Hello,
I just bought a Merkur Progress (standard/short handle version), and then returned it. I found it too head heavy for my liking. I think the Mergress would be my ideal razor, but they cost a lot new, and seem rather scarce on the second hand market (as far as I can see). I would go for a Merkur Progress 510 (long handle), however, I have a relatively chiseled jaw, so longer handled razors make it much more difficult to shave certain areas.
My ultimate desire is get a relatively short, adjustable razor, that doesn't cost a fortune (so the Mergress seems like the best/only option). But while I wait, I'm thinking about buying a Merkur 34c (I'm not interested in a 3-piece razor).
For anyone who owns both the Merkur Progress (standard/short handle) and the Merkur 34c, is the middle/balance point lower on the 34c than on the Progress? And if so, by how much (noticably/marginally etc)?
Thanks!
Henry
I just bought a Merkur Progress (standard/short handle version), and then returned it. I found it too head heavy for my liking. I think the Mergress would be my ideal razor, but they cost a lot new, and seem rather scarce on the second hand market (as far as I can see). I would go for a Merkur Progress 510 (long handle), however, I have a relatively chiseled jaw, so longer handled razors make it much more difficult to shave certain areas.
My ultimate desire is get a relatively short, adjustable razor, that doesn't cost a fortune (so the Mergress seems like the best/only option). But while I wait, I'm thinking about buying a Merkur 34c (I'm not interested in a 3-piece razor).
For anyone who owns both the Merkur Progress (standard/short handle) and the Merkur 34c, is the middle/balance point lower on the 34c than on the Progress? And if so, by how much (noticably/marginally etc)?
Thanks!
Henry
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