Yesterday I received my modified progress in the mail. This morning, I loaded up an Astra blade, whipped up some MWF soap, set it on 3 setting and went to it! Wow, it was a great shave! I couldn't believe the difference in the Progress and the modified Mergress! Mer did a great job with my Progress! You need to try this thing. Now, I'm thinking about selling my slant and futur as this thing did great today!!