Merkur progress vs mergress

[Predict]

I'm looking to get a progress or mergress adjustable. My question is: does the mergress upgrade really make much difference? Is the shave any better? I just want to know if the extra $$ is worth it. I have no problem spending the money I just want some input from folks that have used these razors. Thanks
phil

 

[mhdena]

It seems some folks thought the early Progress needed some help in making adjustments, those have the dots between the numbers, lately however they come with notches (l) between the numbers.

I have one with notches and have had no issues.

IMO no its not worth it to "upgrade" the knob, I like it as is.

Ymmv

Look at what Cooncat Bob did a few years ago, again this was certainly not needed but it was his time.

Again I would never have done this, but to each his own.

 

[Triad]

I'm looking to get a progress or mergress adjustable. My question is: does the mergress upgrade really make much difference? Is the shave any better? I just want to know if the extra $$ is worth it. I have no problem spending the money I just want some input from folks that have used these razors. Thanks
phil

Great Question Phil i look forward to the respones, from reading Mer's thread i read he calibrates the settings as in they are off new out of box?

 

[jtb]

I own a progress and it's pretty much my go to. The mergress looks nice but I can't see how the knob could change the shave.

The adjustment is purely a reference point, it really doesn't matter where it starts at. I don't really understand the calibration thing, you start low and work up till you find your sweet spot or spots.

 

[Vivasanti]

I like my progress the way it is, the weight, balance, and the way it shaves, I also like the plastic knob, it looks retro and suits it.

 

[Sledgehammer39]

I have both, and the calibration that Eric does to the Mergress is evident between both of the razors.

 

[Predict]

Bought a mergress. Just like I knew I would.

 

[Triad]

Bought a mergress. Just like I knew I would.

Mine came in the mail today? Look forward to hearing your thoughts after a few shaves

 

[musicman1951]

I only have the Mergress - which is a wonderful razor. One of the main determining factors was the improvement in the adjustment of the razor. I like the matching knob, but I love that the razor is better tuned.

 

[Triad]

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[Predict]

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Very nice! Can't wait to get mine and try it out! What blades do you like in them?

 

[Triad]

Very nice! Can't wait to get mine and try it out! What blades do you like in them?

Personna Red Israelis been working out real nice in the progress

 

[Galhatz]

Personna Red Israelis been working out real nice in the progress

+1

 

[Henrik]

the calibration that Eric does to the Mergress is evident between both of the razors.

+1. It´s like night and day. The calibrating that Eric does does make a big difference. But reading mhdena´s comment I can´t remember if the 3 Progresses I got theee or four years ago were from the "old line". (I have none left). Mind you the Mergress is a HEAVY beast and mine was not even the long version. In retrospect I eventually thought it was too heavy for my liking in the long run and sold it.

 

[SirRoy]

Is it possible to order the parts and make a mergress your self

 

[AbbyW2]

It seems some folks thought the early Progress needed some help in making adjustments, those have the dots between the numbers, lately however they come with notches (l) between the numbers.

I have one with notches and have had no issues.

IMO no its not worth it to "upgrade" the knob, I like it as is.

Ymmv

Look at what Cooncat Bob did a few years ago, again this was certainly not needed but it was his time.

Again I would never have done this, but to each his own.

That seems to be a Futur head, not a Progress

 

[AbbyW2]

Love my Mergress. And now I've got a Vision 2000. Interesting to compare. Haven't established a clear preference yet. And then there's my Futur . . .

 

[SirRoy]

Can i order the parts for a mergeress and asamble it my self

 

[Jonsta]

Can i order the parts for a mergeress and asamble it my self

Yeah but then you not only don't have a guarantee on the workmanship, you've voided the warranty on the Progress.

I would love to get a long handled Progress with the XL Mergress knob on it. What a beast that'd be!

Jonsta

 

[kingfisher]

I had a Progress, used it for a while, and then sent it off for the Mergress upgrade with the long knob. I don't think the difference between the two razors is strictly cosmetic. The Mergress shaves much better (IMO) and I think it's because the balance of the razor is much better now.

The Progress with the plastic knob is very head heavy, which I don't really enjoy. With the long metal knob the razor is much better balanced, for my taste, anyway. So I much prefer the Mergress.