Back to My Merkur Progress

[DE Steve]

My Progress was my daily for many years.

Got sidetracked for about a year using a Gillette Heritage and Merkur 34c.

Put an Astra SP in the Progress and shaved with it today (set on 2, zeros on +). Was instantly reminded what a smooth efficient shaver the Progress is.

Back to the Progress as a daily shaver again.

 

[Multum in parvo]

I like this one with a milder blade at 4/5

 

[albsat]

Just curious. Do the progress blade tabs do provide any danger in cutting during the shave ? I always get a cut from the blade tabs if I use a vintage Gillette razor.

 

[Multum in parvo]

Just curious. Do the progress blade tabs do provide any danger in cutting during the shave ? I always get a cut from the blade tabs if I use a vintage Gillette razor.

They are protruding only very slightly compared to some Gillette’s. So far I never had an issue with scraping.

 

[albsat]

They are protruding only very slightly compared to some Gillette’s. So far I never had an issue with scraping.

Thank man

 

[Multum in parvo]

Thank man

It’s a bulky head though so getting under nose takes a bit.

 

[Markdad2]

Been using a Parker Variant, and got curious so ordered a Progress. Should be here by Monday.

 

[Andris83]

Indeed a great razor! I don't even have a problem under the nose, I can get them all XTG. (not doing a fool's pass ever anyway.)

 

[StewB]

@Markdad2 : Once you use the Progress a few times, I would be interested in hearing your thoughts comparing it to the Variant.

 

[Markdad2]

@Markdad2 : Once you use the Progress a few times, I would be interested in hearing your thoughts comparing it to the Variant.

Absolutely. I like the Variant quite a bit. One of the best I have used. I prefer a shorter handle on a razor, and I like the looks of the Progress more. I understand that the Progress top cap is a bit slimmer too, so I am looking forward to shaving with it.

 

[Asktm]

If I have to chose only one razor it would be progress.

 

[Alex Jr]

Awesome shaver. It sings, sometimes it seems it’s not cutting clean.

When it’s over, it’s glass finish. It’s amazingly intriguing. Love it.

 

[slim6596]

@Markdad2 : Once you use the Progress a few times, I would be interested in hearing your thoughts comparing it to the Variant.

Me too. I had a Progress but steered clear of the Variant because I had a bad experience with a Parker razor.

 

[Phoenixkh]

I have to say, the Progress is a classic design. I only have one adjustable: the Pearl Flexi... I'm guessing I'll own a Progress one day.

 

[Jim99]

The Progress always interested me. Maybe next year I’ll take the plunge.

 

[hrossroth]

With it set around three, does anyone have a comparison in efficiency if you’ve used Rockwell 6S, Karve Christopher Bradley or Overlander?

 

[ShortRound131]

Love my Progress. Been daily shaving for almost a year now and haven’t had a real itch to look at other razors. Hopefully I don’t get that urge lol.

 

[JKaboom]

I've been de shaving now for only 2 months. First used an all steel painted $10 handle my brother gave me. That got me super excited as I see how superior a de shave is. BTW I'm all bald. Second razor is a VanDer Hagen all chrome tto from Target, it shaved ok but too mild and the chrome plating was too thick kind of like when you paint too heavy. Third handle is a gillette tech 1940's new old stock, super nice shave. But today I just used my Murker progress for the first time with the free Merkur blade. It blew my mind. 1st pass on 3 as I had a 2 day stubble, second pass on 1. I lived it. A little tricky under the nose as mentioned. Also a little tricky on the top of my ear. No issue with tabs hitting me. I really look forward to using it every shave for a while.

I'm Jason and this is my first post. I've been lurking for a couple weeks and have learned and enjoyed this forum very much.

 

[Phoenixkh]

I've been de shaving now for only 2 months. First used an all steel painted $10 handle my brother gave me. That got me super excited as I see how superior a de shave is. BTW I'm all bald. Second razor is a VanDer Hagen all chrome tto from Target, it shaved ok but too mild and the chrome plating was too thick kind of like when you paint too heavy. Third handle is a gillette tech 1940's new old stock, super nice shave. But today I just used my Murker progress for the first time with the free Merkur blade. It blew my mind. 1st pass on 3 as I had a 2 day stubble, second pass on 1. I lived it. A little tricky under the nose as mentioned. Also a little tricky on the top of my ear. No issue with tabs hitting me. I really look forward to using it every shave for a while.

I'm Jason and this is my first post. I've been lurking for a couple weeks and have learned and enjoyed this forum very much.

Jason, Welcome to B&B.

 

[Jim99]

I've been de shaving now for only 2 months. First used an all steel painted $10 handle my brother gave me. That got me super excited as I see how superior a de shave is. BTW I'm all bald. Second razor is a VanDer Hagen all chrome tto from Target, it shaved ok but too mild and the chrome plating was too thick kind of like when you paint too heavy. Third handle is a gillette tech 1940's new old stock, super nice shave. But today I just used my Murker progress for the first time with the free Merkur blade. It blew my mind. 1st pass on 3 as I had a 2 day stubble, second pass on 1. I lived it. A little tricky under the nose as mentioned. Also a little tricky on the top of my ear. No issue with tabs hitting me. I really look forward to using it every shave for a while.

I'm Jason and this is my first post. I've been lurking for a couple weeks and have learned and enjoyed this forum very much.

Welcome to B&B and thanks for a great review!