Thank you Waleed :-)

[@goldensteeltv8546]

Great shave. My SOTD is of the KCG/Gillette Yellow razor/blade combo like last time, Proraso White, also used in the last shave, and finally the Old Spice aftershave to cap it off. Not much else to say, that’s my setup for tomorrow’s SOTD

[@PaulHFilms]

Thank you, great SOTD :-)

[@salvadorarellano8102]

SOTD: boker safety razor, derby extra blade, omega boar brush, proraso green soap, proraso alum block, nice shave Paul

[@PaulHFilms]

Sounds nice that :-)

[@majasmagic]

Never thought of using the coconut scent thought it might be like tropicana, if you know what I mean super sweet and strong.

[@JohnWalshLegend]

Just ordered one of those Futurs, Cheers and subbed!

[@PaulHFilms]

Thank you John, hope you enjoy the razor :-)

[@toddcarnifax]

Paul: Hi! Hope you're doing well. Your video touched on several issues that I have been actually thinking about and wanted your opinion on: I have been contemplating purchasing either a Merkur Progress or Future, / Parker Variant and or the Rockwell 6C. On the Merkur Futur, is it easy to clean or is it a difficult process.. I'm also looking at cost because of my budget too. I live in the US. The other thing that got my attention was the Taylor of Old Bond Street. I like their products. Never have purchased TOBS. The Cost of TOBS on Amazon is nearly $20 (US). Is TOBS worth the $20 and how long does TOBS last for you?🤔🤔 I'll be awaiting your thoughts.. I enjoy your videos!! Keep up the amazing work! Todd

[@michaelhimelrick7912]

Fantastic video brother have a great week bro ❤️

[@PaulHFilms]

Thanks Michael :-)

[@zacheryjames_]

I've been using a safety razor for some time now. But recently got into using soaps and brushes. Still trying to find out a good lather but it's enjoyable to whip it up.

[@Olek54321]

Practice made perfect :D There are so many tutorials and techniques for lather and you need to find that perfect one for yourself :D

[@zacheryjames_]

@@Olek54321 yeah, I've been watching and I've been learning.

[@PaulHFilms]

Best way is as your doing it, lathering up the soaps, you will hit it right without trying most likely...all the best Zachery :-)

[@jamesgentry6864]

Hey Paul! I shaved with an electric shaver for years cause a cartridge always tore my neck up. I started DE shaving a few months ago and I still get bumps but not nearly as bad. I think it's just my hair. But maybe after a few more months itl stop all together. Thanks paul!

[@PaulHFilms]

It should get better with time and more shaves James, many thanks and all the best :-)

[@steven5956]

Merkur future the safety version of a straight razor!

[@starlodear2987]

Please keep playing the music in the background.

[@DavidTorres-zp1ef]

Hey Paul you mentioned you're a postman. I don't know what it is about postman and dogs here in America. It doesn't matter the size big/medium/tiny dogs go crazy when they see the uniform lol do you have this problem in the UK? Btw great shave

[@raymonddean2835]

I have to admit it’s my go to razor still after roughly 10 or so razors later it’ll always be there

[@PaulHFilms]

Great razor isn't it :-)

[@hoonshaver3047]

Yesterday, I enjoyed my gillette slim adjustable H1(1962) at setting no.9,8,4 with gillette platinum blade. Even setting no.9 and 8, it was safe smooth clean shave. What do you think the slim no.9 setting compare to merkur futur setting? And what's the attraction of the merkur futur? Merkur progress is more mild and safe adjustable than futur?

[@PaulHFilms]

Sounds a nice shave that, the slim on 9, would be around 1 on the Futur, they feel very different too. I just loved the razor as soon as I seen it, always like solid heavy razors. The Progress is less aggressive, most of the safety aspect is down to the user really. Knowing it's aggression and respecting it. Many thanks, have a great week ahead :-)

[@hoonshaver3047]

PaulHFilms I seem to like purchasing following your favorites. Slim adjustable and even waiting Slim twist. ^ ^ If slim set 9 is around futur set 1, futur or aggressive modern razor accustomed shavers don't like slim adjustable because of its mildness in my opinion. Why are you always put slim adjustable as your favorite razor? I like slim adjustablle's mildness, and don't like or scare aggressive razors, but hesitate to recommend slim adjustable to general modern razor users.

[@starlodear2987]

The TOBS smells lovely. Like candy but not coconutty. If you want an authentic coconut scent, go for the Trumper's.

[@senormadridista9872]

How often do you shave?

[@PaulHFilms]

Twice a week.

[@rovernick16]

I love my merkur futur 👍

[@PaulHFilms]

Great razor :-)

[@davidberkman495]

I prefer my Murkur 39C. Be well, mate.

[@billsandford3901]

The camera works fine, but The new microphone reminds me of the Scottish elevator.

[@talega1]

Nice vid. Did you ever compare this razor to the cheap china copy MingShi 2000? I keep reading about this 2nd and don't find it that good not aggressive. World is not going back to normal..... there is a 2nd wave hitting Europe....., US still battling 1st wave and Latin America struggling w 1st wave up.

[@PaulHFilms]

I have the Ming Shi 2000, and can't tell them apart in honesty, I think it is a good copy. I have seen some negative comments on the Ming Shi , but maybe they have had dud ones or with faults, not sure.

[@theunispotgieter1612]

You say nice and gentle, but my ears hurt hearing how that works. You are either brave or have a strong skin to handle it. Great video and tell Mrs H she knows her stuff, I wish I had that creativity

[@PaulHFilms]

Yes, you can certainly hear this razor working, Mrs H is very artistic, great to watch her, many thanks :-)

[@mrtea8224]

Why do people say great shave? A shave is a shave, whys this particularly a great shave? What makes it a great shave as opposed to an average shave?

[@nelsonduarte2355]

2 or 3 red point and (or) little bit irritation = good shave. 0 or 1 red point and free irritation = great shave.

[@foleybriand]

Remember when Paul started the video off saying he pre-lathered off camera to make the video shorter.... 😂😂😂😂

[@Olek54321]

19:27 trzy, dwa, jeden!

[@PaulHFilms]

Oh yes :-)

[@nickkambitis5340]

I think you over shaved with the pickups Paul. I have the Futur and 4/4/3 or 4/4/4 works best. Well done though for promoting this great razor. 👍🏼

[@PaulHFilms]

I always over shave, have to get that last bit every time. :-)

[@leehaseley2164]

Bloody echoes like mad!

[@PaulHFilms]

That's the hard walls of the bathroom, not the mic.

[@leehaseley2164]

@@PaulHFilms get some lather on them to dampen the echo!

[@PaulHFilms]

@@leehaseley2164 Good idea!

[@WolfRanger2008]

I have reached the stage where I can shave under any of the settings easily. Not one of them holds any terror for me...But it is fun to watch newbies comment...Poor things... :D Muhahahahahhaha

[@ratroddiesels1981]

the dogs are barking because alice is mooning them from the window .

[@mentaloveyt]

echo echo

[@johnsuffill6520]

Why do you always set that thing to 6? That is my razor of choice, and even with a weeks growth I've never taken it off setting 1! I am sure you using setting 6 is a macho thing, but that is (like I have said before) the equivalent of calling the fire brigade to put out a match! Leave it on setting 1 and surprise yourself. On setting 6 you could shave a member of ZZ Top without trimming his beard first! Looking forward to your next podcast with the Mercur Futur. Probably on setting 6 again because that is the most aggressive setting and you like it that way *facepalms*

[@petrub27]

Try the Ikon tech with a feather blade