A long time fan of DE razors, for my money Merkur just can't be beat. The Futur is the only one in the line to feature a modern look - it looks gorgeous in Chrome, the plating gleams beautifully and it shaves just as well as it looks. The razor is unique in a number of ways. It's drop dead gorgeous contemporary design may not be for everyone but I find it a welcome addition to the more old fashioned designs of my other razors.