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I'd this was more aggressive it would imho be the ultimate razor, I've got the medium but it's too mild tbh
if you had to choose one DE/SE/SR for the rest of your life, which one would it be?
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It might not be fancy and it's made from ZAMAC but the Merkur Progress is the most superior shaver I've ever used in terms of comfort and the shave result (easy BBS each and every time)!!
It might not be fancy and it's made from ZAMAC but the Merkur Progress is the most superior shaver I've ever used in terms of comfort and the shave result (easy BBS each and every time)!!
Amen brother
parker 76 r since i like it best out of the 4 total razors that i have 
probably will change though with holidays coming up
probably will change though with holidays coming upI perfectly understand your logic. It's definitely a good razor. With the right blade it works very well. The simple things in life and all that.Or in other words, the latest Gillette Tech made in China. A great razor.
I'm a Light Handle Fanboy so I swapped the original (6.4 gram) handle on mine for a Phoenix El Fantasma (5.5 gram) handle:
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That's great news if the handle is brass.
The plate is ZAMAC though as the thread wore away a bit of the plate (near the hole on the plate) and it looks to be ZAMAC.
The wear hasn't caused any further issues, though I don't expect it to last decades...but I do have a second one as back-up.
If you're only allowed one razor for the rest of your life you don't pick one that's going to fall to bits in 12 months!That's the WEIRDEST reason!
You obviously fit in extremely well here at B&B.
In my short time shaving with a DE razor I'd choose my standard 1959 Gillette Fatboy.
From what I’ve been able to find online some of the metal Gillette contract tech handles made during WW2 might have been made out of zamak due to brass shortages. But I’ve only seen one source for this so take it with a grain of salt
It would have to be my daily driver pre war tech. I have a couple spares that are mint, but there something about the character of this one.
Currently using a post war tech base plate to calm some neck irritation issues, but expect to be back to stock soon.
I also like that it, plus the base plate donor razor and all of this little setup was less than $40.
Currently using a post war tech base plate to calm some neck irritation issues, but expect to be back to stock soon.
I also like that it, plus the base plate donor razor and all of this little setup was less than $40.
RazoRock Stealth Slant V4
Charcoal Goods Lvl3
RazoRock Wunderbar
Still this one but a new purchase is barking at its heels.
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which razor is that? looks nice
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i do want to get a fat handle tech, is the shave the same as the box standard tech?
I think it’s a tad more aggressive than the post war tech. When I have any irritation troubles, I’ll switch to a post war baseplate for a milder shave. That being said, it seems that most people still consider it a mild shaver overall.
