Ming Shi 2000s Vs Merkur Futur 

I am not only well informed by your shaves but incredible enough , I am somehow comforted from the flower opening sequence to the banter , to the review and the menu ! Thanks for sharing your quiet time Sir!

Gorgeous flowers. Love the colors. Great comparison/review video Paul. 3+1 Futurs, wow...

I just bought the Ming Shi through Ali. I am growing fond of aggressive razors. Thank you for doing this video comparison!

Great review Paul, I just ordered mine after watching your review and can't wait to try it out. :D

Thanks Paul, great shave. Have a good week. All the best Nick

Hi. Paul. Greetings from Miami, Florida in USA. Great video. Very informative!. Excellent comparison between the two razors. Great job

Great review, i like you're sense of humor and energy you put in the video's.

I've recently bought the Merkur Futur and am so impressed with it, it will be my only razor for the rest of my life. Great vids btw :)

I love the shaves I get with my Q-Shave (the other clone). My matt finish goes the length of the razor. I've been testing blades and Journaling my shave adventures in Badger & Blade and the Q-Shave is one I use in my rotation of razors for testing blades.

Great comparison Paul enjoyed the video. Wonderful arrangement of flowers hats off to Mrs. H. See you Wednesday.

*Ahhhhhh. Some NCS for the intro music.* *Excellent choice Paul.*

Great Video As Always Paul, Cheers Mate, Dan!

Great shave and comparison Paul. Cheers!

What a lovely Shaving Altar on background ;) I've got Ming Shi with a plastic travel box. The case is good, but have one disadvantage - Feather blades in plastic case does not fit in Ming Shi box.

Got the Ming shi last week. IMPRESSED! Being a Chinese made razor for under £10 (mine was £7.50) I was scepticle that the mechanism would hold up. Have played about with it and disassembled it I will say that this razor is built very well and there are no obvious weak points. The adjustment really does work, setting one is super smooth, 6 is aggressive. Just how I would expect. I see no reason why this razor wouldn't last several years at lease. I would strongly recommend this razor. I have urge to buy a merkur futur for the time being.

I love the much happier flower music!

Hi Paul . Thank you Mrs H . Nice side by side shave Paul . Gray dog makes some gorgeous brushed . Very nice shave . Have a wonderful day Paul , and fantastic week . Thank you

My MingShi finally arrived and had a test drive this morning, what a fantastic piece of kit!. Also tried a cold water shave with green proraso all round, I love this beast, started on setting 2 but ended up on setting 4 which seemed to be the sweet spot for me.

Thanks very much for sharing the video, Paul. I purchased a Futur clone called the QShave for $15 (11GBP). That was money well spent. In my experience, the razor provides a great shave. Kudos once again to Mrs. H for the beautiful flowers!

If your thinking of buying a Futur in the future, buy a Ming Shi in the future lol! Great shave as always Paul!

Great shave, fantastic comparison video of the Merkur Futur and the Ming Shi. Well done sir! 👍🙂👍

Hi Paul. Can't beat TOBS for quality and scent, always a favorite. Interesting comparison, the Future brought the color.. the clone seemed ready. Thanks Mrs H for another stunning display, and for you sharing with us..

4! Your futur is so bright, you have to wear shades! Great consumer review.

A great review and comparison Paul. The Ming Shi seems very good for the money. The best of health to you too bud. Thanks.

Excellent comparison!

Thanks Paul you have answered my question a Ming ship for me, then may be a futur for christmas

Good video Paul , Taylor of old town soap is my #1 soap of all time and I have tried a few soaps in my time and the future is my #2 razor out of #5 in that order lol Keep up the good work on the videos maybe do some more Taylor of old town soap reviews so some of your other Watchers can see how good TOBS soap really is. Thank you Wade

Paul: Great video and great comparison. The heads do look almost identical. Might have to look into one of those. Also, thats a big brush but bet it will work great

Interesting shave paul cool stuff👍✌😎

I have the q-shaver (same unit). I agree, itt works very well.

I have the Ming Shi 2000 and I favor it over my Merkur Progress and Parker Variant. Purchased mine at Maggards and the first one only shaved on one side. Brad quickly sent me a replacement which was perfect. $15.00 USD Highly recommend its purchase. Great video Paul. Makes my Wednesday and Sunday mornings a joy.

Hi Paul. You're right on about the C&E shave soap, I ended up with two of the bad ones. BUT, the C&E customer service here in Australia were superb at fixing up the issue. Good to know that they listen to the voice of the customer!! There are a few copies of the Merkur Futur kicking about. In a popular high street store here in Australia, there's the Wahl Traditional Barbers which is identical but about half the price. Interesting to hear that they are almost identical. Thanks for the comparison test. All the best Paul.

Today is a real holiday. Firstly, you will compare two popular razors. Secondly, a beautiful bouquet with different colors in video. And of course your cheerful humor.) And of course your favorite soap. Wow red mixing bowl is back! Thanks for this comparing!)

such a joy from a shave ;)

Very nice video and I love your personality :)

I love that Nivea post shave balm.

Hi Paul, Again, you did a great video. have a good day and see you on mid week.

I love that shave cream you would never get sick of it it's one of the best

Great review Paul on two pretty similar razors. Almost aesthetically the same and decent shaving results from what I saw. Moral to the story, just because it's cheap doesn't mean you'll get a worse shave. Most of the credit would have to go to the Wilkinson blade. A very good blade indeed. Love the brushes by Graydog. Nice handle styles and knots. Great soap and aftershave combo as well. Always enjoy your videos. Very informative and a joy to watch. Have a great day Paul.

Great comparo, Paul. Good to see that the Ming Shi is a good shaver. I have always felt that the Futur was priced fairly, for what it is. I don't foresee buying the Ming Shi, as I have a Futur already. I hope that there's room in the market for both. I've been getting over a cold this week, but feeling better now. Great shaves, primarily with the old Gillette Fatboy. I did a comparison/contrast with old Proraso Red versus a few expensive and excellent artisan soaps. The old Proraso didn't fare too badly in the deal. As you often point out, you don't have to spend that much money to get a great shave. Cheers!

Excellent looking razor. I love the Futur and would buy a Ming Shi. That brush is a beautiful thing to giveaway. Someone will be honored to win that. Great Shave Paul and gorgeous flowers Mrs. H!! Best wishes to you

I'm sticking with the future,im sure the ming shi is a great razor.my brush is thavma synthetic,lil pricey but its holding up pretty good after a year of using it

Great shave as always Paul and them flowers are beaut tell Mrs H 👍 Ive been fancying a merkur futur for a while now but at the moment cannot justify paying so much for it, so instead i just ordered myself a ming shi and i will see it as a tester whether or not i will buy a futur in the future 😁 cheers for the great video, all the best, Ashley.

The wife has been hounding about what i want for Christmas so I handed her a two-page list of different razors soaps and brushes she will never understand that I will never have enough shaving supplies until I have them all

Omg that boar brush is killer!! I'm obsessed with my boar brushes :P they're awesome

Hey Paul, you have perfect timing since I will be giving a friend the Ming Shi for his birthday tomorrow! I am also giving him your favorite, the Wilkinson Sword Classic razor with blades too. I got the Ming Shi a few months ago and really like it but glad you did a review since I have never shaved with the original Futur. Cheers, Mark

Since I have a Ming Shi and you recommend it; I am Shaving in the Big Leagues now....woohooo :D

Hi Paul. Great comparison, I've been considering purchasing an adjustable razor. Btw, if you really want to get the best Williams Mug Soap lather, simply hold the puck in your dry hand and use a very damp, barely dripping brush. Just let the thin, runny lather drip off and keep going for about thirty seconds, then add only a few drops of water if necessary. Works a treat for me everytime, enough for five passes. No need to soak the puck. Let me know how that works for you, as I fully expect that technique to work well for you too.

Hy, i have for one year the Progress, and now the ming shi got to my hand, and i use it on seting one, like the progress, and its very good, i am glad that now i have the 'Future' too :) Thanks for the confidence for the chinese product! It feels very good quality.

Thanks!

Thanks Paul. I was on the fence for this one. Nice review.

Great video, Paul! Found myself smiling all the way. Got my Futur a few weeks ago, and I am very pleased with it. But you got me really curious about the soap! Not sure the mrs appreciate another soap to the collection, but this time I hope getting away with it blaming this video =) All the best, Magnus

Lol glad there is someone else who bought that knock off future and I did not mind it so glad I'm in the club with you Paul it's a big club I think Cheers

Happy Sunday Paul! Mrs. H has out done herself yet again with those flowers. Stunning. Oh, yes...I've succumb. I have a package from Above the Tie coming with a cooper Windsor razor. Further, I went out antique hunting and found a 1959 Gillette Fat Boy ($25) and a 1929 Gillette Tuckaway ($12.50). Plus there are blades and soaps coming. I like this comparison. I find my ideal razor weight is 80 g. I prefer a compact razor...lengths over 4 inches (101.6 mm) I don't find maneuverable. I tend to compare shave quality, in terms of closeness, to the Muhle R41. I have never had another razor pickup after the R41, but the R41 will pickup after all my other razors...so far. The Ming Shi seems to do the job. I am surprised at the quality of fit and finish. Lets see how it holds up over the years. I really wanted to get a brush from Graydog. Alas, he hasn't responded to my inquiries. Hoping I can get lucky with the give away or a reply from the man himself...either way I am happy. Enjoy you Sunday roast dinner! "More gravy please". Take care.

I enjoyed the comparison. It’s funny how scents are so personal preference. This was my 1st TOB since I have a sensitive neck I figured it would be amazing. I didn’t like the scent and found the lather thin and weak like is seems you got here. I didn’t find it slick & left my face very dry. I was going to try it one more time & give it away. I have a Futur & dig the black look the clones come in. I’ll grab one of these mingshi as my road trip/travel razor. For $18 USD on eBay hard to beat!

Completely awesome video Paul. Fantastic products and very informative. TOBS Jermyn Street is also one of my Favorites. Take care my friend. SHAVE ON!!!!

Amazing shave yet again and a very interesting comparison! I just had a really good shape today and I also used a Taylor of old Bond Street product the sandalwood cream! :-) I went back to my Merkur 34C because it still had a blade in it, a Derby blade on its Second Use so I decided to use that on 3 days growth and it worked out really well. Unfortunately I am going to miss your Wednesday shave as I will be on route to Ireland for my 2 week stay over there! :-) and I'll probably miss your Sunday shave as well but I will definitely catch up with you as soon as possible! Cheers Paul!

Hi, thanks for the video and, as always, thanks to Mrs H too for the beautiful bouquet. As some of the guys who posted before I bought a QShave branded clone, even though it's plain ugly to me, just like the genuine, it performs pretty well. I enjoy every razor I use, be it cheap or expensive, but I'll enjoy this one even more when I learn to shave With my back facing the mirror. Just a matter of personal taste anyway, I use it often and agree with you that it's a good purchase. Have a nice start to the week

I'm so happy you are doing this comparison. I have the Q-shave futur clone and love it. I'm even getting one engraved lol. I hope the Chinese make more clones like this.

Great video Paul I'm sure many people will appreciate the comparison shave. I have got both this and the Qshave from amazon and so far cannot fault the quality Strangely they are tempting me to invest in the genuine futur for comparison. Mrs H has done a wonderful job with the flowers again beautiful and colourful. Enjoy your weekend all the best.

Hi Paul, I got a Ming Shi a couple of weeks ago and really enjoy using it. I haven't ventured above setting 3 yet but once I feel totally confident handling it I'll ratch it up. Currently I'm waiting for a Wilkinson sword blue stick to arrive and I'm very very close to ordering a candure shavette - the itch won't go away so I might have to give in and order one - it's a terrible addiction 😅

Interesting shave Paul, the clone looks exactly the same, I own a futur myself but very seldom use it as I'm a daily shaver its too aggressive for my skin type so i usually get it out every now and again, and your new soap sounds interesting so look in the futur to seeing it. -All the best Mark.

Another great video Paul. All the best....Steven.

Paul, with the adjustable's, try pass1 on a low setting like 1/2 and turn it up a stop on each subsequent pass. Tried it the other way round but was more impressed going up for BBS on or by the 3rd cleanup pass. Cheers, enjoying the videos still, love the wifys flowers and wishing you the best from downunder! PS: Love the thinner, lighter ming myself. Was surprised by the blades that came with it as they didnt suck unlike other cheap blades Ive tried.

Great shave Paul. Is the Ming the same as the Qshave? I have just been sent a Qshave.

Hi Paul . Great shave. I have the Q shave which sounds like it's similar to the Mingh. I don't have the futur but I think the Q Is probably my favourite out of my small collection.

I have been using the clone since July, its a fantastic razor, close to being my top razor and I have more than 30 razors to choose from, would love a gold version. Great vid as always paul

Paul, outstanding as always! You always make it fun and I just love the fact That I can always count on 2 shaving videos a week from you! Thanks for your commitment. (And love 007 channel also) That big boar knot is from the Omega pro. The size of the handle is a attempt to make a brush that is easier to hold for someone who has worked with their hands all their life and has trouble holding onto a smaller handle instead of being small and hard to grip ,my idea was to give it some girth. The wood is called Jobilio from central America.

Another great video. Enjoy your Sunday. Looking forward to Wednesday's video in the futur or should that be the future?

I used Crabtree & Evelyn sandalwood shave soap for decades. They don't make it anymore, so I'm discovering other options.

Good comparison. Have used Merkur for five years. Problem is the torsion bars inside the head can slide. Put several coatings of clear finger nail position to hold them in position. Otherwise no problems. A quality product. Than you. Recommend Aftra blades very cheap and sharp.

Hey paul great sunday shave i have the ming si 2000s i have used it once i should go back and use it again i think i will. Have a great weekend look foward to the mid week shave

Great shave as usual Paul. Thanks for the comparison. I've been putting off getting a Futur for a while now because I've been curious about the knock off brands. Think I'll order the qshave and give it a go. Keep up the good shaves and great work, we all appreciate it. Cheers from Montana

Nacet blades are excellent, Russian made Gillettes. Will have to get my hands on one of those Ming Shi's they look great.

Great Sunday Shave.. Was wondering if a $10 knockoff razor really worked... Thanks for that. TOBS shave cream , still the gold standard of performance to judge all other shave soaps/creams.

Outstanding comparison of razors Paul! I've checked on getting a Merkur Futur but it was out of my budget range, although I think it would be well worth it. I'll check on the price of the Ming Shi for I would like to try an adjustable razor. I agree with you that if everyone could have a relaxing shave with Mrs. H's beautiful flowers there would be world peace! Too much greed and hate in the world! My back has been giving me trouble again, but I'm able to take strolls around the yard and watch the leaves turn with Autumn's approach, so life is good. A few peppers left to pick, the one's I grew in pots. I brought the Habanero's inside and can't wait to try them, they might be too hot for me so I'll easy my way into them. Hope to watch your hiking videos today, much better than Sunday football madness in my book. Take care, Ossie P.S. Thank's to Gray Dog too!

Great shave comparison mate, lovely flowers as always ! I have the Qshave, an awesome razor for the price, gives a great shave and I'm really pleased with mine. One day I'd love to buy the gold Merkur Futur, that is one good looking piece of kit. Hope you enjoyed the Scrumpy Jack, a lovely drop of cider. Cheers for the video Paul 🍺

Great comparison video Paul, do you know if you lift head and turn it gives you another 6 settings? I'd love to see a video on setting 12 😁 I darent try it

Paul have you got your T-shirt on backwards,noticed the logo on your back right shoulder lol, the Ming shi for the price is a dam good razor, gives me good shaves all the time.

Great video, and great opening.

It goes to show you. Don't knock it till you try it!👍

they have a new one out with a fancy handle and shiny plating, pretty much same head though

ADDICTION of ordering stuff !!! Im now buying shaving gear on E bay via click and collect,, ,so the wife doesn't know . I love my Ming Shi, Had it months but only just started to use the blades in my 89L and 26C l was surprised how good they were ! but l cant seem to buy them anywhere. Just started on Euromax blades ,WOW. good .

Great shave Paul, if you just shaved with the Ming Shi without the Merkur to compare to,do you think you could tell i difference. A very nice brush to give away. A excellent chanel keep up the good work.

If you go two number 6 with the mean she and pinch the top of the razor with your thumb and turn it past the six, you'll end up with the Merkur settings.

Hi, Paul. I bought a Mingshi recently and I have very good results too. The Mingshi blades were nice too. No complaints here, this one is worth trying. I would like to see it with a shorter handle with good knurling for grip...that would be awesome. Those brushes are beautiful, throw me one across the pond, ok? Lol. Great review, thanks. Ty H

I bought the Ming Shi for £4.99 from Aliexpress & consider it one of my best razors.

I've had the ming shi for a couple of months now but haven't used it. I'm going to use it tomorrow morning now. I bought it and put it aside and forgot about it. :)

Wonder if the ming Shi is same as the q shave and other knock offs

What's your favourite razor Paul,I bought a merkur 33c but thought it was crap,the Parker 60r done a far better job,good video mate,well done

Great shave as usual. :-) I think Alibaba is a b2b seller and Aliexpress is for customers. Too tempting site by the way .. better keep away. 💰

great video. i own the edwin de89 and ming and prefer the ming. do you mind trying the cold water method to break in the new boar of yours? i have seen a few videos on it and am curious what you think about it.

That razor is top heavy

I have both razors and lean to the Ming Shi. Mostly because I like the lighter weight of the 2. Also, I beleive the head is a tad thinner which helps for under the nose. The Ming Shi is the best value in the razor world right now. You want a R41 like shave crank it up to 6. You want a smooth Tech like shave dial it down. Over all the best valued adjustable razor in my book. Enjoyed the video.

Min shi 3000s is also good please review it sir.

Sorry Paul if I am annoying you with my question, but if you have to choose between QShave and Ming Shi which one you preferred?

I have a Ming Shi as well as a QShave, which is the same razor. They are great razors. I don't own a Futur, but I've read that its handle is thicker which probably accounts for most of the weight difference. I thought getting under the nose would be a problem, but it's fine.

Think I`d go with a qshave one, this one looks like the head is from another razor, BIG gap there :o

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