Safety razor aggressiveness - Mild vs aggressive

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[stevielive]

Excellent video! I use the Merkur Futur usually on setting 3. I have African American skin and this setting is very comfortable but the max setting for me, though I've tried setting 6 under the nostrils then back to setting 3 overall. No razor bumps. No razor burn. No problems.

[ethangalloway]

I’ve been using an jerker open comb blade for quite some time!

[Do_not_assume]

What does mild and aggressive mean? Also which setting would give you the closest shave?

[noeldsouza]

Finally I have the answer... thank you very much

[charlieblvd]

Where is a link to the razor in the video. That really sucks.

[thebarak]

If razor aggressiveness is only about that gap size, then this video explains it well.

[frankyvee]

Can you add a link to the Safety Razor being shown in this video. The current Safety razor link depicts a different razor.

[JimIBobIJones]

Coming from straight razors, I am struggling to feel the difference between "mild" and "aggressive". Safety razors all feel the same to me and have never had cuts or nicks after a few months of using them. After doing some research went out and specifically bought one of each as well...

[borbetomagus]

The blade gap for the Merkur Futur (supposedly) ranges from 1.12mm (Level 1) to 1.65mm (Level 6).

It's possible to extend the blade gap another 6 levels for 12 settings (if you wish (or dare)).
Here's how -- /watch?v=T_MfTRZYp00&t=10m0s

I assume the blade gap at setting '12' would be 2.18mm.

[PLANDerLinde]

My blade is practically touching the safety bump thing, And it's so close it's just not shaving me. Wtf do I do?

Edit: NVM I had my safety guard assembled upside down

[wes-yt]

Thanks for the video! I just ordered the VIKINGS BLADE The Godfather Double Edge Safety Razor (Gentle & Mild) from Amazon. I also ordered the Vikings Blade Mild & Safe DE Safety Blades. I am prone to ingrown hairs (pseudofolliculitis) so I hope the extra mild Vikings Blade Godfather with mild blades will be acceptable to my sensitive skin and follicles.

Also, proper skin and acne care and pre-shave and post-shave treatment are vital.