05-26-2014, 08:50 PM
Hello All,
Have a quick question, I'm going to get Merkur Futur. I'm leaning toward the Chrome only because I've read a few articles/posts that people report the finish wearing off on the Satin. So I have to ask; is the finish really wearing "off" for these folks or is it water stains, satin finish becoming "shiny" due to wear/friction (buffing to a shine), soap stains, or really wearing off?
The Satin finish appears to look in photos like a "bead blasted" finish, but I'm thinking it's not really, but just a plating process that gives it that dull/satin look.
Chrome is kind of hard to beat as far as longevity when well taken care of. I'm not worried about the reported "slippage" in hand as my shave hand remains dry.
I have to admit I love the "space age" look of the Satin over the Chrome, but dang... the Chrome is sweet too!
Thank you in advance,
Steven Banks
Have a quick question, I'm going to get Merkur Futur. I'm leaning toward the Chrome only because I've read a few articles/posts that people report the finish wearing off on the Satin. So I have to ask; is the finish really wearing "off" for these folks or is it water stains, satin finish becoming "shiny" due to wear/friction (buffing to a shine), soap stains, or really wearing off?
The Satin finish appears to look in photos like a "bead blasted" finish, but I'm thinking it's not really, but just a plating process that gives it that dull/satin look.
Chrome is kind of hard to beat as far as longevity when well taken care of. I'm not worried about the reported "slippage" in hand as my shave hand remains dry.
I have to admit I love the "space age" look of the Satin over the Chrome, but dang... the Chrome is sweet too!
Thank you in advance,
Steven Banks
05-27-2014, 05:56 AM
Bullgoose, Ben74... Thank you so much for your responses and comments, its appreciated!
If I shop right, there's only a $6 difference.
Does anyone actually know what/how the Satin finish is obtained e.g., apparently its not a bead blast finish, but wondering because the word "brushed chrome" is not used in descriptions. It doesn't appear the be a powder coat. Just curious if anyone knows exactly how they achieve that finish.
Again gentlemen, thanks for your help on this.
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If I shop right, there's only a $6 difference.
Does anyone actually know what/how the Satin finish is obtained e.g., apparently its not a bead blast finish, but wondering because the word "brushed chrome" is not used in descriptions. It doesn't appear the be a powder coat. Just curious if anyone knows exactly how they achieve that finish.
Again gentlemen, thanks for your help on this.
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05-27-2014, 09:01 AM
Whether the finish is polished or satin, both are chrome plated. Further both finishes will develop character with time and use. The polished will scratch more easily and the satin will likely exhibit less wear in terms of scratches. The polished may dull and the satin will no doubt "polish", but they are both meant to be used and in use will change slightly over time (without impacting on performance or longevity). And therein is the enjoyment.
05-29-2014, 06:13 AM
(05-27-2014, 01:14 PM)S_Banks Wrote: Agreed Kingfisher... but I'd really LOVE to see this in a true firearm gun metal bluing. Man that be sooo awesome!
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True but bluing might not last very long and it will show scratches much quicker than a chrome finish. With the number of DLC razors introduced recently, I think the Futur would look great in such a coating. Price would likely go up though.
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